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Post by alasitsgas on Jan 19, 2017 17:15:10 GMT
Very surprised about Easter and Mcrystal,but what concerns me is the timing and reminds me of moment Trollope decided that the players who took us up were no good enough for the higher division. DC have proved me wrong before lets hope he's right again.
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Post by gasheadpirate on Jan 19, 2017 17:18:01 GMT
Given the ages of both Macca and Easter I suppose it makes sense but surprised it didn't happen at the end of the season.
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Post by bloogas on Jan 19, 2017 17:18:56 GMT
Fair enough I suppose but I am surprised more by the timing. Without Hartley and Salter-Clarke, Macca may well be needed and Easter as well. So when they are picked and playing and we need the points I hope they will be motivated to do what they've always done. I have no doubt Macca will as he always does but ..... the timing just seems odd. Do it at the beginning of the window to move them on or free up some money or do it 2/3 matches from the end when we don't have anything to play for but now? Very strange imo. Good luck to all of them I hope they get what they want, esp Macca. UTG! ps I genuinely feel a bit sad about Macca no being here in the future. Stupid I know. edit: sorry realised they will not be picked from statement. Actually, even stranger esp Macca at CH. I'm a sentimental old sod too, & got a real soft spot for Macca. Felt he was real leader, on & off the pitch, when we needed one. Also sorry we never saw too much of Easter - feel he had a lot more he could have given, but then MT probably, no definitely, kept him out.
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Post by bloogas on Jan 19, 2017 17:24:00 GMT
Fair enough, Macca unlucky great pro and you know he wont let you down within his ability, Easter I thought was going to be ok when he looked sharp the end of last season, but his hunger may be questioned. I watched Jay Malpas with some interest, I thought he would make a decent player, but his injury jinx has put pay to that. The other 3 id say is a fairly easy call, I was at Orient. I would poss add 1 or 2 more, for another time. Good luck to all of them. You referring to Tyler Lyttle? Felt he was unfairly criticised/blamed - whole team was poor that day & he got no support, which a young player ought to expect. Still, DC knows best.
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Post by harrybuckle on Jan 19, 2017 17:25:54 GMT
Big pressure on our new loan keeper now that Puddy is going unless Mildy will be back sooner rather than later. Guessing Clarke Salter must be close to returning to full fitness if Macca is off
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2017 17:32:12 GMT
A barmy announcement in my opinion. You can make players available for transfer without barring them from selection!
We've needed McChrystal recently and he's done well. We've been using Puddy and Easter regularly too. Making them unavailable for no real reason is putting undue stress on the squad.
This feels like when DC declared Mildenhall obsolete two years ago and then had to backtrack. That was barmy too.
It must mean new players are coming in, surely? Maybe yesterday's signing was just back up after all.
McChrystal, Easter and Puddy will all be remembered fondly for being part of two promotions and I wish them all the best. The others all played a small part in the squad's success so good luck to them as well!
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Post by irishrover on Jan 19, 2017 17:38:51 GMT
This is peculiar - MCchrystal is currently filling an important hole in the side. It's not unusual for players to be let go but it normally happens AFTER replacements have been bought in and not before. I have to say that I find this a little bit concerning because I can't believe that DC would have done this out of choice.....
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Post by brizzle on Jan 19, 2017 17:44:11 GMT
This is peculiar - MCchrystal is currently filling an important hole in the side. It's not unusual for players to be let go but it normally happens AFTER replacements have been bought in and not before. I have to say that I find this a little bit concerning because I can't believe that DC would have done this out of choice.....Can you suggest a reason that he did do it for then, if it wasn't ''out of choice.''
I'm at a total loss with all of this announcement to be honest.
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Post by bs14gas on Jan 19, 2017 17:49:22 GMT
Sad to see anyone move on esp MMC and JE. Also perplexed at the timing. Why now and not a month ago before the window is open? So we could now be 'paying' wages for players that have no chance of playing, how will that effect the changing room?
I am struggling for any logic at all to this decision?
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Post by kwoodgas on Jan 19, 2017 18:03:52 GMT
A barmy announcement in my opinion. You can make players available for transfer without barring them from selection! We've needed McChrystal recently and he's done well. We've been using Puddy and Easter regularly too. Making them unavailable for no real reason is putting undue stress on the squad. This feels like when DC declared Mildenhall obsolete two years ago and then had to backtrack. That was barmy too. It must mean new players are coming in, surely? Maybe yesterday's signing was just back up after all. McChrystal, Easter and Puddy will all be remembered fondly for being part of two promotions and I wish them all the best. The others all played a small part in the squad's success so good luck to them as well! Pretty much my thoughts exactly mate. If we were towards the bottom of the league and it was felt the squad needed a kick up the arse and the fans were demanding some action, this announcement might make some sense but in the current circumstances it seems strange. The only thing I can think is that DC is under pressure to reduce the wage bill before we can strengthen and with the end of January fast approaching he nended to make it public knowledge that these players are available.
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Post by irishrover on Jan 19, 2017 18:18:43 GMT
This is peculiar - MCchrystal is currently filling an important hole in the side. It's not unusual for players to be let go but it normally happens AFTER replacements have been bought in and not before. I have to say that I find this a little bit concerning because I can't believe that DC would have done this out of choice.....Can you suggest a reason that he did do it for then, if it wasn't ''out of choice.''
I'm at a total loss with all of this announcement to be honest. The possibility of pressure from above to sharpen up the squad or downgrade it's size might be one issue. I only have pure speculation but it does not feel like an action that occurs in the normal course of events. Sometimes you see managers in a relegation battle throw all their players in the transfer list to try and get a response (rarely seems to work - bit of a desperate move). I don't understand why a manager would opt to do this. We're bumbling along nicely and clearly have a good team spirit. There is some flabbiness round the edge of the squad but it's hardly a critical problem and we can currently do with the cover. So why would you upset the applecart in this 'big statement' style way? There are plenty of ways to quietly ease people out if you are trying to turn the squad over a bit. This is a statement of intent though. If I was MCchrystal I'd feel distinctly miffed I think and, perhaps more importantly (from the point of view of immediate reaction from our players), if I was mates with MCchrystal I'd feel miffed on his behalf. I could be completely wrong - all I have to go on is my own gut feeling after all - but I can't see what's in this for DC so I wonder if someone forced his hand.
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Post by harrybuckle on Jan 19, 2017 18:25:30 GMT
A barmy announcement in my opinion. You can make players available for transfer without barring them from selection! We've needed McChrystal recently and he's done well. We've been using Puddy and Easter regularly too. Making them unavailable for no real reason is putting undue stress on the squad. This feels like when DC declared Mildenhall obsolete two years ago and then had to backtrack. That was barmy too. It must mean new players are coming in, surely? Maybe yesterday's signing was just back up after all. McChrystal, Easter and Puddy will all be remembered fondly for being part of two promotions and I wish them all the best. The others all played a small part in the squad's success so good luck to them as well! If we were towards the bottom of the league and it was felt the squad needed a kick up the arse and the fans were demanding some action, this announcement might make some sense but in the current circumstances it seems strange. The only thing I can think is that DC is under pressure to reduce the wage bill before we can strengthen and with the end of January fast approaching he nended to make it public knowledge that these players are available. But the six are contracted until June so can stay and sit tight and we continue to pay them. But in their own career interests to try and find somewhere in next five months rather than leave in the Summer when most get released and clubs have greater choice so more difficult to find a new Club.
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Post by warehamgas on Jan 19, 2017 18:28:16 GMT
A barmy announcement in my opinion. You can make players available for transfer without barring them from selection! We've needed McChrystal recently and he's done well. We've been using Puddy and Easter regularly too. Making them unavailable for no real reason is putting undue stress on the squad. This feels like when DC declared Mildenhall obsolete two years ago and then had to backtrack. That was barmy too. It must mean new players are coming in, surely? Maybe yesterday's signing was just back up after all. McChrystal, Easter and Puddy will all be remembered fondly for being part of two promotions and I wish them all the best. The others all played a small part in the squad's success so good luck to them as well! Spot on Astafjevs. Hope DC doesn't come to regret it!
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Post by laughinggas on Jan 19, 2017 18:53:30 GMT
Any close to appearance close extension?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2017 18:58:42 GMT
Easter not needed, seriously?
Looks like madness to me, need to reserve judgement on this until the end of Jan and see what the plan is for life after Jermaine.
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Post by Rex on Jan 19, 2017 19:12:48 GMT
Surprised about Easter, and for personal reasons I'm really disappointed to see Jay Malpas. He was a fanatical City fan when he and my son played kids football together, and he (and his City mad dad) have totally seen the light. I had visions of him scoring the winner for us in a Bristol derby
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2017 19:28:34 GMT
can not get my head around it. the only thing that comes up in my mind is that our owner has been true to his word and wants the club run in a good manner and wants the players off the budget before others are brought in or that others are going to be coming in and there will be no room for any of them. Seems hard for Easter, Puddy and McCrystal, would have been nice to say thank you.
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Post by Colyton Gas. on Jan 19, 2017 19:45:38 GMT
Be interesting to see where they all end up? P.S. Saw this in Macclesfield to-day!
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Post by a more piratey game on Jan 19, 2017 19:49:18 GMT
But the six are contracted until June so can stay and sit tight and we continue to pay them. But in their own career interests to try and find somewhere in next five months rather than leave in the Summer when most get released and clubs have greater choice so more difficult to find a new Club. agree with this
also, DC can still change his mind after the window closes. This just nudges things on a bit
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Post by kegandeg on Jan 19, 2017 20:32:28 GMT
Shame about mcrystal and Easter sometimes heart and desire and playing for the club are more important than ability Easter has played his best football for us this season get tom Parkes back why not who might replace Easter probably some young kid just passing through.
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