What? It goes from one ridiculous extreme to another - giving out 5 year contracts to Euro no-hopers, now 6 month temp contracts. What are they playing at?
What? It goes from one ridiculous extreme to another - giving out 5 year contracts to Euro no-hopers, now 6 month temp contracts. What are they playing at?
He's a British player - we don't want many of them on long term deals. Its good thinking, when we loan him out at the end of August we will only have to pay a few months wages.
I suppose if Slade thinks he might prove useful to bolster the squad, as he can cover a few positions, but isn't 100% convinced, then a 5 month contarct seems a decent compromise.
If he doesn't prove worth it, then we can try and replace him in January and if he has proved himself a good acquisition, we can offer him a new contract.
I can't criticise a decision that appears to be sensible.
Fills a hole in the squad but not necessarily in the first team. As others have said, seems a sensible kind of signing and a good way to structure the contract. If Konsa steps up, or one or two of the other youngsters for that matter, he could find himself surplus to requirements a bit like happened to Lawrie Wilson when Gomez came through. If da yoof turn out to be less ready than we'd hoped then we're not over exposed in terms of lacking more experienced options.
The average age of the squad is definitely creeping up. We now need to add some more dynamism back into the midfield.
Sensible short to medium term option without setting the pulses racing. Experience could be vital and he clearly has the right attitude and might be one of those who tots up appearances from the bench to play an important part. Good luck KF.
I suppose if Slade thinks he might prove useful to bolster the squad, as he can cover a few positions, but isn't 100% convinced, then a 5 month contarct seems a decent compromise.
If he doesn't prove worth it, then we can try and replace him in January and if he has proved himself a good acquisition, we can offer him a new contract.
I can't criticise a decision that appears to be sensible.
To me the duration of the deal - and especially the timing - smacks of a compromise between Slade and Meire rather than any kind of football decision. I have absolutely no doubt there is a real struggle going on about spending money behind the scenes (and I am not just guessing).
I suppose if Slade thinks he might prove useful to bolster the squad, as he can cover a few positions, but isn't 100% convinced, then a 5 month contarct seems a decent compromise.
If he doesn't prove worth it, then we can try and replace him in January and if he has proved himself a good acquisition, we can offer him a new contract.
I can't criticise a decision that appears to be sensible.
To me the duration of the deal - and especially the timing - smacks of a compromise between Slade and Meire rather than any kind of football decision. I have absolutely no doubt there is a real struggle going on about spending money behind the scenes (and I am not just guessing).
That's what I figured. Foley's either not really good enough but a body is needed or there's absolutely no money left and we can whistle for the 3 or 4 more signings needed.
I guess this is the 'managing upwards' that Slade was talking about when he first joined.
I suppose if Slade thinks he might prove useful to bolster the squad, as he can cover a few positions, but isn't 100% convinced, then a 5 month contarct seems a decent compromise.
If he doesn't prove worth it, then we can try and replace him in January and if he has proved himself a good acquisition, we can offer him a new contract.
I can't criticise a decision that appears to be sensible.
To me the duration of the deal - and especially the timing - smacks of a compromise between Slade and Meire rather than any kind of football decision. I have absolutely no doubt there is a real struggle going on about spending money behind the scenes (and I am not just guessing).
Of course there is a 'real struggle ' behind the scenes about spending money because that's what Meire is there for. And Slade's role is to push for what he wants and not give up. I'm sure compromises are taking place but Meire isn't getting it all her own way this time. I would have thought this kind of thing is normal and it's about time we had a manager who is prepared to do it. I view this as a positive.
I suppose if Slade thinks he might prove useful to bolster the squad, as he can cover a few positions, but isn't 100% convinced, then a 5 month contarct seems a decent compromise.
If he doesn't prove worth it, then we can try and replace him in January and if he has proved himself a good acquisition, we can offer him a new contract.
I can't criticise a decision that appears to be sensible.
To me the duration of the deal - and especially the timing - smacks of a compromise between Slade and Meire rather than any kind of football decision. I have absolutely no doubt there is a real struggle going on about spending money behind the scenes (and I am not just guessing).
Of course there is a 'real struggle ' behind the scenes about spending money because that's what Meire is there for. And Slade's role is to push for what he wants and not give up. I'm sure compromises are taking place but Meire isn't getting it all her own way this time. I would have thought this kind of thing is normal and it's about time we had a manager who is prepared to do it. I view this as a positive.
It's positive in terms of Slade, I agree. But she and the puppet master have no idea what's required, so we need Slade to win. If they push him too far, the risk is he'll be gone, which they know.
Expect a few of these, can 'do a job' in more than one position. Slade knows he'll have a thin squad so he needs versatility.
I'm sure Airman is right, boils down to how hard Slade can press and get what he wants. I think he's getting to the point of 'no no no' now from KM. I don't expect more than 2, maybe 3 more players to come in and not convinced they will be anything but loans but time will tell.
I expect he'll mainly be cover for Solly given the number of defensive midfielders we have. Right back could be a way into the team for Konsa, but at least with Foley there it isn't a problem if he doesn't step up as hoped.
Another experienced player that has played in the Prem and Champ has got to be a good thing.
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Welcome anyway, and hopefully Slade can improve him. I think he's got some work to do.
Seriously good cover player.
Roly isn't an idiot after all.
If he doesn't prove worth it, then we can try and replace him in January and if he has proved himself a good acquisition, we can offer him a new contract.
I can't criticise a decision that appears to be sensible.
The average age of the squad is definitely creeping up. We now need to add some more dynamism back into the midfield.
That's what I figured. Foley's either not really good enough but a body is needed or there's absolutely no money left and we can whistle for the 3 or 4 more signings needed.
I guess this is the 'managing upwards' that Slade was talking about when he first joined.
Now for the rest....
This seasons Andy Hughes?
(Did you see what I did there?)
I'm sure Airman is right, boils down to how hard Slade can press and get what he wants. I think he's getting to the point of 'no no no' now from KM. I don't expect more than 2, maybe 3 more players to come in and not convinced they will be anything but loans but time will tell.
Another experienced player that has played in the Prem and Champ has got to be a good thing.