by 3points » 26 May 2019 08:40
by muirinho » 28 May 2019 21:02
by Snowflake Royal » 28 May 2019 22:09
3points It was rumoured that Drenthe was on £100k per week. Ian Harte made some form of reference to it.
Jason Roberts was fully fit in his final season but refused to play apparently after he’d triggered his contract extension as he didn’t want to tarnish his reputation as he knew his best days were behind him.
by Royalwaster » 29 May 2019 07:29
Snowflake Royal3points It was rumoured that Drenthe was on £100k per week. Ian Harte made some form of reference to it.
Jason Roberts was fully fit in his final season but refused to play apparently after he’d triggered his contract extension as he didn’t want to tarnish his reputation as he knew his best days were behind him.
Both of those sound like absolute bollox. £100k a week in the Championship? Do me a favour. Even Villa weren't paying anyone that much.
Refusing to play and Roberts would be in breach of his contract and just sacked.
by muirinho » 29 May 2019 11:36
RoyalwasterSnowflake Royal3points It was rumoured that Drenthe was on £100k per week. Ian Harte made some form of reference to it.
Jason Roberts was fully fit in his final season but refused to play apparently after he’d triggered his contract extension as he didn’t want to tarnish his reputation as he knew his best days were behind him.
Both of those sound like absolute bollox. £100k a week in the Championship? Do me a favour. Even Villa weren't paying anyone that much.
Refusing to play and Roberts would be in breach of his contract and just sacked.
Sounds mental but then Anton was a complete turd so totally possible. We signed him on a free after all - so £100k per week is like buying a player for £5.2 million per year ... given Anton thought we'd be playing Champions League soon that was probably seen as a good deal.
by Nameless » 29 May 2019 13:28
by muirinho » 29 May 2019 19:22
Nameless I see no reason to believe that Roberts would ‘refuse’ to play. That would be much more damaging to his reputation than to adapt his approach as he drew towards the end of his career. What ‘reputation’ would he worry about ? It’s not exactly unusual for players to slow up as they get older !
Having said that back injuries are very difficult to diagnose and easy to keep having ‘twinges’.
by 3points » 29 May 2019 20:02
muirinhoRoyalwasterSnowflake Royal Both of those sound like absolute bollox. £100k a week in the Championship? Do me a favour. Even Villa weren't paying anyone that much.
Refusing to play and Roberts would be in breach of his contract and just sacked.
Sounds mental but then Anton was a complete turd so totally possible. We signed him on a free after all - so £100k per week is like buying a player for £5.2 million per year ... given Anton thought we'd be playing Champions League soon that was probably seen as a good deal.
I'd rate the Drenthe wage as extremely unlikely, but theoretically possible. But the Roberts rumour is hogwash definitely. The club would have been delighted to have a such a blatant reason to get rid of Roberts.
So, given that "fact" is complete nonsense, on the balance of probabilities, so is the other one.
by Snowflake Royal » 29 May 2019 20:07
3pointsmuirinhoRoyalwaster
Sounds mental but then Anton was a complete turd so totally possible. We signed him on a free after all - so £100k per week is like buying a player for £5.2 million per year ... given Anton thought we'd be playing Champions League soon that was probably seen as a good deal.
I'd rate the Drenthe wage as extremely unlikely, but theoretically possible. But the Roberts rumour is hogwash definitely. The club would have been delighted to have a such a blatant reason to get rid of Roberts.
So, given that "fact" is complete nonsense, on the balance of probabilities, so is the other one.
Roberts came direct from a director of the club at the time.
I think the Drenthe one is a bit high but remember Pog was on £60k pw on a 4 year contract
by 3points » 29 May 2019 20:16
Snowflake Royal3pointsmuirinho I'd rate the Drenthe wage as extremely unlikely, but theoretically possible. But the Roberts rumour is hogwash definitely. The club would have been delighted to have a such a blatant reason to get rid of Roberts.
So, given that "fact" is complete nonsense, on the balance of probabilities, so is the other one.
Roberts came direct from a director of the club at the time.
I think the Drenthe one is a bit high but remember Pog was on £60k pw on a 4 year contract
In the PL, assuming that figure was right, which was never confirmed from what I remember.
I hope the Director is no longer at the club, because either they're Billy Bullshit, or just plain incompetent.
by 3points » 29 May 2019 20:29
muirinho Because, I thought Roberts had a “hip injury”.
by The Royal Forester » 31 May 2019 14:25
by Sutekh » 31 May 2019 14:29
The Royal Forester Matt Mills has returned from India and has signed for Forest Green Rovers. He will play alongside his brother, Joseph. FGR seem to making a habit of signing Royals either permanent or loan.
by Jerry St Clair » 31 May 2019 20:33
by Mr Optimist » 31 May 2019 20:46
Jerry St Clair Anyone remember Keith Knight? Hero of the golden seasons between 1988-90? Well, his son, Tom, has been selected for the England under 20 rugby team.
Thought you all needed to know.
by Sutekh » 01 Jun 2019 09:33
Mr OptimistJerry St Clair Anyone remember Keith Knight? Hero of the golden seasons between 1988-90? Well, his son, Tom, has been selected for the England under 20 rugby team.
Thought you all needed to know.
I remember Keith Knight! Came from Cheltenham when they were non-league and was a busy sort of midfield terrier who covered the ground but nothing spectacular. Was quite small but athletic, and looked like a rugby scrum or fly half, is that wear his son plays by any chance?
by Jerry St Clair » 03 Jun 2019 09:50
Mr OptimistJerry St Clair Anyone remember Keith Knight? Hero of the golden seasons between 1988-90? Well, his son, Tom, has been selected for the England under 20 rugby team.
Thought you all needed to know.
I remember Keith Knight! Came from Cheltenham when they were non-league and was a busy sort of midfield terrier who covered the ground but nothing spectacular. Was quite small but athletic, and looked like a rugby scrum or fly half, is that wear his son plays by any chance?
by Jerry St Clair » 03 Jun 2019 09:51
SutekhMr OptimistJerry St Clair Anyone remember Keith Knight? Hero of the golden seasons between 1988-90? Well, his son, Tom, has been selected for the England under 20 rugby team.
Thought you all needed to know.
I remember Keith Knight! Came from Cheltenham when they were non-league and was a busy sort of midfield terrier who covered the ground but nothing spectacular. Was quite small but athletic, and looked like a rugby scrum or fly half, is that wear his son plays by any chance?
Scored in his debut I seem to recall. Also weren’t Sunderland rumoured to be after him at some point?
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