27-03-2022, 10:21 PM
(27-03-2022, 07:00 PM)George Neave Wrote: I get the impression someone is keen to find a way to allow MT FIDE SCO registration. MT seems a nice guy and I like that he plays in Scotland sometimes, however that doesn't change that he is simply not eligible based on the 3 criteria laid out by Dougie. Having 2 motions is a fudge. If the CS committee want to help make a case for MT inclusion then there should be a proposal to add a 4th - Scottish grandparents - criteria and then put that to a vote. Personally, I'd vote against it (and that's nothing personal against MT).
Hi George
I dont want to get involved too much as I'm the admin director but I would like to respectfully mention that MT already has SCO, that is not the issue. The issue is how to resolve the current situation where someone has SCO but hasn't got the right to either play for Scotland or play for the Scottish title. There is no documental evidence of any restrictions or conditions given to this individual . None whatsoever that I can find, therefore he has SCO and must be accorded the privileges associated with it. The fact that MT was given SCO was down to a vote which possibly shouldnt have taken place , but it was without any restrictions recorded and any verbal agreements werent followed up or documented. Chess Scotland is trying to clear this up with the best intentions. it also about trying to move forward.
This is only a personal opinion and I really dont want to get into a personal debate about it