Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2015 10:30:52 GMT 1
I don't care,cos the sun is shining
|
|
|
Post by Porrohman on Jul 3, 2015 10:31:14 GMT 1
He wasn't really, he just had Norwood to judge him against Sent from my SM-G900F using proboards Funny yeah ... But this, He was always rated as best midfielder at Leeds He's been in the Boro side all season who just missed out on prmotion. He was excellent for Town in most of his games. Some on here obviously have never played the game. If he was the best Leeds had why did they release him ? He's sat in front of the Boro defence and let Leadbetter run the show until Wembley At Town he was blowing out of his arse by HT every game. But I haven't played to the same standard as you apparently(whatever that was). I was under the impression you were a card carrying loony who lived for starting weird threads on here not some ex pro whose opinions should, in future, be taken more seriously Sent from my SM-G900F using proboards
|
|
|
Post by Captainslapper on Jul 3, 2015 10:33:18 GMT 1
Bare in mind though, we were actually very close to making quite a considerable stride up the division last season , and that after selling our standout best player of the previous year in Clayton. We were very unlucky in a few late season home games not to take 3 points and really should have done, not to mention the Blackpool fiasco, so ok its if and buts, but IMO we 'should' really have finished around 12th or 11th- That would have been a fair reflection of where we are as a side. And that is actually punching above our weight even more than we are doing. People have this expectation that we should be up near the top or something and if we aren't its down to some sort of lack of ambition. The truth is we're about the 19th/20th biggest club in the division. Our owner bankroles us as much as he's prepared to ( which is a hell of a lot) but we don't have the money injected like Bournemouth did. If people are so dismayed by those home truths that they can't be bothered to support the club anymore, then theres not a lot the club can do , not possessing a money tree, and the challenges just get harder going forward. I don't think anyone would want to see a player like Coady leave, but IMo I don't think anyone has the right to moan about it either. Its just an unavoidable fact of life for this club and its a credit to all concerned that when silimar sales have happened in the past, the club has still managed to continue its steady rise up the tables. Yeah I appreciate that we were close to a top half finish and that's what I'm kind of getting at. If we could hold on to our better players from last season including Coady, this team has the ability to be really pushing on next season. I for one ain't saying anything about a lack of ambition. I appreciate that if an offer comes in for a player that is potentially the right offer, we have to think about it. But what I'm saying is, 1 year further down the the line after another season (hopefully great season) at this level playing regularly in an environment and team that Conor knows he will be worth more as itl bring the best out of him. It's a gamble, but it would be a calculated one and barring an bad injury (touch wood doesn't happen) would be worth taking. For me, keeping him for another season would be most beneficial for all parties involved. I can certainly see that argument- that a year on he might be worth more. But I can also imagine that he wouldn't be a regular starter in a 442- which may well reduce his value and progression. But if we are faces with the financial need to sell an assett every year or so ( and it does seem to be the case ) then looking at who we have with a suitable value ( Butterfield, Smithies, Lynch, Scannell, Wells, Coady ) then of those players I see Coady as the one we can do without most and would be easiest to replace with around £300k.
|
|
|
Post by royrace on Jul 3, 2015 10:35:57 GMT 1
Be very sorry to see Coady go but this is the way the club needs to operate, buy low, sell high and as good as he is he's not even a guaranteed starter next season. The club will hopefully be able to use the fee to buy 4 more players who like him have bags of potential, I would hope they'll also be adding a substantial sell on clause. The main worry for me is that Whitehead from what I've heard of him is more in the mould of Hogg than Coady, hoping his sale doesn't leave us too negative in midfield, Powell has been guilty of this in the past IMO. Bottom line is I trust the club to do what's right and if Coady does go I expect to see some exciting incomings in the not too distant future.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2015 10:38:08 GMT 1
If true I'd be disappointed as Coady has great potential. His personal influence and character being one of his biggest assets. I appreciate it maybe good business but we really need to build a team to have a "go" at this league. In Coady we have a player who will improve and fits into the group well. In my opinion his value will increase again after another season. Until the Academy produces some genuine quality rather than promising talent we need to develop as a team. I think we'd be a far better team/squad with Coady than without. There's a law of diminishing returns here in that you can't sell your better players consistently and hope to progress in the long term. Our policy makes economic sense and I genuinely understand our position but as fans we need a season of a team that we believe in. I see Coady as having that belief and attitude we need. We may get another player who we can develop but we've just developed a young player for a season and maybe let him go before we actually benefit from what he learned last season. Sadly it shows how tough it is for us to compete at this level. As long as clubs have more financial power we can only hope to punch above our weight or survive. Neither of which appear to attract attendances that would enable us to build a team that can press on. Genuinely sorry to be negative but at the moment I think that's where we are. I really hope we can still surprise a few this season and push on. Spot on. We limit our chances of progressing when we sell influential assets every season and replace them with a player who's not as established in the professional game (back to square one). Whether or not his form did drop, he played nearly every single game last season. The loss of that familiarity this season is something that can't be bought. As I said before, the general consensus for accepting this is "we're a selling club". Yet, since January we've been told "we don't need to sell". Which is it? Bollocks to the money, another 12 months and he could aid progression, retain stability and his value could increase. I'm very, very rarely critical of the board, but this disheartens me. If a player wants to move on for bigger wages, larger club etc, there's very little any club can do about it other than negotiate for the highest fee possible. Saying no to a player's ambition only demotivates him, not playing him reduces his value.....at some point everyone is a selling club....don't just categorise Town in this vein....Raheem Sterling anyone?
|
|
|
Post by goodshot (FGS) on Jul 3, 2015 10:40:01 GMT 1
So what you are saying is that we are never going to be able to build a decent team capable of challenging in the Championship - like we did in the late 60's and flirted with for a couple of months under Bruce. We are always going to cash in our chips? I can't argue that the business strategy hasn't been successful so far and the replacements for Clayton prove that point very well, but somehow flogging Coady on doesn't seem right or necessary at this stage. Basically yes- we will have to sell a good player every year or so and try to inject that back into the squad and improve overall. Weve already been doing just that for 4 or 5 years now and so far its proving to be a successful strategy. thats not the same as saying we'll never compete at the top end though. But we aren't going to buy our way there like we could in league 1. I understand that and that the strategy is edging us forward. I personally wouldn't like to see us go any further into debt than we are at the moment. We have to build our way forward gently - but there is no financial imperative to flog Coady. The joy of watching your football team over the years is seeing how players like Coady develop to take you forward - gently. I'd rather see him develop for us than someone else. What you are really doing is re-sanctioning the sale of Marcus Stewart PS Can't ever see Butterfield being part of a successful 4-4-2 but that's a different argument!
|
|
Tiro
Andy Booth Terrier
Posts: 3,788
|
Post by Tiro on Jul 3, 2015 10:40:50 GMT 1
Bare in mind though, we were actually very close to making quite a considerable stride up the division last season , and that after selling our standout best player of the previous year in Clayton. We were very unlucky in a few late season home games not to take 3 points and really should have done, not to mention the Blackpool fiasco, so ok its if and buts, but IMO we 'should' really have finished around 12th or 11th- That would have been a fair reflection of where we are as a side. And that is actually punching above our weight even more than we are doing. People have this expectation that we should be up near the top or something and if we aren't its down to some sort of lack of ambition. The truth is we're about the 19th/20th biggest club in the division. Our owner bankroles us as much as he's prepared to ( which is a hell of a lot) but we don't have the money injected like Bournemouth did. If people are so dismayed by those home truths that they can't be bothered to support the club anymore, then theres not a lot the club can do , not possessing a money tree, and the challenges just get harder going forward. I don't think anyone would want to see a player like Coady leave, but IMo I don't think anyone has the right to moan about it either. Its just an unavoidable fact of life for this club and its a credit to all concerned that when similar sales have happened in the past, the club has still managed to continue its steady rise up the tables. So what you are saying is that we are never going to be able to build a decent team capable of challenging in the Championship - like we did in the late 60's and flirted with for a couple of months under Bruce. We are always going to cash in our chips? I can't argue that the business strategy hasn't been successful so far and the replacements for Clayton prove that point very well, but somehow flogging Coady on doesn't seem right or necessary at this stage. This is the point that I keep stressing and one that the one that the HTAFC financial experts don't address. Its the fact that this sale (on the face of it, discussions of release clauses and players wanting to out aside) is not necessary. We are not in a position where we need to sell (or so we keep getting told), so why cash-in now? Which is the 'home truth' that slaps alludes to; we NEED to sell to free up cash for more incomings OR we are stable and DON'T NEED to sell to open opportunities for other players / transfers? It is this point, this contradiction, that I find frustrating and why as a season ticket holder we do have a right to question the motive of this sale or simply moan (despite slaps' dictatorship).
|
|
|
Post by royrace on Jul 3, 2015 10:41:29 GMT 1
Funny yeah ... But this, He was always rated as best midfielder at Leeds He's been in the Boro side all season who just missed out on prmotion. He was excellent for Town in most of his games. Some on here obviously have never played the game. If he was the best Leeds had why did they release him ? He's sat in front of the Boro defence and let Leadbetter run the show until Wembley At Town he was blowing out of his arse by HT every game. But I haven't played to the same standard as you apparently(whatever that was). I was under the impression you were a card carrying loony who lived for starting weird threads on here not some ex pro whose opinions should, in future, be taken more seriously Sent from my SM-G900F using proboards Clayton is/was quality, he was more or less ever present in a very successful boro side, not the main man by any means but he did the job Karanka asked of him. Playing much deeper then he did for us which probably suits him as he's not got the best engine. I'd take Butterfield over him all day long but the are both top championship midfielders. He did very well to take POTS to say he was blowing out of his arse at HT every game, maybe a slight exageration?
|
|
|
Post by bluedogs, Esq. on Jul 3, 2015 10:42:14 GMT 1
Yeah I appreciate that we were close to a top half finish and that's what I'm kind of getting at. If we could hold on to our better players from last season including Coady, this team has the ability to be really pushing on next season. I for one ain't saying anything about a lack of ambition. I appreciate that if an offer comes in for a player that is potentially the right offer, we have to think about it. But what I'm saying is, 1 year further down the the line after another season (hopefully great season) at this level playing regularly in an environment and team that Conor knows he will be worth more as itl bring the best out of him. It's a gamble, but it would be a calculated one and barring an bad injury (touch wood doesn't happen) would be worth taking. For me, keeping him for another season would be most beneficial for all parties involved. I can certainly see that argument- that a year on he might be worth more. But I can also imagine that he wouldn't be a regular starter in a 442- which may well reduce his value and progression. But if we are faces with the financial need to sell an assett every year or so ( and it does seem to be the case ) then looking at who we have with a suitable value ( Butterfield, Smithies, Lynch, Scannell, Wells, Coady ) then of those players I see Coady as the one we can do without most and would be easiest to replace with around £300k. If true why would wolves pay 2m for Conor Coady
|
|
|
Post by Mastercracker on Jul 3, 2015 10:44:06 GMT 1
I wonder if the Southampton board is in meltdown cos they sold Nathanial Clyne? Has Rudy Austin signed for anyone yet?
|
|
|
Post by Captainslapper on Jul 3, 2015 10:46:45 GMT 1
Think Marcus Stewart was slightly more crucial to the team's fortunes than Coady mate!
You say there isn't a financial imperative to sell Coady. How is that? If Powell has highlighted 2 or 3 further signings hed like to bring in- all with a transfer fee, agents fees, signing on fees, wages to pay etc, then where does that money come from? From dean Hoyle is the answer as the club doesn't have any. Well if by selling Coady we have some of the money to fund that business instead of Dean, then I can't see we have a right to complain at that.
Fact is, recent history shows we'll most likely sell coady for £2m, bring in Bobby Noname from Man city academy for £300k, move up the table next season and then sell Bobby Noname for £2m this time next year. Its hardly a depressing habit to get into.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2015 10:47:04 GMT 1
So what you are saying is that we are never going to be able to build a decent team capable of challenging in the Championship - like we did in the late 60's and flirted with for a couple of months under Bruce. We are always going to cash in our chips? I can't argue that the business strategy hasn't been successful so far and the replacements for Clayton prove that point very well, but somehow flogging Coady on doesn't seem right or necessary at this stage. This is the point that I keep stressing and one that the one that the HTAFC financial experts don't address. Its the fact that this sale (on the face of it, discussions of release clauses and players wanting to out aside) is not necessary. We are not in a position where we need to sell (or so we keep getting told), so why cash-in now? Which is the 'home truth' that slaps alludes to; we NEED to sell to free up cash for more incomings OR we are stable and DON'T NEED to sell to open opportunities for other players / transfers? It is this point, this contradiction, that I find frustrating and why as a season ticket holder we do have a right to question the motive of this sale or simply moan (despite slaps' dictatorship). Er see above.....
|
|
|
Post by jimmythebulldog on Jul 3, 2015 10:47:59 GMT 1
I can certainly see that argument- that a year on he might be worth more. But I can also imagine that he wouldn't be a regular starter in a 442- which may well reduce his value and progression. But if we are faces with the financial need to sell an assett every year or so ( and it does seem to be the case ) then looking at who we have with a suitable value ( Butterfield, Smithies, Lynch, Scannell, Wells, Coady ) then of those players I see Coady as the one we can do without most and would be easiest to replace with around £300k. If true why would wolves pay 2m for Conor Coady Same reason those fools bought Norwood.
|
|
|
Post by Captainslapper on Jul 3, 2015 10:50:24 GMT 1
I can certainly see that argument- that a year on he might be worth more. But I can also imagine that he wouldn't be a regular starter in a 442- which may well reduce his value and progression. But if we are faces with the financial need to sell an assett every year or so ( and it does seem to be the case ) then looking at who we have with a suitable value ( Butterfield, Smithies, Lynch, Scannell, Wells, Coady ) then of those players I see Coady as the one we can do without most and would be easiest to replace with around £300k. If true why would wolves pay 2m for Conor Coady Because they have 20,000 season ticket holders and average about 24000. They can afford to pay over the odds for a surer bet ( ie Coady after 1 season in Championship) , than take a cheaper chance on him a year ago after a season on loan in L1. If we had 20,000 ST holders i doubt we'd be selling him for £2m.
|
|
|
Post by Captainslapper on Jul 3, 2015 10:55:13 GMT 1
So what you are saying is that we are never going to be able to build a decent team capable of challenging in the Championship - like we did in the late 60's and flirted with for a couple of months under Bruce. We are always going to cash in our chips? I can't argue that the business strategy hasn't been successful so far and the replacements for Clayton prove that point very well, but somehow flogging Coady on doesn't seem right or necessary at this stage. This is the point that I keep stressing and one that the one that the HTAFC financial experts don't address. Its the fact that this sale (on the face of it, discussions of release clauses and players wanting to out aside) is not necessary. We are not in a position where we need to sell (or so we keep getting told), so why cash-in now? Which is the 'home truth' that slaps alludes to; we NEED to sell to free up cash for more incomings OR we are stable and DON'T NEED to sell to open opportunities for other players / transfers? It is this point, this contradiction, that I find frustrating and why as a season ticket holder we do have a right to question the motive of this sale or simply moan (despite slaps' dictatorship). I have a uniform and everything mate!! As i see it ( and I try to use IMO a lot when posting by the way which doesn't go down well at Dictator school I can tell you! ) , we don't NEED to sell in that the club isn't going to fold if we don't. Ive always took it that thats what the club means when it says that. But we DO NEED to sell if we are going to wheel and deal in the transfer market- which the club has to do if its going to continue progressing upwards. We can't just rely on or expect dean hoyle to fund everything from his own pocket. IMO
|
|
|
Post by bluedogs, Esq. on Jul 3, 2015 10:56:52 GMT 1
If true why would wolves pay 2m for Conor Coady Same reason those fools bought Norwood. Kenny Jackett is fool
|
|
hudmat
Tom Cowan Terrier
Posts: 640
|
Post by hudmat on Jul 3, 2015 10:57:29 GMT 1
If true why would wolves pay 2m for Conor Coady Because they have 20,000 season ticket holders and average about 24000. They can afford to pay over the odds for a surer bet ( ie Coady after 1 season in Championship) , than take a cheaper chance on him a year ago after a season on loan in L1. If we had 20,000 ST holders i doubt we'd be selling him for £2m. Rightly or wrongly there are many fans out there that feel the club are going nowhere and have little ambition of promotion. Many of them I have spoken to are choosing not to renew their season tickets. Selling year on year will put off fans and will not attract floating fans, only a club that appears to be striving to achieve promotion could increase our fanbase. There may be a sound business plan behind it but we need to think about the perception the fans have of the club and the message we portray.
|
|
|
Post by goodshot (FGS) on Jul 3, 2015 10:59:08 GMT 1
Think Marcus Stewart was slightly more crucial to the team's fortunes than Coady mate! You say there isn't a financial imperative to sell Coady. How is that? If Powell has highlighted 2 or 3 further signings hed like to bring in- all with a transfer fee, agents fees, signing on fees, wages to pay etc, then where does that money come from? From dean Hoyle is the answer as the club doesn't have any. Well if by selling Coady we have some of the money to fund that business instead of Dean, then I can't see we have a right to complain at that. Fact is, recent history shows we'll most likely sell coady for £2m, bring in Bobby Noname from Man city academy for £300k, move up the table next season and then sell Bobby Noname for £2m this time next year. Its hardly a depressing habit to get into. ...I'm pretty sure Powell said that at the start of the window! Your logic is that we are going to accept a decent bid for any of our players at any time. I truly hope Bobby Noname is a good un. We have had quite a few Bobby Nonames in the last few years! I was just looking forward to seeing Coady develop with us - rather than pushing Wolves up the table. Having seen them a couple of times - he is just what they need.
|
|
Tiro
Andy Booth Terrier
Posts: 3,788
|
Post by Tiro on Jul 3, 2015 10:59:50 GMT 1
Lets wait and see now. All these opinions, including my own, are not based on fact and we are not aware of ins and outs of the deal; there may be clauses, he want want to go, we may just be cashing in etc.
In 12 months time we'll have our answers. But for me, the risks / impacts on progression are far greater by investing in Bobby Noname than they are in keeping Coady.Its going to be another tense season from my perspective.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2015 11:02:57 GMT 1
If Coady is the one highprofile player that we sell this summer (£2m should cover everything off), then I think we've done bloody good.
Decent player, yes, but not a match winner.
|
|
|
Post by Captainslapper on Jul 3, 2015 11:02:56 GMT 1
Because they have 20,000 season ticket holders and average about 24000. They can afford to pay over the odds for a surer bet ( ie Coady after 1 season in Championship) , than take a cheaper chance on him a year ago after a season on loan in L1. If we had 20,000 ST holders i doubt we'd be selling him for £2m. Rightly or wrongly there are many fans out there that feel the club are going nowhere and have little ambition of promotion. Many of them I have spoken to are choosing not to renew their season tickets. Selling year on year will put off fans and will not attract floating fans, only a club that appears to be striving to achieve promotion could increase our fanbase. There may be a sound business plan behind it but we need to think about the perception the fans have of the club and the message we portray. Thats undoubtably true and a depressing fact. I also find it hard to fathom myself. L1 fans with little understanding of the challenges we face and unrealistic expectations of our owner is the only explanation i can come up with. ironically they're also a reason why the club has to sell a player like Coady. Maybe there is a vicious circle there afterall!
|
|
|
Post by bluedogs, Esq. on Jul 3, 2015 11:03:17 GMT 1
If true why would wolves pay 2m for Conor Coady Because they have 20,000 season ticket holders and average about 24000. They can afford to pay over the odds for a surer bet ( ie Coady after 1 season in Championship) , than take a cheaper chance on him a year ago after a season on loan in L1. If we had 20,000 ST holders i doubt we'd be selling him for £2m. OK Captain name me a £300k replacement for Conor Coady if its so easy
|
|
|
Post by goodshot (FGS) on Jul 3, 2015 11:05:50 GMT 1
If Coady is the one highprofile player that we sell this summer (£2m should cover everything off), then I think we've done bloody good. Decent player, yes, but not a match winner. I can't argue that its not good business - but I could argue that Coady is not a match winner
|
|
|
Post by Captainslapper on Jul 3, 2015 11:06:20 GMT 1
Think Marcus Stewart was slightly more crucial to the team's fortunes than Coady mate! You say there isn't a financial imperative to sell Coady. How is that? If Powell has highlighted 2 or 3 further signings hed like to bring in- all with a transfer fee, agents fees, signing on fees, wages to pay etc, then where does that money come from? From dean Hoyle is the answer as the club doesn't have any. Well if by selling Coady we have some of the money to fund that business instead of Dean, then I can't see we have a right to complain at that. Fact is, recent history shows we'll most likely sell coady for £2m, bring in Bobby Noname from Man city academy for £300k, move up the table next season and then sell Bobby Noname for £2m this time next year. Its hardly a depressing habit to get into. ...I'm pretty sure Powell said that at the start of the window! Your logic is that we are going to accept a decent bid for any of our players at any time.I truly hope Bobby Noname is a good un. We have had quite a few Bobby Nonames in the last few years! I was just looking forward to seeing Coady develop with us - rather than pushing Wolves up the table. Having seen them a couple of times - he is just what they need. Did you really think we aren't if its high enough? Just us, barca, Real, PSG Bayern and Chelsea then??
|
|
Tiro
Andy Booth Terrier
Posts: 3,788
|
Post by Tiro on Jul 3, 2015 11:07:33 GMT 1
This is the point that I keep stressing and one that the one that the HTAFC financial experts don't address. Its the fact that this sale (on the face of it, discussions of release clauses and players wanting to out aside) is not necessary. We are not in a position where we need to sell (or so we keep getting told), so why cash-in now? Which is the 'home truth' that slaps alludes to; we NEED to sell to free up cash for more incomings OR we are stable and DON'T NEED to sell to open opportunities for other players / transfers? It is this point, this contradiction, that I find frustrating and why as a season ticket holder we do have a right to question the motive of this sale or simply moan (despite slaps' dictatorship). I have a uniform and everything mate!! As i see it ( and I try to use IMO a lot when posting by the way which doesn't go down well at Dictator school I can tell you! ) , we don't NEED to sell in that the club isn't going to fold if we don't. Ive always took it that thats what the club means when it says that. But we DO NEED to sell if we are going to wheel and deal in the transfer market- which the club has to do if its going to continue progressing upwards. We can't just rely on or expect dean hoyle to fund everything from his own pocket. IMO Ha! I was alluding to your assertion that I have no right criticise or moan. Who designed your uniforms? (Made me think of this )
|
|
|
Post by waltzingthecowshed on Jul 3, 2015 11:09:06 GMT 1
JUST WHEN U THINK THAT AT LAST WE HAVE GOT GENUINE COMPETITION FOR PLACES THIS TRANSFER HAPPENS. Would personally have kept him this season his value would only increase....well I thought it was Butters to go when Whitehead came in (offer of £3mill on table)never in my wildest dreams did I think it would be Coady we shifted to ease the wage bill....WELLS ON WAY TOO BURNLEY SNIFFING AGAIN and don't be surprised for someone to come in for Scanz.
|
|
|
Post by whittheterrier on Jul 3, 2015 11:09:26 GMT 1
Alan Nixon just tweeted me this @reluctantnicko: duncanfo @whitworth__Luke Wolves would need to have sold McDonald first ... what's the point of that AND paying more for Coady. Why???
|
|
|
Post by Captainslapper on Jul 3, 2015 11:09:26 GMT 1
Because they have 20,000 season ticket holders and average about 24000. They can afford to pay over the odds for a surer bet ( ie Coady after 1 season in Championship) , than take a cheaper chance on him a year ago after a season on loan in L1. If we had 20,000 ST holders i doubt we'd be selling him for £2m. OK Captain name me a £300k replacement for Conor Coady if its so easy Youre asking the wrong man. if they haven't played for Town i haven't heard of them! You REALLY think Coady is such a special player there aren't other options available?? I mean hes a good player but c'mon. Like i said, IMO in a 442 ( our most likely formation) he isn't even going to be starting if everyones fit!
|
|
|
Post by royrace on Jul 3, 2015 11:10:59 GMT 1
So what you are saying is that we are never going to be able to build a decent team capable of challenging in the Championship - like we did in the late 60's and flirted with for a couple of months under Bruce. We are always going to cash in our chips? I can't argue that the business strategy hasn't been successful so far and the replacements for Clayton prove that point very well, but somehow flogging Coady on doesn't seem right or necessary at this stage. This is the point that I keep stressing and one that the one that the HTAFC financial experts don't address. Its the fact that this sale (on the face of it, discussions of release clauses and players wanting to out aside) is not necessary. We are not in a position where we need to sell (or so we keep getting told), so why cash-in now? Which is the 'home truth' that slaps alludes to; we NEED to sell to free up cash for more incomings OR we are stable and DON'T NEED to sell to open opportunities for other players / transfers? It is this point, this contradiction, that I find frustrating and why as a season ticket holder we do have a right to question the motive of this sale or simply moan (despite slaps' dictatorship). I guess the club would argue sales like this one mean growth and improvement for the club not the other way around. In financial terms the club will be leveraging the profit made on Coady to buy one or a number of new assets who can also improve the team and the financial state of the club. I guess successful recruitment is key to that strategy so hopefully they have some gems line up. Being a selling club isn't necessarily a bad thing when done for the right reasons in fact you see loads of examples of success coming to teams who have just sold a major asset(s). On the face of it we don't need to sell but standing still is going backwards and hopefully the Coady deal will open up a number of other opportunities.
|
|
|
Post by Floyds on Jul 3, 2015 11:11:26 GMT 1
As long as Mel Smooth's suggestion doesn't come to fruition... suicide
|
|