by Hound »
20 Jan 2022 11:00
URZZZZ Hound URZZZZ
Constantly look so lethargic. Little incentive for the players when they’re not going to be here next season
Just don’t buy this. If any of the players actually think this way they need a massive reality check
Truth is staying at Reading is probably as good as many of them will get. Can’t see clubs queuing up for Dann, Hoilett, Hal etc
Holmes, Swift and Laurent were being looked at by top end champ and prem clubs - that ain’t happening on their current performances. Swift has gone from Prem team to likely a strong champ team - and maybe even a reduction on current wages
Some of the kids - Camara etc - might be looked at, but realistically moving might put their careers back 2-3 years. They’d have not have got a game this year at most clubs
Few teams will be interested in players who got relegated in our current circumstances
If in your job your in the last 5 months of the contract, and know your next role depends on how you perform in that period, it should give you a massive kick up the backside, not the opposite. For some, this is the most impt 5 months of their career imo
I think the truth probably lies in the middle somewhere
The likes of Drinkwater and Swift have enough credit in the bank for teams to take a punt on them. If you were to look at Swift’s stats in isolation, you’d easily think he’s worth a go as a lower Prem team. TDB is still a young player and his G/A ratio is fairly impressive, again, another one you’d think there’d be sufficient interest in. Puscas will easily get a move away and Laurent on a free will be a no brainer. You may be right with the likes of Dann and Hoilett who probably only have a couple of seasons left in them but I think they’re an exception to the norm
You mention in our current circumstances but I think other managers will take a look at the mitigating factors we’re currently experiencing which will most likely work in the players’ favour in terms of future transfers
Either way, if this is the players giving their all, then I’d hate to see any less
I suspect some are of the mindset you mentioned. They really shouldn't be.
Its not just about finding another club. Its having sufficient interest to be in a strong negotiating position. Swift and Laurent will find other clubs of course. But the ones they want, at the salary they want? Not if we go down and they continue to stink the place out.
TDB, Drinkwater and Baba - their next club/loan will depend on how they perform. TDB might get a lower champ club again.
For Holmes, Yiadom, Hal, Dann, Hoilett, Clarke, Morrison, Rinomhota - absolutely the best thing for them is for Reading to stay up as they won't have many other champ takers who will play them and pay them a champ wage. Maybe they need to be strongly reminded of this fact.