SP forced to play the waiting game (1 Viewer)

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Sky Blues manager not close to announcing new players any time soon

Steven Pressley is prepared to play a waiting game as he aims high with his targets for Coventry City this summer.


The Sky Blues boss admits he’s not close on a single deal so far but knows it’s early days with both players and clubs reluctant to commit themselves too soon as they jostle for the best deals available.


Pressley has identified a number of players who he’d like to strengthen his squad in several positions, and it’s clear that many of those are either already playing at a higher level or have the quality and ambition to perform in the Championship.


“I’ve been speaking to agents and we’re trying on a few but we’re not close on any just now,” he revealed.
“The problem is that a few of the players I would like would probably also like to play up a level.


“So what they do is wait and see and the gamble you take is you wait and then miss out on others. But I’m not close on anyone at the moment; not sat down and had a chat with any players.
“I’ve spoken to quite a number of agents but nothing has got to the next stage and saying ‘OK, let’s get together.”


The City manager has held early discussions with Mark Marshall, Joe Murphy and David Prutton, telling them that he’s interested in retaining their services next season.


But he knows that given his limited budget he has to shop cleverly in the close season to get the best value for the wages at his disposal.
Certainly where the midfielders are concerned, it’s likely that he has got a number of players in mind that may well be higher up his target list.


Goalkeeper Murphy, meanwhile, will almost certainly be offered reduced terms to stay at Coventry and will, therefore, want to assess his options elsewhere before committing himself to the club.

http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sp...coventry-city-manager-steven-pressley-7172144

 

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[larry_david]

We are fed the same old bollocks every time.

 

[Kingokings204]

Just a day or two ago he was ready to sign some players "tomorrow"

Oh yeah with a link for season tickets on the same page.

 

[RoboCCFC90]

Just a day or two ago he was ready to sign some players "tomorrow"

Oh yeah with a link for season tickets on the same page.

Yes Steven Pressley did say that but he also say that the Club would only do this if the right players are available..

That being said, if we are having to be patient because the Gaffer is aiming high with targets then that's better then signing any old Joe who may have been released from another League One side.


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[6 Generations]

Just a day or two ago he was ready to sign some players "tomorrow"

Oh yeah with a link for season tickets on the same page.

'And nothing ever happens,

Nothing happens at all!

The needle returns to the start of the song.

And we sing along like before'

 

[hill83]

Boring bollocks. Really couldn't give a shit at the moment. It's all about the World Cup.

 

[Lorksalordy]

So, we are going to attract people who want to play a league higher how exactly ? I think the waiting game will be rather a long one.


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[bradwellskyblues]

as a club we are in a complete state of limbo until a definite way forward is agreed we are only going one way that is down. June10 cant come quick enough i worry that a outright verdict wont be reached and this hopeless position is set to continue

 

[Samo]

as a club we are in a complete state of limbo until a definite way forward is agreed we are only going one way that is down. June10 cant come quick enough i worry that a outright verdict wont be reached and this hopeless position is set to continue

It can only continue for so long, the club is a money pit!

 

[RFC]

as a club we are in a complete state of limbo until a definite way forward is agreed we are only going one way that is down. June10 cant come quick enough i worry that a outright verdict wont be reached and this hopeless position is set to continue

Don't hold your breath regarding the 10th as it may just drag on a little longer!

 

[ccfcway]

How would you feel if your Marshall or prutton. "We might want you, but something else may come along that's better, so we will wait a bit".

No surprise then if they potter off elsewhere.

Presley would be better keeping quiet about the strategy. If he just said "many people are on holiday after a long season" that would have been enough.

 

[johnwillomagic]

Think it's too early for any of this nonsense at the moment anyhow.
Lots of things need to happen first - outcome of jr reached
Decision on Christie and Moussa's fees - how much if anything will we get for them?
Retainee list of our of contract players decided - hoping personally we can get Murphy to stay.
Once all of the above reached conclusion know what budget we have left for wages and then how mnay players we can afford
and at what level of wages. Nothing will happen regarding signings until July in my opinion given the above.

 

[Samo]

How would you feel if your Marshall or prutton. "We might want you, but something else may come along that's better, so we will wait a bit".

No surprise then if they potter off elsewhere.

Presley would be better keeping quiet about the strategy. If he just said "many people are on holiday after a long season" that would have been enough.

Agreed. Just wait around guys, you are plan B or C. Hardly good for morale!

 

[sw88]

We never sign any pre return to training and always have players playing catch up.

Disappointing but true

 

[Kingokings204]

Yes Steven Pressley did say that but he also say that the Club would only do this if the right players are available..

That being said, if we are having to be patient because the Gaffer is aiming high with targets then that's better then signing any old Joe who may have been released from another League One side.


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Thing is though Robo is that SP was never going to sign any players "tomorrow" that was my issue. Why mislead us? It was a quick PR exercise on the ccfc website to promote season tickets when it wasn't needed.

We can all see no one will be signed until after the JR and even then it will just be cheap easy freebies as that's all we can get.

I agree with the above. Why don't they actually sign players like Prutton and Marshall now as it's done and dusted but it's a bit crap for them as we will sign better if they come along but also another club can take advantage and see Prutton is free and take him from us. Works both ways.

 

[johnwillomagic]

We never sign any pre return to training and always have players playing catch up.

Disappointing but true

What like we did last season and had that disasterous start because we were playing "catch up".....hang on a minute!! :thinking about:
We actually had a great start and no decent team really signs anyone till at least mid-June normally still any excuse for a moan!

 

[sw88]

What like we did last season and had that disasterous start because we were playing "catch up".....hang on a minute!! [/COLOR]:thinking about:
We actually had a great start and no decent team really signs anyone till at least mid-June normally still any excuse for a moan!

But who did we sign in the summer? Manset? He appeared a lot didn't he! The rest of the squad were here for the first day of training. Everyone else came in later on with the intention of making a difference / replacing tired legs. Apart from the QPR lad (name has escaped me), which signings came in and played consitently well? Who didn't suffer from having no proper pre season?

and it's not a 'moan'. Just raising a point. You don't have to agree with it, but I think it does have an impact on the team

 

[RoboCCFC90]

Thing is though Robo is that SP was never going to sign any players "tomorrow" that was my issue. Why mislead us? It was a quick PR exercise on the ccfc website to promote season tickets when it wasn't needed.

We can all see no one will be signed until after the JR and even then it will just be cheap easy freebies as that's all we can get.

I agree with the above. Why don't they actually sign players like Prutton and Marshall now as it's done and dusted but it's a bit crap for them as we will sign better if they come along but also another club can take advantage and see Prutton is free and take him from us. Works both ways.

Maybe not but what the manager has said is that the Club is ready to sign players now if the correct players are available.. It's not PR spin, what Pressley is saying that have taken all the background information in regarding the players they want to sign and could signing those players tomorrow..


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[Spionkop]

Good to know we will get some money for Christie and Moussa. Do we get a fee for Moussa? Is he under 24? Borderline?
Then again, does it make any difference? The money will go on interest payments won't it.
The close season used to be a time to think of new players - a fresh season ahead.
Our owners have taken that away.
It used to be fun. Not anymore.

 

[paulw]

Most players contracts finish either end of May or end of June. No club wants to sign a player sooner because that means they have to pay their wages even they don't return for training until July. At the risk of being a complete fool I know we do have one player coming. SP is just saying 'I dont trust you media boys'.

 

[skybluetony176]

Let's face it. SP might as well be on holiday until after the JR is finished. Planning for next season just isn't as high up the priority list to our owners as the JR.

 

[larry_david]

Your cousin Kris Boyd?

 

[The Gentleman]

Boring bollocks. Really couldn't give a shit at the moment. It's all about the World Cup.

Don't you see Hill, you've answered the conundrum. Pressley is waiting till after the world cup too because he did say that he has to wait and it is a big shop window. Maybe we will be signing world cup stars...............

 

[The Gentleman]

Most players contracts finish either end of May or end of June. No club wants to sign a player sooner because that means they have to pay their wages even they don't return for training until July. At the risk of being a complete fool I know we do have one player coming. SP is just saying 'I dont trust you media boys'.

I think you'll find that Pressley is just saying what he is told to say.

 

[rightumpty]

Sky Blues manager not close to announcing new players any time soon

Steven Pressley is prepared to play a waiting game as he aims high with his targets for Coventry City this summer.


The Sky Blues boss admits he’s not close on a single deal so far but knows it’s early days with both players and clubs reluctant to commit themselves too soon as they jostle for the best deals available.


Pressley has identified a number of players who he’d like to strengthen his squad in several positions, and it’s clear that many of those are either already playing at a higher level or have the quality and ambition to perform in the Championship.


“I’ve been speaking to agents and we’re trying on a few but we’re not close on any just now,” he revealed.
“The problem is that a few of the players I would like would probably also like to play up a level.


“So what they do is wait and see and the gamble you take is you wait and then miss out on others. But I’m not close on anyone at the moment; not sat down and had a chat with any players.
“I’ve spoken to quite a number of agents but nothing has got to the next stage and saying ‘OK, let’s get together.”


The City manager has held early discussions with Mark Marshall, Joe Murphy and David Prutton, telling them that he’s interested in retaining their services next season.


But he knows that given his limited budget he has to shop cleverly in the close season to get the best value for the wages at his disposal.
Certainly where the midfielders are concerned, it’s likely that he has got a number of players in mind that may well be higher up his target list.


Goalkeeper Murphy, meanwhile, will almost certainly be offered reduced terms to stay at Coventry and will, therefore, want to assess his options elsewhere before committing himself to the club.

http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sp...coventry-city-manager-steven-pressley-7172144

Haven't I heard this somewhere before. They should make a DVD of some SISU representative and they could play it year after year.