Dons_1988 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Of course they are a basket case - but that really isn't the point. I doubt McInness is on anything more than £150K pa at Aberdeen, if that. He'd be a fool to negotiate less than £500K pa at Slumberland. Thus, however it works out, and as long as he's canny with his personal expenditure, he banks £1 million from a three year contract however he performs. If you're 45 that's an absolute no-brainer. Not really.If he takes a long term view was he to get sacked in the short term at Sunderland that could be his reputation in England gone given his experience in Bristol. For that reason a poisoned chalice isn't to his benefit. Don't get me wrong I'd understand if he took it but don't think it's as clear cut as you suggest. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saintee Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 32 minutes ago, ayrmad said: I'm a Sunderland fan and I think he's off his head, they are an absolute basket case at the moment. There's a chapter in the Secret Footballer,( one of his ones anyway), basically saying that they are a shitebag club from a horrible area who have to pay well over the odds to attract players. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_14 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 8 minutes ago, G-MAN said: Someone who contributes to an online blog and often on an unofficial AFC podcast. Fitbaw that baw? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 4 minutes ago, Dons_1988 said: Not really. If he takes a long term view was he to get sacked in the short term at Sunderland that could be his reputation in England gone given his experience in Bristol. For that reason a poisoned chalice isn't to his benefit. Don't get me wrong I'd understand if he took it but don't think it's as clear cut as you suggest. He still is £1M to the good and his stock will remain high in Scotland so he'll know he'll get a gig. I think Aberdeen is a better club and a better option professionally but for him this really is free money. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akredz Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 6 minutes ago, The Saintee said: There's a chapter in the Secret Footballer,( one of his ones anyway), basically saying that they are a shitebag club from a horrible area who have to pay well over the odds to attract players. Aye, but we're not talking about Sevco, at the moment. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 9 minutes ago, G-MAN said: Someone who contributes to an online blog and often on an unofficial AFC podcast. MC? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 He still is £1M to the good and his stock will remain high in Scotland so he'll know he'll get a gig. I think Aberdeen is a better club and a better option professionally but for him this really is free money. He's an ambitious guy and I think he sees himself as one day managing in the English premier league.He's in an extremely stable job, his time will come in England and it would be with a more stable club. Of course he'd have a future in management in Scotland should he fail at Sunderland but is it worth it to blow the long term prospect of building towards a long term premier league job etc? On the other hand he may just have that confidence in himself to succeed there.Whatever he chooses, as gutted as I'd be to lose him, he'll have my support. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 MC? I know who you're referring to.Are they considered to be in the know? The podcasts have never really indicated that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 1 minute ago, Dons_1988 said: He's an ambitious guy and I think he sees himself as one day managing in the English premier league. He's in an extremely stable job, his time will come in England and it would be with a more stable club. Of course he'd have a future in management in Scotland should he fail at Sunderland but is it worth it to blow the long term prospect of building towards a long term premier league job etc? Maybe Aberdeen will hike his wages now that you're being sugar-daddied. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Maybe Aberdeen will hike his wages now that you're being sugar-daddied. Should he stay I'd expect him to receive a fair increase.However sugar daddied is a big stretch. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Just now, Dons_1988 said: Should he stay I'd expect him to receive a fair increase. However sugar daddied is a big stretch. Humorous hyperbole. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim999 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Just listened to Ryan Jack's interview on STV News. What a total walloper he is. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akredz Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 2 minutes ago, The_Kincardine said: Maybe Aberdeen will hike his wages now that you're being sugar-daddied. If he stays, then I imagine he'll have been able to renegotiate his contract accordingly. But hopefully, the club has recognised the pitfalls from the days of living beyond our means and aren't going to squander money we don't have. Some of us lived through Toastergate............. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Humorous hyperbole. Hyperbole? MaybeHumorous? Nah 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 7 minutes ago, jim999 said: Just listened to Ryan Jack's interview on STV News. What a total walloper he is. This surprises me. @Dons_1988and I discussed this on one of the Sevco threads and the agreement was that the wallopers were the Scottish hacks: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coprolite Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 beeb saying hayes agreed signed for poverty fc subject to a medical. if anyone sees him, can you break his leg a little bit? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewDon Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 I'll miss Hayes - he seems like one of the good guys. Obviously disappointed he is signing for another team in our league, but he has always given absolutely everything for Aberdeen and has been a joy to watch at times. He is a shrewd signing for Celtic and, if nothing else, I hope this move allows him to build up a tidy sum of money for his post-playing days. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_14 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 I wish him all the best, but want him to flop entirely at Celtic. A tough one. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartanWarrior Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, Alex_14 said: I wish him all the best, but want him to flop entirely at Celtic. A tough one. Wishing traitors the best. Have a fucking word with yourself. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_14 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Wishing traitors the best. Have a fucking word with yourself. Not sure Hayes is a traitor. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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