Lets use the Great Hall:
I heard a whisper but it was in Chinese.Back on topic are there any whispers about more signings this week? SE hinted there might be a few days ago.
Ahh the one I heard was careless.I heard a whisper but it was in Chinese.
.Back on topic are there any whispers about more signings this week? SE hinted there might be a few days ago.
It is but it also makes sense as a signing. A potential leader of Ehmer’s age to sit alongside the likes of Tucker, Ogilvie and Medley..
I think Rhys Bennett is the only name that's been floating about and pretty sure that's just because of his links with Evans.
I thought July the 1st was when they were all announced?Think Fridays have been a usual announcing day haven't they?
I think after putting a player’s name to Scally and sitting down with the player to sell the club, I think the rest of the job is Scally’s to negotiate terms.Could be that Steve being in Scotland for a short while might put signings back a day or 2.
Although his hints that Phil alluded to, I thought were made after he knew he’d be going up there, so maybe not.
Think Fridays have been a usual announcing day haven't they?
Could be that Steve being in Scotland for a short while might put signings back a day or 2.
Not sure i agree there. Players have told us numerous times upon signing words to the effect of "after speaking with the manager it was an easy decision". Evans has also talked about having players whole families (mums, dads, pet goldfish to play in the water feature) down to the club before they sign.I don't think so OSK.
Evans gives scally his targets and scally does the deals. Steve should be able to focus on his family without impacting deals being announced.
The only exception would be if a new player was made available and we had to decide if we wanted him
I’d say that you are pretty spot on thereNot sure i agree there. Players have told us numerous times upon signing words to the effect of "after speaking with the manager it was an easy decision". Evans has also talked about having players whole families (mums, dads, pet goldfish to play in the water feature) down to the club before they sign.
The feeling i get is that Evans goes on a heavy charm offensive with all players that sign, giving them full on tours around the clhb, training pitches etc, probably taking them for lunch (hopefully he treats them to more than just a dominos). Of course the money/negotiating will be down to scally, but also in the same respect, if evans has a budget, then evans has to be involved also as he doesnt want scally signing his budget away overpaying on players leaving him nothing to spend on other players.
Id imagine evans has more involvement than you expect. Its not just like handing over a list of names that Scally then does his business with.
Not sure i agree there. Players have told us numerous times upon signing words to the effect of "after speaking with the manager it was an easy decision". Evans has also talked about having players whole families (mums, dads, pet goldfish to play in the water feature) down to the club before they sign.
The feeling i get is that Evans goes on a heavy charm offensive with all players that sign, giving them full on tours around the clhb, training pitches etc, probably taking them for lunch to schmooze them (hopefully he treats them to more than just his favourite, dominos). He'll make sure he makes them feel fully valued etc. Of course the money/negotiating will be down to scally, but also in the same respect, if evans has a budget, then evans has to be involved also as he doesnt want scally signing his budget away overpaying on players leaving him nothing to spend on other players.
Id imagine evans has more involvement than you expect. Its not just like handing over a list of names that Scally then does his business with.
Its worth noting also that we only see the players he successfully convinces. I have no doubt for every one he does sign, theres 2/3 that choose to go elsewhere. So thats alot of tours and lunches. No wonder he's so fat. Didnt he sign 22 players one year at peterborough? I hope he has a nandos black card.
Not sure i agree there. Players have told us numerous times upon signing words to the effect of "after speaking with the manager it was an easy decision". Evans has also talked about having players whole families (mums, dads, pet goldfish to play in the water feature) down to the club before they sign.
The feeling i get is that Evans goes on a heavy charm offensive with all players that sign, giving them full on tours around the clhb, training pitches etc, probably taking them for lunch to schmooze them (hopefully he treats them to more than just his favourite, dominos). He'll make sure he makes them feel fully valued etc. Of course the money/negotiating will be down to scally, but also in the same respect, if evans has a budget, then evans has to be involved also as he doesnt want scally signing his budget away overpaying on players leaving him nothing to spend on other players.
Id imagine evans has more involvement than you expect. Its not just like handing over a list of names that Scally then does his business with.
Its worth noting also that we only see the players he successfully convinces. I have no doubt for every one he does sign, theres 2/3 that choose to go elsewhere. So thats alot of tours and lunches. No wonder he's so fat. Didnt he sign 22 players one year at peterborough? I hope he has a nandos black card.
Hahahaha first Steve Treacle & now Mozzer...I'm being held accountable for other posters words.
I admit I've edited my post as at first this was a whoosh and your joke went over my head.
Yea, don't get me wrong I think it would be a great signing. A zakuani type of experienced head to compliment the gifted youngsters.It is but it also makes sense as a signing. A potential leader of Ehmer’s age to sit alongside the likes of Tucker, Ogilvie and Medley.
The combined age of about 65 is what worries me most to be honest. We need an experienced CB IMO. Hopefully even one that is a leader.Yea, don't get me wrong I think it would be a great signing. A zakuani type of experienced head to compliment the gifted youngsters.