Martin Boyle to Saudi

[prenzlauerbear]

I'd be on the 2-hour flight to Dubai for a good swally whenever there's downtime in the league. That said, Boyle strikes me as the clean shirt type who would be happily stuck in a luxury hotel playing FIFA for 3 years.

 

[ICA_86]

Its usually people who’ll never get the opportunity bashing those who go to Saudi.

Can guarantee your views would be different if offered a 10x pay rise and tax free.

It’s also a much nicer place than most in the West assume.

I always think that’s probably the case but upon a quick Google Map search of Harmah, it looks like it’s in the middle of nowhere.

Fair does to Boyle though. We’d all do the same.

 

[Mcnovo]

I'd be on the 2-hour flight to Dubai for a good swally whenever there's downtime in the league. That said, Boyle strikes me as the clean shirt type who would be happily stuck in a luxury hotel playing FIFA for 3 years.

Boy a know lives and works out there been out there good few year now and they can get drink no problem, not bars but they can get it to drink from a local place that makes it

 

[jtc]

Did that Celtic keeper from last season play over there ?
Just asking because he played like someone had chopped his hands off

 

[sregnar]

I'd be on the 2-hour flight to Dubai for a good swally whenever there's downtime in the league. That said, Boyle strikes me as the clean shirt type who would be happily stuck in a luxury hotel playing FIFA for 3 years.

He's not. He's mad for a night out

 

[david1982]

Wonder what the punishment is over there for being a baldy diving bastard

Forty lashes with any luck

 

[Sonny]

Saudi Arabia is actually a decent place to live if you’re willing to play their game.

Some reports are saying it’s nearly £30k a week tax free, so you can almost double that for an equivalent wage here.

Whatever it is, he will walk away from this deal with millions in the bank by the time you take into account a signing on fee and the ridiculous wages.

He will never need to work again if he plays it right. As it stands he won’t be a particularly wealthy guy. He certainly won’t have enough to not work after his playing days. Now he will.

 

[Imfeelingit]

Tax Free........you wouldn't have to ask me twice, I would be on the first flight out there.

yup and people talk about islam law..... these rich saudi's flaunt that law more than anyone ! Plus last I checked Boyls is male...... he will be a king over there!!

 

[pelem]

He's 28yo, a mediocre player with a mediocre career. This is the best he'll get. Quite right to make the move.

£1 point 2 million a year. There'll be more following him for that kind of money.

 

[ForGodForCountryForever]

Boyle aside, you have to say Hibs have done superbly if this deal has indeed concluded.

Bought him for buttons, had many years good service and have sold him for a colossal profit after knocking back initial bids. Im no fan of the club but its a good example of big balls in the transfer market and the rewards for those who make a hard deal.

 

[RFC_Champions]

I couldn't live in a country under Islamic law.

There’s a price on every decision. No matter what.

 

[Avengers]

Great money, who can blame him. Yes it’s not the most glamorous country to live in, but stick it out a couple of years and it will be worth it.

 

[Supermac1872]

You’ve got to jump at the chance in Martin Boyle’s position.

As for the Saudi’s they probably could have got a better player for £3m and the wages they’re giving him.

 

[lou riccios chipshop]

He was going to transfer last year but his wife wanted to drive.

Of course it's easy (for most of us) to say that anyone working is legitimising the government and system. I have a job that is not really transferable out of the UK.
So I can say that I wouldn't work there for all the tea in China.
Mind you if you've got the right job you can kill and rape in both countries legally.

 

[giogaddi]

I couldn't live in a country under Islamic law.

Scotland in 20 years time if you listen to half the guys in the lounge.

 

[Das Phantom Tormaschine]

In all fairness he is getting to stage in his career where a good payday cannot blame hin, personally i am glad because there was talk of him being linked with them so that's a bonus, he was a thorn in our side when playing hibs

Is there a rough ball part figure for what he might be earning over there.

 

[scottie59]

Is there a rough ball part figure for what he might be earning over there.

Certainly a lot more than what he would be getting with Hibs and who knows a much better life style to what he is getting here in North Korea sorry Scotland

 

[ICA_86]

Is there a rough ball part figure for what he might be earning over there.

£30,000 a week on 20% tax.

Was speaking to Cadden’s cousin earlier, that’s where it came from.

 

[Tino_Col]

Scotland in 20 years time if you listen to half the guys in the lounge.

London already under is if it you listen to half the guys in the lounge.

 

[LizzyDrippin]

Wouldn't want to live somewhere where you could get your head chopped off for hugging a team mate too tightly.

 

[Talktalk]

Three years in Saudi and then rolls back here with £3m in his pocket at the age of 31 and goes to the filth on a freebie before ending his career back at Hibs.

Easy choice for a plodder.

He will have more than that I would think as he won’t have much to spend as he will be in a club tent club camel and his own private beach as far as his eyes can see

 

[TBagg]

How will he take throw ins if you lose both hands for diving?

 

[Das Phantom Tormaschine]

£30,000 a week on 20% tax.

Was speaking to Cadden’s cousin earlier, that’s where it came from.

aye that's a good wage

 

[scottie59]

£30,000 a week on 20% tax.

Was speaking to Cadden’s cousin earlier, that’s where it came from.

Will probably be a sign on fee as well I would imagine

 

[Talktalk]

Will probably be a sign on fee as well I would imagine

And bonuses and final lump if he sees out the whole contract .

 

[Loyal72]

Was always a bit of a bogey player against us, glad he's off and not away to them.

 

[BrunoBear]

bbc reporting done at £3m. A decent camel costs more over there

Camels enhanced with Botox barred from Saudi beauty contest

Dozens of animals disqualified after owners manipulate their looks with hormones, fillers and facelifts

www.theguardian.com

 

[tod1872]

Good deal for him and Hibs.

 

[OzzyGersman]

Hearing Hibs are in for Skov Olsen to replace Boyle.

 

[WDYGH]

Hope he’s not drinking in the plane?

 

[High Society]

Good deal for him and Hibs.

Sky says £2.5m plus add ons ffs surely not?

 

[JerseyLoyalist]

I couldn't live in a country under Islamic law.

Sets him up for life though.

 

[Bearsdenloyal]

Thing is, it’s easy to say that when you aren’t being offered life changing sums of money to go.

Can’t blame him in the slightest. It’s not like he will be living in a hut and wiping his arse with his hand.

I got offered the chance to double my wage to go to Oman. Tax free.

Hardly life changing though

 

[Centralbear]

If only the Saudis had come to us they could've had Brandon Barker for a measly £2M.

 

[sonofbunk]

My sister in law and husband lived there for 6 years. She’s a GP and he’s a lecturer. Moved back in October and could pay for a million £ house in Oxfordshire in cash. Set up for life.

Does he still play for Australia? Easier for him in the same conference.

 

[BSPECIAL]

Probably suit him better diving about in the sand.