Stay or Go? - Muamba

[Chris Rabz]

It's not assuming they will be poor but that they could have a downturn in form. We've seen it before where someone has an impressive season, gets rewarded with a 3-5 year deal and then has a bugger of a year the following year. It might be a psychological thing knowing that they are guaranteed x amount of pounds no matter how they play, whereas if they are on a deal that expires in 12-24 months they are in the shop window and need to impress - either to remain with the club and get an extension, or to make sure they get another club that wants them.

[Keegan]

... buy cleverly and add to what we already have.

That Tom Cleverley does look a good player, doesn't he?

[Didledee]

Just on SSN that Viera is gonna be at Man City next season.

With the story gone quiet and with them having players like Viera, De Jong, Kompany and Barry.

I think this rumour can be put to bed.

[dh1985]

if they are on a deal that expires in 12-24 months they are in the shop window and need to impress - either to remain with the club and get an extension, or to make sure they get another club that wants them.

And if they do impress to the extent that other clubs are interested then they can leave on a free, opposed to either cashing in on them now while their stock is high, or 'rewarding' them with a new deal.

Just because certain players have had a downturn in form doesn't mean that every player will and I don't think that it is a good enough reason to allow players into their final year of their contract.

The risk is too high.  Ideally, I'd say we need to get a younger players tied down to long term deals before they get anywhere near their final year. Imagine poor Diddle if Lee leaves, let alone on a fee!