Summer window

It is a strange one. I wouldn’t be disappointed if we didn’t get him but would be disappointed if he went somewhere else - like Ipswich or Stoke.

 

Because all scholarship contracts are on the same terms

Once he can sign a pro deal and other clubs can offer him 10 x as much money, it’s likely that “best place to progress his career” will become of secondary importance

 

1 years time mate. Even a two year scholarship won’t stop him signing a pro contract somewhere (including here) this time next year.

 

Scored a cracking goal at Crewe IIRC. A real screamer. Thanks Leon and good luck

 

Not sure I’d say ‘likely’, depends on the individual I guess.

Out of interest, did Jude Bellingham sign a pro contract at Brum and get sold straight after (without playing more games) just to secure Birmingham a fee?

 

I think he played after signing the contract, it seems he signed the contract out of loyalty to Birmingham to makes sure they got a fee. We were trying to get him then by the looks of it but he signed for Birmingham so he would have to be sold.

There are certainly all the right signs with the Bellingham family.

 

Yes both Bellingham's did that. Think I read an article which had his dad quoted as saying it was the right thing to do. Which is brilliant.

 

We're took Bellingham at 17, someone might take rigg. Just the game sadly. Wish it was different but not gunna change

 

Bad feeling ballard will leave

 

The Jobe one is a weird one though. As B'ham could have held out for loads more as he had signed a pro deal there.

They obviously either don't rate him that highly or are so desperate for cash they've sold him relatively low. Let's hope its the latter. We've been on the wrong side of that so often.

 

He was out of contract next summer. He clearly wasn't signing another one and he had a release clause in the contract.

 

If he does itll be for good money

 

But the Bellinghams signed pro contracts so Birmingham could negotiate a transfer fee

That’s a pretty big difference

 

I meant Jude, not Jobe. Jobe signed his last year and obviously played for them since.

 

Can we convert the scholarship when he turns 17 to a contract ?

 

There’s a chance Rigg could do the same with us then if he makes a big impact this season.

 

Only with his agreement.

 

Fantastic attitude to have. I get the impression these lads will be top pro's and people on and off the pitch throughout their careers. The signs are there early that they do the right thing!

Them supporting each other as a family while signing for new clubs is great to see.

He will enjoy his time here imo, as the fans will take to him like all the young lads who are out there giving their all trying to improve and playing creative exciting football!

This club man, what a transformation. Our biggest downfall for years was the attitude of the players we signed, it's great to see that being a persistent thing we are getting right!

 

Basically next summer we can offer him a new pro deal or keep him as a scholar for another year. Which we won't do.

 

Bloody hope not! Outstanding CB.