if you were a player…

[Lambert09]

If you were a player how do you honestly think you would act around transfers? 

 

 

Firstly, you must ignore all allegiance to leicester. 

 

But i’m curious for a few examples and just honest thoughts. 

 

How would you act in the following: 

 

Fofanas situation:  Just returned from a horror injury. Big club wants you and is offering to tripple your wages and a 7 year deal. 
 

mahrez’s: you’ve had the dream move blocked for a few windows, then they come back in for you 

 

youri: Contracts running down, interest from big clubs but nobody willing to pay a large fee 

 

simpson: Club you love is moving on, you’re not really needed anymore, still got time to forge a career elsewhere

 

 

go on then, let’s see who thinks they’d be a bit of a dick 

[StanSP]

I'm moving for the big money all the time if there's no allegiance to Leicester. Or at least where I'm wanted in the Simpson scenario. Careers are short and it'd set me/my family up for years, generations even. 

 

 

[Fox92]

We all say stay at City but let’s be honest sport is about winning and Mahrez has showed this with how much he has gone into win.

[Lambert09]

For myself I think i’m a pretty reasonable person, wouldn’t want to cause any trouble really and i like to think i’d appreciate where i’m at. 

 

Definitely would have been quiet and calm about fofanas situation, more likely to act like maguire… shut up and just get on with it, let the clubs hash it out. 

 

For mahrez, i’d probably be knocking on doors and losing my patience a little. I understand there’s a point where you’d be seeing your career being held back by the club being overly demanding. (no need for his comments about us afterwards mind)

 

for youri, I like to think that i’d do exactly what he has. Let the football do the talking and assess things at the end, don’t rule anything out. 

 

for simmo, that’s a tough one. I personally think I’d probably not be happy not playing and would want to get out and play but Playing the fuchs role at a club you love would probably bring more happiness and less risk. this would be a gut feeling but knowing me, i think i’d go out and play down a division 

[Dames]

19 minutes ago, Lambert09 said:

If you were a player how do you honestly think you would act around transfers? 

 

 

Firstly, you must ignore all allegiance to leicester. 

 

But i’m curious for a few examples and just honest thoughts. 

 

How would you act in the following: 

 

Fofanas situation:  Just returned from a horror injury. Big club wants you and is offering to tripple your wages and a 7 year deal. 
 

mahrez’s: you’ve had the dream move blocked for a few windows, then they come back in for you 

 

youri: Contracts running down, interest from big clubs but nobody willing to pay a large fee 

 

simpson: Club you love is moving on, you’re not really needed anymore, still got time to forge a career elsewhere

 

 

go on then, let’s see who thinks they’d be a bit of a dick 

In every single situation the answer is move on and make the most of it. For Fofana its a no brainer at the financials on offer considering his fitness is going to be up and down for the rest of his career. For Mahrez you get the chance double your wages and play in a team that has a very good chance of winning silverware every season. For Youri its going to be his last chance at a big move so positioning himself as a free agent is his best bet and for Simpson its about making the most of your last few years as a professional.

[Finnegan]

One club man. Don't care what they pay me, I'd give most of it away anyway. 

 

Playing for Leicester would be the end game. Only way I'd fvck off is if I was too crap for them to renew my contract but until then I'd Conrad Logan the fvck out of it and cling on for dear life. Offer to play for free if I had to. 

 

Edit: if I'm not me, and I'm not a Leicester fan, then obviously I go where my career takes me. But I'd never make a stink like Fofana, I wouldn't personally have an agent, I wouldn't be touting my business to other clubs. If I was desperate to leave and unhappy I'd maybe hand in a transfer request but if it's declined I'd crack on and graft cos that's my job. 

 

Edited 28 February 2023 by Finnegan

[somebum]

Just take the money no such thing as loyalty to a firm anymore. Somebody from the Daily Mail might get really upset about it but you have to look after number one in this life. Help others along the way...

[foxfanazer]

I'd move Where's best for my personal ambitions but showing respect for my current club would be very important. So not like Mahrez

 

I like the way Youri's conducted himself throughout

Edited 28 February 2023 by foxfanazer

[Lambert09]

I heard some pretty unsavoury things about Robbie Savage and what he used to do to try and get a move. Maybe it wasn’t as common for fans to know about but he used to just purposely play terribly and stop training and just force a club to move him. I’m sure he’s not the only one. 

 

can’t imagine ever wanting to go out in public and purposely embarass myself on the pitch. 🤷‍♂️

Edited 28 February 2023 by Lambert09

[filbertway]

26 minutes ago, Lambert09 said:

 

 

How would you act in the following: 

 

Fofanas situation:  Just returned from a horror injury. Big club wants you and is offering to tripple your wages and a 7 year deal. 

100% move, however for as long as I'm a player of my current club I'll respect them if they're respecting me.
 

mahrez’s: you’ve had the dream move blocked for a few windows, then they come back in for you 

100% move, however for as long as I'm a player of my current club I'll respect them if they're respecting me. I signed a contract and the club is under no obligation to accept a bid
 

 

youri: Contracts running down, interest from big clubs but nobody willing to pay a large fee 

If the club aren't willing to match my demands or ambitions, then I'll give me all till the end of the contract and part ways.
 

 

simpson: Club you love is moving on, you’re not really needed anymore, still got time to forge a career elsewhere

If nobody is offering equal or better money. As an aging and limited player, I'd stay at the club as long as possible to maximise earnings.

 

[Finnegan]

24 minutes ago, foxfanazer said:

I like the way Youri's conducted himself throughout

 

Yep, absolute model pro. Some of the pelters he's had on here genuinely make me fuming at times tbh. Done nothing to deserve it.

 

He's got every right to run his contract down.

[Royston.]

54 minutes ago, Fox92 said:

We all say stay at City but let’s be honest sport is about winning and Mahrez has showed this with how much he has gone into win.

Which could all be chalked off (yeah right)

[foxy boxing]

Players will always choose what's best for them and their careers, and they all have ambitions to play for a big club that is regular capable of winning trophies and being in European competitions year in year out.  

[adejo92]

51 minutes ago, Lambert09 said:

If you were a player how do you honestly think you would act around transfers? 

 

 

Firstly, you must ignore all allegiance to leicester. 

 

But i’m curious for a few examples and just honest thoughts. 

 

How would you act in the following: 

 

Fofanas situation:  Just returned from a horror injury. Big club wants you and is offering to tripple your wages and a 7 year deal. 
 

mahrez’s: you’ve had the dream move blocked for a few windows, then they come back in for you 

 

youri: Contracts running down, interest from big clubs but nobody willing to pay a large fee 

 

simpson: Club you love is moving on, you’re not really needed anymore, still got time to forge a career elsewhere

 

 

go on then, let’s see who thinks they’d be a bit of a dick 

 

Fofanas situation : Absolutely no allegiance to the club so would have to do whats best for me personally. Having wages X3, and playing for a club (On paper) more likely to get trophies and get me into my national team, no brainer, i'd be gone like a whippet.

 

Mahrez Situation : As above, no real allegiance to the club, considerable wage increase and a guarantee of trophies and Champions League. Having been blocked before, i'd be worried that the interest may cease so i'd be pushing for that move, Thank the club for everything but put myself first.

 

Youri Situation : I'd probably sit tight and weight up my options. With contract running down i'd know time was on my side. Not having the best season so i'd just wait to see what offers are available before deciding if to move or renew contract. Power is in my hands.

 

All three are very similar situations in as much as football is a short career and if there's an offer of more money / trophies and a better life for yourself and families, then its a no brainer. I don't think any of those three took any time to make their decision.

 

[lifted*fox]

55 minutes ago, StanSP said:

I'm moving for the big money all the time if there's no allegiance to Leicester. Or at least where I'm wanted in the Simpson scenario. Careers are short and it'd set me/my family up for years, generations even. 

 

 

 

same. I honestly don't understand everyone who gets teary-eyed about players treating their job... like a job. 

 

unless you've somehow cemented yourself as a complete club legend (Vardy) and you want to preserve that as a player, which I can understand, to some, is more important than just 'more money'.

 

but for most - it's money and opportunity to prove yourself at the highest level. 

 

the guys who get upset every time a player leaves and come out with all this 'BuT AfTEr eVErYThInG We DiD fOR HiM' nonsense... gimme a break. 

[StanSP]

3 minutes ago, lifted*fox said:

 

same. I honestly don't understand everyone who gets teary-eyed about players treating their job... like a job. 

 

unless you've somehow cemented yourself as a complete club legend (Vardy) and you want to preserve that as a player, which I can understand, to some, is more important than just 'more money'.

 

but for most - it's money and opportunity to prove yourself at the highest level. 

 

the guys who get upset every time a player leaves and come out with all this 'BuT AfTEr eVErYThInG We DiD fOR HiM' nonsense... gimme a break. 

Yeah there are certain ways to leave a club you have an affinity with and leave with decorum and respect. 

[grobyfox1990]

No allegiance to the employer, they do not have an allegiance to you, few bad games and you're out.

 

These people are at the top of their game and born winners, they will have total belief in themselves, take risks and go where opportunity is highest, Certainly won't be like that thread in the forum earlier advising a bloke with multiple job offers not to ask for better terms in case something may possibly go wrong maybe just in case.

[Aus Fox]

Isn’t it like any other job? I’d work hard where ever I  currently, but as new opportunities come up, I’d see what was best for my family and career growth at the time.

If someone came in and made a big offer,  that could meet my ambitions, with long term job security and in an area that I was happy to move my family to, I would be mad not to explore and take that offer.

At the end of the day, as much as it means to us, the fans, football is just a job for most people. Those with connections to the city and local area may be more inclined to stay and be close to family and friends, those who are not would be crazy not to explore all opportunities available.

[lifted*fox]

Just now, StanSP said:

Yeah there are certain ways to leave a club you have an affinity with and leave with decorum and respect. 

 

i think you can always try to leave with decorum and respect - even if not much affinity - and I understand it's a LITTLE jarring when a player looks like they're messing about but do I honesty care that much? not a single bit. who has time to get wound up about that stuff? it's between the club and the player. 

[Mark_w]

Obviously if I was lucky enough to be earning anything close to the average players wage playing for the club I support I would never leave. But setting that aside I generally take the path of least resistance.

Fofana - who signs a new contract and then three months later tries to force a move away? Just stupid. I think it's pretty inexcusable to sign that contract, not including a release clause, and then be trying to force a move through, not continuing to play and do the job you signed up for three months ago.

Mahrez - I really hope I wouldn't have been sitting in an airport twice a year. I like to think if I'd been signed by a club from the 2nd tier of my domestic league and ended up winning one of the most prestigious competitions in world football, I'd have accepted that I owe them and my teammates more than they owe me.

Tielemans - Doing exactly what Mahrez & Fofana should have done, class act, I'm very sad about it but absolutely no complaints, he's handled himself impeccably from the minute he arrived. Really hope this is what I'd have done.

Simpson - Didn't he just leave at the end of his contract? Not sure he had any choice in the matter? You'd just have to come to terms with it.
 

[Lambert09]

What about our local favourite... Vesty.....     Id 100% be taking a slight pay cut to play football! Especially in the world cup year. 

 

I find it a little baffling he didnt fancy fulham or bournemouth even if he was losing 20k to go there.  Thats one where my love for football would out weigh money.  You are still going to be very well off but id much rather play the game and lose a few quid. 

 

Id quit my job now if I could play football as a pro for half the wage. Probably a 1/4 if I could survive. 

Edited 28 February 2023 by Lambert09

[Facecloth]

Think another on to add to mix would be a Drinkwater situation. A big club comes in and you get chance to rekindle a partnership with a former teammate that was very successful (that part is very specific to DD you don't have to take that into account), but the big club is very stacked in your position with top class players. Do you believe in your own ability and think you can challenge for a spot or realise your limitations and choose game time over a pay increase.

[Tim1974]

Fofana: I wouldn't be a cry baby about it and ask if they would consider selling me next summer if the same opportunity arose.

 

Mahrez: I would be wanting to move on, thanks for everything you have done for me, but please can I reluctantly leave while my stock is high.

 

Youri: champions league Club yes

Anyone else forget it. Stay at Leicester on a two year deal.

 

Simpson: Thanks for the memories, any chance of a return one day in a coaching or ambassador role?

 

Vardy: walk right up to Wenger, say chat sh*t get banged. I wanna stay at Leicester, the best team in the land.

[Dan]

I'd want to move to the clubs with the most ambition / likelihood of winning trophies - though this is most likely to be the best bidder.

[SkidsFox]

19 minutes ago, Lambert09 said:

What about our local favourite... Vesty.....     Id 100% be taking a slight pay cut to play football! Especially in the world cup year. 

 

I find it a little baffling he didnt fancy fulham or bournemouth even if he was losing 20k to go there.  Thats one where my love for football would out weigh money.  You are still going to be very well off but id much rather play the game and lose a few quid. 

 

Id quit my job now if I could play football as a pro for half the wage. Probably a 1/4 if I could survive. 

Not sure about this. If I'd taken a pay cut and everybody else was on a stable contract, or even on better terms, then I suspect it'd eat away at me.