Concrete Ron

[peter w]

I agree but why would a relegation clause have been asked for or considered? Hardly a selling point. Back in August Vlaar's injury concerns would have still been fresh in the mind and it's likely he was told that they'd discuss a deal in the summer. Being Dutch I'm sure he'd say something if he was left hanging high and dry. Just as he did when he was pictured at Villa Park before our last trip to the States and was banging on about being out in the cold and not knowing what was going on. The club said nothing, returned home, and signed him. I agree that with all the uncertainty around the club at the minute that we want all positives sured up, but I don't see anything wrong in how this has been dealt with thus far.

[Dave]

I agree but why would a relegation clause have been asked for or considered?

I'd be surprised if anyone we've signed since McLeish was manager would have one in their contract anyway. It would be silly not to.

[peter w]

I agree but why would a relegation clause have been asked for or considered?

I'd be surprised if anyone we've signed since McLeish was manager would have one in their contract anyway. It would be silly not to.

You saying there should or shouldn't be?

[Dave]

There should be. I can't think of any reason why both we and the player wouldn't want one.

The above post should be wouldn't rather then would. Can see how that would be confusing.

[ozzjim]

So Mirror are claiming Spurs are going to offer Holtby and Dawson, or a mix of one plus cash for Ron.....

[pauliewalnuts]

So Mirror are claiming Spurs are going to offer Holtby and Dawson, or a mix of one plus cash for Ron.....

I'd take that. Both of them, I mean.

[adrenachrome]

So Mirror are claiming Spurs are going to offer Holtby and Dawson, or a mix of one plus cash for Ron.....

The Mirror

[PeterWithesShin]

Holtby and Dawson plus cash and I might answer the phone.

[KevinGage]

Aye, if there was any truth in that, it would be a good deal.

[dave.woodhall]

This was always supposed to be the idea when Lambert started - buy cheap, sell at a profit and re-invest. I'd rather keep Vlaar but two quality players in return wouldn't be a bad move.

[KevinGage]

Ah, it's Alan Nixon.  That isn't happening.

[peter w]

So Mirror are claiming Spurs are going to offer Holtby and Dawson, or a mix of one plus cash for Ron.....

I'd take that. Both of them, I mean.

Hmmm. I remember when we did the latter a few years back and thought we had the better bargain then.

[Dave]

Ah, it's Alan Nixon.  That isn't happening.

Yup, scrap that suggestion then.

[pauliewalnuts]

So Mirror are claiming Spurs are going to offer Holtby and Dawson, or a mix of one plus cash for Ron.....

I'd take that. Both of them, I mean.

Hmmm. I remember when we did the latter a few years back and thought we had the better bargain then.

Holtby and Dawson, I would do.

Some sort of cash plus players thing, I wouldn't.

I don't want us to flog Vlaar and create a player-replacement-requirement that we currently don't have, but Dawson would be a replacement, and Holtby would fix another problem.

[pauliewalnuts]

Ah, it's Alan Nixon.  That isn't happening.

Yup, scrap that suggestion then.

Ah, yes, good point.

He might as well be suggesting we'll all be living on the moon within six months, for all the connection it will have to truth.