TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted February 24, 2022 In the event that we stay up. wiring £11m to Russia might be somewhat frowned upon now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C.I.D 302 Posted February 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, TeemuVanBasten said: In the event that we stay up. wiring £11m to Russia might be somewhat frowned upon now? Hmmm,after today's events......as he's unlikely to be allowed to return then he may as well stay here for the foreseeable future 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,161 Posted February 24, 2022 Well, that would be unfortunate , wouldn't it ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted February 24, 2022 Might get him for free. Depending on how the authorities react to the latest news, it could be that if he doesn't want to return he can tear up his contract. Not sure what Rostov could do about it if he had UEFA's backing. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,234 Posted February 24, 2022 It will be a nice problem to have. Many on here get on their high horses about the morals of foreign ownership of questionable sources. I would like to think NCFC would not send money to Russia. If he buys himself out of his contract, or gets it nullified, that's another matter but I doubt he has that sort of money if £11m is ballpark (or even half of it). Unfortunately it looks even less likely Matthias will be here next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,415 Posted February 24, 2022 1 hour ago, TeemuVanBasten said: In the event that we stay up. wiring £11m to Russia might be somewhat frowned upon now? We could call it a nominal payment - then it wouldn't count! 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C.I.D 302 Posted February 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Greavsy said: We could call it a nominal payment - then it wouldn't count! 😉 Don't you mean Normannal payment ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
If wed kept Howie.. 208 Posted February 24, 2022 at the moment there doesn't appear to be a Country based prohibition planned, nor a currency prohibition. so unless Rostov is state owned or has connections to the gov - then should be able to pay them. I'll have a look at Rostov ownership in the next few days and report back! Of course the club could be bankrupt by the summer.. in which case we could get on a free a la Whittaker.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
If wed kept Howie.. 208 Posted February 24, 2022 had a quick look... and i'm seeing government tentacles into the club.. So maybe, maybe not.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted February 25, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, If wed kept Howie.. said: had a quick look... and i'm seeing government tentacles into the club.. So maybe, maybe not.. More than government tentacles, it's own by its local Oblast, essentially a state within Russia. The club is basically state-owned. Normann is on the Russian government payroll! Edited February 25, 2022 by canarydan23 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy Pymer 6 Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) On 25/02/2022 at 07:48, canarydan23 said: More than government tentacles, it's own by its local Oblast, essentially a state within Russia. The club is basically state-owned. Normann is on the Russian government payroll! That means Norwich City are effectively subsidising the Russian Government, doesn't it, if they're paying his wages? Even worse as it turns out, than taking money from more than usually dodgy betting firms. Difficult situation for Normann to be in, poor chap. Would very much like him to stay, whatever our status at the end of the season. Edited February 28, 2022 by Jeremy Pymer Addition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy Pymer 6 Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) Normann's contract with Rostov might be regarded as having been frustrated by supervening international events amounting to force majeure. Let's hope UEFA/FIFA get it right. Sure he'd be prepared to waive his 5% of the absent transfer fee if he was free and clear of Rostov. Edited February 28, 2022 by Jeremy Pymer Addition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,772 Posted February 28, 2022 Seems the only option would be for him to stay here, and us not pay anything 👍 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy Pymer 6 Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) With the credit going to that nice Mr Webber into the bargain, no doubt. Edited February 28, 2022 by Jeremy Pymer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,443 Posted February 28, 2022 bit injury prone so do we really want to tie up money for that position? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted March 1, 2022 11 hours ago, Jeremy Pymer said: That means Norwich City are effectively subsidising the Russian Government, doesn't it, if they're paying his wages? Even worse as it turns out, than taking money from more than usually dodgy betting firms. Difficult situation for Normann to be in, poor chap. Would very much like him to stay, whatever our status at the end of the season. I guess it does, assuming he is Russian-based for tax purposes then a chunk of his income will go the Putin's government. Fingers crossed the authorities get even tougher on them and allow a situation where any player contracted to a Russian club who wishes to leave is permitted to tear up the contract. I can't see what recourse Rostov could have if Normann had the backing of UEFA. Trouble is, if he stays injury-free for the rest of the season and looks as impressive as he has in some of his previous outings, there may be clubs will to pay him more than we can, so even if a situation arises where his contract with Rostov is nullified, it might not increase his chances of being a Canary next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bonzo 198 Posted March 1, 2022 If we can pay for him in Roubles we might be able to afford the fee. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sooty57 403 Posted March 1, 2022 20 American Dollars and a couple of bags of spuds should get the deal done 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grando 260 Posted March 2, 2022 A pair of Levis should do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commonsense 624 Posted March 2, 2022 22 hours ago, canarydan23 said: I guess it does, assuming he is Russian-based for tax purposes then a chunk of his income will go the Putin's government. Fingers crossed the authorities get even tougher on them and allow a situation where any player contracted to a Russian club who wishes to leave is permitted to tear up the contract. I can't see what recourse Rostov could have if Normann had the backing of UEFA. Trouble is, if he stays injury-free for the rest of the season and looks as impressive as he has in some of his previous outings, there may be clubs will to pay him more than we can, so even if a situation arises where his contract with Rostov is nullified, it might not increase his chances of being a Canary next season. He is currently living in the UK. Why would he be Russian based for tax purposes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,332 Posted March 2, 2022 Quote FIFPRO have made a request to the Russian Premier League to allow all foreign players to be able to leave as free agents. Request was made for "players' protection" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites