Bostwick signs for Stevenage

[Yorkfox]

Originally Posted By: David Holden

This really has nothing to do with MyFc, the Club or anything other than the fact that Bostwick is/was Westley's man and would always rejoin him once he went back into management.

Let's just hope that we had offered MB a new deal so that we can get a fee for him, although with him having been with us such a short time, it won't be a lot.

Can you explain this more ? . Is it due to his age ?. Does the act of offering a player give us rights for getting a fee ? .

[Jimmy]

It's covered by the Bosman ruling.

 

As he was under 24 if we offered him a deal then we are entitled to compensation.

[David Holden]

Because he is under 24, under the Bosman ruling, you get a fee even though he is out of contract, but only if you have offered a new contract. (I think it has to be at least the same as the previous contract, but don't hold me to that)

 

The point of this is to protect small clubs who bring a player through their Youth system, only for him to leave for a big club once he is established.

[KShep]

Assuming a new deal was offered, what kind of fee are we looking at?

 

[Yorkfox]

Thanks both, I take it that if a young player goes at 23 having been with you for 3 years, he is worth more in a possible fee than a man that as been there a year ?

[David Holden]

Originally Posted By: KShep

Assuming a new deal was offered, what kind of fee are we looking at?

Very little I should think as Bostwick has been with us less than a year.

[Bill Kent]

It is a shame when Liam brings out the best in the players he gets, only to lose them to the likes of Westley. Stevenage must have sheds of dosh, but they will still be stuffed at the close of next season with a bit of grit and determination.

 

The problem is that when you have a showcase like Wembley there is a price to pay.

[rsheard]

I'm not attempting to be a MyFC apologist here, but in this case, MyFC is NOT to blame. Daish has had the approval for some weeks now to negotiate with current squad members as he saw fit. For reasons that perhaps only Daish and Bostwick will know, they didn't come to acceptable terms.

 

What concerns me more is that the budget/process for bringing NEW players to the squad has not been sorted!

[eufckev]

Originally Posted By: KShep

As I said on another thread about three hours ago, the less quality players we hold on to, the less chance we have of signing one. Retaining Neil Barratt and Chris McPhee must now be Number One Priority.

Plus don't forget Danny Slatter will be back from his injury. He'll be up for playing again.

[KShep]

Ideally, Slatter would push McPhee into central midfield and return to his right-midfield position. Sacha and Luke Moore are due to sign contracts tomorrow.

[rsheard]

excellent news on those two, especially Sacha.

[Special K]

That is exactly the news I didn't want to hear. I was holding out and hoping that Bostwick would stay on for one more year to see if we get in the Football League or not. Oh well I suppose it was inevitable.

 

But the news of Sacha due to sign a new deal has soften the blow so thanks for the KShep.

 

Now I just hope that we sign Chris McPhee, Luke Moore and Neil Barrett to new deals aswell than I can stop being nervous about players signing new deals.

[KShep]

Hopefully Luke Moore will hit the protein shakes and the gym this summer, get some strength to match his pace, learn from the experience he has, and become a little stronger and more composed next season. I'm repeating myself but we really need a fast, calm striker to make the most of Big John- I really hope Luke will step up and be this striker!

[Richard C]

I dont think he's as weak as people make out and the problem with bulking up too much is the loss of pace.... Think he is good enough as he is... finishing will be key though and all players will be working on this as its what they are paid to do!!

[EUFC superb]

I reckon we can cope without him, once Slatts gets back, perhaps we can move Stacy into the middle, where I feel he plays best.

[rsheard]

I admit Moore's speed is enticing, but I'm not as keen on him overall as many here are. But he's young, so maybe it's just experience that is needed. But for me, he's pushed off the ball far too easily and doesn't score enough, either through rash attempts or being dispossessed too easily. I think we need another, more imposing striker to pair with Akinde. I see Moore as a midfielder, to be honest, where his speed is put to better use. Just my two cents' worth.

[Red Neck]

Definitely ashame that we've lost Bostwick, he and Barrett combined well in midfield. I believe that we're strong play-off contenders for next season, so I don't think Bostwick thinks Stevenage can do any better. So, it must be down to wages and more importantly, his allegiance to Westley. Shame.

[PatMan]

Originally Posted By: rsheard

I admit Moore's speed is enticing, but I'm not as keen on him overall as many here are. But he's young, so maybe it's just experience that is needed. But for me, he's pushed off the ball far too easily and doesn't score enough, either through rash attempts or being dispossessed too easily. I think we need another, more imposing striker to pair with Akinde. I see Moore as a midfielder, to be honest, where his speed is put to better use. Just my two cents' worth.

Your two cents makes perfect sense! Apart from Moore in midfield, there are better options already in place...

[BustaGut]

Maybe Liam feels he can afford to let Bostwick go, has there been any rumours floating around Charley Hearn signing for us ?

[PatMan]

Originally Posted By: BustaGut

Maybe Liam feels he can afford to let Bostwick go, has there been any rumours floating around Charley Hearn signing for us ?

Nothing to stop you starting one!! Some people will believe anything they read on the reliable source of information known as THE INTERNET! Including Sacha going to Chelmsford City!