BlueSuedeSambas 53,856 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 In the years since Murray Park opened we have all said that we eventually hoped to have an acadamy where we could bring through our own young players who would then move on for big money, thus securing the financial future of the club as well as given us a huge windfall to re invest in the side? Now I'm gutted that Hutton is leaving. Realistically I thought he would stay until the end of the season so he could go out on a high, but in his defence it took a life changing amount of money to turn his head as well as a good and hard boot in the arse by SDM's cronies and yes men. However if teams like Ajax and Lyon, who often lose their outstanding talents for big cash, can recover while still mainating and building on their sides I see no reason why we can't too. It will frustarte us no end, but hopefully Hutton's big money move is the first of many. Good luck Alan, all the best and always remember that we are the people Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 505 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 You're right mate. Long term this is the kind of viable business plan that could maximise how competitive we are. However, we need to ensure the profits are invested suitably. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wronglypenalised 14 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 In the years since Murray Park opened we have all said that we eventually hoped to have an acadamy where we could bring through our own young players who would then move on for big money, thus securing the financial future of the club as well as given us a huge windfall to re invest in the side? Now I'm gutted that Hutton is leaving. Realistically I thought he would stay until the end of the season so he could go out on a high, but in his defence it took a life changing amount of money to turn his head as well as a good and hard boot in the arse by SDM's cronies and yes men. However if teams like Ajax and Lyon, who often lose their outstanding talents for big cash, can recover while still mainating and building on their sides I see no reason why we can't too. It will frustarte us no end, but hopefully Hutton's big money move is the first of many. Good luck Alan, all the best and always remember that we are the people I've stated just as much the same DBBTB in another thread, it's maybe because this is the first high profile example of it happening that feelings are a bit raw. Then again I don't think there are fans out there who will ever get around to that way of thinking, they want the young guys to play forever for our club and to be honest thats all fair in an ideal world and one I'd fully support in said world, however money is in scarce supply up here so there are times when we'll need to bite the inside of our cheek and just wish our best to the outgoing player. Players will always come and go, are here forever! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimenez 1 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 There's the right time to sell on your assets, now isn't that time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueIsTheColour 35 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 There's the right time to sell on your assets, now isn't that time Exactly. Nobody is saying that Hutton should not have been sold at some point. But not two days before the transfer window closes halfway thought the season. Like you say, there is a time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigeee 60 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 If we had waited until Summer I would have agreed with that but now is not the best time to cash in on players... we still have a league to win! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wronglypenalised 14 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 But then summer comes round and we've won the league, we'd be saying why go now, we have a title to defend! Believing what you will, he's either been pushed out the door(but if that were the case do you honestly see SDM & Bain making Hutton see out the year in the reserves?) or he has wanted to go (then it would be Alans fault for dithering) The player held the aces here not the big chiefs What I'm trying to say is that it's never a good time to sell a good player, but like DBBTB has stated, that was what part of the facility was built for and we may see a bit more of our good youngsters leaving if they perform, not nice but thats the end of the scale we are working at for the forseeable future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 In the years since Murray Park opened we have all said that we eventually hoped to have an acadamy where we could bring through our own young players who would then move on for big money, thus securing the financial future of the club as well as given us a huge windfall to re invest in the side? Now I'm gutted that Hutton is leaving. Realistically I thought he would stay until the end of the season so he could go out on a high, but in his defence it took a life changing amount of money to turn his head as well as a good and hard boot in the arse by SDM's cronies and yes men. However if teams like Ajax and Lyon, who often lose their outstanding talents for big cash, can recover while still mainating and building on their sides I see no reason why we can't too. It will frustarte us no end, but hopefully Hutton's big money move is the first of many. Good luck Alan, all the best and always remember that we are the people Nearl well said .. only disagree about the SDM statement - spurs courted our man - and harder than we did to make him stay. I wish him well. We recovered from losing Van Bronkhurst for £8.5M, Arteta for £6M, Boumsong for £8M ... we will overcome and lets face it - 12 months ago many fans were punting AH for £900k and saying that was a good deal! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvager 498 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Overall the poster is correct, but wish it had happened this summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briton 394 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I think what most of us would want is for the club to be in the position to keep it's best young players...at least for a few seasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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