I don't understand what the point of a release clause is if it is meant to be a secret? Why would you spend 55m on a player if their release clause is 40m?
Oh absolutely, in terms of football as a whole we’re a very attractive proposition. My point was more just nobody is out there dreaming of coming here specifically, anybody who signs for us is doing so because we’re their best option so the idea...
In an absolute sense, nobody does, no. I don't place any stock in the new stadium as a vehicle for attracting players. For all the talk of relegation, we have been virtually relegated for decades. Not in the conversation, not relevant.
It's...
I’m still concerned I with what appears to be the strategy we are taking in terms of targets but I guess we will know how this plays out September 2nd.
I think the club is going well mate. It needs to be in the same room competing for these players, some wont get their moves, but means we need to be patient.
We've gone through 10 years, certainly the last five compromising on quality to make...
I think that’s the problem though isn’t it mate? You either wanted them in earlier (as per Moyes) or you watch the market from your place in the chain which means August. They are contradictory especially when you consider the reported quality of...
All that is true mate.
But if you are being totally self reflective, we are victim of our own incompetency.
We've been awful and awfully run for 10 if not 15 years, we're asking players to take our project on trust and that a big ask for alid...
Does a bid submitted not at least suggest that the player is open to the move? otherwise what is the point in even bidding?
I believe Bobble when he says that the first bid was submitted & rejected..