Tag Archives: football
EPPP: can the player vote with his feet?
With the implementation of the new Youth Development Rules and EPPP now well underway, and the latest Category status of Football Academies being announced on a regular basis, we are starting to see what impact and issues are arising. It … Continue reading
Arsenal got it right with Van Persie but it’s what they do now that counts
On 25th June 2007 Arsenal sold Thierry Henry to Barcelona for a fee of €24 million. Arsenal had just finished fourth in the league, one place ahead of Tottenham, and had narrowly qualified for the Champions League. The season had … Continue reading
Mylord Kasai signs with FC Football Agency
The Full Contact Football Agency Team are delighted to announce the signing of Mylord Kasai as a new client. Mylord is a 20 year old central midfielder from Switzerland, and after his youth career at Neuchatel Xamax he joined Sion in 2010. Mylord is keen to ply his trade … Continue reading
Football Consultants’ bolster the growing agency team
The Full Contact football agency and player representation team has been significantly bolstered by the appointment of three football consultants. Edward Bonsu and Michael Agyeman will report to Senior Football Consultant Mark Reid. Mark, Edward and Michael all share … Continue reading
Lee Payne appointed as Head of Football Agency
We are delighted that Lee Payne, despite many other attractive offers, has decided to join us on the Full Contact team, on a full-time basis. Lee’s appointment adds another piece to a jigsaw which is nearing completion and we … Continue reading
Rangers Newco Further Speculation – Pleasure in Pain?
There will be talks this week to decide whether Rangers newco will participate in Division 1 of Scottish football or unthinkably in the bottom tier, Division 3. Whichever outcome is eventually decided upon, there is a profound sadness surrounding Rangers’ … Continue reading
It’s not you, it’s me – Zola and Watford: The Perfect Mismatch
Online dating’s a wacky idea. You’ve seen the adverts, with the floppy haired bloke serenading the blushing blonde across the platform, or that other one with the blue-eyed girl who always says being single is amazing. Call me a … Continue reading
The timeless number 10 shirt
Pele, Maradona, Law, Zidane, Messi. Arguably five of the greatest players to play the game. Definitely five of the biggest contributors to the global footballing phenomenon that is the number 10 shirt. Football has changed and developed enormously over … Continue reading
You only ever win things with kids
“You’ll never win anything with kids”. Hapless Hansen was wrong. Fergie’s babes combined to bake a large humble pie for Hansen to digest by winning the title that very same year. However, Hansen’s comment leads into a much wider point. … Continue reading
Football’s greatest grudge takes fresh twist
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi – a tale of two sportsmen, both alike in ability, a duel which many thought was done but last night bore new mutiny. Ronaldo’s late winner against the Czech Republic meant a semi-final place for … Continue reading
The psyche of an English football fan
I just can’t help believing! It is a condition of the English football fan that even when logic, reason and all good sense stands against our national football team there is a flicker of hope and expectation lying somewhere … Continue reading
Sky’s the Limit as BT join the party
In the midst of what has been one of the most entertaining starts to an international tournament in recent times, the Premiership has just sent out a loud reminder that it is undoubtedly the global juggernaut of the footballing … Continue reading