First player gives notice to newco that he's walking away
The midfielder has informed Sevco that he won’t accept the transfer of his contract from the club that he joined as a 10-year-old.
McCabe’s representatives have assessed the legal situation regarding TUPE and are determined to ensure that their client starts next season at a stable football club.
The 19-year-old started eight first team matches last season and was regarded by many shrewd judges to be the next John Fleck.
Ironically it was Rangers move into administration that gave McCabe his chance to shine with Ally McCoist’s squad reduced by injuries the midfielder was given his chance.
Green’s bungled handling of the post-liquidation club has left a lot to be desired with his claim that any player who refuses to transfer their contract over to Sevco will be in breach of contract challenged immediately by the Scottish Professional Footballers Association.
TUPE regulations allow contracts to be transferred from a liquidated organisation but also allow individuals the right to walk away.
McCabe is certain to be the first of many to quit Sevco as the full impact of liquidation begins to take hold.
The SPL is almost certain to reject Green’s newclub application on July 4 leaving less than four weeks for Sevco to gain admission to the SFL.
With no players, no sponsors, minimal season ticket sales and no banking facilities inviting Sevco into the SFL would be a massive risk for the clubs to take with the prospect of Sevco going into administration growing stronger by the day.
Sevco are due to start pre-season training on Thursday but with former Rangers manager Ally McCoist still to comment officially since the club went into liquidation it’s unlikely that training will begin as scheduled. On Thursday the staff of Sevco are due their monthly salary.
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