Neil Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 After hearing rumours of us going after a Serbian lad, Marko Pantelic, I saw that he doesn't have an agent, because he wants direct contact with the other club. Also heard (not sure how much truth is in it) that Paul Scholes is the only player in the PL without an agent. Do players actually need agents? We often hear about agents being somewhat shady and pocketing a lot of money for themselves. What are your thoughts on this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Need then no but players will want them, not everyone is out spoken and ready to stand up for themselves, so to be able to get the bestd eal not just from clubs but sponsors and other media things they need an agent. I guess a lot depends on how willing a player is let the agent run everything, the need to remember they have the final say not their agent, I think that is the biggest problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Agents generally do a lot more things for players than just football contracts. I guess footballers fell that as they earn so much, they are best off getting an agent to do stuff for them so they get the time off some of their other commitments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I'm sure Anelka has his dad or something as an agent? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I'm sure Anelka has his dad or something as an agent? Aye I think so. Ronaldinho's is his brother iirc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Was his brothers for Anelka too iirc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gash Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Arshavin has sacked his agent and will represent himself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gggg Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Yes most players need agents especially in the lower leagues. Scholes uses the PFA like lots of players and doesnt really need one anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Pedro never ever had an agent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I don't need one, I'm shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magorific Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 After hearing rumours of us going after a Serbian lad, Marko Pantelic, I saw that he doesn't have an agent, because he wants direct contact with the other club. Also heard (not sure how much truth is in it) that Paul Scholes is the only player in the PL without an agent. Do players actually need agents? We often hear about agents being somewhat shady and pocketing a lot of money for themselves. What are your thoughts on this? Where did you hear the Pantelic rumour? Decent player who'd do well in England I reckon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezeri Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Arshavin has sacked his agent and will represent himself Not exactly a great thing to do considering the fact that he doesn't speak english... And WE don't need agents but the players do! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Do agents help them with their media work or do they hire someone especially for that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesPaul Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Everyone should have Michael Owen's agent. He's fantastic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dazzanufc1892 Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 as a trainee agent, i bloody hope they are needed for a long time to come lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gash Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Pedro never ever had an agent He doesn't need one. VOTE FOR PEDRO. First time i wrote that i missed the R, VOTE FOR PEDO could get me in trouble Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 I think the young lads fresh out of the Academy should have an agent as they are just learning about football. Older players who are more recognised don't really need one other than for arranging flights and all that stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil K Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Most players aren't very bright, and they're also mainly lazy Two reasons why agents flourish Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacko Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 From a player's point of view, an agent more than pays for himself in negotiating a better deal. They act like nannies to a lot of players, too. As is the case with pretty much any agent, their best interests are not always the same as those of the people they represent. And certainly, they remove a lot of money from the game while adding little else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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