If carlsberg did transfer threads.....This would be it!

[CAPSLOCK]

Realistically, did any of us think towards the end of the season that we'd be at a point where we can't pay someone £5k a week even though we've got rid of a few of our high earners?

Yes

It didn't need a crystal ball

All the noises coming out, be it leaked or in the accounts were that we had to live within our means

5k was where I thought we would be shopping and while we have/had, Ream, Wheater, Bogdan, Medo, Spearing well over that, there had to be some pain

[StaffsTrotter]

So let me follow this. Before taking us on NL should have had a small army of due diligence guys, going over the books and the playing staff, and secured written guarantees and crystal ball based future commitments on everything connected with both these aspects. If he did this, its now his own fault. If he didn't, its now his own fault. Tough crowd.

Not what I'm saying - but if you think he didn't know the general picture, then I think you're wrong.

Good job thats not what I was saying then Worthy . Sure he know the general picture, as Wigan said its all about degrees of challenge. To go back to my original point we have no way of knowing what was known, said or assumed back then - he might have been told another investor was close - who knows.

Knowledge, commitments from and trust of ED/PG and a calculated gamble on what he was inheriting, his own ability and lady luck would I suspect have all been part of NLs (or indeed any other managers) decision.

Back to topic - looks like the window is fizzling out .....bring on the loans

[ChrisC]

Rumours we are talking to Samaras.

Not sure what about. Maybe what hair products he uses.

[danardif1]

Rumours we are talking to Samaras.

Is that just because of the Lennon connection or something more substantial? Good player, would do well in this division...

[ChrisC]

Rumours we are talking to Samaras.

Is that just because of the Lennon connection or something more substantial? Good player, would do well in this division...

Not a clue. Just doing the rounds on't tinternet.

[Dr Hotdog]

Rumours we are talking to Samaras.

Not sure what about. Maybe what hair products he uses.

I'd take him.

[danardif1]

Rumours we are talking to Samaras.

Is that just because of the Lennon connection or something more substantial? Good player, would do well in this division...

Not a clue. Just doing the rounds on't tinternet.

Like I said he's a good player so wouldn't mind if it was true...

[Worthy4England]

So let me follow this. Before taking us on NL should have had a small army of due diligence guys, going over the books and the playing staff, and secured written guarantees and crystal ball based future commitments on everything connected with both these aspects. If he did this, its now his own fault. If he didn't, its now his own fault. Tough crowd.

Not what I'm saying - but if you think he didn't know the general picture, then I think you're wrong.

Good job thats not what I was saying then Worthy . Sure he know the general picture, as Wigan said its all about degrees of challenge. To go back to my original point we have no way of knowing what was known, said or assumed back then - he might have been told another investor was close - who knows.

Knowledge, commitments from and trust of ED/PG and a calculated gamble on what he was inheriting, his own ability and lady luck would I suspect have all been part of NLs (or indeed any other managers) decision.

Back to topic - looks like the window is fizzling out .....bring on the loans

In the last Account (no DD required) you can do a calc on the playing staff and the salary bill fairly easily and work out that £5k per week is about tops...I'd have certainly looked if I'd have been going to for the job. I can't see that PG would have suddenly said anything majorly unadjacent on budgets - but you're right - I don't know that for certain...

[jaffka]

Rumours we are talking to Samaras.

Not sure what about. Maybe what hair products he uses.

I'd take him.

Where to?

[bobo the clown]

"majorly unadjacent"

You've been working with Yanks again, haven't you !?

[jaffka]

Linked with Gareth Stokes again.

[bobo the clown]

Linked with Gareth Stokes again.

His brother, Anthony, plays for Celtic doesn't he !

[boltonboris]

Linked with Gareth Stokes again.

Who??

[ChrisC]

Rumours we are talking to Samaras.

Not sure what about. Maybe what hair products he uses.

I'd take him.

Where to?

Hairdressers.

[jaffka]

Yep, wrong first name. Still it's ended all that financial chat...

[Worthy4England]

"majorly unadjacent"

You've been working with Yanks again, haven't you !?

Is that a known, known or an known, unknown?

Who is Gareth Stokes anyhow?

[boltonboris]

He's alright Samaras, in terms of carrying the ball out and being an outlet, but he's not a goal threat.. Bit like N'gog but a 5th of a price

[Dr Hotdog]

He's alright Samaras, in terms of carrying the ball out and being an outlet, but he's not a goal threat.. Bit like N'gog but a 5th of a price

He's more of a goal threat than Madine ever will be!

[Prufrock]

Rumours we are talking to Samaras.

Not sure what about. Maybe what hair products he uses.

Whether he's finally starting that Queen tribute band:



Hopefully, coz he's gash up top.

[jaffka]

Last hour then and looks like nowt coming in.