Why? He was wanted by a number of clubs who (presumably) made offers. We made an offer that persuaded him to stay - even if (presumably) it was not quite as good financially for him. Why doesn't that count as "fending off a hostile bid"?Beyton_Green":6vk47dac said:I'm not sure Carey counts?
Ave_IT":2wytkm4k said:Why? He was wanted by a number of clubs who (presumably) made offers. We made an offer that persuaded him to stay - even if (presumably) it was not quite as good financially for him. Why doesn't that count as "fending off a hostile bid"?Beyton_Green":2wytkm4k said:I'm not sure Carey counts?
So you mean because we didn’t turn down any cash as a transfer bid? OK that’s true, – but doesn’t it amount to much the same thing whether the club substantially increases his wages to fend off others trying to sign him OR rejects an offer of cash for his services ? Either way the club makes a financial sacrifice (and uses its powers of persuasion) to fend off hostile bids to keep the player.Nobby":3kvl9ivc said:Ave_IT":3kvl9ivc said:Why? He was wanted by a number of clubs who (presumably) made offers. We made an offer that persuaded him to stay - even if (presumably) it was not quite as good financially for him. Why doesn't that count as "fending off a hostile bid"?Beyton_Green":3kvl9ivc said:I'm not sure Carey counts?
Because there was no bid in footballing terms. A bid requires someone to offer us money for him. Which never happened.
The only one I can think of is Bradley in the summer, if there was any truth behind Luton making a bid.
Tugboat":2c0hxwoa said:That stinks.
He’s basically said meet our valuation of any player and we will sell.
lyndhurst green":2qs3u7tw said:Tugboat":2qs3u7tw said:That stinks.
He’s basically said meet our valuation of any player and we will sell.
Mourinho said exactly the same thing in a Man Utd presser this week. Not about Ryan Taylor, obviously...
Ade the green":1q0syxo9 said:lyndhurst green":1q0syxo9 said:Tugboat":1q0syxo9 said:That stinks.
He’s basically said meet our valuation of any player and we will sell.
Mourinho said exactly the same thing in a Man Utd presser this week. Not about Ryan Taylor, obviously...
Are you seriously comparing the ability to recruit between us and Manchester United!