Well if we pay less for him and aren't committed to play him if it isn't working or if he doesn't fit the plan for a game, fair play to Riga.
To have to play someone when you are looking to escape relegation, fuck that. What if they turned out to be either shite or not fit into the team structure that you need to play?
interesting .. BUT .. the love affair loan might be on again .. on the poll 'will CAFC be relegated ? .. 80% said yes, 20% said no .. unusually, there are no reported cases of a 'don't know'
If it is true that Riga has vitoed the move because he does not know who he is, surely that is good, it means he is having a say on transfers. It does say the talks are still going on, so they may be showing Riga some videos of Oxford playing.
Looked a real prospect in our pre season friendly with the hammers, him and Samuelson.
Samuelson is the one that caught my eye in that game. plus he can play as an attacking midfielder or central mid field. Dropped down to Peterborough on loan.
If it is true that Riga has vitoed the move because he does not know who he is, surely that is good, it means he is having a say on transfers. It does say the talks are still going on, so they may be showing Riga some videos of Oxford playing.
Don't buy that at all. This is all pointing to someone (Meire) thinking she is too clever for her customers, she probably thinks leaking the Riga refused to sign him story will placate us all.
Too much hot air around this subject in the last few days.
She's probably forgotten that Poyet is loan from West Ham and doesn't realise that playing games with their players could piss them off somewhat.
I would like to think the manager would have a list of names he submits to the CEO he wants to bring in or they sit down and discuss it as you would do in any business, not bring someone in and the manager says don't want him. You would also have to ask how the stories of on and off were leaked out...it is a circus down there and proves how inept that woman really is.
See she was all teeth and smiles for the cameras today showing off the training ground. I loath that woman.
Makes you wonder how it got out to the public notice and assume agreements made before they bothered to mention it to Riga. Who is doing the transfer dealings. KM says she only negotiates wages and payments and how would she know who to sign? Do not tell me it is RD, he would not know who Oxford is. KF was supposed to have left RD's side, so it can only be Murray, oh dear, if so, we are right in the shite, remember he's last signings as chairman
I'm with Riga on this one. Certainly a talented player but not for us at this moment and situation. I imagine there will be another 20 clubs waiting to take him on loan anyway. Kevin Nolan who's just gone to Orient would of fitted the bill, even just as a player.
If Riga has pulled the plug because he doesn't know who Reece Oxford is (& I don't believe that for a second), Riga should watch the video of the Arsenal vs West Ham game from earlier this season!
I wouldn't be surprised if Riga knows exactly who he is. I smell CEO bullshit with a leaked line to the press to make Riga look bad and Meire amazing. Couldn't make it up? I think Katrien is shovelling it by the lorry load.
I reckon it's true but in Riga's defence he has probably asked for experienced Championship players for certain positions and KM is ringing round, seeing who is available and then saying yes before Riga even knows.
Can't imagine West Ham bending over backwards to want to do business with us in the future, or Reece particularly wanting to play football under Jose now... Whether we needed him or not, we are fast becoming a laughing stock, the media are latching on to it and quickly at that. It may be covering up the real truth, but the problem was our end - and Reece being angry is fair enough.
Got the following text off of a pal earlier who doesnt normally send stuff but is right 90% of the time when he does; "Riga pulled plug on oxford, was all but done... Player not happy and nor are the hierarchy at the club... Not sure if he's flexing his muscle to get his man in last min or what but he's pissed off quite a few people"
Got the following text off of a pal earlier who doesnt normally send stuff but is right 90% of the time when he does; "Riga pulled plug on oxford, was all but done... Player not happy and nor are the hierarchy at the club... Not sure if he's flexing his muscle to get his man in last min or what but he's pissed off quite a few people"
What a bizarre and shambolic situation... it sounds like a power struggle is going on between Riga and the club over who chooses the players
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To have to play someone when you are looking to escape relegation, fuck that. What if they turned out to be either shite or not fit into the team structure that you need to play?
love affairloan might be on again .. on the poll 'will CAFC be relegated ? .. 80% said yes, 20% said no .. unusually, there are no reported cases of a 'don't know'Do they not know that Upton Park has been sold.?
Too much hot air around this subject in the last few days.
She's probably forgotten that Poyet is loan from West Ham and doesn't realise that playing games with their players could piss them off somewhat.
Hmmmm
See she was all teeth and smiles for the cameras today showing off the training ground. I loath that woman.
I smell CEO bullshit with a leaked line to the press to make Riga look bad and Meire amazing.
Couldn't make it up? I think Katrien is shovelling it by the lorry load.
"Riga pulled plug on oxford, was all but done... Player not happy and nor are the hierarchy at the club... Not sure if he's flexing his muscle to get his man in last min or what but he's pissed off quite a few people"