I actually agree with Steve Shovlar in that Coventry and Peterborough should have stayed at the AGM, voiced their displeasure at the new rules voted in and then declared their intention to run next season pending the outcome of their legal action.
This though may have not been possible, as Steve has already informed us that taking the BSPA to court goes against the constitution. So what would be the correct way to go about this?
The asset system will surely fall apart and this will devalue all clubs. Some a lot more than others and will be the main reason why this will be settled before any court date.
What court in Europe would honestly uphold a ruling whereby an out of contract, self employed rider can be held on a retained list by a club not requiring his services and then that same club asking a loan fee from another club that wants to employ him?
Rider contracts mean diddly squat outside of the BSPA and riders can be axed at will if underperforming, or just surplus to requirements.