“Luis, the problem is no-one is going to waste good money un an unproven prospect, even some kind of "holding fee" which turns out to be money down the drain if you dont want to sign the lad. by the time the player becomes attractive he will be signed, at a market rate, or at a tribunal fee, on the free market. the problem is the tribunals need to be better, your idea is not going to alleviate this problem. no team in their right mind would spend anything on a holding fee, and no team in their right mind would accept one, thus restricting a free and open transfer process when it comes time for the kid to move on.”

“Tom,generally yes but rules CAN be changed,for the better,to get money spread down the leagues and improve the chances of young players to progress.”

“luis, generally first option to buy is awarded to the highest bidder, thus allowing for more revenue for palace, instead of a tribunal deciding the fee - remember bostock!!?”

“No Tom,the holding fee only gives you first option to buy at market price.”

“Luis you're idea of a deposit is as fantastic as all of your other ideas. that way when the kid turns out to be the next messi we will be commited to sell him for tuppence cos we were given a 20 quid holding fee from spurs....ace.”

“Lee,I'm just trying to think of ways of passing money down the leagues and find how you can KEEP youngsters from disappearing from the game and no if you changed your mind about signing a player you wouldn't get your money back.And people like Sepp Blatter at FIFA need Removing as he is just a crook and only in position by bribing African Nations.”

“Lets start him at Watford tonight or at least give him more than 10 minutes, lets face it he cannot be no worse than John & Andrew, if Lee is fit then he can feed of Lee`s knock ons but the Lad looks promising.
L0uis 4-6-0 you put down a `Booking Fee`when you are going to travel on a National Express Coach.
L0uis 4-6-0 say for Example Sir Alex Ferguson Put a `Booking Fee` down on Young Zaha & Didn`t Fancy him when he was Still at Palace at 23, L0uis 4-6-0 would Sir Alex & the Glazers if their Still at Man Utd be Intitled to Get their `Booking Fee` their Deposit Back?.
L0uis 4-6-0 Zorgoza & Potty Peter, Northants you should Both be Working Along side Sepp Blatter at FIFA.
L0uis 4-6-0 You Are A Legend!!!”

“what a great story .....
Thrilled for the lad ...i know in these turbulent times its tough being a Palace fan ...but this is great.

good luck to the fella and I hope we keep reading positive things about him as his career develops.”

“Now what should happen is if a TOP side wants him before he reaches,say 24,they should put a booking fee down to be able to sign him when he reaches that age,that way he is still playing 1st team football and progressing and money passes down the leagues.”