01 Jul 2015 11:08:14
Various papers reporting that Ashley Young has signed a 3 year contract extension worth 120k . If it is true then i would be shocked . Yes he had a good season but 120 for an average player nearing his thirties is ridiculous . May be 70k would be good for him to sign extension
01 Jul 2015 11:14:08
Think he was on £120k anyway, would be harsh to reduce his wages after his performances last two seasons
01 Jul 2015 11:27:20
RedAndy, does his performances from last season warrant 120k in the current era of finances in football?
120k a week would normally be given to players who carry teams, perform consistently and provide world class attributes to the team.
Young was a good player in a mediocre bunch last season. He seriously can't be expecting the same contract he is currently on, especially after the last few seasons (ignoring last season).
I would expect his new contract to include a wage reduction.
01 Jul 2015 11:40:21
He was one our best players and earned his wages whatever they are, which is not the case for quite a few on the current team including the so called super stars. Glad he is staying and healthy young is very good player and very useful whether as a starter or someone that comes on later in the game.
01 Jul 2015 11:59:15
I don't think he earned his waged GCU . For most part of his United career he was nothing more than squad player . 120k at that time was 3 times more than he deserved . Just because he had one good season does not guarantee he will perform at the same level for next couple of years . Further who among us have him in our starting XI next season ? Only few I guess . So 120 k for a thirty year old winger who maybe will only be a squad player is ridiculous .
01 Jul 2015 12:00:31
So Mr Weggy why do you think Young doesn't deserve his hard earned cash? Is it because he isn't a flash name? Does that mean that Di Maria (the highest paid player in PL history) should have his wages reduced after that showing last season?
It's like Felliani all over again. Some players work their nuts off and can't get a break from some people.
RAMOS RAMOS RAMOS RAMOS. I'm sure that shiney new toy will keep you amused for a while Weggy if it were to happen (which it wont!).
01 Jul 2015 12:06:26
Weggy - After this comment - "120k a week would normally be given to players who carry teams, perform consistently and provide world class attributes to the team."
I would love to know your views on ADM and in particular Rooney and RVP over the past 2 seasons as they are on more than double that!
£120k is probably average going for a Utd player now of his experience and age. No way worth it in my mind, but his last big deal and being English are key aspects, not to mention his versatility. At Stoke he wouldn't be on half that and frankly that is the level he should be at - good luck to him though, we made a rod for our own back.
Any player we sign in the future knows we are willing to pay almost double market value in wages - welcome to the mercenary club!
01 Jul 2015 12:17:46
If anything I think it's a great shame he earned less than half what di maria and falcao earned last season. So what if he's not a big name, he was one of our best most consistent performers last season so therefore he deserves one of the highest wages. And our wage bill is ridiculously high anyway, £120k is far from being one of our top earners, I'm sure Phil jones and Luke shaw earn around the same, what have they done to warrant that wage?
01 Jul 2015 13:22:46
So irrespective of other earners . does young deserve the same wage ? Most of our players are on 60-90k on wages apart from those shiny names . Young has been playing poor for most of his united career and then a season of good display (not amazing though) does not warrant him high wages . It will make just hard to offload him if he cannot continue his form on future due to his high wages
01 Jul 2015 15:52:44
Good lord JMB and Beast with unpopular opinions. Groundhog day in here.
01 Jul 2015 18:46:29
RedRosie, maybe you should read them!
01 Jul 2015 21:07:55
I have and I don't always disagree! Sometimes I feel there's a little of the bit of the old Mary Contrary with you two.
01 Jul 2015 21:53:31
Red Rosie - so we are now negative because we are saying players like Young deserve to be rewarded after a good season? Ok mate.
01 Jul 2015 23:36:28
Well that's clearly not what I said at all.