Is it my imagination Or have we finally signed a player worth waiting for I was looking for Rob Lainton But all I found was McNicholas and Okonkwo You could wait for a lifetime To sign a keeper in his prime He dominates on the goal line Coz when the shot comes in You gotta save it Arthur You gotta save it Arthur You gotta save it Arthur You gotta save it Arthur
Even on £15k a week as a base that just under £1M a season for 3 years (before taxes)….he could easily be worth £10-£15M transfer in 2 years if he preforms like he did last season
I asked for The Book of Okonkwo to be resurrected, I even made a suggestion, but now my ears are bleeding and I'm wondering if maybe I should just start reading the transcript instead!
Just as Rocky had to lose in the first movie - the Book of Okonkwo is a journey of ups and downs. This needs to be the end of the second act, where it looks like all is lost.
Guest is 50/50 on Okonkwo signing?? Woof! Classic case of “think small be small” mindset……R&R are not “think small” guys, the team has and will reflect R&R’s “think big” attitude, people should get used to that.
It was jaw-dropping to hear Arthur say with a straight face that his goal was back to back to back promotion to the Championship! Okay, with him I can believe it's possible but really, it might be better to finish top half and consolidate before going up again so that our chances of staying up are greater. Has anyone ever done b2b2b before?
No. No one has ever done that in the EFL. It's a long shot and nobody expects it... but it just might be possible. Just might, and what a story that would be
Goal & expectation are two different things ... but note that he didn't put a pin on direct promotion, including going up through the playoff, where a 6th place finish and a lottery draw in the playoff is more plausible than entering League 1 and finishing champions or runner up.
There were quite a few clubs that refused, Luini was referring to a specific one that asked for a ton of money and he was glad didn’t achieve promotion.
People keep bringing up The Wage Structure, did they have one in reality? They've only mentioned that they assess transfers based on the immediate and future value to the club.
They have always had a wage structure. Transfer fees don't really impact wage structure except in the profit/loss statements the club has to submit to the league. The wage structure is what all the players make week to week and is far more important to the club. Ryan and Rob can provide cash injections to pay transfer fees. The players wages by rule aren't allowed to exceed 60% of the club's revenues next season or we run afoul of the EFL's profit and sustainability rules.
@@brianeleighton But I expect that when the accounts for the last year are released, we'll see that with Wrexham's revenues, 60% of club's revenues are not a normal League 1 wage structure, but closer to a bottom half of the Championship wage structure.
@@BruceMcFarling Of course. That is the inbuilt advantage that Shaun was talking to Rob and Ryan about in Season 2 of the documentary. That doesn't change that the club needs to be smart about how they use the advantage...which is where our wage structure comes into it.
@@brianeleighton Yes, I was not saying there is no wage structure, I was just saying that with their likely revenue stream, they are more looking at a lower Championship wage bill being sustainable, eg so taking on a Championship level wage for GK#1 is not unreasonable, especially for a younger GK with substantial capital gain opportunities. They surely have a big splash hire to come, since the last signing affecting the squad limit brought them to 21 field players over 20 years old, and possibly more, to be accompanied by some players being lent out, and there will be plenty of opportunity to argue whether those signings are too risky, but IMV Arthur is a sound investment.
Great interview and great view behind the dockuseries, thanks! One thing I kept thinking while watching this series was that it was undertold. I know there were more stories both on and off the field and I know it would have made good TV. I’m hoping that you can put some of it together and put it out as shorts like the United/Argentina story. I also think if you get enough content the people would watch it so don’t limit the show to a set length, limit it to the content and stories you can tell.
Am I the only person that really, really liked the axel foley Okonkwo song Tim came up with? Its only problem is that the range is a little wide. Everything other than that makes it perfect. Way better than Tequila
great episode. just trying to guess who that money-grubbing difficult club might be.. hmmm... does it rhyme with MK Dons? or it could be Accrington Stanley of course.
Very, very good guest. Very good insights without spoiling the magic. Kind of a Penn & Teller moment where showing you how the magic is done brings you closer without truly killing the mystery.
Fabulous interview with Jeff. Took you guys along on my dog walk just so I could continue listening to Jeff... comes across as a great chap. Come on... we all want to know who that club is 😊
Do we know the value and structure of the contract? I love Okonkwo but was concerned that the club was too attached and would overpay for the position relative to the need. Glad you all talked about that at the beginning
One point is, since the path to promotion either this season OR next season may run through the playoffs, it may all come down to penalties. We might be glad in that situation to have "overinvested" a touch in the GK position.
What a wonderful interview with Jeff Luini! I really appreciated the extended time. So fascinating and I hope someday they release all this footage that's on the cutting room floor!
Is it my imagination
Or have we finally signed a player worth waiting for
I was looking for Rob Lainton
But all I found was McNicholas and Okonkwo
You could wait for a lifetime
To sign a keeper in his prime
He dominates on the goal line
Coz when the shot comes in
You gotta save it Arthur
You gotta save it Arthur
You gotta save it Arthur
You gotta save it Arthur
Even on £15k a week as a base that just under £1M a season for 3 years (before taxes)….he could easily be worth £10-£15M transfer in 2 years if he preforms like he did last season
We love you Tim. Never change, never let anyone yuck your yum
I asked for The Book of Okonkwo to be resurrected, I even made a suggestion, but now my ears are bleeding and I'm wondering if maybe I should just start reading the transcript instead!
10:35 I love everybody's faces at this moment 🤣🤣
I'm right there now too. 😮
This has been a brilliant episode. So great listening to Jeff. Have him on again! 👍
7am US West Coast.. luxury.
2am East Coast Australia.
Up the Sleep Deprived Town
Ouch, I remember the time we were living in Newcastle (NSW) and the World Cup was in France. Talk about a sleep-deprived household.
Amazing episode. How good was Jeff, gotta have him on again after next Season's W2W.
They saved on the transfer fee though
Just as Rocky had to lose in the first movie - the Book of Okonkwo is a journey of ups and downs. This needs to be the end of the second act, where it looks like all is lost.
We need a book of okonkwo compilation cd out for Christmas 😂
Guest is 50/50 on Okonkwo signing?? Woof! Classic case of “think small be small” mindset……R&R are not “think small” guys, the team has and will reflect R&R’s “think big” attitude, people should get used to that.
It was jaw-dropping to hear Arthur say with a straight face that his goal was back to back to back promotion to the Championship! Okay, with him I can believe it's possible but really, it might be better to finish top half and consolidate before going up again so that our chances of staying up are greater. Has anyone ever done b2b2b before?
No. No one has ever done that in the EFL. It's a long shot and nobody expects it... but it just might be possible. Just might, and what a story that would be
Goal & expectation are two different things ... but note that he didn't put a pin on direct promotion, including going up through the playoff, where a 6th place finish and a lottery draw in the playoff is more plausible than entering League 1 and finishing champions or runner up.
I can't believe noone knew the club that refused access to the film crew. I know, and I'm in Canada😂 Unless there was more than one🤔
There were quite a few clubs that refused, Luini was referring to a specific one that asked for a ton of money and he was glad didn’t achieve promotion.
People keep bringing up The Wage Structure, did they have one in reality?
They've only mentioned that they assess transfers based on the immediate and future value to the club.
Love how tim is Timothy okonkwo today
They have always had a wage structure. Transfer fees don't really impact wage structure except in the profit/loss statements the club has to submit to the league. The wage structure is what all the players make week to week and is far more important to the club. Ryan and Rob can provide cash injections to pay transfer fees. The players wages by rule aren't allowed to exceed 60% of the club's revenues next season or we run afoul of the EFL's profit and sustainability rules.
@@brianeleighton But I expect that when the accounts for the last year are released, we'll see that with Wrexham's revenues, 60% of club's revenues are not a normal League 1 wage structure, but closer to a bottom half of the Championship wage structure.
@@BruceMcFarling Of course. That is the inbuilt advantage that Shaun was talking to Rob and Ryan about in Season 2 of the documentary. That doesn't change that the club needs to be smart about how they use the advantage...which is where our wage structure comes into it.
@@brianeleighton Yes, I was not saying there is no wage structure, I was just saying that with their likely revenue stream, they are more looking at a lower Championship wage bill being sustainable, eg so taking on a Championship level wage for GK#1 is not unreasonable, especially for a younger GK with substantial capital gain opportunities. They surely have a big splash hire to come, since the last signing affecting the squad limit brought them to 21 field players over 20 years old, and possibly more, to be accompanied by some players being lent out, and there will be plenty of opportunity to argue whether those signings are too risky, but IMV Arthur is a sound investment.
Bring back the librarian from season 1.
Great interview and great view behind the dockuseries, thanks! One thing I kept thinking while watching this series was that it was undertold. I know there were more stories both on and off the field and I know it would have made good TV. I’m hoping that you can put some of it together and put it out as shorts like the United/Argentina story. I also think if you get enough content the people would watch it so don’t limit the show to a set length, limit it to the content and stories you can tell.
Am I the only person that really, really liked the axel foley Okonkwo song Tim came up with? Its only problem is that the range is a little wide. Everything other than that makes it perfect. Way better than Tequila
Curious where 15k per week came from.
great episode. just trying to guess who that money-grubbing difficult club might be.. hmmm... does it rhyme with MK Dons? or it could be Accrington Stanley of course.
Tuned in late (obviously) I Really want a tee shirt that Jeff mentioned. Any idea if they are made and selling?
Brilliant discussion! Such an amazing show.
Wow, Tim…. You know… just wow.
Very, very good guest. Very good insights without spoiling the magic. Kind of a Penn & Teller moment where showing you how the magic is done brings you closer without truly killing the mystery.
Yay Tim is back with the Book of Okonkwo!
Fabulous interview with Jeff. Took you guys along on my dog walk just so I could continue listening to Jeff... comes across as a great chap. Come on... we all want to know who that club is 😊
Great song, well done Tim.👏👍
Do we know the value and structure of the contract? I love Okonkwo but was concerned that the club was too attached and would overpay for the position relative to the need. Glad you all talked about that at the beginning
One point is, since the path to promotion either this season OR next season may run through the playoffs, it may all come down to penalties. We might be glad in that situation to have "overinvested" a touch in the GK position.
Finally! A bloke that understands what it means to have quality lighting and mic! The other guys can learn from the new guy on their setup!
If you wanna donate for artificial lighting over natural then please donate via the Buy Me A Coffee link 😅😅
Tim, nice job
Poor Liam
What a wonderful interview with Jeff Luini! I really appreciated the extended time. So fascinating and I hope someday they release all this footage that's on the cutting room floor!
Is that the new Wrexham top Tim??
It's Okonkwo's match worn jersey!
Where's the audio version 🤷 again 🤦
Uploading this morning.
@@fearlessindevotion Cheers guys 👍, no sign on my poddy app yet, I'll check back later