saddylatic Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Alex We are all disappointed to see Neal leave but for a player who has only started 20 first team games I think we have done remarkably well to negotiate such a fee, and we could not deny him the chance to progress and secure a good contract. We had also been trying to tie Neal down to a new contract since December but he had wanted to bide his time on that. Neal is a lovely lad and after being thrown on the scrap heap by Burnley a couple of seasons ago the club worked hard with him to resurrect his career and now it has paid off for both him and the club. I wished him well yesterday when I left him at Deepdale and told him that we all want to see him progress to the highest level. I am now working on the next move which should hopefully see a player coming in today. Regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beag_teeets Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I am now working on the next move which should hopefully see a player coming in today. Nonsense, he has trousered the money and was on his way to pick up a new firstborn juicing machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 He should have been offered a 3 year contract in the first place, what were the management thinking of, it was obvious even when in the reserves he was a colossus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I am now working on the next move which should hopefully see a player coming in today. Regards Alan I'll refrain from interrupting him with emails today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 He should have been offered a 3 year contract in the first place, what were the management thinking of, it was obvious even when in the reserves he was a colossus. There's many a Colossus in the Reserves that doesn't cut it at league level......or am I thinking of Colusso? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 There's many a Colossus in the Reserves that doesn't cut it at league level......or am I thinking of Colusso? The fact is hadn't Gregan got injured and still be playing Trotman would still be awaiting his debut and probably released at the end of the season on a free. That shows in the contract he was originally offered, one year and not 3 or 4 like some of the other youngsters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sheridans_world Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 You dont offer a three year contract to someone who has never played a first team game for you. As Trotman hadnt at the time of his original contract signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 You dont offer a three year contract to someone who has never played a first team game for you. As Trotman hadnt at the time of his original contract signing. Yes you do if you have faith in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daznathe Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 if were aiming to go up then how is preston making progress? its not inconcievable he will play against us in 6 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoytonBlueLad Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Nonsense, he has trousered the money and was on his way to pick up a new firstborn juicing machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspiral_Carpet Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 He should have been offered a 3 year contract in the first place, what were the management thinking of, it was obvious even when in the reserves he was a colossus. Obvious to everyone apart from the highly respected Coaching staff at Burnley perhaps? Latics did the sensible thing as he was clearly a risk. They gave him a contract with triggers generating extensions. I really don't see what more they could have done at the time as we haven't got the cash to be throwing 3 year contracts at youth team players who probably (and you know the percentages far better than me) won't make the grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sheridans_world Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Yes you do if you have faith in them. This lad got dumped out of football by Burnley. Came to us on a months trial and got injured for the next six months. You dont offer 3 year contracts to that sort of player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hometownclub Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 He should have been offered a 3 year contract in the first place, what were the management thinking of, it was obvious even when in the reserves he was a colossus. Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but considering the club didn't have the benefit of hindsight I think Latics and Trotman have both done well out of this. Latics have pocketed 500K + add ons and sell ons and Trotman will have signed on much improved personal terms than he was on here plus he gets to play at a higher level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritchie82 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 (edited) He should have been offered a 3 year contract in the first place, what were the management thinking of, it was obvious even when in the reserves he was a colossus. Give Wolfy another 3 years he is awesome in the stiffs as well! As has been said we can't afford to gamble on unknown talents and an untried Burnley reject was never going to get a 3 year deal no matter how much cash we had. I think the club have got a great deal. Would have loved him to stay though. Edited January 31, 2008 by ritchie82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgoo_84 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 As a slight aside but still on Trotman - he turned Derby down on Tuesday! Took a call from Paul Jewell asking him to go for talks with them but he told them that he wasn't ready for the Premiership yet. Seems like he has quite a mature head on young shoulders too. Added to the fact that he didnt want to leave here as he felt he should show us loyalty for sticking by him when he got injured shortly after joining, he'll definitely get a great reception from me when he returns to BP with PNE next year! (snigger!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daznathe Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 my lad doesnt know yet, he will be gutted so glad he didnt get trotman on his shirt now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoytonBlueLad Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 This lad got dumped out of football by Burnley. Came to us on a months trial and got injured for the next six months. You dont offer 3 year contracts to that sort of player. Late night SW? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec1954 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Because of changes to reserves kick-off times etc., I only saw him play for the stiffs v Stalybridge at the start of the season. Only him and Lomax stood out amongst an average bunch. I never saw anything in him except that he was semi-decent. Never a real challenger for a first team spot... But.... at First Team level he was simply awsome. His rate of improvement was astonishing. If he continues to improve he is without doubt a potential International. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 As a slight aside but still on Trotman - he turned Derby down on Tuesday! Took a call from Paul Jewell asking him to go for talks with them but he told them that he wasn't ready for the Premiership yet. Not a problem, Derby won't be there next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 (edited) As has been said we can't afford to gamble on unknown talents and an untried Burnley reject was never going to get a 3 year deal no matter how much cash we had. As an ex premiership scout I know you look to players potential when offering a contract, not what level they are playing at the time. I said it many times last season (as others will testify) when Trotman was in the reserves he had that potential, and therefore in my eyes should have been given a longer contract. However, it's all about opinions and I accept yours. Edited January 31, 2008 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoytonBlueLad Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 As a slight aside but still on Trotman - he turned Derby down on Tuesday! Took a call from Paul Jewell asking him to go for talks with them but he told them that he wasn't ready for the Premiership yet. Seems like he has quite a mature head on young shoulders too. Added to the fact that he didnt want to leave here as he felt he should show us loyalty for sticking by him when he got injured shortly after joining, he'll definitely get a great reception from me when he returns to BP with PNE next year! (snigger!) Just been reading the paper in the butty shop and seen the same thing. Obviously knows Derby are going down too. Jewell admitted it yesterday! I'm sure he did want to show us some loyalty he seems a very sensible lad. When he gets in his stride they'll know they have got a right bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sheridans_world Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Late night SW? Qué? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoytonBlueLad Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Qué? I spotted it anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardlelatic Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 This lad got dumped out of football by Burnley. Came to us on a months trial and got injured for the next six months. You dont offer 3 year contracts to that sort of player. It was Burnley mate that got rid of him and it was to do with having to choose to take a defender or a striker for their last pro contract they had available in their budget. Their reasoning was that they would make more out of a forward Unlucky Dingles They wanted to keep Trots just didnt have enough places, OAFC did in a way give him a good contract of 2 years in a way with the extensions etc .. Agree thou I'd have gibe him a 2 year with an option of a 3rd but sometimes you have to play safe which clubs in our position have to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARNS Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 As sad as it is to see him go i think the club have done magnificent in managing to get such a good deal. I have seen the reserves a few times this season, and plenty of times last season, we have plenty of great young players and it is a credit to the club for recruiting this young talent. One position i haven't seen a decent player is the left wing, in fact can't recall a decent left footed winger in division 1 this year. Anyone think of one? BP1960 any up and coming wingers at the club?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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