Not that he didn’t put the effort in because I think he did, but handling that step up in expectations and continuing to improve as a player. That might be the biggest difference between Lavelle and someone like Lockyer who did well in the Championship and has continued to progress.
We need to make sure we not only bring the right quality of player in but also the right mentality as well.
With Lavelle I don't think it comes down to mentality, but ability.
Agreed, I just don't think he's quick enough, good enough in the air, or reads the game well enough. He's poor on the ball.
I also agree. It's a struggle to pick out any real strengths in his game. I can't wrap my head around the fact Gallen said he watched him multiple times before signing him.
Probably because Gallen was telling porkies, unless you can see the pitch at Morecambe from the west stand.
Unless I missed it, there's no mention of a fee being paid. I'm assuming there wasn't one?
Yeah Cawley confirmed no fees for Lavelle and Wollacott.
That's bonkers that we didn't get anything for Wollacott. I think he could have been first choice for us this season. I understand if he views the Scottish top flight as a step up both in terms of playing level and wages, but I don't get how we wouldn't get something for him. I don't expect something massive, but I expect something.
Unless I missed it, there's no mention of a fee being paid. I'm assuming there wasn't one?
Yeah Cawley confirmed no fees for Lavelle and Wollacott.
That's bonkers that we didn't get anything for Wollacott. I think he could have been first choice for us this season. I understand if he views the Scottish top flight as a step up both in terms of playing level and wages, but I don't get how we wouldn't get something for him. I don't expect something massive, but I expect something.
The official site I note says ‘undisclosed terms’ as opposed to ‘undisclosed fee’. Maybe a fee is payable after a set number of games, maybe a fee depending on games played or final league position, or maybe just a sell on percentage but agree it’s bonkers we didn’t even get say 50k. Likewise Lavelle must have been worth a small fee.
Unless I missed it, there's no mention of a fee being paid. I'm assuming there wasn't one?
Yeah Cawley confirmed no fees for Lavelle and Wollacott.
That's bonkers that we didn't get anything for Wollacott. I think he could have been first choice for us this season. I understand if he views the Scottish top flight as a step up both in terms of playing level and wages, but I don't get how we wouldn't get something for him. I don't expect something massive, but I expect something.
What would we have done if they refused to pay the fee?
Ok well keep an unhappy keeper on good wages as our backup
Unless I missed it, there's no mention of a fee being paid. I'm assuming there wasn't one?
Yeah Cawley confirmed no fees for Lavelle and Wollacott.
That's bonkers that we didn't get anything for Wollacott. I think he could have been first choice for us this season. I understand if he views the Scottish top flight as a step up both in terms of playing level and wages, but I don't get how we wouldn't get something for him. I don't expect something massive, but I expect something.
What would we have done if they refused to pay the fee?
Ok well keep an unhappy keeper on good wages as our backup
I see that he has gone to Hibs as a back up to their No. 1, seems a strange move as can't imagine he's going to be on mega wages.
I thought he was going to be the mainstay of our defence but his move to us really didn’t work out. He’s not the first for that to happen and won’t be the last. Wish him well at Carlisle. I think he’s a better player than we ever saw.
Expect we did get small fees for Lavelle & Wollacott but prefer to say we didn’t to help us with negotiations for other players.
If people/clubs know you have money they want it.
I think you’re being hopeful. It’s not as easy as people think to get players with contracts off of books, and very few fees pass in lower division transfers. May be a case of the new club taking on a future scheduled payment from the releasing club, but I doubt a purchase fee featured in either of these.
Expect we did get small fees for Lavelle & Wollacott but prefer to say we didn’t to help us with negotiations for other players.
If people/clubs know you have money they want it.
I think you’re being hopeful. It’s not as easy as people think to get players with contracts off of books, and very few fees pass in lower division transfers. May be a case of the new club taking on a future scheduled payment from the releasing club, but I doubt a purchase fee featured in either of these.
The summer window, especially in the early stages, is difficult to sell for a fee at our level. Realistically, a club like Carlisle would look at free agents and loans. So even if we wanted a minor fee, like 50k, they could go explore other options and it leaves us stuck with a player we don't want and continuing to pay his wages.
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Ok well keep an unhappy keeper on good wages as our backup
Sam led my son out when he was mascot and couldn’t have been nicer to him.
In career terms he is back where he started.
Although a different club he has the opportunity to establish a newly promoted team in League One.
If people/clubs know you have money they want it.
He got away with so many fouls (pulling/pushing/dragging) that would have been given for us! Looked to be carrying a few pints on Cumbrian Ale in him.