08 Mar 2020 23:29:27
Whatever you think of today's performance, it is going to take at least another 18 Months, before we get get quite a few off our books.
No team is going to take them on the wages they are on now, they will simply loan them.
We are not going to get any transfer fees for half those in the squad and the rest out on loan.
I am afraid it is a case of waiting for their contracts to expire before we can move forward to where we would like to be.
Everton panicked in offering Holgate and Calvert Lewin unbelievable hike in contracts.
We could have done this in the summer with doubling their wages, then and only then offer more on performances over the next few seasons, but the amount both got for half a seasons performance is crazy.
No wonder we are in the mess we are now.
09 Mar 2020 08:17:03
I agree big nev.
09 Mar 2020 12:45:04
I don't know the full details of the new contracts for DCL and Holgate but can imagine the increase in wages will be more than covered by any increase in potential transfer fee now they are on long term contracts.
I don't see either of them turning out to be another Siggy, Sandro, Scheiderlin, Niasse, Tosun, Walcot Keane etc that previous management have saddled us with
We should be pleased with them signing new contracts rather than them leaving in the next window or so at a fraction of their value.
09 Mar 2020 20:39:45
Also Calvert lewin and Holgates value has rocketed in last couple of months giving them 5 years is no problem with me as they both have sell on value.