JCH and his agent are understandably trying to squeeze us and utilise our attractive offer as leverage should another club come in for him.
I think we really do need to impose something like a 7 day deadline and, if necessary, withdraw the offers to Peterborough and the player and move on to an alternative target.
We definitely need to get a striker in but part of me would be very happy to see JCH run down his contract, leaving Peterborough and the mouthy MacAnthony without any fee whatsoever. The guy is such an arse.
Definitely pursue other targets and if they fit our criteria then sign them but why withdraw the offer to JCH until that other player is signed. We can withdraw it at any point. I’m not sure what withdrawing it achieves.
My thought was that giving JCH and his agent a deadline may prompt them into action in the absence of any better offers, rather than waiting until deadline day to see if a better offer comes along. Time is of the essence for us, if not for the player.
it also opens the door to offering Peterborough a reduced fee if all else fails. MacAnthony continually trumpets that they don’t need to sell and are under no financial pressure but I think the gentleman protests too loudly (and often). They are also very anxious to flog their England Under 20 centre-half.
No point giving a deadline IMHO, you're just limiting yourself and possibly closing a door for no reason. There is already the 1 Feb deadline.
Carry on negotiating with JCH's agent and at the same time see if Humphreys or whoever can be signed. If the other striker deal is done then you can say to JCH's agent "sorry, couldn't wait for you to bring your demands down, see you in the summer".
If we can't get another striker then the door is still open to get JCH.
I see where you’re coming from but, should the player and his agent have a change of mind, they only have to pick up the phone and, depending upon where we are at that stage, there’s nothing to stop us reinstating our offer to him.
I wouldn’t be surprised if JCH let’s his contract run down, although the big risk for any player is a significant injury between now and then.
Much I like a pun… please start a Big Melon thread. There’s nothing more annoying than seeing that there are dozens of new posts on this thread, to find they’re all about honey being due or something.
Bless my Dad, as a kid at a restaurant in London Bridge area he asked for the Honeydew Melon, but without the honey, as he was sure the melon would be sweet enough 🤣🤣 A proper Delboy moment and I got a clip for laughing my little head off. My Dad was clearly not dragged around Tesco Lewisham every Friday evening for shopping…
How about abit of underhand tactic's with Peterborough to unsettle them before the game. Make an 'offer" for Poku ( through the media) to see if it interests him or rattles Peterborough. If their interested , well he seems to be an up and coming player anyway
Much I like a pun… please start a Big Melon thread. There’s nothing more annoying than seeing that there are dozens of new posts on this thread, to find they’re all about honey being due or something.
How about abit of underhand tactic's with Peterborough to unsettle them before the game. Make an 'offer" for Poku ( through the media) to see if it interests him or rattles Peterborough. If their interested , well he seems to be an up and coming player anyway
I suggested him 2 or 3 years ago when he was an exciting starlet at Col U. Tricky and looks like he'll have a decent career
JCH obviously doesn't want to join us even with a hefty wage increase. Lets withdraw our offer and move on ...
Totally agree with this ! if the bloke is taking this much time to decide then he isnt worth the wait. If he isnt commited to the move then it will be a flop. Not the clubs fault they are obviously trying to spend money but you cant force players to sign
JCH obviously doesn't want to join us even with a hefty wage increase. Lets withdraw our offer and move on ...
Totally agree with this ! if the bloke is taking this much time to decide then he isnt worth the wait. If he isnt commited to the move then it will be a flop. Not the clubs fault they are obviously trying to spend money but you cant force players to sign
Do you make life changing decisions over a few days?
JCH obviously doesn't want to join us even with a hefty wage increase. Lets withdraw our offer and move on ...
Totally agree with this ! if the bloke is taking this much time to decide then he isnt worth the wait. If he isnt commited to the move then it will be a flop. Not the clubs fault they are obviously trying to spend money but you cant force players to sign
Do you make life changing decisions over a few days?
Our offer has happened over the last few days. The player made his mind up months, even a year ago that he wasn't signing a new contract at peterborough
he must have had many a conversation with his agent during that time about what his options are and what package he is after.
Our offer either falls short and we all move on or it's within the scales discussed all year with his agent and he accepts. The only new parts to the equation are playing l1 again for a mid table side and moving to this area. The other parts should be a quick and easy to agree/reject
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I wouldn’t be surprised if JCH let’s his contract run down, although the big risk for any player is a significant injury between now and then.
Two sons ! Amazing I heard his parents were seedless
Or they can see him walk away for nothing in the summer.
Bless my Dad, as a kid at a restaurant in London Bridge area he asked for the Honeydew Melon, but without the honey, as he was sure the melon would be sweet enough 🤣🤣 A proper Delboy moment and I got a clip for laughing my little head off. My Dad was clearly not dragged around Tesco Lewisham every Friday evening for shopping…
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Lets withdraw our offer and move on ...
Impatient weirdos
he must have had many a conversation with his agent during that time about what his options are and what package he is after.