Southall saying that Bowyers agent wants to get the transfer window out the way first makes ne think that Bowyer wants to see the investment before he agrees a new contract
Or he doesn't want his own contract to get in the way of signings that improve the team
Surely seeing a manager on a 2 or 3 year deal, makes players more confident when joining rather than seeing a manager on a 6 month deal who could be gone at the end of the season
pretty confident that's a given and will be sorted asap at the end of Jan - and will be conveyed to any potential signing.
great interview and a very impressive fella.
couldn't really have said any more to be fair to him
After the Lunatics running the Asylum, it's refreshing to hear him talk about how we will all work together to take the club forward, on and off the pitch.
Personally, I didn't learn that much new from that. He didn't say anything wrong and came across as somewhat nervous, which surprised me. I thought he'd be very/overly confident, yet the longer it went on the more you knows there were.
Surprised Bowyer's contract won't be sorted until after the window closes, but Bowyer has always said he's not in a rush over his own contract.
Overall, sounded promising and sensible, but not overly exciting. He could of course be playing things down, as he said agents are already adding 2 zeros to all negotiations.
So sounds like breaking FFP in dodgy ways will be the approach of these new owners (unless they've said things today to make it sound that way to the authorities)
Selling kids will still be the norm because its the only proper way we'll be able to increase revenue to compete higher
Wonder if thats one thing that the fans have to accept they might not be happy about but will be the sort of decisions that Southall will be forced to make
Of course so long as the £11m we get in for Aaron Henry one day etc. goes straight back into the team (rather than Roland's pocket) is fine by me
Fans coming back and filling the stadium will also help as that increased revenue can also go to keep in line with FFP
All FFP is though is a way to keep clubs like Charlton from being taken over and dislodging your bigs clubs from their perch (Although Arsenal and Man Utd are doing well enough without our help)
Said the right things, in the right order - albeit a little bit 'apple pie & motherhood'. That's not a criticism, more an inevitability with an interview with the new chairman three days into the role.
That said, delighted they have rescued us from the Belgian lunatic and I'm confident we will move forward in a good way.
The final bit about having the ambition to become a Category 1 academy was my favorite part. Everyone in agreement about sorting his contract after the window is fine by me.
Although it may be a small aside that he mentioned Bowyer’s agent it may be an important piece of info. Maybe both parties are sizing each other up. Bowyer doesn’t want to commit to a long term deal if January doesn’t go as he wants signing wise. We know he has had offers from elsewhere and its perfectly reasonable for him to keep his options open. May be the sensible approach for all concerned.
Over to you now Matt, sign some players, proper players not all out of contract players looking for clubs or youth loan signing's oh and give Bowyer a contract too.
Everything said was good, it sounded sensible and plausible. Now we have to get down to work.
I agree. The only thing that slightly concerned me was not signing Bowyer & Co up until after the transfer window has closed. I’d be keen to hear other lifers thoughts on this.
Everything said was good, it sounded sensible and plausible. Now we have to get down to work.
I agree. The only thing that slightly concerned me was not signing Bowyer & Co up until after the transfer window has closed. I’d be keen to hear other lifers thoughts on this.
Playing devils advocate against Southall
Reminds me of Curbishley / Murray - They used to get the Managers contract sorted first because how could you sit down with a player and asure them that the Manager conducting talks would be around in three years etc. when their own deal is due to end well before then
There’s nothing to moan or worry about. Anyone would’ve been better then Roland. I could’ve won the Euro Millions and purchased Charlton I would’ve been better then Roland. 100% behind Matt!
I think we have a shrewed business man in Mr southall, someone who can sniff out those top deals and get them done. He Didn't give anything away in terms of finances but made it clear the acadamy, fans & community is if upmost importance
So far so good, next 24 days will crucial and a good time to re evaluate progress
Although it may be a small aside that he mentioned Bowyer’s agent it may be an important piece of info. Maybe both parties are sizing each other up. Bowyer doesn’t want to commit to a long term deal if January doesn’t go as he wants signing wise. We know he has had offers from elsewhere and its perfectly reasonable for him to keep his options open. May be the sensible approach for all concerned.
I don't know if that's really the issue ..... what came across to me, was the urgency to strengthen the team in the January window, to rescue the season.
Everything said was good, it sounded sensible and plausible. Now we have to get down to work.
I agree. The only thing that slightly concerned me was not signing Bowyer & Co up until after the transfer window has closed. I’d be keen to hear other lifers thoughts on this.
Without putting a downer on the whole interview (as I was overall impressed with what Matt had to say) I must admit that does slightly concern me. Particularly due to the fact that the ability of Bows enticing players to the club rests on him being tied down himself in my eyes?
Short term Long term and ain’t gonna be taken for a ride just because our financial backers are from Dubai Fair play ambitions are sustainability Though never mentioned the premier league im sure he meant too (but just saying) agree with others that surely rewarding Bowyer with a new contract now would help I’m signing players (shows commitment from the new owners) I’m surprised Olli didn’t push him more on this question.
it did feel a bit pre rehearsed (I.e matt had seen the questions beforehand and had time to rehearse his answers or withdraw questions)
especially as we haven’t had an official press conference for people to fire questions
anyway he talks the talk - let’s see if he can walk the walk (as every fan will hold him responsible for)
So sounds like breaking FFP in dodgy ways will be the approach of these new owners (unless they've said things today to make it sound that way to the authorities)
No idea where you get this from. He said nothing of the sort (what I heard).
Just listened to the interview and the new chairman came over as a sensible individual, financially grounded and with a knowledge of football and most importantly how the transfer system and agents work. Encouraged by his caution and that of Lee only agreeing to negotiate a new contract when the intentions of the new owners have been demonstrated. It aligns with their view of the Lyle situation as well. Ihave a good feeling but recognise that supporters and management may not always agree what is right.
good interview, reassuring in lots of ways, think he under played how much money is going in. Also think he answered the ‘future stars’ question well, everyone apart from City and the Spanish Giants are selling clubs, so get the best possible price for them
I don't think we learned too much other than Southall seems to have his head screwed on. This window will tell us more I suppose and then the Summer window will tell us even more than that. Optimistic because Duchatelet would have killed us. We do seem to be in a position to move forwards.
Short term Long term and ain’t gonna be taken for a ride just because our financial backers are from Dubai Fair play ambitions are sustainability Though never mentioned the premier league im sure he meant too (but just saying) agree with others that surely rewarding Bowyer with a new contract now would help I’m signing players (shows commitment from the new owners) I’m surprised Olli didn’t push him more on this question.
it did feel a bit pre rehearsed (I.e matt had seen the questions beforehand and had time to rehearse his answers or withdraw questions)
especially as we haven’t had an official press conference for people to fire questions
anyway he talks the talk - let’s see if he can walk the walk (as every fan will hold him responsible for)
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pretty confident that's a given and will be sorted asap at the end of Jan - and will be conveyed to any potential signing.
great interview and a very impressive fella.
couldn't really have said any more to be fair to him
After the Lunatics running the Asylum, it's refreshing to hear him talk about how we will all work together to take the club forward, on and off the pitch.
He didn't say anything wrong and came across as somewhat nervous, which surprised me.
I thought he'd be very/overly confident, yet the longer it went on the more you knows there were.
Surprised Bowyer's contract won't be sorted until after the window closes, but Bowyer has always said he's not in a rush over his own contract.
Overall, sounded promising and sensible, but not overly exciting.
He could of course be playing things down, as he said agents are already adding 2 zeros to all negotiations.
“0’s are added to transfer prices now, as people know who’s behind us”
So sounds like breaking FFP in dodgy ways will be the approach of these new owners (unless they've said things today to make it sound that way to the authorities)
Selling kids will still be the norm because its the only proper way we'll be able to increase revenue to compete higher
Wonder if thats one thing that the fans have to accept they might not be happy about but will be the sort of decisions that Southall will be forced to make
Of course so long as the £11m we get in for Aaron Henry one day etc. goes straight back into the team (rather than Roland's pocket) is fine by me
Fans coming back and filling the stadium will also help as that increased revenue can also go to keep in line with FFP
All FFP is though is a way to keep clubs like Charlton from being taken over and dislodging your bigs clubs from their perch (Although Arsenal and Man Utd are doing well enough without our help)
He comes across very well
I thought he was a Londoner? Sounds more Manc to me
Reminds me of Curbishley / Murray - They used to get the Managers contract sorted first because how could you sit down with a player and asure them that the Manager conducting talks would be around in three years etc. when their own deal is due to end well before then
So far so good, next 24 days will crucial and a good time to re evaluate progress
No doubt that is Bowyer's priority too.
Short term
Long term
and ain’t gonna be taken for a ride just because our financial backers are from Dubai
Fair play
ambitions are sustainability
im sure he meant too (but just saying)
agree with others that surely rewarding Bowyer with a new contract now would help I’m signing players (shows commitment from the new owners) I’m surprised Olli didn’t push him more on this question.
it did feel a bit pre rehearsed (I.e matt had seen the questions beforehand and had time to rehearse his answers or withdraw questions)
especially as we haven’t had an official press conference for people to fire questions
anyway he talks the talk - let’s see if he can walk the walk (as every fan will hold him responsible for)
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He said nothing of the sort (what I heard).