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[tomphil]

4 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

As @KentExile said, he likely was paid off. Even if we only pay £5k a week it is still a saving for them.

You say there was a few quid knocking around. I know Fleck didnt cost a fee but Venkys blocked any permanent Maguire deal because they wouldnt spend.

Totally different dynamic sanctioning a multi million pound deal over several years with a hefty lump sum down payment to taking over a 6 month contract at 25k pwk with no lump sums involved.

Fits way easier on the books when you've already loaned a guy out on half that which was already in the budget.

[Upside Down]

4 hours ago, tomphil said:

It was said that Rovers just took over Flecks contract until the end of last season so it could very well hold water he was on big money here.

He's cost a few hundred grand at least for 6 months and it was always destined to be a stupid money wasting gamble.

If Waggots wage depended on signings in a similar way the DoFs did you can be sure he wouldn't have gone anywhere near him.

No accountability though and a convenient head to roll below him.

And a nice fat commission for the disgusting troll.

[tomphil]

Just now, Upside Down said:

And a nice fat commission for the disgusting troll.

Nail on head, Waggot perhaps did the deal between his Sheff U counterpart and the player himself meaning a large agent commission avoided which gets the thumbs up from Pune, meanwhile a nice few grand smoother for himself.

Theoretically of course.

[roversfan99]

16 minutes ago, tomphil said:

Totally different dynamic sanctioning a multi million pound deal over several years with a hefty lump sum down payment to taking over a 6 month contract at 25k pwk with no lump sums involved.

Fits way easier on the books when you've already loaned a guy out on half that which was already in the budget.

True, but I dont think there is any chance we got anywhere near to the figures you mention. Suppose we will never know.

[tomphil]

3 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

True, but I dont think there is any chance we got anywhere near to the figures you mention. Suppose we will never know.

Well no, the figures banded about were 35k pwk i think 🤑

Think we can all agree it was a really stupid bit of business and at least with GB he got money back to cover his cock up with Ennis.

This one smacks of someone pocketing a few quid on an easy to do deal that only ever had a 1 in 50 chance of being worthwhile.

[RoversClitheroe]

Is everyone forgetting Gestede refused to play?

He can get in the bin. Not welcome at our club.

[tomphil]

Don't see the fuss about Gestede but we are a desperate bunch.

Lad came here fir a short spell, did well, left for a big move for big money and didn't cope with the step up then faded away so it's not like he's a legend or anything and what can he bring to the table ?

He's essentially just on a work experience placement and tbh he'd be more use putting his boots on again, if Fleck can get a chance so can he !

[Exiled_Rover]

2 hours ago, chaddyrovers said:

Travis wanted to leave that we deffo know. 

Do we even save money on Travis given we made 6 signings and Buckley returned from his loan spell? 

We'd have been paying absolute peanuts to the three loanees - they were all on their second chance that season and we took them on because we were desperate for warm bodies. 

[Upside Down]

3 hours ago, tomphil said:

Don't see the fuss about Gestede but we are a desperate bunch.

Lad came here fir a short spell, did well, left for a big move for big money and didn't cope with the step up then faded away so it's not like he's a legend or anything and what can he bring to the table ?

He's essentially just on a work experience placement and tbh he'd be more use putting his boots on again, if Fleck can get a chance so can he !

If John Fleck gets given a contract then so should I.

[martonrover]

10 hours ago, Upside Down said:

And a nice fat commission for the disgusting troll.

Hey, don't call Waggott that!

He sits down for tea and chat with the supporters groups 😉 

[lraC]

10 hours ago, tomphil said:

Nail on head, Waggot perhaps did the deal between his Sheff U counterpart and the player himself meaning a large agent commission avoided which gets the thumbs up from Pune, meanwhile a nice few grand smoother for himself.

Theoretically of course.

He might have spent some of it on Cole for Newcastle. 

[AndyB]

14 hours ago, Mercer said:

Of all the 'mentors' to choose!

IMO, makes very little sense to shadow and 'learn' from Waggott (still chuckling) unless Rovers were the only club to provide him with an opportunity to get some 'work experience' in that area. 

Think of it as learning what not to do as a Chief Exec.

 

[TheRevAshton]

 

[alcd]

15 hours ago, arbitro said:

I'd forgot about Buckley. 😁

Easily done. 

[MatthewShaw97]

46 minutes ago, TheRevAshton said:

 

Do people take this account seriously? They just link players to a load of clubs.

[Crimpshrine]

On 09/06/2024 at 09:12, BankEnd Rover said:

Of course not by why are we entertaining a 32 year old who’s been Injured more in the last 2 years than not…Then you look at the wage he’ll be on. 

Because he is Waggott's mate / client

[Exiled_Rover]

50 minutes ago, alcd said:

Easily done. 

Talk about a player not kicking on for 5 years. He's got a bit physically stronger, but he still dallies on the ball and makes the wrong choice with it.

He's a very talented player, but he's not going to make it at this level now.

[Exiled_Rover]

1 hour ago, TheRevAshton said:

 

9 goals in League One? Be still my beating heart.

[TheRevAshton]

Just now, Exiled_Rover said:

9 goals in League One? Be still my beating heart.

It could be all bollocks, I really hope it is... if not, preparations for League One are clearly well underway.

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

As regards Tyjon,well here we go again folks!...

Our Academy is there for one thing only..to nurture talent for other Clubs and flog to the highest bidder asap.

Edited June 10, 2024 by SIMON GARNERS 194

[Exiled_Rover]

11 minutes ago, SIMON GARNERS 194 said:

Our Academy is there for one thing only..to nurture talent for other Clubs and flog to the highest bidder asap.

Nah, it keeps the club alive too.

Without Lenihan, Nyambe, A. Wharton, S. Wharton, Travis, Buckley, Leonard, Garrett, Raya et al we'd have been sunk long ago.

We've been badly mismanaged for over a decade, but the staff down at Brockhall keep on churning out Championship calibre players.

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Yep,we flog to tbe highest bidder to keep tbe lights on....what a shit show with Billionaire Owners.

[Upside Down]

3 minutes ago, SIMON GARNERS 194 said:

Yep,we flog to tbe highest bidder to keep tbe lights on....what a shit show with Billionaire Owners.

Not the highest bidder.

The first bidder.

[tomphil]

27 minutes ago, SIMON GARNERS 194 said:

As regards Tyjon,well here we go again folks!...

Our Academy is there for one thing only..to nurture talent for other Clubs and flog to the highest bidder asap.

Don't worry we'll get to keep the Garrets, Buckleys etc on 5 year contracts trying to keep us in the Championship !

[AspRover]

Somehow I find the idea that parachute payments Burnley and recently promoted to league one Stockport are fishing in the same pool for players a tad unlikely