Topic: Getting paid to play? (Read 4662 times)

longy0710 · « **on:** December 22, 2011, 06:21:22 PM »

Evening guys

Thought I'd post this up as a bit of a discussion topic. I have just got off the phone with a captain from a local side who got promoted to a premier league last year. I have had 2 great seasons in the league below being in the top 10 batsmen in the league structure 2 years running. He has offered me around �75 a game to play. I have turned him down as I enjoy playing for my current club and have had an offer to go to play in a different premier league but not getting paid.

What would other people have done? I go to work Monday to Friday to earn my money and enjoy my cricket as a way to relax.

Thoughts?
Longy

Simmy · « **Reply #1 on:** December 22, 2011, 06:23:56 PM »

�75 quid a game is alot of money!

ive allways said i wouldnt leave tho for less than �100 a game!

thats just because ive been at same club since i was 8.. and i love the lads and for me to think about moving it would have to be ��.

when u start playing for money tho i think u add alot of pressure on your self because if you dont perform people will think there not getting there moneys worth!

alot of people in are league are on performance based money...

some little like 25p a run others �1 a run

�15 quid a wicked
�5 quid a catch etc

jw17 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 22, 2011, 06:30:24 PM »

I would of done it, quit if they're massive bellends, no point turning down free money!

thecord · « **Reply #3 on:** December 22, 2011, 06:30:45 PM »

I would weigh up the difference that the extra money would make to your lifestyle against the extra pressure and loss of your old team mates. If it wouldn't much difference then it's probably not worth it.
Might be worth attending a few socials and/or nets though as the new club might be full of great lads who you get on with and then the money would just be an added bonus.

johan95 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 22, 2011, 10:37:17 PM »

What were you averaging last year mate? - By the sounds of it you're pretty decent

I'd weigh up whether you want to play cricket for fun, or earn some extra cash on the side...I think that if the new guys aren't as fun to play with as your old team-mates.

Depends whether you'd really want the extra cash that much really. If you don't, then stay at your current club, keep enjoying your cricket and keep flourishing.

There is obviously the possibility you could underperform at this other club next year due to added pressure..

Do whatever you feel is best mate, sure however it turns out you'll be fine

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #5 on:** December 23, 2011, 02:29:04 AM »

Average has nothing to do with it...mine was 96 at the end of last year and I wouldn't say Im one to stand out in our league.

The weekend is a break from work IMO so should be treated as an enjoyable time, saying that if h feel u need the �� it may have an influence on things

Mr Cricket · « **Reply #6 on:** December 23, 2011, 02:41:04 AM »

in the current financial climate noone could blame you for taking the money, theres no shame in it...

comes down to whether you need the money or not!

roco · « **Reply #7 on:** December 23, 2011, 07:23:04 AM »

When you get paid to play the whole dynamic changes as your outlook on the game and enjoyment levels are affected as I found when being paid to play football when I was younger

longy0710 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 23, 2011, 07:33:54 AM »

Quote from: Ayrtek on December 23, 2011, 02:29:04 AM

Average has nothing to do with it...mine was 96 at the end of last year and I wouldn't say Im one to stand out in our league.

The weekend is a break from work IMO so should be treated as an enjoyable time, saying that if h feel u need the �� it may have an influence on things

Completely agree with that. My concern is that if I went to the club the expectation is always going to be very high due to the �� involved. With expectation comes alot of pressure, something which i get enough of during the working week. Dont get me wrong the cash would come in more than handy (especially for new bats!) but want to keep enjoying my cricket.

Johnny · « **Reply #9 on:** December 23, 2011, 07:41:07 AM »

If you're having any doubts, then I wouldn't do it

no1northernbloke · « **Reply #10 on:** December 23, 2011, 09:07:46 AM »

It's a risk. The standard in the Prem will be higher than div 1 - you'll be coping with 4-5 good bowlers instead of 2-3. There will be less stuff to go after because as a general rule the bowlers bowl better length and lines and runs are harder to come by.

It if was me I'd have wanted to know that I could perform in the Prem before getting paid for it. There's less pressure this way. I know of a few people who have made the transition well, but there's a lot more that struggle.

For example when we were promoted we had 4 batters in the div 1 top ten averages. (all in the 40's) After the first year in the prem, only one was in the thirties, everyone else was in the twenties.

Buzz · « **Reply #11 on:** December 23, 2011, 09:09:59 AM »

The problem with moving to a club that is bank rolling players is that the money tap will get turned off at some stage and there will be resentment in the team from the players who are not being paid - especially if they are performing better than the paid players.

Clubs like this in my experience usually do ok for a year or so then collapes through the leagues (see Farncome and Ashtead as two current examples)

the cash would be great I am sure - but so is friendship from the team you are playing for - that can't be bought.

Ask youself - do I want to play form my current club? do I want to play in the premiership? could the two happen at the same place? and If I was being paid, would I enjoy my cricket as much or will there be an unnecessary extra burdon?

tbarnfield99 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 23, 2011, 09:19:47 AM »

Quote from: Buzz on December 23, 2011, 09:09:59 AM

The problem with moving to a club that is bank rolling players is that the money tap will get turned off at some stage and there will be resentment in the team from the players who are not being paid - especially if they are performing better than the paid

Exactly the problem. When we moved into the Prem we had about 4/5 paid players to my knowledge. Most just turned up, played and then went home. No banter, no drinks in the bar after the game, nothing. I was pretty pissed off as I was forced to play seconds and these players weren't exactly performing well.

I honestly don't see the point. What does the club get from it all at the end if it? There isn't any money paid out by the league for final standings.

Village Trundler · « **Reply #13 on:** December 23, 2011, 09:26:29 AM »

Do it........ Turn up with an esky chockers with piss and knock over 3 before the toss... Take one out on the field and crush it and offer it to the bowler as a marker.

If everyone is cool with that and are still happy to pay you, you have made a good choice.... If not, you'll know pretty quick and be back at your old club by round 3.

no1northernbloke · « **Reply #14 on:** December 23, 2011, 09:30:29 AM »

Generally speaking the standard is that much higher and clubs think that if they don't pay players then they won't be able to compete.

Actually going into the prem can be one of the worst things that can happen to a club. When we went up only three of the previous years team who gained promotion were actually good enough to cut in the higher standard. This meant an influx of new players, some paid some unpaid. And yes it does create problems, creates divisions in the team. At times I was the only original player left - and I'd look around the changing room and feel like the club I'd played for for over 25 years was no longer my club.

The biggest problem is when things go wrong on the field and relegation becomes a reality - most of the imported players leave which leaves a huge hole for the following year. It really can rip the heart of your club out.

We've been promoted again this year, time will tell if it's a good thing.

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