The fee for Dijksteel, not a penny of which will be given to Bowyer, will probably mean that Duchatelet will break even in 2019/20.
And if he can do it this year, and Bowyer keeps us up, Duchatelet will play exactly the same game next year.
It's blindingly obvious. We don't want to see it because we are thinking as emotional fans. But look at it with your head, not your heart.
Sorry mate, cannot agree with that. You have made a huge assumption there, that Bowyer can keep us up. No manager can continue to get such results when the owner continuously sabotages the most modest of plans, and often at the last minute. Duchatelet probably assumed that because he got us up despite Grant leaving, he can play the trick again now.
In fact, looking at it with your head , you should be aware of the authoritative studies that show strong correlation between financial investment in squad, and league position. Yes, there are some cases where clubs spend foolishly or cleverly but long term the trend is clear, and no club has bucked the trend by for example "concentrating on the academy".
And of course if a club bucks the trend short-term because the manager does a fantastic job, you know what happens to the manager, don't you?
Roland. Out. Today.
Couldn't agree more @PragueAddick. I did say "if" Bowyer can keep us up and frankly, I don't think he will. I'm just worried that the more Bowyer works his wonders, if he can, the more likely it is that Duchatelet will become further entrenched.
Fair enough. So it's up to us to do our best to get him ejected from his trench, because I can't see Bowyer putting up with this another season.
The fee for Dijksteel, not a penny of which will be given to Bowyer, will probably mean that Duchatelet will break even in 2019/20.
And if he can do it this year, and Bowyer keeps us up, Duchatelet will play exactly the same game next year.
It's blindingly obvious. We don't want to see it because we are thinking as emotional fans. But look at it with your head, not your heart.
Sorry mate, cannot agree with that. You have made a huge assumption there, that Bowyer can keep us up. No manager can continue to get such results when the owner continuously sabotages the most modest of plans, and often at the last minute. Duchatelet probably assumed that because he got us up despite Grant leaving, he can play the trick again now.
In fact, looking at it with your head , you should be aware of the authoritative studies that show strong correlation between financial investment in squad, and league position. Yes, there are some cases where clubs spend foolishly or cleverly but long term the trend is clear, and no club has bucked the trend by for example "concentrating on the academy".
And of course if a club bucks the trend short-term because the manager does a fantastic job, you know what happens to the manager, don't you?
Roland. Out. Today.
Couldn't agree more @PragueAddick. I did say "if" Bowyer can keep us up and frankly, I don't think he will. I'm just worried that the more Bowyer works his wonders, if he can, the more likely it is that Duchatelet will become further entrenched.
It’s not entirely Roland’s fault, Bowyer has said he doesn’t want to lose players on frees, which is of course good business sense.
What is Roland’s fault is no money is reinvested and the contract offer is probably shit anyway.
It is entirely his fault. His game plan has been obvious for months. He wants out but only under his ridiculous terms, in the meantime he will sell anything to attempt to cover ongoing losses. In fact the success of LB must be a real pisser for him.
What if Dijksteel wants to go and won't sign a new deal? Yes I would prefer he went for free instead of money in Roland's pocket, but how is selling someone now instead of losing them for nothing good business sense?
So he wanted to go now? Oh, I wonder why, maybe the owner is a complete cnut?
Been out on a boat trip for the day with the grandkids. Get back to see literally hundreds of posts on this thread. I read through them to see just who our new signings are 4 or 5 Bowyer was hoping for and what do I see. Nobody in and one out. Roland certainly knows how to get rid of any feel good factor I absolutely hate the prick.
"Dijksteel is athletic and versatile, having also played in midfield for Charlton, and was one of the stand-out players for Bowyer's side as they won League One promotion through the play-offs last year."
I know that it is unlikely but if Dijksteel is sold and Bow was given a few pennies to spend there is no way that it would be made public as the price for incoming players would be increased by their clubs.
The fee for Dijksteel, not a penny of which will be given to Bowyer, will probably mean that Duchatelet will break even in 2019/20.
And if he can do it this year, and Bowyer keeps us up, Duchatelet will play exactly the same game next year.
It's blindingly obvious. We don't want to see it because we are thinking as emotional fans. But look at it with your head, not your heart.
Sorry mate, cannot agree with that. You have made a huge assumption there, that Bowyer can keep us up. No manager can continue to get such results when the owner continuously sabotages the most modest of plans, and often at the last minute. Duchatelet probably assumed that because he got us up despite Grant leaving, he can play the trick again now.
In fact, looking at it with your head , you should be aware of the authoritative studies that show strong correlation between financial investment in squad, and league position. Yes, there are some cases where clubs spend foolishly or cleverly but long term the trend is clear, and no club has bucked the trend by for example "concentrating on the academy".
And of course if a club bucks the trend short-term because the manager does a fantastic job, you know what happens to the manager, don't you?
Roland. Out. Today.
Couldn't agree more @PragueAddick. I did say "if" Bowyer can keep us up and frankly, I don't think he will. I'm just worried that the more Bowyer works his wonders, if he can, the more likely it is that Duchatelet will become further entrenched.
Fair enough. So it's up to us to do our best to get him ejected from his trench, because I can't see Bowyer putting up with this another season.
Another season...😳,this rate he wont be around after the Jan transfer window...😡
Gunter seems a very realistic move, wasn't in the reading squad as they want him out and he will obviously know Williams and Lockyer though wales, he could also brig a lot of experience as he's been around the championship for years now at forest and reading
"Dijksteel is athletic and versatile, having also played in midfield for Charlton, and was one of the stand-out players for Bowyer's side as they won League One promotion through the play-offs last year."
Not sure I'd go that far...
He was probably one of our most consistent player in the actual play-off games for my money. Also given his emergence/improvement throughout the season I'd argue he was certainly one of the stand outs.
This is beginning to feel like a slow death by the constant attrition of players and assets. I cannot believe that Bowyer and co agreed to stay. It must be so demoralising for them and the rest of the team. RD has zero emotion or empathy for the club or fans. Why, oh why did he buy a string of clubs?? His 'experiment' has failed, so it is almost like he is trying to put us out of existence as a punishment. Feeling gutted, not just because of AD but all the other players sold as cheap commodities, the staff overworked or released and the energy/pride/reputation of CAFC. Just SELL and disappear out of our lives for all our sakes and sanity.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Bowyer walked now. I honestly don’t blame him. That rat twat is making him out to look like a mug. Just do one you horrible twisted excuse of a human being. CARD time to move.
It’s not entirely Roland’s fault, Bowyer has said he doesn’t want to lose players on frees, which is of course good business sense.
What is Roland’s fault is no money is reinvested and the contract offer is probably shit anyway.
It is entirely his fault. His game plan has been obvious for months. He wants out but only under his ridiculous terms, in the meantime he will sell anything to attempt to cover ongoing losses. In fact the success of LB must be a real pisser for him.
What if Dijksteel wants to go and won't sign a new deal? Yes I would prefer he went for free instead of money in Roland's pocket, but how is selling someone now instead of losing them for nothing good business sense?
So he wanted to go now? Oh, I wonder why, maybe the owner is a complete cnut?
That he is but sounds like Dijksteel wants to go for money. Don’t blame him but that’s football. We were a well run club when Parker did the same.
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The deal was on the table. It was then halved
That is RD's self-acclaimed way of doing business. Genius
Get back to see literally hundreds of posts on this thread.
I read through them to see just who our new signings are
4 or 5 Bowyer was hoping for and what do I see.
Nobody in and one out.
Roland certainly knows how to get rid of any feel good factor I absolutely hate the prick.
Just sell the club and FUCK OFF
Not sure I'd go that far...
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=5&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj9kKzJi-zjAhUBlFwKHThFD0QQxfQBMAR6BAgDEAM&url=https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reading-fc-defender-chris-gunter-16702925&usg=AOvVaw3XXeIUsk3QzDEAt9uheqJ-
RD has zero emotion or empathy for the club or fans. Why, oh why did he buy a string of clubs?? His 'experiment' has failed, so it is almost like he is trying to put us out of existence as a punishment.
Feeling gutted, not just because of AD but all the other players sold as cheap commodities, the staff overworked or released and the energy/pride/reputation of CAFC.
Just SELL and disappear out of our lives for all our sakes and sanity.
Really pisses me off that Dijksteel is going, he has such a great future.