Post by OohMac on Jul 7, 2018 8:01:40 GMT
As been reported now Bolton players will not play against St Mirrren due to non payment for certain players contracts.
This does not look good, at all.
The most cynical part of me wonders is this simply a case of "who scheduled a friendly when England are in the quarters. Let's not bother" but realistically I know strike action is too severe for that.
I'll just copy and paste my views from BN. Because I wrote a lot. Which I'm sure will go down dead well with some of the lovely gents on there.
Also added a poll to see how the fans think on the BN it seemed to be largely pro strike. I think that seems drastic as A.) There was no warning. No ultimatum that we knew off. Yesterday beavers thinks well be better and Donaldson thinks we are a top half team and today there's no game on. First game of the season and were not taking part.
B.) I also think if your main salary is paid then it gives you wiggle room to sort it out, if you're doing this to support former players then yes intentions are good but worry first for yourself and let their legal representatives get to Ken.
If any of the current squad has not been paid a basic salary then yes to strike. If all the squad has got the basic salary then no to strike now, publicise it d threaten for a future strike but see what Ken does with the media on him.
In that respect my poll is pointless as we just don't know the ins and outs, but just because I've already done it I'll leave it there as a barometer.
This is certain players affected. Not all. I'd hazard a guess that the core are all fine but the ones he got rid off haven't seen all they are due and now looks like a key reason players like Morais got shipped maybe fringe players like Darby Ken decided didn't warrant a bonus. As with last season. Someone mentioned Kebs "F 'em, let them sue" attitude. Though it's clearly shady dealings Ken does need to make sure that Tax Man is paid, plus your loan agreement. If you're struggling financially you would make sure mortgage repayment made, make sure you've got food, etc and yeah you may swerve the window cleaner. Ken feels but paying the basic salary and then negotiating the add ons may be the best. He may have said "hang fire on that until I get the stadium naming rights money then you'll get the bonus." Trouble is for players to strike they either have heard it all before and got nowhere or know what no one is listening.
Is any of this Parkinson's fault? Maybe, maybe not. His job is to pick a side to win matches if he cannot pick a side to play tomorrow then doesn't he have to take some blame. Could be not have got the players ears and pleaded them not to make this decision. Should he not go to the media and offer his resignation in a show of support for his players but also to put pressure on Ken.
If the manager is not fully supporting the players will they may everything on the line. If I was PP is have walked by now anyway. Clear these 8 players we need are not coming or wont be the quality we need especially after that. If he had one hand tied behind his back last season then this one he's like the dark knight in Monty python.
And the players? Not playing in the first game? Very short notice. Bet Wheater and co will be spotted stumbling in Bolton town centre at 2am after watching the world cup with 8 pint pitchers.
I'm not sure it's ideal but the played should have played and does a mass walk off at 88 mins or so. Clapped the fans and then explained the strike and that no other football would be played until x,y and z. Would have made headlines that way, keeps them match fit for when this is resolved and doesn't punish the fans
This does not look good, at all.
The most cynical part of me wonders is this simply a case of "who scheduled a friendly when England are in the quarters. Let's not bother" but realistically I know strike action is too severe for that.
I'll just copy and paste my views from BN. Because I wrote a lot. Which I'm sure will go down dead well with some of the lovely gents on there.
Also added a poll to see how the fans think on the BN it seemed to be largely pro strike. I think that seems drastic as A.) There was no warning. No ultimatum that we knew off. Yesterday beavers thinks well be better and Donaldson thinks we are a top half team and today there's no game on. First game of the season and were not taking part.
B.) I also think if your main salary is paid then it gives you wiggle room to sort it out, if you're doing this to support former players then yes intentions are good but worry first for yourself and let their legal representatives get to Ken.
If any of the current squad has not been paid a basic salary then yes to strike. If all the squad has got the basic salary then no to strike now, publicise it d threaten for a future strike but see what Ken does with the media on him.
In that respect my poll is pointless as we just don't know the ins and outs, but just because I've already done it I'll leave it there as a barometer.
This is certain players affected. Not all. I'd hazard a guess that the core are all fine but the ones he got rid off haven't seen all they are due and now looks like a key reason players like Morais got shipped maybe fringe players like Darby Ken decided didn't warrant a bonus. As with last season. Someone mentioned Kebs "F 'em, let them sue" attitude. Though it's clearly shady dealings Ken does need to make sure that Tax Man is paid, plus your loan agreement. If you're struggling financially you would make sure mortgage repayment made, make sure you've got food, etc and yeah you may swerve the window cleaner. Ken feels but paying the basic salary and then negotiating the add ons may be the best. He may have said "hang fire on that until I get the stadium naming rights money then you'll get the bonus." Trouble is for players to strike they either have heard it all before and got nowhere or know what no one is listening.
Is any of this Parkinson's fault? Maybe, maybe not. His job is to pick a side to win matches if he cannot pick a side to play tomorrow then doesn't he have to take some blame. Could be not have got the players ears and pleaded them not to make this decision. Should he not go to the media and offer his resignation in a show of support for his players but also to put pressure on Ken.
If the manager is not fully supporting the players will they may everything on the line. If I was PP is have walked by now anyway. Clear these 8 players we need are not coming or wont be the quality we need especially after that. If he had one hand tied behind his back last season then this one he's like the dark knight in Monty python.
And the players? Not playing in the first game? Very short notice. Bet Wheater and co will be spotted stumbling in Bolton town centre at 2am after watching the world cup with 8 pint pitchers.
I'm not sure it's ideal but the played should have played and does a mass walk off at 88 mins or so. Clapped the fans and then explained the strike and that no other football would be played until x,y and z. Would have made headlines that way, keeps them match fit for when this is resolved and doesn't punish the fans