Petkovic denied work permit.
 

It's official, Jason Petkovic has been refused a work permit. Apparently, permits are only given to internationals if they are to sign for premiership or league clubs. But they're not given to players who want to sign for non-league clubs, even if they're full-time. What a complete and utter disgrace.

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I agree, its bias on a grand scale.....What are you going to do about it...

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The club are planning to take it up with the authorities. Surely, this is a matter which Hyndburn's MP could get involved in? Or maybe Jack Straw could pull a few strings?

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Jack Straw couldn't pull a flag edge fairy on Blackburn road.......But the local should be asked his opinion and than asked to do something about the constent injustice of these issues....

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Maybe Petkovic could apply for asylum? His name is obviously Balkan, and I'm sure he would be looked upon more favourably!

It's a pity really, different if he didn't have a job or a sponsor. Besides it wouldn't be for ever. And I'm not sure Pope or Straw are interested, as it wouldn't get them anwhere politically.

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I've just emailed Greg Pope asking him to help. He can be reached on [email protected]

Come on, everybody, get emailing.

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Will help. Good Luck Wynonie Harris.

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Cheers, Doug, don't forget to email him!

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I can't believe it has taken FOUR WEEKS for the Home Office to inform the Club of this technicality. This should have been done straight away :mad:

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:) How do all the Aussies that are in London get in and get jobs, go to any pub around Earls Court and its like little sydney. Can't we just forget about the home office, tell him to come as a student get a job in a bar or talking to animals or what ever Aussies do then make his way to Accy change his name to Smith or something and hey presto we have a goal keeper. :)

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Just received a reply to my email from Greg Pope. He says: "Thanks for your e-mail. I very much agree with you about this and certainly feel that this rule should be overturned. However, I can't take up the specifics of Jason's case unless he (or the club) ask me to.

I'm very pleased that Stanley have now gone fully professional and let's hope they have a great season."

So, Eric and co, it's over to you!

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I can't understand the logic behind this decision. In cricket, for instance, sports visa's are issued to those playing at both county and local (i.e. Lancashire League) level. The only condition to the sports visa is that the player (or coach) should have represented his country, which Petrovic has. If it is correct that only footy visas are granted to those playing for premiership & league clubs then a serious re-think is needed at the Home Office Immigration Dept.

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"However, I can't take up the specifics of Jason's case unless he (or the club) ask me to".

There's your anwser Wynonie Harris, now lets see what the club does. Excellent bit of work...Wynonie Harris.

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I'm very pleased that Stanley have now gone fully professional and let's hope they have a great season."


and i will second that one

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This is a BIG kick in the guts for us Stanley fans :(
Could somehow see it coming though :(


Lets hope The club can change things :)

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couldnt he get a job in a local take-away?

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Cheers, Doug, but I think the real work will start now. Trying to persuade bureaucrats to see reason is never very easy!

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our kebab house has a guy that looks like him. does he play for accy stanley? :s_fmad:

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It's absolutely disgusting that the club have been made to wait so long only to be told about this 'ruling'. Surely they should have been informed as soon as they made the application.

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wahay

take a look at

http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/..._id=11483.html

Wynonie Harris gets a mention but as "a stanley fan"

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i know a guy whos going to slovakia in his truck, he could sneak a full accy stanley team in for a few quid.

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From Greg Popes web site

His political interests include housing, education, international relations, Ireland, trade and fighting poverty. Greg’s leisure interests include walking, swimming, chess, music and watching football. He supports Blackburn Rovers and Accrington Stanley.

I have an office in the heart of the constituency which is open every weekday between 9am to 1pm, to 9.00am to 2.00pm. The office is at:

149 Blackburn Road
Accrington
Lancs BB5 0AA

Telephone: 01254 382283
Fax: 01254 398089
Email: [email protected]

Doreen Pollitt is the Parliamentary Assistant and advises on policy issues.
Email: [email protected]

I assume like any Stanley supporter he will want the best for the club and in his postion maybe he could do something about it. Get emailing folks then he cant say he didnt know.

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i have e-mailed them and offered them a carpet clean for the office.

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This does'nt make sense, like most politicians.

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what kind of office?

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Never mind you can always call on an ex player of ours, who you guys seem to rate.

Actually, I'm totally in agreement with what has been decided. Why should he be made an exception to. Last season we had Kanu's brother on trial to suffer a similar ruling. It's tuff on the lad, but surely there is someone out there with the necessary ability that Coley is looking for. There's already too many overseas players in our game which ong term will have a dramatic affect on our game.

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If Hes Been On Trail Was He Guilty?