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Post by peterpirate on Jan 3, 2016 10:43:33 GMT
We don't really want to pay anything for him,then we can spend a bit on someone else too
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Post by newmarketgas on Jan 3, 2016 10:48:58 GMT
£100K ? I would think a player not getting a game at Cambridge is closer to £25K tops.
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Post by beaver132 on Jan 3, 2016 10:55:41 GMT
If we don't get him then imo there's very little point in what will be the inevitable posts in the transfer window about this or that player. If we have no money, and if we did I suspect it will spent on RG, then we will get no one else for any fee.
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Post by socrates on Jan 3, 2016 10:59:37 GMT
Clarke just said on the radio we've got no money and by the sounds of it they want some, think that might be the last we see of Gaffney by the sounds of it He actually said " I've got no money " which I took as a joke about him personally as in his wallets empty. I didn't take it as that the club haven't got any options in the window.. We'll see.
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Post by grayraydon on Jan 3, 2016 11:46:48 GMT
So it seems that a deal was agreed for us to take over his contract for the rest of the season, but now they've changed their mind, I still think it'll be done and dusted by Barnet.
BRISTOL ROVERS: Rory Gaffney's future out of his hands By JamesMcNamara | Posted: January 03, 2016
RORY Gaffney says his future is out of his hands as he prepares to report back at training with his parent club Cambridge United on Monday morning.
Bristol Rovers were hoping to confirm that the on-loan striker, who scored twice in a 2-0 win over Luton Town on Saturday, as their first permanent signing of the January transfer window after verbally agreeing a deal in principle with Cambridge United last week.
But Cambridge, who had agreed to allow Gaffney to sign on a free transfer, has scored four goals since the deal was agreed and his parent club have now had a change of heart and are demanding a fee for his services.
"I don't know what the situation is," Gaffney said after Saturday's game. "I haven't been told anything from the Cambridge end and I will report for training with them on Monday morning.
"I know the gaffer here wants to keep me and that the two clubs are talking. It is out of my hands at the minute. It has been a bit confusing because on the Tuesday before Christmas I was told that I was free to stay at Rovers until the end of the season. It's all changed, but that is just football."
Gaffney, who has scored five goals in seven games since arriving on transfer deadline day at the end of November, added: "A change of scenery has been good for me.
"I am pretty sure I wasn't high up on the gaffer's list of targets, but somehow I've ended up here and I'm grateful for the opportunity.
"It has been great to finally have a run of games after being injured for the previous nine or ten months. It took me a couple of weeks to score but I have finally found my feet and I've enjoyed it."
Clarke will re-enter negotiations with Cambridge United in the early part of the week in a bid to complete a permanent deal, and he added: "We are desperate to sign him as he has done well for us.
The goalposts have moved but Rory is desperate to stay and talks are on-going. Cambridge were happy for us to take over his contract last week and I told Rory at the time because the deal was verbally agreed. They have changed their stance since then and they have the right to do that because Rory is still their player and we have to respect that.
"I don't want to be harsh on Cambridge because they haven't done anything wrong but I wouldn't go about my business in that way. Rory's head is a bit fried now, but I'll speak to Shaun (Derry) over the weekend and we'll see if we can move it forward next week."
Clarke, meanwhile, labelled his side's Christmas period as "fantastic" after the victory over Luton Town brought it to an end on a high.
The 2-0 success extended Rovers' current unbeaten run to seven games and also saw them move up to fifth place in League Two.
Since winning 3-0 at Dagenham and Redbridge on December 19, Rovers have collected seven points from their following three games and Clarke said: "Points-wise it has been fantastic and performance-wise it has been very good.
"They are playing with confidence at the moment but it can quickly go the other way and I keep reminding them of that.
"There is 21 games to go and 63 points to play for so we will simply concentrate on trying to win the next game at a tough place to go in Barnet next weekend."
"The support was fantastic again and I think it is growing. It is important that we win games like this to persuade those who aren't regulars to come back a bit more often.
"The lads are working hard to put some pride back in the shirt and I think the supporters are appreciative of that."
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Post by mftc on Jan 3, 2016 11:58:55 GMT
Maybe a bit controversial but why don't the fans that; I) go to the Welly ii) buy on line merchandise from individuals iii) have bought on line books (print that season is an exception as x% of the sales in the club shop, I believe actually go to the club) iv) gave money to Wembley hawkers V) made profits on selling fanzines vi) paid a fiver to the steward who a few years ago let them in without paying the entrance money etc
ask any of the companies/individuals that have made money out of the Gas if they would like to contribute to Rory's fee,wages etc. I would guess in the last year well over £150k has been spent by Rovers fans on the back of Rovers success to these people with little (or none!) going to the club! People moan about past players ripping off the club but even some of our own fans are doing it - no excuses, its a disgrace! ps, for crowd funding see the Share scheme - doesn't 20% go on signings. The last one ones I can remember were Rhys Evans & Steve Books wages. SC over to you. get promoting it and let's get some money raised for Rory
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Post by long john silver on Jan 3, 2016 12:27:11 GMT
Maybe a bit controversial but why don't the fans that; I) go to the Welly ii) buy on line merchandise from individuals iii) have bought on line books (print that season is an exception as x% of the sales in the club shop, I believe actually go to the club) iv) gave money to Wembley hawkers V) made profits on selling fanzines vi) paid a fiver to the steward who a few years ago let them in without paying the entrance money etc ask any of the companies/individuals that have made money out of the Gas if they would like to contribute to Rory's fee,wages etc. I would guess in the last year well over £150k has been spent by Rovers fans on the back of Rovers success to these people with little (or none!) going to the club! People moan about past players ripping off the club but even some of our own fans are doing it - no excuses, its a disgrace! ps, for crowd funding see the Share scheme - doesn't 20% go on signings. The last one ones I can remember were Rhys Evans & Steve Books wages. SC over to you. get promoting it and let's get some money raised for Rory Ye it's all the fans fault mate
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Post by Staffordshire Gas on Jan 3, 2016 12:32:43 GMT
Pity Bliss didn't do better at Tranmere and Lincoln as he is still on our payroll.Sad really as he did OK pre season.Maybe we could offer Cambridge a straight swop?
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Post by GasAttacK on Jan 3, 2016 12:39:01 GMT
I'd be very disappointed if we don't complete his signing this week.
We have a very good team but were possibly just missing a different option up front. Gaffney is that man.
It's annoying Cambridge have back tracked on the verbal agreement but with his contract up in the summer Gaffney can help push the deal through.
They surely can't be asking a fortune for a player that wants to leave and could do so for free in 4 months time.
Gaffney has already proved his worth to the team, Higgs now needs to step up and support his manager to ensure we don't miss out on a signing that would definitely give us a better chance of securing back to back promotions.
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Post by Jon the Stripe on Jan 3, 2016 12:47:48 GMT
Maybe a bit controversial but why don't the fans that; I) go to the Welly ii) buy on line merchandise from individuals iii) have bought on line books (print that season is an exception as x% of the sales in the club shop, I believe actually go to the club) iv) gave money to Wembley hawkers V) made profits on selling fanzines vi) paid a fiver to the steward who a few years ago let them in without paying the entrance money etc ask any of the companies/individuals that have made money out of the Gas if they would like to contribute to Rory's fee,wages etc. I would guess in the last year well over £150k has been spent by Rovers fans on the back of Rovers success to these people with little (or none!) going to the club! People moan about past players ripping off the club but even some of our own fans are doing it - no excuses, its a disgrace! ps, for crowd funding see the Share scheme - doesn't 20% go on signings. The last one ones I can remember were Rhys Evans & Steve Books wages. SC over to you. get promoting it and let's get some money raised for Rory Good points and i personally like to give my money to our club if i possibly can however fans produced items etc are current and up to date and are usually something not stocked at the club - it is the clubs job to research and take fans opinions on board otherwise fans will continue to use outside sources some of which sell things unique - i know where you're coming from mate but also remember this goes on at every club For example at Rangers literally 10's of thousands of pounds are made by individuals selling merchandise on walls/fences outside Ibrox and its the clubs job to compete - fans own merchandise is often bang on current popularity/themes and will continue to do well - Should they give a share of profit to the club? Well that's their perogative and totally down to the individual - UTG
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Post by kylegas on Jan 3, 2016 13:03:01 GMT
Clarke just said on the radio we've got no money and by the sounds of it they want some, think that might be the last we see of Gaffney by the sounds of it He actually said " I've got no money " which I took as a joke about him personally as in his wallets empty. I didn't take it as that the club haven't got any options in the window.. We'll see. Hmm well I didn't hear it overly clearly in the car on the way home, I must have missed the context
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Post by Topper Gas on Jan 3, 2016 13:35:10 GMT
Why would DC joke about his own finances, I took that to mean he had no money for transfers? But that's not unexpected anyway?
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Post by Antonio Fargas on Jan 3, 2016 13:39:06 GMT
vi) paid a fiver to the steward who a few years ago let them in without paying the entrance money etc Did that used to happen? ( I mean recently)
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Post by Topper Gas on Jan 3, 2016 13:42:33 GMT
I'd be very disappointed if we don't complete his signing this week. We have a very good team but were possibly just missing a different option up front. Gaffney is that man. It's annoying Cambridge have back tracked on the verbal agreement but with his contract up in the summer Gaffney can help push the deal through. They surely can't be asking a fortune for a player that wants to leave and could do so for free in 4 months time. Gaffney has already proved his worth to the team, Higgs now needs to step up and support his manager to ensure we don't miss out on a signing that would definitely give us a better chance of securing back to back promotions. But NH isn't spending his own personal money it's the club's money and thats clearly not unlimited? At the end of the day DC has to decide whether RG's worth whatever Cambridge niw want or whether he needs to move on to another target. Let's hope whatever's decided is done soon rather than drag over the whole of January.
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Post by UpTheGas on Jan 3, 2016 13:52:05 GMT
Even if Darrell's comment about 'no money' was in reference to the club, it doesn't actually mean he has no money to spend. I've heard numerous bits and pieces that suggest the BoD are happy to back DC this month as they have a lot of faith in him and NH has said previously that we would look to strengthen the squad, so I would take the comment as being a standard managerial comment. He's not going to come out and say 'I have money to spend' because the clubs we are dealing with will think 'We'll have some of that then please' and bump up potential transfer fees/costs, which is precisely what we want to avoid. By telling them we have nothing, they may have to concede they aren't going to be able to rip us off.
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Post by Jon the Stripe on Jan 3, 2016 13:52:32 GMT
I'd be very disappointed if we don't complete his signing this week. We have a very good team but were possibly just missing a different option up front. Gaffney is that man. It's annoying Cambridge have back tracked on the verbal agreement but with his contract up in the summer Gaffney can help push the deal through. They surely can't be asking a fortune for a player that wants to leave and could do so for free in 4 months time. Gaffney has already proved his worth to the team, Higgs now needs to step up and support his manager to ensure we don't miss out on a signing that would definitely give us a better chance of securing back to back promotions. But NH isn't spending his own personal money it's the club's money and thats clearly not unlimited? At the end of the day DC has to decide whether RG's worth whatever Cambridge niw want or whether he needs to move on to another target. Let's hope whatever's decided is done soon rather than drag over the whole of January. He's not a big spender (DC) if he can't get him for what he considers a fair price he'll go after his original target Tubbs again if he's fit now - Just my thought
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Post by Antonio Fargas on Jan 3, 2016 14:14:02 GMT
Even if Darrell's comment about 'no money' was in reference to the club, it doesn't actually mean he has no money to spend. I've heard numerous bits and pieces that suggest the BoD are happy to back DC this month as they have a lot of faith in him and NH has said previously that we would look to strengthen the squad, so I would take the comment as being a standard managerial comment. He's not going to come out and say 'I have money to spend' because the clubs we are dealing with will think 'We'll have some of that then please' and bump up potential transfer fees/costs, which is precisely what we want to avoid. By telling them we have nothing, they may have to concede they aren't going to be able to rip us off. Yeah, if the fans are asking then the Chairman's backing the manager to the hilt. If the player's asking, then the manager is desperate to get hold of him, and will do what it takes. If the opposing club is asking, then he has no money and isn't that interested in the player, any way.
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Post by baggins on Jan 3, 2016 14:15:39 GMT
I'd be very disappointed if we don't complete his signing this week. We have a very good team but were possibly just missing a different option up front. Gaffney is that man. It's annoying Cambridge have back tracked on the verbal agreement but with his contract up in the summer Gaffney can help push the deal through. They surely can't be asking a fortune for a player that wants to leave and could do so for free in 4 months time. Gaffney has already proved his worth to the team, Higgs now needs to step up and support his manager to ensure we don't miss out on a signing that would definitely give us a better chance of securing back to back promotions. But NH isn't spending his own personal money it's the club's money and thats clearly not unlimited? At the end of the day DC has to decide whether RG's worth whatever Cambridge niw want or whether he needs to move on to another target. Let's hope whatever's decided is done soon rather than drag over the whole of January. I'm not sure the Club actually has much of it's own money, considering our yearly debts so isn't it NH's own money at the end of the day?
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Post by Nortongashead on Jan 3, 2016 14:19:22 GMT
I expect at least 3 new signings to have a right go at achieving 3rd place. The Orient, Luton and Plymouth games would have yielded at least 100K of un budgeted income from bumper attendances ect. Gaffney wants to come to us so its down to us to land him if he's our first choice target. Fully trust DC to get right additions to strengthen our promotion push. Anything less than 3 new signings IMO says that the club/board lack serious ambition for the short term.
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Post by Langford Gas on Jan 3, 2016 14:20:39 GMT
One thing we all seem to be forgetting in the equation, is if you listen to Gaffney he is obviously no fool, he knows his stock value has increased and I am in no doubt will taking that into account when negotiating his terms.That alone may be insurmountable if DC has a strict policy on salaries.
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