Agents - the scourge of football

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  1. Sta

    Stahlrost Well-Known Member

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    We could make a start by all cancelling our SKY subs

    That's where the dosh comes from. As you say, take that away and there will be some serious head scratching to do.

    Mine's going after the Ashes. Sick of forking out for something I watch about twice a month.
     
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    thomasevans Well-Known Member

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    Well said Chris Coleman ....

    Clingan will probably end up at Hartlepool with Nardiello
     
    thomasevans, Jul 13, 2009
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    Farnham_Red Administrator Staff Member Admin

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    Not sure thats true

    Manchester City and earlier Chelski's sprees were not funded by Sky. In any case Sky get most of their money by selling on the coverage to the football mad all over the world so a few UK subscribers packing in subscribing wouldnt make much difference
     
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    Farnham_Red Administrator Staff Member Admin

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    There is usually 2 sides to a story

    It may not be as black and white as Coleman is painting it.
    Agree though that Agents arent always good for the players or clubs - Ask Dominic Werling if his agent did him favours by trying to renegotiate a deal with us
     
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    Fair Point

    Mine's still going though. Will have to make do with Barnsley World instead :D
     
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    RE: It's a ridiculous drain on resources

    The PFA employ people to represent their members in their transfer/contract negociations. This is provided as part of your membership fee.

    Most players choose not to use them, obviously thinking/believing that their own personal agent will secure a better deal for them.
     
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    Correct

    The 2 sides are:_

    Agents are money grabbers
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    Footballers are too stupid to realise. :)
     
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    Greed - the scourge of football (fixed) nt
     
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    In regards "Overseas" Players

    Would the PFA be able to help in those circumstances?
     
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    GudjonFan Well-Known Member

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    Clubs aren't that "bright" either

    In what is clearly a buyers market, we STILL have clubs living way beyond their means....
     
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    Wath Red New Member

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    funny enough

    one of my mates friends has just become Garath Barrys agent and sorted out the man city move, quite interesting in how it all works and how they get paid.
     
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