We’re going to end up paying the 50 one way or another. The only thing is that’s this back and forth is pushing back the timeline for Lavia to be integrated into the squad.

Point 2 sounds awesome 🙌

I thought we were over this type of negotiating! The longer we delay this transfer the longer into the season before Lavia is settled. Surely the Hendo/Fab transfers can cover what’s required here.

When you weigh up his reasons for leaving (i.e.,money, reduced playing time?) against all the potential draw backs (i.e., lgbt issues, league with less quality, not picked for euros, leaving role as captain of one of worlds biggest teams, team he’s going to will not be competitive?), it seems like a horrible decision. I guess money talks and that’s the point of the article 🤷‍♂️

I hope so. I worry that the protests and outrage would quickly pass and reddit would rumble on without too much change.

Wow, that is a little surprising. You’d think big deals like this are finalised well ahead of time.

I agree and it’s depressing.

I’ll let you know when I work it out!

I have no idea what I am doing on Lemmy but I’m just loving the vibes.

So many instances of these are popping up in the aftermath. Even an opportunistic Bairstow stumping.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/the-ashes/jonny-bairstow-footage-all-but-silences-englands-spirit-of-the-game-debate/news-story/3650c1597dd821d71866319c5b71c50a