BlueinBosnia wrote:Personally don't think he'll want to stay as a squad player- he'll also be seeking a multiple year contract, something I reckon we'll be unwilling to offer. If he stays in Britain, I'd expect Celtic and Stoke to show interest. Otherwise, a move to a Romanian/Ukrainian/Russian team vying for a CL spot could be on the cards.
Beefymcfc wrote:The big question is 'Why have we not extended/renewed his contract?'.
He is just short of 31 years old and always brings something to the field when he plays. Personally, I'd want to keep him here but if not, I reckon he's definately worth 5 mil or more in the present market.
Socrates wrote:Hughes didn't like anyone he didn't sign himself. I'm sure even his apologisers would admit that.
Wonderwall wrote:Socrates wrote:Hughes didn't like anyone he didn't sign himself. I'm sure even his apologisers would admit that.
thats right he hated Ireland!
mr_nool wrote:Wonderwall wrote:Socrates wrote:Hughes didn't like anyone he didn't sign himself. I'm sure even his apologisers would admit that.
thats right he hated Ireland!
Vass didn't get a fair chance either!
Lev Bronstein wrote:I think that we're going to have to face a few sad facts. In the years to come we are going to be building a squad that'll be challenging for the CL. So whoever the manager is some hard to swallow decisions will have to be made.
Sad fact no.1: in a couple of years time popular players such as Petrov, and maybe the likes of Ned, SWP and Stevie might be replaced or, at least pushed down the pecking order, by players more suited to the higher level that we aspire to.
Sad fact no.2: those players coming through the academy will have to be of a higher standard if they are to make the first team.
Hopefully, those who are pushed aside will accept their new status as squad players and still give good value when called upon.
Hopefully, the academy will up it's game and continue to produce quality players for the club. Also, hopefully, it will be realised that the best for the future will be a steady stream of home grown players to provide a solid core for the squad who are committed to the club (Barca seem to be good at this).
Either way, expect a departure of much loved players who are good - but not good enough.
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