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The problem with agents

February 22, 2008

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The Godfather of the Premiership Sir Alex Ferguson cannot for the life of him understand why agents have the powers that they do.

Frustrations are brewing as an agreement with Wes Brown over a contract extention is still no closer to fruition.

Brown’s deal runs out this summer, which means that not only can he talk to other clubs (legally) but he can also leave for a free on the Bosman ruling.

He may just be wanting to find out his market value, which is fair enough, but his agent Paul Martin has apparently advised him to hold out for more than £50,000 per week. Maybe I’m not in the loop but in my opinion at Manchester United (especially at right back) Gary Neville is king. Once he returns to full fitness he will once again reign supreme. So for a back-up/squad/rotation player (whichever you prefer) £50,000 a week seems a hell of a lot of money.

It seems Don Fergie agrees with me.

“Players of today live in their agents’ pockets - it’s a situation which really depresses me,” said Ferguson.

“We have given him his offer. It’s amazing really, given that he has had such a good season and has had such a good run of games while Gary has been injured.

“We wouldn’t have made the offer if we hadn’t had faith in him. Wes knows this and the other players have told him.”

Ferguson added: “Wes has been with us since he was 12 but I don’t think that matters these days. Their agents live their lives for them and if you are happy to go along with that then you get the situation that you have got just now.”

Quotes can be seen in their original form over on BBC Sport if you care to read them.

Written by singy · Filed Under Manchester United, Premiership 


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