If we've got money to spend (2 Viewers)

rob9872 · May 28, 2023

The best news we could have would be secure Vik and Gus on new deals, use the funds to make them the highest paid in our history. They might not accept, but unfinished business. Ohare and Palmer fit, Sheaf and Eccles massively better a year on, some new loan defenders and next time we go up.

Might be unrealistic but a clause to say they can move next year. Vik needs to be playing before the world cup not bench warming anywhere that he needs to prove himself.

Razzle Dazzle Dean Gordon · May 28, 2023

rob9872 said:
The best news we could have would be secure Vik and Gus on new deals, use the funds to make them the highest paid in our history. They might not accept, but unfinished business. Ohare and Palmer fit, Sheaf and Eccles massively better a year on, some new loan defenders and next time we go up.

Might be unrealistic but a clause to say they can move next year. Vik needs to be playing before the world cup not bench warming anywhere that he needs to prove himself.

I would be amazed if we kept either of them to be honest. I also worry a bit that Palmer is just destined to remain unfit and that could be a big problem next season. On the positive side, even if we lose Hamer and Gyokeres we should have a healthy budget to spread around the squad. When we have spent 'significant' sums on players they have tended to work out so i think there's reason to remain positive, even if noting how huge the taks is in the summer now.

Marty · May 28, 2023

Living in dream world if you think either Gus or Vik will be here next season, can't blame them for testing themselves at a higher level for a lot more money.

Dickie · May 28, 2023

They’re both moving on. Take the cash, wish them well, and invest in a more balanced squad.

Greggs · May 28, 2023

No chance. Back to where Doug wants us, mid table.

rob9872 · May 28, 2023

Dickie said:
They’re both moving on. Take the cash, wish them well, and invest in a more balanced squad.

I accept you're probably right but would give everyone a massive lift right now and head into the summer more positively.

rob9872 · May 28, 2023

Greggs said:
No chance. Back to where Doug wants us, mid table.

Not sure what's happened to this account the last couple of weeks, I remember when it used to be funny.

long way home · May 28, 2023

No point in hoping for a different outcome on Vik and Gus. This summer and next season will be the hardest job MR will have but yet it will be his most stable footing the club has been since his return.

So he has the foundation has decent players but will need to find multiple replacements for the exit of not only 2 stars but multiple loan players that will not return. Vik we need 2 fw to replace him and 2 other positions filling with quality signings. Hamer again we need 2 quality signings in other positions..

3-CB-2 perm 1 loan
1-LWB perm
2-RWB 1 perm 1 loan
2- FW- 2 perm

We will use the loan market again but will need to be less reliant on it for starters. Good luck to Vik and Hamer both be welcomed back and should have the blessing of all of us for the standard they brought to our club.

Greggs · May 28, 2023

rob9872 said:
Not sure what's happened to this account the last couple of weeks, I remember when it used to be funny.

To be honest I have been stressed as fuck the last few weeks and only using this place as an outlet. Couldn't really give a fuck what you think though.

Garlana86 · May 28, 2023

Got a feeling Vik is going to move abroad maybe closer to home, if that's the case the assumption is we likely get less money for him (hopefully not).

stay_up_skyblues · May 28, 2023

We won’t. But if we could keep them both and add a few it’s a side capable of winning the league

Garlana86 · May 28, 2023

Greggs said:
To be honest I have been stressed as fuck the last few weeks and only using this place as an outlet. Couldn't really give a fuck what you think though.

Haha yeh this place as certainly been a good place to brain dump. I've certainly said a fair few things over the last month that have shown how pessimistic I can be.

stay_up_skyblues · May 28, 2023

Garlana86 said:
Got a feeling Vik is going to move abroad maybe closer to home, if that's the case the assumption is we likely get less money for him (hopefully not).

Nah, Premier League bound I reckon. Gus on the other hand I could see moving to a “lesser” top tier league to be closer to, or in, the Netherlands.

JulianDarbyFTW · May 28, 2023

I've accepted that Gus and Vic are going. No point thinking otherwise, and means I'll just be pleasantly surprised if they stay.

My biggest worry is that we have a new recruitment team - who knows if they're able enough to spot the gems like the last lot were (although they did recruit some right duffers too).

Mucca Mad Boys · May 28, 2023

It’s quite likely we need to sell Vik and Hamer to fund the rebuild we’ve got for this summer. If I had to keep one of them, it’s got to Hamer as he’s really stepped up in the business end of the season.

If we trust the process, I can’t see why we cannot build up over the next 2-3 seasons to really challenge!

Deity · May 28, 2023

We need to sell them because they won’t sign the contracts they have been offered and we cannot let them leave on a free to Europe in January.

Sick Boy · May 28, 2023

stay_up_skyblues said:
Nah, Premier League bound I reckon. Gus on the other hand I could see moving to a “lesser” top tier league to be closer to, or in, the Netherlands.

I reckon Sheff Utd will come in for Hamer.

SeaSeeEffCee · May 28, 2023

Deity said:
We need to sell them because they won’t sign the contracts they have been offered and we cannot let them leave on a free to Europe in January.

Yep, can’t afford to have a Brereton-Diaz situation and lose £10M+ assets for nothing like Blackburn have done.

theferret · May 28, 2023

rob9872 said:
The best news we could have would be secure Vik and Gus on new deals, use the funds to make them the highest paid in our history. They might not accept, but unfinished business. Ohare and Palmer fit, Sheaf and Eccles massively better a year on, some new loan defenders and next time we go up.

Might be unrealistic but a clause to say they can move next year. Vik needs to be playing before the world cup not bench warming anywhere that he needs to prove himself.

What money? We've only got money to spend IF they leave. This makes no sense.

SkyblueTexan · May 28, 2023

I think it is very likely we lose Vik as he's already made his intentions clear in the past about playing in the EPL. Fair play to him, but judging by how his goal output has dwindled in the last few weeks, I think we should cash in on him now when we can still get the max possible fee. As for Hamer, I feel he has a closer connection to the team and think in many ways he's more important than Vik to keep a hold of. If we can somehow convince Hamer to stay (make him the highest paid at the club), get rid of deadwood, re-invest the proceeds from Vik's sale and get a few quality loans in, we could really be challenging for a more sustained playoff push or better next season.

Northeast sky blue · May 28, 2023

Sick Boy said:
I reckon Sheff Utd will come in for Hamer.

Perhaps Fulham may come back in for him

Flying Fokker · May 28, 2023

Sick Boy said:
I reckon Sheff Utd will come in for Hamer.

Would he go? Not to them, surely?

Sick Boy · May 28, 2023

Flying Fokker said:
Would he go? Not to them, surely?

Why not?

Flying Fokker · May 28, 2023

Sick Boy said:
Why not?

There are bigger clubs who may come I for him?

Balli001 · May 28, 2023

Flying Fokker said:
Would he go? Not to them, surely?

They are a premier league club. Of course he would go

Flying Fokker · May 28, 2023

Balli001 said:
They are a premier league club. Of course he would go

Like I say, bigger clubs. I’m thinking the likes of Villa, Spurs, Everton, Weat Ham. City can’t afford to lose him for nothing. I‘d look at extending his contract and pay him some of the money we pocket for Gyokyres. The chances of that happening are low.

Dickie · May 28, 2023

rob9872 said:
I accept you're probably right but would give everyone a massive lift right now and head into the summer more positively.

Completely agree. I think most of us want them to stay.

Dickie · May 28, 2023

stay_up_skyblues said:
Nah, Premier League bound I reckon. Gus on the other hand I could see moving to a “lesser” top tier league to be closer to, or in, the Netherlands.

I agree, Vik would probably go to a Leeds or Everton type club, if they stay up, maybe West Ham, I really hope neither goes to Luton

AngryAnt · May 28, 2023

SkyblueTexan said:
I think it is very likely we lose Vik as he's already made his intentions clear in the past about playing in the EPL. Fair play to him, but judging by how his goal output has dwindled in the last few weeks, I think we should cash in on him now when we can still get the max possible fee. As for Hamer, I feel he has a closer connection to the team and think in many ways he's more important than Vik to keep a hold of. If we can somehow convince Hamer to stay (make him the highest paid at the club), get rid of deadwood, re-invest the proceeds from Vik's sale and get a few quality loans in, we could really be challenging for a more sustained playoff push or better next season.

Very much agree with Vik going, he's pretty much made this clear, even when Wilson ribs him, you can see it in his face that he's off.

Hamer I'm with you on too, I agree he feels connected to the team, it's evident with every move and badge thump. I'll be gutted if he goes and feel that MR/King need to pull out all the stops for him as he's the lifeblood of the team. We're a shadow without him at the moment.

mark82 · May 28, 2023

I'm not that bothered about Vik going. Don't get me wrong, he's been brilliant for us, but don't think he's irreplaceable. Gus I'll be really sad to see go (if he does). He's what makes us tick. Only got to look at yesterday.

CBS16 · May 28, 2023

Yesterday was devastating and it's gonna be an incredibly tough summer. If anyone wants out they need to be gone early as possible so we can get replacements in. No false starts next season!

rob9872 · May 28, 2023

theferret said:
What money? We've only got money to spend IF they leave. This makes no sense.

Doug said he'd move faster than SISU so assume some funds. We've had funds from play offs. Surely there's 4 or 5 mill knocking about which means 30k per week for both not unaffordable.

theferret · May 28, 2023

rob9872 said:
Doug said he'd move faster than SISU so assume some funds. We've had funds from play offs. Surely there's 4 or 5 mill knocking about which means 30k per week for both not unaffordable.

Play offs are worth about 600K tops.

pusbccfc · May 28, 2023

Godden and Taveres up top against Leeds in the first game of the season will be funny

pusbccfc · May 28, 2023

theferret said:
Play offs are worth about 600K tops.

That's not true. 15% of every game is significant amounts of money when 2 attendances were 30,000 and another 48,000.

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