For thirty grand a week?

[shorehamview]

It's been suggested that Naughton can't be much of a Blade if he wants to leave the club.

But let's look at this from a different point of view.
How many of us forum members are on a massive wage? I know I'm not. Is there anybody here on really big money, Premiership footballer's money, like thirty grand a week? No, thought not.

So let's imagine that fans could be bought and sold like players. Would you cheer Wendy on for a free ticket, and a pie at half time? No.
Would you do it for fifty quid a week? A hundred? A grand? Five grand? Thirty grand? Gotcha.

You can't seriously tell me you wouldn't cheerfully sit there and clap the pigs for thirty grand a week. After all, you could still go to the Lane when Wendy were away, and tell everybody you only went for the money.
And that's how a footballer thinks. Like, say, Michael Owen, brought up an Everton fan but played for Liverpool. Did the cash help him make up his mind?

So why the surprise when a footballer moves to another club? They either do it for the chance to win things and the kudos of being a trophy winning player, part of a successful team, or they do it for the big money knowing their career could be over the next time they get tackled. And I bet most of them do it for the cash. Who amongst us wouldn't have played for anybody offering a ridiculous amount of money, with the chance of a pop-star wife, flash car and loads of expensive shite in our posh mock-Tudor house, retired before 40 and a part-time job as a crap pundit?

 

[SwissBlade]

It's been suggested that Naughton can't be much of a Blade if he wants to leave the club.

Who suggested that?

My point has been that the CLUB not the player are selling out.

Does Naughton want to leave? Very doubtful, he's been with us since he was 8 and will no doubt (like all our youngsters) be a very loyal player.

I'm in no way begrudging him his opportunity, but its not a once in a lifetime chance to play top class football.

I also don't believe that at 21 money is the big pull, for the vast majority of footballers they want to play at the highest level for a decent club and the money is almost a side issue because once you get to the top half of the PL then I would imagine full backs are all on a similar level of pay.

Naughton as far as i'm aware has never come out and said he wants to move or said he wants the big money

 

[Hartyblade]

You've gotta look at it like it's his proffession. It's his life, it's going to set his future kids up more than likely for like. It will help his career nation wise more than it would of if he was playing for us, just like what happened with Jagielka.

But then i honestly reckon if we could offer naughton 30k a week he'd choose us rather than he would choose Everton.

Because on the other end of the spectrum he spoke of his feeling when putting on a United shirt, and yet he has only played around 13? games for us this season. Now for a team that is his life and soul, maybe he think theres till time to spend with the club he loves so much.

Also though, because we've got a arsehole of a chairman who doesn't give a fuck about us, the fans, he's accepted an offer which will probably make naughton feel like he's not wanted.

For me

Naughton > 10m........... i know it's around 5m the offer.

 

[matth]

Exactly.

We've shown the lad that we clearly care more about getting £5m - which is a drop in the ocean - than keeping him.

I wouldn't blame him for sticking two fingers up at the club and going to whoever would take him.

 

[Foxy]

or alternatively, we've allowed the lad a choice in what happens as he's offered what is a very good opportunity for him. They've quite clearly stated that any move is subject to the players preferences.. if we just wanted the money, we'd be telling him he's going.

I'm starting to wonder why anyone takes on a football club to be honest, choose what you do you are an "arsehole" who cares for nothing but yourself, you are in comptempt of the fans and with no knowledge of the inner workings, you are clearly taking the worst choice at all times.

Still I guess its all football

 

[ThatJa]

Remember Rooney.. Everton to Man United.. wasn't he "Everton born and bread, i would never leave this club"

 

[SwissBlade]

i'd have loved to have heard the convo between Turry and Naughton

Turry: We've had an offer of 5 mill for you Kyle. What do you think?
Kyle: Well i'm happy here and have given my all for the club since I was 8, I'm very grateful for the progression that i've made in my short spell.
Turry: Great, we've booked you on a flight, don't bother packing your bags i've done it for you.
Kyle: Oh... But I love it here, I'm a Blade, perhaps I could stay this season and see If I can get to the PL like Jags did.
Turry: Great, I'll let Everton know that you're on your way. TAXI!
Kyle: But Mr Robinson.... me and Kyle want to see Lady Gaga later
Turry: Great lad, i'll stick a vid on Youtube for you.
Taxi driver: Where too mate, airport innit?
Turry: Yes get him to airport fast, can't miss this opportunity to cash in and no bumping up the meter.
Kyle: I guess I won't get to avenge the Derby defeats this season then
Turry: No son, when you get to Manchester, jump on the bus to Manchester picadilly, change there to liverpool, then change at liverpool to goodison.
Kyle: Won't it be easier to get a Taxi? I'm not sure about this move...
Turry: No son, I'm Turry Robinson and this is the best deal for you and the club. Keep your mobile on when you get back, I'm starting a bidding war for you.....

 

[SRBlade]

Who in their right mind would offer an inexperienced 21 year old full back 30k a week?

He will be on no more than £15k and thats pushing it!

ffs, I don't even think he'll break into their first team, not for a while anyway.

 

[Greg]

So... which right back at Everton is better than him?

 

[Vistoma]

Who in their right mind would offer an inexperienced 21 year old full back 30k a week?

He will be on no more than £15k and thats pushing it!

ffs, I don't even think he'll break into their first team, not for a while anyway.

They are taking a big chance, just as Man Utd did when they paid £12.24m, a then record, for a teenager called Ronaldo. That one paid off, plenty don't but no-one can predict the future, can they?

 

[SwissBlade]

Just spoke to my mate who's an Everton fan, they really need a two full backs, although one is ok.

He can't wait to get Naughton in...

He did apologise that SUFC are Everton's feeder club and asked if we have another centre half and fullback spare if lesscott goes!

I said no as we're a big club and we want to keep our best players.... but obviously if the deal's right for the club and the player then we'd love to lose our best players and have cash in the bank