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Leob246
1 year ago
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25 Oct 2024 22:04:04

Just over halfway through my first season with SW Bregenz (Austrian First Division). I have several players in the final year of their contracts who I would like to keep around but none of these players are willing to discuss new deals. 

 

All these players and their agents are unwilling to hear any offers because apparently “any new contract would be on inferior terms”.. I have over £3k pw wage budget available so they're wrong !

 

Or is it possible that the board have said no players can be offered improved terms? Seems silly when I have ample wage budget available 

 

Any advice would be appreciated 

 

 

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PoorJack
15 years ago
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25 Oct 2024 23:43:59
By Leob246 25 October 2024 - 22:04 PM UTC 

Just over halfway through my first season with SW Bregenz (Austrian First Division). I have several players in the final year of their contracts who I would like to keep around but none of these players are willing to discuss new deals. 

 

All these players and their agents are unwilling to hear any offers because apparently “any new contract would be on inferior terms”.. I have over £3k pw wage budget available so they're wrong !

 

Or is it possible that the board have said no players can be offered improved terms? Seems silly when I have ample wage budget available 

 

Any advice would be appreciated 

 

"...does not want to consider a renewal of terms at this time."

 

So, may just wait and try again once he wants to talk? 

Bielsa is a legend
12 years ago
2 hours ago
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26 Oct 2024 07:44:43
By Leob246 25 October 2024 - 22:04 PM UTC 

Just over halfway through my first season with SW Bregenz (Austrian First Division). I have several players in the final year of their contracts who I would like to keep around but none of these players are willing to discuss new deals. 

 

All these players and their agents are unwilling to hear any offers because apparently “any new contract would be on inferior terms”.. I have over £3k pw wage budget available so they're wrong !

 

Or is it possible that the board have said no players can be offered improved terms? Seems silly when I have ample wage budget available 

 

Any advice would be appreciated 

 

maybe wait until 6 months to go and see if anything changes

PoorJack
15 years ago
2 hours ago
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27 Oct 2024 06:02:18
By Leob246 25 October 2024 - 22:04 PM UTC 

Just over halfway through my first season with SW Bregenz (Austrian First Division). I have several players in the final year of their contracts who I would like to keep around but none of these players are willing to discuss new deals. 

 

All these players and their agents are unwilling to hear any offers because apparently “any new contract would be on inferior terms”.. I have over £3k pw wage budget available so they're wrong !

 

Or is it possible that the board have said no players can be offered improved terms? Seems silly when I have ample wage budget available 

 

Any advice would be appreciated 

 

Despite that you can only wait for them to talk, there are actually things that you can do at the moment… 

 

Wage isn't necessarily the issue. I mean, for example, if you're pleased with life in the club, you may be willing to earn less and stay. If you can shine under this management, you may want to be part of the long-term success here. 

 

Anyway, let's look at some real life scenarios: 

  • If you're a star player, it makes sense that you may want to explore opportunities of playing in the big leagues. So, you may not want to talk now… or may never want to talk at all. However, if you struggle to move elsewhere at the end of the season, then there's a chance to negotiate an extension later. Even better, if you can secure a place in European competition next season… If you're lucky, he may extend a cheaper deal. 
  • If you only play sparingly recently, then it's natural that you want to wait and see if this new manager is planning to give you chance to impress…
  • If you're other players, then you may want to confirm if this new manager can bring the team to glory first, before committing your future to this club. If this manager sucks, then don't blame players for wanting to go.
  • So, this player is asking for a big pay rise to extend the contract, but if he doesn't play well when given enough opportunities, or he realizes that he's only a bench player at best… he could accept that he has asked for too much money, and may agree to sign later with less money.

 

So, what you may do is the usual objective: win games… as well as value the players. Don't expect that there's any shortcut… praising the players every week isn't the way. It just takes time to bring success and build reputation. 

 

In summary, it's up to you to impress your players now. Theoretically, the more impressive you're, the more likely they want to stay and play for you… and hopefully, the earlier they're interested in talking to you again, and the better chance you can complete a deal with them.  

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