*”the Spaniard was asked whether he felt that striking is an option in the future, to which he replied: “I think we’re close to that.”*
The Express is a load of shit. “threatens”…
jfkvsnixon on
How about the clubs make use of their squads to make sure the players aren’t over played?
seshtown on
I wouldn’t be against Rodri going on strike this week
Ecruteak-vagrant on
This title is misleading relative to what he said but the larger point is fair. Players *should* seriously discuss this. As much as I love the constant games as a viewer, this is horrible asset management. It wears players down and will ultimately shorten careers if we keep this up. Just look at the minutes players players racked up last year and know it will be worse as we go forward.
People often bemoan player complaints as millionaires but this is no different than when traditional labor unions threaten action for fairer working conditions.
BuffAffliction on
If they want to play less games then they’ll have to take a pay cut as 99% of money in football goes straight to player wages… but they’ll never agree to that will they!
ShameCalm9130 on
I dont get it why this is a problem. They have a squad for a reason, You dont feel fit, just dont play for a week. 115fc even has a 3rd choice bench which will be envy of leicester, southampton. They get paid heavily for playing football.
finn4life on
Good on em, players should unionize, I don’t care how much they’re paid, doesn’t mean they don’t deserve to have fair ‘working’ conditions.
Their pay is based on demand. As long as they’re in demand they have the power to bargain. There is no game without the players.
TheDawiWhisperer on
Do it, go on strike.
Failing that, moan at your boss for not rotating
MattJFarrell on
I feel like people are really playing this up. He didn’t threaten to go on strike, he said that the mood of the players was headed that direction. From the article:
>Speaking ahead of City’s clash with [Inter Milan](https://www.express.co.uk/latest/inter-milan-fc) in the Champions League, the Spaniard was asked whether he felt that striking is an option in the future, to which he replied: “I think we’re close to that.
>”It’s the general opinion of the players. And if it keeps this way, we’ll have no other option, I really think… It’s something that worries us. We are the guys who suffer!”
This feels like an early statement in a conversation that could very well end in a strike, but we’re still several steps away from that.
LMinggg on
I love how players refuse to play but also want high salary regardless, thats like poor people asking for free health care when they dont pay taxes
ret990 on
Be quite happy if Rodri went on strike tbh. Nice long one mate, maybe 3 years. For the good of football of course. We’ll hold the Fort until you’re back.
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*”the Spaniard was asked whether he felt that striking is an option in the future, to which he replied: “I think we’re close to that.”*
The Express is a load of shit. “threatens”…
How about the clubs make use of their squads to make sure the players aren’t over played?
I wouldn’t be against Rodri going on strike this week
This title is misleading relative to what he said but the larger point is fair. Players *should* seriously discuss this. As much as I love the constant games as a viewer, this is horrible asset management. It wears players down and will ultimately shorten careers if we keep this up. Just look at the minutes players players racked up last year and know it will be worse as we go forward.
People often bemoan player complaints as millionaires but this is no different than when traditional labor unions threaten action for fairer working conditions.
If they want to play less games then they’ll have to take a pay cut as 99% of money in football goes straight to player wages… but they’ll never agree to that will they!
I dont get it why this is a problem. They have a squad for a reason, You dont feel fit, just dont play for a week. 115fc even has a 3rd choice bench which will be envy of leicester, southampton. They get paid heavily for playing football.
Good on em, players should unionize, I don’t care how much they’re paid, doesn’t mean they don’t deserve to have fair ‘working’ conditions.
Their pay is based on demand. As long as they’re in demand they have the power to bargain. There is no game without the players.
Do it, go on strike.
Failing that, moan at your boss for not rotating
I feel like people are really playing this up. He didn’t threaten to go on strike, he said that the mood of the players was headed that direction. From the article:
>Speaking ahead of City’s clash with [Inter Milan](https://www.express.co.uk/latest/inter-milan-fc) in the Champions League, the Spaniard was asked whether he felt that striking is an option in the future, to which he replied: “I think we’re close to that.
>”It’s the general opinion of the players. And if it keeps this way, we’ll have no other option, I really think… It’s something that worries us. We are the guys who suffer!”
This feels like an early statement in a conversation that could very well end in a strike, but we’re still several steps away from that.
I love how players refuse to play but also want high salary regardless, thats like poor people asking for free health care when they dont pay taxes
Be quite happy if Rodri went on strike tbh. Nice long one mate, maybe 3 years. For the good of football of course. We’ll hold the Fort until you’re back.