Quote Originally Posted by tony260674 View Post
I am led to believe that the deal with Chelsea is constructed in such a way that Izzy has to play every game he is eligible for. If he does, we get his services for practically nothing, if he doesn't, we have to pay his wages. I can only imagine there is a similar agreement with Middlesboro over Fry because I think he has struggled a lot but has kept his place in the team.
WOW!
That's quite incredible. It makes sense for Chelsea for his development and us financially.

There surely must be something in the contract that covers for illness. A doctor should have assessed him before playing if he's suffering.