I think spreading unfounded bs about someone should be bannable
However, nufc's story is pretty believable. Who wouldn't be happy about that kinda pay rise? Good on him.
a facepalm gif!
Watson would be an import for other clubs. Likewise we aren't rushing to sign Santalab or Joey whoever it was.
Do you think on the last game he should be paid less than Powell? Less than Lia? Than Fenton? Than Doyle?
For me he was one of the few things that made the game worth watching.
So you would base your salary payments on a twenty minute period. On that basis Powell would be on about 2m a year based on his WSW performance.
And surely the fact he is an import elsewhere gives us the club even more bargaining power
I always love the 'he did really well when he came on' argument. It's All White counterpart is we played really well in the last 20/30/2nd half, take your pick.
What such arguments tend to completely overlook is the state/context of the game - coming on for the last 20 minutes when the opposition has already won the game and are already thinking about next week and play-offs afterwards is a bit different to being able to make a difference when the game is there to be won or lost.
Except that wasn't my argument at all.
But more *yawn* forum authorities and straw men
It also holds much more water than he did sweet f all when he was on, must be great.
1- Watson wouldn't be looked at by other clubs, because he would be competing against the likes of Fornaroli and Berisha for a spot. That doesn't seem like much of an argument to try and screw down his salary to the absolute minimum allowable- I was comparing what he brings to Fenton, Lia, Doyle, Powell and Lia- using for sake of argument the most recent performance. Professional athletes give up other opportunities, have a short career and risk serious injury in their job.
2- Watson offered a lot more on the park on this and on other occasions, and he has caused defences trouble when he's been on across several games. Before the game has been won or lost.
If the game is totally f-ing miserable and few players are showing anything, I'm allowed to point out that one or two players did well and I enjoyed watching.
Not sure what is worse at the moment the forum or the team tbh.
Which, funnily enough, is the reason I didn't reply to your post, but Jeff's - it was a general observation, and a tendency of this forum that's pretty obvious to anyone who's spent any length of time here.