Transfer window may apply in Conference

It is now thought that a transfer window may apply in the Conference this coming season.

Graham Turner, the Hereford United manager, said this week that should this happen he might need to increase the size of the squad at Edgar Street.

Clarification is expected at this weekend's Conference AGM, but Confguide has reported the basis of the details.

Nationwide Conference clubs will be subject to 'transfer windows' from this summer.

The AGM is expected to impose limits on when players can registered by clubs, in line with FIFA policy.

We don't yet have the full details, but all Nationwide Conference clubs will come under the "transfer window" for season 2005/6, which means players cannot be signed during August to December inclusive, or from February 2006 through to the end of the season. The window 'opens' for the month of January 2006.

The Conference League are attempting to be granted special exemption regarding loan players via the FA & FIFA and if this is agreed Clubs will be advised how many short, and/or long term loan players, can be used in matches.

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