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Now that Gregs not coming... : Sat Feb 14, 2009 10:01 pm  

do you think we will bring anyone in to replace him because we are now a world class player down to be fair...?

Re: Now that Gregs not coming... : Sat Feb 14, 2009 10:18 pm  

adam_rhinos wrote:

do you think we will bring anyone in to replace him because we are now a world class player down to be fair...?

anywhere reporting that leeds have given up on signing him?

: Sat Feb 14, 2009 10:26 pm  

Nowhere I have seen. Anyway as far as I know there is nothing to stop him getting a passport is there? If your parents/parent is from the UK you can be a citizen cant you? This is an ancestoral visa that was turned down.

And for Adams question... if Kirke can play like he has for the last 2 weeks (especially last night) then I think we will go OK personally.

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Re: Now that Gregs not coming... : Sat Feb 14, 2009 10:26 pm  

MHL wrote:

anywhere reporting that leeds have given up on signing him?

no, but the fact that hes not coming, and it could be a pretty long time until he gets over here now, so what do you think?

Re: Now that Gregs not coming... : Sat Feb 14, 2009 10:30 pm  

adam_rhinos wrote:

no, but the fact that hes not coming, and it could be a pretty long time until he gets over here now, so what do you think?

from what has been reported (that i've seen) he only applied for a visa, so that he could come over sooner then waiting for his passport back in aus

edit:
going over the sporting life article again, it seems that he needed the visa as part of getting a passport doesn't seem to make sense

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: Sat Feb 14, 2009 10:34 pm  

you need to get clearance to be able to work in the UK first before being able to apply for a UK visa.

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: Sat Feb 14, 2009 10:36 pm  

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/polic ... les/part5/ Persons with United Kingdom ancestry Requirements for leave to enter on the grounds of United Kingdom ancestry 186. The requirements to be met by a person seeking leave to enter the United Kingdom on the grounds of his United Kingdom ancestry are that he: (i) is a Commonwealth citizen; and (ii) is aged 17 or over; and (iii) is able to provide proof that one of his grandparents was born in the United Kingdom and Islands and that any such grandparent is the applicant's blood grandparent or grandparent by reason of an adoption recognised by the laws of the United Kingdom relating to adoption; and (iv) is able to work and intends to take or seek employment in the United Kingdom; and (v) will be able to maintain and accommodate himself and any dependants adequately without recourse to public funds; and (vi) holds a valid United Kingdom entry clearance for entry in this capacity

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/polic ... les/part5/ Persons with United Kingdom ancestry Requirements for leave to enter on the grounds of United Kingdom ancestry 186. The requirements to be met by a person seeking leave to enter the United Kingdom on the grounds of his United Kingdom ancestry are that he: (i) is a Commonwealth citizen; and (ii) is aged 17 or over; and (iii) is able to provide proof that one of his grandparents was born in the United Kingdom and Islands and that any such grandparent is the applicant's blood grandparent or grandparent by reason of an adoption recognised by the laws of the United Kingdom relating to adoption; and (iv) is able to work and intends to take or seek employment in the United Kingdom; and (v) will be able to maintain and accommodate himself and any dependants adequately without recourse to public funds; and (vi) holds a valid United Kingdom entry clearance for entry in this capacity

: Sat Feb 14, 2009 11:28 pm  

Double Post

: Sat Feb 14, 2009 11:29 pm  

"Greg remains very much in our plans for this season and we will stay in touch with him during this process," said chief executive Gary Hetherington. Link

"Greg remains very much in our plans for this season and we will stay in touch with him during this process," said chief executive Gary Hetherington. Link

: Sat Feb 14, 2009 11:31 pm  

I’m confident he will be coming over.