Dominic Calvert-Lewin watch

[wearethefamousefc]

I still like him. Has some great qualities but frustratingly flawed as a footballer. Seems a nice lad and gave us some great moments over the years.

I hope he goes on to have a decent career, just not scoring against us

 

[f.t.r.s]

She the 'highlights' of his cameo against horse punchers...

Saw him put through one on one and instantly thought how's he gonna mess that up...

Shame as I genuinely liked the lad before he left

 

[lieneverton]

Honestly, seeing him messing up chances is a bit of a relief, because thats someone else's issue now.

Nothing personal against him nor am I questioning his effort for us - and for a brief 6-12 months he looked the real deal - but I'm glad we've moved on and I think it's probably best for him too. He seems a sound lad and I hope for his sake he can stay fit and contribute for Leeds

 

[Big Sams Undies]

Good athlete, dreadful finisher

That’s the lad in a nutshell

 

[MikeH72]

Got to feel for him there. Harrison leaves his FB in the dust and then proceeds to roll a meek cross to the first man when DCL is primed at the back post.

Hope for his sake that the other forwards they’ve signed get up to speed soon or he’ll get less service there than he did here.

Ah yes of course, the old “service” argument again. Mad how nobody who would give him good service was interested in picking him up on a free.

 

[raiseyoureyebrow4thewin!]

She the 'highlights' of his cameo against horse punchers...

Saw him put through one on one and instantly thought how's he gonna mess that up...

Shame as I genuinely liked the lad before he left

all those one on ones beto scored last season.... imagine if moyes played a fit dcl instead of him

 

[Efcjake]

From Boyland's NYT/Athletic article

Everton’s transfer window: Grealish grab, late Rohl move – Inter’s Ndiaye offer knocked back

After a window like no other for the club, Moyes and company head into the rest of their season with renewed optimism and fresh momentum

www.nytimes.com

Everton had been open to retaining Doucoure and Calvert-Lewin on the right terms "but in each case there was too wide a gap for the parties to bridge in talks".

Doucoure doubled his Everton wages of £100k a week to go to Nyom.


"Calvert-Lewin wanted a significant raise on his £90,000 a week wages of last season and a long-term deal, and had felt his unattached status would advance his chances of earning a move to an elite club. He was now signed for promoted Leeds United."

 

[9LeagueTitles5FACups]

From Boyland's NYT/Athletic article

Everton’s transfer window: Grealish grab, late Rohl move – Inter’s Ndiaye offer knocked back

After a window like no other for the club, Moyes and company head into the rest of their season with renewed optimism and fresh momentum

www.nytimes.com

Everton had been open to retaining Doucoure and Calvert-Lewin on the right terms "but in each case there was too wide a gap for the parties to bridge in talks".

Doucoure doubled his Everton wages of £100k a week to go to Nyom.


"Calvert-Lewin wanted a significant raise on his £90,000 a week wages of last season and a long-term deal, and had felt his unattached status would advance his chances of earning a move to an elite club. He was now signed for promoted Leeds United."

If those wages quoted in the article are correct, it is certainly an eye opener for me. I was under the impression that both were on around £120k per week and wanted significant pay rises to sign new contracts.

 

[Sam0697]

If those wages quoted in the article are correct, it is certainly an eye opener for me. I was under the impression that both were on around £120k per week and wanted significant pay rises to sign new contracts.

The rumour with DCL was that he turned down £120k PW from us a year or so ago, wanting £150k instead. And Doucoure was on record saying he wanted a pay rise as he felt he was a key player at the club.

 

[Yarrgh]

The rumour with DCL was that he turned down £120k PW from us a year or so ago, wanting £150k instead. And Doucoure was on record saying he wanted a pay rise as he felt he was a key player at the club.

To be fair Grealish doesn't do what Doucoure did.

I do wonder what Leeds are paying per week and what the sign on was if any.

 

[Littlesue]

To be fair Grealish doesn't do what Doucoure did.

I do wonder what Leeds are paying per week and what the sign on was if any.

Can't see them paying anywhere near 120 grand a week

 

[Yarrgh]

Can't see them paying anywhere near 120 grand a week

I would have thought that too - I am sure (and will no doubt be corrected in short order) that amount was brought down from that offer after reassessing. But once you add in any signing bonus it might not be a million miles away. Crazy money in this game ain't it?

 

[RomanReigns]

200k a week at Neom SC is insane btw

no wonder so many people go to Saudi to end their careers

 

[Yarrgh]

200k a week at Neom SC is insane btw

no wonder so many people go to Saudi to end their careers

1 or 2 years out there at that rate would more than set you and your kids and their kids for life without even considering the wedge you should have already built up. Crazy crazy money.

 

[larbert toffee]

Can't see them paying anywhere near 120 grand a week

I think you'd be surprised how much he's on, probably £120k and a decent signing on fee, there's a lot of money out there even for newly promoted clubs.