As soon as a player demands a wage he'll sign for someone else.
JC: Sign for us and come and play in Scotland.
Player: Dunno, like!
JC: Aw, go on!
Player: Hmmmm.
JC: Ye can drink as much as ye want!
Player: Hmm. Maybe. What would you be able to offer in terms of a wage?
JC: Ye want a wage?
Player: Yes.
JC: Ah..