Commentary on Tom Bogerts soccerwise podcast today at the 22 minute mark about Hartels exit and what he hears were trying to do about it. Nothing definitive but a glimmer of hope for the optimist left among us. #allforcity
@smittycoach11@TaylorTwellman Following up on this. Go to the soccerwise podcast on YouTube. 22 minute. Tom Bogert gives his thoughts to what we’re doing.
Imagine you have an employee with something serious going on. You allow them to move. You know it’s going to cost you money, hurt your productivity. But it’s the right thing for the employee.
And then getting roasted by your supposed most loyal patrons. Brutal.
#allforcity
@STLARon Dude. Imagine being so egotistical and entitled you believe you deserve to know personal family business matter of someone you clearly don’t care about.
@dangriff10@TaylorTwellman I can say my house is worth 4 million. But if no one buys it, it’s a made up number. Next year his value is cut in half. Due to the time value left in his contract. What you assign value to isn’t what the market does.
@dangriff10@TaylorTwellman Also. I’m a season ticket holder. I spend money at stadium. Buy jerseys for my family. Etc. I get it’s not cheap and every fan wants their team to win. But some situations are unavoidable but frustration is shared.
@dangriff10@TaylorTwellman It’ll be interesting what your take is when you learn why he needed to go home. Compassion goes a long way. Best luck and success
@smittycoach11@TaylorTwellman You’re right. It’s gonna hurt to lose him. I don’t like it either. Ive been to nearly every game since year one. I believe Wray and Damet will produce. Love the team, not the players.
@wildbob420@TaylorTwellman 4-6 million is ideal conditions. Anywhere in the world. He is a 30 year old leaving MLS to go to BL2. Next year is “estimated” value drops by 50%. It’s reported he’s taking a pay cut too. Handcuffing him here is more dangerous. I don’t like it either.
@smittycoach11@TaylorTwellman We’re already in a playoff position. And the addition of Matan and Holse feel like decent moves. I’m still confident we get a DP 9 this window. Let Wray and Damet cook. Have faith, brother!
@wildbob420@TaylorTwellman Sometimes there are no good moves. I mean, we could play hardball and force him to stay, but is he going to play better? And his value drops next year too cause of time value loss on his contract. I’m not praising this a the best business move. It’s the deal we have now.
@smittycoach11@TaylorTwellman We could block it. Buy why? We are being compassionate by considering the players wishes. There have been plenty of transfer requests that have been blocked.
@wildbob420@TaylorTwellman Matan looked great. Holse is yet to be seen but I’m confident in Wray and Damet in terms of what they’re looking for. I’m excited for the direction of the club and how we are playing. Life is a lot easier as an optimist.
@DrG_thePT@TaylorTwellman I don’t think making money on a free transfer while freeing 2mm a year and a dp spot supports your prediction. But you may be right.
@willbrattonstl Hartel is a baller in the MLS but 4-6 mm on a 30 year old in the MLS going back Germany was never an option. 1st league teams didn’t want him for a reason. Next year his value is cut in half. Max value comes from being able to go anywhere AND what they’re willing to pay.