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Elliot Watt

Discussion in 'Where are they now' started by Park bantam, Jan 14, 2021.

  1. Smartmart

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    I would be pretty surprised if watt returns. Would have expected this to have been done. Reckon city could be haggling over compo with another club.
     
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  2. Dennis

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    That's a bit of a myth and the reality is a little more complex. A player joins a new club once any residual contractual & employment stuff have been finalised between the player, his old club and his new club. More importantly, it cannot happen before the player's registration at his new club has been finalised with the FA/EFL. This season, the registration can happen anytime after June 10 but not before. When the transfer is announced is different and is a matter between the 3 parties and can often be prior to the registration having been completed. I'm sure you've noticed that we've already announced several new players prior to Jun 10.
     
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  3. Fordy117

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    Not saying clubs can't announce a player but officially on a free transfer they can't be registered until the 1st of July. So with Watt the parties involved can be haggling over compensation but more than likely personal terms have been agreed and he knows what club he is joining. If compensation can't be agreed then it will go to the courts but come before on on the 1st it will be announced he's off to x club. No rush in announcing it when clearly staying isn't happening.

    His days at VP lots numbered at this moment.
     
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  4. YungNath

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    I suspect something has already been agreed for him and city are just waiting for an opportune moment to announce he's gone, sparks is generally pretty good at that sort of thing.
     
  5. Cromy

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    I have been told Watt re-signed.
     
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  6. Park bantam

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    Hope so
     
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  7. Cromy

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    Unfortunately probably not. The lad that told me is a dick and a Sheffield Wednesday fan. So it probably means he is going there.
     
  8. Ulysses S Grant

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    Yeah right. Lincoln maybe. He's not good enough for Sheffield Wednesday
     
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    I think this is definitely the case. Definitely is a strong word. If the club don't want to pay what we want and darent risk a tribunal he may stay but not ideal as he wants to go
     
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    Well let him resign and send him out on loan then.
     
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  11. nicknameless

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    Am I the only one who doesn't care? Occasional holywood ball. Caught in position too much, poor tackler and about as pacey as I am at 50.
     
  12. Park bantam

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    Disagree I think he topped the charts at one stage for pass completions still has a bit to learn but was playing superbly towards the end of the season would do him good to have one more season at this level and I hope he does
     
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  13. nicknameless

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    Is he planning a move to the NPL?
     
  14. borderlescott

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    I dunno if Watt has signed elsewhere and we’re are just delaying announcing it (most likely) but I tell you what, he must look at Smallwood signing and surely think about wanting to partner him in the middle. That would be a fantastic central pairing that would be better than anything else in the league.

    you could understand if he’s ready to move up a division like the Lincoln lads but this is Mark Hughes you are working with and a Championship midfielder partner. Could slip in a few release clauses and sign for another few years.
     
  15. TallinnBantam

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    Or he could look at Smallwood coming, as less game time for him. All depends what formation MH wants to play, and if we bring in another holding midfielder.

    I'm not fussed if he leaves. Flatters to deceive. Too many sideways passes, loses possession and is prone to some rash challenges. The club needs to take a hard line with these out of contract players. If they don't want to commit, then move on. Same with Charlie Wood.
     
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    If we withdraw their offer we only suffer as we lose any compensation we'd be owed
     
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    I wonder if Charlie Wood has had other offers to chew over. I fully expected him to be one of the first out of contract players to have been happy to sign back on.

    Personally know very little about him. I presume he is one of our better youngsters?
     
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    Yep, I know and agree with that. Just saying, that I'm glad (and hope) we stick to our guns, and not come back with any counter offers.
     
  19. Botswana Bantam

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    It's not looking so great for him now, really is it?

    If he goes, that will be fine, we've all kind of accepted it.

    If he stays, he is probably doing so because there was a lack of agreement on compensation and not because he wasn't wanted elsewhere or indeed because he really wanted to stay!

    He needs to be a bit careful here. He could end up losing a bit of development time if he ends up staying and not playing/starting every match.
     
  20. WilsdenBantam

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    It wouldn’t surprise me if he’s already signed but they announce him with the youngsters who have just been given deals, Sparks said half a dozen. Wouldn’t surprise me if we were making an under 23 team tbh as it seems strange to delay these announcements when in the past they’ve been done straight away unless there’s something to go with them such as a development team.
     
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