Who's going to blink first then?

[Father Dougal]

At the very least negotiations re bulut started weeks ago. Almost certainly before then but the club said publicly weeks ago talks were happening and offers made.

However since then........

With us moving towards June how much longer can this play out for? Obviously the longer it goes on the less likely bulut will be staying. Then the new manager search begins etc......

Surely will be an announcement one way or another this week?

[Hilts]

Re: Who's going to blink first then?

Im 75 % that he signs.

[Nobody's Rep]

Re: Who's going to blink first then?

Im 75 % that he signs.

I am not so sure but then I'm losing any interest in the process as this should have been decided weeks ago when we knew we would be staying in the championship - it's all a bit shambolic really and seems we do this on repeat now hence no progress or stability let alone starting on the back foot re recruitment and pre season tours

Let's hope the other board is right for once and there is something big happening - at least that will be exciting or probably not - oh I don't know 😂😂

[The Bloop]

Re: Who's going to blink first then?

I don't think his family fancy moving over here for just a year, so unless it's a longer offer he won't sign.

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

Re: Who's going to blink first then?

Even if Bulut does stay, after not getting it sorted before the season ended, Tan apparently having to be persuaded to offer an extension and a long period of clearly not seeing eye to eye about something, it doesn't bode well for a productive relationship does it.

[splott parker]

Re: Who's going to blink first then?

I don't think his family fancy moving over here for just a year, so unless it's a longer offer he won't sign.

I’d have thought it’s the safety net of compensation that’s uppermost in their minds not the actual relocation. Don’t think it’d be an issue if he were to be sacked one year into a three year contract and they returned home with a hefty pay out.

[Trigger]

Re: Who's going to blink first then?

Absolute shambles.

Circus is at the stadium this week, may as well get them a permanent residency.

[A Quiet Monkfish]

Re: Who's going to blink first then?

He's been offered a 1yr contract - that's pretty much agreed. A manager with just Turkish football experience isn't going to be snapped up by a club in a better position than City, and I don't think his playing the family card will wash with Tan & Co. So presumably they're just ironing out a few details or else he's stalling for other offers as his agent puts the word out. Good luck with that !

[the other bob wilson]

Re: Who's going to blink first then?

I am not so sure but then I'm losing any interest in the process as this should have been decided weeks ago when we knew we would be staying in the championship - it's all a bit shambolic really and seems we do this on repeat now hence no progress or stability let alone starting on the back foot re recruitment and pre season tours

Let's hope the other board is right for once and there is something big happening - at least that will be exciting or probably not - oh I don't know 😂😂

“I’m losing any interest in the process” sums it up for me as well.

[pipster]

Re: Who's going to blink first then?

He should sign it - if it has been offered and then he should immediately start looking for another job.
Being selfish he should take all the money we are offering to make sure he can pay his bills etc - and then look for something longer term elsewhere. He should play the club at their own game. We cant commit for whatever reason - that is a 2 way street, he should do the same.

[Eric the Half a Bee]

Re: Who's going to blink first then?

I don't think his family fancy moving over here for just a year, so unless it's a longer offer he won't sign.

I'm not sure how much of that I believe, more that he's looking for a better deal so if it goes tits up, he gets paid up and he can stay here at our expense with his family and have the luxury of having lots of time to decide where to go to next.

[Cleve van Leef]

Re: Who's going to blink first then?

The silence is deafening

[Nobody's Rep]

Re: Who's going to blink first then?

The silence is deafening

Same last year didn't appoint lamouche and then had no back up plan and wasted time to appear not the successor

This is the thing for me we have consistent key members of the board for a while and yet they just don't seem to advance and learn in their thinking

Pretty demoralising - what's that saying about doing the same thing and expecting different results

[Eric the Half a Bee]

Re: Who's going to blink first then?

Same last year didn't appoint lamouche and then had no back up plan and wasted time to appear not the successor

This is the thing for me we have consistent key members of the board for a while and yet they just don't seem to advance and learn in their thinking

Pretty demoralising - what's that saying about doing the same thing and expecting different results

I would have thought the board would already have drawn up, months ago, a suitable list of replacements based on their footballing philosophy, recruitment ability and success in bringing young players through.

If Alan Sugar was in charge, I'm sure he'd point the finger at Tan and say "You're Fired"...

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Re: Who's going to blink first then?

He should sign it - if it has been offered and then he should immediately start looking for another job.
Being selfish he should take all the money we are offering to make sure he can pay his bills etc - and then look for something longer term elsewhere. He should play the club at their own game. We cant commit for whatever reason - that is a 2 way street, he should do the same.

A person on a message board stating that an experienced football manager shouldn't try to negotiate regarding his next contract :hehe: