homesick ???........he played in Birmingham last year so not exactly miles away. I could understand it if he was from one of RD's network clubs & never lived in the UK. Tell him to grow some.
homesick ???........he played in Birmingham last year so not exactly miles away. I could understand it if he was from one of RD's network clubs & never lived in the UK. Tell him to grow some.
Homesick my arse. His agent has realised that Lee's stock is falling at Charlton and wants him somewhere he gets games.
I dont think Grigg would necessarily start but the idea of a new challenge and a potentially fair crack of the whip if/when he does might be enough to get him over the line, if he & Charlton are looking to make it happen of course!
Can only hope though, would be a good signing.
One of the more prolific league one strikers in recent years, of course he would start
Not inspiring loyalty in your players when you sign someone and chuck him straight in the team ahead of the guy you have issued a new contract to for being consistent...
That's football for you. It's how you manage these situations that counts.
Yeah, it goes to show how different football is from the real world though. If my boss had just given me a nice pay rise, with a hefty loyalty bonus then said we've got someone else in to do your job, so you can just sit on your arse for the next couple of years, I'd have been delighted.
I dont think Grigg would necessarily start but the idea of a new challenge and a potentially fair crack of the whip if/when he does might be enough to get him over the line, if he & Charlton are looking to make it happen of course!
Can only hope though, would be a good signing.
One of the more prolific league one strikers in recent years, of course he would start
Not inspiring loyalty in your players when you sign someone and chuck him straight in the team ahead of the guy you have issued a new contract to for being consistent...
That's football for you. It's how you manage these situations that counts.
Yeah, it goes to show how different football is from the real world though. If my boss had just given me a nice pay rise, with a hefty loyalty bonus then said we've got someone else in to do your job, so you can just sit on your arse for the next couple of years, I'd have been delighted.
Yes but playing football is immensly enjoyable (or can be) whereas most jobs aren't.
As far as I know, we want Grigg and he wants to come to us. The problem is Wigan and whether they allow him to leave, but that is also down to Wigan possibly signing another striker if he comes to us.
Like many things in football, there's a domino effect, we just have to hope they fall for us.
Any source for that? Haven't read anywhere that he wants to come to us. Would be good if he did of course.
Nothing to read publicly but it is something that Grigg does want to do. If you need more than just me saying it and want something else, have a listen carefully to exactly what Robinson says in his post match interview, it confirms what I have been told.
Grigg has worked with Robinson before, was prolific for him and to put it this way, Wigan are playing a Newcastle youngster in front of him right now, that's not saying Grigg isn't good enough, because he is, he'd just prefer to leave and join us instead.
On a side note, and this isn't something of source but throwing it out there.. how would people feel if Novak was involved in some kind of deal to bring Grigg to the club? It allows him to move back up north, we get him off the books and he can kickstart his career, whilst we sign a player who has been very good in this league and for Robinson previously. We would of course need to sign another one on loan too, or it would leave us in the same position as we are now.
IMHO, this is a no brainer, Sage.
Whilst I personally have little knowledge re the merits of Grigg, others on here have convinced me of his pedigree.
Novak has never been an integral part of the squad for various reasons so his loss would be minimal IF replaced by a player with a decent scoring success rate.
Old news that I may have shared before but Lee was on our table at the Sponsors' dinner last May ( no sponsorships from me though, guv !) Nice enough guy, but pretty quiet despite efforts to bring him into the conversation. Can't remember the context but I got the distinct impression he thought he was returning north before pre season training started. And that this would suit him.....so I was somewhat surprised to see him still around .
He received a call on his mobile less than halfway through the dinner , excused himself to take it, and didn't return to the table ! NOT the behaviour of a player who felt he was duty bound to see the evening through.
I dont think Grigg would necessarily start but the idea of a new challenge and a potentially fair crack of the whip if/when he does might be enough to get him over the line, if he & Charlton are looking to make it happen of course!
Can only hope though, would be a good signing.
One of the more prolific league one strikers in recent years, of course he would start
Not inspiring loyalty in your players when you sign someone and chuck him straight in the team ahead of the guy you have issued a new contract to for being consistent...
That's football for you. It's how you manage these situations that counts.
Yeah, it goes to show how different football is from the real world though. If my boss had just given me a nice pay rise, with a hefty loyalty bonus then said we've got someone else in to do your job, so you can just sit on your arse for the next couple of years, I'd have been delighted.
I'm sure that you're joking but that comment says more about the state of the UK workforce that it does about professional footballers.
I have never worked with anyone that was willing to take the money for nothing. Typically people with that attitude end up in dead end jobs or sitting at home on benefits smoking drugs all day long.
For that reason I would be disappointed by, and have no respect for, any player that was willing to sit in our reserves or on the bench and bank the money.
homesick ???........he played in Birmingham last year so not exactly miles away. I could understand it if he was from one of RD's network clubs & never lived in the UK. Tell him to grow some.
homesick ???........he played in Birmingham last year so not exactly miles away. I could understand it if he was from one of RD's network clubs & never lived in the UK. Tell him to grow some.
Chesterfield!
Still not a million miles away. Can get there in less than 4 hours by car. Shudder to think what he'd do if he was in the Army & posted to Iraq for 6 months !!!
I guess that's why he didn't join the Army, and neither did you or I!
True but he's a professional footballer living a lifestyle most of us dream about and getting paid more than the fucking Prime Minister for the Privilege.
I guess that's why he didn't join the Army, and neither did you or I!
True but he's a professional footballer living a lifestyle most of us dream about and getting paid more than the fucking Prime Minister for the Privilege.
That's true, but can she play up front on her own ?
I guess that's why he didn't join the Army, and neither did you or I!
True but he's a professional footballer living a lifestyle most of us dream about and getting paid more than the fucking Prime Minister for the Privilege.
He's living in Petts Wood.
It's nice but not really a lifestule most of us dream about (unless you live in Bexley of course)
I guess that's why he didn't join the Army, and neither did you or I!
True but he's a professional footballer living a lifestyle most of us dream about and getting paid more than the fucking Prime Minister for the Privilege.
I guess that's why he didn't join the Army, and neither did you or I!
True but he's a professional footballer living a lifestyle most of us dream about and getting paid more than the fucking Prime Minister for the Privilege.
He's living in Petts Wood.
It's nice but not really a lifestule most of us dream about (unless you live in Bexley of course)
I guess that's why he didn't join the Army, and neither did you or I!
True but he's a professional footballer living a lifestyle most of us dream about and getting paid more than the fucking Prime Minister for the Privilege.
He's living in Petts Wood.
It's nice but not really a lifestule most of us dream about (unless you live in Bexley of course)
As far as I know, we want Grigg and he wants to come to us. The problem is Wigan and whether they allow him to leave, but that is also down to Wigan possibly signing another striker if he comes to us.
Like many things in football, there's a domino effect, we just have to hope they fall for us.
Any source for that? Haven't read anywhere that he wants to come to us. Would be good if he did of course.
On a side note, and this isn't something of source but throwing it out there.. how would people feel if Novak was involved in some kind of deal to bring Grigg to the club? It allows him to move back up north, we get him off the books and he can kickstart his career, whilst we sign a player who has been very good in this league and for Robinson previously. We would of course need to sign another one on loan too, or it would leave us in the same position as we are now.
I guess that's why he didn't join the Army, and neither did you or I!
True but he's a professional footballer living a lifestyle most of us dream about and getting paid more than the fucking Prime Minister for the Privilege.
He's living in Petts Wood.
It's nice but not really a lifestule most of us dream about (unless you live in Bexley of course)
Well possibly.
However. My point is that Lee is earning more in a month than a lot of people earn in a year doing a job that I think most people would say provides a fantastic lifestyle.
He earns this privileged living by playing football which most often means plying your trade away from where you would want to be.
I guess that's why he didn't join the Army, and neither did you or I!
True but he's a professional footballer living a lifestyle most of us dream about and getting paid more than the fucking Prime Minister for the Privilege.
He's living in Petts Wood.
It's nice but not really a lifestule most of us dream about (unless you live in Bexley of course)
Well possibly.
However. My point is that Lee is earning more in a month than a lot of people earn in a year doing a job that I think most people would say provides a fantastic lifestyle.
He earns this privileged living by playing football which most often means plying your trade away from where you would want to be.
It's tough for the little darlings I know.
Not really. I'm not doubting that he earns more than most but if he's on £5k per week that is £20k per month. A very good whack but not more than most earn in a year (average income is about £26k per year.)
He's well off but he not in a different stratosphere to most people, just better off. Yes, playing professional football is a "dream" job but it is also very a insecure and short career where players often have to move at short notice.
And that applies to players that people don't like or rate like Novak the same as it does to those they do such as Holmes or Kashi.
I think the debate over whether Lee or anyone is good enough or the right fit to play for Charlton is fine but the "living a lifestyle most of us dream about" arguement is a lazy red herring. How much he earns doesn't compensate for not seeing his family. If he earnt twice as much or half as much that wouldn't stop him being "homesick" either way.
I guess that's why he didn't join the Army, and neither did you or I!
True but he's a professional footballer living a lifestyle most of us dream about and getting paid more than the fucking Prime Minister for the Privilege.
He's living in Petts Wood.
It's nice but not really a lifestule most of us dream about (unless you live in Bexley of course)
Well possibly.
However. My point is that Lee is earning more in a month than a lot of people earn in a year doing a job that I think most people would say provides a fantastic lifestyle.
He earns this privileged living by playing football which most often means plying your trade away from where you would want to be.
It's tough for the little darlings I know.
Not really. I'm not doubting that he earns more than most but if he's on £5k per week that is £20k per month. A very good whack but not more than most earn in a year (average income is about £26k per year.)
He's well off but he not in a different stratosphere to most people, just better off. Yes, playing professional football is a "dream" job but it is also very a insecure and short career where players often have to move at short notice.
And that applies to players that people don't like or rate like Novak the same as it does to those they do such as Holmes or Kashi.
I think the debate over whether Lee or anyone is good enough or the right fit to play for Charlton is fine but the "living a lifestyle most of us dream about" arguement is a lazy red herring. How much he earns doesn't compensate for not seeing his family. If he earnt twice as much or half as much that wouldn't stop him being "homesick" either way.
Thankyou for picking me up on my lazy comments. Much appreciated.
Well I still beg to differ about Lee having a privileged lifestyle. At which point I might add is totally down his hard work and dedication.
The £5k figure you mention would give him a no doubt well earned £260k per year. Now I have no idea in what circles you move but I'm willing to bet that most people would say that's a lot of money and in fact since you quote the average salary is £26k it is neatly 10 X that average.
I'm also willing to bet that the avererage omnibus passenger would think the lifestyle of a professional footballer is pretty good when compared to theirs.
Now I also acknowledge that Lee has every right to think he and his family would be better off closer to his spiritual home. Good on him. But im afraid I'm not going to cry any tears about him having to work a three hour drive from his dream location. He is well remunerated for that Hardship.
I guess that's why he didn't join the Army, and neither did you or I!
True but he's a professional footballer living a lifestyle most of us dream about and getting paid more than the fucking Prime Minister for the Privilege.
That's true, but can she play up front on her own ?
She thought she could - but then missed an open goal and almost lost her team the match.
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Big night for Novak tomorrow, assuming he plays.
Whilst I personally have little knowledge re the merits of Grigg, others on here have convinced me of his pedigree.
Novak has never been an integral part of the squad for various reasons so his loss would be minimal IF replaced by a player with a decent scoring success rate.
Old news that I may have shared before but Lee was on our table at the Sponsors' dinner last May ( no sponsorships from me though, guv !) Nice enough guy, but pretty quiet despite efforts to bring him into the conversation. Can't remember the context but I got the distinct impression he thought he was returning north before pre season training started. And that this would suit him.....so I was somewhat surprised to see him still around .
He received a call on his mobile less than halfway through the dinner , excused himself to take it, and didn't return to the table ! NOT the behaviour of a player who felt he was duty bound to see the evening through.
I have never worked with anyone that was willing to take the money for nothing. Typically people with that attitude end up in dead end jobs or sitting at home on benefits smoking drugs all day long.
For that reason I would be disappointed by, and have no respect for, any player that was willing to sit in our reserves or on the bench and bank the money.
http://nonleague.pitchero.com/transfers/dulwich-full-back-earns-charlton-move/
It's nice but not really a lifestule most of us dream about (unless you live in Bexley of course)
Allegedly
Apart from the game at The Valley.
However. My point is that Lee is earning more in a month than a lot of people earn in a year doing a job that I think most people would say provides a fantastic lifestyle.
He earns this privileged living by playing football which most often means plying your trade away from where you would want to be.
It's tough for the little darlings I know.
He's well off but he not in a different stratosphere to most people, just better off. Yes, playing professional football is a "dream" job but it is also very a insecure and short career where players often have to move at short notice.
And that applies to players that people don't like or rate like Novak the same as it does to those they do such as Holmes or Kashi.
I think the debate over whether Lee or anyone is good enough or the right fit to play for Charlton is fine but the "living a lifestyle most of us dream about" arguement is a lazy red herring. How much he earns doesn't compensate for not seeing his family. If he earnt twice as much or half as much that wouldn't stop him being "homesick" either way.
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Good signing for Argyle.
Well I still beg to differ about Lee having a privileged lifestyle. At which point I might add is totally down his hard work and dedication.
The £5k figure you mention would give him a no doubt well earned £260k per year. Now I have no idea in what circles you move but I'm willing to bet that most people would say that's a lot of money and in fact since you quote the average salary is £26k it is neatly 10 X that average.
I'm also willing to bet that the avererage omnibus passenger would think the lifestyle of a professional footballer is pretty good when compared to theirs.
Now I also acknowledge that Lee has every right to think he and his family would be better off closer to his spiritual home. Good on him. But im afraid I'm not going to cry any tears about him having to work a three hour drive from his dream location. He is well remunerated for that Hardship.