BBC News: Paul Caddis: Swindon defender frustrated by unresolved future

[RobertT]

Sooooooo....

He rejected a move after the club accepted an offer, yet seems to think the club is blocking a move away? That does not make sense.

What makes sense is that the club would wait until the transfer window closes before considering sending him on loan.  If no offers of cash come in, then I'd presume they'd begin considering loan options.  He himself mentions they are loan deals in the offing.

It's not difficult to understand.

Don't blame the lad for wanting to move on given last summers issues, but he can't really expect the club to wash it's hands of trying to get some money for him.  If playing was the main priority for him, he'd have gone to Blackpool.  Clearly he wants to ensure a certain level of income, and so do the club.  Shut up and see it out or take the Blackpool offer.

[sonicyouth]

Player in talking to media in attempt to push a move through shocker. Not sure why such vitriol from some on here, he'll be gone soon enough.

Indeed. A come and get me plea aimed at Birmingham and Millwall.

[No Longer Posh Red]

I would suggest he will refuse to go anywhere before the transfer window slams shut.
Thus forcing us to loan or release him if we want to get him off the wage bill.
If that was the case I would loan him to Supermarine

[Ƭ̵̬̊: The Artist Formerly Known as CWIG]

Greedy whiny jock cunt. Fuck off.

[kerry red]

If he genuinely wanted to play for us again he could have taken a leaf out of Ward's book.

Renegotiate his contract with us so both sides are happy and carry on playing.

If he plays well, as he has done, a move will soon come along.

[Paolo69]

Don't sign a contract on big money (for this level) at a league one club if you want to play in the Championship. No sympathy, fuck off Cadds!

[Bob's Orange]

Us refusing 125k from Birmingham seems a silly decision now.

Sounds like no clubs are going to pay a fee for him now and why would they if they can take him on a season long loan before his contract expires.

Still lots of grey areas, with contract issues, appearance fees etc that we probably will never know about, but if Caddis wanted to play in the Championship, why didn't he sign for Blackpool when we accepted the bid? Perhaps he wants to stay nearer to Swindon for his family or whatever but he hasn't really helped himself by saying he has ambitions to play Championship football and then turning down the offer.

Lets just loan him to Birmingham or Millwall if they are still interested and be done with the whole sorry state of affairs

[THE FLASH]

But he was still given the option and was allowed the move by STFC. STFC did not prevent a move to Blackpool, Caddis did, so why the fuck is he blaming others for a decision that HE made?

Sorry but im with Flasheart on this.

Same as being unhappy in your job but turning down a move because it doesnt tick all the boxes.

Tough shit then.....sit it out.

All in all its a shame.....on the basis that PDC fucked him off.

[Summerof69]

I heard towards the end of last season that Caddis' agent told the club that the only way he'll play for Swindon again is if we got promoted to the the Championship.

He's touting for a move, but only on his terms.

[Exiled Bob]

It's not really a surprise he's miffed is it, assuming he's not lying about Millwall or Birmingham wanting to take his contact. To be honest I'd believe him over Jed though he's clearly trying to up the pressure over a move.

Why should we let Millwall or Birmingham just take over his contract? And why is it unfair on him that Jed won't accept it? What about a transfer fee as well?

[Batch]

I can see the club want a transfer fee. I can see he is worth a transfer fee. I just don't think he's being a cunt trying to get the hell out of a shit situation that the club has largely brought on itself (IMHO).

[horlock07]

I can see the club want a transfer fee. I can see he is worth a transfer fee. I just don't think he's being a cunt trying to get the hell out of a shit situation that the club has largely brought on itself (IMHO).

The background to all of this is once again boils down to Paolo and what appeared to be his inability to get on with his captains.

Not sure how you can blame the club, they tried to solve the problem by loaning him with an agreement to sell to Birmingham which went tits up through no fault of their own. It now appears that he is stuck here as no club will pay a fee and match the salary he is getting here.

If anything this is just firther illustration of the scary processes that were happening under the old regime and I do think its a little rich to see people blaming the club in its current format for this.

I assume there will be equaly understanding should Millwall kindly agree to match Foderinghams terms to take his off our hands for nothing.

[Exiled Bob]

I can see the club want a transfer fee. I can see he is worth a transfer fee. I just don't think he's being a cunt trying to get the hell out of a shit situation that the club has largely brought on itself (IMHO).

Maybe so, but not the current lot.

Caddis comes across as a whiner in the interview. He claims he hasn't asked to leave but also says he wants to play in the Championship.......which, considering we aren't in the Championship, is saying the same thing. He also says there has been interest (apart from Blackpool which he admits to having turned down) "because Millwall and Birmingham have offered to take over his contract". But none have offered a transfer fee so I don't see where Jed is being dishonest. The only real offer worth considering has been from Blackpool.

He could have taken the same route as Ward and become a hero all round.......I don't blame him for not doing it because he has a family but he didn't have to start whining about his situation to try to make himself look better. In the long term it could do him more damage than good and he might regret not re-negotiating with Swindon or accepting the Blackpool offer, especially if he has to spend a year on the sidemines.

[chalkies_shorts]

Maybe so, but not the current lot.

Caddis comes across as a whiner in the interview. He claims he hasn't asked to leave but also says he wants to play in the Championship.......which, considering we aren't in the Championship, is saying the same thing. He also says there has been interest (apart from Blackpool which he admits to having turned down) "because Millwall and Birmingham have offered to take over his contract". But none have offered a transfer fee so I don't see where Jed is being dishonest. The only real offer worth considering has been from Blackpool.

He could have taken the same route as Ward and become a hero all round.......I don't blame him for not doing it because he has a family but he didn't have to start whining about his situation to try to make himself look better. In the long term it could do him more damage than good and he might regret not re-negotiating with Swindon or accepting the Blackpool offer, especially if he has to spend a year on the sidemines.

Ward has been offered a route into coaching - thats the quid pro pro.

[swindont]

I'm failing to understand some of the responses on this topic..

Caddis played championship football last year and excelled, I went to university near Birmingham last year, and lived with Brummy season ticket holders and they said Caddis was arguably there best player last year. He has come back expecting a move back to Birmingham which wasnt possible. He has since come out and said that he will still play and give his all for Swindon if allowed to play! So why not play him??

If his wages are too high that sure look to sell him, but while your still paying these high wages use the man! He is without doubt the best right back in league one. He played all of preseason untill KMac went, since then hasnt been involved. Seems abit fishy to me.