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Poll Poll If the 'Big 4' sign pre-contracts, do they play after Jan?

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So with rumours coming out about the giants in Scotland circling with the power of their pre-contracts, what are everybody's thoughts on whether these lads should play or not should they sign these pre-contracts yet still be here cone the end of Jan?
 
Sedge_Fan said:
So with rumours coming out about the giants in Scotland circling with the power of their pre-contracts, what are everybody's thoughts on whether these lads should play or not should they sign these pre-contracts yet still be here cone the end of Jan?
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Absolutely. We play our best team. If they aren't performing because they fear getting injured, then they can be dropped like everyone else.
 
HunterLionheart said:
Absolutely. We play our best team. If they aren't performing because they fear getting injured, then they can be dropped like everyone else.
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What kind of message does that send out to lads who are committed to playing for Preston North End and have signed contracts that say as much?

For me, if any player does sign a precontract, we should be contacting said club and taking what is offer for them to go now rather than wait. If we can get £2-3m combined for DJ/Pearo, that'd more than pay for Whiteman
 
Sedge_Fan said:
What kind of message does that send out to lads who are committed to playing for Preston North End and have signed contracts that say as much?

For me, if any player does sign a precontract, we should be contacting said club and taking what is offer for them to go now rather than wait. If we can get £2-3m combined for DJ/Pearo, that'd more than pay for Whiteman
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That they need to work harder than the folks that are leaving to get a place in the team. If they're not committed, should be easy to do.
 
If we are secure in the table and not in danger of relegation for me they can rot in the stands and maybe train with Bamber Bridge. The likes of Pearson who's had his wages when injured I'm not sure if they get paid if suspended they know what they are doing signing pre contracts why not extend with the club for 12 months so we can maybe get a fee if someone comes calling with the fuck allproviso they can go. After all for all the grandure of the big 4 we've won f$%k all
 
Mooney magic said:
There is no big 4, if it's out of contract players we're talking about then there's more than 4. And if we're referring to our best players then its a big 2.
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Confusing isn’t it
i am aware of a number of players that are out of contract which isn’t that uncommon in football but I have as yet to see this infamous lesser spotted big four
are there any actual pictures or evidence ?
 
HunterLionheart said:
Despite some accusations to the contrary, I don't think a lack of effort has been the issue.
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Was more referring to Browne myself, who certainly doesn’t lack effort. Nothing against Browne I like him, but he’s playing so poorly at the moment & should be dropped/rested IMO. It was schoolboy stuff against Coventry.
 
ZeusHam said:
Was more referring to Browne myself, who certainly doesn’t lack effort. Nothing against Browne I like him, but he’s playing so poorly at the moment & should be dropped/rested IMO. It was schoolboy stuff against Coventry.
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Aye, can't argue he's been playing well, but he's been deputising as the only tackling midfielder in Pearson's absence, so I understand why he's starting. Needs to be better at retaining possession though, and shouldn't be undroppable with Ledson available again.
 
Once the pre contracts are signed you will see a drop in performance. That is absolute human nature. I think Ledson and Potts have done enough to be starting regardless of the contract situation tbh. Browne is great, Browne Vs Cov and for large spells against Derby was like being a man down.
 
Sedge_Fan said:
So with rumours coming out about the giants in Scotland circling with the power of their pre-contracts, what are everybody's thoughts on whether these lads should play or not should they sign these pre-contracts yet still be here cone the end of Jan?
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rem said:
If they sign pre contracts in January, why not just let them leave in January on free transfers. It frees up spaces in the salary bill for new players.
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Would make sense provided we get decent players in.
 
pneveg said:
Players and Agents have to much power these days.
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Never really understood the need for agents especially today. If a player is good enough clubs will know. I am sure most footballers have enough brains to negotiate their own deals and save having to pay money grabbing agents a fee.
 
HunterLionheart said:
Absolutely. We play our best team. If they aren't performing because they fear getting injured, then they can be dropped like everyone else.
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Does anyone know how pre-contracts work? If they DO get badly injured, would the buying club be committed to taking the player and paying him?

Just thinking that, in principle, once a pre-contract is signed, they should feel pretty free to crack on as they normally do.

Durrutti predicts that human nature will see a drop off in performance, and I would agree it’s likely to an extent, but I would hope it wouldn’t be catastrophic. These lads will (should) enjoy winning (most notably if the team happens to be doing well) - and anyway, their future manager isn’t going to want them to play crap for 6 months. That’s no good for anyone.
 
Sedge_Fan said:
What kind of message does that send out to lads who are committed to playing for Preston North End and have signed contracts that say as much?

For me, if any player does sign a precontract, we should be contacting said club and taking what is offer for them to go now rather than wait. If we can get £2-3m combined for DJ/Pearo, that'd more than pay for Whiteman
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Brilliant thinking and what are they going to offer? The square root of fuck all !!
 
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