So who wants to predict what Warnocks first moves will be? Who will will be in/out/shaken all about in the team, what formation will he use, who's going to be the first new player (that'd be eventually, and any suggestions costing over £50 and a biscuit will be considered to be wumming) and who will he be nagging about signing a new contract? Gotta get Snoddys number and get onto him ASAP! He's come to life again, sort of. Edit: And given that the anti-SG mob liked to call him Graysin, what will they call Warnock if (when?) they turn on him?!
He'll probs look to QPR to some of his old favourites who are available. Derry? Hulse? Any of his old defenders
Hmm, I wonder how Bates will approach this. He hasa obviously only given him one season to try and get promotion (given this is one is all but gone) so he must give Warnock enough money to build his own team and get promotion.
The "he gets value for money from players" comment suggests he's planning on giving Warnock absolutely **** all.
This season is ****ed so he will have a very long pre-season to get everything in place ready for next... Will he receive any funds, of course he won't. Would not be surprised to see him walk out come the end of the season when his shopping list goes in and he is told we cannot afford any of them.
Much to common misconception, when he was with us (QPR) in the NPC we didnt spent much at all. And many of our signings in the summer before promotion were frees or low buys. Derry - Palace - Free Hill - Palace - Free Mackie - Plymouth - 800k Kenny - Sheff Utd - 700k Orr - Bristol City - Swap deal So he can still do great things with a limited budget. We were unsure about the likes of Hill and Derry, but they were awsome for us last year - and one of the main reasons we went up - that fight and passion for the cause.
Bates won't spend 800K or 700K on a player and as for wages forget it... It's a wonder he doesn't expect the players to play for free as well.
I am sure Mackie cost 250K with a further 250K payable IF we got promoted that was a great piece if business.