FA called in to set Warlow fee

By Andrew Northwich Victoria Simpson

AN FA tribunal will decide how much money Witton will receive as compensation for Adam Warlow.

The former Crewe Alexandra hotshot switched to Fleetwood a fortnight ago after turning down an offer to stay at Wincham Park.

The game’s governing body must now work out a fee.

“We are waiting for their verdict,” said Witton action chairman Mark Harris.

Albion are entitled to compensation for the striker, who finished as the UniBond Premier Division’s top scorer last season, as he is under 24.

They had pondered reporting their rivals to the FA after they failed to pick up the phone to warn Witton of their intention.

But, as Warlow had not signed retention forms to play in red and white for a third year, he was free to talk to the Fishermen.

A two-year deal was agreed with the Highbury club soon afterwards.

Warlow, 21, scored 60 goals in 95 appearances for Albion after switching from Crewe Alexandra - initially on loan - in June 2006.

He made that move permanent upon his release by the Railwaymen last summer.

Winger Mark Peers has since joined him at the Blue Square North newcomers for an undisclosed fee.

I wonder how much we’ll get? The selling club never seems to do well out of tribunals…

It would be nice to get enough to pay for the pitch and the floodlights. Does anybody know of past FA decisions on situations like ours, so that we can understand what ball park we are guessing about?

I hope I’m wrong but I would expect nothing more than a token grand from the FA

The pattern seems to be about a fifth of what you would realistically think he’s worth judging by Simpson’s transfer to Coventry today!!!

There were many people on here saying he’s worth small fortunes last year. The figures of £50k to £100k were even banded about. This is unrealistic based on our league.

I reckon we will get £5k tops, more likely £2k-£3k

A sell on clause would of been more handy… I can see him developing into more of a ‘nasty’ player at Fleetwood. Which could complete his all-round game…

Will we get money for Brownhill, Brown, Coo, Kearney?