Duff linked to Swansea

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  1. Marc

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    In Khaled's interview earlier in the week, he was asked if he could give any assurances about Duff staying next season. This is what he said: -

    "He is under contract and he is coaching Barnsley FC. For assurances, he is under contract, just like the players are and we are planning the pre-season. So far, there's nothing else to report. There's been none (interest)."
     
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    Duff, in my opinion, is more important currently than any players here - we increase players wages and contracts when other clubs are sniffing, why should the management team be different? I dont think all our funds are just in 1 big pot, I'm sure there will be structured pathways for all the different avenues of expenditure. X amount for wages, x amount transfers, x amount scouting, x amount for academy etc etc.

    I'll be very disappointed if we don't atleast try, although I assume we will.
     
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    Sorry, mate. I meant how does he know Swansea are actually in for him, other than twitter and a small Welsh news source
     
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    Ah right. Yeah I don't think anyone knows anymore than what's been reported in socials. Nothing at all has come out from either Club.
     
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    All that report says is that Duff has emerged as one of the targets, it doesn't say the main target, and it would also imply that there are others on the mix. All this talk of him going to Swansea on here is just that, talk. Until we hear or see anything confirmed then there is nothing to see here, move along :)
     
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    looking at their forums, the fans don't seem overwhelmed at the rumour
     
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    Exactly. Doesn't even say they've made an approach for him. A lot of bed wetting going on today.
     
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    Tbf, people have good reason to be concerned. We don't have a great track record when it comes to keeping hold of our successful managers. I expect him to go, personally. Not necessarily to Swansea, but I do think he will. And I massively hope I'm wrong.
     
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    Deep down we all know he's going, we are all wanting him to stay, its not going to happen, how do you know this, and how do you know that, its all like sticks an stones in the play ground, if the money's on the table irrespective of how much we love, adore and admire him its a foregone conclusion , he's off. thats my opinion and if you dont like it tough 5hit.
     
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    easy tiger
     
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    Apparently Devaney was in the co-op earlier buying some cheese puffs, and while paying he finished with 'and by the way, Duff's off to Swansea.' It's a done deal mate.
     
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    You posted previously like it was a fact and now you’re saying it’s your opinion so you must see why people are questioning it surely?

    For the record, deep down I don’t know he’s going. Not this summer anyway.
     
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    You said

    "theres a clause in every Contract, its been met and Duff is going simple as that"

    That isn't an opinion, you are stating a fact. People asked how you knew this fact!

    Everyone probably accepts that if a bigger job was offered to Duff, he would accept it. But based on tweets, there is nothing concrete in this Swansea thing at present.
     
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    Honestly, its hard work on ere, the thing is, read a post like it or hate it, move on, Duffs going its not fooookin hard, hes a wanted man and young Managers that have the gift dont hang about with teams like Barnsley, people come an people go, its FOOTBALL.
     
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    So it's only your opinion?

    Thank the Lord for that.
     
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    He's going you know it, i know it, its not difficult, accept it, he will have a clause in his contract, it will have been met, because like everything else Barnsley do, they do it on the foookin cheap, are you going to pick fault with that comment.
     
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    Good for you, keep the faith, i kept it last year i knew we had a decent Team, turned out to be a great season, but Duff is gone, sorry,
     
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    I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but have no idea whatsoever whether Michael Duff will remain with us this Summer. Obviously, I hope he stays with us for the length of his contract, at least.
     
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    Always got to be glass half full! Even if that can be difficult at times…
     
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    I will pick fault with that comment, you say he will have a clause which will have been met,please tell me when they made an official approach & where you read a club statement to say so ? You are guessing & don't seem to like it when people have a different opinion.pp
     
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