Both clubs knew the transfer deadline was 23.00 BST. Both clubs and the player involved couldn't wait for 31st.,August - to be rid of each other ! -- so, why they did they have to wait until the absolute last minute ( and beyond ) to get their shopping done ? I think ALL concerned got what they deserved - for making a dog's dinner of the situation. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34108093
Appears gaps missing in the story....as i understood it, the paperwork was submitted in time but the document folder submitted could not be opened. Surely someone could have picked up the phone, for another submission in a different format! And what the Spanish Federation using to open it, the latest wind-up technology