Happy St Totteringham Day - NOT

I think all this talk about not selling players is a waste of time and effort. If a player wants to go then he will. I'm a Saints fan and we have tied down Van Dijk on a long term contract but all the talk is he will be leaving in the summer for £50m

I can think of only 2 clubs that don't have to sell, Barca and Real.
 
drive4show said:
I think all this talk about not selling players is a waste of time and effort. If a player wants to go then he will. I'm a Saints fan and we have tied down Van Dijk on a long term contract but all the talk is he will be leaving in the summer for £50m

I can think of only 2 clubs that don't have to sell, Barca and Real.
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You're exactly right, if a player wants to leave he will, they have far too much power.
The only benefit of tying a player to a long term contract is to protect your asset, in that the value will be higher.
 
I used to think how dare a player want to be away mid-contract. How would you feel if your employer came to you and said you're here for the next 4 years? How would you feel if he stuck you in with a class of apprentices and said you're not allowed to work with your peers?

If an employee wants to leave, let him at the next transfer window.
 
Hobbit said:
I used to think how dare a player want to be away mid-contract. How would you feel if your employer came to you and said you're here for the next 4 years? How would you feel if he stuck you in with a class of apprentices and said you're not allowed to work with your peers?

If an employee wants to leave, let him at the next transfer window.
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In principle I agree, but if he's lying to you, ie, "oh yes, double my wage and I'll stay for 4 years" then 12-18 months they ask for more or a transfer.
 
Hobbit said:
I used to think how dare a player want to be away mid-contract. How would you feel if your employer came to you and said you're here for the next 4 years? How would you feel if he stuck you in with a class of apprentices and said you're not allowed to work with your peers?

If an employee wants to leave, let him at the next transfer window.
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Fair comment Brian but I guess there is an issue when transfer fees are involved. If a club spends £50m on a player who a year into his contract attracts interest from an even bigger club and then loses the will to play for his current club, his form drops and so does his transfer value. The club might have to sell him on losing millions of pounds on their investment.
 
Alderweireld twice rejected a new contract and wants an exit clause instated if/when he does sign.

Its so tricky to keep a good side together and add to what you already have. If he leaves he cant play the "I want to be in the CL" card, it will be for even more cold hard cash as in 99.9% of cases.

He will want an improved contract and so will the next man, then the next, and the next.... and so it continues.
 
I don't mind a player asking for a transfer. What really winds me up is the player who agitates for a transfer but wont ask for one as that means they will lose their loyalty bonus which they get paid if the club sells them without him asking for it. Basically, they play up to leave and expect the club they are doing over to reward them for it.
 
sawtooth said:
Alderweireld twice rejected a new contract and wants an exit clause instated if/when he does sign.

Its so tricky to keep a good side together and add to what you already have. If he leaves he cant play the "I want to be in the CL" card, it will be for even more cold hard cash as in 99.9% of cases.

He will want an improved contract and so will the next man, then the next, and the next.... and so it continues.
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Don't forget that alongside getting the best contract the players do also want to win the big prizes both at club level and at international level.

So when a player leaves to join a Madrid , Chelsea , Barcelona , City and in the past Utd they also know they have their best chance of winning medals at the big table

So whilst players do want to ensure they are successful money wise they also want to ensure they are successful on the pitch - and that's also a big reason why players leave clubs.
 
Incredibly (as it makes me old!) I have been a Spurs supporter for over fifty years and just want to enjoy the limited success that they have achieved over the last two years especially this year sitting above Arsenal. The team is the best it has been for many years and, fingers crossed, it will go from strength to strength.
 
arnieboy said:
Incredibly (as it makes me old!) I have been a Spurs supporter for over fifty years and just want to enjoy the limited success that they have achieved over the last two years especially this year sitting above Arsenal. The team is the best it has been for many years and, fingers crossed, it will go from strength to strength.
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They're brilliant to watch, and congrats on a great season to date... chance of pipping Chelsea? Maybe the mighty Boro will do you a favour on Monday night - C'mon Boro...
 
I have to say I've really enjoyed watching Spurs this and last season. I don't think they can pip Chelsea especially looking at Chelsea's run in. I hope Spurs can add quality to the squad and keep their best players as I think with the other top teams spending heavily in the summer it could be a wide open title race next year.
 
Jensen said:
Well, I'm the first to admit it's been an extremely long time, but it's great to finish above Arsenal.
Credit where it's due, they've been the bigger boys in North London, but not THIS year.

So you can stop your silly St Totteringham day....
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Every saint has its day. And what is today
 
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