Ross Barkley

[Eggsyblueskin]

Then they should have offered him a new contract 12 months ago, like they should with anyone who has any kind of resell value.

Do you know they didn't? After all they've been fairly efficient extending other players contracts recently. I'd be very surprised if some sort of offer was not made at least 12 months ago.

 

[Toast]

Well... Uhm...You know

There was that time he rounded the goalkeeper and celebrated before putting the ball in the net. That was entertaining for a bit.

In all seriousness it's just what England internationals expect to be on and if players like Shelvey are on 70 to 80 and if that figure is true about Ashley Williams then you would say about 100k is about right unfortunately.

Ashley Williams salary amazed me.
Can't we offer him and Ross together in straight swap for Sigurdsson ??

 

[4737carlin]

This whole thing is a joke now. Both club and player look pathetic. Still no announcement as promised

First it was a week, then ten days then today.

The phrases "24 hours" "48 hours" and "watch this space" are common phrases used by the club when BS is being spoken of

True this, season has only been over a day and already the summer is looking like it could be another amateur night like 12 months ago

 

[strummer]

Well... Uhm...You know

There was that time he rounded the goalkeeper and celebrated before putting the ball in the net. That was entertaining for a bit.

In all seriousness it's just what England internationals expect to be on and if players like Shelvey are on 70 to 80 and if that figure is true about Ashley Williams then you would say about 100k is about right unfortunately.

I'm a bit puzzled that he can do no wrong in some people's eyes. I judge him on his performances fitness and commitment and he's come miles short in my opinion

 

[evertony]

Why just Ross? We don't expect a play by play on contract negotiations with other players.

Hell doesn't everyone get annoyed with Rom for being open about it? It's a double standard of spurned fans that was entirely unnecessary, but was created by Koeman going public.

Rom has another two years and isn't heading to Bosman Central. Just the details like.

 

[Titus Bramble]

Koeman said he needs answer after weekend. Ross himself (supposedly)said to fan 'announcement tomorrow' this supposedly happened yesterday.

So no, you can't?

 

[flibbyflob]

Everton FC are like the Tories under May saying stuff and doing the exact opposite a few days later or next day in our case.

 

[The binman chronicles]

Ashley Williams salary amazed me.
Can't we offer him and Ross together in straight swap for Sigurdsson ??

I see what you are doing there, you are just trying to bin off Williams as i'm sure they would just swap him for Ross on his own. (if they could afford the wages)

 

[davek]

"Ronks" ultimatum is going well.

 

[evertony]

Eh, rules I suppose - I know that's a rule in American sports, wasn't aware that was forbidden in the Prem.

However, if he and his agent believe Everton are lowballing him, they can quite rightly decide to not sign the contract and take their chances elsewhere. My main issue is with it being a public spectacle, because if he signs now I think it will have impacted his relationship with fans in a way that may affect his production, being such a confidence player.

Which is why I believe it's either a stupid move, or Koeman actively pushing him out.

Koeman is doing exactly what you're doing.....discussing it in a public arena because there are lots of stakeholders.

 

[Deleted member 28206]

So no, you can't?

"I will speak to the board tomorrow and we will make a statement," Koeman told reporters.

Pretty sure unless you are being anal that means a statement was due today.

http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/article/idUKKBN18H0ZJ

 

[BigDunc'sFod]

Pretty sure unless you are being anal that means a statement was due today.

http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/article/idUKKBN18H0ZJ

Note that it is not:
"I will speak to the board tomorrow and we will make a statement... also tomorrow"

 

[RaleighBlue]

Koeman is doing exactly what you're doing.....discussing it in a public arena because there are lots of stakeholders.

And if I were in any way associated with the club, I would keep my mouth shut and act like a professional adult.

As it is, I'm a moron with a keyboard discussing it because Koeman put it out in public. It is an unprofessional move intended to put pressure on an employee to sign a contract using his fans and supporters and turning his childhood loyalties against him.

It's not something I can agree with.

 

[davek]

Flump head has spoken to the board though.

Koeman: "But ok, I can sell the boy and get Schteven Davisch in"

The board: "You get off to Malaga Ron, we'll take it from here".

 

[Titus Bramble]

Pretty sure unless you are being anal that means a statement was due today.

http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/article/idUKKBN18H0ZJ

Fair enough, I just hadn't seen the quotes is all