George Street-Bridge wrote: November 29th, 2021, 5:23 am
Stan, you are describing a situation where a player's movements are controlled by someone who isn't allowed to control players' movements.
No George, I'm describing what happens in the real world. You have a very common problem. You are not stupid but because you are never able to admit you are wrong, you are incapable of learning.
If agents didn't have the ability to negotiate with clubs on behalf of players what purpose would they serve? There is a lot if cash swilling around in football, and a lot of people who are lining their pockets. Financed by a million idiots, collectively known as football supporters.
Once a player is out of contract he is going to rely on his agent to get him the best new deal possible. Imagine for one moment you are 25. Imagine you have just been let go by a Championship club. Imagine you're none to bright. (You don't need to imagine that.
) Imagine your agent says "You're off to Newport County." Imagine it's that or you're on your own and football is the only life you know.
No George, I don't suppose you can imagine that, but I suspect the majority of discerning readers of this board can.