question

[selby]

If a player who is on our retained list can trigger a release clause in his contract, although the length of contract has not expired which I understand is the case.
   Can we still demand a transfer fee as the length of his contract has not expired?
    In other words does it allow them to talk to other clubs and we broker a deal with the other club or just go if offered a better deal?.
    Sorry for my ignorance and hope that someone can explain it.

[chrisd_123]

As far as I'm aware a release clause for relegation will be activated by a player for an already agreed fee. Therefore if a club meets the agreed fee then we have to accept. I don't think it's a release clause in terms of them leaving for free. If that makes sense.

I could be wrong though!

[wilts rover]

That was the terms of Habib Beye's release clause apparently, he could leave for free if we were relegated.

http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/doncaster-rovers/beye-watch-1-4578858

[GazLaz]

Beye retired.

[wilts rover]

He may very well have done, but what's that got to do with the terms of the release clause in his 18 month contract? Which is what this thread is about.

[RobTheRover]

Like all contracts, the exact terms and conditions will determine what happens.

[selby]

I agree Bob,but reading other posts on this forum,and the comments made,I thought I would ask the Question to see if any of the trolls critisising the club and assuming players position knew any more than the rest of us.