Webster transfer paves way for superstar moves

Andy Webster expects his landmark court case result will allow big-name footballers nearing the end of long-term contracts to walk away from their clubs with barely any fuss.

Andy Webster expects his landmark court case result will allow big-name footballers nearing the end of long-term contracts to walk away from their clubs with barely any fuss.

Webster, now on loan at Rangers, quit Hearts in 2006 to join Wigan, taking advantage of Article 17 in FIFA’s player status and transfer regulations.

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