Scott Parker still gets it for his lack of "loyalty" - he "only" played for us 150 times and for 7 seasons. And gave everything on the pitch for us unlike some of the mercenaries who have turned out for us in recent seasons.
That is 80 more appearances than every single member of our current squad bar Solly who has only stayed this long due to his medical history.
Scott Parker still gets it for his lack of "loyalty" - he "only" played for us 150 times and for 7 seasons. And gave everything on the pitch for us unlike some of the mercenaries who have turned out for us in recent seasons.
That is 80 more appearances than every single member of our current squad bar Solly who has only stayed this long due to his medical history.
Different scenario. Parker refused to play for us and I'm still annoyed about that more than 10 years later.
It's always the same story, however the players behave. Someone offers you 2-3 times what you're earning, why would you turn that down, realistically?
Compound that by the short-term nature of their careers and the fact that, at any moment, it can be ended by an injury and 'jam tomorrow' is never enough. The insurance pays out on current earnings, not what they might get on the next move. That's why the 'stay here for half a season and get an even better deal' is never strong enough, particularly with a self-motivated agent whispering in their ear, and Solly is proof of that right in front of them.
On top of all that, a core reason why we attract top talent in the first place - at any age - is that we promise we'll develop players and sell them on, so there's no moral issue in their minds either.
I have absolutely no doubt that Lyle will be back firing on all cylinders and he'll use it to motivate himself. But it's not surprising he was disappointed in not getting a big pay rise at the age of 30, and a ton of insurance against an injury.
It's always the same story, however the players behave. Someone offers you 2-3 times what you're earning, why would you turn that down, realistically?
Compound that by the short-term nature of their careers and the fact that, at any moment, it can be ended by an injury and 'jam tomorrow' is never enough. The insurance pays out on current earnings, not what they might get on the next move. That's why the 'stay here for half a season and get an even better deal' is never strong enough, particularly with a self-motivated agent whispering in their ear, and Solly is proof of that right in front of them.
On top of all that, a core reason why we attract top talent in the first place - at any age - is that we promise we'll develop players and sell them on, so there's no moral issue in their minds either.
I have absolutely no doubt that Lyle will be back firing on all cylinders and he'll use it to motivate himself. But it's not surprising he was disappointed in not getting a big pay rise at the age of 30, and a ton of insurance against an injury.
Scott Parker still gets it for his lack of "loyalty" - he "only" played for us 150 times and for 7 seasons. And gave everything on the pitch for us unlike some of the mercenaries who have turned out for us in recent seasons.
That is 80 more appearances than every single member of our current squad bar Solly who has only stayed this long due to his medical history.
He's still a ****, I'll never see Charlton in Europe thanks to him.
If you sign a 2 year contract you shouldn't be trying to force a move a year later. I'm sure Lyle is the type of guy who will get over it and still give his best. If he does the business this season he will be a free agent next season and can cash in then. He could move on and nobody would have any right to complain. As the BFG did , He's left as a legend
Didn't Harry Maguire just sign a 5 year deal at Leicester? Then sign for Man I.
If you sign a 2 year contract you shouldn't be trying to force a move a year later. I'm sure Lyle is the type of guy who will get over it and still give his best. If he does the business this season he will be a free agent next season and can cash in then. He could move on and nobody would have any right to complain. As the BFG did , He's left as a legend
Didn't Harry Maguire just sign a 5 year deal at Leicester? Then sign for Man I.
That's a totally different situation... because....
Wow. This thread is bad enough but I’m So so glad I’m not one of those sad people who seem to live their lives on Twatter. Get some perspective - and get a fucking life
Wow. This thread is bad enough but I’m So so glad I’m not one of those sad people who seem to live their lives on Twatter. Get some perspective - and get a fucking life
Scott Parker still gets it for his lack of "loyalty" - he "only" played for us 150 times and for 7 seasons. And gave everything on the pitch for us unlike some of the mercenaries who have turned out for us in recent seasons.
That is 80 more appearances than every single member of our current squad bar Solly who has only stayed this long due to his medical history.
He's still a ****, I'll never see Charlton in Europe thanks to him.
Perhaps you should direct your anger at Curbishley and Murray, as they were the ones who accepted the bid from Chelsea. If we hadn't have accepted the bid then he wouldn't have gone anywhere. I've always believed that this was badly handled by the pair of them. All they had to say was that "we won't sell you in January but agree to let you go in the Summer. Stay and play like you have for the first half of the season; help get us into Europe for the first time" (we would have finished 4th IMO) ; "leave, if you still want to, as a hero and play yourself into the England Euros squad." The wrong decision was made and it went tits up for both parties thereafter. You still cannot blame any footballer that wants to double or triple his earnings when the opportunity is presented.
If you sign a 2 year contract you shouldn't be trying to force a move a year later. I'm sure Lyle is the type of guy who will get over it and still give his best. If he does the business this season he will be a free agent next season and can cash in then. He could move on and nobody would have any right to complain. As the BFG did , He's left as a legend
Didn't Harry Maguire just sign a 5 year deal at Leicester? Then sign for Man I.
That's a totally different situation... because....
In fairness (and only according to rumour) they did have an agreement that he'd sign a long contract but they were happy to sell him for the right price. It was about maximising his value for them (RD take note.)
Agree entirely with Gary Manilow. My son and I were getting well fed up with two guys behind us going on constantly about how he's not interested , doesn't want to be here , why doesn't he just **** off. Lyle scores , the pair of them start singing his name!!!! Fickle and hypocritical comes to mind.
Notice that Lyle put on an Instagram post but blocked anyone from commenting on it. Just hope his football does the talking and the keyboard warriors grow up!
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That is 80 more appearances than every single member of our current squad bar Solly who has only stayed this long due to his medical history.
Parker refused to play for us and I'm still annoyed about that more than 10 years later.
Compound that by the short-term nature of their careers and the fact that, at any moment, it can be ended by an injury and 'jam tomorrow' is never enough. The insurance pays out on current earnings, not what they might get on the next move. That's why the 'stay here for half a season and get an even better deal' is never strong enough, particularly with a self-motivated agent whispering in their ear, and Solly is proof of that right in front of them.
On top of all that, a core reason why we attract top talent in the first place - at any age - is that we promise we'll develop players and sell them on, so there's no moral issue in their minds either.
I have absolutely no doubt that Lyle will be back firing on all cylinders and he'll use it to motivate himself. But it's not surprising he was disappointed in not getting a big pay rise at the age of 30, and a ton of insurance against an injury.
I've always believed that this was badly handled by the pair of them. All they had to say was that "we won't sell you in January but agree to let you go in the Summer. Stay and play like you have for the first half of the season; help get us into Europe for the first time" (we would have finished 4th IMO) ; "leave, if you still want to, as a hero and play yourself into the England Euros squad."
The wrong decision was made and it went tits up for both parties thereafter.
You still cannot blame any footballer that wants to double or triple his earnings when the opportunity is presented.
He talks with his feet,
Lyle Taylor, he talks with his feet!
How was his reaction to getting the goal and presumably the support he received as a result?
Those who who bought into stupid rumours and showed themselves up would have been chanting his name no doubt.
Lyle’s a credit to this club.
My son and I were getting well fed up with two guys behind us going on constantly about how he's not interested , doesn't want to be here , why doesn't he just **** off.
Lyle scores , the pair of them start singing his name!!!!
Fickle and hypocritical comes to mind.
So when exactly did they come up with and practice that third goal corner routine?