Do you want Vicente to sign for another year?

[Napper]

Pay per play then yes. As good as he is our record with him is not good at all . Coincidence ?

 

[Lethargic]

Some of the comments on this thread are just plain weird and a little simplistic.
1. Who would you suggest we get in to replace him must be the same position, cost less money and be a better player to justify the negative comments, go on name 1?
2. The financial situation is far more complicated than some are stating, I dont know but as a for instance maybe having Vicente in the squad allows us to raise the price of the exec boxes or helps the shirt deal with Amex, as a marketable brand having the likes of Vicente on the books can be money maker as much as a loss.
3. If watching him play does not excite you maybe football is the wrong game, yes i know its not as many games as we want but god it is a pleasure watching him play.

 

[Bold Seagull]

Pay per play then yes. As good as he is our record with him is not good at all . Coincidence ?

Definitely. Same was said about Gareth Bale not so long ago...

 

[pork pie]

No way. A total waste of money as he rarely plays, and makes the team less balanced when he does.

The only option should be a pay per play deal.

 

[Mackenzie]

Yes, but he won't.

 

[mejonaNO12 aka riskit]

makes the team less balanced when he does.

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That feels remarkably like a football cliche being rolled out with no real meaning.

He played in the middle against Charlton. Where did he ruin the 'balance'?

 

[Sam-]

If he is happy to stay then YES. He will make a huge impact in the run in.
Pay per play is a stupid idea, He wouldn't consider it and neither would BHAFC.
Knowing his injurys etc. we signed him on for another year and we can do it again.

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

When you say he is "one of the greatest players" it implies that there are others you have seen of the same standard. Who are you putting in this bracket? Surely not Robert Codner?

Born in 85, so I can't compare him to some of our past greats. He's the best player I've ever seen in the stripes by far.

 

[k2bluesky]

Tricky one, he's very good to watch given the right kind of game, where teams come to play and give us a bit of room but teams like Charlton come to battle it out and some of those Spanish guys, while undeniably skillful do look a little lightweight in midfield when the tackles are flying, in the tough games the more muscular Bridcutt/Kaz etc are better bets but probably keep him (at the right price) for the 10/12 games that will suit his style.

 

[1901]

Agree with the other 44. Never plays.
Name rarely chanted now.

It all sounded very promising to begin with.

 

[grawhite]

Yes, regardless of all the moans and groans. On his day there is no better player.

 

[WhingForPresident]

Wouldn't say I wouldn't be happy if he did sign, but I think we should move on, personally.

 

[BBassic]

Not for me.

He's spent too much time injured this season and his wages could be better distributed elsewhere.

 

[JBizzleBeard]

Yes.

 

[blockhseagull]

No thanks, great player but when he plays it seems to be the 'Vicente Show' which although does bring some very high points in individual skill it rarely impacts on the team in a positive way.

Who has had the greatest effect on the team this year, is it Vicente ? No..... So while without doubt our most skilful player he isn't our best player.

 

[MattBackHome]

If you voted no you either need, or have already had, a LOBOTOMY.

The most thrilling player we have. He's just a JOY to watch. I'll dig out our results with and without him in a moment, but don't CARE about what they show.

 

[MattBackHome]

Here you go.

	W	D	L	Win %	PPG
With Vicente	3	5	2	30	1.4
Without Vicente	13	12	7	41	1.6

(That's attributing points to cup games too, just for the hell of it)

So we perform better without him? MARGINALLY. I don't care. The price you pay for FLAIR.

 

[CT1]

Yes, unless we can put his wages to better use.

 

[Commander]

Could we not just give him a 10 game contract starting in March and finishing at the end of the season? That seems like it would work for everyone. He can spend June-March sat on the beach in Spain and come back to fire us into the Champions League.

 

[grubbyhands]

My understanding is that Vicente is on a low basic wage, but good appearance money, so it's a YES from me.

If that IS the case then I want him to stay BUT,if not then wages of +/- 10K seem like would be better spent on someone else, fantastically gifted though he is. (albeit sporadically)