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Post by The Gas on Nov 27, 2015 11:48:39 GMT
I asked DC about players contracts at last nights Q & A.
He confirmed that the only players under contract beyond the end of this season were Easter and Sinclair. He also confirmed that NO PLAYER had an option to extend their contract and I must assume that includes Mildenhall not having an option to extend his contract based on playing a certain number of games. I seem to remember that option was invoked by Mildenhall at the end of last season.
He added that negotiations will begin to keep players that he wishes to retain, I would assume this will start some time in early 2016.
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Post by Peter Parker on Nov 27, 2015 11:49:05 GMT
what ever happened to not giving out appearance based extension triggers anyway *ahem* I think he got his 3 year deal at the start of the most recent relegation season, so it ends next summer. In the summer/end of last season there seemed to be some confusion I think, as it looked like he was going and then had 're-signed' for an extra year
The 37-year-old was ousted by Will Puddy for the last ten games of the Conference campaign, which included the promotion final win against Grimsby Town at Wembley.
And despite Rovers needing a penalty shootout to secure the victory, substitute Mildenhall was called on to take over in goal for the dramatic victory.
Fresh from agreeing a new deal at the club and with Puddy's future still unclear, Mildenhall insisted he'll be doing his best over pre-season to force his way back into Darrell Clarke's plans
Read more: www.bristolpost.co.uk/Steve-Mildenhall-ready-stake-claim-Bristol-Rovers/story-26738913-detail/story.html#ixzz3sgwrZ1WM Follow us: @bristolpost on Twitter | bristolpost on Facebook
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Post by mrbluesky on Nov 27, 2015 11:57:59 GMT
I asked DC about players contracts at last nights Q & A. He confirmed that the only players under contract beyond the end of this season were Easter and Sinclair. He also confirmed that NO PLAYER had an option to extend their contract and I must assume that includes Mildenhall not having an option to extend his contract based on playing a certain number of games. I seem to remember that option was invoked by Mildenhall at the end of last season. He added that negotiations will begin to keep players that he wishes to retain, I would assume this will start some time in early 2016. thanks for that information,,,did dc say what the op alleges about nicholls?
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Post by Henbury Gas on Nov 27, 2015 12:05:05 GMT
if I was Nicholls I'd quit the club tomorrow. If I was Nicholls I would have quite football after my recent performances. Just football....
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Post by The Gas on Nov 27, 2015 12:41:24 GMT
I asked DC about players contracts at last nights Q & A. He confirmed that the only players under contract beyond the end of this season were Easter and Sinclair. He also confirmed that NO PLAYER had an option to extend their contract and I must assume that includes Mildenhall not having an option to extend his contract based on playing a certain number of games. I seem to remember that option was invoked by Mildenhall at the end of last season. He added that negotiations will begin to keep players that he wishes to retain, I would assume this will start some time in early 2016. thanks for that information,,,did dc say what the op alleges about nicholls? Mr Bluesky - I do not understand your comment.
He said that he will not be asking Nicholls back after his loan expired. He did make a comment about Nicholls ability at shot stopping!!!!!!
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Post by ds1 on Nov 27, 2015 12:57:59 GMT
We always had Nicholls for 93 days. He was always due to go back to Wigan at the end of that. I think DC was saying a) he hasn't been that impressed with him and b) he is going back to Wigan on Dec 12 (when the 93 day loan expires) Allegedly, DC has told attendees at the AGM that he's unhappy with Nicholls and he'll be returning to Wigan on December 12th. Which is fine, except its November 26th. Not the first time he's been so candid. Bet Nicholls will be chuffed about this.
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Post by mrbluesky on Nov 27, 2015 13:20:11 GMT
thanks for that information,,,did dc say what the op alleges about nicholls? Mr Bluesky - I do not understand your comment.
He said that he will not be asking Nicholls back after his loan expired. He did make a comment about Nicholls ability at shot stopping!!!!!!
just wanted to hear from someone who actually heard that dc said nicholls wouldnt be back after his loan,,so thanks for that. cant imagine nicholls playing saturday after that!
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Post by The Gas on Nov 27, 2015 13:42:14 GMT
There are times when DC makes statements in public meetings that in all honesty should only be made in private and hopefully they will not be passed on in social media.
If Nicholls hears about this comment, he can take it two ways. He can say, I'll prove you wrong or stuff you.
Did he say this to "buck up" Nicholls, much like the comments he has made about Harrison?
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Post by mancgas has left the building on Nov 27, 2015 14:09:18 GMT
not a lot to see here. Goal keeper on a 3 month loan started on 11 September, will leave at the end of the maximum term for short term loans.
We couldnt extend it if we wanted to
Nicholls has to go
Nicholls has seen a lot of shots go past him without getting a hand to any of them. Manager says he's not stopping shots.
All seems factual to me........
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Post by Rex on Dec 1, 2015 13:12:57 GMT
There are times when DC makes statements in public meetings that in all honesty should only be made in private and hopefully they will not be passed on in social media. If Nicholls hears about this comment, he can take it two ways. He can say, I'll prove you wrong or stuff you. Did he say this to "buck up" Nicholls, much like the comments he has made about Harrison? I like DC, and I find his candidness refreshing when talking about most things. However, there are times- and this is a good example- when he really should be a little more discreet.
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Post by Curly Wurly on Dec 1, 2015 14:50:24 GMT
There are times when DC makes statements in public meetings that in all honesty should only be made in private and hopefully they will not be passed on in social media. If Nicholls hears about this comment, he can take it two ways. He can say, I'll prove you wrong or stuff you. Did he say this to "buck up" Nicholls, much like the comments he has made about Harrison? Seems to me like DC calculates whether a player needs an arm round the shoulder or a kick in the pants and sometimes chooses to do this publicly. Something Brian Clough would have done in his heyday.
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Post by irishrover on Dec 2, 2015 0:32:14 GMT
There are times when DC makes statements in public meetings that in all honesty should only be made in private and hopefully they will not be passed on in social media. If Nicholls hears about this comment, he can take it two ways. He can say, I'll prove you wrong or stuff you. Did he say this to "buck up" Nicholls, much like the comments he has made about Harrison? Seems to me like DC calculates whether a player needs an arm round the shoulder or a kick in the pants and sometimes chooses to do this publicly. Something Brian Clough would have done in his heyday. Maybe but there's quite a difference between the Clough myth and the Clough reality. Most of his players thought he was incredibly loyal and straight with them - I think most of what he did in the press was in fact largely to deflect attention; hence why he tended to only talk about the top players not the ones in his squad who actually were struggling.
I think DC may eventually run into the trouble with this sort of thing to be honest. Fine when things are basically going OK but if we hit a genuine rough patch then I think it leaves him open for criticism along similar lines to Buckle.
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Post by dido on Dec 2, 2015 8:40:15 GMT
Anyone noticed improved performances from LN since DC (allegedly) criticised him?
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Post by Curly Wurly on Dec 2, 2015 11:14:04 GMT
Anyone noticed improved performances from LN since DC (allegedly) criticised him? Yes. Didn't have much to do yesterday, but was efficient. Some were frustrated that he wasn't releasing Leadbitter or Brown, opting to slow things down and kick, but I sense that this may have been under instruction in the first half. To clarify, could someone that attended the BRSC Q&A confirm that htere was any criticism or whether DC was simply stating the fact that Nicholls loan spell comes to an end shortly.
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Post by ashperry83 on Dec 2, 2015 11:23:17 GMT
Anyone noticed improved performances from LN since DC (allegedly) criticised him? Yes. Didn't have much to do yesterday, but was efficient. Some were frustrated that he wasn't releasing Leadbitter or Brown, opting to slow things down and kick, but I sense that this may have been under instruction in the first half. To clarify, could someone that attended the BRSC Q&A confirm that htere was any criticism or whether DC was simply stating the fact that Nicholls loan spell comes to an end shortly. Or possibly due to the fact that each time the numpties in the North Terrace were moaning, Leadbitter and Browner were being covered by WWFC players.......
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Post by muppet on Dec 2, 2015 11:27:01 GMT
On the gas player commentary last night it was said that he is going back because his 93 day loan was complete and it couldn't be renewed before January 2016.
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Post by Curly Wurly on Dec 2, 2015 11:36:13 GMT
Yes. Didn't have much to do yesterday, but was efficient. Some were frustrated that he wasn't releasing Leadbitter or Brown, opting to slow things down and kick, but I sense that this may have been under instruction in the first half. To clarify, could someone that attended the BRSC Q&A confirm that htere was any criticism or whether DC was simply stating the fact that Nicholls loan spell comes to an end shortly. Or possibly due to the fact that each time the numpties in the North Terrace were moaning, Leadbitter and Browner were being covered by WWFC players....... On most occasions. There were probably 2 or 3 times in the 1st half when he could have released the wing backs (i.e they were not covered), but chose not to-- even though his instinct is to look for this each time. That's why I'd suggest he was under instruction to not take any risks in the first half.
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Post by Curly Wurly on Dec 2, 2015 11:37:36 GMT
Seems to me like DC calculates whether a player needs an arm round the shoulder or a kick in the pants and sometimes chooses to do this publicly. Something Brian Clough would have done in his heyday. Maybe but there's quite a difference between the Clough myth and the Clough reality. Most of his players thought he was incredibly loyal and straight with them - I think most of what he did in the press was in fact largely to deflect attention; hence why he tended to only talk about the top players not the ones in his squad who actually were struggling.
I think DC may eventually run into the trouble with this sort of thing to be honest. Fine when things are basically going OK but if we hit a genuine rough patch then I think it leaves him open for criticism along similar lines to Buckle.
Possibly, but the difference is that DC has a football brain. I wasn't sure Buckle had one at all.
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Post by Henbury Gas on Dec 2, 2015 11:57:04 GMT
Anyone noticed improved performances from LN since DC (allegedly) criticised him? Yes. Didn't have much to do yesterday, but was efficient. Some were frustrated that he wasn't releasing Leadbitter or Brown, opting to slow things down and kick, but I sense that this may have been under instruction in the first half. To clarify, could someone that attended the BRSC Q&A confirm that htere was any criticism or whether DC was simply stating the fact that Nicholls loan spell comes to an end shortly. laugh my knuts off last night when our esteemed goalkeeping coach shouted out to him "Kick it or Throw it Quicker".... how else did he expect him to get rid of the ball head it out ??
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Post by Bridgeman on Dec 2, 2015 19:35:49 GMT
There are times when DC makes statements in public meetings that in all honesty should only be made in private and hopefully they will not be passed on in social media. If Nicholls hears about this comment, he can take it two ways. He can say, I'll prove you wrong or stuff you. Did he say this to "buck up" Nicholls, much like the comments he has made about Harrison? I like DC, and I find his candidness refreshing when talking about most things. However, there are times- and this is a good example- when he really should be a little more discreet. I spoke with two persons on Saturday who were at the meeting, they were adamant that Darrell actually made no mention of Nicholls in person in his comment, so basically if anyone is criticising Darrell for making the personal comments about Nicholls according to the two persons I spoke with they are incorrect to do so. So that renders this thread mostly pointless as some people appear to be discussing a comment that wasn't actually made and the fact that Nicholls has played in the subsequent games since what the OP described as 'alledged comments' seems to confirm they weren't actually made
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