Which paper is that?
Henry winter I thinkWhich paper is that?
Maatsen, viktor, sheaf, hamer?Think one of the other 4 was Dacosta too
Maatsen, viktor, sheaf, hamer?
'Free' implies surplus to requirements, as in the disparaging comment heard often 'reliant on frees and loans'. That is a complete misunderstanding of the transfer market outside the Prem and a few (and diminishing number of) Championship clubs, which is all most journalists know or care about. Clubs' budgets are made up of wages and fees, journalists only think about fees, and don't consider wages.
Post Bosman the player is in much more control. As his contract comes to an end he shops around for a new deal. It is in his interest to be free to choose the best deal and not let a transfer fee get in the way. See Ryan Wintle Crewe to Cardiff where he got a massive salary increase but Crewe got nought, but was technically a 'free'. He just ran down his contract and refused the improved offer from Crewe. See also closer to home, O'Hare is also a 'free'.
But O'Hare is not a free in the pejorative sense implied by journalists.'Frees' can be investments - O'Hare and Walker. At a more modest level players just seek an upgrade in wages or the opprtunity for glory - MacFadz and Kelly are in this camp. They could have stayed where they were as I don't think they were surplus to requirements as the term 'free' implies.
The clever thing is identifying who is available for free or even a small fee making them almost free. Robins was very good at that in L2 and L1 particularly before the latter's promotion season - MacF, Allen, Markosi, Wilson, Rose?, Dabo, Pask was not a bad haul
The one major exception to this is the position of striker - hence the spend on Godden and Victor. They are in short supply so the law of supply and demand dictates.
Loans are a mixed blessing but given the size of squads that the likes of Chelsea and Man City have, its a good job this market exists, as it gives young British players the chance to impress and build career by playing competitive matches - Harry Kane, Dean Henderson....
I bloody hate the disparaging comment 'loans and frees'. Time these journos got out more
'Free' implies surplus to requirements, as in the disparaging comment heard often 'reliant on frees and loans'. That is a complete misunderstanding of the transfer market outside the Prem and a few (and diminishing number of) Championship clubs, which is all most journalists know or care about. Clubs' budgets are made up of wages and fees, journalists only think about fees, and don't consider wages.
Post Bosman the player is in much more control. As his contract comes to an end he shops around for a new deal. It is in his interest to be free to choose the best deal and not let a transfer fee get in the way. See Ryan Wintle Crewe to Cardiff where he got a massive salary increase but Crewe got nought, but was technically a 'free'. He just ran down his contract and refused the improved offer from Crewe. See also closer to home, O'Hare is also a 'free'.
But O'Hare is not a free in the pejorative sense implied by journalists.'Frees' can be investments - O'Hare. At a more modest level players just seek an upgrade in wages or the opprtunity for glory - MacFadz and Kelly are in this camp. They could have stayed where they were as I don't think they were surplus to requirements as the term 'free' implies.
The clever thing is identifying who is available for free or even a small fee making them almost free. Robins was very good at that in L2 and L1 particularly before the latter's promotion season - MacF, Allen, Markosi, Wilson, Rose?, Dabo, Pask was not a bad haul
The one major exception to this is the position of striker - hence the spend on Godden and Walker. They are in short supply so the law of supply and demand dictates.
Loans are a mixed blessing but given the size of squads that the likes of Chelsea and Man City have, its a good job this market exists, as it gives young British players the chance to impress and build career by playing competitive matches - Harry Kane, Dean Henderson....
I bloody hate the disparaging comment 'loans and frees'. Time these journos got out more
I agree with what you're saying but still think it's generally the case in all of the Football League divisions that clubs able to spend money on fees are those you find towards the top of the table, so it is still relevant.
Walker correctedWalker wasn’t a free and O’Hare technically was, they offered him a contract but he was never good enough to impact their first team so went to a more realistic level
Yes money can buy success - but can lead to disaster - see Derby Sheff Wed and HullI agree with what you're saying but still think it's generally the case in all of the Football League divisions that clubs able to spend money on fees are those you find towards the top of the table, so it is still relevant.
I’m pretty sure we already havewhilst i agree he's worked wonders, im not sure we can claim 4th spot in the championship after 4 games!
It’s like watching Sheff Utd’s rise from the depths to the promised land, only with less long balls.
More like SouthamptonIt’s like watching Sheff Utd’s rise from the depths to the promised land, only with less long balls.
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