jools wrote:
Agents are the scourge of the Earth in some respects- many aren’t really looking out for the player just looking at the size of their cut- but SMTM do seem to be better than most at looking after their players.
For a player It’s a short career and they come away from that career in their mid 30s with bodies that need procedures usually only carried out on 70 year olds. It’s a job- and much as fans usually only have one loyalty to one club, it’s unlikely fans show that same loyalty to their own employer when it comes to getting a better salary for doing the same thing!
Very very poor form owners discussing contract negotiations on a fans forum.
Imagine the clubs response if the player did this.
Would imagine if the lad sees that it will help make up his mind. Cheers.
Agree re agents.
as far as players having short careers is concerned, it isn't a career at all is it, it something they know from the start off is a short term fling with a sport they love.
In one respect they are very lucky to be paid for doing something they love, but they surely know from the outset it's not for life! The smart ones prepare for life after RL, so that - 'it's a short career,grab what you can while you can' - doesn't wash with me. lots of people have to changes careers and get on with it.
As for discussing contracts on this forum, I don't think any details have been given to cause concern from anyone including MC.
Frankly, I'm a bit bored now with will he sign won't he sign. I'd like him to, but if he doesn't we will move on won't we.
