nethertonwellfan Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Not sure about this. A verbal agreement is binding in Scotland I believe but I'm not sure about England. That does make sense considering it was Scottish Business Law I done. So i retract that statement. It might still be binding in England though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nethertonwellfan Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I don't think it's as straightforward as that here. The web site says it was his agent that accepted via email. Unless he has a really bad agent, I imagine there would be a paragraph of weasel words about 'subject to...' and 'pending....' etc. And then it would also have to be proved that the agent had been given the authority to accept an agreement on the player's behalf. It sounds like the best Northampton are hoping for is some financial compensation, and they are likely on shakey ground there. I agree but i was responding to someone who mentioned verbal agreement and from my experience studying Scottish Business Law a verbal agreement is binding but there is a chance England is different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEMO Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 You have to love the Irony of this. The official site don't want to release transfers until done and dusted with no comebacks. This was managed before the press got hold of it and released. Now it would appear that there MAY be the chance of comebacks, which is completely not of motherwell's making. Just so ironic that a welcome thread now being dominated with legal stuff. You got to love being a well fan, always a roller coaster and even when you think its going smooth there comes another loop d loop And ps welcome big coke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapy Soutar Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Any idea what his name would be if he needed too lose weight............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigshinyhead Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 There are exceptions to the general rule that contracts may be verbal, for instance in respect to employment contracts, tenacy agreements and contracts for consumer credit. In some instances where writing is required, a note or memorandum will be required. In the absence of such evidence of the contract, the agreement may be void, unenforceable, or unenforceable by only one party, or on the order of a court. from here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Dont think anything could be done to Motherwell as they would just say they were given the impression he was out of contract. If it turned out we had to play compo., we could just cancel the transfer as it was an "unfair contract" on the player/agents part (ie withholding information etc). ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nethertonwellfan Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 from here How the fuck did I pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bop Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Any got any links to Northampton forums? Always like to go on and have a read what their fans think about the players ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Any idea what his name would be if he needed too lose weight............. Only as part of a calorie controlled diet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewK Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Very impressed with another signing in already. Gannon's certainly doing all the right things so far, nae messing Wheres Ice Rink when you need a song C'mon the 'Well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al B Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Good signing it seems! Heres hoping the rest of the SPL end up getting fucked by our massive coke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunn Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Mon the Coke!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEMO Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Any got any links to Northampton forums? Always like to go on and have a read what their fans think about the players ability. They aint happy on this one i found. http://www.ntfc.org.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=9334 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Northampton Site They seem to think he verbally agreed to sign through his agent and played for them this pre season but it looks as though he never actually signed the deal, so surely they don't have a leg to stand on? Ach they are talking Cobblers man!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Good signing it seems! Heres hoping the rest of the SPL end up getting fucked by our massive coke That would have been better if Rammer had said it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammer Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 That would have been better if Rammer had said it. Nah, couldn't even attempt to convince anyone of my massive coke. Let's just hope he's the hard man of our midfield and can add that extra forward thrust we need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Only as part of a calorie controlled diet Aye but in terms of scoring goals next year I hope it isn't Coke zero! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellarmy Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Aye but in terms of scoring goals next year I hope it isn't Coke zero! How long did it take you to think of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 So if I get this right, Northampton are fizzing that we seem to have signed Coke... I'll get my coat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 How long did it take you to think of that Just came to me. A gift I have. When I say gift I mean burden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellarmy Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Just came to me. A gift I have. When I say gift I mean burden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazamfc Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 He sounds like a decent buy.Good Luck Giles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yir Elder Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Let's hope he turns out to be the real thing...... I never thought I'd be saying 'Welcome to Motherwell GILES!!!' but there ye go! Good luck to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsa Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Used to live near Northampton and have been in touch with some mates down there. Seems we might have got ourselves a bit of a player. Fair to say they ain't happy we've got him. They are indeed 'fizzing' Melvin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigshinyhead Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Got this from a Mansfield fan on another forum I kick about on. Giles Coke.....where do I begin.... He will infuriate you. He has talent, and is a bit of a poor mans Glenn Hoddle, if you know what I mean. We brought him in from non league, and he always thought that he was a bit too good to put a shift in. I think that he'll occasionally do well, put I wouldn't have him down as an SPL player. I think that it might be a bit "rough and tumble" for him. I take it you got him from Northampton? Just one guy's opinion mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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