rudi must stay Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, Lovecraft said: Griezmann signs for Barca for *Insert stupid amount of money here* https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48967047 He has an 800M Euro buy out clause. 800M Euro Eight Hundred Million Euro Some signing They could truelly be the worlds greatest team and perhaps the best there's ever been next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 1 minute ago, rudi must stay said: Some signing They could truelly be the worlds greatest team and perhaps the best there's ever been next season Think they need to replace Pique first. But yeah, that attack is terrifying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 On 05/07/2019 at 12:33, Barack said: Was going to say them...but I thought they're overloaded with forwards now. He's a glass-kneed donkey nowadays. A wonkey donkey? 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 30 minutes ago, Lovecraft said: Griezmann signs for Barca for *Insert stupid amount of money here* https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48967047 He has an 800M Euro buy out clause. 800M Euro Eight Hundred Million Euro R Madrid have spent £300m so far as well. Neymar still to go to Barca as well. 😳 Think even A Madrid have spent £110m on a player. Mental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 16 minutes ago, Lovecraft said: Think they need to replace Pique first. But yeah, that attack is terrifying. That's Barca's Achilles heel definatly. Can't understand why they don't play Vidal more But I think with De Jonge there they have a guy that can release the forwards and create chances like Xavi and Iniesta did. He is incredibly comfortable on the ball and could be the star man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav M Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: That's Barca's Achilles heel definatly. Can't understand why they don't play Vidal more But I think with De Jonge there they have a guy that can release the forwards and create chances like Xavi and Iniesta did. He is incredibly comfortable on the ball and could be the star man With De Jong there and the forwards they have, with neymar maybe still to rejoin, get in a decent CB and they could be seriously frightening! Maybe send them a highlight reel of soutar........£30m? Bargain for a ball playing CB 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 So if Neymar signs is Messi going to drop back into the number 10 role or is it the end for Saurez ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav M Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, vegas-voss said: So if Neymar signs is Messi going to drop back into the number 10 role or is it the end for Saurez ? Think it may be a bit of succession building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 7 minutes ago, vegas-voss said: So if Neymar signs is Messi going to drop back into the number 10 role or is it the end for Saurez ? I'd say it's the end of Suarez Fans want him gone and they can get big bucks for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midloth_Iain Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 St Mirren have signed Oan Djorkaeff - the son of France 1998 World Cup winner Youri Djorkaeff - on a one-year deal. The midfielder, who has been training with the Scottish Premiership club during pre-season, joins following spells in France with St Etienne, Evian, Montpellier and Nantes. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48969545 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Internet Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Lovecraft said: Griezmann signs for Barca for *Insert stupid amount of money here* https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48967047 He has an 800M Euro buy out clause. 800M Euro Eight Hundred Million Euro See Spanish clubs are obligated to put a buyout clause in so usually they'll set them mega high to put teams off. But nowadays you could see someone actually paying that won't be long until a player goes for that kind of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IveSeenTheLight Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 (edited) Rumours are we are pipping Hibs for Funso Ojo. Edited July 12, 2019 by IveSeenTheLight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 16 minutes ago, IveSeenTheLight said: Rumours are we are pipping Hibs for Funso Ojo. I have no idea about the guy but hope you get them ahead of Hibs just for the tears and snorters. " But but but wee Ron said " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo_No5 Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Seen a few things on Twitter saying that Aberdeen have beat Hibs for the Ojo signing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Internet Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Don't normally do this but Ojo sounds ideal for our midfield. Not going to pretend I know a lot about him though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJGJ Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Arsenal in new bid for Tierney and this time a more realistic offer it seems If so he'll be off asp subject to his current injury situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crichiejambos Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Man Utd on the verge of a agreeing £80 million transfer of Harry MaGuire? Lewis Dunk £45 million to Leicester dearie me....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarrysRightFoot Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 30 minutes ago, crichiejambos said: Man Utd on the verge of a agreeing £80 million transfer of Harry MaGuire? Lewis Dunk £45 million to Leicester dearie me....... Thee single most overrated centre half in football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never Let Them Forget Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Ojo signs for the sheep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshed Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 9 minutes ago, Never Let Them Forget said: Ojo signs for the sheep. Part of me wants him to be a player just to get it up hibs but there again would make Aberdeen stronger, if they also get McGeouch plus the guy Bryson that could be 3 good signings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 20 minutes ago, LarrysRightFoot said: Thee single most overrated centre half in football 80 million is obscene for a footballer of his limited quality. He’s probably not even worth 8 million Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 20 hours ago, CJGJ said: Arsenal in new bid for Tierney and this time a more realistic offer it seems If so he'll be off asp subject to his current injury situation Yup, Celtic are mad to turn down that much money, if his injury problems are not more serious then he will do well at Arsenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJGJ Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 1 hour ago, crichiejambos said: Man Utd on the verge of a agreeing £80 million transfer of Harry MaGuire? Lewis Dunk £45 million to Leicester dearie me....... It's not normal to have 2 deals for 2 bang average players linked with the fees truly showing the lunatics have taken over the asylum of football Well done Ole..keep it up Imagine Maguire costing more then van Dijk 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IveSeenTheLight Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 1 hour ago, theshed said: Part of me wants him to be a player just to get it up hibs but there again would make Aberdeen stronger, if they also get McGeouch plus the guy Bryson that could be 3 good signings ‘I think this will close out the McGeouch option. We are also linked with James Morrison (along with Hibs and Hearts) but I can’t see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 1 hour ago, LarrysRightFoot said: Thee single most overrated centre half in football What one ? £45m for Dunk is madness. That league honestly disgusts me. So damaging to world football its unreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel eyes Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 6 minutes ago, OTT said: What one ? £45m for Dunk is madness. That league honestly disgusts me. So damaging to world football its unreal. English premier league is bad but the two in Spain are as bad if not worse click their fingers and everybody runs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inch Hearts Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 (edited) 21 hours ago, CJGJ said: Arsenal in new bid for Tierney and this time a more realistic offer it seems If so he'll be off asp subject to his current injury situation Yeah he’s gone I think. Edited July 14, 2019 by Inch Hearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_T Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 The transfer fees are a consequence of the wild inflation in the media rights. I've been reading a book recently which argues that Sky have consciously chosen from the outset of the EPL to grossly overpay for the rights, with the justification being that the more that they inflate the product, the more they can justify inflating the monthly subscription fees to watch it. The clubs now have so much money, that it's a logical consequence that transfer fees and players wages will continue to rocket. Hence we have £45 million for decidedly average centre halves. Will it ever stop? Only if people stop paying monthly subs to watch football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biguche Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 5 minutes ago, Inch Hearts said: Yeah he’s gone I think. I thought the latest was that the £25m being quoted was actually pie in the sky, probably coming from Celtic's PR machine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel eyes Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 5 minutes ago, Martin_T said: The transfer fees are a consequence of the wild inflation in the media rights. I've been reading a book recently which argues that Sky have consciously chosen from the outset of the EPL to grossly overpay for the rights, with the justification being that the more that they inflate the product, the more they can justify inflating the monthly subscription fees to watch it. The clubs now have so much money, that it's a logical consequence that transfer fees and players wages will continue to rocket. Hence we have £45 million for decidedly average centre halves. Will it ever stop? Only if people stop paying monthly subs to watch football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel eyes Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 6 minutes ago, Martin_T said: The transfer fees are a consequence of the wild inflation in the media rights. I've been reading a book recently which argues that Sky have consciously chosen from the outset of the EPL to grossly overpay for the rights, with the justification being that the more that they inflate the product, the more they can justify inflating the monthly subscription fees to watch it. The clubs now have so much money, that it's a logical consequence that transfer fees and players wages will continue to rocket. Hence we have £45 million for decidedly average centre halves. Will it ever stop? Only if people stop paying monthly subs to watch football. It’s madness relegated clubs from the premiership get a parachute payment 40million or there abouts being rewarded for being dogsh#t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_T Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 33 minutes ago, Angel eyes said: It’s madness relegated clubs from the premiership get a parachute payment 40million or there abouts being rewarded for being dogsh#t The parachute payment is a necessary evil, because the drop in income is such, that relegation would equal bankruptcy without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_T Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 In simple terms, the clubs in the EPL have so much money, it's logical that transfer fees and players wages will increase hugely, because that is primarily how clubs spend their money. Especially given that they are virtually all now in either fully modernised or new stadia with state of the art training grounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToqueJambo Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 39 minutes ago, Biguche said: I thought the latest was that the £25m being quoted was actually pie in the sky, probably coming from Celtic's PR machine? I am sure there is solid interest in Tierney, but until these stories of massive EPL club Tierney bids (like any Morelas bids) appear in English papers written by England-based journalists I think it's safe to dismiss any actual amounts as mostly OF PR making use of their pet hacks in Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel eyes Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 15 minutes ago, Martin_T said: The parachute payment is a necessary evil, because the drop in income is such, that relegation would equal bankruptcy without it. Hence they should live within their financial capacity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Jambo Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Being reported that Celtic have now rejected the bid from Arsenal. When another Scottish team reject a bid from the OF all we hear is if they think he is worth £Xm they need to pay him the salary of an £Xm player. oddly I am yet to see a single Celtic fan suggesting they need to immediately start paying Tierney £70k a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Saint Jambo said: Being reported that Celtic have now rejected the bid from Arsenal. When another Scottish team reject a bid from the OF all we hear is if they think he is worth £Xm they need to pay him the salary of an £Xm player. oddly I am yet to see a single Celtic fan suggesting they need to immediately start paying Tierney £70k a week. Also there's no mention of him being "held back from his dream move" as would be reported if it was another Scottish team holding out from selling to the bigots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 12 hours ago, Martin_T said: I've been reading a book recently which argues that Sky have consciously chosen from the outset of the EPL to grossly overpay for the rights, with the justification being that the more that they inflate the product, the more they can justify inflating the monthly subscription fees to watch it. Which book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Landmesser Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 That would be fun if Hibs lost out on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 45 million for Lewis Dunk! 😂 incredible . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagey Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, Irufushi said: 45 million for Lewis Dunk! 😂 incredible . Said the same thing last night. Take 30m off his and maguire’s Fees and that’s about right. Crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheatfieldWarrior Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 13 hours ago, Angel eyes said: Hence they should live within their financial capacity. They prefer to pay the parachute payments rather than have the bottom 8 clubs operate with tighter purse strings in case they get relegated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Internet Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Pagey said: Said the same thing last night. Take 30m off his and maguire’s Fees and that’s about right. Crazy What makes maguire worth 50m but not 80m? Does it matter at all when you get to that level of cash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Sheffield United have had a bid for Scotland striker Oli McBurnie rejected (£15 million) Don't rate him that highly, but he's been called up by the national team, so interesting news I reckon he'd play there so that might be a good career move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrahim Tall Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Sheffield United have had a bid for Scotland striker Oli McBurnie rejected (£15 million) Don't rate him that highly, but he's been called up by the national team, so interesting news I reckon he'd play there so that might be a good career move Depends, Sheffield United will realistically be relegated this season so is 30 odd games and 4 or 5 goals at EPL level actually better than ~40 games and 20+ goals for a team that could get promoted in the championship? Financially it’s probably a lot better but it’s debatable it’d improve him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 37 minutes ago, Mauricio Pinilla said: What makes maguire worth 50m but not 80m? Does it matter at all when you get to that level of cash? It doesn't but folk still get hung up on them. Find it amusing when people compare fees as well - "No way Maguire is worth £50m more than Rio Ferdinand" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_T Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Mauricio Pinilla said: What makes maguire worth 50m but not 80m? Does it matter at all when you get to that level of cash? The players are worth what any buyer is prepared to pay for them. In the EPL the fees are inflated because the clubs have the money to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Martin_T said: The players are worth what any buyer is prepared to pay for them. In the EPL the fees are inflated because the clubs have the money to spend. And part of that is clubs like Crystal Palace or Leicester no longer have to sell. So its partly a £30 million or thereabouts premium as you say for no one needing to sell as well as having more to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 35 minutes ago, Ibrahim Tall said: Depends, Sheffield United will realistically be relegated this season so is 30 odd games and 4 or 5 goals at EPL level actually better than ~40 games and 20+ goals for a team that could get promoted in the championship? Financially it’s probably a lot better but it’s debatable it’d improve him. Best league in the world. Big target man Earn his stripes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_T Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: And part of that is clubs like Crystal Palace or Leicester no longer have to sell. So its partly a £30 million or thereabouts premium as you say for no one needing to sell as well as having more to spend. Yup and clubs habitually renew their top players contracts every year, indeed quite often players that are no longer required have their deals renewed if they are perceived to have intrinsic value. Relative value to past players is irrelevant. The only comparison that might be relevant, is the % the fee accounts for of the total spend across the whole market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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