Quote ="Trojan Horse"I’m not sure what you think Murphy will be on in his first pro season but I can guess it will be closer to 20k than 40k. Lad was playing academy only less than a year ago. I would hope there’s an element of loyalty from some young players who have developed through the system even if it’s only for 1 season to get us back up. He’s played well but he’s also very inexperienced and learning his trade still. 80k is way steep at this stage of his career. For example wasn’t Kershaw only last year rumoured to be on little more than minimum wage? I really rate Murphy btw too. The reality is we may have to pay players like Murphy a bit more than their on presently this season to stay with us in the championship but it’s all relative.
As you say though it’s not over yet. We have done a great escape more than once. It can happen again.'"
Thats not how it works. The big clubs with money who can spot talent will be well aware of Murphy. They may also agree with your view that he is not worth that but still worthy of a reasonable contract. They will happily pay him an over inflated amount right now knowing that they have secured his services. In a year or two when he really blossoms that extra bit on the top of his salary will look like peanuts and be a shrewd investment.
Also loyalty is a fine virtue but can melt away when cash comes along.
Like we both agree, all speculation technically we still have a slight chance of surviving
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