sbnufc Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 How Kieran Gibbs' move from Arsenal to Watford broke down over wages It is understood Gibbs was unwilling to compromise on his £80,000-a-week wages despite being third choice at Arsenal http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/how-kieran-gibbs-move-arsenal-10968780 No wonder we werent interested (or went no further if we were) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I think a lot of the players we are finding hard to shift will find moves once the window closing time nears. Apart from those who are just sitting on their contracts obviously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 fucking wages in football are ridiculous Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 How Kieran Gibbs' move from Arsenal to Watford broke down over wages It is understood Gibbs was unwilling to compromise on his £80,000-a-week wages despite being third choice at Arsenal http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/how-kieran-gibbs-move-arsenal-10968780 No wonder we werent interested (or went no further if we were) That's ridiculous, its time for a salary cap and transfer cap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 f***ing wages in football are ridiculous Absolutely. I do wonder whether this is a major obstacle for us too. Not just finding the bucks, but breaking the structure. If for example Shelvey is the top earner on £50k per week (not sure of source for this claim and figure) then there's zero chance we're bringing in a one-legged left back on 60% more. Might even scupper any 'star' signings if existing players have contract clauses linked to relative salary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Gibbs isn't worth that like. Fuck that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 We'd have similar problems with Perez surely, I know he's a striker like but he'll be on canny money at Arsenal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 We'd have similar problems with Perez surely, I know he's a striker like but he'll be on canny money at Arsenal. Guessing he would take a cut as he was interested in going back to deportivo, and they won't match whatever he is on at arsenal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Gibbs isn't worth that like. f*** that. I think Danny Rose would agree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Players that refuse to move because of a drop in wages can fuck off like. Says a lot that they would rather sit on a bench and do fuck all than actually play football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 We'd have similar problems with Perez surely, I know he's a striker like but he'll be on canny money at Arsenal. According to this (fuck knas how accurate) he's on 70k Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Not in any way excusing the lack of business done so far, but I am wondering whether Ashley and co think it's worth waiting until the end of the window to see if you can pick up some players from top 6 where the selling club subsidises the player's wages. Probably quite likely that we will have to do the same to offload our crap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Players that refuse to move because of a drop in wages can f*** off like. Says a lot that they would rather sit on a bench and do f*** all than actually play football. In fairness, if someone offered you a new job with less pay, more work and having to uproot your life to a new place which potentially isn't as nice as where you are now, would you take it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 These wages that the "top" clubs pay are what's further creating all of these top heavy leagues man. It's stupid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexumaster Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Players that refuse to move because of a drop in wages can f*** off like. Says a lot that they would rather sit on a bench and do f*** all than actually play football. In fairness, if someone offered you a new job with less pay, more work and having to uproot your life to a new place which potentially isn't as nice as where you are now, would you take it? Not a totally fair comparison. You'd assume he enjoys playing football, most people aren't doing their dream job as a day-job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Players that refuse to move because of a drop in wages can f*** off like. Says a lot that they would rather sit on a bench and do f*** all than actually play football. In fairness, if someone offered you a new job with less pay, more work and having to uproot your life to a new place which potentially isn't as nice as where you are now, would you take it? Yes. If I was financially secure on the lower wage, and it meant I could actually spend the 15 or so years I have in the job actually doing it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I'm not sure I would take it either TBH, everyone has a sense of their value based on the market. Depends how long you've tried and failed to get a new job mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Coutinho hands in a transfer request. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppaz Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 f***ing wages in football are ridiculous Absolutely. I do wonder whether this is a major obstacle for us too. Not just finding the bucks, but breaking the structure. If for example Shelvey is the top earner on £50k per week (not sure of source for this claim and figure) then there's zero chance we're bringing in a one-legged left back on 60% more. Might even scupper any 'star' signings if existing players have contract clauses linked to relative salary. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/04/11/newcastle-would-have-to-pay-jonjo-shelvey-80000-a-week-in-the-ch/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 How many years does Gibbs still have in his contract? Taking a pay cut now and getting himself regular football would probably lead to a better contract later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Coutinho hands in a transfer request. Quick, to RAWK! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Players that refuse to move because of a drop in wages can f*** off like. Says a lot that they would rather sit on a bench and do f*** all than actually play football. In fairness, if someone offered you a new job with less pay, more work and having to uproot your life to a new place which potentially isn't as nice as where you are now, would you take it? Not a totally fair comparison. You'd assume he enjoys playing football, most people aren't doing their dream job as a day-job. Look at the type of clubs Gibbs has been linked with. Training and (albeit playing occasionally) for Arsenal compared to spending a whole week with WBA then playing their anti-football for less money? I don't think it's quite clear cut as all footballers who refuse to take a pay cut for regular football are scumbags. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Coutinho hands in a transfer request. Don't think we're in for him mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 How many years does Gibbs still have in his contract? Taking a pay cut now and getting himself regular football would probably lead to a better contract later. Expires at the end of this season. Arguably he could get a better deal sitting out his contract and making more money off a bosman given there would be no transfer fee. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Players that refuse to move because of a drop in wages can fuck off like. Says a lot that they would rather sit on a bench and do fuck all than actually play football. Some of them won't even make the bench. Haidara, Riviere, Krul and Colback at a guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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