[Football] Percy "The Lion of Judah" Tau - Work Permit

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mccraque

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• Jul 19, 2019

• #1

Can someone explain to me why Percy Tau is allowed to work in some areas of the EU - and now looks set for a move to either the Belgian or French top flights, yet we cannot get him a work permit?

Because we aren't in Schengen and have our own rules

Just curious.

 

nwgull

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• Jul 19, 2019

• #2

mccraque said:

Can someone explain to me why Percy Tau is allowed to work in some areas of the EU - and now looks set for a move to either the Belgian or French top flights, yet we cannot get him a work permit?

Because we aren't in Schengen and have our own rules

Just curious.

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We have our own rules regarding employment of non-EU nationals.

 

B-right-on

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• Jul 19, 2019

• #3

I blame Brexit.














someone had to post this....

 

Peteinblack

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• Jul 19, 2019

• #4

I don't think we're ever going to see this guy play at the Amex.

 

BBassic

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• Jul 19, 2019

• #5

I'm no expert but this is probably why:

https://latitudelaw.com/news/the-fa...s-and-possible-implications-following-brexit/

I think it'll be down to South Africa's ranking (72) and the number of games he's played for them (23)

 

Gazwag

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• Jul 19, 2019

• #6

Because that's what 52% of voters want for everybody

 

BNthree

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• Jul 19, 2019

• #7

mccraque said:

Because we aren't in Schengen and have our own rules

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Basically this. The country can set its own rules on such things as work permits for non-Europeans. If he had a passport from a European country it would be a different matter. Belgium chooses to have a laxer threshold for work permits for non-Europeans with regard to professional footballers it seems.

 

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Kinky Gerbil

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• Jul 19, 2019

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Gazwag said:

Because that's what 52% of voters want for everybody

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Potentially going to get harder after Brexit.

 

Stat Brother

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Kinky Gerbils said:

Potentially going to get harder after Brexit.

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It will do for a couple of posters.
That is until the reality sets in, then we'll all be struggling.

 

Tom Hark Preston Park

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• Jul 19, 2019

• #10

BNthree said:

Basically this. The country can set its own rules on such things as work permits for non-Europeans. If he had a passport from a European country it would be a different matter. Belgium chooses to have a laxer threshold for work permits for non-Europeans with regard to professional footballers it seems.

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Maybe somebody could question the club on this at the next Fans Forum. Preferably ahead of a Benny asking about flasks. Did the club just fail to do their homework on immigration rules or is it part of a much wider recruitment strategy that includes the South American Scottish bloke. What gives?

 

Pavilionaire

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• Jul 19, 2019

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It's ironic, given non-EU inward migration to the UK is the highest its been for 14 years. No problems replacing a French doctor with a South African doctor, but try replacing a French winger with a South African winger and you can forget it.

 

GT49er

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• Jul 19, 2019

• #12

Gazwag said:

Because that's what 52% of voters want for everybody

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Maybe that's so, but it has F all to do with Percy not getting a work permit.

BNthree said:

Basically this. The country can set its own rules on such things as work permits for non-Europeans. If he had a passport from a European country it would be a different matter. Belgium chooses to have a laxer threshold for work permits for non-Europeans with regard to professional footballers it seems.

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Is the correct answer.

 

dazzer6666

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• Jul 19, 2019

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Tom Hark said:

Maybe somebody could question the club on this at the next Fans Forum. Preferably ahead of a Benny asking about flasks. Did the club just fail to do their homework on immigration rules or is it part of a much wider recruitment strategy that includes the South American Scottish bloke. What gives?

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Not until we've had a view from GP on whether we will leave someone up at corners, or whether the Amex capacity can be increased, surely ?

 

Tom Hark Preston Park

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• Jul 19, 2019

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dazzer6666 said:

Not until we've had a view from GP on whether we will leave someone up at corners, or whether the Amex capacity can be increased, surely ?

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Good point, well made. Got that sinking feeling already

 

Luke93

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• Jul 19, 2019

• #15

If he played for a French club on loan which also played in the Champions League, would Tau be allowed to travel to the UK to play a game?

 

Frankie

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• Jul 19, 2019

• #16

Boris is on the case, not to worry.

 

studio150

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• Jul 19, 2019

• #17

Tom Hark said:

Maybe somebody could question the club on this at the next Fans Forum. Preferably ahead of a Benny asking about flasks. Did the club just fail to do their homework on immigration rules or is it part of a much wider recruitment strategy that includes the South American Scottish bloke. What gives?

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If anyone was being cynical would they say, Brighton have funds available being a PL team so buy a non EU player, than aghast that they can't obtain a work permit loan out to a Belgium team, that the chairman of Brighton is involved with, thereby ensuring the Belgium side still comply with local FFP Regulations.

This of course is pure speculation and is for the avoidance of doubt absolutely not the motivation for the signing of the player

 

Medwayseagull

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• Jul 19, 2019

• #18

Frankie said:

Boris is a headcase, not to worry.

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Corrected for you.

 

southstandandy

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• Jul 19, 2019

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Kinky Gerbils said:

Potentially going to get harder after Brexit.

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I'm not in the Brexit camp but the one plus side might see more home based players getting their chance in the future?

 

Gritt23

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• Jul 19, 2019

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Kinky Gerbils said:

Potentially going to get harder after Brexit.

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Or easier, who knows. We could have a points system on immigration, and favour anyone who is a "professional footballer".

Or harder, where, as was being seriously debated a few years back, the FA introduce tighter regulations on the number of foreigners in each team or squad. At the time we were restricted by what we could do (I believe) due to the EU Freedom to Work Regulations.

But post-Brexit it's presumably entirely up to us. Whether that's a good thing, looking at the cretins we currently have in Westminster, well, that's to be seen.