Holmowl Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Sefton owl said: Don’t think any other clubs that pay ridiculous wages would take him on.. Considering we pay some of the hours highest wages in this division; where else would he want to go? It’s spelt W H O R E S and anyway that’s nothing but a malicious rumour. Might explain recent form though. Edited February 29, 2020 by Holmowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepitsteel89 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Holmowl said: Why are you taking into account what he did from 2009 to 2016 against Ferdinand, Terry, Caragher and Gallas? In his 4 seasons with us he has scored at a very decent rate which is improving rather than deteriorating. I dont think we should pin all our hopes on Fletcher next season, is what I was getting at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frastheowl Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) 15 hours ago, HOOTIE AND THE poo TU said: That's a risk we will have to take I'm guessing he won't be happy with just a one year deal, he'll be looking for 2 years In all seriousness, we can't afford that, not unless he takes a massive cut If we do give in to him, and he gets injured Well we've been down this road too many times I like Fletcher, but we could sign two or three premiership youngsters for the same money It's a no brainer for me, pay cut or thanks for the memories I don't necessarily disagree with your sentiments, but I think you're totally ignoring the cost to replace him. By getting rid of Fletcher, we're discarding a player who scores 30% of our goals, and is on the end of nearly 25% of the chances we create...and that's despite him missing two months of the season through injury. Where do you suggest we look to replace that phenomenal contribution? Especially considering that, in all likelihood, we'll have lost Wickham, Windass, Winnall, Nuhiu and Da Cruz (hopefully Rhodes) from the squad....most that will need replacing. Premiership youngsters on loan? With wage contribution equal to Fletchers plus a loan fee (and potential penalties for lack of game time). Up and coming strikers from League One or below? Say, for example, Ivan Toney, a player that'll cost upwards of £8m. Any free transfers worth their salt won't come cheap, wage-wise, because they'll be subject to intense competition for their signature. Of course, there'll be an element of risk with re-signing a 32 year old. But, I just think, given the huge changes the squad will be going through, it's probably a risk worth taking. But I'd absolutely look to offer him a longer deal, with a reduction in wages. But Fletcher's appearance record stacks up pretty well...in the last two seasons, he's only missed the last two months through injury. He played 40 Championship game last season, and is on course to play in over 35 this season. Edited February 29, 2020 by frastheowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minton Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 3 hours ago, Sefton owl said: Don’t think any other clubs that pay ridiculous wages would take him on.. Considering we pay some of the hours highest wages in this division; where else would he want to go? No. No we don't. We are bang middle of the division in regards to wage bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costello 77 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 5 hours ago, airborne_rat_of_s6 said: Wasn’t Fletcher’s wages the reason for FF’s previous flounce? It was that but I think the club gave fletch an Audi R8 as well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeder Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 23 minutes ago, frastheowl said: I don't necessarily disagree with your sentiments, but I think you're totally ignoring the cost to replace him. By getting rid of Fletcher, we're discarding a player who scores 30% of our goals, and is on the end of nearly 25% of the chances we create...and that's despite him missing two months of the season through injury. Where do you suggest we look to replace that phenomenal contribution? Especially considering that, in all likelihood, we'll have lost Wickham, Windass, Winnall, Nuhiu and Da Cruz (hopefully Rhodes) from the squad....most that will need replacing. Premiership youngsters on loan? With wage contribution equal to Fletchers plus a loan fee (and potential penalties for lack of game time). Up and coming strikers from League One or below? Say, for example, Ivan Toney, a player that'll cost upwards of £8m. Any free transfers worth their salt won't come cheap, wage-wise, because they'll be subject to intense competition for their signature. Of course, there'll be an element of risk with re-signing a 32 year old. But, I just think, given the huge changes the squad will be going through, it's probably a risk worth taking. But I'd absolutely look to offer him a longer deal, with a reduction in wages. But Fletcher's appearance record stacks up pretty well...in the last two seasons, he's only missed the last two months through injury. He played 40 Championship game last season, and is on course to play in over 35 this season. Couldn't agree more, and as I posted earlier, Sharp, McGoldrick and Clarke weren't exactly spring chickens last year were they. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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