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Jul 21 18 tweets 5 min read
Why Leeds United scoff in the face of ESC slots

Since the ESC legislation coming in in 2023, Leeds Utd have only ever used one slot

Why is this the case? Could this change in future? Is their recruitment policy negatively affecting their future?

Let's dive into #lufc business Image The recent signing of Gabriel Gudmundsson was the 3rd of this window that required a work permit

All 3, Jaka Bijol, Sebastiaan Bornauw & GG all either had autopasses or earned 15pts through the GBE criteria

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Jul 14 7 tweets 2 min read
Oh Watford. Ooooooh Watford.

I love it.

I've worked out what they are doing. It worked for Selvik and it will work Kjerrumgaard too.

And THIS is why having a sister club in a Band 1 league is so useful for player recruitment.

Allow me to explain (once more)... So. Selvik's signing came off the back of him playing 100% minutes in the Band 5 Eliteserien in 2024.

He signed for Udinese (Band 1) & was in 2 matchday squads. This granted him the 12 lge quality pts.

Then comes the good bit.

There is a clause in the regulations that reads: