Martyn Agent Not Registered

Last updated : 13 October 2003 By Kevin Markey
It appears that Phil Graham has not carried a license since the end of last season and under current rules agents are forbidden to act in any transfer matters if they do not possess a FIFA bond.

The FA will investigate all deals involving Graham since May and any wrongdoing could lead to a heavy fine.

"We had several dealings with Phil Graham in the past and had absolutely no reason to believe anything other than he was a registered and legitimate agent," Everton's head of corporate affairs and PR, Ian Ross, told Everton's official website.

"We had received no notification from anyone to the contrary.

"His money will remain with the FA until they decide to release it to Mr Graham or return it to us."