Gary's January Transfer Window

[Colesman Ballz]

Don't disagree at all. But if the limited model and closed shop is what we are, then this is the reality for all of us. Not to chase those dreams. Tough one for Geoff who wouldn't sell our soul as this is the flipside of that.

From a footballing perspective, absolutely we should be trying to keep our best players for as long as we can.

Not sure of the logic here. The bid for the Championship under Tisdale was a disastrous financial risk. We did not have the necessary resources, it relied on hopeful wild forecasts of projected income, which didn't materialise. Nowhere do Geoff or Myself envisage taking a wild punt threatening the Club's stability or business model. We are already in a position which possibly could turn into a playoff bid without the need for any further capital investment to achieve this. The Club is stable and solvent, it would seem that we are exceeding projected financial performance this season. Of course there is a price for all of our players, and if met or exceeded we have the option to sell. But it is merely an option unless dictated by a "release clause". In Brown's case he will be worth nothing to us in the Summer, so you balance the offer against his value to the team for the remainder of the season, availability of a replacement etc. Yes at 500k he would no doubt be sold, but 50k potentially not. For Key it is a different scenario, in the summer his value would be up to a tribunal. Going back a decade Dunne & Archibald-Henville went for around 200k between them upfront, plus add ons, so for arguments sake let's take £150k as a starting point. So the equation there is the difference between the offer and £150k. It is not about spending extra money, but balancing a reduction in transfer income against the benefits of retaining them in the team for the time being.

 

[grecian-near-hell]

8 hour twatter silence - that's a working day for most!

Rest assured with our boys on it the show reels will be worth the wait!

 

[DawlishBouy]

Only 13 L1 transfer deals so far announced today - 9 in, 4 out. Late rush expected?

 

[grecian-near-hell]

Of course we also have to bear in mind that most of GC's contacts are probably north of Manchester, so time travelling down whereas in the Tis era you only had to come from Brizzle

 

[Boyo]

Not sure of the logic here. The bid for the Championship under Tisdale was a disastrous financial risk. We did not have the necessary resources, it relied on hopeful wild forecasts of projected income, which didn't materialise. Nowhere do Geoff or Myself envisage taking a wild punt threatening the Club's stability or business model. We are already in a position which possibly could turn into a playoff bid without the need for any further capital investment to achieve this. The Club is stable and solvent, it would seem that we are exceeding projected financial performance this season. Of course there is a price for all of our players, and if met or exceeded we have the option to sell. But it is merely an option unless dictated by a "release clause". In Brown's case he will be worth nothing to us in the Summer, so you balance the offer against his value to the team for the remainder of the season, availability of a replacement etc. Yes at 500k he would no doubt be sold, but 50k potentially not. For Key it is a different scenario, in the summer his value would be up to a tribunal. Going back a decade Dunne & Archibald-Henville went for around 200k between them upfront, plus add ons, so for arguments sake let's take £150k as a starting point. So the equation there is the difference between the offer and £150k. It is not about spending extra money, but balancing a reduction in transfer income against the benefits of retaining them in the team for the time being.

As an aside, the amount a tribunal lands on would surely be influenced by bids received for those players. So if someone offered £200k today, it would be very difficult for a tribunal to value him at less than that in 6 months time. It is that too logical?

 

[JCWhoosh]

They also don't need to be announced today. Just need to sign in time.

 

[Colesman Ballz]

As an aside, the amount a tribunal lands on would surely be influenced by bids received for those players. So if someone offered £200k today, it would be very difficult for a tribunal to value him at less than that in 6 months time. It is that too logical?

One would hope not ! I would expect our valuation to a tribunal would likely to be in excess of that too, if reports that we are looking in the region of 500-800 k are to be believed.

 

[tom_ecfc]

Of course we also have to bear in mind that most of GC's contacts are probably north of Manchester, so time travelling down whereas in the Tis era you only had to come from Brizzle

And they would car share

 

[Banksy]

I think it says Ichinose which maybe translates to Itchy nose? Iminent signing that can't be stated yet?

We’re going international now.

Japan - C. Ichinose - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway

Japan - C. Ichinose - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway

uk.soccerway.com

 

[grecian-near-hell]

And they would car share

imagine a car share coming down from Oop North today to save costs, perhaps that's what the delay is - a puncture called out the AA