Sick Boy
Super Moderator
Id imagine there’s a £2-3 available.
Id imagine there’s a £2-3 available.It doesn't sound like there's any more to spend,
The squad overall is in a better place now than it was compared to the end of last season though. I do agree though that King should leave the football side to Robins rather than blocking loans and commenting on squad depth, which he doesn’t know a lot about.Maybe I wasn't clear enough that my second statement was not predominantly related to McCallum, notwithstanding that I am disappointed he isn't joining.
My doubts are based on:
1. Going from losing the play offs on penalties last season to 9 points off the play offs
2. One point from the last five games, including getting hammered by a poor Birmingham team
3. These things happening because of lack of squad depth,, despite Robins seeming to say this would happen in January if we didn’t add players
4. A perception that transfers are focused on potential resale values rather than developing a balanced team, which includes experience, not just potential
5. An apparent aversion to loans, which is the most realistic way that we can add top quality to the team.
He's only 19 and not the player we really need however good he might be for his ageCould be that we're looking at James Beadle on loan from Brighton.
Based on what ?It doesn't sound like there's any more to spend,
So if we get a >£15 million offer from a PL team early in the window, or after Vik/Gus have moved on, then we’re rejecting it no matter what?3 things have to happen for Sheafo to leave
1. Someone has to offer £15million or more with some hefty add ons Vik style
2. Said club has to be Premier league, not a Luton or Burnley
3. If Vik / Gus hasnt moved on late in the window to add to the kitty Doug may get an itch trigger finger
Tbh, as with all our players, we'd be stupid not to snap their hands off for that kind of money.So if we get a >£15 million offer from a PL team early in the window, or after Vik/Gus have moved on, then we’re rejecting it no matter what?
Reliant on money coming in from Vik being sold, presumably.Based on what ?
So if we get a >£15 million offer from a PL team early in the window, or after Vik/Gus have moved on, then we’re rejecting it no matter what?
There will always be a number we accept regardless, that’s the food chain I guess.We wouldn't need to accept it, thats not saying we wont
The acid test this Summer for Doug if Vik doesnt move early
We've done our part. Record ST Sales again more than likely, record merch sales over the last 12 months, an FA Cup semi sell out. Interesting to see how the window pans out
Based on what ?
Good news is the players we need to move on don't even belong to us anymore.From what saddlebrains is saying, sounds like we need players to move before we start spending. Granted, his info is second hand at best.
At least.Id imagine there’s a £2-3 available.
Depends on the players tho. Difference between needing a massive sale to fund 4 players or losing a few out of contract to fund a browne type free signingFrom what saddlebrains is saying, sounds like we need players to move before we start spending. Granted, his info is second hand at best.
I don’t buy this particular insider snippet.Reliant on money coming in from Vik being sold, presumably.
Could be as much as a fiver I reckon.Id imagine there’s a £2-3 available.
We wouldn't need to accept it, thats not saying we wont
The acid test this Summer for Doug if Vik doesnt move early
We've done our part. Record ST Sales again more than likely, record merch sales over the last 12 months, an FA Cup semi sell out. Interesting to see how the window pans out
Assumed it was to support his development, but if that's the case then it's non rumour!He literally can't join until 2025 because he's still only 17. Chelsea haven't let him stay in Ecuador out of the kindness of their hearts.
Where's the Beadle rumour come from?
Yeah, let's watch out for this one!....Just about
It's naive to think Doug puts in a lump of cash in Robins hand to buy a player. It does not work like that.
He will give a set of guarantees to the bank, a plan of showing asset increases, his liquidity etc and the bank will agree a percentage of funding. So increases in ticket sales, infrastructure improvements, his credit worthyness all play a part.
So for example, a player cost 5m and Doug funds 30% the rest is on bank terms, and must show that it's sustainably affordable. As we increase our overdraft the interest payable increases, so we have to set our parameters.
If there is a windfall from Vic or O'Hare then that goes in part back to the upfront funding of the overdraft limits, and the interest is again reduced. What Doug has to be good for is that 20% or 30% which is why Man City have Saudi backers, all good for 100%!!
Doug isn't going to risk his fortune anymore than you or I would, but he brings financial clout we have not had for many a year.
O’hare is out of contract, we get nothing from him leaving.It's naive to think Doug puts in a lump of cash in Robins hand to buy a player. It does not work like that.
He will give a set of guarantees to the bank, a plan of showing asset increases, his liquidity etc and the bank will agree a percentage of funding. So increases in ticket sales, infrastructure improvements, his credit worthyness all play a part.
So for example, a player cost 5m and Doug funds 30% the rest is on bank terms, and must show that it's sustainably affordable. As we increase our overdraft the interest payable increases, so we have to set our parameters.
If there is a windfall from Vic or O'Hare then that goes in part back to the upfront funding of the overdraft limits, and the interest is again reduced. What Doug has to be good for is that 20% or 30% which is why Man City have Saudi backers, all good for 100%!!
Doug isn't going to risk his fortune anymore than you or I would, but he brings financial clout we have not had for many a year.
Hmm. No.According to a WBA pal of mine, John Swift is apparently available for transfer, 12 months left. That’s interesting…
Torp.Ideally we need someone adaptable enough to be able to play as an 8 or a 10
How many Freddos can you get with this these days?Id imagine there’s a £2-3 available.
Probably 2.How many Freddos can you get with this these days?
3 things have to happen for Sheafo to leave
1. Someone has to offer £15million or more with some hefty add ons Vik style
2. Said club has to be Premier league, not a Luton or Burnley
3. If Vik / Gus hasnt moved on late in the window to add to the kitty Doug may get an itch trigger finger
Agree with that.The thing with Sheaf is that, yes we do have a relatively strong hand now but it’s a fleeting moment. By the end of the current window it’s a lot weaker. There’s still the January 2025 window but usually there’s fewer potential buyers. After that window closes, the clock really is ticking.
As for valuations, if the player isn’t agitating for a move, we can hold out for a nice fee of over £15m plus add ons. But unless he scores a boatload of goals in the autumn, those figures are extremely unlikey after this summer when he will be depreciating fast as his contract runs down.
Really hope he stays and we get promoted with him. But I wouldn’t be surprised if the club took the money this summer. And I wouldn’t die of shock if it was less than £15m.
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