PREMIER LEAGUE

SECTION T: PLAYERS – CONTRACTS
T.25. A Club shall be at liberty at any time to reach agreement with a Contract Player
to amend the terms of his contract. If such an agreement increases the Contract
Player’s remuneration then, unless the agreement is made in the Close Season, it
shall be a term thereof that the Contract Player’s current contract is extended by
a minimum of one year.
Appeal Against Termination Old Rule
T.26. An appeal by a Player under the provisions of clause 16 of Form 25 or clause 10.3
of Form 26 or by a Club under the provisions of clause 17 of Form 25 or clause
11.2 of Form 26 shall be commenced by notice in writing addressed to the other
party to the contract and to the Secretary.
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Appeal Against Disciplinary Decision Old Rule
T.27. An appeal by a Player under the provisions of clause 18 of Form 25 or paragraph
3.3.2 of Schedule 1, Part 1, of Form 26 shall be commenced by notice in writing
addressed to the Club and to the Secretary.
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T.28. Appeals pursuant to Rule T.26 or Rule T.27 shall be conducted in such manner
as the Board may determine.
T.29. The Board may allow or dismiss any such appeal and make such other order as it
thinks fit.
Disputes between Clubs and Players Old Rule
T.30. Any dispute or difference between a Club and a Player not otherwise expressly
provided for in these Rules may be referred in writing by either party to the Board
for consideration and adjudication in such manner as the Board may think fit.
For the purpose of this Rule only, “Player” shall include one who was formerly
employed by the Club with which the dispute or difference has arisen, whether
or not he has been registered to play for another Club.
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Orders for Costs Old Rule
T.31. The Board shall have power to make an order for costs:
T.31.1. in determining appeals under Rule T.26 or Rule T.27; and
T.31.2. in making an adjudication under Rule T.30; and
T.31.3. if any proceedings under Rule T.26 or Rule T.27 or Rule T.30, having
been commenced, are withdrawn.
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T.32. The Board shall have power to determine the amount of any such costs which
may include, without limitation, those incurred by the League in the conduct
of the proceedings.
T.33. Costs ordered to be paid as aforesaid shall be recoverable:
T.33.1. in the case of a Club, under the provisions of Rule E.21; or
T.33.2. in any other case, as a civil debt.
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PREMIER LEAGUE RULES: SECTION T