the_mighty_bosh Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 Definitely the most open LP interview I've ever heard. Says all the usual things that indicate a player's going to leave, but it's also clear that he has an affinity for the club. Corney and the board got a lot wrong in the horrible anus year, but bringing in Shez and Gerrard were exactly what the club and team needed so they deserve their share of the credit.
welshgaz Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 (edited) Does he still think he's a championship player? Edited April 28, 2016 by welshgaz
the_mighty_bosh Posted April 28, 2016 Author Posted April 28, 2016 Does he still think he's a championship player? No, although he said he has to think about the best offer that supports his family and pays the bills.
deyres42 Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 Well some are happy for the manager to show no loyalty so we can't expect players to be doing so.
the_mighty_bosh Posted April 28, 2016 Author Posted April 28, 2016 Well some are happy for the manager to show no loyalty so we can't expect players to be doing so. I certainly don't expect any loyalty from Gerrard as he's made it pretty clear on many occasions that he'll do what best for his career. All power to him really. Same with Shez. Hopefully the fact that he is so well regarded by pretty much everyone at our club will have an influence on his decision, but at the end of the day it's his career so if he has a substantially better offer he should take it (I'm not convinced that Bolton is that better offer, all things considered). I just hope that the board put up as much of a fight as possible to keep him.
TheBigDog Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 A shame if he goes elsewhere as I believe he is a top player at our level and just what we need...
bozman Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 Good interview that. Refreshing to see a footballer give honest, direct and comprehensive answers without trying to dodge any of the questions or regurgitate bland platitudes. For what it's worth, I got the impression he'd be more than happy to stay with us, if we could come up with a good enough financial package. But he's realistic enough to understand that his demands are likely to be beyond our means.
HarryBosch Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 Good interview that. Refreshing to see a footballer give honest, direct and comprehensive answers without trying to dodge any of the questions or regurgitate bland platitudes. For what it's worth, I got the impression he'd be more than happy to stay with us, if we could come up with a good enough financial package. But he's realistic enough to understand that his demands are likely to be beyond our means. It sounds like because of whatever rumours were flying around about him us and Shrewsbury were the only clubs to entertain him though - hopefully for our sake, not his, that won't change
nzlatic Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 I certainly don't expect any loyalty from Gerrard as he's made it pretty clear on many occasions that he'll do what best for his career. All power to him really. Same with Shez. Hopefully the fact that he is so well regarded by pretty much everyone at our club will have an influence on his decision, but at the end of the day it's his career so if he has a substantially better offer he should take it (I'm not convinced that Bolton is that better offer, all things considered). I just hope that the board put up as much of a fight as possible to keep him. I get this. But what's the difference between them and Chris Porter? Loathed by many but surely just going and getting the best deal for himself after contributing a lot to the club?
HarryBosch Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 I get this. But what's the difference between them and Chris Porter? Loathed by many but surely just going and getting the best deal for himself after contributing a lot to the club? We won't get any money for Gerrard. We were about to get quite a bit for Porter. While quite within his rights to look after number one many (not least Corney) were/are unhappy about the way it played out. Had he been going to Scotland all along I don't think there'd have been quite as much boiling of piss....
Monty Burns Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 I get this. But what's the difference between them and Chris Porter? Loathed by many but surely just going and getting the best deal for himself after contributing a lot to the club? You don't see the difference between Shez and chris porter? No point tryin to explain anything to you then.
Latics_Fanatic Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 He's the type of leading character we need at the back. He reminds me of Gregan, and it's not just the fat arse... Sign him up.
deyres42 Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 He's the type of leading character we need at the back. He reminds me of Gregan, and it's not just the fat arse... Sign him up. He"d rather earn an extra 500 quid a week somewhere else and not play.
Crusoe Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 He"d rather earn an extra 500 quid a week somewhere else and not play. Or maybe earn more somewhere else and play? He's out of contract, of course he's going to see what he can get.
deyres42 Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 Or maybe earn more somewhere else and play? He's out of contract, of course he's going to see what he can get. I thought everyone wanted this squad to stay together?
Crusoe Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 Everyone who? Fans? I'd love him to stay, but I'm not surprised that he wants to maximise his earnings.
Stevie_J Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 Sounds like a salary negotiation to me. Exactly what I thought.
bigfatjoe1 Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 At 30 years of age, he needs to maximize his income. He's done a great job for us and i hope he stays, but i wish him the best in getting as much as he can while he can.
deyres42 Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 Exactly what I thought. Not saying it will happen but do we want to get pissed about all summer while he tries to maximise his earnings? We can't have another summer like the last one.
nzlatic Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 You don't see the difference between Shez and chris porter? No point tryin to explain anything to you then.Yes because that's exactly what I said.
Crusoe Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 (edited) It's April and the season hasn't finished. Let's not panic yet. Edited April 28, 2016 by Crusoe
leeslover Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 He's the type of leading character we need at the back. He reminds me of Gregan, and it's not just the fat arse... Sign him up. Always puzzles me this one. Gregan was one of our best footballers as well as a rock hard defender.
super_blue Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 I would love him here and I think it will be the case! I can't see him being flooded with offers. He held out during last pre season and ended up playing for free at Shrewsbury until we came in. As long as we don't put a crap offer and as a bonus make him captain if Kelly leaves!
forever blue Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 While not asking Shez directly on LP. Got the impression he's staying. As for Gerrard you cant tell but give him a 2 year contract with an option for another year and you never know. Hope it happens.
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