<h3>Ritchie blames wage demands for lack of signings</h3> <font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Barnsley manager Andy Ritchie has said the over the top wages demanded by possible transfer targets has made potential signings very difficult to bring in at Oakwell.</font></p> <font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Ritchie has been looking to add a defender and striker to his current squad, but players earmarked by the Reds boss have been unrealistic in what they are asking for, and could lead to a delay in any potential transfers.</font></p> <font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">"We've identified players, we've spoke to their agents... and the demands have just been too high for us," said Ritchie.</font></p> <font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">"Stupid... stupid demands, and we can't compete with that at the minute. I'm hoping if we establish ourselves here into the Championship.</font></p> <font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">"If we're still doing ok at Christmas we might just be able to push the boat out once or twice."</font></p>
<h3>Ritchie blames wage demands for lack of signings</h3> <font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Barnsley manager Andy Ritchie has said the over the top wages demanded by possible transfer targets has made potential signings very difficult to bring in at Oakwell.</font></p> <font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Ritchie has been looking to add a defender and striker to his current squad, but players earmarked by the Reds boss have been unrealistic in what they are asking for, and could lead to a delay in any potential transfers.</font></p> <font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">"We've identified players, we've spoke to their agents... and the demands have just been too high for us," said Ritchie.</font></p> <font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">"Stupid... stupid demands, and we can't compete with that at the minute. I'm hoping if we establish ourselves here into the Championship.</font></p> <font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">"If we're still doing ok at Christmas we might just be able to push the boat out once or twice."</font></p>
So.... If the team is doing well and holding our own in this league, then we'll bring in some players. However, if we're struggling down near the bottom and it's obvious we need better players, then we'll not bother.
RE: I thought that but couldn't be bothered to post it. Didn't somebody get a contract that stated they would remain with the highest earners or something. So I don't think the problem is simply budgeting for 1 or 2 bigger wages. The problem might be that they have to increase several wages in line with any new comers? I could be and often do talk **** though.
It does seem to me that... The club are trying to make a ****** of every transfer scenario possible.</p> We have had just about every excuse imaginable even after the pre season situation. I have now come to the conclusion that transfers are out of the equation.</p>
RE: It does seem to me that... No more along the lines of; we were just about to sign Chopra, when Rib Noodles followed him into the toilet for a piss and distinctly smelt sugar puffs. Acting on this new information, he immediately alerted Gord and Andy of the possible early signs of diabetes. Hence no signature.
Does a diabetics wee smell of sugar puffs? Well I never. That'll be the new thing I learn today. I can go back to bed now.
RE: It does seem to me that... Bloody hell, have I got diabetes? What about if you smell asparagus? Good excuse though. I reckon Andrew Lodge is frantically taking notes for a back page spread tomorrow in the Chron.
RE: Does a diabetics wee smell of sugar puffs? to be fair, I've no idea, but it wasn't me that pressed the panic button. For all we know, Chopra could have been carrying a few loose sugarpuffs in his pocket for luck or something. Blame Rib.