[Albion] Percy Tau - SIGNED on a 4 year deal - The Lion Returns. RRROOOAAAARRRRR

[Half Time Pies]

So in other words, if the EU hadn't set up racist rules, then he would qualify to play here in England. Woohoo EU.

How would it even cross your mind that this has anything to do with EU rules when Tau has spent the last year on loan in Belgium?!

 

[Stat Brother]

Get the ball out people.
There's plenty of other threads to discuss BREXIT, the EU and migrant workers.

Let's keep this to Percy and permits.

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

How would it even cross your mind that this has anything to do with EU rules when Tau has spent the last year on loan in Belgium?!

I was referring to the quote about him being allowed to play he were he to have been an EU citizen. It would have been fairer of me to blame our own racist rules which discriminate against qualified citizens from outside the EU.

And no one mentioned Brexit.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

On tonight's evidence anyone who can't see the benefit of buying Tau for LESS THAN £3m, is such a drongo there's no point in even bothering to try and explain.
You'll be better off trying to explain that tomorrow is Sunday.

Agree.

I would be disappointed if we aren’t making a case to get him the work permit, even more so after this tournament.

After all, we have seen other teams sort it out for unknown Brazilian players. Presumably, when we chased Dwamena we had everything lined up?

Good player, would like to see him give a chance.....




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[Arkwright]

For Percy to join us next season how far in the competition do South Africa have to go. Is it win or bust.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

For Percy to join us next season how far in the competition do South Africa have to go. Is it win or bust.

See post #1085


It could be about building a case. His winning of player of the league in Belgium last season would be part if this. If he could pick up a player of the tournament award here or similar, or African player of the year or suchlike, then that would all count in his favour.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

So in other words, if the EU hadn't set up racist rules, then he would qualify to play here in England. Woohoo EU.

His inability to play in the U.K. is due to Britain’s own immigration system. This has nothing to do with the EU.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

For Percy to join us next season how far in the competition do South Africa have to go. Is it win or bust.

Here is the criteria I found on the internet machine

What are the criteria which will be used?

Until 2015, football players needed to have played in at least 75% of their country’s senior international matches over the previous two years to play in the UK. Eligibility for a GBE now depends on a national team’s FIFA ranking, as follows:

Official FIFA Ranking Required % of international matches in past 2 yrs
FIFA 1-10 30% and above
FIFA 11-20 45% and above
FIFA 21-30 60% and above
FIFA 31-50 75% and above
In the case of players aged 21 or under at the time of application, the period is reduced to one year. The aim is to make it easier for young, outstanding talent to grow their game in the UK.

If a club’s application is rejected, there is an appeals process. The Exceptions Panel is the appeals body which will consider, on a points based system, the player’s experience and value before deciding whether the player can join the club, regardless of their failed application. A stricter assessment of relevant objective criteria will now be applied in an appeal.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Here is the criteria I found on the internet machine

What are the criteria which will be used?

Until 2015, football players needed to have played in at least 75% of their country’s senior international matches over the previous two years to play in the UK. Eligibility for a GBE now depends on a national team’s FIFA ranking, as follows:

Official FIFA RankingRequired % of international matches in past 2 yrs
FIFA 1-1030% and above
FIFA 11-2045% and above
FIFA 21-3060% and above
FIFA 31-5075% and above
In the case of players aged 21 or under at the time of application, the period is reduced to one year. The aim is to make it easier for young, outstanding talent to grow their game in the UK.

If a club’s application is rejected, there is an appeals process. The Exceptions Panel is the appeals body which will consider, on a points based system, the player’s experience and value before deciding whether the player can join the club, regardless of their failed application. A stricter assessment of relevant objective criteria will now be applied in an appeal.

Thanks for posting - has he actually played over 75% of games.



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[SeagullCrow]

Here is the criteria I found on the internet machine

What are the criteria which will be used?

Until 2015, football players needed to have played in at least 75% of their country’s senior international matches over the previous two years to play in the UK. Eligibility for a GBE now depends on a national team’s FIFA ranking, as follows:

Official FIFA Ranking Required % of international matches in past 2 yrs
FIFA 1-10 30% and above
FIFA 11-20 45% and above
FIFA 21-30 60% and above
FIFA 31-50 75% and above
In the case of players aged 21 or under at the time of application, the period is reduced to one year. The aim is to make it easier for young, outstanding talent to grow their game in the UK.

If a club’s application is rejected, there is an appeals process. The Exceptions Panel is the appeals body which will consider, on a points based system, the player’s experience and value before deciding whether the player can join the club, regardless of their failed application. A stricter assessment of relevant objective criteria will now be applied in an appeal.

FIFA is due to announce the new world ranking on the 25th July, but there is little prospect of South Africa breaking into the top 50. They currently sit in 72nd place, 88 points behind Ghana in 50th. (https://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/ranking-table/men/)

Our best hope is probably the exceptions panel, but only the club are in a position to know whether Percy satisfies the criteria around salary and transfer fees:-

"Part A - Objective Criteria

Criteria Points
The transfer fee paid for the player is above the 75th percentile of qualifying transfers. 3
The transfer fee paid for the player is between the 50th and 75th percentile of qualifying transfers. 2
The player’s wages are above the 75th percentile of qualifying wages. 3
The player’s wages are between the 50th and 75th percentile of qualifying wages. 2
The player’s current club is in a top league and the player has played in at least 30% of available minutes. 1
The player’s current club has played in the group stages or onwards of a continental competition within the last 12 months and the player has played in at least 30% of the available minutes.

Part B - Objective Criteria

Criteria Points
The value of the transfer fee paid for the player is within 20% of the 50th percentile of qualifying transfers. 1
Players signed on a free transfer who have been ascribed a virtual transfer value (as the Panel deems appropriate in its absolute discretion) which exceeds the value which is 20% below the 50th percentile of qualifying transfers. 1
The player’s wages are within 20% of the 50th percentile of qualifying wages. 1
The player’s current club is in a secondary league and the player has played in at least 30% of available minutes. 1
The player’s current club has played in the final qualification rounds of a continental competition within the last 12 month and the player has played in at least 30% of the available minutes. 1
The applicant club is able to show that the player has participated in the secondary percentage of senior competitive international matches during the relevant period OR the player's national association was a semi-finalist in the Asian Cup or African Cup of Nations in the twelve months prior to submitting the application for a GBE. If the player's national association is ranked outside the top 60, then the the player must have participated in at least 75% of the competitive international matches played during the relevant period. 1"

 

[Stat Brother]

Would he fit in this years squad?

Last night he was an inside right, we seem to have a lot of inverted wingers.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Would he fit in this years squad?

Last night he was an inside right, we seem to have a lot of inverted wingers.

I have had a 'sleepless night' trying to fit Percy Tau into the 25 man squad.

And then I finally remembered that Knockaert allegedly had his leaving party last night. *rolls eyes*

 

[Kneon Light]

Would he fit in this years squad?

Last night he was an inside right, we seem to have a lot of inverted wingers.

On twitter last night a lot of South African fans were saying his best position is upfront in a central role.
If this is true he would definitely fit in.

 

[Stat Brother]

I have had a 'sleepless night' trying to fit Percy Tau into the 25 man squad.

And then I finally remembered that Knockaert allegedly had his leaving party last night. *rolls eyes*

AK might not have been cheering Percy on as heartily as the rest of us.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Would he fit in this years squad?

Last night he was an inside right, we seem to have a lot of inverted wingers.

Just the right height for goalie

 

[schmunk]

The SCENES if the panel is granted in the gap after the transfer deadline but before squad naming.

 

[Dave the OAP]

We all know he will get into the uk somehow, but he will play a couple of games and not be up to it, and everyone will ask what all the fuss was about.

 

[pornomagboy]

how did brentford get there player as thought the fifa ranking was all English leagues

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[Kinky Gerbil]

how did brentford get there player as thought the fifa ranking was all English leagues

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Dutch citizenship

 

[southstandandy]

My first view of Tau last night. Considering Egypt had most of the ball I thought Tau looked pretty lively for SA and was their main threat. Not too much time to shine last night but what he did seemed pretty good to me. Likes to cut in from the wing and get shots off. Also looked stronger than I thought and certinly put himself about.

Will be watching again on Wednesday night when they play Nigeria.