Probably because he would have ended up going for less considering his contract would have been in its final year
Good deal for Watson, glad the club aren’t taken for mugs anymore when it comes to player trading. Fans have got to get used to having quality players other clubs want, far cry from having to pay off players deals and having lads refusing to come back to the AOL.
Not at all this could have been announced after our last game of this season. Its shyte timing and a kick in the teeth for the club, fams and players that once called him a team mate
I think Brighton announced prior to us, we'll I saw their announcement before ours. Not a lot you can do after that. Surprised it was announced though.
A gentleman's agreement should have been agreed and thats down to Speakman and Watson out of respect to all involved
That's usually the case. There may even have been one. It's just very unusual for deals such as this to be announced at this point. The point being we don't know what has happened here to cause this announcement.
I'm not sure that it was but I am sure that in time we will find out what actually happened. Though by then we probably won't be bothered, too much. I think we can accept that there will be any number of deals agreed outside of the transfer window that we never hear about until the window opens. Something must have happened for both clubs to feel the need to make the announcement now though I've absolutely no idea what that could be.
Shame of course but a good fee and 20% of Brighton sales fee would be a decent add on. He could have a high ceiling but we’ll barely miss him at the same time and less interference at the club from that bell end Harte.
What happens if, for example, he breaks a leg or has some other serious injury. Is the deal still on or will Brighton pull out. If he’s definitely gone, fit or injured, maybe play him but otherwise, better safe than sorry, don’t play him. I doubt his commitment to us now and unless Mundle is injured, leave Tommy out of the squad.
In life if you get an offer that you can't refuse, you can't refuse. The Watson deal looks good to me....
The club have played a blinder here imo. They've held out for good money and a healthy sell-on clause for a squad player who, in complete contrast to Chris Rigg, has indicated that he wants to move on and jump ship at the first sign of big money. A lot of fans gave Darren Bent pelters for moving to Villa, chanting "There's only one greedy bastard". I think Watson's behaviour is actually worse, as he's a local lad who we've developed and he's not even prepared to stick around long enough to see which league we'll be in next season, before making a decision. I'm sure we'll use the money wisely to strengthen the squad and award higher contracts to people like Rigg, Cirkin and Neil, whose feet aren't so itchy. I'm with Smug on this one. I don't want players playing for us who don't want to be here. Unless something happens to Mundle, I wouldn't play him.
20% apparently, good thing it's in there as I think it'll pay big dividends in the future. Most exciting player we've produced imo.
Means nowt to me that mate. If i was him id also get a representative to write something nice like that too. Do you really think he wrote that? Ive given my opinion now cant be arsed debating anymore. If he ever plays on the same pitch as us agin i hope its next season against Brighton. As far as Sunderland are concerned he's dead to me now. Night night all.
I could understand if he gave the club 50 games or so. At least a full season of effort and graft. The fact is, he was never signing a contract from day one. Getting advise from his agent, Harte and Danny Fecking Graham has completely done him in and he has chased the coin. Jumped at the first hurdle and forced the clubs hand. Not an ounce of loyalty or appreciation for.the club that's sorted him from a young boy. Just rehabilitated him from a serious injury too. Can do one.
