Mearns Saint Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Heard from a mate in London that Millwall were up watching him at the Hearts game and are currently in talks to sign him as Newcastle haven't offered him a new deal. Anyone else heard anything on this? I think he would be worth keeping as there is definitely a good player in there somewhere but he's been out of form for a while so I wouldn't be overly disappointed if we didn't offer him anything. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray7 Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) Can't afford. I wouldn't like us to part with his alleged £4000 a week demands. Edited May 16, 2014 by Murray7 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickMcD Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Can't afford. I wouldn't like us to part with his alleged £4000 a week demands. What you demand, or your agent demands, and what you get can be poles apart. It does seem though that even League One clubs in England can compete with every club in Scotland apart from Celtic so far as wages are concerned. And possibly the assholes just along the road for a wee while longer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 What you demand, or your agent demands, and what you get can be poles apart. It does seem though that even League One clubs in England can compete with every club in Scotland apart from Celtic so far as wages are concerned. And possibly the assholes just along the road for a wee while longer. I think you'll find things are even worse. League 2 AND some below can compete , even outstrip, our wage ceilings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickMcD Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 I think you'll find things are even worse. League 2 AND some below can compete , even outstrip, our wage ceilings. Bloody hell! If that's true you have to worry about the future for Scottish Football. Maybe Shull will have a few ideas. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint in exile Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 I think you'll find things are even worse. League 2 AND some below can compete , even outstrip, our wage ceilings. Average League One salaries are approx 1500 quid a week, and League Two 1250 quid. I understand that even at non league level, the few full time clubs pay up to 1000 quid a week. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickMcD Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Average League One salaries are approx 1500 quid a week, and League Two 1250 quid. I understand that even at non league level, the few full time clubs pay up to 1000 quid a week. I wonder what the average in the SPL is if you take Celtic out of the equation. Would St.Mirren's top pool not average around 1500 a week basic? And we are supposed to be one of the poorest payers albeit we are realistic. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 When I saw "Newton" , l was expecting something on his third law. . very clever guy of course . . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickMcD Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 When I saw "Newton" , l was expecting something on his third law. . very clever guy of course . . When I see the name Newton I always think ' Ooh, arrr, Jim Lad!' It will probably ring a bell with a few. Maybe eight bells. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyM Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Average League One salaries are approx 1500 quid a week, and League Two 1250 quid. I understand that even at non league level, the few full time clubs pay up to 1000 quid a week. A little bit more than that. At the beginning of last season, the PFA quoted average league 1 salaries at 1,700 - 2,500. League 2 at 1,300-1,500. In other words, the average salary of a player at the lowest paying club in league 2 is £67,500 a year. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 When i see newton i always think "& Ridley !" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mc Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Three/four years ago years ago i worked with a guywhose mates played with Yeovil and another couple of lower league one teams. All on £2 to 3K a week. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 When I see the name Newton I always think ' Ooh, arrr, Jim Lad!' It will probably ring a bell with a few. Maybe eight bells. Bob . .? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 . .of course , sometimes I just think. . Newtooooon!!!!!!!!!!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedflanders123 Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Bloody hell! If that's true you have to worry about the future for Scottish Football. Maybe Shull will have a few ideas. To be honest most clubs outside the EPL are rooked financially and attendance's are falling too. A lot are on the brink so expect a number to reduce squad size and wages over the next few years. Still pay more than we do and short career so if he gets a better deal he should take it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedflanders123 Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Bob . .? Robert Newton the old actor who played Long John Silver ☺ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 As there's English interest in him, there's no chance he will be playing for us next season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabuddies Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 A little bit more than that. At the beginning of last season, the PFA quoted average league 1 salaries at 1,700 - 2,500. League 2 at 1,300-1,500. In other words, the average salary of a player at the lowest paying club in league 2 is £67,500 a year. Three/four years ago years ago i worked with a guywhose mates played with Yeovil and another couple of lower league one teams. All on £2 to 3K a week. I think the higher figure is salary plus bonuses, appearance money and other add-ons. I think most players in league 2 are nearer six figures a year when all the perks are taken into account. That's about equal to most SPFL teams. Scotland can't compete with League 1 sides at the moment. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickMcD Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Bob . .? The very wan! He used to limp a bit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickMcD Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 To be honest most clubs outside the EPL are rooked financially and attendance's are falling too. A lot are on the brink so expect a number to reduce squad size and wages over the next few years. Still pay more than we do and short career so if he gets a better deal he should take it. Nobody can blame them following the cash. The days of lads following the dream and staying faithful to the team they supported as a child are long gone. Steve Gerrard is nearly the only one I can think of and I suppose Giggs and Scholes to some degree. Gerrard went through some bad times with Liverpool and stayed loyal. Will he ever get a league winners medal now? Probably not. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 The very wan! He used to limp a bit. I got taken to see that in the Kelburne , when I were a lad. . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soctty Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Can't afford. I wouldn't like us to part with his alleged £4000 a week demands. That was what he was on at Newcastle. Might have to lower his demands... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepaisleypanda Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Nobody can blame them following the cash. The days of lads following the dream and staying faithful to the team they supported as a child are long gone. Steve Gerrard is nearly the only one I can think of and I suppose Giggs and Scholes to some degree. Gerrard went through some bad times with Liverpool and stayed loyal. Will he ever get a league winners medal now? Probably not. a European / Champions League cup isn't too bad though! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint in exile Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 A little bit more than that. At the beginning of last season, the PFA quoted average league 1 salaries at 1,700 - 2,500. League 2 at 1,300-1,500. In other words, the average salary of a player at the lowest paying club in league 2 is £67,500 a year. These are basic salaries. Bonuses would bump it up a bit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soctty Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 a European / Champions League cup isn't too bad though! Also scored goals in FA Cup, League Cup, UEFA Cup and Champions League Final wins, which isn't too bad. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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