It would be great if the poaching rules had changed as I was under impression that C1 clubs could cherry pick talent for a derisory amount of fixed-rate compensation. if this is no longer the case then brilliant.
I agree with your other points C1 would demonstrate a substantial commitment to...
Agreed. Sadly we have to become one of the bad guys to protect our investment. It does my head in at how much the FA want to make life even more difficult for those lower down the pyramid, whilst the tv billions just find their way into the already stuffed wallets of overpaid prima donnas.
For us it would not just about "robbing" talent from other clubs it's making sure other clubs cannot rob us.
The way the football authorities have set up this system is yet another example of their cretinous behaviour aimed at destroying the poorer clubs. However with this magnificent facility...