Chelsea were left furious after Liverpool poached youngster Rio Ngumoha and a tribunal will be convened to decide how much compensation they will be paid.
Inside Sport understands Stamford Bridge officials are furious with their Premier League rivals after the 16-year-old striker, who was named player of the tournament when Chelsea Under 16s were crowned national champions last year, made the switch to September.
The move passed the Premier League’s five-step approval process but that has done little to appease those in west London who believe they have lost a generational talent.
Meanwhile, would-be punters at Anfield were left frustrated this weekend after BD Stadia, which billed itself as “the UK’s largest stadium betting provider”, ceased trading.
Fans attending Liverpool’s match against Brighton were told there would be no opportunity to place bets or enter the LFC Foundation lottery following the development.
Chelsea left furious after Liverpool poached youngster Rio Ngumoha (pictured)
Inside Sport understands Stamford Bridge bosses are furious with their Premier League rivals after the 16-year-old striker moved to Anfield in the summer.
Exeter City’s Ridiculous Tax Bill
Consider the city of Exeter, which appears to have been punished for its own fiscal prudence.
The League One club, who consistently punch above their weight, had a sell-on clause believed to be around 20 per cent after their academy product Jay Stansfield headed to Premier League Fulham.
That meant that when the striker subsequently signed for big-spending Birmingham City for a fee believed to be around £15m plus add-ons, they were owed a significant windfall.
When it comes to football, that figure had to be paid in seven installments that are understood to be on a sliding scale and with a large final charge.
However, because Exeter is in profit, the taxman charged them corporation tax on the full amount, regardless of any payment plan.
This meant that, at least in the short term, the fan-owned Devon team found themselves at a loss of more than £500,000. For many operating on similar budgets, that shortfall could prove catastrophic. This is a ridiculous situation that needs to be addressed.
Exeter City are facing a huge tax bill after former star Jay Stansfield (pictured) moved to Birmingham in the summer, believed to be in the region of £15million plus add-ons.
Because Exeter is in profit, the taxman charged them corporation tax on the full amount they will receive for Stansfield, regardless of whether there is any payment plan.
Unusual vitamin problem of the Saudi Pro League
An unusual problem has arisen for those heading to ply their trade in the Saudi Pro League, and it has nothing to do with the alcohol ban or cultural differences.
As reported to Inside Sport, sports scientists from the country’s top-flight clubs have to provide vitamin D supplements to many foreign stars who have arrived in recent times.
While the desert has no shortage of sun, the problem is that temperatures, especially around the start of the season in August, are so high that time spent outdoors away from the comfort of air conditioning is drastically limited.
Matches and training often take place at night, leaving many with a deficit of UV rays.
Ivan Toney moved to the Saudi Pro League in the summer and sports scientists at the country’s top flight clubs have to provide vitamin D supplements to many foreign stars.
Yorkshire cricket heads to Benidorm
You can take the boy out of Yorkshire, but you can’t take the Yorkshire out of the boy. The county players celebrated promotion to the top flight of the County Championship by traveling to Benidorm as soon as their final match of the season finished.
A group of 14 flew to the match capital, having arrived at Headingley for the final day of their game with Northants complete with suitcases, ready for a quick departure.
Russia’s candidacy for the IOC presidency
Don’t rule out Umar Kremlev just yet, the Russian president of the International Boxing Association, which has been banned by the IOC for alleged corruption and poor governance.
Kremlev, whose press conference on gender boxers was one of the low points of the Olympics, is very close to the Kremlin.
And with Russia likely to be key in the upcoming IOC presidential election, we can expect some haggling between him and some of the seven candidates, including Lord Sebastian Coe.
