[Albion] An idea for Sunday

Juan Albion · Jul 22, 2020

Ok, Tony, no-one is expecting much from the lads on Sunday. West Ham's point today puts us in 16th. I gather moving up from 16th to 15th on Sunday would be worth about £2m for the club.

How about telling the players that if they can get 15th, £0.5m of that will be shared equally amongst the players and £0.5m split between the charities of their choice. The club keeps the other £1m (minus £100k to me for the idea). Give the players more motivation to turn it on on Sunday. Win/win.

Stat Brother · Jul 22, 2020

Spending others people money is so easy.

Juan Albion · Jul 22, 2020

Stat Brother said:
Spending others people money is so easy.

At the moment, it is West Ham's money, so yes.

Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo · Jul 22, 2020

Seeing as the FA had a hissy fit when one club chairman used to treat his players to a McDonalds when they won, I imagine they'd be in complete meltdown at the thought of a 500k out of contract bonus.

Juan Albion · Jul 22, 2020

Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo said:
Seeing as the FA had a hissy fit when one club chairman used to treat his players to a McDonalds when they won, I imagine they'd be in complete meltdown at the thought of a 500k out of contract bonus.

There's always a way around it with a bit of imagination.

Johnny RoastBeef · Jul 22, 2020

Juan Albion said:
Ok, Tony, no-one is expecting much from the lads on Sunday. West Ham's point today puts us in 16th. I gather moving up from 16th to 15th on Sunday would be worth about £2m for the club.

How about telling the players that if they can get 15th, £0.5m of that will be shared equally amongst the players and £0.5m split between the charities of their choice. The club keeps the other £1m (minus £100k to me for the idea). Give the players more motivation to turn it on on Sunday. Win/win.

Surely for the £40k they get paid a week they'll be motivated enough.

Plus, Burnley always lose on the last day.

Juan Albion · Jul 22, 2020

Johnny RoastBeef said:
Surely for the £40k they get paid a week they'll be motivated enough.

Not according to most posts on here.

banjo · Jul 22, 2020

A nice roast.

KZNSeagull · Jul 22, 2020

Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo said:
Seeing as the FA had a hissy fit when one club chairman used to treat his players to a McDonalds when they won, I imagine they'd be in complete meltdown at the thought of a 500k out of contract bonus.

How can getting a free McDonalds be seen as receiving a treat? The FA really are loons.

Leekbrookgull · Jul 22, 2020

Go to Church ? Is that to much.

Thunder Bolt · Jul 22, 2020

I thought players got a win bonus anyway?

sparkie · Jul 22, 2020

Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo said:
Seeing as the FA had a hissy fit when one club chairman used to treat his players to a McDonalds when they won, I imagine they'd be in complete meltdown at the thought of a 500k out of contract bonus.

This.

Accrington Stanley got in trouble for buying the team Big Macs when they won.

Let's not get a points deduction, eh ?

GT49er · Jul 22, 2020

Juan Albion said:
Ok, Tony, no-one is expecting much from the lads on Sunday. West Ham's point today puts us in 16th. I gather moving up from 16th to 15th on Sunday would be worth about £2m for the club.

How about telling the players that if they can get 15th, £0.5m of that will be shared equally amongst the players and £0.5m split between the charities of their choice. The club keeps the other £1m (minus £100k to me for the idea). Give the players more motivation to turn it on on Sunday. Win/win.

£20K each among the 25 man squad? £20K each ..........................

Hardly worth getting out of bed for a PL footballer.

rippleman · Jul 23, 2020

Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo said:
Seeing as the FA had a hissy fit when one club chairman used to treat his players to a McDonalds when they won, I imagine they'd be in complete meltdown at the thought of a 500k out of contract bonus.

By "out of contract bonus", I presume that you mean discretionary bonus? Discretionary bonuses to which there is no contractural right or entitlement are paid by businesses in many sectors. Of course such discretionary bonuses are subject to tax and NI but there is nothing "illegal" about them provided they are open and transparent and are taxed in accordance with legislation.

Dick Swiveller · Jul 23, 2020

I'd suggest a plane with a banner saying "All Brighton and Burnley fans lives matter. Try and score goals, for the love of God".

Might need a bigger plane though.

Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo · Jul 23, 2020

rippleman said:
By "out of contract bonus", I presume that you mean discretionary bonus? Discretionary bonuses to which there is no contractural right or entitlement are paid by businesses in many sectors. Of course such discretionary bonuses are subject to tax and NI but there is nothing "illegal" about them provided they are open and transparent and are taxed in accordance with legislation.

Premier League and EFL rules state that all payments or benefits should be included in the players contract. Therefore in football terms those payments would be illegal.

Players’ Remuneration
T.13. Full details of a Player’s remuneration including all benefits to which he is entitled
whether in cash or in kind shall be set out in his contract (or any amendment to that
contract in a form approved by the Board).

Source - https://resources.premierleague.com...1-9a4ecf405e0e/2019-20-PL-Handbook-230620.pdf

Which is why the Accrington Stanley owner found himself in hot water over buying the players McDonald's when they won games, he's actually allowed to buy them dinner after games providing it isn't linked to on field performances or results.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43669872

I'm sure we do have bonuses linked to league position in the players contracts already, but we couldn't just offer the players money based on the one off result against Burnley as the OP suggests.

schmunk · Jul 23, 2020

Are Burnley doing the 'faces on seats' thing? Can we slip a Ben White one in there and give the cameraman a few quid to focus on it...?

Official Old Man · Jul 23, 2020

Dick Swiveller said:
I'd suggest a plane with a banner saying "All Brighton and Burnley fans lives matter. Try and score goals, for the love of God".

Might need a bigger plane though.

Virgin to retire entire fleet of 747's with immediate effect. Must be one going spare at Gatwick. All we need is a volunteer to hang out the back door holding the string.

Surf's Up · Jul 23, 2020

Johnny RoastBeef said:
Surely for the £40k they get paid a week they'll be motivated enough.

Plus, Burnley always lose on the last day.[/QUOTE]

Hmmmmmmmm

Guinness Boy · Jul 23, 2020

Plooks said:
So what you are saying is "win the game and we will give you about a third to a half a week of pay extra"?
I am sure they will be super motivated by that.

They could use it to revamp their gardens.

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