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Jhon Lucumi - Transfer Rumour


jaraarrow said:
Not sure of this blokes attitude mind,hasn’t covered himself in glory over the last few days ,would be one of the first ones away if we were relegated
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SKP couldn’t pack his bags quick enough when we were relegated but he remains in high esteem among many.
Football is a short career and very fickle , dominated by money. Quaint virtues/traits like loyalty are all very well. Players like o9 and Ball are very very rare, the exception if you like.
If your son played for us and was in a relegated side and a bigger team came along and offered him a huge pay rise and bigger ‘stage’ what would you advise ( taking off your safc specs)?
 
Dirge said:
SKP couldn’t pack his bags quick enough when we were relegated but he remains in high esteem among many.
Football is a short career and very fickle , dominated by money. Quaint virtues/traits like loyalty are all very well. Players like o9 and Ball are very very rare, the exception if you like.
If your son played for us and was in a relegated side and a bigger team came along and offered him a huge pay rise and bigger ‘stage’ what would you advise ( taking off your safc specs)?
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Even the clubs themselves will sell you on ASAP if they feel like you're not good enough.

Loyalty in football is extremely rare, no matter what side you're on.
 
Thunder Road said:
Even the clubs themselves will sell you on ASAP if they feel like you're not good enough.

Loyalty in football is extremely rare, no matter what side you're on.
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True, but they’ll also sell you on regardless if there is sufficient profit in it or it mitigates against future financial Armageddon.
That is why when I see players angling for a move I think best of luck.
I doubt there is a skerrick of altruism/bonhomie etc in ANY football boardroom in the premier league
 
Thunder Road said:
Even the clubs themselves will sell you on ASAP if they feel like you're not good enough.

Loyalty in football is extremely rare, no matter what side you're on.
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Correct. When it comes to players, there is very little loyalty from all three parties. Clubs will happily shift players on if they’re deemed good for business or surplus to requirements when they’re getting long in the tooth, supporters will happily see players who’ve provided good services moved on if better players are incoming and players will happily move on for better terms and conditions or perceived better chance of success. Can throw managers, coaches and directors into that mix as well.

Clubs would happily replace loyal supporters with higher paying customers too. The only ironclad loyalty in the game is that of supporters to the club itself and weirdly it’s them who often get the least reward!
 
jaraarrow said:
Not sure of this blokes attitude mind,hasn’t covered himself in glory over the last few days ,would be one of the first ones away if we were relegated
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It doesn’t show he loves the lads. He’s been offered a lot of money and he wants it. We have to hope he delivers the goods if we deliver the cash.
I never like this sort of transfer story.
 
wrighty said:
It doesn’t show he loves the lads. He’s been offered a lot of money and he wants it. We have to hope he delivers the goods if we deliver the cash.
I never like this sort of transfer story.
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I doubt you’d find a single premier transfer that hasn’t involved lure of filthy lucre.
All of these ‘ once I knew ( insert club or coach name) were interested’ is horse5hit of the highest order
 
wrighty said:
It doesn’t show he loves the lads. He’s been offered a lot of money and he wants it. We have to hope he delivers the goods if we deliver the cash.
I never like this sort of transfer story.
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In fairness to him he's waited all summer till we've made an offer beyond the release clause (granted it's broken down) I'd say he's been pretty loyal to Bologna all summer and has been respectful of their end of business till recently where they've started messing us around and he's got fed up with the messing round. I could be wrong on this and missed a lot over the nearly 6k page thread but that's what it seems
 
Gimeno said:
In fairness to him he's waited all summer till we've made an offer beyond the release clause (granted it's broken down) I'd say he's been pretty loyal to Bologna all summer and has been respectful of their end of business till recently where they've started messing us around and he's got fed up with the messing round. I could be wrong on this and missed a lot over the nearly 6k page thread but that's what it seems
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Have to say I have some sympathy with Italian coach who said ( to paraphrase) that it’s ridiculous the season starts and window is still open. Players who have had their turned aren’t able to give it 100%. Add in agents who have no other interest but their 10% and it’s a heady combination
 
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