Annex B
Scottish Panel held 28 July 1999 in Glasgow
Summary of the Recommendations made by
the Review Panel
Application by Celtic Football Club for a
work permit for Stilian Petrov
PANEL MEMBERS
Eamonn Bannon—Independent expert;
Iain Blair—Scottish Premier League Limited;
Frank Coulson—Scottish Football Association;
Bob Crampsey—Independent expert;
Tony Higgins—Scottish Professional Footballers
Association;
Willie Miller—Independent expert.
Recommendation
Having considered the oral, written and video
evidence the Panel were unanimously in favour of recommending
to the Minister that a work permit be issued to Celtic Football
Club for Stilian Petrov. In particular, they were persuaded that
Mr Petrov is a player of the highest calibre and that view was
reinforced by the testimonials provided by the coaches of the
English and Scottish national football teams.
Application by Partick Thistle Football Club
for a work permit for Quinton Jacobs
PANEL MEMBERS
Eamonn Bannon—Independent expert;
Frank Coulson—Scottish Football Association;
Bob Crampsey—Independent expert;
Tony Higgins—Scottish Professional Footballers
Association;
Willie Miller—Independent expert;
David Thompson—Scottish Football League.
Recommendation
The Panel felt that the evidence presented was
not sufficient to merit a recommendation at this stage. They have
asked if the Department can seek further evidence from Partick
Thistle to demonstrate the ability of the player in question.
In particular, they have asked for video evidence of the player
performing in international competitive matches along with testimonials
from respected coaches who have had the opportunity to assess
the playing standard of Mr Jacobs before they can reach a conclusion
as to their recommendation.
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