clint van damme
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I don't begrudge it, but if it's not affordable I don't want us repeating the same mistakes that have caused the last decade long shitshow
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I don't begrudge it, but if it's not affordable I don't want us repeating the same mistakes that have caused the last decade long shitshow
Matt smith
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If I’m a player I’m not begrudging Gus getting the salary quoted
the best players get paid the most money
Chasing a season or two of success? With that attitude we’ll be going back into league one
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The club will set a cap on wages and ultimately offer that max to players like Hamer. Problem will be other clubs within the league can offer more, never mind those in the prem. Only way round it is to offer bigger bonus on if we gain promotion.
MR would of had knowledge of a pay structure and the minimum budget before he signed his extension. Im sure he will want Hamer to stay but will be happy the club is in a better position than its ever been to improve again. If Hamer wants to leave he will, if he doesn't then the club must stick to the structure and build around our better players.
We will know over the next few weeks how serious we are at going one step further. And until time gives us the answer, its always better to keep your powder dry and trust in MR and his staff. As for Doug he has to be as transparent as he possibly can. His task is to leave the club in a better state than he found it and so far i do see improvements. Still a long way to go but ill give him the benefit of doubt until he gives me a big enough reason not too. I think this summer is MR toughest test yet and Doug"s biggest and most important period since he walked in the door.
MR would of had knowledge of a pay structure and the minimum budget before he signed his extension. Im sure he will want Hamer to stay but will be happy the club is in a better position than its ever been to improve again. If Hamer wants to leave he will, if he doesn't then the club must stick to the structure and build around our better players.
We will know over the next few weeks how serious we are at going one step further. And until time gives us the answer, its always better to keep your powder dry and trust in MR and his staff. As for Doug he has to be as transparent as he possibly can. His task is to leave the club in a better state than he found it and so far i do see improvements. Still a long way to go but ill give him the benefit of doubt until he gives me a big enough reason not too. I think this summer is MR toughest test yet and Doug"s biggest and most important period since he walked in the door.
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Matt smith
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If it genuinely isn’t affordable I get your point Clint, but come on surely
it’s quarter of a million a year
clint van damme
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But we ended up in League two doing exactly what you're advocating, (an over simplification admittedly).
And I've seen enough from Robins to know we don't need to break the bank to give him a squad he can keep in the championship.
clint van damme
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Well that's the thing, none of us Really know if it is or not, if it is, and so is a few others following suit then great, crack on, but let's not start spending money we haven't got if it's not.
Ccfcisparks
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It’s not just £20k either, there will be plenty of terms and bonuses incorporated into a new contract which will boost that £20k higher. I agree we should be cautious about setting a new precedent
Matt smith
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Robins worked miracles for sure, but generally speaking, teams with a firm commitment to budget discipline are more likely to be swept aside by teams who have none.
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Ccfcisparks
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How do you know he could get 40 in prem, has anyone actually come in for him?
GIMOC
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How isn’t it affordable? we made money from the playoff run.that would cover his wages.
clint van damme
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I never said it wasn't affordable. If it is then great, but there's more to consider than the simple cost ofa rise in his salary.
He specifically said 3 in the next 5 years
leicester had opened discussions with Hamer’s agent pre relegation ….
GaryPendrysEyes
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The owner backs the management judgement. Hamer is the heart of the team and worth investing some of the money made on the playoff run.
Allen and Godden are easily replaceable, Hamer is not.
I think the players realise that as well.
baldy
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I’d hope we’re aiming higher than just staying in the Championship
clint van damme
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That's not the point, up his wages and one of them starts out performing him and their agent will be knocking on the door for more.
There's a bigger picture than simply upping Hamers wages.
SlowerThanPlatt
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Have you got a link to that story?
clint van damme
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Well clearly we are as King has expressed that intention.
On the leicester forum
shepardo01
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He could get 40k p/w in the Championship too... more at some clubs!
If the one of the best midfielders in the division wants to stay and only (said only as he is worth more than this imo!) wants 20k p/w to do so, snap his hand off or fall into Championship mediocrity... or worse
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SlowerThanPlatt
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More or less reliable than Greggs?
blunted
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This year we will have a wage structure that is slightly higher than last year but not significantly higher unless Doug gambles with any money we receive for Vik. Doug and Robins have said this consistently and I don't think it is a ploy to get players to sign lower contracts. Appears even Kelly is weighing up his options. I expect players from lower leagues and Prem loanees unless we get massive money for Vik. Even then, I think deals will reflect a stringent wage structure with possible large upfront amounts to a player or a long-term pension plan. I hope we are looking to Holland, Denmark, Sweden etc where there are some absolute bargains. I know Brexit has screwed this avenue to some degree but look how well Vik and Gus have done coming from those leagues. I believe our highest paid player is currently Bidwell on 10k per week. Do the maths, we can't afford 15 to 20k a week unless we are prepared to take an exceptional gamble. Gus has expressed his desire to return to Holland and it appears his wife may also want to return. I think Gus absolutely loves the City and all things being equal would stay. He may run down his contract, go back home to Holland or move to the highest bidder. A new contract with us would be brilliant, but I wouldn't hold your breath
Matt smith
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Exactly shep
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Sick Boy
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Would Hamer and Gyokeres have got work permits post-Brexit? I guess not.
clint van damme
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Championship mediocrity at absolute best
but at least we’ve got a wage structure
Did you enjoy L2?
Ccfcisparks
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where’s the rumour Hamer would accept 20k come from?
clint van damme
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Dawkins I think. Or maybe that was that he was offered 20k
Ccfcisparks
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Got you. I’ll take it with a slight pinch of salt then.
clint van damme
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I could be wrong but I think he said something about an improved offer that wasn't enough.
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Now I may be overly cynical, surround myself with cynical people, or have just supported CCFC for too long, but if I wanted to leave without leaving a bad taste with fans, it's the kind of story I'd plant.
Doesn't stop it actually being true either of course(!) but in the history of CCFC, trust no-one, think only of yourself has always been a fine rule to take!
Hamer is considerably more than £10k. That’s 100% correct I can assure you.
Matt smith
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Not really