Without wishing to pour cold water on this Savage thing....

[Easy 10]

I'm happy with him signing, and really looking forward to seeing him in our midfield on Saturday. BUT - it must be costing us an absolute MINT towards his wages. I dunno if that £12k a week thats being bandied about is accurate or not (being as he's on £24k a week at Derby), but even half of that would be a HUGE amount for a club in our position to stump up for a loaner, and in a few weeks time, he'll be offski.

Would that money not be better channelled towards seeing if we could secure Anyinsah on a more long term deal here ?

Just asking, like.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

One good thing is that we have SEVEN games in the month he's here, so in terms of value for money, its a good time to have him.

*until he gets a straight red, with a 3 match ban...

 

[SeagullEd]

I got from the article we aren't paying that much...

And if that happened I think we can just send him back...

 

[southstandandy]

I agree - if that figure is anything close to the truth then I honestly thinks its money wasted, bearing in mind the likes of Forster was a £75k permanent signing. I'm not complaining about having some new faces in the side, but I really hope he's not costing us that much. Can we afford it

 

[Titanic]

I'm happy with him signing, and really looking forward to seeing him in our midfield on Saturday. BUT - it must be costing us an absolute MINT towards his wages. I dunno if that £12k a week thats being bandied about is accurate or not (being as he's on £24k a week at Derby), but even half of that would be a HUGE amount for a club in our position to stump up for a loaner, and in a few weeks time, he'll be offski.

Would that money not be better channelled towards seeing if we could secure Anyinsah on a more long term deal here ?

Just asking, like.

IF and it's a big IF, it is anything like that amount of money - I think it's great news! It shows we have access to cash and are willing to spend it. I agree about Anyinsah, but I'm sure so does MA... so either it's a no-no or there is cash for that too!

 

[Scoffers]

Well I guess we just have to trust in DK's judgement!

 

[Mendoza]

4k a week must be about top earnings at our club, and Derby cant really still be paying £20k a week towards Savages wages.

I think it is a good signing, maybe it is a gift from a board member like the £300k for Murray was.

If Savage is going to cost us in the long run for the sake of a month, then its not worth the move. I think Knight has some sense, as he suddenly appeared as its good news for the club and he was the first person to get a word in!!!

 

[Fred Oliver - Legend]

another thread?!?!?!

 

[blockhseagull]

I'm sure Savage can add something to the squad

But if the £12k is true i do admit to being a little worried. Hopefully we aren't pushing ourselves to far.

 

[wallington seagull]

I don't think Dick would have signed him if he couldn't afford to pay the agreed portion of his wages!
Robbie Savage will bring creativity and bite to our midfield, it is a fantastic signing.

 

[andybaha]

What's the average price of a ticket (including kids) - £15?

So if he sticks an extra 500 on the gate that will bring in an extra £7,500 a game.

 

[Easy 10]

I just think this kind of signing is so far out of our league its a bit scarey. If he turns out to be half fit and SHITE, its going to look like a very, very expensive mistake. Especially if come January we're seeing potential new signings turning us down because we couldn't agree personal terms.

Its an exciting prospect for now, but I just hope this doesn't come back to BITE us.

 

[king Wombat]

I just think this kind of signing is so far out of our league its a bit scarey. If he turns out to be half fit and SHITE, its going to look like a very, very expensive mistake. Especially if come January we're seeing potential new signings turning us down because we couldn't agree personal terms.

Its an exciting prospect for now, but I just hope this doesn't come back to BITE us.

the 12k rumour came from where exactly? not substantiated at all.

DK doesn't exactly strike as the type of man to sanction spending 'leeds' style does he? so I'm sure there is money available for it. By the sounds of it Paul Jewell just wants him out the club so may well be paying the bulk of it.

 

[clippedgull]

It's quite possible that our UNEXPECTED tie against Derby is financing this particular deal.

With half gate receipts of 7,000+ it might be being put towards this 'coup'?

 

[Dover]

Fraser is just starting to get a run in the first team startinq sqaud. Now come on Tommy show us you are far better keep him out of the squad.

I thing the quality was just starting to shine for us and I feel this will be a disruptive singing.

 

[SeagullEd]

How much did we get for beating City? 35 k isn't it? Could be wher ethe money is coming from.

And regarding the ponit about 'if it costs us in january'. Thing is, the club has a wage structure and if we sign someone outside of that (actually sign not loan) then (as DK said) other players will be knocking on his door for a rise.

 

[Easy 10]

the 12k rumour came from where exactly? not substantiated at all.

DK doesn't exactly strike as the type of man to sanction spending 'leeds' style does he? so I'm sure there is money available for it. By the sounds of it Paul Jewell just wants him out the club so may well be paying the bulk of it.

The £12k I saw came from on here so you're right, it is completely fictional. I'm sure we're not agreeing to any sums we can't afford right now, but that £24k a week he's on does just frighten me a bit. I hope Derby are paying the vast, VAST bulk of that, with a view to getting him some match fitness, and in the shop window ready for a transfer somewhere in January. In which case, no problemo.

 

[gullshark]

As was said earlier, we've got him for 7 games in a month instead of the usual 4. That's value for money.

 

[Nottseagull]

What's the average price of a ticket (including kids) - £15?

So if he sticks an extra 500 on the gate that will bring in an extra £7,500 a game.

Good point, especially as he could play in five home games, although there is VAT on gate receipts.

 

[gullshark]

Actually, is he available for the millwall game? that makes 8.