OrangeBurn 57 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I'd agree on McGregor, even though a 6 year contract is quite rare, it's great for us.Whittaker 5 years & Davis 5 years? Really?I mean they are both good players but in 5 years I'd like to see some new players in and around Ibrox. Surprising that Whittaker would sign for 5 years considering what has been reported. I think 3 years would have been fine for both. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Oh ffs The club cant win!These long term deals protect the club believe it or not. All players coming into their prime. Naisy, Davis, Greegs and Whitts. Brilliant business. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,811 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I'd much rather have Davis and Whittaker at Ibrox for their best years than risk losing them because you'd rather see fresh players at Ibrox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerwelly 115 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Aye but is not really a year shorter i.e. 5 & 4 years as they can talk to clubs, well you know the score. and as we've seen with Goodwillie it give us the ability to set a decent fee if a club wants them. it also saves us the hassle of going through all of this again in 2 or 3 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangersxfc 265 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 ffs a 5 year deal dont mean he will be here for 5 years ...just puts the club in power when it comes to selling the player Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxi1872 183 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 19,091 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Incredible thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scallen14 0 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 No such thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Linton 107 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Do us all a favour Admin and close this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeBurn 57 Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 Not having a go at the club at all. They have done well signing them up. I do worry about the wages though. I'm glad we have signed them up. I just think Whittaker on a 5 year deal is too much, given that he is probably on 20k a week or something, i've rather not have commited to paying a player over 1 million for the next 5 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose_72 198 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Contracts don't really mean much.We have basically guaranteed a good transfer fee should any of these players leave in the future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeBurn 57 Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 Contracts don't really mean much.We have basically guaranteed a good transfer fee should any of these players leave in the future.To be honest, I think it's the main reason we have given these players such long contracts. I can't see them staying for 5 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Regardless of the personalities involved, what has been killing us recently has been losing players for peanuts/free. We need to have a long term plan in place to allow us to take advantage of the transfer market when it suits us.The only downside to it is if the manager continually buys shite players who then need tp be paid off or sit in the stands draining the finances. A difficult balance to find, but fingers crossed that it works out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxi 11,586 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 So a 3 year contract, play them for 3 years and lose them for nothing? Five year deal means we can keep them for as long as we want and make money off them if they are to leave Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raligt 2,541 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBagalag 722 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 You just can't keep some people happy. At least now if we do sell any of these players we are guaranteed top dollar. I for one am delighted we have tied these two down. Up next davo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewaj3 1,446 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 For god sake there's no pleasing some people! We're keeping pretty much what's left of the core of our 3iar team and people still moan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Ok Im outta here.SWML If I give you my email address will you E-mail when all the fucking muppets are back in their caves? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 This. I did wonder how long it'd be before the someone on here had a go at the club!Aye, there's always one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebooler 4,509 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I'd agree on McGregor, even though a 6 year contract is quite rare, it's great for us.Whittaker 5 years & Davis 5 years? Really?I mean they are both good players but in 5 years I'd like to see some new players in and around Ibrox. Surprising that Whittaker would sign for 5 years considering what has been reported. I think 3 years would have been fine for both.Looking at the age of the players being given the lengthy contracts, you do make a good point.However, we all know contracts don't really mean fuck all nowadays, so if anything, it'll get us a decent fee if any of them decide to move on at a later stage in their careers.Do you think, given McGregor's age, he'll be here permanently, or forever? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loan Ranger 48 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 this might sound harsh - but get tae fuck will ya! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibroxgers25 18 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Oh ffs The club cant win!These long term deals protect the club believe it or not. All players coming into their prime. Naisy, Davis, Greegs and Whitts. Brilliant business.very happy we got 2 players signed we need davo signed now Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,780 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 This thread is RM at it's very best Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 109,797 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 :disappointment: Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Ok Im outta here.SWSL If I give you my email address will you E-mail when all the fucking muppets are back in their caves?No probs mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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