Football and the Law

This book will not only be of great value to students, junior lawyers and those wishing to development a legal or commercial career in football, but also those who are well established lawyers, executives, agents and professionals working within football who will find the analysis and practical guidance in the book useful helpful reminder or as a cause for reflection on current practices and structures -- Sean Cottrell, CEO LawInSport It should not only form a part of every sports lawyer's library but will also be of great use to governing bodies, football clubs, players' representatives and the sport's financial partners -- Adam Lewis QC In an ever changing litigious world this is a must read for all players, spectators and administrators to keep ahead of the game! -- Gordon Taylor OBE, Chief Executive of the Professional Footballers' Association and former professional football player A must-read for those working in the industry and curious fans -- Matt Hughes, deputy football correspondent, The Times A one-stop-shop of expert commentary and analysis of the highest quality in all of the key areas -- Howard Wilkinson, Chairman of the League Managers Association A must have resource for anyone in the football business -- Jonathan Barnett, leading football agent and Chairman of ICM Stellar Sports This book makes out a strong case for the existence of a body of 'football law' justifying a work dedicated to the subject. By its expert, detailed and wide-ranging coverage of the relevant legal issues, it represents the fine execution of an excellent idea -- The Rt. Hon. Sir Stephen Richards, Former Lord Justice of Appeal