Popular Post WigstonWanderer Posted 28 January 2021 Popular Post Posted 28 January 2021 I do think there’s something contemptible about a player deliberately running down his contract, presumably sacrificing a prime playing year in a short career for a signing on fee, whilst simultaneously sucking a healthy wage from the club and offering nothing. 11
mozartfox Posted 28 January 2021 Posted 28 January 2021 4 minutes ago, WigstonWanderer said: I do think there’s something contemptible about a player deliberately running down his contract, presumably sacrificing a prime playing year in a short career for a signing on fee, whilst simultaneously sucking a healthy wage from the club and offering nothing. He should be made to play in every single U23 game. 1
fuchsntf Posted 28 January 2021 Posted 28 January 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, WigstonWanderer said: I do think there’s something contemptible about a player deliberately running down his contract, presumably sacrificing a prime playing year in a short career for a signing on fee, whilst simultaneously sucking a healthy wage from the club and offering nothing. Maybe he did try und apply himself, consistently talking with Rodgers asking for a regular chance.... Edited 28 January 2021 by fuchsntf
sacreblueits442 Posted 28 January 2021 Posted 28 January 2021 7 minutes ago, WigstonWanderer said: I do think there’s something contemptible about a player deliberately running down his contract, presumably sacrificing a prime playing year in a short career for a signing on fee, whilst simultaneously sucking a healthy wage from the club and offering nothing. ....because someone is running down his contract does not mean he can't play within that period!!! If the club refuses to play him then that is not his issue, he is still receiving a wage from his present club and should they choose not to play him then that is their prerogative.
Angus Scott Posted 28 January 2021 Posted 28 January 2021 30 minutes ago, WigstonWanderer said: I do think there’s something contemptible about a player deliberately running down his contract, presumably sacrificing a prime playing year in a short career for a signing on fee, whilst simultaneously sucking a healthy wage from the club and offering nothing. Loads of players refuse to sign new contracts for a variety of reasons, since Bosman that is their right & absolutely nothing wrong with it. For some reason BR has chosen not to select him which baffles me as he is certainly a better option off the bench than say Hamza or Thomas, especially as we are short of attacking options. Perhaps he wants to make an example of him. If so I think it's a bit pathetic. Winaldum looks like he is running his contract down yet he plays every game for Liverpool.
WigstonWanderer Posted 28 January 2021 Posted 28 January 2021 (edited) To those who have replied to my post above, I’m not suggesting that he doesn’t have the legal right to run his contract down. I am saying that a more honourable course of action would have been to find a new club when our management made it clear that he was unlikely to get any playing time due to being too far down the pecking order. Just wasting his own prime playing time to grab a bit of money at the expense of the club is rather tacky and lacks integrity & ambition IMO. Edited 28 January 2021 by WigstonWanderer 3
Samilktray Posted 28 January 2021 Posted 28 January 2021 We don’t see this sort of energy towards Matty James, a player who signed a decent contract with us be owing he didn’t have the physical capabilities to consistently play games for us. Just lacks integrity imo
baldeagle Posted 28 January 2021 Posted 28 January 2021 17 minutes ago, Samilktray said: We don’t see this sort of energy towards Matty James, a player who signed a decent contract with us be owing he didn’t have the physical capabilities to consistently play games for us. Just lacks integrity imo Matty James is a completely different scenario and has even gone out on loan twice this year to ty to get fit
splinterdream Posted 28 January 2021 Posted 28 January 2021 49 minutes ago, Angus Scott said: Loads of players refuse to sign new contracts for a variety of reasons, since Bosman that is their right & absolutely nothing wrong with it. For some reason BR has chosen not to select him which baffles me as he is certainly a better option off the bench than say Hamza or Thomas, especially as we are short of attacking options. Perhaps he wants to make an example of him. If so I think it's a bit pathetic. Winaldum looks like he is running his contract down yet he plays every game for Liverpool. I can absolutely understand Rodgers not playing him if he's refused to sign a new contract, he's no longer part of the team so needs to be sidelined. 1
Merchant_Banker Posted 28 January 2021 Posted 28 January 2021 On 27/01/2021 at 11:44, mozartfox said: I am excited - the number 7 is free -- announce Ronaldo Rudders! Too old, no sell on fee!
UniFox21 Posted 28 January 2021 Posted 28 January 2021 14 minutes ago, moore_94 said: Ah the classic English player in Germany comparisons.
Simoken Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 About time, i think his attitude in his last game tells you all you need to know. The way he took that free-kick off Tielemens and you could sense there was something not right with the reaction. bye goodluck
sdb Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 FFS, we're gonna finally get rid of him and he's gonna decapitate himself on the helicopter blade as he flies over to sign the contract.
Guest Chocolate Teapot Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 (edited) Why do Leverkusen need him? They seem to be stock piling players. Their squad has about 8 wingers and 4 right backs. Send Wirtz back in return? 🤣 Edited 29 January 2021 by Chocolate Teapot
Keiriel Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 2 minutes ago, sdb said: FFS, we're gonna finally get rid of him and he's gonna decapitate himself on the helicopter blade as he flies over to sign the contract. I can only imagine his last words as he exits the chopper: Leverkusen Staff: "Nein! Nein!" Gray: "Nah mate, I'm a winger!" 1
surrifox Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 (edited) 18 minutes ago, moore_94 said: “Trying to find agreement” - I doubt we’re asking a fortune so they probably want him for nothing . S**t or get off the pot - pikeys Edited 29 January 2021 by surrifox
NewquayFox Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 How can this gobshite be involved in a bidding war with some top European teams, it’s not April 1st already is it... 1
1972 Fox Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 5 minutes ago, NewquayFox said: How can this gobshite be involved in a bidding war with some top European teams, it’s not April 1st already is it... Hardly a bidding war. It will only be a nominal fee for any team taking him now, or on a free in the summer.
hackenbacker Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 13 hours ago, moore_94 said: ohhhh my ... they will be disappointed!
winteriscoming Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 10 minutes ago, Wymsey said: Where do Sky get their 'sources' from? A lad from Enderby called Sean. 1
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