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Interference or Assistance ? …… The Role of Player Liaison Officers
It is without doubt a new role that many football clubs in England are looking to introduce, and from my experience over the last couple of years many clubs have already taken the step of installing/recruiting a ‘player liaison officer. What Do They Actually Do ? ……. Is There a Role for Player Liaison Officers?
Football Agents … Are They a ‘Necessary Evil’?
The question is often asked ”why do footballers need agents”, and I would be lying if at some point in time I hadn’t asked the question myself, but then again I find myself often asking similar questions along the lines of : Why do I need an accountant? Why do I need a mechanic? Even
Football Agents …….. “The Scum of the Earth” ?
Imagine the scene – your friend/associate introduces you to someone new, you strike up a conversation, everything is going absolutely swimmingly until you are asked that dreaded question : “and what do you do (for a living) ?” , how exactly do you answer ….. “ well I am a football agent” ….. the
Why Would a Lawyer/Solicitor Want to Become a Football Agent ?
Before I start ….. I have to say I have no problem with lawyers, solicitors or any other legal professional but I often wonder why a professional person who has spent so many years studying, training to be a legal professional wants to become a football agent. Yes I accept that there are many successful
When is a Football Agent not a Football Agent?
A footballer will attract the attentions of many potential ‘representatives’ and subsequently receive approaches from many wishing to represent them – whether or not this be a direct or indirect approach. How does a player establish whether the approach is from a legal and/or registered agent?
End of the FIFA Football Agents License ?
Over an extended period, (but more so over the last fortnight, or so) we have been asked by many people what will be the affect to us of FIFA effectively ‘axing’ the licensed agents rule in football. This has been asked by many, whether they be clients, players, coaches, clubs, providers, business associates or even
Who is to ‘Blame’ for Football Agents and their Apparent Bad Behaviour?
It is easy at a time when there is a constant barrage of criticism targeted at sport agents especially those in football, to ask “who is responsible again ask the question who is to for the bad behaviour, misdemeanour’s and malpractice of football agents?” is it solely the agents or does some responsibility lie with others including players, FIFA, the Football Association, the Media or the clubs.
Sporting Twits? – The Use of Twitter & Social Media by Sportspeople
It seems people (not least the media) love ‘creating a storm’ when it comes to a sportsperson mentioning something on twitter that isn’t related to what they had to eat or bought at the shops, yet when they don’t talk openly to the media or press they are hiding and not connecting with the fans.
Transfer Deadline Day – Who Gets Paid From a Football Transfer ?
At 11pm this evening the mid-season 2011 January transfer window shuts, but no doubt in the hours leading up to 11pm the rumours, conjecture and eventually the number of transfer deals, will be at an optimum as clubs try to get medicals and personal terms agreed with both players and their representatives, to sign that
Footballers – Misinformed or Mislead ?
When you employ the services of a professional adviser whether it be your solicitor (lawyer), financial adviser, doctor or your car mechanic you expect them to know what they are talking about regardless of them having the tools and authority to do the job. So what is the difference with a football agent when so
Can you help me, my agent isn’t doing anything for me
“I am not happy with you as my agent, you are not doing your job” …… and probably it is often down to the fact that the expectation of the client far outweighs what the agent can do for them, or it was miscommunicated in the first place what was offered and what was expected.
Should a footballer have an agent – or opt for a registered lawyer – or even a family member ?
Naturally we are biased as Licensed Agents in saying you should choose a licensed agent, but the crux of the matter is that whichever category a professional footballer selects it should be someone who the player believes is going to represent their best interests whether this be financially, emotionally, mentally, physically and ethically.
