Diego Costa

[Cousins78]

Got more coverage from the media over costa than the nunes transfer which is mental

 

[WolfLing]

Got more coverage from the media over costa than the nunes transfer which is mental

Even got a mention during a Champions League game last night.

He is box-office though. Whatever happens, we've been crying out for some entertainment and he will bring it!!

 

[Golden Oldie]

our very own pantomime villain - absolutely love the s-housery of it.

Haha. Oh yes he did! Oh no he ******* didn't!

 

[Matt]

I know he's very likely to be pretty **** now, but I'm buzzing for this transfer.

 

[WolfLing]

As predicted, Fulham fans up in arms.

Afternoon tea trollies being flipped as we speak.

 

[Rednal Wolf]

Our involvement with Costa has got our name all over the worlds sporting media.
Love the interest. Hope he does well.
It's been a roller Costs ride so far and it's only just beginning.

 

[mcwolf]

get in. ****ing buzzing Diego signing for wolves

 

[Sheffield Wolf]

Some rumours that we were getting both….

Are you trying to ruin my life?

 

[Miniwolf]

Great news, however it turns out its bought a buzz back to the club.

 

[Thank you Sir Jack]

Huzzah!

Whatever happens, it'll be funny.

You get a like for the use of "Huzzah".
Top hole.

 

[Severnup]

Get in. Just pass the medical now.

Lets face it. Who would volunteer to tell him he's failed

 

[Skrilla]

I really, really want him to do well here. He's just tailor made to have a special relationship with our fans.

 

[SquaddieWolf]

Work permit sorted, what a surprise.

Aww bless, Well done! The surprise is you going so far back to prove a point. Even though I actually didn't say he wouldn't get it and all I said is I can see him not getting it, this must still feel like a big win for you, so Well Done!!

 

[Sheffield Wolf]

Squad number predictions?

He's worn 19 most of his career, but it's not free.

Also worn 9, 17, 18, 22 and 88!

All taken except 88.

I don't think 88 would be allowed, but 88% off at the club shop would be nice!

666

 

[jonesy]

Would love him on the bench for Liverpool

 

[WolfLing]

I know he's very likely to be pretty **** now, but I'm buzzing for this transfer.

After 8 months of training alone at home in Madrid, he made his debut for Athletico Mineiro 9 days after signing.

He scored.

When asked about rustiness in a post match interview, he simply replied, "I know the ball".

 

[Elvis Wolf]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1567532385889140737

EXCELLENT NEWS!!
Delighted to be proved wrong!!!
Bring it on, BIG TIME!!

 

[wolfslair]

Would love him on the bench for Liverpool

Van dijk is praying he gets nowhere near the pitch!!

 

[ANONYMOUS☆WOLF]

We’re gonna need a bigger tree…….

 

[Thank you Sir Jack]

Great news, however it turns out its bought a buzz back to the club.

Is that the buzz that Brian Law nicked?

 

[NottsWolves]

Some of our younger players are going to learn a thing or two!

Wasn’t Kilman a Chelsea fan, he must be buzzing for this

 

[Elvis Wolf]

Work permit sorted, what a surprise.

Delighted to be proved wrong!!

 

[Bawtry Wolf]

Love the quote on the E&S podcast when he first met his Chelsea team mates he’s quoted as saying ‘I’m going to war and you’re coming with me’

It could go horribly wrong but I can see him becoming a cult hero. He reminds me of Dougan and Robertson both players who were seen at the end of their careers who through example got the best out of those around them., particularly in the case of Dougan who before he came to Wolves never stayed anywhere long and was seen as a bit of a trouble maker.

 

[Northampton_wolf]

See never doubted it, wp done. Now he needs to pass a medical

 

[Northampton_wolf]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1567533046722617352

I expect he might be in Spain then not Brazil

 

[Rhoswolf]

Work permit sorted, what a surprise.

Now, now behave yourself.

 

[WolfLing]

Love the quote on the E&S podcast when he first met his Chelsea team mates he’s quoted as saying ‘I’m going to war and you’re coming with me’

It could go horribly wrong but I can see him becoming a cult hero. He reminds me of Dougan and Robertson both players who were seen at the end of their careers who through example got the best out of those around them., particularly in the case of Dougan who before he came to Wolves never stayed anywhere long and was seen as a bit of a trouble maker.

From everything I've read, I think he will bring a much needed lift to the club. Fans, players, everything!

 

[Frank Lincoln]

When he was at Chelsea I thought Costa was a pain in the backside who just tried to wind everyone up. I wonder if that is the same Costa we are getting, or has he mellowed with age?

I hope not…

 

[WickedWolfie]

Brexit should have been all about that we as a country make a decision as to who comes here to work. It should not automatically exclude anyone who an organisation want to come here to work. Like most things we have problems because of all the bearocrats.

As a career "bureaucrat" (over 35 years!) l better explain that we put into practice what elected politicians direct. We may offer suggestions/options about how that is done but ultimately politicians decide....

 

[LosgallardosWolf]

Lampard currently on the phone trying to hijack the deal.

Careful I got admin banned for posting things like that

 

[Huge of Sharjah]

Huge news

Thank you.

 

[WickedWolfie]

Wow. Some serious condescension there. OK, I'll bite.

For some industries, the Home Office passes responsibility for work permits/visas to accredited bodies. For example, the Institute of Mechanical Engineers deal with applications for mechanical engineers, the IET would deal with Electrical Technicians, RICS would deal with Building Surveyors.

In Football's case, responsibility for reviewing applications, issuing permits/visas, hearing appeals etc. rests with the FA, as they are authorised to do this on behalf of the Home Office. Although the Home Office sets the over-arching policy, the FA developed the rules, criteria and the processes.

I would be 99% certain that nobody from the Home Office or the UK Government has even seen Costa's application, never mind had anything to do with the decision-making and appeals process. It's handled by the FA panel.

So to answer your original question. I seem to have a better idea as to how Government REALLY works than you do.

What the Home Office will never do is hand over responsibility for the country's borders to such groups. They will offer advice, based on criteria agreed with the Home Office (UKVI to be precise), but the latter makes the final decision based on inter alia factors other than professional ability (which is why Ruben Semedo was never going to get a work permit).

After 35 years in Whitehall l definitely know how Government works!

 

[kennyB]

From everything I've read, I think he will bring a much needed lift to the club. Fans, players, everything!

You may well be right but I'm not holding my breath or expecting much from him.

 

[Supadavewolf]

Why not 88? You can have any number up to 99. Doesn't that guy at Liverpool have 99, can't remember his name...it's my age

So your age is 99?

 

[WickedWolfie]

To be fair the Premier League and FA are able to provide Governing Body Exemptions (GBE) and as the Governing body they recommend whether a player gets a permit or not based on the points system. The Home Office issue the work permit but on the Governing Body’s advice, it would be rare for them to go against it.

In Costa’s case We have to go to Exemption panel and we may have/had to for Traore. In the PL Manual it states:

‘If the Player is a Free Agent, the Player’s Current Club is the club the Player played in the half of the season immediately before the date the application is made. If the Player is a Free Agent and was not registered for any club in the half of the season immediately before the date the application is made, he shall not be granted any points for the criteria which adopt this definition.’

The Brazilian season runs from April to November so by my reckoning Costa gets no points so the exemption will be based on exceptional player.

Correct except that professional ability is not the only factor considered (e.g. past criminal record).

 

[Jayjaywolves]

Who do you reckon is sticking the first tackle in on him in training.

 

[WickedWolfie]

I guess the thing that could scupper the appeal is the principle that allowing him a work permit is effectively denying an out of work UK national an opportunity to work. Whether that would apply when the available home grown possible candidates are the multi millionaires Daniel Sturridge and Andy Carroll I'm not so sure.

If you applied that logic no foreign players would ever get work permits in any sport.

 

[WV10Wolf]

As predicted, Fulham fans up in arms.

Afternoon tea trollies being flipped as we speak.

I thought Dennis Waterman and Keith Chegwin we’re both dead. How many more are there?!

 

[Cuban Wolf]

Neto, has just heard that Costa is on his way..........

 

[Hot Fuss]

Aww bless, Well done! The surprise is you going so far back to prove a point. Even though I actually didn't say he wouldn't get it and all I said is I can see him not getting it, this must still feel like a big win for you, so Well Done!!

Just try and remember the world isn’t out to get us