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Rickie Lambert
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Post by c13 on Jun 16, 2015 19:25:57 GMT
Sad to see him go, he and Mansell transformed the attitude in the dressing room and his partnership with Brown will be missed. Best of luck for him
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Post by Topper Gas on Jun 16, 2015 19:25:57 GMT
Thanks AM, enjoyed watching you play, intelligent footballer. I can only think DC wants more pace? Did you read the article? He was offered two contracts, DC wanted him. Blimey two contracts that's more than MM dished out to the likes of Kenneth, I guess it meant two offers.
You'd have thought by now the OS would have confirmed, or denied, the story and thanked him for his services if he his living? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2015 22:42:26 GMT
You can't really knock a guy who comes in, plays all season, wins promotion and then leaves. Cheers Bob, you'll always be welcome back at Rovers.
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Post by interceptor on Jun 17, 2015 6:12:40 GMT
I cannot find that he has signed elsewhere, only that he has rejected the offer, in which case I hope DC can ask again.
I thought he was outstanding last season and really hoped he would sign another 1year contract.
Would not surprise me if he returned to Hartlepool, the fans up there would love him back.
AM - if you read this Forum - Sincere thanks for your contribution to the return of our football club to the League.
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irishrover
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Post by irishrover on Jun 17, 2015 12:27:05 GMT
An excellent player. We will need to think quite hard about how we replace him. He offered composure in the last 3rd and the ability to change the pace of the game. He also had a good footballing brain, was a very awkward customer and defended very well. That's quite a lot to replace and it won't come from an Adam Dawson type. As eye catching as those type of wingers are they often lack in other areas. You need balance - you can't just have two attacking wingers on the flanks anymore. I think Monkhouse may be one of the hardest players to replace in our squad - not many players do what he does.
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Stuart Taylor
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Post by LPGas on Jun 18, 2015 9:10:43 GMT
I hope he gets a player/ coach role somewhere, he deserves it
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Post by salecheshiregas on Jun 18, 2015 22:37:00 GMT
Good luck to Andy Monkhouse....I thought he was a consistent and important part of the team. Played a major part in getting us back into the Football League.
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Post by p4perlant3rn on Jun 19, 2015 7:32:16 GMT
An excellent player. We will need to think quite hard about how we replace him. He offered composure in the last 3rd and the ability to change the pace of the game. He also had a good footballing brain, was a very awkward customer and defended very well. That's quite a lot to replace and it won't come from an Adam Dawson type. As eye catching as those type of wingers are they often lack in other areas. You need balance - you can't just have two attacking wingers on the flanks anymore. I think Monkhouse may be one of the hardest players to replace in our squad - not many players do what he does. Spot on. There always seems to be a fascination with having to have 2 'wingers' playing wide but he is a great example of a very influential wide midfielder. I struggle to remember a time where we had such cohesion on the left side as we did with Brown and Monkhouse. Will be missed. |
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Post by interceptor on Jun 23, 2015 5:49:52 GMT
Very sad news in Bristol post that Andy Monkhouse actually wanted to stay but could agree a deal with DC.
I think that is a mistake on DC,s side and, whilst I have no issues with bone likes of Balanta going, I question is judgement on this one.
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Byron Anthony
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Post by faggotygas on Jun 23, 2015 7:51:13 GMT
Very sad news in Bristol post that Andy Monkhouse actually wanted to stay but could agree a deal with DC. I think that is a mistake on DC,s side and, whilst I have no issues with bone likes of Balanta going, I question is judgement on this one. You don't know what Monkhouse wanted. |
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Byron Anthony
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Post by faggotygas on Jun 23, 2015 7:51:56 GMT
An excellent player. We will need to think quite hard about how we replace him. He offered composure in the last 3rd and the ability to change the pace of the game. He also had a good footballing brain, was a very awkward customer and defended very well. That's quite a lot to replace and it won't come from an Adam Dawson type. As eye catching as those type of wingers are they often lack in other areas. You need balance - you can't just have two attacking wingers on the flanks anymore. I think Monkhouse may be one of the hardest players to replace in our squad - not many players do what he does. Not quite as good on the ball, but perhaps Sinclair can cover that position |
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Byron Anthony
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Post by faggotygas on Jun 23, 2015 7:53:25 GMT
Did you read the article? He was offered two contracts, DC wanted him. Blimey two contracts that's more than MM dished out to the likes of Kenneth, I guess it meant two offers.
You'd have thought by now the OS would have confirmed, or denied, the story and thanked him for his services if he his living? I think he means he was offered a deal twice. |
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Post by droitwichgas on Jun 23, 2015 7:54:42 GMT
It's starting to become a concern we seem the only club not signing players, I can't imagine Monkey wanted mega bucks as I doubt many Div 2 or Conference sides are going to be offering him a big wage at his wage.
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Byron Anthony
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Post by faggotygas on Jun 23, 2015 8:03:57 GMT
It's starting to become a concern we seem the only club not signing players, I can't imagine Monkey wanted mega bucks as I doubt many Div 2 or Conference sides are going to be offering him a big wage at his wage. Are we? Can you back that up with facts? |
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Post by interceptor on Jun 23, 2015 13:54:04 GMT
Very sad news in Bristol post that Andy Monkhouse actually wanted to stay but could agree a deal with DC. I think that is a mistake on DC,s side and, whilst I have no issues with bone likes of Balanta going, I question is judgement on this one. You don't know what Monkhouse wanted. Based on the report in the post I know he wanted to stay. I suspect, given that he took conference wages last season and knows he has a limited shelf life, his demands would not have been extraordinary. You are of course correct, I don't know what he wanted, but I am allowed an opinion and that remains the same. |
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Byron Anthony
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Post by faggotygas on Jun 23, 2015 14:08:23 GMT
You don't know what Monkhouse wanted. Based on the report in the post I know he wanted to stay. I suspect, given that he took conference wages last season and knows he has a limited shelf life, his demands would not have been extraordinary. You are of course correct, I don't know what he wanted, but I am allowed an opinion and that remains the same.
You are indeed allowed an opinion. I'm also allowed to have the opinion that your opinion is a load of rubbish, because you have nothing to base it on.
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Post by interceptor on Jun 23, 2015 15:16:53 GMT
Excellent post- well done you
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