Babylon Posted 23 June 2017 Posted 23 June 2017 1 hour ago, StevieB said: He's the same guy that runs the lcfc hq account who is somehow on the pulse at lcfc at the moment a new itk on twitter it seems Let me guess, he's your mate as well
AKCJ Posted 23 June 2017 Posted 23 June 2017 12 minutes ago, Col city fan said: Ah.... There ya go then. I don't doubt that clubs use it. There are clubs in lower leagues that can't afford to send people abroad for months in the hope they find someone. It makes reasonable sense to find players that fit their style before committing to a scouting mission. However, I do doubt that clubs that spend millions on scouting and creating extensive scouting networks use it.
Turbogre Posted 23 June 2017 Posted 23 June 2017 Signed him on FM last night Couldn't get a work permit for him
Max Power Posted 23 June 2017 Posted 23 June 2017 Oooh lots of activity in this thread, has there been developments...?
HighPeakFox Posted 23 June 2017 Posted 23 June 2017 8 minutes ago, Max Power said: Oooh lots of activity in this thread, has there been developments...? No. Just a lot of empty vessels.
Guest Papasmurf Posted 23 June 2017 Posted 23 June 2017 2 minutes ago, Max Power said: Oooh lots of activity in this thread, has there been developments...? Football manager chat. Nothing to see here.
Guest Col city fan Posted 23 June 2017 Posted 23 June 2017 7 minutes ago, AKCJ said: I don't doubt that clubs use it. There are clubs in lower leagues that can't afford to send people abroad for months in the hope they find someone. It makes reasonable sense to find players that fit their style before committing to a scouting mission. However, I do doubt that clubs that spend millions on scouting and creating extensive scouting networks use it.
SheppyFox Posted 23 June 2017 Author Posted 23 June 2017 10 minutes ago, Max Power said: Oooh lots of activity in this thread, has there been developments...? Arguing about a computer game mostly
norwichfox Posted 23 June 2017 Posted 23 June 2017 2 minutes ago, SheppyFox said: Arguing about a computer game mostly You can get games for a computer....whatever next
The_77 Posted 23 June 2017 Posted 23 June 2017 So glad I know by now not to get my hopes up when a thread suddenly increases by a few pages.
chadlcfc Posted 23 June 2017 Posted 23 June 2017 37 minutes ago, Finnegan said: @Ricey might frown at me for being this cynical but I've always assumed these sorts of articles are at least semi planted as marketing. The sky sports news stuff comes with big football manager official logos on it and sky sports is conversely advertised within football manager, as is the Guardian iirc. It's all just advertising. I highly doubt any serious sports team does their scouting on a computer game. The list of football manager wonderkids that go on to be real life flops is both enormous and a running joke with fans, Cherno Samba etc. I am a big Football Manager fan and do a lot of listening to podcasts and reading on the game and the background. Sports Interactive who make the game have a separate database they work on with ProZone which includes a lot of real time stats. Basically the same as FM but with running distances, sprints etc for the current season. Big clubs around the world use this to find players. The subscription is a huge amount for it but it is very heavily used by big teams.
Jacnah Posted 23 June 2017 Posted 23 June 2017 1 hour ago, Finnegan said: @Ricey might frown at me for being this cynical but I've always assumed these sorts of articles are at least semi planted as marketing. The sky sports news stuff comes with big football manager official logos on it and sky sports is conversely advertised within football manager, as is the Guardian iirc. It's all just advertising. I highly doubt any serious sports team does their scouting on a computer game. The list of football manager wonderkids that go on to be real life flops is both enormous and a running joke with fans, Cherno Samba etc. mind you, it might explain some of last summers signings if they do!
Fridgechef Posted 23 June 2017 Posted 23 June 2017 http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/06/23/man-city-iheanacho-sparks-rumours-of-imminent-move-to-leicester-city-with-latest-action-on-twitter/ INTERESTING... I would love him here.
AKCJ Posted 23 June 2017 Posted 23 June 2017 Just now, Fridgechef said: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/06/23/man-city-iheanacho-sparks-rumours-of-imminent-move-to-leicester-city-with-latest-action-on-twitter/ INTERESTING... I would love him here. Was that article written by Roy Fox?
UPinCarolina Posted 23 June 2017 Posted 23 June 2017 13 minutes ago, Stevosevic said: Would rather not have him, than have to give him back and be in the same position a year or two years down the road. I don't rent what I can afford to purchase AND need.
Fox 4 Life Posted 23 June 2017 Posted 23 June 2017 2 minutes ago, UPinCarolina said: Would rather not have him, than have to give him back and be in the same position a year or two years down the road. I don't rent what I can afford to purchase AND need. We would make 10m profit from reading that? No brainer for me. If they want him back it's because he smashes it here and we make some money. Got to remember even if he does very well he still probably won't be better than what they have
Stevosevic Posted 23 June 2017 Posted 23 June 2017 He's have to be exceptional for Man City to want to buy him back....so we would have had a cracking player for 2 years if that was the case
UPinCarolina Posted 23 June 2017 Posted 23 June 2017 1 minute ago, Stevosevic said: He's have to be exceptional for Man City to want to buy him back....so we would have had a cracking player for 2 years if that was the case I suppose we would ultimately benefit in a buy-back deal, but we could also be looking at making less in a buy-back deal than we would if we purchased now. Our window for success at the PL level may also be somewhat small, and this could help us capitalize. I can see both sides as offering valid points.
norwichfox Posted 23 June 2017 Posted 23 June 2017 12 minutes ago, Fox 4 Life said: We would make 10m profit from reading that? No brainer for me. If they want him back it's because he smashes it here and we make some money. Got to remember even if he does very well he still probably won't be better than what they have Seems sort of OK providing it's not one that is enforceable before at least one (maybe 2) full season(s) with us first...
turtmcfly Posted 23 June 2017 Posted 23 June 2017 2 minutes ago, UPinCarolina said: I suppose we would ultimately benefit in a buy-back deal, but we could also be looking at making less in a buy-back deal than we would if we purchased now. ...and we could also be looking at losing more if he's a flop. Seems academic anyway if the option is clause or no deal. A few minutes ago this was a flat 'no' from you based on a buy-back clause being in place. I'm now none the wiser. If you admit 'we would ultimately benefit in a buy-back deal' then that would be a very strange position to still hold. The only downside to an activated buy-back that I can see is that we could have bought someone else who would have been as good or brought on one of the youngsters through the ranks during the year/two years he'd be here. Not a very convincing argument if you ask me...
SheppyFox Posted 23 June 2017 Author Posted 23 June 2017 Feels a temporary step up with that kind of clause
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