Hamer & Bennett

[West Ealing Bee]

No if you think about it Reading could offer him a new contract for 50 pounds a week just so they could get a fee for him - the rule was made for that.

But it's done by a tribunal which gets to see Reading's contract offer.

If any club wanted a fee for a player they offered £50 a week they would get short shrift from the tribunal.

What it does mean is that if a 23-year-old is on £4,000 a week at a Championship club and they offer him £3,000 a week if they go down the player can't walk for free.

Under your scenario they would, that's why my summation is that you are wrong.

 

[Jimbee]

Not sure that's right if he is under 24 (or is it 25/26 :scratch: )

That's why we got nothing for Hunt.

 

[West Ealing Bee]

That's why we got nothing for Hunt.

Did we offer Hunt a contract?

 

[Claire]

Any news on how Hamer is doing after his visit to hospital?

 

[brentfordbeehive]

But it's done by a tribunal which gets to see Reading's contract offer.

If any club wanted a fee for a player they offered £50 a week they would get short shrift from the tribunal.

What it does mean is that if a 23-year-old is on £4,000 a week at a Championship club and they offer him £3,000 a week if they go down the player can't walk for free.

Under your scenario they would, that's why my summation is that you are wrong.

Fairplay - that does make sense.

 

[Markybee]

Any news on how Hamer is doing after his visit to hospital?

He's in good spirits I think. .....

 

[ladbroke]

I thought that they had to offer a deal the same, or better, than the one they are currently on to be able to command a fee.

 

[GP200]

He's in good spirits I think. .....

.................spooky......................

 

[Brain-dead Bee]

I thought that they had to offer a deal the same, or better, than the one they are currently on to be able to command a fee.

I think so, too. Even pre-Bosman I think this applied: I vaguely remember Arsenal getting someone from Colchester (Groves or Allinson) on a free because Colchester made an error in the contract offer and offered the guy slightly less than he had been on.

 

[West Ealing Bee]

Hamer might come back next year

 

[kevalutonbee]

Hamer might come back next year

Can't help thinking that with various players either coming back ie Bennett & Hamer, being told about the atmosphere here then joining ie Billy Clark or being open to coming back this is all about making the right noises at the right time and/or the playing side of things. I think it is more about AS knowing the type of atmosphere he would like to have around the place and the squad buying into it.

 

[Ubee]

(rubmykneessmiley)
It would be great to get Hamer in for another season - if it is a loan, AS will need to fish for some young keepers we can sign to fight for the shirt.
Really good sounds coming out of all the players at the moment, gives the sense that all is good behind the scenes.

 

[Beesfan]

What are our chances of signing Ben and Alan for next season, are they under contract at reading? Sorry if this has already been mentioned.

 

[West Ealing Bee]

Bennett is out of contract - if we go up I reckon we'll try to sign him. He won't come into a League Two wage budget IMHO.

Hamer is also out of contract but has been offered two years, because of his age it will be complicated. My bet is that if Reading and us both go up he will sign there and come back on loan. We might be able to afford a small tribunal fee (and there will be a fee) but others are better placed to answer those questions.

 

[beebopalula]

Bennett is out of contract - if we go up I reckon we'll try to sign him. He won't come into a League Two wage budget IMHO.

It isn't a coincidence that Powell is back. I can't see us affording Bennett's wages but enjoy him while he's here.

 

[West Ealing Bee]

It isn't a coincidence that Powell is back. I can't see us affording Bennett's wages but enjoy him while he's here.

I doubt we can affprd what Bennett is on at Reading now.

Once he is out of contract it becomes a different matter and as he told the programme he is based locally and settled - I'd be amazed if he didn't sign if we went up, unless we don't want him.

 

[readingbee]

Bennett is out of contract - if we go up I reckon we'll try to sign him. He won't come into a League Two wage budget IMHO.

It isn't a coincidence that Powell is back. I can't see us affording Bennett's wages but enjoy him while he's here.

Re Bennett's wages....I can, but just in case he gets a better offer we have back up , at the very least. Given that probably 5 or 6 of the current squad will go at the end of this season there will be enough ( I am sure ) money in the pot to secure his services next year and better replacements for some of those going. I just can't see the like of Andy Scott or the current board allowing us to come straight back down again for the lack of getting quality players within our budget. Be interesting to see what Abee says about some of the current squad without naming names.

 

[RoyalBee]

I'd like to see Hamer at Brentford for another season, would do you and him good in the short term, and him and Reading (us) good in the long term!

 

[KcBee]

I'd like to see Hamer at Brentford for another season, would do you and him good in the short term, and him and Reading (us) good in the long term!

Englands number one englands englands number one

 

[RedDragon333]

Englands number one englands englands number one

Not sure if Claire would agree with you, but she might.

 

[rambo]

Looks like Alan is a good chance of stay if Andy wants him

http://www.hounslowchronicle.co.uk/...ants-to-stay-at-brentford-fc-109642-23489192/

 

[hanworthbee]

Im sure Bennett will stay as didnt he say he is settled in the area, for Hamers career a move to us will be good and Reading have a shout of promotion this year so if they go up im sure he will stay

 

[CTBee]

I think we have a good chance of signing Bennett if he's willing to take a bit of a pay cut, unfortunately I don't think we have any chance of signing Hamer permanently, he will play in the Premiership one day.

 

[Ubee]

Come on Bennett - be our captain!
And Hamer... don't you think you are going anywhere either.

 

[Claire]

I think we have a good chance of signing Bennett if he's willing to take a bit of a pay cut, unfortunately I don't think we have any chance of signing Hamer permanently, he will play in the Premiership one day.

He has still away to go yet. I do think he does need experience in a higher division though!

 

[ChinaBee]

offering Bennett a 2 year dealWould be a good move for both parties me thinks

 

[kevalutonbee]

offering Bennett a 2 year dealWould be a good move for both parties me thinks

Is that a suggestion or are you "in the know".

If it is the latter then that is mighty swift work

 

[Gee Bee]

Is that a suggestion or are you "in the know".

If it is the latter then that is mighty swift work

As Bennett will be out of contract at Reading end of the season and with no offer on the table, he has been eligible to talk to clubs since January. So maybe discussions have been ongoing for months?

 

[ChinaBee]

Is that a suggestion or are you "in the know".

If it is the latter then that is mighty swift work

Not in the know but press alert today suggesting that we want to wrap it up before the summer with a 2 year deal

 

[RitchBee]

The best we can hope in Ben's case is another season long loan?

 

[ChinaBee]

The best we can hope in Ben's case is another season long loan?

I would be a little concerned about another loan deal as he must be getting further up the pecking order and we wouldn't want them to call him back and we be left in the lurch
Got away with it this season

 

[sussexb]

I would be a little concerned about another loan deal as he must be getting further up the pecking order and we wouldn't want them to call him back and we be left in the lurch
Got away with it this season

Doesn't that depend on whether they go up or not? I can't see Ben being used in the Prem at this stage in his career...

 

[dickybee]

Doesn't that depend on whether they go up or not? I can't see Ben being used in the Prem at this stage in his career...

i think the same,so COME ON READNG

 

[dickybee]

OR EVEN READING, HAHA

 

[scruff puppy pup]

There are clubs who can trump the wages we can offer Bennett, I think he will go to a club offering to pay more. We just don't have the money right now to compete with bigger clubs.

 

[Downbeat Bee]

If Bennett goes somewhere else he's taking a risk - will get more money but could find himself in the Reserves stuck in some outpost. If he gets a half decent deal why not stay at Brentford?

Hamer - I would like us to sign him permanently or a year's loan.

 

[RoyalBee]

Sorry, but Hamer's highly regarded at the Mad Stad, he won't go anywhere permanently

 

[HAULTWICK BEE]

Lucky none of our players were in the league 2 team of the year - hopefully everyone will think we are just long ball, donkey hoofers.

How wrong they'd be

Bennett is well settled and is unlikely to move outside of the London area. Expect him to stay.

Hamer is still learning and another year with us will develop him a lot. I doubt he'll have many games in league 1 where he's unoccupied for 80 mins a game. Will be great experience and will benefit us and Reading.

 

[mundee4england]

I agree that the best we can hope for with Hamer is another loan, which I would be very happy with.

Regarding Bennett I really hope we pull out all the stops to sign him, he is a very good player and leader and would be a great captain to take us into next season.

In reality I think he will get better offers from a few League One clubs but I hope the bond he has formed this season along with the fact that he seems settled in the area means he will sign up and be a Bee for life!!

Also lets not forget Phillips, he has done very well this season and gone about his business quietly, although we may need a bit more pace at the back I think we should look to sign Phillips for another year whether it be as a starter or back up with someone else coming in.

 

[FarnhamBee]

Article on Hamer & Bennett on Reading's OS

 

[Doovster]

There are clubs who can trump the wages we can offer Bennett, I think he will go to a club offering to pay more. We just don't have the money right now to compete with bigger clubs.

I predict Bennett will stay.

AS has done wonders this year with his budget. I would imagine his budget would be larger based on expected increase in revenue from better gate receipts, I assume slightly better tv receipts based on the higher division etc.

You never know that nice Mr Benham might chip in with a couple of quid too ! Here's praying !

 

[RoyalBee]

Article on SSN saying that Bennett wants to stay with you...

 

[kevalutonbee]

Article on Hamer & Bennett on Reading's OS

They must have an entire XI out on loan judgong by that article

 

[BRbee]

London Paper reports tonight that Alan Bennett wants to stay at GP

 

[shouldbee]

I don't somehow think Andy Scott will be happy just to survive in league one, he'll be looking at a play-off position, any why not. If the likes of Colchester and Scunny can get up into the Championship why can't we ?
We will need players of the calibre of Bennett and Clarke if we want to compete in league one, if not we could do a Hereford.

 

[Brentford_till_die]

Provide a link - don't steal copyright.

 

[blunstone]

I agree that the best we can hope for with Hamer is another loan, which I would be very happy with.

Regarding Bennett I really hope we pull out all the stops to sign him, he is a very good player and leader and would be a great captain to take us into next season.

Also lets not forget Phillips, he has done very well this season and gone about his business quietly.

i agree 100%

 

[beedeleted]

Phillips has been an unsung hero and has improved with each game. He just gets on and does it. I would have him as a first choice CB

 

[ChinaBee]

Glad the Championship is decided on Sunday, they both have to report to Mad Stad on Sunday to join in the promotion celebrations if it happens

 

[JBN]

Ben Hamer is a Bee, he was totally chuffed to pieces as for Bennett, he took the time to get close to the supporters, shake hands and sign autographs.

Both stars and deep down are Bees through and through.