In response to concerns that clubs were increasingly passing over young English players in favour of foreign players, in 1999, the Home Office tightened its rules for granting work permits to players from countries outside of the European Union. A non-EU player applying for the permit must have played for his country in at least 75 per cent of its competitive 'A' team matches for which he was available for selection during the previous two years, and his country must have averaged at least 70th place in the official FIFA world rankings over the previous two years. If a player does not meet those criteria, the club wishing to sign him may appeal. COUNT 8
QSN1 Why did the Home Office change it rules regardin work permits in 1999? ANS1 In response to concerns that clubs were increasingly passing over young English players in favour of foreign players QSN2 What was one of their changes? ANS2 A non-EU player applying for the permit must have played for his country in at least 75 per cent of its competitive 'A' team matches QSN3 What was another requirement of foreign players? ANS3 his country must have averaged at least 70th place in the official FIFA world rankings over the previous two years. QSN4 Could a club appeal a requirement? ANS4 If a player does not meet those criteria, the club wishing to sign him may appeal. QSN5 In which year did the Home Office tighten rules on granting work permits to foreign football players? ANS5 1999 QSN6 For what percent must a player play of the competitive A team matches for which he was available for selection in the previous two years to get a work permit from the Home OFfice? ANS6 75 QSN7 Over the last two years, what rank must a player's team average at least in order for them to receive a work permit from the Home Office? ANS7 70th place QSN8 What can a club do if a player they wish to sign does not meet the Home Office's work permit requirements? ANS8 appeal