And, we’re off.......2018/2019

[Swingalot]

I think he's done a good job on the whole and big shoes to fill. I think they are big shoes to fill and the players owe a debt of gratitude

He’s done a good job if your a footballer for sure.

If your a football supporter, he’s defended the indefensible in regard player behaviour, lowered the expectations of how these role models should behave, stood by and allowed wages to rocket and done nothing to combat the players agents racket.

Good riddance in my opinion.

 

[Deleted member 18588]

Wonder if the players will be asked to donate to his payoff.

As they don't even fund their own union only paying £150 p.a., they are unlikely to make much of a donation.

The PFA is basically dependent upon money from the Clubs (TV money).

Whilst Taylor is a long way from perfect it amuses me that many are quick to criticise his remuneration those same people (mainly ex-players) are apparently happy with the amount of money being taken from the game by agents.

 

[clubchamp98]

As they don't even fund their own union only paying £150 p.a., they are unlikely to make much of a donation.

The PFA is basically dependent upon money from the Clubs (TV money).

Whilst Taylor is a long way from perfect it amuses me that many are quick to criticise his remuneration those same people (mainly ex-players) are apparently happy with the amount of money being taken from the game by agents.

I think he has done a lot for players over the years , probably not heard of most of it in lower leagues.
But in the modern game he’s old school but that’s not always a bad thing.
As for his pay you take what you can get , that’s not his fault if they want to pay him well!

 

[Liverbirdie]

As they don't even fund their own union only paying £150 p.a., they are unlikely to make much of a donation.

The PFA is basically dependent upon money from the Clubs (TV money).

Whilst Taylor is a long way from perfect it amuses me that many are quick to criticise his remuneration those same people (mainly ex-players) are apparently happy with the amount of money being taken from the game by agents.

Yes, but still Taylor takes a hell of a cut of their incomings.

Even if he was on 200k a year, he would be more than comfortable and probably on more than the PM, The other 2 million could be used very well elsewhere.

Ive never liked him, and think he has done a poor job.

 

[Piece]

Yes, but still Taylor takes a hell of a cut of their incomings.

Even if he was on 200k a year, he would be more than comfortable and probably on more than the PM, The other 2 million could be used very well elsewhere.

Ive never liked him, and think he has done a poor job.

One of the accusations is that in modern times the PFA hasn't done enough to support ex-players, especially those with mental and social issues. One example is the Jeff Astle issue. Apparently the best paid, by some margin, union official in the UK, says the Daily Fail.

 

[Kellfire]

Barca have to pay 100m Euro on top of any transfer fee if they buy a Liverpool player before 2020. Presumably if such a transfer did happen they’d just agree a free transfer and pay the 100m.

 

[Tashyboy]

Barca have to pay 100m Euro on top of any transfer fee if they buy a Liverpool player before 2020. Presumably if such a transfer did happen they’d just agree a free transfer and pay the 100m.

Just outta interest, Mane has just signed an extended contract at Liverpool. How do Barca sign him or any other player who has 2,3,4 years left on a contract for free. Am sure Liverpool might have something to say about that.

 

[Kellfire]

Just outta interest, Mane has just signed an extended contract at Liverpool. How do Barca sign him or any other player who has 2,3,4 years left on a contract for free. Am sure Liverpool might have something to say about that.

What I meant was that Liverpool would have to agree to a “free” transfer so in essence they’ve agreed a deal whereby Barca will pay a minimum of 100m euro for any Liverpool player until 2020.

 

[Cherry13]

What I meant was that Liverpool would have to agree to a “free” transfer so in essence they’ve agreed a deal whereby Barca will pay a minimum of 100m euro for any Liverpool player until 2020.

The agreement is ‘market rate’ plus £100m. I believe it’s in retaliation for how they (Barca) conducted themselves during the Coutinho negotiations.

 

[Tashyboy]

Just seen a clip on BBC sport re Boca Juniors. A fan ran onto the pitch whilst the Boca Juniors were having an open training session. Carlos Tevez gives the fan a cuddle. But the point of this post is that over 50,000 turned up to watch them train 😳..

 

[clubchamp98]

The agreement is ‘market rate’ plus £100m. I believe it’s in retaliation for how they (Barca) conducted themselves during the Coutinho negotiations.

I am sure someone will come up with a EU law to stop this .
Who does the 100mil go to Liverpool or is it a fine.?

 

[fundy]

I dont get it at all, if Liverpool dont want to do business with Barca then dont do business with them!!! Just goes to show how much power players/agents have in being able to force a move where they want even when under contract that a club feels the need to put this sort of agreement in place!

 

[Kellfire]

I am sure someone will come up with a EU law to stop this .
Who does the 100mil go to Liverpool or is it a fine.?

Liverpool. I think it’s a clause LFC insisted on.

 

[Kellfire]

So will anyone feel bad for him if the Ramos story is true and he failed a drug test last year?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

So will anyone feel bad for him if the Ramos story is true and he failed a drug test last year?

We can only hope. It seems that both Sergio and Real deem themselves above such minor irritations as being tested.

 

[Slime]

So will anyone feel bad for him if the Ramos story is true and he failed a drug test last year?

Not me, that's for sure!

 

[clubchamp98]

Liverpool. I think it’s a clause LFC insisted on.

Has Southampton put one on Liverpool after the VVD episode .
Double standards from reds a bit imo.

 

[Tashyboy]

Has Southampton put one on Liverpool after the VVD episode .
Double standards from reds a bit imo.

You see thats why i love this forum. You get opinions you had never even thought of. 👍

 

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[Dan2501]

Spurs with Alli, Eriksen, Son and Kane all in the same XI again look so much stronger. Have made Chelsea look dreadful so far.