Long re-signs

[Wellup4it]

No, I didn't see this coming either. I wonder where that leaves the Callum Lang saga? Pretty pleased at this news. Long looks promising and knows the club.

[Handsome_Devil]

Burrows had always said negotiations with Long were ongoing, we would have considered that he would yet stay while moving for Lang.

At a complete guess, I think the two scenarios are different enough that Long doesn't rule out Lang. Long was likely away until the coronavirus changed his chance of an offer and suddenly delaying his move home for a one-year deal seemed fine. Whether we adjusted our offer, a la Tait, who knows.

Lang, however, if we actually buy him is clearly meant as an investment to make us money and as such would be a long-term project. Whether we actually pay cash/write off the Kipre clause I've no idea but if he does come permanently you would expect a three-year deal so we can sell at the optimal (price) moment in 12-18 months.

But who knows...from pleading poverty and caution we have had an excellent summer of business to date.

[sieb1886]

Burrows had always said negotiations with Long were ongoing, we would have considered that he would yet stay while moving for Lang.

At a complete guess, I think the two scenarios are different enough that Long doesn't rule out Lang. Long was likely away until the coronavirus changed his chance of an offer and suddenly delaying his move home for a one-year deal seemed fine. Whether we adjusted our offer, a la Tait, who knows.

Lang, however, if we actually buy him is clearly meant as an investment to make us money and as such would be a long-term project. Whether we actually pay cash/write off the Kipre clause I've no idea but if he does come permanently you would expect a three-year deal so we can sell at the optimal (price) moment in 12-18 months.

But who knows...from pleading poverty and caution we have had an excellent summer of business to date.

Not sure if I can handle this TBH. I'm hearing we're also looking at that young Chinese forward Kwiss Ling. If we play 4-3-3, the commentators are gonna have a 'mare ... 'It's Long - to Ling - back to Long - Lang at the back post - Ling's moving in - Long backing up Lang - Lang passes to Long - Long lays in Ling - saved - back to Lang - and it's a Long overdue goal! Sorry, it's OFFSIDE.