So thinking about a bit about some of the big transfer this summer, and wondering what people's views are on players v clubs interests. If a player wants to leave, what obligation does the club have to heed his wishes? If the club is forced to give in, then should they have even larger transfer clauses specified in contracts?
Obviously the Owen Hargreaves 'saga' and Ashley Cole's transfers come to mind. The former seems desperate to leave, but Bayern have basically said sit down and shut up, play your football and stop moaning. Which on one hand is fair enough, its his job, but on the other, he's been there 9 years. Cashley on the other hand...well I think most people just want him to shut up, period.
Obviously the Owen Hargreaves 'saga' and Ashley Cole's transfers come to mind. The former seems desperate to leave, but Bayern have basically said sit down and shut up, play your football and stop moaning. Which on one hand is fair enough, its his job, but on the other, he's been there 9 years. Cashley on the other hand...well I think most people just want him to shut up, period.