League Moves on Dodgy Agents

The Football League have finally proposed to introduce new measures to promote greater transparency in transfer dealings, with particular emphasis on transactions involving agents.

The proposal, which will be discussed at a meeting of all League clubs on 25 September, will make it compulsory for clubs to register all financial details surrounding individual transfers with the League. The intention is then that the League, will twice a season publish a list of the total spending by individual clubs on agents fees.

The press release issued by that League stated that traditionally clubs have only had to inform the League of direct payments between clubs and those made to the player under the terms of his contract. Once introduced the new measures would also make it mandatory for clubs to specify all payments made to third parties.

Sunderland are supporting the proposal and Bob Murray said:

“ I am sure that all fans would welcome being more informed about transfer details so that they can be made more aware of how their money is being spent.

“ Any such move would be a big step forward as it would undoubtedly help to bring greater accountability to football.”