18 Jul 2017 17:09:39
Ed002 says quite a lot not to worry about the money side of things because it just gets confusing.

I agree with a lot of people saying the fees being thrown around are ridiculous. But saying our club should only spend this on a player and any more they should back away from any deals I feel is also ridiculous.

I mean. If we need player "x" and we can afford him, we should buy him. Simples.

If you look back over the last few seasons at the fees and wages we have paid players and other clubs it really is a staggering amount of cash. But even after doing this we are now back at the top of the list and are the wealthiest club in the world. Go figure, eh?

Just to go over my first statement again. Don't worry about the money, the club have it covered and it will just confuse you.

1.) 18 Jul 2017
18 Jul 2017 19:50:02
I know where you're coming from, mate, but I'm just not entirely comfortable with the idea of paying way over the odds for a player. If we do it constantly, we get a sh1tty reputation as the club that will always pay over the top and other clubs will take that into account every time we fancy one of their players. I know it's not my money, but it really puts us in a weak negotiating position if the other team knows we're a pushover.

2.) 18 Jul 2017
18 Jul 2017 20:57:14
Thanks for the reply and opinion Noucamp99. Guess I didn't think of it like that. But my main point was to forget about the money. It gets really confusing and what with add ons etc, and do we ever really known what the club paid for a player? (I think you'd be even more uncomfortable if we did)

As for being put in a weak negotiating position, I'm not so sure. We seem to be in bed with Mendes. Surely that gives us more clout than other clubs?

But I am getting myself into something I have no interest in. The money. And this is of no disrespect to you. But I just like to watch the football and be entertained. that's been a hard thing to come by these last few seasons but thankfully with JM coming in, last season showed glimmers of hope.
I wouldn't consider myself as a "shiny new player" kinda guy because half (actually, all. apart from the obvious ones) the players we are in for, I'd never even heard of. IMO a competing team becomes greater than the sum of its parts when the manager gets it right and the stars align and it doesn't always need to be world class players to achieve this. I just put my faith in the club and manager (because, end of the day that's all I can do) that they know what they are doing with the players they go after and the money they spend.

Hopefully that makes sense. If it doesn't its because I am drunk on rum. I not coping well with the sad loss of my dear mum, so please be kind.

3.) 19 Jul 2017
19 Jul 2017 01:02:53
How does it get confusing? The headline figure is usually known and we can make a judgement from there.

{Ed001's Note - because the headline figure is false. So is any judgement made from it.}

4.) 19 Jul 2017
19 Jul 2017 02:27:57
Sorry to hear about your mum, fella.

5.) 19 Jul 2017
19 Jul 2017 03:13:15
I think the amounts being paid on transfers and wages are obscene. It's time people realise that directly or indirectly its us the fans who ultimately pay via match tickets, programmes, TV subscriptions, purchasing products or services from associated companies. I know I sound old fashioned but this insanity has to stop. It's already corroded the bond between players and supporters. There won't be one club players like Giggs. I hate seeing players kiss the badge then a year later move on a do so with a new team. Young lads earn fortunes not based on performance but potential which rarely is realised. How we limit this excess I do not know but if we do not ultimately there will be a reckoning and the house of cards will tumble. It's immoral too to pay such stupid amounts when worldwide the average supporters struggle to provide the basics of life for their family.