Movement.

[Tezza1889]

What more famous than the "Blades to sign Gazza" story?

Yeah, they had me at Duncan fergusson ....

 

[Harry's Game]

Can anyone confirm that Bettis is in portugal? ive seen it mentioned on here but obviously hes not pitchside so dont see any photos, cheers

Yes Bettis is In Portugal.

 

[GymClassHero]

But settling the wages and agents cut is a key part of the deal, possibly the most important.

We’ve obviously no idea how far away each party is with their figures but with seemingly no interest from another Premier League club, it’s currently looking good for us. He’ll be doubling/tripling his wages with our offer, could receive a better offer if another club comes in, or could end up staying at Brentford if he holds out too long.

Just hope we’ve got a contingency in place so we can threaten to walk away if it drags on.

I am confident of the deal being done. I also feel we may be flying under the radar to get McBurnie.

 

[Booker4]

Fooball, like the western world as a whole, is subject to the positives and negatives of capitalism - sorry getting politics a tad there!

There's nothing wrong with football making money as an industry but the amount that is made is the problem because, as with capitalism again, it's not regulated enough and the rich get richer and the poorer clubs survive on the scraps.

As for agents, they're part of the game and many are no doubt decent but I'd like to know how much they are regulated? Is there a body out there that you have to obtain a membership to that states you have achieved a certain standard like there is with becoming a manager? And, is there any regulation on practice, or fees earned, or is just as much as you can earn from clubs is fair game and how you do it is up to the agent?

I'm guessing there must be some regulations on agents, surely?

 

[Bruce Wayne]

I am confident of the deal being done. I also feel we may be flying under the radar to get McBurnie.

Hope so, ive just got Christmas tree out of loft.

 

[Rodley]

Yes Bettis is In Portugal.

 

[Rob86]

I am confident of the deal being done. I also feel we may be flying under the radar to get McBurnie.

Well that would be just amazing if it happens

 

[Davalon]

Nope, it's not at all contentious, I don't think anyone has ever said anything to the contrary, which is why it's strange that you're pointing it out.

I know you have a serious disliking for McCabe after he turned you down for a role at the Lane but bringing his previous comments about agents (which you even seem to agree with) feels a little unnecessary.

Our past transfer history isn't a particularly happy one? I'm not sure how you quantify that really. We didn't seem to do such a bad job last summer.

Any proof this poster is who you're suggesting he is?

 

[S64 Blade]

To pick up the line of thought that we can’t get any deals done as the staff are out in Portugal, is a misconception I think.

Most business deals are done cross-border without a need to be in the same room. I get that football is a bit more ‘woolly’ but a lot of the personal ground work will have already been done.

 

[Nick Jansky]

Was that Barnsley when they were a championship club by any chance?

No

 

[Niceguyeddie]

Cant see Villa going for him after signing Wesley to replace Abraham.

I would imagine Sevilla will only go for him if they lose Ben Yedder to Man U. I don't really see that one happening and will only happen if Lukaku moves.

From the information from RC I think (total guess work) that they are waiting to see what comes of the Ben Yedder to Man U deal. Can't really blame Maupay for wanting to wait out for a potential move to Sevilla over United.

I think this one could drag on for a while.

Sure Sevilla just signed a forward from a Turkish side for eleven million

 

[Nick Jansky]

This is a very interesting post. How come you come across such documents?

Given the absolute rammell I've had to read to come across this, I think I deserve an answer

I represent people in serious shit with HMRC, and this includes football clubs and players.

 

[GymClassHero]

Well that would be just amazing if it happens

Indeed. It appears we do have money to spend though.

 

[Snowman]

No

Ta. I will enquire no more.

 

[Snowman]

I represent people in serious shit with HMRC, and this includes football clubs and players.

So do I. Strange old world init.

 

[Nick Jansky]

Ta. I will enquire no more.

Given my reply to Blade67 just above it will be very clear why I can’t divulge! But nobody in S Yorks and I am the least ITK there could be about the Blades. Which is reassuring!

 

[Nick Jansky]

So do I. Strange old world init.

Indeed! Law or tax?

 

[Sheffsteel]

Indeed. It appears we do have money to spend though.

I remember a few weeks ago there was quite a few new posters who suddenly popped up to say
“there’s no way we’ll ever spend 10 million on a individual player because United never have any ambition and are destined to be relegated”.

Wonder if those posters will stick around if we sign both Maupay and McBurnie.
I reckon they’ll disappear until we have a big defeat or get relegated.

 

[8lade]

Wonder if those posters will stick around if we sign both Maupay and McBurnie.

Yeah they'll be back on to say we never paid as much as we said we did!

 

[GymClassHero]

I remember a few weeks ago there was quite a few new posters who suddenly popped up to say
“there’s no way we’ll ever spend 10 million on a individual player because United never have any ambition and are destined to be relegated”.

Wonder if those posters will stick around if we sign both Maupay and McBurnie.
I reckon they’ll disappear until we have a big defeat or get relegated.

Whether they are legit fans I don’t know, but people are too quick to slag off the board when they have no actual evidence! We’ve broken our transfer record I’m consecutive seasons now and tbh I didn’t see many other teams thr

 

[GymClassHero]

Throwing money around

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

I'm feeling very Waghorn.

 

[davidblade]

Well it looks like my source is correct and we don’t have the funds to buy a McBurnie or Maupay unfortunately I was hoping he was full of shite
To me it looks like players agents are using our name to increase speculation and interest in their players hoping for fees etc

 

[Westran]

full of shite

Is all I took from that

 

[BLADES1988]

Well it looks like my source is correct and we don’t have the funds to buy a McBurnie or Maupay unfortunately I was hoping he was full of shite
To me it looks like players agents are using our name to increase speculation and interest in their players hoping for fees etc

Unless this is sarcasm, just take a look at your avatar and try agin

 

[FinchleyBlade]

Well it looks like my source is correct and we don’t have the funds to buy a McBurnie or Maupay unfortunately I was hoping he was full of shite
To me it looks like players agents are using our name to increase speculation and interest in their players hoping for fees etc

nope.

 

[Houso]

Well it looks like my source is correct and we don’t have the funds to buy a McBurnie or Maupay unfortunately I was hoping he was full of shite
To me it looks like players agents are using our name to increase speculation and interest in their players hoping for fees etc

Your source said we didn't have to any money to spend. We then went out and bought Freeman. Ergo, your source is pulling your leg.

 

[RMBlade]

Sure Sevilla just signed a forward from a Turkish side for eleven million

Dabbur - RB Salzburg 15m
De Jong - PSV 12.5m

I didn't know they had signed those two, I guess they have no need to sign Maupay then

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Dabbur - RB Salzburg 15m
De Jong - PSV 12.5m

I didn't know they had signed those two, I guess they have no need to sign Maupay then

Are really reduced to this, working out clubs that have signed strikers in the hope we are the last turkey in the window?

 

[Harrisblade]

Your source said we didn't have to any money to spend. We then went out and bought Freeman. Ergo, your source is pulling your leg.

Is it possible to 'pull your own leg'?