dcfcdavecov Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I'd rather Hendrick played than some old, useless, expensive, short term, gap filling trollop like Eustace. I say useless....he didn't sign for us, it's what Florist fans do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I don't know who is to blame here, Nigel for seemingly only having one target in defensive midfield instead of 3-4 options, or the billionaire board for supposedly not sanctioning a few grand more in wages. I can't see how it's the fault of Glick or the board unless they rejected Nigel's other suggestions for a defensive midfielder on the grounds that they were too expensive. They've simply tried to sign the player Nigel recommended we should, it's not their fault said player decided to stay at his current club. The theory that Watford could offer a better wage than us doesn't seem to hold, Eustace just didn't fancy it. He probably read this forum and decided he could do without the abuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Ram Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 my point was maybe they didn't sanction the extra wages, for eustace or money etc and that is why nigel was moaning and my point about nigel was, did we ever have anyone else lined up for that position except eustace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfcdavecov Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Bloomers said wages was the sticking point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex W Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Maybe he wanted more than his worth? That seems like something we're not doing anymore. Paying over the odds on wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Ram Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 sometimes you have to pay slightly over the odds though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfcdavecov Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 An extra 2k a week for a psition we are deperate for is outweighed by prize money for finishing 1 place higher next season. Or by not injuring a player worth 500k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 sometimes you have to pay slightly over the odds though. Only if the players worth it. Nigel might have decided he's not... I've got no issue with the fact we haven't signed him as I didn't rate him but I do have an issue with the fact nobody had a contingency in place if we didn't... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 Really hope Hendrick is the business then because I don't think anyone else is coming in. Cloughy sounded impressed with him in training before he went off with Ireland. I expect him to start against Brum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Ram Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 exactly, and i am not calling for ridiculous wages like leicester, but wages which watford can afford, and for all those worrying won't we go under, we do have billionaires on the board. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Ram Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Only if the players worth it. Nigel might have decided he's not... I've got no issue with the fact we haven't signed him as I didn't rate him but I do have an issue with the fact nobody had a contingency in place if we didn't... I don't have much confidence on what nigel thinks players are worth, he didn't think sharp was worth 1.5 million, which turned out to be completely wrong. I wasn't sure on eustace, wasn't a massive fan but had played well earlier, we obviously didn't have a contingency and that is a worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex W Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I've got no issue with the fact we haven't signed him as I didn't rate him but I do have an issue with the fact nobody had a contingency in place if we didn't... That's my issue too. Of course, we don't know that there's not one in place, but often it seems we're nailed on with one target then panic or go without if we haven't signed that person. For all we know though we're taking to a player now, so we'll have to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfcdavecov Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 If i was Clough i would only have 1 target aswell. No point telling Glick "i'll have one of them three" and then him going off and buying the cheapest option. HAhAHhahahahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 That's my issue too. Of course, we don't know that there's not one in place, but often it seems we're nailed on with one target then panic or go without if we haven't signed that person. For all we know though we're taking to a player now, so we'll have to see. Wow!!! That has to be the 1st negative post you have ever wrote Alex!!! It has only taken 4326 odd here and about 2000000 on DET!! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inglorious02 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I think the major issue is that Tom Glick created a certain amount of hype in regards to the summer signings we would be making, whilst the reality doesn't seem to measure up to the expectations that Glick helped to generate. All this was seemingly to sell season tickets. The money back offer was just spin. The board maybe relying on the fact that people wouldn't ask for a refund at this late stage anyway, irrespective of signings made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 That seems like something we're not doing anymore. Paying over the odds on wages. Shame it takes us so long to come to that realisation though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 An extra 2k a week for a psition we are deperate for is outweighed by prize money for finishing 1 place higher next season. Or by not injuring a player worth 500k CovMan, Your not getting how it works are you? Bank accounts FIRST Football SECOND. We don't want to be the next Plymouth. Yours truly, The Board. ps. we've bought like 8 or 9 players what more do you want? We offered you the chance to hand you ST back. We've got our excuses. What's yours for going to Brighton? Nightlife eh? [sIZE=1]Not sure if the Board would put smilies on a letter, so i just went with it. [/sIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfcdavecov Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 CovMan, Your not getting how it works are you? Bank accounts FIRST Football SECOND. We don't want to be the next Plymouth. Yours truly, The Board. ps. we've bought like 8 or 9 players what more do you want? We offered you the chance to hand you ST back. We've got our excuses. What's yours for going to Brighton? Nightlife eh? [sIZE=1]Not sure if the Board would put smilies on a letter, so i just went with it. [/sIZE] Dear The Board, It's slightly disconcerting that you are insinuating that i'm gay, and that is main reason for considering Brighton as a weekend break destination. You don't know me man, you won't be there. Will the same accusations be as rife when i make the trip to watch the DCFC Rams? p.s Tyson is **** BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Yours, but probably on loan, what with the whopping expenditure already seen this summer, dcfcdavecov. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curb Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I reckon TG would use smiley's and lol, if appearing to be down with the kids sells a few extra ST's Ya gets me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramexpat Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I don't have much confidence on what nigel thinks players are worth, he didn't think sharp was worth 1.5 million, which turned out to be completely wrong. I wasn't sure on eustace, wasn't a massive fan but had played well earlier, we obviously didn't have a contingency and that is a worry. He Didnt think Connor Sammon was worth 750k either ,, bad judgement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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