25 Jul 2024 19:42:25
Thelwell should adopt the same approach to the contract offers to both Branthwaite add DCL as he has in his recruitment, if the rumours are correct.
I appreciate there is little loyalty and obviously little reflection, certainly in DCL case, to the psychological and medical care the club have administered and despite the desperate need, Sean Dyche ensuring his long term welfare by easing him gradually back to match fitness.
Instead of feeling a debt of gratitude he decides to kick the club in the teeth.
As far as Branthwaite is concerned, he has a few years left on his contract so continue to hold out for the value the club have set and review his position season on season.
Certainly don't consider an increase in salary to £160k a week!
{Ed025's Note - im with you Fancy, if they dont like it they can lump it mate..
25 Jul 2024 20:31:21
Exactly Ed. No one is bigger than the club however talented.
{Ed025's Note - spot on Mocker mate..
25 Jul 2024 21:38:46
Personally I’d offer Branthwaite a pay rise based on last years performances even if it doesn’t see him sign a new contract.
Wouldn’t be offering anywhere near the £160k per week but would be happy to see him have a pay increase particularly when you look at what Keane and Holgate are on and think it would send a positive message to him regards us wanting to keep him.
{Ed025's Note - he knows how much we want him Dan and thats why his agent is playing silly buggers, yes up his pay to £100k a week but he must sign an extension to the contract he has now mate, thats only fair..
25 Jul 2024 22:01:31
He only signed new contract in last year aswell so he still got 3 years left on current deal.
26 Jul 2024 00:14:45
If he wants £160k and we can afford it I say pay it. Providing we can put a release clause of £160mil. If he wants to be paid well then so do we when the club that has seemingly set this figure wants to buy him. If he wants the release clause lower then that can reflect in his wages, £100k = £100mil or £70k for £70mil. That way whatever inflated value his team may have of him will set our asking price. Then lengthen the contract to protect the clubs asset.
26 Jul 2024 01:07:55
I agree meet him half way, give him a pay rise but make sure it’s a longer deal. Possibly stick in a minimum fee release clause?
26 Jul 2024 04:00:55
If £80,000 per week isn't enough to pay your bills then there's something wrong somewhere.
If Branthwaite is happy at Everton then give him that amount but have him sign a new five year contract. Insert a minimum release clause and tell his agent to stop being greedy and to actually look after his clients best interests and not just use him as a cash cow.
If Branthwaite isn't happy and wants to move on, tell him it's £70 million or he stays and puts in a shift for us.
UTFT NSNO.
26 Jul 2024 09:54:26
More greed, especially when our club is going through a financial crisis, if he still has 3 years on his contract then I wouldn’t give him a pay rise, but with this attitude I would sell him before the season starts, the Days are gone for Everton to pay 100k plus per week, 50or 60k should be our maximum. We now have to think of our club not the players bank balance.