Alakagom Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) I remember Richard saying Veretout was an extraordinary talent that was gonna take us to another level (in same post he stated that Leicester was the worst team he ever seen in preseason and would relegate fyi sorry Rich that post stuck in my mind since then) And overall praising the whole transfers last year as one of the best ever. Interesting how now that changed to being worst squad ever assembled. Edited August 30, 2016 by Alakagom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 1 minute ago, Zatman said: so you dont think the highest transfer fee in 2nd division history shouldnt run away with top scorer award? More the point that you're implying that it's a bad thing that he'll have a weight on his shoulders, then having absurdly high expectations in the same post. And we paid 11m basic for him. If we pay 15m, then we'll have done very well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 1 minute ago, Zatman said: so you dont think the highest transfer fee in 2nd division history shouldnt run away with top scorer award? He should be up there but dude, you're expecting 30 goals? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Just now, dont_do_it_doug. said: He should be up there but dude, you're expecting 30 goals? Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Seen this ACON thing a few times. Look at it this way by then we will be so far ahead we need to give the other teams a chance to catch up so in reality what we are doing here is building competition back into the championship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 1 minute ago, Alakagom said: I remember Richard saying Veretout was an extraordinary talent that was gonna take us to another level. And overall praising the whole transfers last year as one of the best ever. Interesting how now that changed to being worst squad ever assembled. Why have you picked on Richard? Plenty said the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 2 minutes ago, Alakagom said: I remember Richard saying Veretout was an extraordinary talent that was gonna take us to another level (in same post he stated that Leicester was the worst team he ever seen in pre friendlies and would relegate fyi sorry Rich ) And overall praising the whole transfers last year as one of the best ever. Interesting how now that changed to being worst squad ever assembled. not sure your point but evidence of a league season would sort of prove it was a pretty poor squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nnock1984 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Considering he is 4 years younger than McCormack, I don't see the fee we've paid as a massive problem. It's effectively 3.5 million per season (4 year contract) for somebody we hope will bang in circa 20 goals per season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 3 minutes ago, Woodytom said: is that the some that liked Richards post? You liked his Post, which basically says its fair enough to have done the only thing we could really do to have a chance - in other words accepting that spending it was a minimum requirement to give ourselves a chance - but you have also said the money we have spent is insane, and that by spending it we have no excuses for not getting promoted. As I said, the 'massively' raised expectaions will be on the part of those fans who don't appreciate the first part, and thankfully most do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Nantes fans were saying on their forum at the time, that it wouldn't be long before Veretout would be going to a team like Man Utd for £30m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 2 minutes ago, StefanAVFC said: More the point that you're implying that it's a bad thing that he'll have a weight on his shoulders, then having absurdly high expectations in the same post. well my point was for the money paid I would expect top quality. as for weight on shoulders it will happen sadly maybe not by fans but certainly opposition fans and media. he wouldnt be first or last player to happen too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Just now, Zatman said: well my point was for the money paid I would expect top quality. as for weight on shoulders it will happen sadly maybe not by fans but certainly opposition fans and media. he wouldnt be first or last player to happen too But you're the one expecting 30 goals. That implies, anything less and he's a failure. That's barmy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Just now, Zatman said: well my point was for the money paid I would expect top quality. as for weight on shoulders it will happen sadly maybe not by fans but certainly opposition fans and media. he wouldnt be first or last player to happen too **** them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 People talking like we've spent £40m on him or something. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 1 minute ago, Zatman said: it will happen sadly Sadly? You did it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Just now, useless said: People talking like we've spent £40m on him or something. I heard it was 50M, on,y 40? Xia the skinflint out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 6 minutes ago, Zatman said: so you dont think the highest transfer fee in 2nd division history shouldnt run away with top scorer award? Of course, coz football works like that. Same as the guy who said because Gestede, McCormack, and Kodjia have all scored 20 in this League we must score 60 lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuwabatake Sanjuro Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I wouldn't be surprised if Veretout turns out decent, Gana is already starting brightly in a better team while Sinclair is playing with confidence again at a lower level albeit. The bad managers/management and toxic atmosphere at the club last season did not provide good conditions for players to flourish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) 15 mill + a sell on clause for Bristol We really did get done over in this deal i just hope he can deliver the goods now i wish him luck Edited August 30, 2016 by AshVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) So the pressure will be immense on the first £100m signing for a Championship side. Hope he can take it. Edited August 30, 2016 by briny_ear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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