However disappointed I was for DP not to stay at Charlton for a couple of more seasons. DP has got a good and positive attitude as a professional footballer. Positive attitude and looking to learn, as a football manager or coach, you would be happy with that.
Digitally speaking, very rarely does he put a foot wrong as well.
If, and I think it is a big if, he comes back then it will be a case of a situation seriously mishandled, mainly on West Ham's part.
Surely Allardyce would have known he would play a bit part at best in league games this year. They could have bought him and loaned him to us for the season, that would have saved the abuse towards DP and we probably would have settled for that as a fan base.
As it is I cannot see him returning as I believe bridges have been burned already.
If, and I think it is a big if, he comes back then it will be a case of a situation seriously mishandled, mainly on West Ham's part.
Surely Allardyce would have known he would play a bit part at best in league games this year. They could have bought him and loaned him to us for the season, that would have saved the abuse towards DP and we probably would have settled for that as a fan base.
As it is I cannot see him returning as I believe bridges have been burned already.
I imagine that Poyet was viewed as a cheap youngster who would be around the squad as a back-up and play the league cup games when they got him, however they probably didn't predict Alex Song would become available which has pushed him further down the pecking order so only now they can't give him any game time. Ultimately football is really fickle so I don't care that he's gone and would want him back as he was our best player last season and would probably look even better with the huge upgrade in players surrounding him this season.
We are all miffed because he did not sign a contract so that we would have made millions on him. That was Tone's fault, the big prick. Diego has a talent that could keep us in the play-offs so I hope we resign him.
We are all miffed because he did not sign a contract so that we would have made millions on him. That was Tone's fault, the big prick. Diego has a talent that could keep us in the play-offs so I hope we resign him.
I certainly was not fond of the TJ / MS era, but cannot ignore the fact that they saved our club and got us out of League One. I genuinely believe that had they the money to pay DP to commit they would have done. I am glad they decided on the future of the club, and didnt gamble it against the signing of an untried, untested youngster with a famous surname in the hope of a good transfer fee in future.
We are all miffed because he did not sign a contract so that we would have made millions on him. That was Tone's fault, the big prick. Diego has a talent that could keep us in the play-offs so I hope we resign him.
I certainly was not fond of the TJ / MS era, but cannot ignore the fact that they saved our club and got us out of League One. I genuinely believe that had they the money to pay DP to commit they would have done. I am glad they decided on the future of the club, and didnt gamble it against the signing of an untried, untested youngster with a famous surname in the hope of a good transfer fee in future.
We are all miffed because he did not sign a contract so that we would have made millions on him. That was Tone's fault, the big prick. Diego has a talent that could keep us in the play-offs so I hope we resign him.
I certainly was not fond of the TJ / MS era, but cannot ignore the fact that they saved our club and got us out of League One. I genuinely believe that had they the money to pay DP to commit they would have done. I am glad they decided on the future of the club, and didnt gamble it against the signing of an untried, untested youngster with a famous surname in the hope of a good transfer fee in future.
You are dead right. They did not have the money to offer him anything, and barely had enough to pay him for first team appearance bonuses towards the end of their era.
Poyet is a quality player, and he would grace any Championship side.
Roland had long enough to sign Poyet up, in my opinion he was always keeping his options open hence why he only signed a 2 year contract in the first place. The same thing happened with Jenkinson pre TJ/MS and looks like it might happen with Gomez too. As for Diego coming back on loan? no thanks.
We are all miffed because he did not sign a contract so that we would have made millions on him. That was Tone's fault, the big prick. Diego has a talent that could keep us in the play-offs so I hope we resign him.
I certainly was not fond of the TJ / MS era, but cannot ignore the fact that they saved our club and got us out of League One. I genuinely believe that had they the money to pay DP to commit they would have done. I am glad they decided on the future of the club, and didnt gamble it against the signing of an untried, untested youngster with a famous surname in the hope of a good transfer fee in future.
Am i the only person who thought that by going to one of the poorer prem teams he would be playing every week. Diego must of assumed this, or why not go to a higher rated prem team and bide your time.
Was it just internal politics why Poyet only got involved with the first team after Dale went to Brighton.?
Would it not effect the dynamics of the group if he came back now.
Good to hear that Katrien say they tried to sign him with the proviso that Cafc would not stand in his way if a good offer from a prem team came in. Meaning, we would get two million or so instead of a development fee.
Being MOM in your first two league matches, this is when they should have got him signed up. even if they had to put him on a par with the top earners at the club(still not that much)
If a player won't sign a contract no matter what (sensible) offers we put in front of them, what more could RD have done?
Not waited to the end of the season when he had so many more options on the table. If Roland and Katrien did try earlier then maybe it was just too low an offer.
If a player won't sign a contract no matter what (sensible) offers we put in front of them, what more could RD have done?
Not waited to the end of the season when he had so many more options on the table. If Roland and Katrien did try earlier then maybe it was just too low an offer.
If a player won't sign a contract no matter what (sensible) offers we put in front of them, what more could RD have done?
Not waited to the end of the season when he had so many more options on the table. If Roland and Katrien did try earlier then maybe it was just too low an offer.
£15k a week wasn't it?
15K a week was the figure that Yann wanted so the rumours would have it. Have not got a clue regarding Poyet ? It would of been a lot lower, i would imagine.
10k or 15k... it wouldn't make a blind bit of difference if West Ham had offered double. We had hoped he'd use his head and realise regular football with a decent pay rise would be his best option but that's not the way Diego saw it.
Well Callum, Lets Hope that Joe Gomez see what Happening to Poyet and stays with as at least for two Years where we can give him an improved contract to protect our asset which we have nurtured from a young age.
So many Young English players get moves to prem clubs only to lose there way.
Zahar played over a 100 games at palace yet still could not get a look in at united.
The grass is not always greener, even if your paid a fortune to watch it grow!
Why do people assume that there was something going on behind the scenes as to why Diego did not play before he did? He was 18 when he made his debut, it's still young?
A more experienced football league player in Dale was at the club and above him in the pecking order, Dale moved on and Diego replaced him. Why has this been highlighted in the past?
He would improve us but realistically I'd only take him if it meant we would 100% get promoted otherwise it weakens us for next season and since there are no guarantees in football best we don't and he gets the chance to reflect on his decision.
A retrograde step for both parties - it won't happen. We also now have Yoni Buyens, who has been very good so far.
The Poyet rumour probably only got traction because of a tongue in check comment by someone here on Charlton Life. The reference to Brentford reinforces that view (only Wigan are missing from one of the early the Delort triumvates......).
If a player won't sign a contract no matter what (sensible) offers we put in front of them, what more could RD have done?
Not waited to the end of the season when he had so many more options on the table. If Roland and Katrien did try earlier then maybe it was just too low an offer.
Might be wrong (now that'll be a first), but seem to recall Pooyet saying that he wanted to wait until the end of the season before comitting himself. Personally, I saw nothing wrong with that, as we were in real danger of dropping into L1. However, after staying up I hoped he would show a bit of loyalty, but not the case.
Don't want him back. I said it at the time he left and I'll say it again. He's dead to me.......................
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Digitally speaking, very rarely does he put a foot wrong as well.
Surely Allardyce would have known he would play a bit part at best in league games this year. They could have bought him and loaned him to us for the season, that would have saved the abuse towards DP and we probably would have settled for that as a fan base.
As it is I cannot see him returning as I believe bridges have been burned already.
Everything else about "it's not right" and "he betrayed us" is sentimental nonsense.
If they benefit the clubs chances of promotion then I can get over that sort of stuff.
Image we got promoted?
Would he have paid us back?
Personally I think he should have signed a contract and stayed at least a season. That he didn't is more about TJ/MS not nailing him to a contract.
I'd have him back.
Poyet is a quality player, and he would grace any Championship side.
Diego must of assumed this, or why not go to a higher rated prem team and bide your time.
Was it just internal politics why Poyet only got involved with the first team after Dale went to Brighton.?
Would it not effect the dynamics of the group if he came back now.
Good to hear that Katrien say they tried to sign him with the proviso that Cafc would not stand in his way if a good offer from a prem team came in. Meaning, we would get two million or so instead of a development fee.
Being MOM in your first two league matches, this is when they should have got him signed up.
even if they had to put him on a par with the top earners at the club(still not that much)
If Roland and Katrien did try earlier then maybe it was just too low an offer.
Have not got a clue regarding Poyet ?
It would of been a lot lower, i would imagine.
So many Young English players get moves to prem clubs only to lose there way.
Zahar played over a 100 games at palace yet still could not get a look in at united.
The grass is not always greener, even if your paid a fortune to watch it grow!
A more experienced football league player in Dale was at the club and above him in the pecking order, Dale moved on and Diego replaced him. Why has this been highlighted in the past?
Playing With Stevens not instead of.
No conspiracies then. Just not thought to be as advanced as the above players by the coaching staff.
I have asked this before, if I remember correctly it was to SHG after he said the same thing, but he could not tell me where this was confirmed.
(Correct me if I'm wrong @ShootersHillGuru )
Just want to know why this has been widely regarded as a fact ...
The Poyet rumour probably only got traction because of a tongue in check comment by someone here on Charlton Life. The reference to Brentford reinforces that view (only Wigan are missing from one of the early the Delort triumvates......).
Don't want him back. I said it at the time he left and I'll say it again. He's dead to me.......................