Toby Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 I don't think the standard 'insurance' is anywhere near as comprehensive as you think it is. For there to be a range of rehab options for an injury is pretty commonplace and not all of them are going to fall under those terms (and shouldn't, otherwise the premiums would have to be ridiculous to cover all specialist and private options out there). In fact didn't this just happen with another player at the club in the last 12 months? It seems like we've been through this debate already. Aye- Robert Thomson, was it not? I certainly remember within the last 2-3 years talking to someone inside Cappielow that told me that the reason they don’t get medical insurance for the players is that it isn’t actually worthwhile financially and they’re as well running the risk as under normal circumstances they’d spend less on medical costs by just paying for operations as required. There is of course an element of risk with this strategy but I suppose with most of the players now on year-to-year contracts, they can just as easily be cast aside if the club doesn’t think it’s worth the money. Hardly makes us an attractive prospect to sign for in the first place, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_M Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Aye- Robert Thomson, was it not? I certainly remember within the last 2-3 years talking to someone inside Cappielow that told me that the reason they don’t get medical insurance for the players is that it isn’t actually worthwhile financially and they’re as well running the risk as under normal circumstances they’d spend less on medical costs by just paying for operations as required. There is of course an element of risk with this strategy but I suppose with most of the players now on year-to-year contracts, they can just as easily be cast aside if the club doesn’t think it’s worth the money. Hardly makes us an attractive prospect to sign for in the first place, however. Also Jamie McGowan the other year too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Toon Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Reece Lyon extends his contract until 2022. Very good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONofmemories Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Actively looking to add new faces before Hibs game on Saturday. TIME FOR CHANGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_M Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Good to see us getting him tied down for a couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Think he has huge potential if he keeps his head down and progressing every week. I was really impressed with his goal on Saturday. Good long ball forward but then got on the end of the return pass and showed great composure with the finish. Hopefully if Cadden and Nesbitt keep going the way they are we can get them on longer contracts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRVMP Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 That's superb news. Even moreso than Strapp, he's the youth product who's shown the most comfort at our level of football. Well done to the club for getting him tied down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperorGunning Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 If we can get Cadden, Strapp and Nesbitt into longer term contracts now we should be laughing our way to the bank because I would be shocked if teams aren't trying to snap them up next June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoon Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Very pleased with that. Hopefully he continues to kick on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madton Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Pleasantly surprised seeing as he only signed a new contract back in March. Probably a few quid better off every week and we have him for an extra year. As others have mentioned, get Nesbitt and Cadden signed up on longer contracts and build the squad around those 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunning1874 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 That’s fantastic news. Good to see the club actively tying players with potential down rather than only starting to think about it in March - hopefully we can start building a core to remain in place for a few seasons meaning we’re not looking for an entire squad on an annual basis. Obviously one year contracts will remain the norm which is only sensible for a club at our level, but with players at Lyon’s age who’ve shown that level of quality it’s great to sign them up earlier. If we can get Strapp signed on a longer contract too then brilliant, and even if we do lose them rather than having them stick around for years it can be for a credible transfer fee rather than another Tiffoney/Quitongo situation. Brian Wake my Lord, Brian Wake Brian Wake my Lord, Brian Wake Brian Wake my Lord, Brian Wake Oh Lord, Brian Wake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Toon Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Given all of Crawford Rae's comments about breaking even and self suffiency, it's hard to imagine that he would have allowed this deal to go ahead without the MCT money. If that is the case it is the first real tangible sign that the initiative may prove worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_M Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Given all of Crawford Rae's comments about breaking even and self suffiency, it's hard to imagine that he would have allowed this deal to go ahead without the MCT money. If that is the case it is the first real tangible sign that the initiative may prove worthwhile. Alternatively, there's absolutely no basis for anything you just said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BishopBrennan Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 We're apparently looking at a loan deal for goalkeeper Jon McCracken. He's a goalkeeper in Norwich's U23 side, previously played for Hamilton. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jon-mccracken/profil/spieler/403564 You address me by my proper title, you little bollocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Toon Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Alternatively, there's absolutely no basis for anything you just said. My comment is speculative based on the events to which I referred. 'If that is the case' is something of a hint in that regard. Are you dismissing it as out of the question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Erm yes, I'm sure that committing to Reece Lyon's wages until 2022 was the tipping point between the sunny uplands of break-even sustainability and doing a Rangers instead. The site is supposed to be a place for the extended 'family' of Morton supporters - having an affinity with people that you don't know, because you share a love of your local football club. It's not supposed to be about point scoring and showing how 'clever' or 'funny' you are, or just being downright rude and offensive to people you don't know, because you can get away with it. Unfortunately, it seems the classic case of people who have little standing/presence in real life, use this forum as a way of making themselves feel as if they are something. It's sad, and I've said that before.. So, having been on Morton forums for about 15 years I guess, I've had enough... well done t*ssers, another Morton supporter driven away. You can all feel happy at how 'clever' you are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_M Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 My comment is speculative based on the events to which I referred. 'If that is the case' is something of a hint in that regard. Are you dismissing it as out of the question? You seemed to be dismissing as out of the question the alternative with your 'hard to imagine' opening. It's really not. Their sustainability message has always been laced with 'the youths' and hopeful sales, so it's entirely likely Crawford would have signed off on a (what's likely to be a cheap) extension to our current main breakthrough asset, especially after the fuck ups that led to our previous 2 assets leaving for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddie Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Tele reporter has confirmed we have paid for Pearson’s ankle operation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitanus Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Tele reporter has confirmed we have paid for Pearson’s ankle operation What else did Dan Gowar tell you? *insert signature here* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Toon Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 You seemed to be dismissing as out of the question the alternative with your 'hard to imagine' opening. It's really not. Their sustainability message has always been laced with 'the youths' and hopeful sales, so it's entirely likely Crawford would have signed off on a (what's lipkely to be a cheap) extension to our current main breakthrough asset, especially after the fuck ups that led to our previous 2 assets leaving for nothing. Fair comment, but this is the first season under the new 'break even' and 'not subsidising' regime, the first principle of which is you only commit money that you either have already received or are sure to get through existing revenue streams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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