8-8-8 formula

[CaleyTennis85]

I know it's probably too early to discuss this as a) the window is closed and b) we need to wait for the club to be sold/bought but I was just interested to guage opinions on the 8-8-8 formula that Charlie Christie mentioned in the open meeting 2-3wks ago and seems keen to see implemented.

We have a very good core squad of about 21 but I am not really sure of who is under contract next season (are 8 players even under contract ).

I also don't really know much about the players in the academy but I am sure CC is confident of getting at least 4 through the academy otherwise he wouldn't have mentioned this formula .

And finally, I am interested to guage how much Highland League players would cost because we certainly haven't signed anyone for a fee ever as far as I know. As has been stated before, no HL club is just going to GIVE us players, it's only right that we put bids in for the ones we could be after (I presume Scott will know of some from his playing days at Nairn etc).

I really think the formula could be a viable option so I am interested to guage you guys opinions on this .

[CaleyCiuin]

8 hours ago, CaleyTennis85 said:

I know it's probably too early to discuss this as a) the window is closed and b) we need to wait for the club to be sold/bought but I was just interested to guage opinions on the 8-8-8 formula that Charlie Christie mentioned in the open meeting 2-3wks ago and seems keen to see implemented.

We have a very good core squad of about 21 but I am not really sure of who is under contract next season (are 8 players even under contract ).

I also don't really know much about the players in the academy but I am sure CC is confident of getting at least 4 through the academy otherwise he wouldn't have mentioned this formula .

And finally, I am interested to guage how much Highland League players would cost because we certainly haven't signed anyone for a fee ever as far as I know. As has been stated before, no HL club is just going to GIVE us players, it's only right that we put bids in for the ones we could be after (I presume Scott will know of some from his playing days at Nairn etc).

I really think the formula could be a viable option so I am interested to guage you guys opinions on this .

There are 25 players still in the team and two of them are out on loan at highland league clubs. 

[bdu98196]

11 hours ago, CaleyTennis85 said:

 because we certainly haven't signed anyone for a fee ever as far as I know.

that not correct, however we wont be signing anyone for a fee or otherwise until the club exits administration

To answer the question a mix of experience (journeymen), youth and either developing or early-mid career players is the only way we can proceed. However we have the challenge of contract duration to consider - too long and we carry burdens we possibly cannot afford if declines continue but not long enough and good talent leaves for free.

The bigger decision (when) around players is whether we retain FT status or otherwise, however I suspect that moving forwards regardless of L1 or L2 it'll be hybrid at best

Edited October 29 by bdu98196