02 Aug 2014 14:11:40
On this and other sites I keep seeing a justification for Cellinos anti-climatic (so far) recruitment programme that "at least he has got rid of the deadwood". To my knowledge the following players have left the club; Ashdown, Drury, Green, Brown, Varney, Diouf, Lenighan, Turner Twins, Bryan, Tiesse, Ariyibi, Lees, Peltier and McCormack. Out of these 15 players, 12 were out of contract, Lees and Peltier were practically given away for free and he over achieved with the fee for McCormack. Don't get me wrong I will not shed a tear for Peltier or Lees leaving however moving them on for practically nowt and replacing them currently with nowt is not a ringing endorsement of getting rid of the deadwood. Cellino has achieved some good things at the club but it is important that we do not get blinkered to some obvious failings due to the current "love in" he has with some fans. I am not anti-cellino but I am concerned with the current state of the squad.

1.) 02 Aug 2014
02 Aug 2014 14:21:48
Wasn't that far back that 90% of us were shouting 'bring the kids in' (not in a Rolf way obviously) and get rid of Jedward (might have been deadwood come to think of it) . Not replaced McCormack yet or Lees but guessing MC either knows a young un worth a chance or has someone lined up!

2.) 02 Aug 2014
Notts
Say they were on £10k a week x15 players £150k is a serious amount of money to be spendin EVERY week. Its not all about getting a sell on fee as these guys are costing you £50k a month each, give or take a few bob.

I understand your frustration and I for one was hoping for a few more signings before the season starts.

Lets hope MC has a few rabbits up his sleeve ;)

3.) 02 Aug 2014
Andy you raise a fair point but in the case of centre defence his decision has left us painfully short. Losing Lees was the right decision but we probably should have had a replacement in the wings as the chesterfield lad was only in tentative discussions. Unfortunately "Heart" seem to rule "Head" with some of Cellinos decision making. We may not agree on the way Cellino goes about things but I respect your reasoned opinions MOT

4.) 02 Aug 2014
02 Aug 2014 19:00:51
I'm with you notts but not going to give my thought on it as I'll only get shot down!

5.) 02 Aug 2014
APN, always share your point of view, as long as you validate as to why no-one should shoot you down. Others might not agree with your opinion but should not disrespect your right to make it. The debate due to differing opinions is what makes this site great

6.) 03 Aug 2014
03 Aug 2014 13:06:46
yes but some player ar on 30k morison and my be hunt and if there not playing like last year that's 60k x 52 3m

{Ed013's Note - Neither of them are on 30K}

7.) 03 Aug 2014
Notts
Totally agree mate at least we have an owner that SEEMS to have his heart in our club can't remember the last time that happened ;)