Two more years for Nahki

[steveybadger]

1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

He deserves it, has knuckled down when out of the side and delivered when in it. Seems to have worked well wirh Conway.

It will save a bit on amortisation and presumably a wage reduction.

Otoh he is 32- will be 33 next season and 34 in 2024-25 if still here- at what point will his effectiveness start to wane? Not a reflection on him, happens to all players.

Was going to post something similar - given his age I feel slightly uneasy about this. He’s undoubtedly worth a contract on this season’s form, but in2 years time? There’s no point offering a contract extension which costs a similar amount over the longer term, if the player isn’t able to cut it in the future. But on balance I guess it’s a good deal overall

[Lrrr]

42 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said:

Football eh, funny old game. From Zero to Hero but well a deserved extension

Maybe I was wrong to say he was our worst ever signing based on age, wage and length of contract

[Mr Popodopolous]

1 minute ago, And Its Smith said:

Would assume it’s on wages at least 33% less than before.  

On FB, seen it suggested was 20 pct lower, Exiled Robin suggested 30 pct too.

[LondonBristolian]

Just now, steveybadger said:

Was going to post something similar - given his age I feel slightly uneasy about this. He’s undoubtedly worth a contract on this season’s form, but in2 years time? There’s no point offering a contract extension which costs a similar amount over the longer term, if the player isn’t able to cut it in the future. But on balance I guess it’s a good deal overall

I get what you mean but, at the same time, his game is based on instinct and positional awareness rather than pace and physicality. As long as he maintains his basic fitness levels, he's not going to have the same drop-off between 32 and 34 as a player who relies on pace and relentless energy. Plus it sounds like he's a good role model/mentor for younger players so I can see the rationale for thinking he'll still be able to contribute for the next two and a half years.

[Dolman Block B]

Wonderful news 

Cracking professional 

[LondonBristolian]

30 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said:

Yeah I think I’m assuming Bentley and Massengo are gone. Options will be taken on Vyner and O’Leary (and FWIW Semenyo) but not on Martin.

I can see DaSilva being extended (contract not height although he needs that) - he’s not playing in a position where people pay a premium so reduced terms in line with the market is affordable.

Kalas I have no earthly clue. If he’s fit I’d want to keep him - normally there’s no chance but the injuries have obliterated his wage value in the market so I think he may still be affordable at a drastically reduced level.

I think that's all a fair assessment. Dasilva is a tricky one - I get the impression he's not quite what Pearson wants in a full-back but, if he is willing to take a wage cut to reflect the current market, he might represent better value than anyone else we can find out there.

I have no idea what I want us to do regarding Kalas. There is no doubt that, on reduced terms and fully fit, he's an asset but I think a lot will have to come down to whether the coaches and physios feel we can get him fit and playing regularly. 

[RIch7]

Great news. A model professional and an excellent player who will score goals.

[And Its Smith]

4 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

On FB, seen it suggested was 20 pct lower, Exiled Robin suggested 30 pct too.

Just guess work though isn’t it. Nobody knows 

[WarksRobin]

Sends a message to some of our other players too. Pearson values attitude.

[bbew]

Quite amusing reading these posts.

2022 - Nahki Wells - Model professional with perfect attitude when out of the team in 2021.

2021 - Nahki Wells - Terrible body language, should make his own way to matches as is endangering others by (apparently) choosing not be be vaccinated. 

[Red Army 75]

Great news . Was calling for him to go last season. Totally proved me wrong. Player of the season for me. 

[slartibartfast]

He obviously doesn't want to be here !

[Jerseybean]

https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/wells-pens-new-deal/

[redsocks]

Great news.considering how he was slagged off on this forum most weeks now it seems he has finally won the fans over.

[Mr Popodopolous]

It eases my FFP concerns a little too, at least in terms of restriction on our activity. I know that the EFL withdrew approval from Derby and their activation of a year option on Marriott as his wage exceeded an embargo limit about 2 years ago but that's fairly unprecedented.

[LondonBristolian]

20 minutes ago, bbew said:

Quite amusing reading these posts.

2022 - Nahki Wells - Model professional with perfect attitude when out of the team in 2021.

2021 - Nahki Wells - Terrible body language, should make his own way to matches as is endangering others by (apparently) choosing not be be vaccinated. 

I think it demonstrates that - for all the falling out we get on here when we are losing - the vast majority of us are open-minded enough to change our opinion when the facts change. In Wells' first couple of years here, he didn't seem to be gelling with the team. He's worked hard and completely turned it around and people have changed their views accordingly. 

My own view on Wells changed in the win at QPR at the beginning of last season. He came on and - quite aside from his last minute goal - showed an utterly phenomenal level of workrate and commitment. Opportunities remained limited last season but all the evidence suggests he stayed positive and helped younger players who others might see as rivals and not want to assist. And then this season he's taken his chance and been phenomenal. 

[Robbored]

Delighted he’s extended his contract. A model professional and excellent example to the younger guys who regularly mention Nahki in their various interviews.

[Lanterne Rouge]

Excellent news IMO. We`re now seeing the Nahki we thought we`d signed way back when because he`s being played in the correct position and consistently. I can`t think of anyone better to help Tommy continue his development for another two years. As others have also said, who else could we have afforded and tempted here?

When we sell Tommy for £20m in two years we will have a lot to thank him for.

[Jerseybean]

Interview with NW: https://youtu.be/C7mCEa5G8As

[Negan]

Good news. I’d imagine we’re losing Semenyo in the summer, should he not want to renew. Martin will be off and whilst I see Bell has potential. He probably needs to be loaned out for the season. So just leaves us with Conway and Weimann, so Wells signing is much needed considering we probably wouldn’t be able to bring in someone as good as him. Just need to get a few others tied down and a few sold. Hopefully if we can manage to survive we’ll have the backbone of a half decent team. Just don’t trust the manager to sign the right ones. 

[WWred]

Could not wait to see the back of his after his missed penalty vs Norwich, just did not seem like he wanted to be here since day one.

 

However, fair play - certainly shows it can be turned around with the right attitude!

[Ska Junkie]

Very happy with that.

Good on you Nahki.

[Robbored]

23 minutes ago, Jerseybean said:

Interview with NW: https://youtu.be/C7mCEa5G8As

Good interview. He comes over really well. Easy to see why Nige and others like and admire him.

[Bris Red]

1 hour ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

On FB, seen it suggested was 20 pct lower, Exiled Robin suggested 30 pct too.

Still a decent wedge if the supposed original contract he was on was £20 k a week as rumoured.

Could be a case of Nahki wanting to stay and also realising at his age and without really setting the world a light over the past few season (fair play he has been much improved of late) then he and his agent both probably realise he wouldn’t have had much better offers elsewhere so staying put is the best option for him financially even on reduced terms.

Either way I’m happy with the news, as others have said to replace him with somebody better wouldn’t be realistic with our current financial constraints. It’s a good move by the club for sure.

Edited December 23, 2022 by Bris Red

[hertsexile]

Excellent news a true professional great mentor to young Conway. 
He sets an example to others in the squad great attitude 

[Numero Uno]

He could probably squeeze £2k per week more elsewhere if he and his agent really gave it a go but if he’s happy in the area, family is settled, been sensible with the money he has earned and is enjoying his football it’s an obvious decision to make at this stage of his career.

[GrahamC]

1 hour ago, And Its Smith said:

Just guess work though isn’t it. Nobody knows 

Correct.

As he was said to be one of our highest two paid players (which is logical as we bought him from a club in the Prem) I think we can safely assume though that it is a significant reduction, as no way would we be paying the sums he was previously on to anyone now.

[Unan]

I love Nakhi but bloody wish he wasn’t anti vac #moveToPolitics

[Redrascal2]

Great news. He has been a credit to himself and the club. And I guess also he  has been a great help in the development of Conway.

[steveybadger]

1 hour ago, LondonBristolian said:

I get what you mean but, at the same time, his game is based on instinct and positional awareness rather than pace and physicality. As long as he maintains his basic fitness levels, he's not going to have the same drop-off between 32 and 34 as a player who relies on pace and relentless energy. Plus it sounds like he's a good role model/mentor for younger players so I can see the rationale for thinking he'll still be able to contribute for the next two and a half years.

Yep that’s fair.