Should i assume that this means his APPEAL was denied, as his first submission was sure to be denied based upon the fact that he doesn't have enough caps? Anyway, this just goes to show you how biased the system is toward larger clubs. As far as I'm concerned, Guzan is better than Howard was when Howard left ........... yet Howard got the permit. Pretty sad if you ask me.
The article makes it sound like his initial permit was denied for not having enough caps. If he's gonna make an appeal he's got 6 hours left. Another person who also has 6 hours to change their decision is Rossi.
Howard's mother is Hungarian, which I believe allowed him to get passport, thus making him "European" enough for Bosman protection in that regard.
IIRC, Howard held a Hungarian passport, and Hungary had just been admitted to the EU. Blair announced that he would treat Hungarian citizens as members of the EU for work permit purposes even though the treaty had not gone into force.
Too bad. I think it's said really that Howard didn't get enough caps between 2002-2006 to have the experience he needs to be the top keeper for the Nats. If he did maybe, Guzano would have been able to get more caps and gotten a permit. Either way, this is bad for Guzan so hopefully he can get something done.
Does anyone have a list off MLS players who at one time had their WP appeal denied by the home office in England? Guzan Convey ???
i think i remember reading when the deal was first announced, that it he was expected to be denied, but his first round draft pick would help his appeal.
I'm not clear on the level of national autonomy that exists in Scotland, but wouldn't work permit rules there be exactly the same as they are in England (or Wales)?
Check this out: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/scotland/article3163032.ece Which implies that (1), yes, getting a work permit to play for Celtic is pretty much the same as getting one for a Premiership club and that, (2) Guzan can appeal.
Giuseppe Rossi, born in NJ to Italian immigrants. Plays (and starts) for Villareal in La Liga. Eligible to play for the U.S. and almost instantly become the best player we've ever had, but instead he wants to play for Italy. He turns 21 tomorrow and I believe he has yet to make his senior team debut for Italy so he's still eligible to play the U.S. Until he turns 21.
Guzan Work Permit Denied Aston Villa have been thwarted in their attempts to sign USA goalkeeper Brad Guzan after they failed to obtain a work permit for him. Villa boss Martin O'Neill had lined up a £2million move for the Chivas USA keeper as he looked to bolster his goalkeeping options. Celtic had been linked with Guzan, but Villa stole in to try and lure the player to England. However, Villa's attempts to sign Guzan have been unsuccessful as a work permit application has been rejected by the Home Office. Guzan application was automatically rejected as he has not played enough games for America having won just five caps to date. www.planetfootball.com The work permit system is a joke.
It is an interesting case, though. Read about it and understand how draconian the rules were before: http://www.liv.ac.uk/footballindustry/bosman.html
IIRC Howard had a Hungarian passport (thru his mother) and Hungry was in line to join the EU the following year. Also I suppose Man Yoo carries more weight than Aston Villa. I really don't understand the purpose of England's work permitt rules. Why don't the clubs have the final say on who is good enough to play for them. I imagine Guzan will win his appeal. I think he's better than both Howard and Friedel (at similar career points) and better than anyone the Three Lions can trot out.
Because clubs aren't the governmental office that issues work visas. The purpose of work visas is to provide some protection for the domestic workforce. Be it carpenters, accountants, or goalkeepers.
I understand the purpose of the government office. What I don't understand is why the word of said club isn't good enough for the government office. There are national teams far better than England whose domestic leagues don't follow such silly procedures.
just asked my scottish wife who officially got her green card here in the US about a year ago, and she said that its a UK work permit, that scotland and england don't offer separate permits.