copperhorse21

Being a new LLaMa, I've read a lot of posts. As a result, I know that the regular LLaMa's have very strict policies regarding what is proper LLM protocol.

So, if this is on topic and within posting protocols, please keep this thread open for a bit Mods. If not, close it quick so others get more time for playing.

My question is: When I'm negotiating a contract for a player, is it acceptable LLM protocol to offer more for a player than what my board recommends? For example, I've got a player who has become a very nice player for me. However, This player is asking for a contract that is just beyond what my board recommends paying for a player with his title (key player). I really want to keep him.

Can I offer him what he wants to entice him to stay with me?

Elrawkum

You're the manager and the board allow some leeway in the amount you offer a player (i.e. you can raise it above the 'recommended' amount). They will set limits, but within that, it's your call. :thup:

copperhorse21

More specifically, my question is more intended it still considered "LLM style" managing that isn't "cheating" (like scouting searches and the like)?

iajafer

My take on it, cuprine-cuddy, is this...[/clearsthroat]

Ask the board for a stadium expansion, they'll tell you they're in charge of finances and for you to concentrate on the playing side.

Ergo, as long as they allow me to spend extra money on players' wages...then I'll spend it.

They can sack me if they don't like it :cool:

copperhorse21

Well, as long as iajafer says it's okay, then I must be within LLM protocol on this thread.

Thanks.

Until next time...onward and...well, probably not upward, so onward and onward...

turnip

I'll pay my players as much or as little as I think they deserve and I'll let the board do the same to me (and only me).

Pangaea

I try to keep a strict wage-structure so I won't destroy the club financially in case we go down. But if for some strange reason quality wants to join, I'll gladly offer more than the board recommends to get them.

The board set the limits for you, so you're free to operate within those limits. If they allow you to cross the limits, it's their problem really.

TC

It's pretty rare that I'll offer a player more than the board wants, but that's because I'm tight. However like some others have said, if I have the occasion to, then I will, because it's my decision.

Nobby_McDonald

Being Scottish, iajafer is tight with his money but not with other people's.

You owe him a fiver by the way.