Grayson would struggle to get LB in the changing room let alone LB on the pitchGrayson wouldn't even be competition for the LB at Banbury United...
Grayson would struggle to get LB in the changing room let alone LB on the pitchGrayson wouldn't even be competition for the LB at Banbury United...
You seem to know your stuff @RyanioBirdio..Huddersfield’s starting left back isn’t even on anywhere near 10k a week, and he was signed from L1 the same as Ruffels. The big money doesn’t go to full backs, so while plenty of Championship clubs have numerous players on 15/20/25k a week, it ain’t them. Especially when they’ve come from the lower leagues.
But he has most likely doubled his previous wages and bagged a six-figure signing on fee, so good on him. Even two years on 5k a week would net him £300,000 cash after tax, plus whatever is left from his lump sum for signing on. Many tens of thousands, I’m sure. In total it’s probably worth 350-400k of actual cash in his pocket for two years. If he does enough to earn a third year then he will smash through the half a million mark.
This is why I find it so bizarre when people hold players moving clubs against them. Once you break it down into real, everyday terms and realise the money that is actually on the table, and how long the average person would have to work to pocket those same net sums, it’s another world. If you earn £40,000 a year (a very good wage that an awful lot of people are not on or even near) then based on those numbers Ruffels would earn in two years what you would earn in 12/13.
I don’t know, from what I’ve seen he’s already better than JR In some areas. But then I’ve never really rated him (JR) that highly. I don’t think he was good enough defensively, exposed against good wingers, often out of position and too many times didn’t prevent the cross. Better going forward but then was he as good at doing that as other players we’ve had of late on the opposite side. There are players that go and you’re absolutely gutted about but JR is 100% replaceable and IMO we should improve upon IF we get the right player in the door. The reaction to him leaving on here (or lack of it) kinda proves my point. But I wish him all the very best and i hope he improves at his new club and goes on to better things.In a year or two maybe
From what o saw of him he seems to be lacking in confidence, doesn’t seem to want to take people on and is looking to get rid of the ball from his feet as quick as he can. Another season or two and give them the confidence he may jus t be the left back we’ve been looking for, but at the moment he hasn’t got JR’s Mous.I don’t know, from what I’ve seen he’s already better than JR In some areas. But then I’ve never really rated him (JR) that highly. I don’t think he was good enough defensively, exposed against good wingers, often out of position and too many times didn’t prevent the cross. Better going forward but then was he as good at doing that as other players we’ve had of late on the opposite side. There are players that go and you’re absolutely gutted about but JR is 100% replaceable and IMO we should improve upon IF we get the right player in the door. The reaction to him leaving on here (or lack of it) kinda proves my point. But I wish him all the very best and i hope he improves at his new club and goes on to better things.
He was right about the lack of competition though and that’s something KR should not allow this coming season.
Me I’m best at being LBand his replacement is?
Is Huddersfield so far to go for love?It's a shame to see 6/10, 7/10, at 28 he won't improve posts, about a player that was highly regarded. If Ledson and Rothwell can 'cut it' in the Championship then I'm sure Ruffels can. He will improve if he is regularly playing against better players. If only that header against Coventry went in.
My thoughts are with RyanioBirdio at this difficult time.
"Marry the man today, rather than sigh in sorrow; Marry the man today, and change his ways tomorrow"Huddersfield’s starting left back isn’t even on anywhere near 10k a week, and he was signed from L1 the same as Ruffels. The big money doesn’t go to full backs, so while plenty of Championship clubs have numerous players on 15/20/25k a week, it ain’t them. Especially when they’ve come from the lower leagues.
But he has most likely doubled his previous wages and bagged a six-figure signing on fee, so good on him. Even two years on 5k a week would net him £300,000 cash after tax, plus whatever is left from his lump sum for signing on. Many tens of thousands, I’m sure. In total it’s probably worth 350-400k of actual cash in his pocket for two years. If he does enough to earn a third year then he will smash through the half a million mark.
This is why I find it so bizarre when people hold players moving clubs against them. Once you break it down into real, everyday terms and realise the money that is actually on the table, and how long the average person would have to work to pocket those same net sums, it’s another world. If you earn £40,000 a year (a very good wage that an awful lot of people are not on or even near) then based on those numbers Ruffels would earn in two years what you would earn in 12/13.
Glad to see one of my wild punts has paid off!A few other names worth considering as a suitable replacement for Josh.
Steve Seddon-Brum, Tom Pearce-Wigan and Ibou Touray-Salford.
Good luck to him, hope he does well.Starts the season in the starting 11 against Burnley.
We should try and bring Josh back…![]()
Danny Ward: Huddersfield Town release experienced forward along with eight others
League One club Huddersfield Town release forward Danny Ward after an injury-hit season and announce the departures of eight other players with first-team experience.www.bbc.com
Ruffs is leaving Huddersfield this summer. I'm not expecting the obligatory 'Should we...?' clamour for this one though.
Is he better than Currie and/or Leigh?
Alex Fisher at Bath City, worth a look.Get him back at left-back, o’Dowda on the wing in front him, putting crosses in for Aaron Woodley to score 25 goals #BuyLocal
That guy has certainly been around since leaving us. Some unpleasant injuries too but good to see him still going.Alex Fisher at Bath City, worth a look.