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Poor Old Gus is getting frustrated....(but he says its not about Bridcutt)
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Link is fine on mine, however here is the article if you don't want to open it..
Gus Poyet has expressed his frustration at the increasing difficulty in signing British-based players.
The Sunderland head coach is keen to strengthen his squad during the January transfer window, preferably with players already boasting experience of having played in England.
However, though he refuses to blame footballers for pursuing the highest wages available, whether playing regularly or not, he fears the Black Cats’ inability to match those sums – and the inflated fees English clubs are asking for even fringe players – means the club may be forced to remain committed to attracting overseas stars.
Estudiantes’ Argentinian defender Santiago Vergini looks imminently likely to be Poyet’s second signing since the window opened, following the arrival of Spanish left-back Marcos Alonso.
With Keiren Westwood still sidelined by injury, the Sunderland boss admitted he is considering the club’s goalkeeping situation, with Catania’s Mariano Andujar on the radar.
Internacional forward Ignacio Scocco, another Argentinian, is also an “option”.
Poyet also confirmed midfielder Cabral is to join Genoa on loan until the end of the season, with an option of a permanent move and, echoing comments from Hull boss Steve Bruce yesterday, played down outside interest in Steven Fletcher.
Yet while guarded about the possibility his acrimonious departure from Brighton and Hove Albion last summer has left the Championship outfit reluctant to part with Black Cats target Liam Bridcutt, Poyet did expand on the frustrating obstacles barring the way to signing players from rival English clubs.
He said: “It’s not about Bridcutt, it’s about getting the right player for us, whoever you are, wherever you come from.
“It doesn’t make any difference with any club and we try to be balanced.
“So far players who’ve been in England, or British-based players, even if they are foreign, it is difficult to get them.
“We had a problem in the summer to buy in England, it’s not easy in England, it’s very difficult.
“Sometimes there are English players and they’re on the bench at teams and not playing and they should be playing in another team – but because we cannot pay them enough there’s no chance of them coming.
“It’s not because there are too many foreigners in England, it is because there are not enough British players at the top teams.
“It works both ways and I can’t blame one way or another and I wouldn’t blame people if they just bought foreigners, it’s the system that’s wrong.”
Speaking ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League trip to Fulham, Poyet added: “There are players who deserve to be playing more, but for different reasons they can’t play. Some are desperate to play and want to leave but how are they going to get paid?
“There are teams who want too much money, there are teams who have no limit on what they pay, there are clubs with more money and big squads and it’s impossible to get those players.
“I wanted to play when I was a player but it is down to the player’s character, the future they have and what they want.
“It’s like in any other industry. If you go to Formula One and a driver changes teams it’s because they pay more, they don’t move to earn less.
“Yet nobody talks about them, it’s always about footballers.
“I’ve never seen anyone in any job receive an offer and say ‘I don’t accept that, I want less!’”
Gus Poyet has expressed his frustration at the increasing difficulty in signing British-based players.
The Sunderland head coach is keen to strengthen his squad during the January transfer window, preferably with players already boasting experience of having played in England.
However, though he refuses to blame footballers for pursuing the highest wages available, whether playing regularly or not, he fears the Black Cats’ inability to match those sums – and the inflated fees English clubs are asking for even fringe players – means the club may be forced to remain committed to attracting overseas stars.
Estudiantes’ Argentinian defender Santiago Vergini looks imminently likely to be Poyet’s second signing since the window opened, following the arrival of Spanish left-back Marcos Alonso.
With Keiren Westwood still sidelined by injury, the Sunderland boss admitted he is considering the club’s goalkeeping situation, with Catania’s Mariano Andujar on the radar.
Internacional forward Ignacio Scocco, another Argentinian, is also an “option”.
Poyet also confirmed midfielder Cabral is to join Genoa on loan until the end of the season, with an option of a permanent move and, echoing comments from Hull boss Steve Bruce yesterday, played down outside interest in Steven Fletcher.
Yet while guarded about the possibility his acrimonious departure from Brighton and Hove Albion last summer has left the Championship outfit reluctant to part with Black Cats target Liam Bridcutt, Poyet did expand on the frustrating obstacles barring the way to signing players from rival English clubs.
He said: “It’s not about Bridcutt, it’s about getting the right player for us, whoever you are, wherever you come from.
“It doesn’t make any difference with any club and we try to be balanced.
“So far players who’ve been in England, or British-based players, even if they are foreign, it is difficult to get them.
“We had a problem in the summer to buy in England, it’s not easy in England, it’s very difficult.
“Sometimes there are English players and they’re on the bench at teams and not playing and they should be playing in another team – but because we cannot pay them enough there’s no chance of them coming.
“It’s not because there are too many foreigners in England, it is because there are not enough British players at the top teams.
“It works both ways and I can’t blame one way or another and I wouldn’t blame people if they just bought foreigners, it’s the system that’s wrong.”
Speaking ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League trip to Fulham, Poyet added: “There are players who deserve to be playing more, but for different reasons they can’t play. Some are desperate to play and want to leave but how are they going to get paid?
“There are teams who want too much money, there are teams who have no limit on what they pay, there are clubs with more money and big squads and it’s impossible to get those players.
“I wanted to play when I was a player but it is down to the player’s character, the future they have and what they want.
“It’s like in any other industry. If you go to Formula One and a driver changes teams it’s because they pay more, they don’t move to earn less.
“Yet nobody talks about them, it’s always about footballers.
“I’ve never seen anyone in any job receive an offer and say ‘I don’t accept that, I want less!’”
Lord Bracknell
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Gus Poyet frustrated by difficulty in signing British-based players
10 Jan 2014 08:10
Sunderland close in on defender Santiago Vergini as Cabral leaves to join Genoa on loan
Gus Poyet has expressed his frustration at the increasing difficulty in signing British-based players.
The Sunderland head coach is keen to strengthen his squad during the January transfer window, preferably with players already boasting experience of having played in England.
However, though he refuses to blame footballers for pursuing the highest wages available, whether playing regularly or not, he fears the Black Cats’ inability to match those sums – and the inflated fees English clubs are asking for even fringe players – means the club may be forced to remain committed to attracting overseas stars.
Estudiantes’ Argentinian defender Santiago Vergini looks imminently likely to be Poyet’s second signing since the window opened, following the arrival of Spanish left-back Marcos Alonso.
With Keiren Westwood still sidelined by injury, the Sunderland boss admitted he is considering the club’s goalkeeping situation, with Catania’s Mariano Andujar on the radar.
Internacional forward Ignacio Scocco, another Argentinian, is also an “option”.
Poyet also confirmed midfielder Cabral is to join Genoa on loan until the end of the season, with an option of a permanent move and, echoing comments from Hull boss Steve Bruce yesterday, played down outside interest in Steven Fletcher.
Yet while guarded about the possibility his acrimonious departure from Brighton and Hove Albion last summer has left the Championship outfit reluctant to part with Black Cats target Liam Bridcutt, Poyet did expand on the frustrating obstacles barring the way to signing players from rival English clubs.
He said: “It’s not about Bridcutt, it’s about getting the right player for us, whoever you are, wherever you come from.
“It doesn’t make any difference with any club and we try to be balanced.
“So far players who’ve been in England, or British-based players, even if they are foreign, it is difficult to get them.
“We had a problem in the summer to buy in England, it’s not easy in England, it’s very difficult.
“Sometimes there are English players and they’re on the bench at teams and not playing and they should be playing in another team – but because we cannot pay them enough there’s no chance of them coming.
“It’s not because there are too many foreigners in England, it is because there are not enough British players at the top teams.
“It works both ways and I can’t blame one way or another and I wouldn’t blame people if they just bought foreigners, it’s the system that’s wrong.”
Speaking ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League trip to Fulham, Poyet added: “There are players who deserve to be playing more, but for different reasons they can’t play. Some are desperate to play and want to leave but how are they going to get paid?
“There are teams who want too much money, there are teams who have no limit on what they pay, there are clubs with more money and big squads and it’s impossible to get those players.
“I wanted to play when I was a player but it is down to the player’s character, the future they have and what they want.
“It’s like in any other industry. If you go to Formula One and a driver changes teams it’s because they pay more, they don’t move to earn less.
“Yet nobody talks about them, it’s always about footballers.
“I’ve never seen anyone in any job receive an offer and say ‘I don’t accept that, I want less!’”
10 Jan 2014 08:10
Sunderland close in on defender Santiago Vergini as Cabral leaves to join Genoa on loan
Gus Poyet has expressed his frustration at the increasing difficulty in signing British-based players.
The Sunderland head coach is keen to strengthen his squad during the January transfer window, preferably with players already boasting experience of having played in England.
However, though he refuses to blame footballers for pursuing the highest wages available, whether playing regularly or not, he fears the Black Cats’ inability to match those sums – and the inflated fees English clubs are asking for even fringe players – means the club may be forced to remain committed to attracting overseas stars.
Estudiantes’ Argentinian defender Santiago Vergini looks imminently likely to be Poyet’s second signing since the window opened, following the arrival of Spanish left-back Marcos Alonso.
With Keiren Westwood still sidelined by injury, the Sunderland boss admitted he is considering the club’s goalkeeping situation, with Catania’s Mariano Andujar on the radar.
Internacional forward Ignacio Scocco, another Argentinian, is also an “option”.
Poyet also confirmed midfielder Cabral is to join Genoa on loan until the end of the season, with an option of a permanent move and, echoing comments from Hull boss Steve Bruce yesterday, played down outside interest in Steven Fletcher.
Yet while guarded about the possibility his acrimonious departure from Brighton and Hove Albion last summer has left the Championship outfit reluctant to part with Black Cats target Liam Bridcutt, Poyet did expand on the frustrating obstacles barring the way to signing players from rival English clubs.
He said: “It’s not about Bridcutt, it’s about getting the right player for us, whoever you are, wherever you come from.
“It doesn’t make any difference with any club and we try to be balanced.
“So far players who’ve been in England, or British-based players, even if they are foreign, it is difficult to get them.
“We had a problem in the summer to buy in England, it’s not easy in England, it’s very difficult.
“Sometimes there are English players and they’re on the bench at teams and not playing and they should be playing in another team – but because we cannot pay them enough there’s no chance of them coming.
“It’s not because there are too many foreigners in England, it is because there are not enough British players at the top teams.
“It works both ways and I can’t blame one way or another and I wouldn’t blame people if they just bought foreigners, it’s the system that’s wrong.”
Speaking ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League trip to Fulham, Poyet added: “There are players who deserve to be playing more, but for different reasons they can’t play. Some are desperate to play and want to leave but how are they going to get paid?
“There are teams who want too much money, there are teams who have no limit on what they pay, there are clubs with more money and big squads and it’s impossible to get those players.
“I wanted to play when I was a player but it is down to the player’s character, the future they have and what they want.
“It’s like in any other industry. If you go to Formula One and a driver changes teams it’s because they pay more, they don’t move to earn less.
“Yet nobody talks about them, it’s always about footballers.
“I’ve never seen anyone in any job receive an offer and say ‘I don’t accept that, I want less!’”
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Can't pay the wages players want?
Bloody hell, Gus, I hope that's not some kind of ceiling you've hit.
Bloody hell, Gus, I hope that's not some kind of ceiling you've hit.
amexee
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Players already in England, don't want to move up north, shocker!
The Wizard
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- Jul 2, 2009
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Does he ever stop moaning? Every article I read where he is quoted he's moaning about something or other.
It's football, he's probably right in many aspects of what he's saying but he knew Sunderland were going to have a relative limit when he took over I'm sure so quit moaning man.
It's football, he's probably right in many aspects of what he's saying but he knew Sunderland were going to have a relative limit when he took over I'm sure so quit moaning man.
symyjym
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If we can get about £800k? for Barnes with just six months left on his contract, from a Championship side with a ground capacity of 23,000, surely a player with three times the length of contract going to a 40,000 capacity Prem club, and specifically targeted and requested by a manager as key to his project, and good enough for Madrd, he must be worth at least a fair price of £3.5m.
If Bridcutt only had six months on his contract like Barnes he would have probably only had a £1.2m price tag if that.
If Bridcutt only had six months on his contract like Barnes he would have probably only had a £1.2m price tag if that.