observer Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 An old concept nowadays, but it was interesting to learn that Tom Finney (RIP), on £14pw with Preston, was offered more cash to transfer abroad, remained with his local club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Preston wouldn't let him go to Palermo in 1952. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Eagle is correct, Obs, miss fires again, with only half a story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Blame BBC NW News, that's how they reported it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy51 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 I'm sure something was said in the report along the lines of "if you won't play for us you won't play for any other team ". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 I think you are correct Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 So, did he sign a life time contract then?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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