Didn't realise Phillips was a boyhood Preston fan

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    Well for me that's him off if they approach. They would double his wage. Irrespective of any bid I think Phillips will say he wants to go leaving Barnsley in a situation of reluctantly accepting.
     
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    Or, it's the reason that there's these nonsense rumours about him joining Preston every window. A bit like Jordan Williams and Huddersfield.
     
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    Only if they meet our valuation. If Adam really is a Preston fan then I'd understand why he'd want to go. I can't imagine anything better than scoring goals for Barnsley. But if Preston aren't able to pay market value, then Adam Phillips wanting to move there because he supported Preston as a boy is irrelevant.
     
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    I can understand wanting to score goals for your club. But I could also understand what it would feel like if the fans on the terrace were getting on your back when things go badly. Not sure I could ever have played for Barnsley unless I came through the youth ranks (although having two left feet and not being able to hit a barn with a football from the edge of the six yard box would have precluded that as a career choice!)
     
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    It's a hindrance, for sure, but not an absolute showstopper apparently.
     
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    TBF, if we'd had Bosman in the late 80s, I might have been tempted to keep falling down the leagues until I found one where I could play at my level. Finland Division 4, or Iceland division 3 or something equally bad. But, I was also lazy and preferred the cider and studying to the life of an international footballer :p
     
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    He’s from Garstang near Preston & is a fan. We got talking to some friends & family of his & they were saying they wished he played for a club nearby so they could watch him more so I doubt he’ll have any family or friends telling him to stay with us!
     
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    Maybe, but it doesn’t matter what family or friends tell him, he’s contracted to us and if/until our valuation of him is met then he’s staying here until at least the end of the season
     
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    If there was a Scenario. Being a Barnsley fan who would you choose.

    If in Same league ?
    Barnsley 4k pw
    Wendy 8k pw
    Leeds 8k pw

    Me leeds and barely turn up and perform. Few own goals maybe. :)

    Only kidding ;)
    I would only get another 2k net.:D
    Not worth the difference.
     
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