[Archived] Rhodes To Boro

[DE.]

Is there any evidence they've asked us to lower our price, or that we've done so?

[Lancaster Rover]

I remember John Oliver when I worked at Leyland Bus and Truck.

We torched an effigy of him on the picket line in 1981.

His book is great by the way

[PLJPB]

I always thought if a player requested a transfer, he waived his loyalty bonus but if not he was entitled to it. Furthermore if a players contract is effectively cancelled by being transferred he should be entitled to some compensation IF it results in a loss to the individual. - no loss, no compensation. So if you move for lower wages the selling club owes the difference between the two sets of wages, if you move for higher wages I would think a court would throw any claim out

My understanding too. Very good explanation.

[Iceman]

I was having a giraffe

I would rewrite the second line though Rovers " F Gibson, that is the price"

Mrs D is too nice for that, and Shaw probably doesn't know we are selling Rhodes

[speeeeeeedie]

The players reacted positively immediately to Sam's arrival. After a brief honeymoon period I'd say it has gone the other way with PL.

That was a completely different situation. It was pre Venkys for one.

Rovers players back then were used to the discipline and professionalism of Mark Hughes. They'd just spent a few months at Paul Ince's soccer school, complete with press up's for ill discipline. All Allardyce did was restore the top class set up the Hughes regime had. The players missed it.

Lambert has a much harder job on his hands.

Back to the discussion. If Rhodes goes Lambert will get the money this summer as it's a bit late in the day now.

[BiggusLaddus]

The amount of waste was also freightening

Very good. If it was accidental then even better.

[Neal]

Someone on talksport saying Rhodes to Boro should go through.

[4000Holes]

Mrs D is too nice for that, and Shaw probably doesn't know we are selling Rhodes

Shaw has probably been working his socks off all morning. Looking for a socket to plug in the fax machine.

By the way. Has Abbey been taken ill, passed away or been banned?

[Mike Graham]

His book is great by the way

I'll take your word on that and order one. British industry needs more innovators and leaders.

As for Rhodes let's move on. It has happened before and will happen again.

In Shaw we trust...........NOT

[1arC]

Rhodes 1/10 on Sky bet now, to go to Boro which in my book, means he is likely to end up there. Someone on Twitter has suggested that's just an indication of where the money is though, although I beg to differ on this type of market.

[RevidgeBlue]

My understanding too. Very good explanation.

Correct about loyalty bonuses I think and you'd be entitled to claim any shortfall in wages if the Club sold you, but not if you requested a move.

[yoda]

Very good. If it was accidental then even better.

It's not as funny when you have to explain it

I'll take your word on that and order one. British industry needs more innovators and leaders.

As for Rhodes let's move on. It has happened before and will happen again.

In Shaw we trust...........NOT

This is the bible for mfg and can be applied every where

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Machine-That-Changed-World/dp/1847370551

[allanncd]

The players reacted positively immediately to Sam's arrival. After a brief honeymoon period I'd say it has gone the other way with PL.

Understand and agree with your point about "lleadership" but "man management" is a a crucial part of modern management as well.

How does your view fit with the widely-applauded win at Oxford and the 10-man resistance at Newport ?

[Lancaster Rover]

It is a good read, Jim Collin's good to great is excellent also.

[Speedie Dived]

Rhodes 1/10 on Sky bet now, to go to Boro which in my book, means he is likely to end up there. Someone on Twitter has suggested that's just an indication of where the money is though, although I beg to differ on this type of market.

That's exactly what it is. If i went and put £50k on Rhodes to join Stanley now then that would be shorter than 1/10

[Claytons Left Boot]

Sky Sports just announced that Rhodes is expected in Middlesbrough this afternoon after leaving Brockhall shortly after 9am this morning. Hell fire, either all the roads are blocked or he's walking it.

[Lancaster Rover]

Surely they could meet halfway, Leeds?

[davulsukur]

If he's not even made it to Boro yet we don't stand much of a chance of getting any new faces in.

[allanncd]

If the player wants to leave, I'm not so sure anyone with a bit of perspective could be desperate for this not to happen. No point keeping an unhappy camper, particularly with the amounts of money that will be freed up to allow Lambert to build what he wants in summer.

On another note, let's not forget that Graham and Watt are only on loan. If we want to keep them permanently, then that could be a large portion of the Rhodes money used up.

A fee believed to about £1.5m has already been agreed for the Watts option and Graham is out of contract in June.

[K-Hod]

It's a good job my boss is on holiday, I've been on here way too much today.....

[rovers11]

Sounds like it's nearly done and dusted...

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Sky Sports just announced that Rhodes is expected in Middlesbrough this afternoon after leaving Brockhall shortly after 9am this morning. Hell fire, either all the roads are blocked or he's walking it.

Like I said - He lacks pace.

[Dean]

A fee believed to about £1.5m has already been agreed for the Watts option and Graham is out of contract in June.

+ signing on fees and whatever we paid to take them on loan to begin with. Probably nearer £3m in total.

[EgyptianPete]

I was actually responding to PB's suggestion that Rhodes would be a permanent bench warmer if he came back.

Okay my bad

[DE.]

How does your view fit with the widely-applauded win at Oxford and the 10-man resistance at Newport ?

We'd certainly put up a good challenge in League Two.