Bluesteel Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 No surprises. Despite releasing them, it has little change to the squad given so many didn’t contribute or certainly aren’t central to things. This will save a lot of money but enough? presumably unless we rip things up further the squad could still be very similar. With the 4 loans that’s 10 players that we could need to bring in if the younger players aren’t up to it yet. Presumably we might sell one or two under contract too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Themagiccap Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 11 minutes ago, Groundhopping Owl said: Pleased with that. For me it was an either/or with Lee and Hooper - being generous we can possibly afford to try our luck that one of them will be fit and healthy for another year or two, but not both. Releasing Matias shows that we're aiming to improve, the rest were no-brainers. I wonder when we find out which youth teamers are being released? Am I right in thinking the likes of Nielsen and O'Grady are out of contract and unlikely to be renewed? OGrady Nielsen and Preston I believe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nethertonowl Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 9 minutes ago, TINKERBELL said: Well done Steve Bruce, nice to see you getting stuck in early and not messing about. Wouldn't be suprised with more to follow. Impressing me with everything he does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieB Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Glad this has been done quick. Completely the right decision on Hooper imo. Probably looking at around £6m off the yearly wage bill there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonbones Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 My heart says Hooper should have been retained but come on, he's hardly ever available. I agree with those offered new deals, including Lee because I don't compare him to Hooper injury wise. I've seen some things said about Lee that just aren't true about his fitness history prior to the previous 18 months which just aren't true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG D Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Lovely stuff. Let’s get f**king cracking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleblue Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, edmontonowl said: Other than Hooper, no surprises. Suspect Hooper's injury record is a big part of the decision Really Edited May 5, 2019 by daleblue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owlsend Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 9 minutes ago, s6 owl said: Thank you Gary Hooper and Daniel Pudil for some good memories and top performances. The rest have been a waste of time. I don’t agree with that I think Matias had flashes of what he could do but injury prone granted Who could forget the fantastic goal against Leeds that’s on its own was worth the money I think he scored about 5 this season I thought he was actually picking up under Bruce Even thought Boyd was picking up just a little too late I believe for both of them for the rest I think it was a waste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31Dec1966 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 1 minute ago, BIG D said: Lovely stuff. Let’s get f**king cracking Yep, it;s a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronio Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Happy with that. No doubt the clubs finances will improve greatly as a result. It's what has been holding us back for some time. Carrying too many players, some of whom have been robbing us. Should be an exciting transfer window coming up. Time to see Bruce work his magic on the transfer front. Can't wait. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmontonowl Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, parkfieldowl14 said: Be interested to see if any of those released will find their way to Barnsley. Wont United pick up Fox now they can afford his 40K a week wages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevthelodgemoorowl Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Who is Alman Abdi ? Has anyone got a photo ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrie Madden Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Bluesteel said: No surprises. Despite releasing them, it has little change to the squad given so many didn’t contribute or certainly aren’t central to things. This will save a lot of money but enough? presumably unless we rip things up further the squad could still be very similar. With the 4 loans that’s 10 players that we could need to bring in if the younger players aren’t up to it yet. Presumably we might sell one or two under contract too. We don't need to replace like for like Our squad is/ was bloated Bruce has said a few times that he intended slimming it down So 10 out maybe 5 or 6 in Edited May 5, 2019 by Lawrie Madden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandypants Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 17 minutes ago, ohgoditsjames said: Glad Abdi has been binned, what an absolute waster and a disgrace of a “professional” A bit harsh that. No one can help being injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Reachs left peg Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 What about Nielsen, O'Grady and Preston ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LondonOwl313 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, Beholder said: Any guesses at the wages that has freed up? I reckon upwards of 120k per week. Guessing here based on the little info we get on this sort of thing: Hooper 30k a week Abdi 30k a week Jones 20k a week Pudil 10k a week Matias 15k a week Boyd 25k a week that would be about 130k a week and for FFP we save the amortised transfer fee on top: Hooper £3m over 4 years Abdi £4m over 3 years Jones £2m over 3 years Pudil - n/a as it’s his second contract since signing Matias £1.5m over 4 years Boyd - n/a as signed on a free i make that around £10m a year in total which would bring us under the FFP threshold if we’re still losing £20m a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Tom Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Good decision. Very bittersweet to say goodbye to Hooper, one of the most intelligent players I've seen in 30yrs here, but it's the right choice at this delicately balanced moment in time for the club. God, imagine him in L1 if he fancied a season or two there - he'll be an absolute beast if he can stay fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkfieldowl14 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, edmontonowl said: Wont United pick up Fox now they can afford his 40K a week wages? Hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitechapel Owl Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Expected Hooper to be released, he'll be after a 2 year contract, no way are we in a position to offer that. Happy the rest have gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthefish2002 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 If we are keeping both Lee and Hooper we are asking for trouble with injury problems next season. 1 of them is too much for me but both would have been madness. All others on list I dont anyone could argue with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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