AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 2 things no 1 why would a swiss guy have a british agent esp since he's playing in germany no 2 the moment anyone uses 40k a week as ridiculous they lose all sympathy from me no matter how good the rest of the argument is I think the picture of who this guy actually is and to what extent he represents Barnetta's actual view is pretty unclear at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Mark Douglas is insinuating the bloke isn't even his agent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Greedy agent + greedy footballer + tight arse football club owner = never going to reach an agreement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Pop will eat itself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Still reckon we're in with a decent chance of getting him, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Mark Douglas is insinuating the bloke isn't even his agent Edwards too, wouldn't surprise me since all agents are attention seeking pricks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PineBarrens Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 All of this is merely dancing around the real issue: we have an owner who clearly is not prepared or willing to make any effort in furthering this football club, and obviously would sell it in a heartbeat to someone offering him the amount he has put in. The only debate following on from that is: a) accept that and carry on b) rail against it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I'd like to think that is obvious. How is it obvious? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Mark Douglas is insinuating the bloke isn't even his agent So what, some guy has rang up Sky sports and told them he's his agent and says we have offered him less money and Sky sports have went right on ahead and reported it? Whats the number for Sky sports?, I'm going to ring up say I'm Messi's agent and that he will be signing for Cardiff or some other shitty team in the next few days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I think that a) The offer is fair and a good starting position b) I assume we have agreed a fee for the player which is positive c) The agent is a mong for coming out in the press with his comments- Barnetta is not far off those wages, and a negotiation is exactlly that - you start - you negotiate - you come to an agreement. For the agent to talk down on Newcastle like that doesnt win him any friends either Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I'd like to think that is obvious. How is it obvious? Do me a favor and take off the blinkers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I think that a) The offer is fair and a good starting position b) I assume we have agreed a fee for the player which is positive c) The agent is a mong for coming out in the press with his comments- Barnetta is not far off those wages, and a negotiation is exactlly that - you start - you negotiate - you come to an agreement. For the agent to talk down on Newcastle like that doesnt win him any friends either Hope you're right, I can't decide whether this reasonable opinion is correct or whether Ashley will just spit the dummy out and give up on Barnetta straight away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Mark Douglas is insinuating the bloke isn't even his agent So what, some guy has rang up Sky sports and told them he's his agent and says we have offered him less money and Sky sports have went right on ahead and reported it? Whats the number for Sky sports?, I'm going to ring up say I'm Messi's agent and that he will be signing for Cardiff or some other shitty team in the next few days. This is SSN you're talking about. They'd report owt for it be FIRST FAST NOW! Sure they've been fooled before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Like we did for Owen, Duff, Geremi etc etc. Don't get me wrong - offering less than someone is on is stupid. But we shouldn't pay whatever a player asks for and should be within our wage structure. Is Hughesy an anagram for Derek? I suppose I shouldn't bite - but seriously - is that the best you've got? Look at your post, you use 3 s*** examples to make a point, 3 players out of the hundreds who have arrived at the club under the same circumstances and haven't flopped. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I think that a) The offer is fair and a good starting position b) I assume we have agreed a fee for the player which is positive c) The agent is a mong for coming out in the press with his comments- Barnetta is not far off those wages, and a negotiation is exactlly that - you start - you negotiate - you come to an agreement. For the agent to talk down on Newcastle like that doesnt win him any friends either Hope you're right, I can't decide whether this reasonable opinion is correct or whether Ashley will just spit the dummy out and give up on Barnetta straight away. My bet is on the latter, he will just tell him to fuck off as nicely as he can, and go to target X and Z Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Mark Douglas is insinuating the bloke isn't even his agent Edwards too, wouldn't surprise me since all agents are attention seeking pricks If its not his agent, how does he know about the offer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Mark Douglas is insinuating the bloke isn't even his agent Edwards too, wouldn't surprise me since all agents are attention seeking pricks I could be way off here but from the information we have it sounds like Leverkusen gave us permission to speak to him, we've held positive talks with him and one of his agents and this bloke unhappy with being cut out the loop has stuck his orr in the water. I'm remaining optimistic this will still go through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Mark Douglas is insinuating the bloke isn't even his agent Edwards too, wouldn't surprise me since all agents are attention seeking pricks I could be way off here but from the information we have it sounds like Leverkusen gave us permission to speak to him, we've held positive talks with him and one of his agents and this bloke unhappy with being cut out the loop has stuck his orr in the water. I'm remaining optimistic this will still go through. Me too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Once this goes through we will have the best "traditional" wingers we have had in a very long time.... Fox/Gillespie? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikri Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 According to swiss media he's on 1.6 Million EUR a year... That's about £26k per week at current exchange rates.Sounds like his agent is getting mixed up with 40k Euro's and £40k. It's more like €30k per week though. Sounds like his agent is full of shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Mark Douglas is insinuating the bloke isn't even his agent Edwards too, wouldn't surprise me since all agents are attention seeking pricks I could be way off here but from the information we have it sounds like Leverkusen gave us permission to speak to him, we've held positive talks with him and one of his agents and this bloke unhappy with being cut out the loop has stuck his orr in the water. I'm remaining optimistic this will still go through. Me too. Same really, certainly wouldn't rule it out just yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Shit, first time I've seen this news Shame, good player anarl. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 If i was offered 40k a week from work, i would say that was 'rediculous' as well... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 If i was offered 40k a week from work, i would say that was 'rediculous' as well... Too right, don't sell yourself short, hold out for 60. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Hopefully if we really want him the transfer will go through. I would really rather this kind of shit didn't come out in the first place. Unless this bloke is some kind of schizo and Skysports have bought a total cock and bull story, it doesn't look good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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