Zero Chance (3 Viewers)

[edgy]

"Asked if he’s been reassured that Gyokeres won’t be sold in January, Robins, who was also named Manager of the Month today, said: “Um, it’s a good question. I haven’t asked for any reassurances but I am just saying there’s absolutely zero chance that he will be sold in January.”

Bold statement.

 

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[edgy]

Robins is clever with his words. He hasnt asked for re-assurances. But he's clearly had some.

 

[Evo1883]

Bold statement.

Good

 

[SBT]

He's leaving on a free

 

[shmmeee]

Robins is clever with his words. He hasnt asked for re-assurances. But he's clearly had some.

Robins plays his cards so close to his chest.

 

[slowpoke]

Robins is clever with his words. He hasnt asked for re-assurances. But he's clearly had some.

Well he has, he spoke to our new owner only last week

 

[fatso]

That's it then, he's gone

 

[Jesse Carver]

Bold statement.

We're selling him to a Portuguese or Turkish club then... their windows are open longer.

 

[PVA]

I hope that doesn't come back to bite him (/us).

 

[RegTheDonk]

Good stuff. Him saying zero chance is also putting his own rep and word on the line - I take that as a message to the owners: sell him and I'll be off too.

 

[gspotgaz]

No way are we turning down 20 million

 

[mark82]

No way are we turning down 20 million

We don't really know what our financial position will be on e the takeover goes through.

Anyway, doubt we'll have to turn down £20m offers as there won't be any.

 

[Covskyblue]

Good stuff. Him saying zero chance is also putting his own rep and word on the line - I take that as a message to the owners: sell him and I'll be off too.

I read it in that way too, almost a slight threat. Time will tell I suppose

 

[Briles]

Defo an indirect ultimatum. Nice.

 

[edgy]

I dont read this as an ultimatum at all. Nothing in his language to suspect it.

If it was, his words would've been something along the lines of " I won't be selling him " or the usual "he's not going anywhere unless a ridiculous offer comes in"

He's catagorically ruled out a sale and for him to do so, means he knows.

 

[The Philosopher]

I dont read this as an ultimatum at all. Nothing in his language to suspect it.

If it was, his words would've been something along the lines of " I won't be selling him " or the usual "he's not going anywhere unless a ridiculous offer comes in"

He's catagorically ruled out a sale and for him to do so, means he knows.

Mark Robins has a very particular demeanour.

Upon learning that his dad was a senior old school Copper it kind of fits in. Mark has got that kind of demeanour IMO.

Is it just me that sees that?

 

[Greggs]

Mark Robins has a very particular demeanour.

Upon learning that his dad was a senior old school Copper it kind of fits in. Mark has got that kind of demeanour IMO.

Is it just me that sees that?

Yep.

 

[fernandopartridge]

Mark Robins has a very particular demeanour.

Upon learning that his dad was a senior old school Copper it kind of fits in. Mark has got that kind of demeanour IMO.

Is it just me that sees that?

He only said "hello" once to Clive at the start of the interview?

 

[The Philosopher]

He only said "hello" once to Clive at the start of the interview?

That’s actually quite witty.

 

[letsallsingtogether]

Was that his statement or the Clubs?

 

[SkyBlueScottie]

Vik has also said he isnt going to move for the sake of moving, he is happy, playing and scoring. He doesnt want to move and sit on the bench.

 

[skyblu3sk]

I have never heard him be so clear on any potential transfer. I wonder if a mix of takeover with the owner saying dont need to sell to invest and potentially a new contract for Vik being affordable at a good level could be on the cards.

 

[The Philosopher]

Vik has also said he isnt going to move for the sake of moving, he is happy, playing and scoring. He doesnt want to move and sit on the bench.

With our wage bill as it is do you think Gyok has had a decent rise?

Should DK stick a huge promotion bonus contract offer in front of the players as his first move?

 

[shmmeee]

With our wage bill as it is do you think Gyok has had a decent rise?

Should DK stick a huge promotion bonus contract offer in front of the players as his first move?

He’s still on the contract he signed when he signed for us so unless it was loaded with performance and yearly increases probably not that bad.

 

[The Philosopher]

I’m actually concerned that by saying “there is absolutely zero chance of Gyokores is being sold in January” means that we’ve accepted a million or two as a pre-contract exclusivity because he’s going in the summer.

“Zero chance” is pretty definite. If someone bid 50m (I know) then unless he’s already summer-sold you cannot say “zero chance”.

 

[shmmeee]

I’m actually concerned that by saying “there is absolutely zero chance of Gyokores is being sold in January” means that we’ve accepted a million or two as a pre-contract exclusivity because he’s going in the summer.

“Zero chance” is pretty definite. If someone bid 50m (I know) then unless he’s already summer-sold you cannot say “zero chance”.

Id be amazed if he stayed in the summer unless we go up or he has a stinker of a second half of the season.

 

[Deleted member 5849]

It's a turn of phrase. of course he'd go if we got an offer that made no sense to refuse.

 

[clint van damme]

I’m actually concerned that by saying “there is absolutely zero chance of Gyokores is being sold in January” means that we’ve accepted a million or two as a pre-contract exclusivity because he’s going in the summer.

“Zero chance” is pretty definite. If someone bid 50m (I know) then unless he’s already summer-sold you cannot say “zero chance”.

I think that's the case, though that makes him a city player for 6 months longer than I expected

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

We don't really know what our financial position will be on e the takeover goes through.

Anyway, doubt we'll have to turn down £20m offers as there won't be any.

 

[Sick Boy]

I’m actually concerned that by saying “there is absolutely zero chance of Gyokores is being sold in January” means that we’ve accepted a million or two as a pre-contract exclusivity because he’s going in the summer.

“Zero chance” is pretty definite. If someone bid 50m (I know) then unless he’s already summer-sold you cannot say “zero chance”.

Unless we get promoted, we'll have next to no chance of keeping him in the summer, especially if he hasn't signed a new contract.

 

[sotvtoday]

With our wage bill as it is do you think Gyok has had a decent rise?

Should DK stick a huge promotion bonus contract offer in front of the players as his first move?

DK (who hasn't yet been approved as an owner has he?) will be doing fuck all in January. It's a hoax! I'll run naked around Broadgate (whatever happens).

 

[WestEndAgro]

DK (who hasn't yet been approved as an owner has he?) will be doing fuck all in January. It's a hoax! I'll run naked around Broadgate (whatever happens).

Book marked

 

[The Philosopher]

Book marked

I hope 1st Feb is -20 degrees C.

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

It's a turn of phrase. of course he'd go if we got an offer that made no sense to refuse.

Correct. It's probably a ploy to turn 12 million into 16 anyway.

Sadly that'll all be undone when Boddy starts speed dialling every other chairman in the league come January!

 

[shmmeee]

Right. Can someone explain the “King is a hoax”/“King is Sisu in disguise” theory to me?