TBF, the poster suggested a new and improved deal would eliminate the release clause. That is a pretty significant return for the club, as in my view, Boyle would be very difficult to replace. A longer deal would be good too.
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I mentioned this on another thread, but I reckon having a large, noisy travelling supoort there yesterday really rubbed off on the team. It's the first time since last March that they've played with anything like a proper atmosphere and I think the goal & FT celebrations definitely has more spark than we've been seeing with the stands empty.
Nobody has suggested that though?
My point is that for a player who has just burst on to the scene, I'm delighted that we are asking for as much as we are.
I don't think RP would have done similar.
How do you know what RP may or may not have done in my hypothetical scenario?!
I can't think of a single Scottish player who has been sold for £1m plus, after only 1 season of top flight football.
Has there been one? I think Josh might be the first.
Going even further, how many Scottish under 21 year olds have sold for £1m plus? Not many I'd guess.
That we are close to getting £4m is phenomenal and not in any way par for the course when discussing Scottish transfers.
This will be an exceptional bit of business by RG.
Alan Hutton?
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Yeah, Miller got us a decent fee but he played 2 seasons with us before getting his move?
Miller, Brown, Thomson & Fletcher are our only £1m + sales I think.
The point I'm labouring is the fact that Josh has only played 1 season. Even Rangers and Celtic can't point to a player with that lack of experience being sold for so much.
It's fantastic and shows just how good our set up is. Our backroom staff deserve a huge amount of credit.
Hickey from Hearts was reputed to be a fee of about £1.5M.I think he was tehcnically 2 seasons but he only played about 3 games in the 1st season.
The general point is correct though. I do think Scottish clubs are getting a bit better at holding out for better prices for our players these days though (or English clubs are willing to pay more, either way it's the same end result).
Don't underestimate the Brexit factor too. Scotland has become a better market for them to shop now, and the increased demand can only be beneficial to clubs prepared to play hard ball and get what they deserve. The Doig sale can set a good precedent for all Scottish clubs.
(One miniscule silver lining from an absolute **** show 🇪🇺).
Take your word for it.
I’ll be honest, I’ve never heard of him!
:aok: Nice one.
He's in decent company!