[Search & Destroy]

Elton John 2018, on 29 April 2018 - 01:57 PM, said:

Here's the problem any incoming manager will have: unless the budget is increased it's almost totally consumed by players currently under contract.



In that case, it's no longer worth bothering, is it??. Someone should point this out to Dave Allen in no uncertain terms: We will be relegated again unless something is done. I have a contact who spoke to Salford's scout who was there yesterday. He said the majority of Chesterfield's players would struggle in the conference - including the two centre backs, they were borderline at best - not my word, his.


Weir released

Salford ffs, we are actually going to be playing Salford

[azul]

Valley Blues, on 29 April 2018 - 10:11 PM, said:

AC has a habit of saying things that turn out to be slightly misleading. Let's hope this is another.

Some people call him a liar, others call him thick as pigshite, I couldn't possibly comment

[Misnomer]

Search and Destroy, on 29 April 2018 - 10:18 PM, said:

Salford ffs, we are actually going to be playing Salford

Yep, my brain is struggling to deal with this...chuck in Havant and Waterlooville, anall. Boreham Wood? Harrogate Town? Brackley Town? Hemel Hempstead? Chorley? All possibilities...wtf! Maybe a first round FA cup tie but not ever a league fixture, none of them, ever!

This is the reality of our demise under the ownership of Dave Allen. He's actually happy to let us die..
And, it seems to me, he's offering a million pound budget, because he has to...because players are under contract and have to be paid; or he eventually liquidates us (the final solution).

He took on the club; if he can't handle it any longer, he NEEDS to sell it at a reasonable price to DECENT investors. From every conceivable angle, it really is shameful behaviour.

[The Earl of Chesterfield]

Well I guess folk have two choices. Applaud A.C. for his candour, as I'm happy to do, or wonder if the negative scenario being portrayed has not only forced Jack out but might panic concerned observers into a pre-emptive takeover bid.

This post has been edited by MDCCCLXVI: 30 April 2018 - 05:18 AM

[Exharboroughspireite]

Tips M, on 29 April 2018 - 08:50 PM, said:

I hope somebody was scouting McCourt for his 3 decent games.

The boot and shoe in Grassmoor are interested apparently

[Looker-on]

moondog, on 29 April 2018 - 08:40 PM, said:

...some players especially those facing a 20% pay cut may be looking for a new club...

You would hope, but 80% of a share of the third-highest budget in League Two is probably still good money, in the National League.

[60s 70s Spireite]

I didn’t look at this (the Rochdale goals) when we signed COG, but presumably Caldwell and Carson were relying on the fact that the striker would be a prolific as he appears.
Trouble is that the video was a compilation from over six years ago back then. Interesting that, unless I blinked, I can’t see one headed goal.

In fact, he looked at the time more a Dennis type player than a target man. He was certainly a lot more mobile than now.

https://www.derbyshi...grady-1-8580835

[Rodney's Moustache]

Exharboroughspireite, on 30 April 2018 - 05:30 AM, said:

The boot and shoe in Grassmoor are interested apparently

Second reserve back up?

[monte]

Spire-Heights, on 28 April 2018 - 04:27 PM, said:

Yeah, I can’t image be CO walked away without what he thought was good for him. How many months were left on his contract?

Surely Tommy's was done through insurance? And we'd have be GIVEN some money due to the player having to retire early (if insured).

Nobody would want O'grady with the wages he was on so I supoose if we've paid him 50% of his contract we' saved money and he'll be able to hoodwink another club

[Tha Knows...]

60s 70s Spireite, on 30 April 2018 - 07:18 AM, said:

I didn’t look at this (the Rochdale goals) when we signed COG, but presumably Caldwell and Carson were relying on the fact that the striker would be a prolific as he appears.
Trouble is that the video was a compilation from over six years ago back then. Interesting that, unless I blinked, I can’t see one headed goal.

In fact, he looked at the time more a Dennis type player than a target man. He was certainly a lot more mobile than now.

https://www.derbyshi...grady-1-8580835

He only appeared in the opposition penalty box a few times all season, mainly receiving the ball with his back to goal about 30 yards out, sticking his arris out and passing to an opponent. He has had a bad back though 😀 so maybe a crock signed by Caldwell on inflated money

[Stockholm Spireite]

Exharboroughspireite, on 30 April 2018 - 05:30 AM, said:

The boot and shoe in Grassmoor are interested apparently

When did "The Slipper" start a reserve team?

[DIFH]

Ernie Ernie Ernie, on 29 April 2018 - 06:17 PM, said:

Nowhere near strong enough as a centre back pairing

At least they are young lads who have their careers in front of them. McGuire has sutors in Fylde so surely not complete no hopers. What are you saying here Ernie.

[Paul Fisher]

DIFH, on 30 April 2018 - 12:09 PM, said:

At least they are young lads who have their careers in front of them. McGuire has sutors in Fylde so surely not complete no hopers. What are you saying here Ernie.

As he/she said "pairing" he/she probably means they aren't strong enough as a pairing.

[DIFH]

Darcy Sarto, on 30 April 2018 - 12:17 PM, said:

As he/she said "pairing" he/she probably means they aren't strong enough as a pairing.

Thanx Ernie.

[monte]

DIFH, on 30 April 2018 - 12:19 PM, said:

Thanx Ernie.

I've heard O'Grady has accepted a 50k payoff at the end of the season to walk

[Siberian Spireite]

monte, on 02 May 2018 - 01:14 PM, said:

I've heard O'Grady has accepted a 50k payoff at the end of the season to walk

Shouldn't be too difficult for him as he's been walking all season.

[azul]

Siberian Spireite, on 02 May 2018 - 01:40 PM, said:

Shouldn't be too difficult for him as he's been walking all season.

He's had a bad back all season


Payoff denied by Carson last night, for what that is worth. It would be a good deal if true though

[Lincs Spireite]

Surely he would know that by Jack and now Evo not picking him to play, that he is not wanted and will actively look for a way out.

[Footyman]

Bowzer spirey, on 02 May 2018 - 02:14 PM, said:

Surely he would know that by Jack and now Evo not picking him to play, that he is not wanted and will actively look for a way out.

More than £50k will be required as settlement or he can choose to carry on next season.

[DIFH]

Bowzer spirey, on 02 May 2018 - 02:14 PM, said:

Surely he would know that by Jack and now Evo not picking him to play, that he is not wanted and will actively look for a way out.

Evatt is not going to be his manager though.