Premier League clubs have voted against a proposal to fast-track a ban on loan moves for players moving into England’s top flight between associated clubs in the January transfer window.
The Athletic reported earlier this month that all 20 clubs were to vote on the proposed ban at the next shareholders’ meeting. The temporary measure was recommended to safeguard the integrity of the competition and provide the necessary time to find a more permanent solution.
The vote at the meeting at The Churchill Hotel in Portman Square, London on Tuesday required at least a two-thirds majority...
Might as well forget the restrictions on squad sizes now. Newcastle’s owners also own four clubs in Saudi Arabia so that is potentially 100 players they can call on if needed.
Can we call on a few of these 100 for the weekend? Our squad is absolutely fucked.
We weren’t ever going to and are unlikely to ever actually use the Saudi league for loaning anyone. For 100 players there’s like a few players Max who would remotely be suitable and it’s just not going to happen.