Vicente - one year contract extension exercised by the Albion

[Bwian]

That has nothing to do with what the club has written though. There could still be a quote from Poyet. I mean, we get half a page when they come up with a new pie flavour with quotes from the lady who makes the pastry.

Which is why my comment went further than your selective quote.

 

[Originunknown]

Where can we send flowers and other gifts to mrs Rodriguez

 

[Bwian]

Where can we send flowers and other gifts to mrs Rodriguez

c/o Reading FC?

 

[severnside gull]

I heard a rumour that they have discovered the remains of a stone age hill fort under the new entrance to the south stand hospitality area and the Council are insisting that we tear the whole ground down to restore it to its natural state. Albion are frantically trying to make sure that they have everyone possible under contract so that they can sell them for big enough fees to meet the demolition costs and to pay the rent on a grounshare with Crawley....................




Jeez.......................Get a life!

 

[ATFC Seagull]

Which is why my comment went further than your selective quote.

Sorry, didn't mean to be selective in terms of trying to misrepresent what you said - was just highlighting that I don't buy that particular argument which has been mentioned by a few people. Should have quoted the whole thing and put that bit in bold. Apologies.

 

[les dynam]

Would imagine his agent is pulling the strings. Perhaps they have been forced into a corner... if he agreed to this contract extension last season, the club might have said 'sorry pal, but we're taking up our option'.

Might be our new Chief Exec Mr Barber's involvement - is this the sort of thing they used to do at Spurs, forcing a player to stay when he wanted out?

 

[DIFFBROOK]

Grrr, why did I come on NSC. Its 8pm, I have had no tea and the Mrs is complaining that I'm acting like a kid (and a gay one) over some bloke who kicks a ball about.

 

[Meade's Ball]

I don't think i'll join the doom-laden mourners of a past yet to be lived. I'd rather see this as an announcement that we're determined to keep him, but are covering all angles until his decision is finally made. I strongly doubt we're looking to build an unhappy camp by spending a fair amount on an excellent friend of his who will begrudge the unfair treatment of someone who matters to him. No one wants tempers raised or uncertainty introduced as an ingredient in our mission, so i'll take this as a simple statement of what we're doing right now that should be followed by ones to give us more hope in a day or two. Gus can't keep his mouth shut for long, so we'll be having our concerns lowered rather soon.

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

Perhaps Vicente's agent has sniffed out "easy money" up the A23 after they sell Zaha for £4M ?

 

[watsongooal]

I never rated him anyway.

 

[Sergei's Celebration]

get a grip everyone , jesus

'this'

So much 'this' that i might have to quote Dougal twice to 'this' him again!

THIS

 

[Hungry Joe]

Grrr, why did I come on NSC. Its 8pm, I have had no tea and the Mrs is complaining that I'm acting like a kid (and a gay one) over some bloke who kicks a ball about.

Haha, that has made this whole sorry thread worth reading.

 

[HenryC]

I'm afraid that what has occurred is that the negotiations with Vicente have not yet concluded but the club have exercised their 12 month extension to protect their interests. Otherwise he would have been a free agent on 1st July. It would seems that although the deal is nearly done there is some way to go and there will be no formal announcement until next week. On the positive side I wouldn't be surprised if some type of a 2 year deal is then agreed.

 

[Sergei's Celebration]

get a grip everyone , jesus

Er...THIS!!!!

some of you guys really are glass half empty people.

 

[SeafordBHA]

Firstly I don't think he has completely signed, otherwise surely they would say 'Vicente signs new contract' similar to Caskeys one early in the week. Why the strange wording, 1. its not completely clear for all fans to understand. 2. They would know it would cause some suspicion.

They don't actually say that Vicente has agreed to sign, maybe there was a clause that we had the option to renew it if he played a certain amount of games, and he's set himself for someone else and we've activated the clause to get something for him. But surely if they had done this they wouldnt make an announcement about it and would keep it quiet until he signs. Or just a ploy to shift a few season tickets.

Think the club will release a statement to sort it out in the next 24 hours. Obviously seen the controversy its caused and The Argus obviously dont seem to have a clue either. Remaining optimistic but would rather they hadnt released anything. Excited but slightly worried now.

 

[El Turi]

I'm afraid that what has occurred is that the negotiations with Vicente have not yet concluded but the club have exercised their 12 month extension to protect their interests. Otherwise he would have been a free agent on 1st July. It would seems that although the deal is nearly done there is some way to go and there will be no formal announcement until next week. On the positive side I wouldn't be surprised if some type of a 2 year deal is then agreed.

That's what I reckon. Gus said we wouldn't extend it if he didn't want to stay so they must know he's staying but probably won't be able to conclude negotiations before his current contract runs out.

 

[crasher]

I'm afraid that what has occurred is that the negotiations with Vicente have not yet concluded but the club have exercised their 12 month extension to protect their interests. Otherwise he would have been a free agent on 1st July. It would seems that although the deal is nearly done there is some way to go and there will be no formal announcement until next week. On the positive side I wouldn't be surprised if some type of a 2 year deal is then agreed.

I make that about right.

 

[fruitnveg]

I make that about right.

+ 1

 

[les dynam]

I'm afraid that what has occurred is that the negotiations with Vicente have not yet concluded but the club have exercised their 12 month extension to protect their interests. Otherwise he would have been a free agent on 1st July. It would seems that although the deal is nearly done there is some way to go and there will be no formal announcement until next week. On the positive side I wouldn't be surprised if some type of a 2 year deal is then agreed.

Sensible post. I'm going with this version of events until i hear something new from the club.

 

[misterspatch]

Firstly I don't think he has completely signed, otherwise surely they would say 'Vicente signs new contract' similar to Caskeys one early in the week. Why the strange wording, 1. its not completely clear for all fans to understand. 2. They would know it would cause some suspicion.

That's because its not a new contract, it is the same contract from last season so he hasn't signed again.