if this does happen they could do well.they have just bought the very impressive bradley dack as well.Stiffler":3fez97mg said:
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Rickie Lambert (will he sign?)
- Thread starter Larry David
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Lambert is on £25K a week at Cardiff apparently so really can't see this happening. I know teams often pay half the wages when loaning players out, but there wouldn't be any point Cardiff paying more than that - they might as well pay up his contract if he only has a year left and release him. Blackburn does sound more likely!
As usual the 'Erald have jumped on Pasoti's content to make a story on their site ... http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/ply...nternational/story-30420928-detail/story.html
I'm not sure how I feel about this rumour anymore. The thought of Rickie Lambert in an Argyle shirt is exciting but, like I said in a previous thread, I really don't believe he's anywhere near the player he was 2/3 seasons ago.
That said, like someone pointed out to me, this is League One and he ought to be able to perform at that level. BUT, we he get the same service? Will he be able to link up as well with Argyle's midfield players? He is more than just a target man of course, but does he have the same desire now? For me it's a huge gamble, purely because of the financial commitment we would have to make. There's no way Cardiff are going to let him come on loan with us paying for anything less than 50% of his wages... so that'll still be in excess of £10k a week and I think our budget could be better spent.
Of course, if he does come, I'll be right behind him and hope he tops the scoring charts, gets us promoted and is named player of the year... while I eat humble pie.
That said, like someone pointed out to me, this is League One and he ought to be able to perform at that level. BUT, we he get the same service? Will he be able to link up as well with Argyle's midfield players? He is more than just a target man of course, but does he have the same desire now? For me it's a huge gamble, purely because of the financial commitment we would have to make. There's no way Cardiff are going to let him come on loan with us paying for anything less than 50% of his wages... so that'll still be in excess of £10k a week and I think our budget could be better spent.
Of course, if he does come, I'll be right behind him and hope he tops the scoring charts, gets us promoted and is named player of the year... while I eat humble pie.
I'm genuinely stunned that some people wouldn't want Lambert, people seem to forget we're a League 1 club, Lambert was only recently playing for Liverpool & England. With quick creative players like Carey/Wylde/Ainsworth around him it would take the load off him a little and allow him to focus on what he's always done best, scoring goals.
The thought of Carey swinging in balls for Lambert should be enough to get any Argyle fan excited about the season ahead.
The thought of Carey swinging in balls for Lambert should be enough to get any Argyle fan excited about the season ahead.
Cobi Budge":ijmryktd said:
I'm not doubting that he was a very good player Cobi and I actually think he was a much better footballer than many give him credit for. I remember him playing in the No 10 role for Southampton on a number of occasions to very good effect. However, his career took a huge downward slide once he moved to Liverpool and he has struggled over the last 2/3 seasons for form, fitness and more importantly, game time.
If he signed, I've no doubt that he would have an impact both off and on the pitch, but for the money we would be committing, I would want promotion into the Championship to be our overall aim. I don't see the point of using up all that budget, to just consolidate our position.
Despite my reservations...
I'm hearing (from a "fairly" reliable source... who has been wrong before I would add) that we could be looking at a 6-month loan for Lambert, with us picking up 50% of his wages, an option to extend for the remainder of the season... but Cardiff having a 48-hour recall clause up to the January window.
I make that around £12,500 a week until January. Personally, I think that's a big gamble as there will be little of no room in the budget for anything else.
I'm hearing (from a "fairly" reliable source... who has been wrong before I would add) that we could be looking at a 6-month loan for Lambert, with us picking up 50% of his wages, an option to extend for the remainder of the season... but Cardiff having a 48-hour recall clause up to the January window.
I make that around £12,500 a week until January. Personally, I think that's a big gamble as there will be little of no room in the budget for anything else.
MajorGreen":wjtttihv said:
I've just been informed that recall clauses are no longer allowed, so that part of the rumour is BS... but maybe they recall in January if he's done well?
Liam Vercoe":1nd5o1no said:
Unless any loan cost is funded privately by a Director, I would not support the Club paying that type of wages to Lambert/whoever, in its' ordinary course of trading. I feel it is so out of kilter with the wage level of other players and could easily create discord and crash team spirit, especially if the loanee fails to produce the goods because of age. Such an arrangement could become on par with the Mpenza debacle, especially if an early injury develops.
At the moment I think the rumour lacks credibility given DA's past prudent transfer operations, where he epitomises the
'canny Scot' image.
More importantly MG, when has your source been right?
If anybody believes we'd shell out £12.5k a week they need their head testing. Does not fit in at all with what we are trying to achieve.
Absolute BS - that's not a slant on you MG.
Classic pre-season.
If anybody believes we'd shell out £12.5k a week they need their head testing. Does not fit in at all with what we are trying to achieve.
Absolute BS - that's not a slant on you MG.
Classic pre-season.
