Latest Rumours Summer Transfer Window Thread 2020

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Can't believe we let Hyam go, best player I never saw

I will never forget that home game where he rolled up one side of his shorts to expose that one thigh. And then played in the game like it. What was that all about? A lovely thigh it may or may not be, but forget the thigh, the hairband, the posing, and concentrate on your game.

 

[Napster]

Henry Burnett released from the Under24s. Came in November but didnt prove himself.

 

[Robert Baldwin]

Would Sol have had an input here. Any word on that front?

 

[Westcliff DGS]

Also what about Humphreys? Maybe he has 2 year contract and no break clause- hence no reason/need to say anything? If he was going to activate it would he not have done so ?

If the clause is there then it wouldn’t be a release would it, it would be him activating and walking away. Maybe he hasnt yet and has to do so by the end of this month or July? while he sorts a new club which was rumoured it be Sunderland.

I am not his biggest fan but he could be a force in L2

 

[Smudger]

Maybe the suggested good news is not Clifford but Shauhnessy staying- maybe it required an element of renegotiation... very strange

How would that donkey staying be good news? Did we win a single game with him in the starting lineup? He’s one of the worst defenders we have ever had!

 

[Kris]

How would that donkey staying be good news? Did we win a single game with him in the starting lineup? He’s one of the worst defenders we have ever had!

Started in our 3-1 win over Bristol Rovers and had a great game.

 

[Westcliff DGS]

There is an update on the club website re shaughnessy

Blues Confirm Retained/Released List

Southend United Football Club has confirmed its retained list with The EFL following the culmination of the 2019/20 season.

www.southendunited.co.uk

 

[Lincoln Shrimp]

Joe Shaughnessy - The player triggered a further year but the club was approached as to whether we would agree a release from Joe's contract, at present those arrangements are not finalised.

 

[Lincoln Shrimp]

Sounds like another pay out needed to ensure his departure!

 

[Westcliff DGS]

Sounds like another pay out needed to ensure his departure!

Never understand that, if they ask to be released then surely they have something lined up and therefore leave without anything, it is not us breaking the contract. I work in football and have never got that lol

 

[kentblues]

Joe Shaughnessy - The player triggered a further year but the club was approached as to whether we would agree a release from Joe's contract, at present those arrangements are not finalised.

So makes sense. You would like to think not along the lines of I am contracted for next year so if you want me to go you need to pay me money. If he wanted to go, and we wanted him to go you would like to think a case of contract cancelled by mutual consent.
Or of course as he is under contract the club might say of course you can go- let us know where and we can start discussing the fee.
Could be easy or complicated but the transfer window in a way is the deadline so could go on a few days or a few weeks..

 

[damien]

Joe Shaughnessy - The player triggered a further year but the club was approached as to whether we would agree a release from Joe's contract, at present those arrangements are not finalised.

So triggered the option to cover himself, then got in touch and asked if he could be paid off?

 

[Westcliff DGS]

So makes sense. You would like to think not along the lines of I am contracted for next year so if you want me to go you need to pay me money. If he wanted to go, and we wanted him to go you would like to think a case of contract cancelled by mutual consent.
Or of course as he is under contract the club might say of course you can go- let us know where and we can start discussing the fee.
Could be easy or complicated but the transfer window in a way is the deadline so could go on a few days or a few weeks..

Agree could take a while. Erks me though if it is initiated form his side and then wants paying off

 

[kentblues]

Agree could take a while. Erks me though if it is initiated form his side and then wants paying off

If so I would be tempted to just transfer list him and let him stew for a while (though not too long). Of course he could be OK staying but has an approach back in Scotland or by another club, and so is asking the question. Maybe don't hang him without evidence I guess. Trouble is you do tend to fear the worst with an agent scenting a pay day in these situations..

 

[Murkey_Mouse]

So triggered the option to cover himself, then got in touch and asked if he could be paid off?

I think he will stay for another year, as in my opinion, he would be useful for us in League 2.

 

[Westcliff DGS]

If so I would be tempted to just transfer list him and let him stew for a while (though not too long). Of course he could be OK staying but has an approach back in Scotland or by another club, and so is asking the question. Maybe don't hang him without evidence I guess. Trouble is you do tend to fear the worst with an agent scenting a pay day in these situations..

Yes agree 100%

 

[kentblues]

I think he will stay for another year, as in my opinion, he would be useful for us in League 2.

He would but we don't know how much he's costing. It might suit us to let him go if its mutually agreeable - especially in todays market we may be able to use the funds better elsewhere. I agree if it is an affordable contract he is very decent for L2, and declining his request would not be entire madness as long as he was happy staying (we have had enough of players who don't being disruptive).

 

[KevinJH]

Sounds like he's trying to pull a fast one if you ask me; why would you trigger the extension and then in the next breath ask to be released ? If I've read that right, it smacks of him not wanting to be here and if Ron's good for his word (take that with as large a pinch of salt as you want) about not letting freeloaders or those who's heart isn't with the club remain after the last big clear-out - then get rid. The kind of rhetoric that the club and supporters want to hear was very ably voiced by young Clifford ".....it’s a privilege to play for the first team .....".

 

[Clarky176]

To be clear, it seems the trigger was automatic based on the number of appearances - he clearly didn't want it triggered

 

[MR G]

Keep John White. Simple as that