But his contract was up. We either had to release or offer a new contract. We can't give him a new contract, then sign a new player and say "sorry Navs don't need you now"
I think it is always going to be difficult to compete financially with clubs getting millions of pounds of parachute payments. Realistically I think it shows how very well we did this season and how much we over-achieved. Having said that the Amex income and FFP rules will benefit us and I...
Some of the players may well have been told they are not part of Gus' plans but as they are under contract they are under no obligation to leave.
Unless they can get the same money elsewhere I suspect some of these may stay and pick up wages but make very few appearances.
Given that Burnley have had millions of pounds of parachute payments over the last couple of seasons I am guessing he is on over-inflated wages outside our pay structure.
Also it's not like this is the only player we have looked at and this is the only position we are strengthening! People could always comment on the Heskey thread "why are we not looking at a goalkeeper?" (actually knowing some people on here they probably will!)
How long ago were Burnley in the...
Have to say I love it!
Currently 2nd (or maybe 1st if willyfantastic has not placed enough bets) with one game to go.
Will go all in on the final game - just need to decide all in on what!!
Any chance of an as it stands league table with those who have placed enough bets before the Barnsley game??
To be fair Painter is our only fit current out and out left back. (people commented after Tuesday that Reyes looked dodgy on the left)
His performance today shows how much we need to sign Mattock.
Vicente and Assulin 6.5
The rest 2
Gus 1 - Didn't agree with team but could kind of understand it...
If the team are so negative why have we been scoring in almost every home game since Christmas??
There is a difference between criticism and moaning constantly because the manager picks a team to get results rather than the team that you want.
Remind me - how many home games since Christmas have we NOT scored in.
If you don't like it stay away - there are loads of people that would happily have your ticket.
Gave up buying from food at the ground a while ago due to slow service etc. Tried again at the Boro game but in the Family stand ALL pies except veggie pies had run out by 2.30. I know more were cooked later but it seems really poor not to be able to buy a meat buy half an hour before kick off.
Couldnt disagree more with people saying he was poor. First half there was a time when he was back in his own box heading 3 successive crosses away. Next minute he was upfront setting up a chance for CMS. He always offered an out ball for the midfielders and for me was a contender (like so many...