Matt Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Not being a massive statto in the world of football, it's difficult to find examples or evidence however, do they actually ever bear any benefits for the parent club? Portsmouth had a 50% look-in on Jason Pearce, although I'm not sure how that worked out when he was sold back to them after 4 years. The clauses seem to be a bit of a nonsense, a cop-out if you will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 (edited) Not being a massive statto in the world of football, it's difficult to find examples or evidence however, do they actually ever bear any benefits for the parent club? Portsmouth had a 50% look-in on Jason Pearce, although I'm not sure how that worked out when he was sold back to them after 4 years. The clauses seem to be a bit of a nonsense, a cop-out if you will. We will all agree they work if Micah Richards is sold tonight. Edited August 31, 2012 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 We will all agree they work if Micah Richards is sold tonight. I'll take that as a "no". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I suppose it depends on their purpose. If it's a speculative punt just in case your version of Tom Eaves turns into Messi, then I suppose they work. If you think they're a guaranteed income, no chance. The age of Bosman, dubiously priced part exchanges, Dale Stephens type sales to avoid movi g money back to the previous club and Adebayor type transfers where the signing on fee and pay cut hide the player's true value? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobOAFC Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Not being a massive statto in the world of football, it's difficult to find examples or evidence however, do they actually ever bear any benefits for the parent club? Portsmouth had a 50% look-in on Jason Pearce, although I'm not sure how that worked out when he was sold back to them after 4 years. The clauses seem to be a bit of a nonsense, a cop-out if you will. Rochdale seem happy with them.. Think they netted a few quid on Le Fondre moving to Reading and Lambert to Southampton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 All good answers but :censored:e question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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