Undisclosed Fee ?

hybrid_x · Jan 31, 2014

Surely clubs should tell the fans how much of their money they have spent on players, and how much is coming in from selling key players.

In the 80's and 90's the fans knew every figure.

What changed? and why?

It's not as if season ticket holders pay an undisclosed fee is it?

El Presidente · Jan 31, 2014

Because it's none of your business and you're just being needy and nosey?

jgmcdee · Jan 31, 2014

I'd love to tell you the reason for this, but I'm afraid that I can't disclose it.

edna krabappel · Jan 31, 2014

The Albion are a private company. They don't have to disclose anything in terms of transfer fees apart from when annual accounts are concerned.

Doesn't bother me at all. In reality, we all know what the fees are, I officially at least. Why worry?

Mowgli37 · Jan 31, 2014

I expect clubs won't want the pressure of fans demanding signings after a big sale, one of many reasons for undisclosed fees.

hybrid_x · Jan 31, 2014

El Presidente said:
Because it's none of your business and you're just being needy and nosey?

of course it's the fans business......without the fans there is no 'business.'

El Presidente · Jan 31, 2014

hybrid_x said:
of course it's the fans business......without the fans there is no 'business.'

The 'business' the fans watch is on the pitch. It's only bedwetters who want every detail.

The Wookiee · Jan 31, 2014

Sky saying £2.5 million

Mr Smggles · Jan 31, 2014

Why would the club want others knowing how much cash we hVe to spend?

Triggaaar · Jan 31, 2014

hybrid_x said:
of course it's the fans business......without the fans there is no 'business.'

So I should be able to go into a shop and ask what the cost prices of all their goods are, because I'm a customer, and without customers they'd have no business? No, don't be silly.

Nathan · Jan 31, 2014

You don't go into Costa and ask how much they payed for the beans to make the coffee.

Steve in Japan · Jan 31, 2014

I agree, glad the OP raised this. Surprised how many people say its not our business.

I think fees paid should be very transparent, for lots of reasons. Financial Fair Play, for example. Or third party ownership (see Tevez and Maschareno). Or agents fees.

In fact, why keep it quiet?? Why not say what you paid or what you received? No reason to hide it, shurely. Can`t be that embarassing....can it? Gotta come clean with the Inland Revenue at some point.

desprateseagull · Jan 31, 2014

Are the cub too embarrassed, to say LB went too cheap?

BBC say £3m..
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25962211

stss30 · Jan 31, 2014

Steve in Japan said:
I agree, glad the OP raised this. Surprised how many people say its not our business.

I think fees paid should be very transparent, for lots of reasons. Financial Fair Play, for example. Or third party ownership (see Tevez and Maschareno). Or agents fees.

In fact, why keep it quiet?? Why not say what you paid or what you received? No reason to hide it, shurely. Can`t be that embarassing....can it? Gotta come clean with the Inland Revenue at some point.

It's really quite simple and it's been explained a number of times. If a club who you are purchasing a player off of, know exactly how much you've sold a player for, they may and probably would demand more money if it was a higher fee than was reported.

GingerBeerMan · Jan 31, 2014

desprateseagull said:
Are the cub too embarrassed, to say LB went too cheap?

BBC say £3m..
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25962211

The problem with transfers is people fail to distinguish between the basic fee and the fee with addons. It starts out at £2.5m + add ons. So the BBC round this up to £3m as a ball park figure. Then some fans see the BBC article, remember we have 500k add ons and make it £3m + addons.

spring hall convert · Jan 31, 2014

hybrid_x said:
Surely clubs should tell the fans how much of their money they have spent on players, and how much is coming in from selling key players.

In the 80's and 90's the fans knew every figure.

What changed? and why?

It's not as if season ticket holders pay an undisclosed fee is it?

It's annoying isn't it, I'd like to know the transfer fees. However, you have to see it from the club's perspective, the less other clubs know about your previous transfer dealings the more room for negociation you have in future dealings.

Also, I think you are getting the concept of a fan mixed up with being a shareholder. You pay your season ticket money to watch 23 games of football and it's your choice whether you renew.

JCL - the new kid in town · Jan 31, 2014

Steve in Japan said:
I agree, glad the OP raised this. Surprised how many people say its not our business.

I think fees paid should be very transparent, for lots of reasons. Financial Fair Play, for example. Or third party ownership (see Tevez and Maschareno). Or agents fees.

In fact, why keep it quiet?? Why not say what you paid or what you received? No reason to hide it, shurely. Can`t be that embarassing....can it? Gotta come clean with the Inland Revenue at some point.

i'm sure the FA and other parties that monitor these dealings to prevent foul play know how much the fee was. It isn't really our business, we choose to support the club and any money we pay does not go directly to player signings so its irrelevant. If you buy a match ticket you are buying the opportunity to watch brighton kick a ball about, there is no stipulation on who those players are or even if they are any good in your contract with the club

Steve in Japan · Jan 31, 2014

stss30 said:
It's really quite simple and it's been explained a number of times. If a club who you are purchasing a player off of, know exactly how much you've sold a player for, they may and probably would demand more money if it was a higher fee than was reported.

I get that.......so report it when the transfer window closes. I do find it difficult to understand why poeple are arguing for less transparency.

Return of the Rev · Jan 31, 2014

hybrid_x said:
Surely clubs should tell the fans how much of their money they have spent on players, and how much is coming in from selling key players.

In the 80's and 90's the fans knew every figure.

What changed? and why?

It's not as if season ticket holders pay an undisclosed fee is it?

I think you are forgetting the missing cup final millions,in the dark about that.

JamesAndTheGiantHead · Jan 31, 2014

It's probably to stop your fans getting pissy when they find out you've sold your best player for 2.5 million pounds.

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