Conor Washington - signed on a two-year-deal

[nogbad van 50]

Rotherham manager saying that Washi ngton is recovering from a recent knee surgery and saw a specialist on Wednesday.Likely to be some time before he's recovered and fully fit so I'm becoming g increasingly doubtful that we'll be pursuing this.

[MackworthRamIsGod]

1 minute ago, nogbad van 50 said:

Rotherham manager saying that Washi ngton is recovering from a recent knee surgery and saw a specialist on Wednesday.Likely to be some time before he's recovered and fully fit so I'm becoming g increasingly doubtful that we'll be pursuing this.

Yeah but Big Trav....

[Thierry Ennui]

2 hours ago, CBX1985 said:

I believe that is against the rules.  The previous regime at this club would have gone along with that; I don't see Warne or Clowes doing it.

That isn't to say there is not going to be any.  It depends on the rules we are under - perhaps we needed Beilek off the books, or to have booked his fee, to sanction the ability to make the move.   

It's against the rules but every club does it. There's no point bidding for a player unless you know they are already willing to join.

[CBX1985]

Just now, Thierry Ennui said:

It's against the rules but every club does it. There's no point bidding for a player unless you know they are already willing to join.

That is where agents come in.  I doubt it is against any rules to speak to an agent about the possibility.  The point is a direct approach to the player and anything concrete.

 

[Thierry Ennui]

19 minutes ago, CBX1985 said:

That is where agents come in.  I doubt it is against any rules to speak to an agent about the possibility.  The point is a direct approach to the player and anything concrete.

 

When was the last time you saw a news article for a player bid being accepted followed by the club failing to agree terms with the player?

[Rev]

3 minutes ago, Thierry Ennui said:

When was the last time you saw a news article for a player bid being accepted followed by the club failing to agree terms with the player?

Man Utd and the dutchman from Barca?

[21CSchizoidRam]

1 hour ago, nogbad van 50 said:

Rotherham manager saying that Washi ngton is recovering from a recent knee surgery and saw a specialist on Wednesday.Likely to be some time before he's recovered and fully fit so I'm becoming g increasingly doubtful that we'll be pursuing this.

Thank goodness for that

[Tamworthram]

49 minutes ago, CBX1985 said:

That is where agents come in.  I doubt it is against any rules to speak to an agent about the possibility.  The point is a direct approach to the player and anything concrete.

 

 

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Section C1 of the FA rules, meanwhile, prohibits a player who is under contract, or his agent, from talking to other clubs, or being approached by other clubs, without the consent of the player's current club.

[Tamworthram]

54 minutes ago, Thierry Ennui said:

It's against the rules but every club does it. There's no point bidding for a player unless you know they are already willing to join.

A buying club speaking to the selling club doesn’t automatically mean an offer would be made. I would image the process is, more often than not:

1) Seek permission from the”selling” club to speak to their player 

2) Speak to the player to see if he’s interested and agree personal terms subject to the transfer taking place of course (although I don’t think it’s unheard of for a transfer to fall down due being unable to agree terms)

3) Start transfer fee negotiations

Having said that, aren’t the rules for players nearing the end of their contract a little different?

[DCFC1388]

Not usually itk often, have been on the odd occasion mainly with shirt designs and the very rare occasion on signings....but I have been told both Washington & Bradley have signed, Washington was completed today

[Boycie]

I’ve heard he’s signed. #itk

[Kernow]

 

[Heisenberg]

 

[Kernow]

Again, I'm pretty disappointed they missed an opportunity with the teaser. Could've had Sunny by Boney M for Bradley. Could've flown Conor to Washington DC (stands for Derby County) and thrown eggs at Wayne Rooney's house. Social media team needs to do better.

[Olton Ram]

2 minutes ago, Kernow said:

 

[MACKWORTHRAM]

Get behind the lad.

1 in 3 striker at this level.

He won't be the only striker we sign. 

Plus by all accounts he works his arse off. 

[RamFan13]

5 minutes ago, MACKWORTHRAM said:

Get behind the lad.

1 in 3 striker at this level.

He won't be the only striker we sign. 

Plus by all accounts he works his arse off. 

Exactly. We’re in league 1, I think people forget this sometimes! But everyone is entitled to their opinions of course! I’m getting behind the lad to bang us in some goals! 🐏 

Edited July 7, 2023 by RamFan13

[KBB]

1 minute ago, MACKWORTHRAM said:

Get behind the lad.

1 in 3 striker at this level.

He won't be the only striker we sign. 

Plus by all accounts he works his arse off. 

I'm happy we have signed him and think an element our support need to check the level we are playing at and what attributes serve purpose.

I can still remember reactions to signing dickov, kuqi and CKR and how the fans that strung themselves up were a little premature. Sure they weren't exactly pele, but they all showed why they had been brought to the club and did themselves proud.

[SK47]

We want Nombe!

[Caerphilly Ram]

Interesting detail on the structure of the deal.

 

Edited July 7, 2023 by Caerphilly Ram