- Aug 21, 2011
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I just get the feeling that we are dealing with an entirely different operator this year in Brady, then we have in previous years.
My opinion under Joyce/Scott is that we always appeared desperate and a bit too easy to deal with. The idea that North chases every FA and throws around cash, just reeked of desperation. Unsure of what it is about Brady & obviously a lot to play out, but I do not get the same level of desperation from Brady. He strikes me as someone that keeps his cards close to his chest, strong negotiator and capable of making tough calls. It is clear already that the stories of what the club is doing internally is 100% rumour, whereas in previous years it was as though they were being fed information. Even Rhyce quashes every bit of media that arises around individuals future.
Personally, I was so sick of "are North gonna land their big fish?" tabloids, just made us look so desperate so hoping Brady's approach is far less reserved and successful.
Note * Say desperate one more time. Desperate.
It is much harder to get leaks now. They've done well at plugging holes.