Post by QPR Report on May 26, 2009 13:04:29 GMT
Hard to write an entire article and not mention QPR!
Zesh Rehman - Setanta Blogging The end of player power?
- This is the first time in my career that I have been a free agent in the off-season and I view it as a positive as it means a potential club will not have to pay a fee for me and can save some money.
-In the current climate, I would say the power has shifted in favour of the clubs as they have a large pool of unattached players to choose from. At Bradford, where I spent the second half of the season on loan, seven or eight players have not had their contracts renewed due to the way the game is going and clubs having smaller squads and budgets to operate on next season.
- I thoroughly enjoyed my three months at Bradford, playing 17 games in four positions and also making positive inroads with the local Asian community in terms of improving integration and cohesion. The number of Asian fans increased largely due to the groundwork of visiting the local schools and speaking to the kids first hand. Everyone from the chairman, manager, fans and local community made me feel at home.
- I have spoken to a few clubs but did not get the same feeling for them as I did for Bradford, and to be fair they are not probably bigger clubs than Bradford even though they are in a higher league.
- Clubs let you know their interest by either contacting you directly or enquiring via your agent if you have one. There is no set time in how quickly a deal can be concluded, it comes down to both parties, the player and the club being happy with the deal. Deals have been known to break down at the final hurdle due to small details, small details that could be the difference maker to the player or the club. On the other hand, talks can stop early if a player’s wage demands are too high or the club’s offer is too low. It’s all about reaching a sensible compromise.
- Luckily, I have had a few offers from clubs to choose from. However these are uncertain and anxious times for lots of players up and down the country who are looking for a club. Some clubs will have two or three targets for each position so the competition is fierce.
- In the off-season it’s down to the individual players to keep fit by doing runs, going to the gym and generally keeping things ticking over. It’s important to have a rest to allow the body and mind to recover. Most clubs provide the players with a program to stick to and it’s up to the player to be professional and return in shape. If you don’t, you will soon be found wanting!
- I tend to have a few weeks of resting and then start slowly to get things going again so I can return in decent shape. I am looking forward to pre-season and, ideally that will be at Bradford, as I loved my time at the club and really settled in well. Hopefully, a good deal can be concluded fairly soon so I can hit the ground running next season and embrace all the challenges on and off the pitch"
Zesh Rehman - Setanta Blogging The end of player power?
- This is the first time in my career that I have been a free agent in the off-season and I view it as a positive as it means a potential club will not have to pay a fee for me and can save some money.
-In the current climate, I would say the power has shifted in favour of the clubs as they have a large pool of unattached players to choose from. At Bradford, where I spent the second half of the season on loan, seven or eight players have not had their contracts renewed due to the way the game is going and clubs having smaller squads and budgets to operate on next season.
- I thoroughly enjoyed my three months at Bradford, playing 17 games in four positions and also making positive inroads with the local Asian community in terms of improving integration and cohesion. The number of Asian fans increased largely due to the groundwork of visiting the local schools and speaking to the kids first hand. Everyone from the chairman, manager, fans and local community made me feel at home.
- I have spoken to a few clubs but did not get the same feeling for them as I did for Bradford, and to be fair they are not probably bigger clubs than Bradford even though they are in a higher league.
- Clubs let you know their interest by either contacting you directly or enquiring via your agent if you have one. There is no set time in how quickly a deal can be concluded, it comes down to both parties, the player and the club being happy with the deal. Deals have been known to break down at the final hurdle due to small details, small details that could be the difference maker to the player or the club. On the other hand, talks can stop early if a player’s wage demands are too high or the club’s offer is too low. It’s all about reaching a sensible compromise.
- Luckily, I have had a few offers from clubs to choose from. However these are uncertain and anxious times for lots of players up and down the country who are looking for a club. Some clubs will have two or three targets for each position so the competition is fierce.
- In the off-season it’s down to the individual players to keep fit by doing runs, going to the gym and generally keeping things ticking over. It’s important to have a rest to allow the body and mind to recover. Most clubs provide the players with a program to stick to and it’s up to the player to be professional and return in shape. If you don’t, you will soon be found wanting!
- I tend to have a few weeks of resting and then start slowly to get things going again so I can return in decent shape. I am looking forward to pre-season and, ideally that will be at Bradford, as I loved my time at the club and really settled in well. Hopefully, a good deal can be concluded fairly soon so I can hit the ground running next season and embrace all the challenges on and off the pitch"