The League Paper

Players have to be realistic right now

by
Guy Branston
27 September 2020

HOLDING OUT FOR BIG DEALS IS ASKING FOR TROUBLE

Guy Branston

THE only place a footballer can show what he’s about is on a pitch. You can’t impress anybody in your garden.
That’s why any player sitting on his backside holding out for bigger wages or a longer deal needs to get their a*** in gear.
Yes, it’s tough at the moment. I’m of the understanding that clubs are offering - and quite enjoying it - between a 40 and 70 per cent reduction on contract offers.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t get a contract. It just means you - and your agent - have t...

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