Adelakun

[karldew]

It would be an expensive signing. Let’s say for arguments sake he’d want 4K per week and a 2 year deal. Thats the broad end of 500k.

Not eye watering, buts it’s probably quite a bit more than we’ve paid for a while

The tough thing about that is then other players saying they want similar as they believe their not £2k a week worse than him. We’ve got to stick to the structure in place, it’s upto Haks if he’s happy with that or not.

[Mike_F]

I guess you could always make up for it to a degree with signing fee, add-ons etc. And write an NDA on salary into the contract.

[Chris Black come back]

Average weekly wage in League One is around £3.5k.

[Campsall rover]

Average weekly wage in League One is around £3.5k.

Don’t forget the ave goes up massively when you have clubs like Derby County in it

Bolton and Pompey won’t be paying peanuts either.

Next season IF we are in league 1 ( capital IF ) there could be Derby or Bolton, Sheff Wed, Huddersfield., Birmingham all paying wages way above the ave.

[ForsolongaRover]

Rovers style of play, of attack, has been adapted to suit Adelukan, with the long balls out of defence. Credit is due to McCann for this. Whether Adelukan would be as effective without it would be key to his maximum value in any other team. And of course at a higher level the opposition might not find it as difficult to deal with.

[Chris Black come back]

Average weekly wage in League One is around £3.5k.

Don’t forget the ave goes up massively when you have clubs like Derby County in it

Bolton and Pompey won’t be paying peanuts either.

Next season IF we are in league 1 ( capital IF ) there could be Derby or Bolton, Sheff Wed, Huddersfield., Birmingham all paying wages way above the ave.

You have correctly identified how an average is calculated.

[graingrover]

I assume the club would make an offer based on this season’s league status with an increase if we get promoted .It would be a reason players withhold their decision until that is known Beyond that Grant has said he will fix a deadline upon which the offers will be withdrawn to avoid getting into a situation whereby agents use our offer as a bargaining  chip with other clubs .

[graingrover]

Ever since I witnessed Paul Green’s delight at beating Leeds at Wembley only to read he was going to Derby two days later I keep my feet on the ground .Players may love a club but be lured away by greener grass .
Grant knows all this and will have experienced all sorts of ups and downs at contract renewal time as with all players who are out of contract at the end of a season .
The Italians used to oblige clubs to settle all transfer business on one single day .The reps would all meet at a hotel and the transfer of all Série A players was determined between them that day .

[Dutch Uncle]

Ever since I witnessed Paul Green’s delight at beating Leeds at Wembley only to read he was going to Derby two days later I keep my feet on the ground .Players may love a club but be lured away by greener grass .

Maybe there is no Adelakuner grass Brian?

[graingrover]

Maybe there is no Adelakuner grass Brian

Yes there is Dutch ..they smoke it in Holland .

[Petche]

Ever since I witnessed Paul Green’s delight at beating Leeds at Wembley only to read he was going to Derby two days later I keep my feet on the ground .Players may love a club but be lured away by greener grass .
Grant knows all this and will have experienced all sorts of ups and downs at contract renewal time as with all players who are out of contract at the end of a season .
The Italians used to oblige clubs to settle all transfer business on one single day .The reps would all meet at a hotel and the transfer of all Série A players was determined between them that day .

I remember being absolutely gobsmacked by this at the time.
I now know not to take anything for granted and realise there is generally no loyalty in football.

[Dabbermoo]

I spoke to Haks today for a good hour about how he's enjoying playing and what he thinks has changed from his time at Lincoln, his words where he is enjoying his football again, he has got freedom on the pitch and he feels wanted here. I did ask if he is staying next season and he answered imo honestly and said he doesn't know, he will get to the end of the season and switch off from football and have a mental break from it all which is fair enough, I also asked if it would matter if we were in league 1 or 2 and he said no it wouldn't. He was a lovely bloke to talk to and said the whole team are looking forward to Saturday, they will be going for the 3 points and the whole team is thrilled we have sold out the away end and are looking forward to giving the fans another great performance.

[Silkscarf]

Anyone know what he’s up to? Have I missed the news and he’s joined Barnsley? League kicks off next week. Seems a shame if he’s not training with some club or other with a view to playing.

[ChrisBx]

Very odd. He hasn't even been identified as being on trial anywhere this summer. Perhaps he's going abroad?

[drfcsteve]

Was literally thinking this yesterday, season nearly started and he’s still unattached. He’s missed out on a full pre-season and bonding with new team mates. Not joining us when he had the chance is starting to look like a bad decision from him.

[ncRover]

If it’s true about his wages I can’t see many League 1 clubs taking the risk on him with his inconsistent career and age. And I don’t think he’ll regret not signing for us if we couldn’t offer anywhere near the wage he wanted / could get abroad.

Also if it’s true that he has interest from the MLS then that season runs until October. He might be waiting until then and having some time off. I see he had a trip to Toronto and they have a mid table MLS team.

[EasyforDennis]

It seems to me that he gives far too much authority to his agent to make decisions on his behalf.
Maybe he isn't the sharpest knife in the box and look where he is now.

[GazLaz]

Wait till late in the day and you end up getting more money when clubs are desperate.

[RoversInSpain]

Or is the player desperate, it’s 2.55pm and first match of the season and the player has no job and not much of a preseason….
Dangerous game to play, most clubs are bigger than a player, and at the beginning of a season no team is desperate, January may be slightly different though….

[ravenrover]

Well that's put this one to bed
"Not my player, not my problem!" GM

[ForsolongaRover]

Sometimes you can feel sympathy for people who are over-dependent on dubious advice. He must have enjoyed his football at Rovers and that is surely a factor when it comes to career choices. But it seems that ship has sailed.

[jmt23]

It does sound like Grant is a little frustrated with Adelukan. I would have him mid season again if he’s still looking for a club.

[RoversInSpain]

That preseason interview with GM is poss the best I’ve ever heard. Straight to the point no nonsense, drivel or padding.