Why on earth did we sell James Rodriguez?

[Legend Barry Horne]

We had a truly world class player - Benitez decided he didn’t fit his style to the extent he needed to sell him - other new signings have done well but maybe are being sussed out a bit. In a light squad, surely James could be helping us right now?? The whole thing was bizarre

 

[StuBarlow]

He's lazy, only played when he felt like it, on stupid money.
Whilst it was nice to see the little he contributed he was a luxury that we didn't need.

 

[PhilM]

He wasn’t really bothered? His choice of destination and lack of any other real suitors tells a thousand tales. While he may have still done a job, on balance it was probably a sensible decision.

 

[hallamblue]

Because we needed to save his wage cost. We'll have to see who we can get in January and wait until the end of the season before we'll know if it was a good move or not. He's hardly tearing it up in another top league though is he.

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

Our most recent displays have belied a lack of power, stamina, energy, determination and grit in the middle of the park. Granted, they've also belied an inability to keep the ball.

James certainly doesn't aid the former. I don't really recall him helping us dominante possession last season. Excellent in flashes. Plus, as others said, he really doesn't give the impression of being arsed too much.

 

[Deleted member 48881]

Because we needed to save his wage cost.

lol then we pay 80K a week for Salomon Rondon

 

[barneygumble]

Ugh. This again?

We sold James Rodriguez because he didn’t want to be here.

If you want to flip it, and use the Benitez didn’t like his work rate and commitment (which was reported), then maybe that should speak volumes, because none of the players give a toss, how bad must he have been?

But he didn’t want to be here. Expect to see this thread still going round in 20 years.

 

[barneygumble]

lol then we pay 80K a week for Salomon Rondon

He’s not on £80k.

 

[hallamblue]

lol then we pay 80K a week for Salomon Rondon

More like £30k I would imagine.

 

[Thomasc]

Oh gosh, do you really need this explaining to you?

 

[Deleted member 48881]

Ugh. This again?

We sold James Rodriguez because he didn’t want to be here.

Nope. He was trashing Benitez for not giving him a chance. He defo wanted to play.

 

[dublinbluenose]

He's lazy, only played when he felt like it, on stupid money.
Whilst it was nice to see the little he contributed he was a luxury that we didn't need.

We should've sold 80% of the squad based on those criteria

 

[AdamEFC]

I’d have kept him till January like as we weren’t able to get anyone else in.

 

[matty1878]

benitez doesn’t like ballers.

 

[lancs blue]

Considering we have four goalkeepers on the bench most matches a tough decision. Releasing him released wages but our transfer ghuru brands doesn't like shopping in Jan. His mrs must be really pleased when the sales come