singers_pore
Well-Known Member
I have been quite surprised by the reactions of some fans to the bonus issue. So here are my thoughts.
1. The "spin" from Fisher is that the previous bonus system (1,000 for each match appearance, 1,000 for each win) rewarded failure. I disagree. The bonus for match appearance is not a bonus for "turning up to work" as some people on here and GMK have said. Rather the bonus is for being good enough to be picked for the first team. Also, an appearance bonus means that the players have to do what the manager says or they will be out the team and lose their bonus. Therefore, a match appearance bonus seems to be important for incentivizing the players and for getting them to obey the manager. At least, that's what Ranson (ex-player) thought which is why he introduced that particular bonus scheme. Of course, Fisher who has never played the game knows better.
2. Consider Keogh versus Eastwood. Do fans really think that Keogh does not deserve more than Eastwood. After all, Eastwood seemingly couldn't be arsed to get himself into the first team whereas Keogh was essentially an ever present. If you drop the appearance bonuses essentially you are saying that a player who plays hardly any first team games (e.g., Eastwood) should be paid nearly the same as a player who puts in the effort every week (e.g., Keogh).
3. Fisher's comments about "rewarding failure" are very misleading as players were being paid bonuses for each win. The fact that they won so few games last year suggests that the squad simply wasn't good enough - it does not suggest that there was a problem with the reward system.
4. Discussions about players' wages are invariably dominated by low-income supporters who are essentially jealous of those who are able to earn good money. From my perspective, it's crazy to think that our players are being paid too much given how short their careers are. There are loads of people in the world of business earning 100,000, 250,000 p.a. or more. Those accountants and bankers don't accept lower salaries than they are promised in their contracts so why should footballers. I realize it is fashionable for fans to berate footballers as being greedy and out of touch. I think the truth is that many fans are out of touch and suffer from envy due to their own low incomes.
5. Finally, it seems from Fisher's comments that players' bonuses this year are based on whether or not they get promotion. That's fine if we are in the top 8 or so around Xmas. How about if we are in the bottom 8? Without win bonuses and appearance bonuses, there will be less incentive to play hard and keep the club out of L2.
Ok, those are my thoughts. I am sure many people will disagree but let's not make it personal, eh.
1. The "spin" from Fisher is that the previous bonus system (1,000 for each match appearance, 1,000 for each win) rewarded failure. I disagree. The bonus for match appearance is not a bonus for "turning up to work" as some people on here and GMK have said. Rather the bonus is for being good enough to be picked for the first team. Also, an appearance bonus means that the players have to do what the manager says or they will be out the team and lose their bonus. Therefore, a match appearance bonus seems to be important for incentivizing the players and for getting them to obey the manager. At least, that's what Ranson (ex-player) thought which is why he introduced that particular bonus scheme. Of course, Fisher who has never played the game knows better.
2. Consider Keogh versus Eastwood. Do fans really think that Keogh does not deserve more than Eastwood. After all, Eastwood seemingly couldn't be arsed to get himself into the first team whereas Keogh was essentially an ever present. If you drop the appearance bonuses essentially you are saying that a player who plays hardly any first team games (e.g., Eastwood) should be paid nearly the same as a player who puts in the effort every week (e.g., Keogh).
3. Fisher's comments about "rewarding failure" are very misleading as players were being paid bonuses for each win. The fact that they won so few games last year suggests that the squad simply wasn't good enough - it does not suggest that there was a problem with the reward system.
4. Discussions about players' wages are invariably dominated by low-income supporters who are essentially jealous of those who are able to earn good money. From my perspective, it's crazy to think that our players are being paid too much given how short their careers are. There are loads of people in the world of business earning 100,000, 250,000 p.a. or more. Those accountants and bankers don't accept lower salaries than they are promised in their contracts so why should footballers. I realize it is fashionable for fans to berate footballers as being greedy and out of touch. I think the truth is that many fans are out of touch and suffer from envy due to their own low incomes.
5. Finally, it seems from Fisher's comments that players' bonuses this year are based on whether or not they get promotion. That's fine if we are in the top 8 or so around Xmas. How about if we are in the bottom 8? Without win bonuses and appearance bonuses, there will be less incentive to play hard and keep the club out of L2.
Ok, those are my thoughts. I am sure many people will disagree but let's not make it personal, eh.
