Eastie Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 On 21/01/2018 at 12:35, Zatman said: I would rather not see him again I feel similar so imagine my horror when I switched on tv last night to see him sitting there on rednapps team on James cordens a league of their own - even worse he was billed as Aston Villa star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Eastie said: I feel similar so imagine my horror when I switched on tv last night to see him sitting there on rednapps team on James cordens a league of their own - even worse he was billed as Aston Villa star 2 other people stealing a living, micah probably most tolerable of the 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 9 hours ago, Zatman said: 2 other people stealing a living, micah probably most tolerable of the 3 I understand the disdain for Richards but why are you hating on rednapp and corden? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted January 26, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted January 26, 2018 9 hours ago, Zatman said: 2 other people stealing a living, micah probably most tolerable of the 3 Depends on who you the other 2 are. 1 I can definitely agree with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 ...will be here past this window as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 31, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2018 People won't want to hear this but I have read and heard a few reports that he is absolutely brilliant with the young players, helping them come through and settle with the first team squad. That he's essentially a £25k a week coach at this stage. And that his injuries have basically finished him, just not quite enough for a compo pay out. Dumpster fire of a situation I know, but at least we're putting him to some use? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 23 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: People won't want to hear this but I have read and heard a few reports that he is absolutely brilliant with the young players, helping them come through and settle with the first team squad. That he's essentially a £25k a week coach at this stage. And that his injuries have basically finished him, just not quite enough for a compo pay out. Dumpster fire of a situation I know, but at least we're putting him to some use? well if you see the videos and him in it, the other players do seem to love him and his attitude. though injured or not his football was awful here and I be surprised if plays for us again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 3 hours ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: People won't want to hear this but I have read and heard a few reports that he is absolutely brilliant with the young players, helping them come through and settle with the first team squad. That he's essentially a £25k a week coach at this stage. And that his injuries have basically finished him, just not quite enough for a compo pay out. Dumpster fire of a situation I know, but at least we're putting him to some use? That is fair enough if this indeed the case and good to know he is offering something to the cause and not just stealing a wage in effect. Shame about his injuries at such a stage in his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skarroki Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Shouldn't be registered as a football player at the club though. You know, what with him not playing football, and being incapable of convincing anyone he can partake in the sport, seems weird to fork out a weekly fortune based on a contract that specifically states he is an able athlete that can actively take part in the sport. Micah Richards is registered with the club as a footballer, not a nice guy. I would be looking to sue him for every penny he hasn't wasted away and getting his name distanced from the club, not continuing to pay him because of his ability to hold conversations with younger players. or smile in front of cameras 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilS Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 10 hours ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: People won't want to hear this but I have read and heard a few reports that he is absolutely brilliant with the young players, helping them come through and settle with the first team squad. That he's essentially a £25k a week coach at this stage. And that his injuries have basically finished him, just not quite enough for a compo pay out. Dumpster fire of a situation I know, but at least we're putting him to some use? Is he only on £25K per week? Signing as a free agent I assumed he would be on £60k + per week, unless he had a relegation clause in his contract of course? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 5 hours ago, skarroki said: Shouldn't be registered as a football player at the club though. You know, what with him not playing football, and being incapable of convincing anyone he can partake in the sport, seems weird to fork out a weekly fortune based on a contract that specifically states he is an able athlete that can actively take part in the sport. Micah Richards is registered with the club as a footballer, not a nice guy. I would be looking to sue him for every penny he hasn't wasted away and getting his name distanced from the club, not continuing to pay him because of his ability to hold conversations with younger players. or smile in front of cameras On what grounds could the club sue him. If you were no longer able to fulfil your role at work for reasons out of your control you would either be offered a new role or agree a compensation package. The club probably feel it's more value to keep him around as a unofficial coach then pay him off. I can't see how that is Richards fault. Do you expect him to just walk away? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 11 hours ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: People won't want to hear this but I have read and heard a few reports that he is absolutely brilliant with the young players, helping them come through and settle with the first team squad. That he's essentially a £25k a week coach at this stage. And that his injuries have basically finished him, just not quite enough for a compo pay out. Dumpster fire of a situation I know, but at least we're putting him to some use? Certain he's on at least £50k a week. Where have you heard them? I'd be interested in reading them if available. Him interacting with young players is something I think could go one way or the other. It's conceivable their motivation could be affected seeing this waster have a great time coasting through life on the good ship Aston Villa. Obviously he was always a terrible player after the age of 19 so there's no benefit to him being a traditional coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 4 hours ago, Tomaszk said: Certain he's on at least £50k a week. Where have you heard them? I'd be interested in reading them if available. Him interacting with young players is something I think could go one way or the other. It's conceivable their motivation could be affected seeing this waster have a great time coasting through life on the good ship Aston Villa. Obviously he was always a terrible player after the age of 19 so there's no benefit to him being a traditional coach. Not on that sort of money since we were relegated as there was a relegation clause on his contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 15 hours ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: People won't want to hear this but I have read and heard a few reports that he is absolutely brilliant with the young players, helping them come through and settle with the first team squad. That he's essentially a £25k a week coach at this stage. And that his injuries have basically finished him, just not quite enough for a compo pay out. Dumpster fire of a situation I know, but at least we're putting him to some use? That Steve Bruce fella is a good man manager.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 If that's the case mutually terminate his current contract and take him on as a coach and help him earn his badges. Benefits both (Just he'll be earning a whole lot less) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 1, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted February 1, 2018 10 hours ago, skarroki said: I would be looking to sue him for every penny he hasn't wasted away and getting his name distanced from the club This is probably why that law career didn't work out for you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 "Hey Micah." "Yes Boss?" "Do you know that £6m you are still to pick up between now and next year? "Yes Boss?" "Do you still want that money?" "Nah Boss. You're alright." 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 There are two separate sources. One is a Birmingham Mail article which if you Google 'Micah Richards' is the first article to come up I believe. I then spoke to somebody involved with the club on a corporate level who informed me in passing that this is indeed accurate. It's not really ITK knowledge and feel free to disregard it, but it makes sense given that he's still heavily involved in the club's PR, particularly as he hasn't kicked a ball for the first team in over a year. No, it isn't worth £25k a week or whatever he's actually on. But I don't believe, or at least there's no solid evidence, that he's shirking his responsibility intentionally. Otherwise I'm confident he would have been McCormacked. On top of that we gave him the contract. It's on us ultimately. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 If we do go up will his wages double? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Yeah - I read that about him as well. Still a shit signing, but it's a small amount of glitter that the turd is rolled in if he's helping out behind the scenes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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