northernscum Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Interesting wee programme this. Manchester United "heroes" buying, and, by the looks of it, up Salford city fc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 The big striker is seemingly on £400 a week in the umpteenth tier of English football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scot scotland scottish Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Enjoyed that programme. But the Man Utd players have just turned that club into a plaything for themselves (although no different to Abramovich et al in the EPL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Quite enjoyed that. My favourite was the guy I'd never,ever heard of who was once on 450 grand a year at Wigan. I'm still laughing at that. 450 grand a year. In the lower leagues. At Wigan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broon2 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 The big striker is seemingly on £400 a week in the umpteenth tier of English football Aye, I heard that and my response was WOW. Now it's not obviously a huge salary, but my first thought was " what level is this ". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broon2 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Quite enjoyed that. My favourite was the guy I'd never,ever heard of who was once on 450 grand a year at Wigan. I'm still laughing at that. 450 grand a year. In the lower leagues. At Wigan. And of course there was this, that drew another WOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Enjoyed that programme. But the Man Utd players have just turned that club into a plaything for themselves (although no different to Abramovich et al in the EPL) I thought that a wee bit too. Why are they doing these things other than a rich boys hobby (plaything as you say) without much thought for the fans and all the people who give up their time to help the club ? On the other hand, they seem pretty down to earth and mostly decent, humble guys in most programmes I've seen them in. I think they are caught somewhere in the middle and they seem to struggle with the concept of not meddling too much but yearning for higher standards of football they are used too. If they do aim to take they club further, they will in time achieve it, but lose the loyal fans and the character of the club along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernscum Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 Enjoyed that programme. But the Man Utd players have just turned that club into a plaything for themselves (although no different to Abramovich et al in the EPL) This is exactly the way I see it too. I don't think they can get their head round the fact that there are many, many supporters of clubs like Salford who are happy to just follow their club without desperately clamouring for reaching the highest possible level regardless of what it does to the club. I know if I was Salford fan I would be very suspicious about that level of change. Some folk just like local, part time, football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernscum Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 I thought that a wee bit too. Why are they doing these things other than a rich boys hobby (plaything as you say) without much thought for the fans and all the people who give up their time to help the club ? On the other hand, they seem pretty down to earth and mostly decent, humble guys in most programmes I've seen them in. I think they are caught somewhere in the middle and they seem to struggle with the concept of not meddling too much but yearning for higher standards of football they are used too. If they do aim to take they club further, they will in time achieve it, but lose the loyal fans and the character of the club along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macy37 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I admire them. Investing with ambition but you'll always get those who don't like or want improvement and progression. A bit like a few TA. I didn't enjoy seeing G Neville hanging around the dressing room mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 This is exactly the way I see it too. I don't think they can get their head round the fact that there are many, many supporters of clubs like Salford who are happy to just follow their club without desperately clamouring for reaching the highest possible level regardless of what it does to the club. I know if I was Salford fan I would be very suspicious about that level of change. Some folk just like local, part time, football. It's a fair point although I bet they have just as many supporters who do want to see them progress. I think in fairness to them, they admitted that a lot of what went on was completely alien to them. Personally think that lot always come across as quite humble. Gary Neville in particular really looks like he cares about what they are doing. You can see that his attitude had a big part to Play in what he achieved in his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamntg Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Can't approve of anybody changing beautiful an distinctive tangerine and black for ten-a-penny red and white zzzzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblet Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I always thought the Phil Neville to Valencia coaching job was a bit strange, now get the connection as its the same guy who owns Valencia, bought into Salford. Enjoyed the programme, although you get the impression its Gary Neville running the show with the others just popping in every so often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Dan Cake's living room will be like a foam party now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart_Aberdeen Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I always thought the Phil Neville to Valencia coaching job was a bit strange, now get the connection as its the same guy who owns Valencia, bought into Salford. Enjoyed the programme, although you get the impression its Gary Neville running the show with the others just popping in every so often. Think he'd be the one with the most free time wouldn't he? The bit about the Sky box was pretty funny as well as the reaction from Scholes when Neville asked him about playing. Thought there'd be a conflict of interest with an owner being the assistant manager of a team they could potentially play in a competition though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan cake Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Dan Cake's living room will be like a foam party now. dont do bbc if it had been on sky tho more masturbation comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellyman Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 The big striker is seemingly on £400 a week in the umpteenth tier of English football Thats not out of the ordinary down here , the village where i live has a population of around 5000 and the local team has a few players on £500 a week, same standard as Salford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I thought they came out of the program well. They are obviously aware of the changes they are making and what that might mean to people. They have had a hard time understanding the difference between non league and Man Utd but I think they've dealt with that quite well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debian Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Give it a couple of years, they'll be in the Championship and then it'll all go to pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Thats not out of the ordinary down here , the village where i live has a population of around 5000 and the local team has a few players on £500 a week, same standard as Salford. I used to play in a charity event every year with Stuart Slater (ex-Tims). He was at Forrest Green at the time and was on £900 a week basic. Mental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Saw a think about the boy Vardy being on £825 a week when he was playing non league i think,crazy. Also didnt see the program but if they have changed the strips that is poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoofitharder Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I follow a team that is at level two of the non-league and if rumours are right players getting £600+ a week part time is quite common.unfortunately there are too many clubs trying to buy promotion.harrogate town who play at the same level as us are rumoured to have a playing budget of £12,000 a week and the are part time the mind boggles. ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstevie007 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 The big striker is seemingly on £400 a week in the umpteenth tier of English football Mental, but not uncommon. I played for Aylesbury when I lived down in High Wycombe 20 odd years ago and was on £150 a game then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Id have thought the money in non league football would be poor nowadays, as was it not all traditionally funded through thriving social clubs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstevie007 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Id have thought the money in non league football would be poor nowadays, as was it not all traditionally funded through thriving social clubs? I think quite a few non-League sides have local benefactors, who plough in relatively large sums through sponsorship, hospitality etc. Still the ordinary punters who keep them going though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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