That’s good news. Looking at our recent recruitment, he did a decent job for us. Hopefully someone asks the question tonight at the fans forum on why he was dismissed and who’s doing the recruitment now.
it really isn’t. A local rival in a high league will compete for the same players we were after. Plus Mr Mitchell will be able to tip them off over another release fees amongst our players.
Wasn't there another bloke who left before and they were obviously going to poach all our best players as he knew their contract clauses/favourite bistros/gym and teeth whitening preferences?
Yeah, Phil Alexander. Anis went there soon after, but there aren't many secrets in this game - if there's a release clause, it's going to get found out one way or another.
January is definitely set to be interesting and exciting, with three of our loanees playing such a prominent role (and Kodua set to kick on if he can get back to fitness).
No matter what happens, I would guess that we have an excellent reputation among loaning clubs now, given our hit rate of development and game time, so even if we lose someone, I would expect a decent replacement.
Low and Kone definitely would be a worry, however I doubt we would get any significant bid for Franco, and even if we did, we have more than adequate cover in Bishop and George.
Exact same sentiments here. Rav has had a couple of stormers recently, but it'll be interesting to see how Bishop getting back fit changes the pecking order.
Really hope Low has been signed on longer than what we believe (summer 2025 expiry).
But aside from that it's the 3 loanees who'd be my biggest worry at losing in Jan.
I think the Coventry job will be a good one - they were 4th in expected points before the Sunderland game, so have basically been playing well without getting the results. I don't think they are in any real relegation danger with the squad they have (famous last words) so I think there is every chance Lampard looks like a genius just because he takes over right as they find their feet just like they would have under many different managers.
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That’s good news. Looking at our recent recruitment, he did a decent job for us. Hopefully someone asks the question tonight at the fans forum on why he was dismissed and who’s doing the recruitment now.
it really isn’t. A local rival in a high league will compete for the same players we were after. Plus Mr Mitchell will be able to tip them off over another release fees amongst our players.
morley to oxford in jan then
that kind of fear
Good news for him because from the outside , it looks like he’s been treated badly by us. Not our normal style.
More interested in your reasons for asking this rather than his post!
Wasn't there another bloke who left before and they were obviously going to poach all our best players as he knew their contract clauses/favourite bistros/gym and teeth whitening preferences?
yes, and a matter of days later Bristol City magically came up with Anis Mehmeti's release clause
Yeah, Phil Alexander. Anis went there soon after, but there aren't many secrets in this game - if there's a release clause, it's going to get found out one way or another.
We're never more than five posts away from all our best players leaving in January.
January is definitely set to be interesting and exciting, with three of our loanees playing such a prominent role (and Kodua set to kick on if he can get back to fitness).
No matter what happens, I would guess that we have an excellent reputation among loaning clubs now, given our hit rate of development and game time, so even if we lose someone, I would expect a decent replacement.
I would be more worried about bids for Franco, Low and Kone. Anybody know how long they are contracted?
Low and Kone definitely would be a worry, however I doubt we would get any significant bid for Franco, and even if we did, we have more than adequate cover in Bishop and George.
This year we have so many best players it'd be quite the conversation!
Exact same sentiments here. Rav has had a couple of stormers recently, but it'll be interesting to see how Bishop getting back fit changes the pecking order.
Really hope Low has been signed on longer than what we believe (summer 2025 expiry).
But aside from that it's the 3 loanees who'd be my biggest worry at losing in Jan.
if a player wants gone and has a release clause all they need to do is get their agent to tip the buying club the wink.
This is the question i'd ask tonight. If we're not terminating Bishop's loan why did we pay a fee for George?
Because data.
Because he was contracted at another club who needed the money and weren't going to terminate his contract
I'm guessing Floyd was more focused on why we paid a fee for any keeper with Bishop back so soon after.
Did we think he was out for ages more?
Have Coventry still not appointed anyone ?
Maybe the lack of trust in Shala and not wanting to chance a game where he needs to be subbed on and be out of his depth?
It is absolutely hilarious that people think the best way to find out a player’s release clause is to hire a disgruntled former member of staff.
With any luck this is true:-
Deal agreed it is said
You have to feel sorry for Coventry.
I would imagine Lampard will 'do alright' though not sure that's what the owner was promising the fans.
What happened to his fingers? Looks like a horrible car door accident.
I think the Coventry job will be a good one - they were 4th in expected points before the Sunderland game, so have basically been playing well without getting the results. I don't think they are in any real relegation danger with the squad they have (famous last words) so I think there is every chance Lampard looks like a genius just because he takes over right as they find their feet just like they would have under many different managers.
It would be easier to feel sorry for them if they hadn't just sacked a very capable manager in a contemptible display of disloyalty.
That’d be impressive to shut both hands in the car door at the same time!