From Club365:

NEWCASTLE BATTLING FOR MARIC'S PERMIT Newcastle United have entered negotiations with employment chiefs in a bid to safeguard their investment in Croatian misfit Silvio Maric. It is understood the club is in touch with the Department for Education and Employment as they face the prospect of seeing the midfielder refused a new work permit after failing to make his mark in the Premiership. Maric, signed from Croatia Zagreb for #3.

-- Anonymous, March 30, 2000

Answers

As I understand it, if Sylia loses his work permit we still have to pay his full wages for the duration of his Contract. The reality of this situation is that we will be compelled to virtually give him away - assuming, of course, anyone wants him.

I have a feeling this guy is another who's form is inversely proportional to his bank balance.

Nice work if you can get it - even better than being a politician.

-- Anonymous, March 30, 2000

.....signed from Croatia Zagreb for three quid (sorry, don't have a pound sign on this keyboard). Maybe we could sell him for a tenner, triple our money and save thousands on his wages. Give him away, cut losses, unless Bobby has some magic left in his wand.

-- Anonymous, March 30, 2000

If I was YBR I would: 1) Smack Maric in the mouth 2) Kick Maric up the arse 3) Shout "Maric For F*C%in H#lls sake Man!!" 4) Say "Ruud - what a T*ssa" 5) Use all my world contacts to sell the SOB.

-- Anonymous, March 31, 2000

If only he did cost #3, I would chip in if that was the case.

-- Anonymous, March 31, 2000