[Mr Mercury]

If we can get Novak for a similar amount to what we're paying him now, with maybe a little more, then I'd go for it. But I'd much rather use the money from getting rid of supposed high earners like SEB and Herd on bringing in 3/4 good players. Of course that depends on the budget constraints and the amount we have to pay SEB to leave.

[marlons curtains]

Novak seems an astute bloke and even at 27/28, probably realises he's peaked in terms of his earning powers. He also seems to enjoy being here, playing regularly and being appreciated.
I think a wage in the region of what Gary Roberts was earning, or certainly something close to what we were to prepared to pay that lump Higdon, may just get him here. Probably with bonuses attached. The board have an opportunity here to appease a little.

[Westbars Spireite]

marlons curtains, on 02 May 2016 - 09:28 AM, said:

Novak seems an astute bloke and even at 27/28, probably realises he's peaked in terms of his earning powers. He also seems to enjoy being here, playing regularly and being appreciated.
I think a wage in the region of what Gary Roberts was earning, or certainly something close to what we were to prepared to pay that lump Higdon, may just get him here. Probably with bonuses attached. The board have an opportunity here to appease a little.

He said he's interesting in signing permanently and whilst that's obviously cash dependent he doesn't strike me as someone who'd chuck out cheap soundbites to keep fans onside.

[dim view]

marlons curtains, on 02 May 2016 - 09:28 AM, said:

Novak seems an astute bloke and even at 27/28, probably realises he's peaked in terms of his earning powers. He also seems to enjoy being here, playing regularly and being appreciated.
I think a wage in the region of what Gary Roberts was earning, or certainly something close to what we were to prepared to pay that lump Higdon, may just get him here. Probably with bonuses attached. The board have an opportunity here to appease a little.

Here here.*
Similar to the Jack situation.
If he does sign, I hope he moves local. I think we had 4 travelling up from Brum - Novak, Herd, Dion, Seb -and it's not ideal.

* Edit. Just decided to look this up. Shows what I know.
'The correct term is, "hear, hear!" It is an abbreviation for "hear, all ye good people, hear what this brilliant and eloquent speaker has to say!"'

[marlons curtains]

dim view, on 02 May 2016 - 09:39 AM, said:

Here here.*
Similar to the Jack situation.
If he does sign, I hope he moves local. I think we had 4 travelling up from Brum - Novak, Herd, Dion, Seb -and it's not ideal.

* Edit. Just decided to look this up. Shows what I know.
'The correct term is, "hear, hear!" It is an abbreviation for "hear, all ye good people, hear what this brilliant and eloquent speaker has to say!"'

Not convinced it's meant Dave, but will take the compliment! 😉

[Siberian Spireite]

Westbars Spireite, on 02 May 2016 - 09:33 AM, said:

He said he's interesting in signing permanently and whilst that's obviously cash dependent he doesn't strike me as someone who'd chuck out cheap soundbites to keep fans onside.

What else could Novak have said when Peak asked if there was a chance he'd be here next season?

[marlons curtains]

There will certainly be a lot of interest in free agent Novak. Could imagine the likes of Walsall, Northampton, Oxford, possibly Burton all weighing up the situation.

[Mr Mercury]

marlons curtains, on 02 May 2016 - 11:09 AM, said:

There will certainly be a lot of interest in free agent Novak. Could imagine the likes of Walsall, Northampton, Oxford, possibly Burton all weighing up the situation.

He could do a lot better than any of those mentioned, us included.

[Westbars Spireite]

Siberian Spireite, on 02 May 2016 - 10:55 AM, said:

What else could Novak have said when Peak asked if there was a chance he'd be here next season?

I haven't heard the interview. Like I said, he doesn't strike me as a man for soundbites.

[marlons curtains]

Mr Mercury, on 02 May 2016 - 11:38 AM, said:

He could do a lot better than any of those mentioned, us included.

Wouldn't disagree, but in terms of being a biggish fish in a little pond, with a club with a bright future, and closish to his home... they might suit him.

[valemadness]

Siberian Spireite, on 02 May 2016 - 10:55 AM, said:

What else could Novak have said when Peak asked if there was a chance he'd be here next season?

He could quite easily have said he has no idea where he will be next season or that it wouldn't be discussed until the end of the season. Jimmy Ryan never said he'd like to stay here next season (last season) so it's quite easily done especially if you're a loan player.

[sherbet fountain]

marlons curtains, on 02 May 2016 - 11:09 AM, said:

There will certainly be a lot of interest in free agent Novak. Could imagine the likes of Walsall, Northampton, Oxford, possibly Burton all weighing up the situation.

Northampton will assume an aging Marc Richards is good enough for League 1. I hate to disappoint them!

[Ernie Ernie Ernie]

RichThomps1, on 02 May 2016 - 07:12 AM, said:

Go to Pompey? Are you sure? He didn't sign for a longer loan because he wanted to come back nearer home

As I understand it they thought they could get him for 100k and were then qouted 500k?

He won't be coming to us anyway that's for sure, we can't afford a fee whatever it is

[RichThomps1]

Ernie Ernie Ernie, on 02 May 2016 - 02:53 PM, said:

As I understand it they thought they could get him for 100k and were then qouted 500k?

He won't be coming to us anyway that's for sure, we can't afford a fee whatever it is

Not even if he's out of contract

[Westbars Spireite]

sherbet fountain, on 02 May 2016 - 02:44 PM, said:

Northampton will assume an aging Marc Richards is good enough for League 1. I hate to disappoint them!

If they play to his strengths, which we virtually never did, he'll be OK.

[Wooden Spoon]

Mr Mercury, on 02 May 2016 - 07:15 AM, said:

If we can get Novak for a similar amount to what we're paying him now, with maybe a little more, then I'd go for it. But I'd much rather use the money from getting rid of supposed high earners like SEB and Herd on bringing in 3/4 good players. Of course that depends on the budget constraints and the amount we have to pay SEB to leave.

I think we will be back to shopping at lidle

[Johnnyspireite7]

a kick in the balls, on 02 May 2016 - 03:01 PM, said:

I think we will be back to shopping at lidle

We've already got Liddle shouldn't we try Aldi or Kwiksave next?

[Ernie Ernie Ernie]

RichThomps1, on 02 May 2016 - 02:55 PM, said:

Not even if he's out of contract

You think we would be able to afford the development fee with him being under 24?

[lindo-spireite]

Seb Apparently being paid off according the Joshua Smith on Twitter. Please please please get Novak

[Mr Mercury]

lindo-spireite, on 02 May 2016 - 03:49 PM, said:

Seb Apparently being paid off according the Joshua Smith on Twitter. Please please please get Novak

But why pay him off yet when someone might just sign him?