chickers Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 if this was to happen would it make us less attractive to potential investors?? is it better to have the cash in the bank or the "puntability" that might attract an investor?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) if this was to happen would it make us less attractive to potential investors?? is it better to have the cash in the bank or the "puntability" that might attract an investor?? The nearer Richards gets to the end of his contract with City, the less likely the sell on clause will realise a decent value. Cash in the bank (or less owed to Blitz) would make Latics more attractive than a piece of paper that may never materialise in to anything. Edited January 16, 2011 by opinions4u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLivo Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Cash in the bank (or less owed to Blitz) would make Latics more attractive than a piece of paper that may never materialise in to anything. Exactly. The sooner Micah goes the better. We have other irons in the fire, Eardley/Eaves which may benefit us in the long run. But as long as Micah is at City our chance of a cash windfall in dwindling, because either he doesn't play and loses value to where we get nowhere near the money that's been touted or he does start playing and becomes an integral part of City's team which reduces the likelihood they would want to sell him, and they don't need too any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc-latics Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 if he goes, i'd prefer most of the money we got to go to paying the bills and keeping the club running instead of spending it on players. dickov has showed what he can do on a tight budget so getting us financially better off will be better IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLivo Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 if he goes, i'd prefer most of the money we got to go to paying the bills and keeping the club running instead of spending it on players. dickov has showed what he can do on a tight budget so getting us financially better off will be better IMO. Loosening up the wage bill and spending a few hundred K on a striker wouldn't do us any harm though. I'm thinking: Andy Robinson - 6 month contract Neal Trotman - 3 year contract starting from July New 2 year contract to Lee and a 2 year extension for Furman And a goalscoring striker from League Two or something..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobOAFC Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Loosening up the wage bill and spending a few hundred K on a striker wouldn't do us any harm though. I'm thinking: Andy Robinson - 6 month contract Neal Trotman - 3 year contract starting from July New 2 year contract to Lee and a 2 year extension for Furman And a goalscoring striker from League Two or something..... Adam Le Fondre? Also i'd include getting Tonk at end of season in your list as well.. and mvoto if his contract has run out by then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc-latics Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Adam Le Fondre? Also i'd include getting Tonk at end of season in your list as well.. and mvoto if his contract has run out by then ALF would cost alot but would be a great signing. not going to happen though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLivo Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Adam Le Fondre? Also i'd include getting Tonk at end of season in your list as well.. and mvoto if his contract has run out by then I think Rotherham have turned down bids of over 400k. And honestly, I'm not sure he's worth it. I don't think he'd be as prolific in League One or The Championship. I could be wrong, but wouldn't be willing to spend the necessary amount of cash to find out. I thought about Toukara and M'Voto. I see come end of the season. I've not been overly impressed with Tounkara like some have, although to say it is his first ever season in professional football he's done well. There's potential there but he's rough around the edges. I'd only be willing to spend a nominal fee for him and put him on wages similar to someone like Ryan Brooke. M'Voto, depending on whether we get Trotman or not and how much Sunderland would want and what wages he's on. My post what inferring what I would try and do immediately if Richards went before the window shuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I've not been overly impressed with Tounkara like some have, although to say it is his first ever season in professional football he's done well. There's potential there but he's rough around the edges. I'd only be willing to spend a nominal fee for him and put him on wages similar to someone like Ryan Brooke. So, you would have been just as happy if Brooke (assuming fit) had been starting instead of Tonk this season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLivo Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) So, you would have been just as happy if Brooke (assuming fit) had been starting instead of Tonk this season? Yup, reckon he showed some promise in pre-season and the appearances he made last year after I wrote him off as another reserve reject like Wolfenden and Barlow. I would have definitely liked to have seen Brooke thrown in at the deep end and shown what he can do. As I said he looked decent in pre-season and was unfortunate to get injured. If Tounkara could finish....or head he'd be a different proposition for sure. But his finishing is piss weak. Edited January 16, 2011 by PlayItLivo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) Yup, reckon he showed some promise in pre-season and the appearances he made last year after I wrote him off as another reserve reject like Wolfenden and Barlow. I would have definitely liked to have seen Brooke thrown in at the deep end and shown what he can do. As I said he looked decent in pre-season and was unfortunate to get injured. The lad has potential but is massively over-hyped IMO on the basis of his goal on debut. Tonk has lead the line in what we expected to be a very rough season and given every team we have met something to think about. Brooke might very well have been swallowed up if asked to do the same. Edited January 16, 2011 by leeslover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsLee Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 The lad has potential but is massively over-hyped IMO on the basis of his goal on debut. Tonk has lead the line in what we expected to be a very rough season and given every team we have met something to think about. Brooke might very well have been swallowed up if asked to do the same. agree, tounkare's physical presence is enough for defenders to think about ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ritchie Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 agree, tounkare's physical presence is enough for defenders to think about ! After about 70 minutes of playing against him defences are knackered, battered and bruised leaving other players to sneak in with goals. He's a handfull that's fo' sho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Yup, reckon he showed some promise in pre-season and the appearances he made last year after I wrote him off as another reserve reject like Wolfenden and Barlow. I would have definitely liked to have seen Brooke thrown in at the deep end and shown what he can do. As I said he looked decent in pre-season and was unfortunate to get injured. If Tounkara could finish....or head he'd be a different proposition for sure. But his finishing is piss weak. how can you judge Brookes a good finisher? just because he scored on his debut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hometownclub Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Has Micah Richards been sold yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robboman Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Has Micah Richards been sold yet? Oldham should make a bid for him & get some cashback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLivo Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 (edited) how can you judge Brookes a good finisher? just because he scored on his debut? Well, it's not just his debut goal, the diving header v Colchester last season too; showed predatory instinct. But still it's Joe Royle's word I'm going off: Brooke's impact stunned Royle and he believes, with proper development, Oldham could have a star on their hands. "I very quickly realised Ryan is the most natural finisher on the books," said Big Joe. "He's like Bambi - weak and gangly - but put the ball in front of him and he knows what he's doing. Hopefully, that's going to make him a big player for Oldham. Royle could have it wrong, I dunno. But since reading of Royle's praise for him I've wanted to see him given a run in the team, to see if he is the finisher Royle thinks. He looked a bit lightweight though last season, but appears to have bulked up a little bit. Edited January 17, 2011 by PlayItLivo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimeblue Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 (edited) Well, it's not just his debut goal, the diving header v Colchester last season showed predatory instinct. But still it's Joe Royle's word I'm going off: Royle could have it wrong, I dunno. But since reading of Royle's praise for him I've wanted to see him given a run in the team, to see if he is the finisher Royle thinks. He looked a bit lightweight though last season, but appears to have bulked up a little bit. Edited January 19, 2011 by longtimeblue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Well, it's not just his debut goal, the diving header v Colchester last season too; showed predatory instinct. But still it's Joe Royle's word I'm going off: Royle could have it wrong, I dunno. But since reading of Royle's praise for him I've wanted to see him given a run in the team, to see if he is the finisher Royle thinks. He looked a bit lightweight though last season, but appears to have bulked up a little bit. Suppose , I would like to see Brookey in the team , but not sure who in front of , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 (edited) Suppose , I would like to see Brookey in the team , but not sure who in front of , He'll have to wit for his chance, I rate Brookey and he does need a run but I think given the wages we are paying Feeney that, that alone is reason enough to give him a decent run alongside Tonk and to be fair to Warren he changed the game at Accrington, he has been used sparingly since and obviously had a positive effect on Saturday. It's Feeney's shirt at the moment imo and Tonk's goal on Saturday came just at the right time for him too as a few were beginning to doubt his influence. So Brookey will need to bide his time but there's half a season to go and i'm sure he'll get his chance Edited January 17, 2011 by oafcprozac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazlatic Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport...st-get-pay.html At least theres actual quotes from the lad. I wouldnt be suprised to see him move either now, or if not in the summer, I cant see more than £7-8mill being spent on him though! http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/old...an-city-1393001? Hope the linky works. How can it be holding things up? Just pay as agreed Citeh :ranting: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/old...an-city-1393001? Hope the linky works. How can it be holding things up? Just pay as agreed Citeh :ranting: What a stupid, lazy headline. Surely it should be: "Richards moved delayed while City search for a loophole, which means they won't have to pay Oldham what they're rightfully owed!"!! Or maybe; "Sod off little clubs - stop getting in the way of making the rich and greedy even more rich and greedy!! You'll all be bust soon anyway....". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 It shouldn't be complicated. You take a fee and then hand over 20% of it. To$$ers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 It shouldn't be complicated. You take a fee and then hand over 20% of it. To$$ers. True. My guess is they have sussed that bit out, the time is being taken trying to work out as many ways as possible to hide the true fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedOwl Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Unbelievable! Its pocket change to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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