Football: Clubs must wait to field new signings

The Premier League have announced clubs will not be allowed to field players bought in the transfer window until January 5.

Although players can be officially bought and sold from New Year's Day, the registration and administration process means clubs can not field new acquisitions in the Barclays Premiership on January 1 or the next full programme two days later on Monday, January 3.

Southampton and Fulham will be the first clubs able to showcase any newly-acquired talent when they meet at St Mary's on January 5.

Sportinglife

hehe. at least that who ever is bought gets a extra few days holiday sounds quite daft i think though to be honest, having to wait

Yea i think thats a bit harsh, they should be allowed to play but i guess thats the rules...