UpTheLeagueFox Posted 11 September 2012 Share Posted 11 September 2012 Our manager has been under severe pressure from the owners to ease the wage bill wherever possible - that's why the players we've brought in have been much lower down the financial scale than under Sven when he torched a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted 11 September 2012 Share Posted 11 September 2012 Our manager has been under severe pressure from the owners to ease the wage bill wherever possible - that's why the players we've brought in have been much lower down the financial scale than under Sven when he torched a lot. I'm sure Kennedy was hardly on a king's ransom. If you wanted to shave more off of the wages bill Beckford was sitting in Huddersfield with paperwork signed and ready to go... Anyway, makes no sense to me to leave yourself short and having to ask players to play out of their natural position when you had perfectly decent cover. And when you see the player is out of work still it makes even less sense. Time to move on anyway I guess, hey ho. Just hope it does not come back to haunt us if we pick up a few knocks mid season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charl91 Posted 11 September 2012 Share Posted 11 September 2012 When all players are fit there are enough players to shit around at the back when needed. Sounds disgusting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky Posted 11 September 2012 Share Posted 11 September 2012 I'm sure Kennedy was hardly on a king's ransom. If you wanted to shave more off of the wages bill Beckford was sitting in Huddersfield with paperwork signed and ready to go... Anyway, makes no sense to me to leave yourself short and having to ask players to play out of their natural position when you had perfectly decent cover. And when you see the player is out of work still it makes even less sense. Time to move on anyway I guess, hey ho. Just hope it does not come back to haunt us if we pick up a few knocks mid season. But if that player wants regular first-team football what's the point of keeping him? Konchesky is clearly our best LB, although out of form currently, De Laet is able to play there, Schlupp seems comfortable if asked, so we do have cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charl91 Posted 11 September 2012 Share Posted 11 September 2012 I'm sure Kennedy was hardly on a king's ransom. If you wanted to shave more off of the wages bill Beckford was sitting in Huddersfield with paperwork signed and ready to go... Anyway, makes no sense to me to leave yourself short and having to ask players to play out of their natural position when you had perfectly decent cover. And when you see the player is out of work still it makes even less sense. If he really wanted game time though, then I can understand why he left. He knows he probably wont get many, if any games for us, and if he's on a free then lots of clubs might take a gamble on him. It's not as if footballers are short of money, so he could probably survive a while without work if he had to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted 11 September 2012 Share Posted 11 September 2012 If he really wanted game time though, then I can understand why he left. He knows he probably wont get many, if any games for us, and if he's on a free then lots of clubs might take a gamble on him. It's not as if footballers are short of money, so he could probably survive a while without work if he had to. I repeat... He is now WITHOUT a club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 11 September 2012 Share Posted 11 September 2012 Obviously wasn't good enough, but we haven't got much cover at left back and I don't rate Konchesky that much. I know De Laet can fill in at left full back, and so can Schlupp, but I still don't get the decision either unless Pearson is under lots of pressure to get rid of wages. Every little does help, but I bet Kennedy wasn't on that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted 11 September 2012 Share Posted 11 September 2012 Obviously wasn't good enough, but we haven't got much cover at left back and I don't rate Konchesky that much. I know De Laet can fill in at left full back, and so can Schlupp, but I still don't get the decision either unless Pearson is under lots of pressure to get rid of wages. Every little does help, but I bet Kennedy wasn't on that much. And seeing as we sold Peltier for next to nothing who would play right back if De Laet was moved to left back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indierich06 Posted 11 September 2012 Share Posted 11 September 2012 And seeing as we sold Peltier for next to nothing who would play right back if De Laet was moved to left back? Liam Moore. Once Whitbread and SSL are fully match fit, we'll have plenty of cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 11 September 2012 Share Posted 11 September 2012 Moore I suppose (which is a shame considering he looks good at centre half) with St Ledger/Whitbread coming in at centre back, or St Ledger moving to right back with Moore staying at centre back. Personally don't think St Ledger is a right back though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raw Dykes Posted 11 September 2012 Share Posted 11 September 2012 And seeing as we sold Peltier for next to nothing who would play right back if De Laet was moved to left back? How much did we get for Peltier? We've got Moore and St. Ledger as cover for right back. I expect Kennedy wanted first team football, we didn't need him, and we let him go when the transfer window was about to close so he could find a new club. Maybe no clubs wanted to pay a transfer fee, but there could be a few clubs willing to sign him on a free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain... Posted 11 September 2012 Share Posted 11 September 2012 And seeing as we sold Peltier for next to nothing who would play right back if De Laet was moved to left back? SSL or Moore. I don't see what is so hard to get, I think the only thing throwing you is that Kennedy is not behaving like a normal greedy money obsessed footballer and isn't happy to sit around not doing anything earning a good wage. Contracts can only be ended with consent from both parties, our higher earners won't cancel or allow us to pay them off despite being surplus to requirements because they are greedy mercenaries, there is no point paying off a contract for more than the value of the wages on the time left for the contract to run, so it is only worth it if it stands to make a saving. Nobody was interested in him in the transfer window, he was not going to get any game time as Schlupp is ahead of him in the pecking order, we gave him a lump sum, cleared up some wages, he is free to find another club. A simple clean business transaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlueBrett Posted 11 September 2012 Share Posted 11 September 2012 He was never likely to play, particularly given Schlupp's recent performances at LB. Makes perfect sense to me. How much 'cover' do some people think we need?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indierich06 Posted 11 September 2012 Share Posted 11 September 2012 Wouldn't it piss you off if the manager played a striker in your position rather than give you a game? I don't think he was on the bench, but it would still grate if it was me in that position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Fatboyslow_ Posted 11 September 2012 Share Posted 11 September 2012 When all players are fit there are enough players to shit around at the back when needed. Oh Babs this will come back to haunt you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted 11 September 2012 Share Posted 11 September 2012 Wouldn't it piss you off if the manager played a striker in your position rather than give you a game? I don't think he was on the bench, but it would still grate if it was me in that position. He had left already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indierich06 Posted 11 September 2012 Share Posted 11 September 2012 He had left already. Ahhh, thought it was after that. Stil, he clearly wasn't going to get a look in this season. Probably thought he'd chance his arm by leaving and looking for another club. I'd be very surprised if he hasn't had offers, I imagine his agent will be doing his utmost to sort out the best, most lucrative move for him - hes got plenty of time to weigh up his options before the free transfer window closes. I wouldn't rush into anything if I was him, I'd see what was available and take my time - clubs get injuries etc, he would be quite an attractive proposition on a free transfer I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 11 September 2012 Share Posted 11 September 2012 To clarify that his preferred position is RB, he will play at CB if asked. I have never heard him say, or have seen any evidence of him playing as a left back. Well Pearson and the Mercury both stated he can play in any position. www.google.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 11 September 2012 Share Posted 11 September 2012 I'm sure Kennedy was hardly on a king's ransom. If you wanted to shave more off of the wages bill Beckford was sitting in Huddersfield with paperwork signed and ready to go. Because Pearson obviously believes those who fan fill in at left back, are better options than those who can fill in up front. Anyway, makes no sense to me to leave yourself short and having to ask players to play out of their natural position when you had perfectly decent cover. It does if they are good enough. And when you see the player is out of work still it makes even less sense. Why? You think he would have had his contract paid up for x percentage if he wasn't sure of offers? Just hope it does not come back to haunt us if we pick up a few knocks mid season. Well most of the time the loan window is there if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raw Dykes Posted 11 September 2012 Share Posted 11 September 2012 Ahhh, thought it was after that. Stil, he clearly wasn't going to get a look in this season. Probably thought he'd chance his arm by leaving and looking for another club. I'd be very surprised if he hasn't had offers, I imagine his agent will be doing his utmost to sort out the best, most lucrative move for him - hes got plenty of time to weigh up his options before the free transfer window closes. I wouldn't rush into anything if I was him, I'd see what was available and take my time - clubs get injuries etc, he would be quite an attractive proposition on a free transfer I think. I'm pretty sure clubs can sign unattached players whenever they like. As far as I'm aware, the free transfer window is just for taking players for free off other clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 20 September 2012 Author Share Posted 20 September 2012 Going to Barnley Sky Sports understands that Barnsley have finalised a deal for former Leicester full-back Tom Kennedy. The 27-year-old became a free agent late last month after mutually agreeing to terminate his deal with the Foxes. A number of clubs have been in talks with the former Rochdaleman, but now he has agreed a deal with Barnsley. Kennedy had been training with the Tykes and has now agreed terms with his former Dale manager Keith Hill - who is in charge at Oakwell. Kennedy has been signed in time to be in contention for Saturday's clash with Birmingham City - which is live on Sky Sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_w Posted 20 September 2012 Share Posted 20 September 2012 Good move for him, felt a bit sorry for him because when he did get a chance he always did pretty well for us. Hope he has a good season at Barnsley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxesfan1989 Posted 20 September 2012 Share Posted 20 September 2012 I don't rate Barnsley, have been saying they are going to get relegated for about 3 years now. But fair play, they haven't, and I assumed he would go to L1 so well done to the lad, good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted 20 September 2012 Share Posted 20 September 2012 Got £150,000 pay off from us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannythefox Posted 20 September 2012 Share Posted 20 September 2012 I don't rate Barnsley, have been saying they are going to get relegated for about 3 years now. But fair play, they haven't, and I assumed he would go to L1 so well done to the lad, good luck! They beat us last year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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