Geoffrey Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 On Sunday in the South Stand I spoke to a man who is very well connected in Sheffield football. He told me that we have 10 players earning more than 30k per week and our opponents don't have one earning half that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlandished Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 (edited) Wow - was he a pig? Edited September 28, 2017 by owlandished 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlmanc Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Dunno how true that is... I know Fletcher is on a fair whack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Starling Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 My guess Fletcher Rhodes Forestieri Bannan Hooper Boyd Westwood Abdi Hutchinson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanzaroteowl Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, Ronnie Starling said: My guess Fletcher Rhodes Forestieri Bannan Hooper Boyd Westwood Abdi Hutchinson Certainly none of them would be on less than 20K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanharper Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Lees new contract was said to be around 25k pw as well. These figures are just unsustainable with Championship income and FFP requirements. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owl999 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 9 minutes ago, Ronnie Starling said: My guess Fletcher Rhodes Forestieri Bannan Hooper Boyd Westwood Abdi Hutchinson Lees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adelphi1867 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Been saying it for the last 18 months, it'll all end in tears. But I put some of the Blame on the fans, how many on here were drooling at the thought of all the money to be spent when DC took control of the club. If I were DC I would spend very little on the 1st team squad again this season, rather increase the investment in the future of the club, the academy. Bring in better scouts and coaching staff at that level to attract the better young players from this area. Then look to give the young players the chance of 1st team football. Secondly, have a long term view and bring young players in from the lower divs/championship and improve them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shez owl Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 90% of that list are utter madness and the reason we will not progress for many years now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WadsleyOwl Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Any new manager coming in would have the shock of his life when he see's our wage bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Starling Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 7 minutes ago, adelphi1867 said: Been saying it for the last 18 months, it'll all end in tears. But I put some of the Blame on the fans, how many on here were drooling at the thought of all the money to be spent when DC took control of the club. If I were DC I would spend very little on the 1st team squad again this season, rather increase the investment in the future of the club, the academy. Bring in better scouts and coaching staff at that level to attract the better young players from this area. Then look to give the young players the chance of 1st team football. Secondly, have a long term view and bring young players in from the lower divs/championship and improve them.. Why blame the fans? They didnt sign the players, they asked questions about why certain players were being signed notably Rhodes as who was going to provide the service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthefish2002 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 No surprise out wage bill is eye watering. We have gambled near enough the farm on going up in last 2 seasons and now we have hit the rocks. From experience of other clubs we will struggle for years getting it back under sensible control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adelphi1867 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Just now, Ronnie Starling said: Why blame the fans? They didnt sign the players, they asked questions about why certain players were being signed notably Rhodes as who was going to provide the service. Because that is the nature of the beast that is the fan base at our club. Historically, the fans have wanted the club to buy success rather than build for it, how many time have you heard the fans call for this player or that player?, when was the last time Wednesday had a successful youth set up that produced 1st team players for the club?, the last I can remember was in the 1970's/80's. I am afraid these expectations led us into bankruptcy not so long ago, and look like doing it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh_weds_we_love_you Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 36 minutes ago, Geoffrey said: On Sunday in the South Stand I spoke to a man who is very well connected in Sheffield football. He told me that we have 10 players earning more than 30k per week and our opponents don't have one earning half that. £30k a week is the going rate for experienced Championship players these days sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff King's dog Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 35 minutes ago, owlandished said: Wow - was he a pig? So is that the stock response to anything you don't like the sound of? Fortunately some more sensible posters have made positive contributions to make this an interesting thread. Any new manager will struggle because his hand will be tied. It would be very difficult to move any of the above in the JTW as other clubs will not pay those wages, so there is liitle room to wheel and deal. Our only hope is that better coaching improves the players we have already got and turns things around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthefish2002 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 5 minutes ago, adelphi1867 said: Because that is the nature of the beast that is the fan base at our club. Historically, the fans have wanted the club to buy success rather than build for it, how many time have you heard the fans call for this player or that player?, when was the last time Wednesday had a successful youth set up that produced 1st team players for the club?, the last I can remember was in the 1970's/80's. I am afraid these expectations led us into bankruptcy not so long ago, and look like doing it again. Is any fan base at any club that much different. I expect if I went on fan forums of similar size clubs like Forest, Derby, Wolves they will all be having similar discussions about players they need and should buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldierboyblue Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 We are 10 games in FFS 36 to push. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 43 minutes ago, owlandished said: Wow - was he a pig? When I was a kid this wasn't a term used by fans of Sheffield clubs to each other (although I'm sure some old-timers will claim differently). The insults of "pig" and "piggy" that are thrown about on here I find childish and cringeworthy and makes me wonder if the poster does have learning difficulties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh_weds_we_love_you Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 11 minutes ago, Jeff King's dog said: So is that the stock response to anything you don't like the sound of? Think it's more to do with the opening poster (Geoffrey) posting nothing but negative stuff and the suspicion that he's a Blade as a result. We could beat PSG 7-1, rock the footballing world with our football, and Geoffrey would start a thread criticise the club for not keeping a clean sheet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Snooty Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 29 minutes ago, adelphi1867 said: Been saying it for the last 18 months, it'll all end in tears. But I put some of the Blame on the fans, how many on here were drooling at the thought of all the money to be spent when DC took control of the club. If I were DC I would spend very little on the 1st team squad again this season, rather increase the investment in the future of the club, the academy. Bring in better scouts and coaching staff at that level to attract the better young players from this area. Then look to give the young players the chance of 1st team football. Secondly, have a long term view and bring young players in from the lower divs/championship and improve them.. Which is why I firmly believe that we need to get some more 'football people' involved. Long term. Both on the coaching side - Irrespective of who the manager is - and in the boardroom. To advise the chairman in football related matters. And not have the vested interests that , for example a Sports agency with a stable of players might have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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