Kalas - Signed for Schalke04

[RedorDead BCFC]

6 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

I don't see how they can splash cash given their likely FFP position.

I was told by a Cardiff fan it’s all to do with the Sala transfer with FIFA issueing a transfer embargo. But FIFA lifted it after they paid an instalment but EFL won’t lift it.
But they can still sign OOC players.   

[Merrick's Marvels]

1 minute ago, Port Said Red said:

When people put him into a list of about 6 other players who can play as a CB, I find myself hoping that @Ecko is closer to his wage valuation than @Kid in the Riot. The latter amount sound a big amount of dosh for a squad player.

Fully fit, he's not a squad player though. 

Edited June 12, 2023 by Merrick's Marvels

[Mr Popodopolous]

3 minutes ago, RedorDead BCFC said:

I was told by a Cardiff fan it’s all to do with the Sala transfer with FIFA issueing a transfer embargo. But FIFA lifted it after they paid an instalment but EFL won’t lift it.
But they can still sign OOC players.   

Sure and thanks but their FFP position itself doesn't look too clever.

They don't have major offsets, we are still on the £39m cycle.and they lost granted pre offsets £26m in 2021-22. Their Parachute Payments are gone, and they are not very good sellers of players.

Given their income of £20m or so a year typically I expect they have an FFP challenge ahead.

Look at the issues we had over 12-18 months. With income £10m higher.

Edited June 12, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous

[RedorDead BCFC]

1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Sure and thanks but their FFP position itself doesn't look too clever.

They don't have major offsets, we are still on the £39m cycle.and they lost granted pre offsets £26m in 2021-22. Their Parachute Payments are gone, and they are not very good sellers of players.

Given their income of £20m or so a year typically I expect they have an FFP challenge ahead

Fingers crossed 

[Negan]

6 minutes ago, Merrick's Marvels said:

Fully fit, he's not a squad player though. 

The risk is for how many games will he be fully fit? Great player but isn’t worth the money if he’s only going to give us 5-10 games a season. 

[Mr Popodopolous]

4 minutes ago, RedorDead BCFC said:

Fingers crossed 

The Fixed asset loophole is gone, sponsorships must be fair value- I susoecy thay paet of theit compliance and or spend strategy has been linked to the Sale case. I believe we were monitored or voluntarily did so to a similar level so given the new rules that are designed to prevent a breach before it happens...

[Tim Monaghan]

10 hours ago, westonred said:

I really cant see how he could live on only £15k a week can someone start a crowdfunding page for him

Imagine what he was on at Chelsea!!!

[Mr Popodopolous]

Financials aside, I think our offer certainly fair but whether he will go for it only time will tell. Hopefully won't drag too long.

[Davefevs]

29 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said:

Which Champ clubs other than parachute can pay him more than us? Boro? Stoke? Enough to make it worth his while to move?

I don't see him as attractive to any parachute club

I think he either goes abroad or stays here

 

Those two for sure…plus I reckon a few others as there’s no transfer fee.  Coventry have just offered Dasilva more than he’d get here for example.  Cardiff (nooooooooo!), Sunderland???

Agree, abroad must be a viable option.

[One Team]

33 minutes ago, Merrick's Marvels said:

Fully fit, he's not a squad player though. 

Agreed, best defender at the club and would have to be first choice if fit. 

[tin]

3 hours ago, Jerseybean said:

Anyone know when (if) there is a  deadline for a decision? Perhaps it isn’t that straightforward but for the Club and the player it would be helpful to know that by such and such a date everyone knows what’s happening.

I’d imagine his contract ends on 30 June, so if he ain’t signed a new deal by then he’ll be out the door. 

[Roger Red Hat]

18 minutes ago, One Team said:

Agreed, best defender at the club and would have to be first choice if fit. 

Not sure I'm convinced of that.

[Merrick's Marvels]

45 minutes ago, Negan said:

The risk is for how many games will he be fully fit? 

See my post 6 hours ago.

[Mr Popodopolous]

4 minutes ago, Roger Red Hat said:

Not sure I'm convinced of that.

He has the best pedigree of any of our current defenders however.

2 promotions, 2 playoff campaigns at this level across 4 campaigns prior to joining us.

[Davefevs]

6 minutes ago, tin said:

I’d imagine his contract ends on 30 June, so if he ain’t signed a new deal by then he’ll be out the door. 

Yep, contractually.  And we’d be paying him a month’s severance, assuming he didn’t get fixed up within the month.

[PHILINFRANCE]

1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

He has the best pedigree of any of our current defenders however.

2 promotions, 2 playoff campaigns at this level across 4 campaigns prior to joining us.

Plus ‘a few’ international matches, including The European Championships.

[Mr Popodopolous]

Just now, PHILINFRANCE said:

Plus ‘a few’ international matches, including The European Championships.

Very much so. Was quite impressed with him in last Euros, certainly remember him v Holland he seemed quite good. Real shame about the injuries.

[Roger Red Hat]

10 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

He has the best pedigree of any of our current defenders however.

2 promotions, 2 playoff campaigns at this level across 4 campaigns prior to joining us.

Maybe, but I think our defence has been better without him and Bentley in it.

[KegCity]

15 minutes ago, Roger Red Hat said:

Not sure I'm convinced of that.

Don’t think you can struggle as much as Kalas does with crosses and be our best defender. He’s been noticeably below the standard he set during his loan spell since arriving permanently. 
 

He rightfully gets plaudits and he’s a solid championship defender but if the higher wages in the thread are accurate I wouldn’t keep him when there’s very little certainty he’d be starting most weeks. If we stick with a back 4 then I think it’s Vyner, Dickie and Kalas fighting to start with Atkinson to come into the mix too.

[Mr Popodopolous]

5 minutes ago, Roger Red Hat said:

Maybe, but I think our defence has been better without him and Bentley in it.

Injury has done him few favours IMO.

[Azed]

Are there better CBs than TK to be found on a  free at £10k pw?

 

Edited June 12, 2023 by Azed
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[Davefevs]

7 minutes ago, Roger Red Hat said:

Maybe, but I think our defence has been better without him and Bentley in it.

6 minutes ago, KegCity said:

Don’t think you can struggle as much as Kalas does with crosses and be our best defender. He’s been noticeably below the standard he set during his loan spell since arriving permanently. 
 

He rightfully gets plaudits and he’s a solid championship defender but if the higher wages in the thread are accurate I wouldn’t keep him when there’s very little certainty he’d be starting most weeks. If we stick with a back 4 then I think it’s Vyner, Dickie and Kalas fighting to start with Atkinson to come into the mix too.

Albeit, very limited minutes this season…I thought he was so classy, a step above anyone else.

That’s not to say in previous seasons he’s always hit the heights, but those few games this season was Rolls-Royce like.

I’ve said before, whatever happens with him, happens.  I won’t review in hindsight, imho it is such a balanced decision.

[Davefevs]

1 minute ago, Azed said:

Are there better CBs than TM to be found on a  free at £10k pw?

 

TM?

Is that a Freudian slip, and probably equates to what Taylor Moore was on!!!

[Azed]

Just now, Davefevs said:

TM?

Is that a Freudian slip, and probably equates to what Taylor Moore was on!!!

Error, error. I've edited it. 

[The Swan and Cemetery]

3 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Albeit, very limited minutes this season…I thought he was so classy, a step above anyone else.

That’s not to say in previous seasons he’s always hit the heights, but those few games this season was Rolls-Royce like.

I’ve said before, whatever happens with him, happens.  I won’t review in hindsight, imho it is such a balanced decision.

Guessing if we have put on offer on the table that’s towards, if not at, the top end of what we’ll pay, then Rennie’s view must be this season was an exception TK can recover from, rather than a cumulative build up over his career that will mean he’ll struggle to say fit from now on. If TK has the same view, not surprising he’s looking at other options. As long as we’ve a clear deadline for a decision (everything about NP suggests we will have), then think whether he stays (good player) or goes (expensive player), I’d be pretty ambivalent. 

[Taz]

9 hours ago, Jimbo123 said:

How've you concluded that?

His availability the last couple of seasons has been utterly shite.

Not going into full stats again, search for it on one of the bigger Kalas threads if you want.

Last season though he played 35 games - therefore missed 11 games (exc. Cup games) - hardly shite. 

This season, yeah not good, but not a small injury either. 

I don't really care what individual opinions are, but 35 games.....

[Taz]

9 hours ago, exAtyeoMax said:

he could go to Cardiff and stay in the area?

Be amazed if they could get anywhere near us in terms of wages. Not quite a Rovers pot to piss in, but not far I don't think.

[exAtyeoMax]

1 hour ago, Taz said:

Be amazed if they could get anywhere near us in terms of wages. Not quite a Rovers pot to piss in, but not far I don't think.

Basically, he could go anywhere and still stay in the Bristol area. A lot of players don’t move down to Bristol

[formerly known as ivan]

This has all the makings of Baker last season…

[BetterRedthanBlue]

I don't blame him for looking elsewhere when we've offered reduced terms and if he goes he's been a fantastic servant to the club and I wish him all the best.

If he stays then absolutely great I rate him highly.