Bristol Rob Posted Monday at 19:41 Report Share Posted Monday at 19:41 2 hours ago, bert tann said: Alf Saeed is the one getting excited. After he sells the training ground for housing his first port of call will be the Bentley dealership on Cribbs Causeway. So less Dan Bentley, more Bentley Continental. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted yesterday at 16:39 Report Share Posted yesterday at 16:39 Bristol Post reported Leyton Orient manager Richie Welles stated that Rovers new signing Ruel Sotiriou is now being paid 40% more than Orient’s highest earner. Rovers seem to be splashing the cash which is ok if it leads to promotion and their new super South Stand results in a big increase in attendance. As Rovers have made a loss on a regular basis, if this doesn’t happen then, obviously, losses will increase. I’m not sure if the new owner is just overly optimistic about how easily success will come or he’s just naive. Wael was optimistic when he was in charge but things didn’t quite go to plan https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leyton-orient-boss-makes-wages-9382398 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted yesterday at 17:41 Report Share Posted yesterday at 17:41 1 hour ago, pongo88 said: Bristol Post reported Leyton Orient manager Richie Welles stated that Rovers new signing Ruel Sotiriou is now being paid 40% more than Orient’s highest earner. Rovers seem to be splashing the cash which is ok if it leads to promotion and their new super South Stand results in a big increase in attendance. As Rovers have made a loss on a regular basis, if this doesn’t happen then, obviously, losses will increase. I’m not sure if the new owner is just overly optimistic about how easily success will come or he’s just naive. Wael was optimistic when he was in charge but things didn’t quite go to plan https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leyton-orient-boss-makes-wages-9382398 all that tells you is orient either have crap players not worth paying much or they are very tight with the wages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted yesterday at 17:59 Report Share Posted yesterday at 17:59 Really? I mean I'm all for Rovers overpaying players but how would Ritchie Wellens know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted yesterday at 18:08 Report Share Posted yesterday at 18:08 17 minutes ago, redsquirrel said: all that tells you is orient either have crap players not worth paying much or they are very tight with the wages. Last season Orient finished 11th (and Rovers 15th.). They were 11 points off a playoff place, which isn’t wonderful but you don’t finish 11th with crap players. I think it shows they try to live within their means. Even so in the 22/23 season when they were promoted from League 2 to League 1 they made a loss of £3.9m with similar crowds to Rovers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert tann Posted yesterday at 18:23 Report Share Posted yesterday at 18:23 13 minutes ago, pongo88 said: Last season Orient finished 11th (and Rovers 15th.). They were 11 points off a playoff place, which isn’t wonderful but you don’t finish 11th with crap players. I think it shows they try to live within their means. Even so in the 22/23 season when they were promoted from League 2 to League 1 they made a loss of £3.9m with similar crowds to Rovers Their losses are going down but ours are going up. We are superior in every respect. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fgrsimon Posted yesterday at 18:23 Report Share Posted yesterday at 18:23 On 30/06/2024 at 23:59, Steve Watts said: This is probably the most threatened by their presence stinking out the Atyeo in the league we've been in many a pre season. Looking at that league I don't really recall a time when it looked as weak as it does now. Previously there's been a fair few big hitters that would keep them miles away, but not really this year. And as you say, on the face of it they're recruiting well. Well all things being equal, one promotion slot should be already taken (Birmingham). If their finances are OK and no deductions Reading and Wigan should challenge this season. Rotherham have already made some good signings and will be favourites to bounce straight back again. Bolton should be up there again and Wrexham are the wild card. Wycombe also now have new very rich owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetterRedthanBlue Posted yesterday at 18:46 Report Share Posted yesterday at 18:46 On 30/06/2024 at 23:59, Steve Watts said: This is probably the most threatened by their presence stinking out the Atyeo in the league we've been in many a pre season. Looking at that league I don't really recall a time when it looked as weak as it does now. Previously there's been a fair few big hitters that would keep them miles away, but not really this year. And as you say, on the face of it they're recruiting well. We'll just have to win the league this year to be sure then, won't we?!? They are recruiting well but you look at that league. Birmingham will be favourites. Huddersfield have retained good players, Rotherham have recruited well, Lincoln always seem to be there or there abouts, Bolton will be fighting for it, Reading could be dark horses, Peterborough are always in the play offs I swear, Wrexham are a mystery. Play offs to me would be unlikely for them a top half finish would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted yesterday at 18:51 Report Share Posted yesterday at 18:51 4 minutes ago, BetterRedthanBlue said: They are recruiting well but you look at that league. Birmingham will be favourites. Huddersfield have retained good players, Rotherham have recruited well, Lincoln always seem to be there or there abouts, Bolton will be fighting for it, Reading could be dark horses, Peterborough are always in the play offs I swear, Wrexham are a mystery. Play offs to me would be unlikely for them a top half finish would be good. Yeah agree with that. Add in Stockport who I think will kick on again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted yesterday at 19:09 Report Share Posted yesterday at 19:09 1 hour ago, Sleepy1968 said: Really? I mean I'm all for Rovers overpaying players but how would Ritchie Wellens know? Likely a bit of a dig at his own board suggesting he isn't able to offer competitive contracts (Didn't the Dog-Botherer say City were paying x-times what they were) and a degree of competitive licence from the agent of the outgoing player saying 'He'll stay for a 50% uplift, Rovers are offering 40%), and in between those blurred lines, it's likely 20% and a modest, performance based 'loyalty bonus' payable at various intervals (which was once called a signing on fee) that might require goals, appearances, promotion, availability and all manner of other jazz that will ultimately see the player better off, but in real terms won't be the massive difference their former manager claims. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted yesterday at 19:28 Admin Report Share Posted yesterday at 19:28 1 hour ago, Sleepy1968 said: Really? I mean I'm all for Rovers overpaying players but how would Ritchie Wellens know? I'm sure his agent would have asked about Orient matching the offer 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted 13 hours ago Report Share Posted 13 hours ago 14 hours ago, pongo88 said: Bristol Post reported Leyton Orient manager Richie Welles stated that Rovers new signing Ruel Sotiriou is now being paid 40% more than Orient’s highest earner. Rovers seem to be splashing the cash which is ok if it leads to promotion and their new super South Stand results in a big increase in attendance. As Rovers have made a loss on a regular basis, if this doesn’t happen then, obviously, losses will increase. I’m not sure if the new owner is just overly optimistic about how easily success will come or he’s just naive. Wael was optimistic when he was in charge but things didn’t quite go to plan https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leyton-orient-boss-makes-wages-9382398 Ah but just wait until the Rovers' owners realise its a weekly wage that they've committed too & not an annual salary..! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago 14 hours ago, Sleepy1968 said: Really? I mean I'm all for Rovers overpaying players but how would Ritchie Wellens know? It's not exactly rocket science is it I'm sure the player (his agent) asked his existing club if they could/would match the salary being offered 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderingred Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago Eeew. Somebody get out the disinfectant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 4 minutes ago, Wanderingred said: Eeew. Somebody get out the disinfectant. Strange behaviour from a grown man attending a Take Take concert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 4 hours ago, RedLionLad said: Strange behaviour from a grown man attending a Take Take concert Well it was highly unlikely to be a league game! #Gapper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 4 hours ago, RedLionLad said: Strange behaviour from a grown man attending a Take Take concert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 41 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Well it was highly unlikely to be a league game! #Gapper Looks like he wasn’t even born when we last played them in the league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 5 hours ago, Wanderingred said: Eeew. Somebody get out the disinfectant. looks like hes just followed through...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 5 hours ago, Wanderingred said: Eeew. Somebody get out the disinfectant. Another new (loan) signing for the desperate Sags? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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