Coppell: Announcement today

[Kick Ass Minton]

i dont want no charly chesters nea our youth squad

 

[Lady Whistledown]

it's on Reading's website that they have a press conference at 1030.

Wouldn't it be nice if Graham Rix was their new boss...

 

[The Large One]

How do you negotiate on compensation if Coppell has agreed terms? What leverage do you have?

You are working on the assumption that, if an employer wants you to work for a year, and you sign a piece of paper to that effect, you have a master plan which will take a year to augment/fulfil etc. Now that plan is all cocked up, and you demand compensation for the dissolution of that plan. It basically means you have to start again.

Plus, even if you are employing an out-of-contract, or out-of-work manager, there are always cost implications with that manager starting his new job, such as relocation, administration etc..

 

[The Large One]

Also, I know for a fact that DK noticed Graham Rix was at the Blackpool, and treated that fact with complete disinterest. He knows Rix's background, and the baggage he carries.

 

[Brixtaan]

Also, I know for a fact that DK noticed Graham Rix was at the Blackpool, and treated that fact with complete disinterest. He knows Rix's background, and the baggage he carries.

Sorry Large One, your going on the "I know for a fact" list,for future reference when when Rix is appointed.

 

[Herman Munster]

DK disinterested in Rix? There is a God!

 

[Brady's Old Lady]

I refuse to believe that DK would consider Graham Rix!!

I'd rather have Hinshelwood back in charge!!

Or Brian Rix even.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Note to Graham Rix:

Please leave our club alone!

 

[The Large One]

Knight wants nothing to do with Rix. Sorry to name drop, but he told me that himself.

 

[Gritt23]

It WILL happen I'm convinced of it, but exactly when is anyone's guess. I've heard various media reports every day for about the last 10, saying it will be "in the next 24 hours."

I'm just waiting to hear that someone has called a press conference. And NOT our usual Thursday one at the training ground.

 

[Brixtaan]

Knight wants nothing to do with Rix. Sorry to name drop, but he told me that himself.

oh right!!!! so you know Dick! or was it a Knight of the round table?

 

[Gritt23]

It's now all over:

"SMS from club - press conference live on Reading World at 10.30 to announce new manager! At last "

Oh, okay, that'll do for me.

Thanks Steve, I've actually enjoyed the 12 months under your leadership.

Top man.


The king is dead, long live the king.

 

[Pavilionaire]

"Rix 'dicks in underage chicks' fix."

Choose Dowie. Because life's complicated enough.

 

[Lush]

You are working on the assumption that, if an employer wants you to work for a year, and you sign a piece of paper to that effect, you have a master plan which will take a year to augment/fulfil etc. Now that plan is all cocked up, and you demand compensation for the dissolution of that plan. It basically means you have to start again.

Plus, even if you are employing an out-of-contract, or out-of-work manager, there are always cost implications with that manager starting his new job, such as relocation, administration etc..

No - I understand why compensation is appropriate, but how can you demand it? Do we have to release Coppell in some way - and therefore we are negotiating with Reading how much it will cost to release him? Could we refuse to release him - is that the only bargaining tool we have in demanding £200K say, rather than the £2.00 Madjeski probably wants to give us.

 

[The Large One]

oh right!!!! so you know Dick! or was it a Knight of the round table?

Actually, it was on a round table. I was in hospitality after the game on Saturday, with The Odds & Sods, all of whom happen to know Dick very well. It's not that big a secret. Dick is very approachable, and if you ask him a direct question, you may not sometimes get a straight 'yes' or 'no', but you will get a response which will leave you in no doubt as to what he means.

 

[The Large One]

No - I understand why compensation is appropriate, but how can you demand it? Do we have to release Coppell in some way - and therefore we are negotiating with Reading how much it will cost to release him? Could we refuse to release him - is that the only bargaining tool we have in demanding £200K say, rather than the £2.00 Madjeski probably wants to give us.

Yes, we can demand it, because Coppell is/was under contract. It is COPPELL who is breaking the contract, and he therefore is liable to pay for it. In this instance, because he is going to Reading, effectively, they are paying Coppell to pay Brighton to break the contract.

 

[ChutneyStirrer]

No - I understand why compensation is appropriate, but how can you demand it? Do we have to release Coppell in some way - and therefore we are negotiating with Reading how much it will cost to release him? Could we refuse to release him - is that the only bargaining tool we have in demanding £200K say, rather than the £2.00 Madjeski probably wants to give us.

Because Coppell is contracted to the Albion and we need to be compensated for releasing him.

 

[perseus]

http://www.sportsnews.lv/en/index.php?nid=317

Gary Johnson could be a serious contender. I do not know if he is any good though.

I think this could be a bad mistake.