by porcupine » Tue Aug 21, 2018 6:06 pm
From BBC website: 6 hours ago
Lewis Ferguson:
Hamilton call for compensation clarity after Aberdeen tribunal
Hamilton Accies chairman Ronnie MacDonald attended the hearing at Hampden on Monday
Hamilton Academical have called for compensation guidelines to be made public after Lewis Ferguson's tribunal.
Ferguson, 18, signed a pre-contract with Aberdeen but Accies were entitled to a fee for their former youth player.
The financial award made in Monday's hearing, and details of how it was reached, have not been disclosed by the Scottish Professional Football League.
"The guidelines used in making the decision should be made available," said chairman Ronnie MacDonald.
"Other clubs trying to promote youth development must be made aware of the guidelines and rules now applicable to compensation cases.
"They must be informed of all the facts when considering whether they can afford to invest in youth development."
Seems a valid statement, as there is no point in Accies spending to develop youngsters who then go on to 'big' clubs whilst still seen as "youths", and we get shafted on their value.