The Worrying Influence Agents & Advisors Are Having On The Albion

[GUNTER]

This past week, I have seen several examples:


* Nathan Jones talking in the Argus about being dropped last night and chatting it through with McGhee and his "agent".
* Alexis Nicolas and his "adviser" failing to agree terms with the club.
* Dan Harding's agent touting him to other clubs since he became an England U21 and stalling the contract signing.
* Danny Cullip's advisor is also rumoured to be trying to find him a big move at the end of the season.

I thought the club has stated a policy of not dealing with agents. Perhaps the term "advisor" gets round that stumbling block.

Stop poisoning our players minds you PARASITES!

 

[Rougvie]

I would think Harding deserves a payrise after his international selection, but he wants to stay with us.

Hmm, I wish I shared your optimism because thats not what some of his collegues think

 

[beorhthelm]

the average footballer, it has to said, is not likly to be winning mastermind. Many players probably feel they need someone to ensure they are getting a fair deal, check theres no nasties in a contract and can construct a clear sentance for a press release.

I think there are agents and then there are agents. The parasites are those that deal with the big name players and take a cut of the transfer, often directly form the clubs involved. I think there place is even recognised by the FA/UEFA/FIFA after the debacel that was Anelka leaving Arsenal all those years ago (had two agents so both "had" to be paid as i recall). Other agents are more like you having a solicitor or accountant which the player pays for out of their pocket. This type of adviser i have no problem with.

I think the Albions policy relates to not paying agents fees themselves.