Tonda Eckert

[trousers]

Alas, I'm almost convinced there has to be a negative angle as to why he hasn't signed a new contract yet. 

Surely, the obvious (and perfect) timing to have signed a new contract was immediately after the FA 'pardon'...? Sticking two fingers up to the EFL and 'marching on' regardless...

But, no... We have Spors deploying the textbook "there's no rush" management deflection technique. 

Maybe I'm just a cynical old fool, and a new contract signing is in the offing but, until then, I'll still continue to be sceptical as to why it's not already done and dusted. I simply can't see a reason to arbitrarily delay matters....

Edited 36 minutes ago by trousers

[hypochondriac]

1 minute ago, trousers said:

Alas, I'm almost convinced there has to be a negative angle as to why he hasn't signed a new contract yet. 

Surely, the obvious (and perfect) timing to have signed a new contract was immediately after the FA 'pardon'... Sticking two fingers up to the EFL and 'marching on' regardless...

But, no... We have Spors deploying the textbook "there's no rush" management deflection technique. 

Maybe I'm just a cynical old fool, and a new contract signing is in the offing but, until then, I'll still continue to be sceptical as to why it's not already done and dusted. I simply can't see a reason to arbitrarily delay matters....

I'm hoping it's done during the international break.

[macca155]

3 minutes ago, trousers said:

Alas, I'm almost convinced there has to be a negative angle as to why he hasn't signed a new contract yet. 

Surely, the obvious (and perfect) timing to have signed a new contract was immediately after the FA 'pardon'...? Sticking two fingers up to the EFL and 'marching on' regardless...

But, no... We have Spors deploying the textbook "there's no rush" management deflection technique. 

Maybe I'm just a cynical old fool, and a new contract signing is in the offing but, until then, I'll still continue to be sceptical as to why it's not already done and dusted. I simply can't see a reason to arbitrarily delay matters....

I wouldn't blame him for wanting to get back to Germany, especially after this year's horrors. His family are there, and a big club will be calling soon.

However I also think he has a laser focus on achieving promotion this year. He won't want anything to detract from that.

I have resolved to enjoy the ride while he's here.

[Saint86]

10 minutes ago, trousers said:

Alas, I'm almost convinced there has to be a negative angle as to why he hasn't signed a new contract yet. 

Surely, the obvious (and perfect) timing to have signed a new contract was immediately after the FA 'pardon'...? Sticking two fingers up to the EFL and 'marching on' regardless...

But, no... We have Spors deploying the textbook "there's no rush" management deflection technique. 

Maybe I'm just a cynical old fool, and a new contract signing is in the offing but, until then, I'll still continue to be sceptical as to why it's not already done and dusted. I simply can't see a reason to arbitrarily delay matters....

I wouldn't be that surprised if he does his bit to get us promoted (make up for last year), and then decides to go for a fresh start. Would be gutting though - if he can take us up into the prem then I reckon he can really build something over a few years.

But let's not get ahead of ourselves. 3 points this weekend, and then promotion are the goals... Anything to do with Tonda longer term is tomorrow's problem.

Edited 26 minutes ago by Saint86