[Archived] Summer Transfer Topic

[RevidgeBlue]

Irrelevant as to whether a fee is being demanded or not. If he doesn't want to move anywhere else for lesser wages he won't.

It's a balancing act I guess, I presume he'd rather play football ideally but would you take a pay cut from say 30k p.w. to 10k p.w.?

If there is any blame to be attached it lies with us for giving him such a lucrative deal.

[Majiball]

From what I can ascertain he was willing to go to Reading, but when Rovers asked for a fee, they (Reading) said it was too expensive and dropped it.

Off course demanding a fee is relevant, if we want 750K and he still wants his 30K a week, then it makes the overall costs much higher. Say he wants a 2 year deal that makes it almost a 4million pound bundle, take out the fee and its much nearer 3million.

Not charging a fee means the buying club can pay him more and get nearer to his demands. If he was overed a 2 year deal at a little bit lower than he's currently getting he'd most likely take it, as it means more money overall and he'd get to play.

Have you been hanging around with the delusional Joey Barton, young man.

[vintageadidas]

How many goals has Maceo scored for the reserves? He states he " has scored a lot"

[thenodrog]

If there is any blame to be attached it lies with us for giving him such a lucrative deal.

And/or for so long!

I've long avocated 12 month rolling contracts for all but the ones most difficult to replace. I'd imagine such deals will become more popular. Zurab was not a bad player but given 12 months notice I'm sure that SA could easily find a capable replacement...... in fact probably 10!

[brian_gallagher85]

Have you been hanging around with the delusional Joey Barton, young man.

Don't see what's wrong with any of what he has said there Granted he has been a relative flop, but I'm at least glad to see that he's actually talking about playing and trying to score goals, (which shows his confidence hasn't been totally shot to pieces over the last 3 years).

[joey_big_nose]

Shame they played fast and loose with the truth.

David Peace, the author of the book, described it as an "occult history of Leeds United". It is not intended to be absolutely accurate. The bok does a fantastic job of making football seem closer to one of Dante's visions or something like that.

Best sports novel I have ever read.

[Veevs]

How many goals has Maceo scored for the reserves? He states he " has scored a lot"

No idea but he didnt score a single goal for Barsley in 19 appearances season before last.... in proper matches he just cant cut it.

[alexanders]

He has scored 5 goals in his whole career:

Maceo Righters

[modes98]

Also the LT says Assulin on trial is VERY unlikely to happen!! Knew it was too good to be true!

Why? The guy is out of contract and can't get a club. Yet suddenly needs a minor operation which prevents him from coming to the trial. If he was still talented then Barca would have taken a chance or tried to sell him on.

I would have liked us to run the rule over him and see if he had something but if the man can't even be bothered to fight for his career then why waste the time and energy.

[Amo]

No idea but he didnt score a single goal for Barsley in 19 appearances season before last.... in proper matches he just cant cut it.

And Southend rejected him. Still, he's here and there's not a lot we can appear to do about it. Might as well let him do his thing.

[Muddboy]

From what I've seen of Rigters, and that's not a lot, he's a confidence player.

I think he was overawed when he first arrived here and that meant he lost his way.

But if the coaching staff can get some confidence into him and perhaps change the way he plays (I think he should be more of a powerhouse striker, much like Shearer was) then maybe, just maybe, we might have someone quite useful on our hands.

[Majiball]

And if I'd picked these numbers I'd be a millionaire.

1. 38

2. 39

3. 45

4. 46

5. 49

6. 07

7. 08

He is simply not good enough and we should have shifted him off to Kilmarnock last year.

[LeftWinger]

But if the coaching staff can get some confidence into him and perhaps change the way he plays (I think he should be more of a powerhouse striker, much like Shearer was) then maybe, just maybe, we might have someone quite useful on our hands.

Rigters/Shearer.

[Muddboy]

Rigters/Shearer.

I meant that type of player.

I'm not likening him to Shearer in terms of talent!

[vintageadidas]

I would not even talk about them in the same sentence.

[John]

So this thread has now come down to potentially talking about how good Rigters can be!

The fact Sam has him involved shows he must have some faith in him, albeit it we have F all other options...

[BPF]

I would not even talk about them in the same sentence.

Unless it was talking about former Rovers' players....hopefully.

[RevidgeBlue]

I saw Rigters for the reserves at Leigh four or five times last year and he looks awful even at that level I'm afraid.

Not as bad as Julio Santa Cruz though.......

[John]

Where is Julio Santa Cruz these days, still with us?

With Blackman, Rigters and Julio the future is bright and we should def play 4-4-2.

[RoverRich]

Roberts wants to fight for place

About half way down the article it says:

"Talks are continuing with a couple of unnamed forwards although the club are unsure whether any deal will be sealed before the squad jet out to Australia on Thursday."

Any truth in that I wonder or is it just guesswork cos they know we are after a striker? I hope we are still making progress in this hunt and hopefully we will see a new arrival sooner rather than later.

[The Rover of Finland]

Just checked new academy profiles but the young Spanish defender wasn´t included. He did sign, didn´t he?

[ada2020]

Where is Julio Santa Cruz these days, still with us?

With Blackman, Rigters and Julio the future is bright and we should def play 4-4-2.

Seriously?

[JAL]

Where is Julio Santa Cruz these days, still with us?

With Blackman, Rigters and Julio the future is bright and we should def play 4-4-2.

John, you've just mentioned the biggest collective bunch of no hope, out of their depth, offer absolutely nothing players at Rovers.

For the love of Rovers the sooner John Williams and co. move these guys out of the club... the better !

[niggit]

Don't see Blackman as a no hoper

[LeftWinger]

I think a few have failed to spot John's sarcasm.