Big Hev Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/stay-Bristol-City-says-Tom-Heaton/story-18777918-detail/story.html#axzz2RH4q4Wnc Hes not ruling out staying with city, clearly he appreciates the first team football hes been getting with us and i think would be willing to make the step down if offered an appropriate deal. he would easily be one of the top 2-3 goalkeepers in that division and if he performs well in that league then he could either help promote us or give himself a better chance of getting a first-team contract at a championship club the season after. id be surprised if any team in the championship would give him a contract that promised regular first team football after our defensive record this season certainly wouldn't be disappointed if he did stay COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Jim Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Hope we can come to an agreement with him - he's a decent keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Hmm, I read that not as 'I want to stay and fight to get this club back up' but more as an 'I want a contingency to mull over if something else doesn't come up'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 I'd imagine he'd have to take a pay cut but I do get the feeling that he is more interested in playing football regularly than earning the biggest wedge he can (hence joining us and not Man City as third choice) I'd love him to stay, I like him. Made some bloody brilliant stops this season and with a proper defence in front of him that is designed to protect his weaknesses (crosses) then he'll be easily one of the best in L1 next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 If he stays, I want to see Heaton captain! If he doesn't though, I wish him all the best. He's been a good servant for a short period of time IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy273 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 How many do you think will stay in the area and head South to Bournemouth next season? I can see some of them going there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 How many do you think will stay in the area and head South to Bournemouth next season? I can see some of them going there. I'll drive some of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 The way I read it was as if the interviewer was asking from the angle of "Your expected to leave and the club havent offered you anything, would you consider staying" He isnt going to say too much, as if he was to say "yes i certainly want to stay" he will look stupid if he doesnt get offered a contract. He's also likely to get a smaller contract offer if the club think hes more than happy to stay, whereas he may get a more generous offer by not over-commiting himself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numbeast Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 It would be refreshing if those decent player who will still be in contract next season came out and said they want to stay and fight to get us back up, even if they'd only commit to one season in League One, after all it was partly down to them we got relegated in the first place. We all know that Baldock and Davies would score a hat full in that league. Cunningham, Kelly and a few more would shine at that level also and would enhance our chances of a quick return to the Championship. But in the real world these player will get offers to join Championship clubs and will jump at the chance without a second thought for either the club or it's fans. Football must be the only profession when you can screw up so badly and in public and still be offered the opportunity at the same level whilst those they have let down have to carry that burden without them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 He's also likely to get a smaller contract offer if the club think hes more than happy to stay, whereas he may get a more generous offer by not over-commiting himself... There won't be any generous offers, it'll be 3rd division wages, take it or leave it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 There won't be any generous offers, it'll be 3rd division wages, take it or leave it. Relatively speaking I mean. Im not talking 10k a week, im saying the board might throw a little extra bonus in to encourage him, whereas had he come out and said "yes I am staying next season no matter what" he'll get shafted in the contract talks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 I imagine if he gets guaranteed first team football somewhere else he'll be off, if he can't be guaranteed that I expect he will stay, he said that was the big factor in leaving Cardiff and coming to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 im saying the board might throw a little extra bonus in to encourage him, The little extra bonus will only be financial in the form of appearance money that he's more likely to get at AG than elsewhere. If he stays he'll be City's no.1 again, but on 3rd division wages. Heaton, and the club, will both be well aware that he is part of the team that have taken the club back to div1., and he's unlikely to get 'a little extra bonus' for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMS Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Decent keeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jordan Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 It would be nice to have some good news for once! Heaton is great and seems to have a good connection with the fans too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Joe Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 when my 9 yr old son(also a keeper) was mascott this yr, heaton made sure he was ok and had loads of time for my son. and a very good keeper as well, we would do well to find another keeper as good as him as they do seem to be thin on the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendip City Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 There won't be any generous offers, it'll be 3rd division wages, take it or leave it. I don't see why the Championship standard players should have to take a pay cut. I mean, if they believe they're Championship standard, surely they'd take 3rd division money with a bonus taking them up to their old salary IF we go straight back up. The club could surely afford that due to extra revenue generated through gate, sponsorship etc off the back of a successful season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinnionForEngland Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 A decent bloke and a pretty decent goalkeeper, hope he stays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 I don't see why the Championship standard players should have to take a pay cut. I mean, if they believe they're Championship standard, surely they'd take 3rd division money with a bonus taking them up to their old salary IF we go straight back up. The club could surely afford that due to extra revenue generated through gate, sponsorship etc off the back of a successful season. They have to take a pay cut because they've relegated the club. You talk as though the club are desperate to keep them - there may be a case for Heaton, but for most of the others it will be a a great relief to the club to get rid of them. Unlikely there'd be any return to old salaries for City players if we go back up either - don't forget there was going to be a further 40% reduction in wages even if we'd stayed in the Championship. The new players coming in to replace the present crop of failures will no doubt have promotion clauses but even then they'd still be on nothing like the wages of our top ten earners at the moment. It's quite clear the days of BCFC being amongst the higher wage payers in the Championship are very unlikely to ever be repeated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southvillekiddy Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Do like him and good energy for the team if he's got a defence in front of him. Just hope he can add the skill s and confidence to come out for an opposition cross, in addition to being a great stopper and all-round athlete. He has been caught on his line more than once as a header goes past him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Jordan Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Would be chuffed if he was with us next season. Would be one of the top keepers in League One. I get the impression he cares about the club alot, he's a good professional and reminds me of Jon Stead when he does interviews as it's clear he has alot of grattitude towards the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Agree with Nogbad, there should be no exceptions. If he really wants to stay he should do so on third tier wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemmyredjeff Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 How many do you think will stay in the area and head South to Bournemouth next season? I can see some of them going there. I'm sure Bournemouth won't fancy a quick return to L1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Agree with Nogbad, there should be no exceptions. If he really wants to stay he should do so on third tier wages. This. There simply can't be any exceptions anymore. I would like him to stay, but going that 'little extra' for certain players over the years is one of the reasons why we have ended up in this situation. If he wants to stay then great, he would be one of the top keepers in league one and we will certainly do well to get anyone as good as him, but it has to be on a league one wage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screech Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Just thinking if one of the ways around ffp would have owners of clubs employing them at their companies in non jobs, to boost their salaries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Jordan Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Just thinking if one of the ways around ffp would have owners of clubs employing them at their companies in non jobs, to boost their salaries. Wouldn't that then get a bit messy with tax payments etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Wouldn't that then get a bit messy with tax payments etc? Harry Dolman used to do this on the days of the maximum wage. I'm sure SL knows a little about tax payments... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristolCity? Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Signing him up will contribute to further ticket sales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Hope he stays good keeper. Had an eventful season what with being flooded, letting in hundreds of goals, starring in the City Youtube campaign and nearly scoring last week. If he does go hopefully Deano will follow as don't really want him as No. 1 next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 If he does go hopefully Deano will follow as don't really want him as No. 1 next season. Always surprised to hear City fans say things like this - Gerken's easily good enough to be City's keeper in L1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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