Webster ruling

The Webster ruling is a test case in association football law involving Andy Webster, a defender formerly with Heart of Midlothian football club in Edinburgh, Scotland. In September 2006 he became the first player to exploit the updated transfer regulations of FIFA, football's governing body, which stipulated that players are able to unilaterally walk away from a contract after a fixed period, regardless of the duration of the contract itself. Although the long-term effects of the decision remain unclear, it has been compared to the landmark Bosman ruling of 1995 in its potential significance.^[1]^[2]^[3]

^ Harris, Nick (5 May 2007). "Webster ruling sets transfer landmark". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 6 April 2008.
^ Spiers, Graham (31 January 2008). "Andy Webster ruling set to herald a revolution to rival Bosman". The Times. London.
^ Nisbet, John (21 February 2008). "Webster ruling opens exit door for 'big-name stars'". The Independent. London.

[landmark-1] Harris, Nick (5 May 2007). "Webster ruling sets transfer landmark". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 6 April 2008.

[revolution-2] Spiers, Graham (31 January 2008). "Andy Webster ruling set to herald a revolution to rival Bosman". The Times. London.

[exit-door-3] Nisbet, John (21 February 2008). "Webster ruling opens exit door for 'big-name stars'". The Independent. London.

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