[Tora Tora Tora]

technium, on 21 July 2014 - 07:00 AM, said:

No. Just the "We're thinking Parkin's a tool . . . . . ."

Sorry, but that's dis-respectful!

How is he a tool? Do you know him?

[Mr_Pleasant]

Sabreman, on 21 July 2014 - 07:58 AM, said:

A work mate of mine was talking to Parkin after the last game of last season in one of the lounges, him and Creswell came in together, both said they would give their right arm to play for us with the manager and setup we have.
I honesty do not see the problem if we do sign him, every time I have seen him he has looked a class act if a bit imobile, what is typical of this board is the total over the top reaction and slating of a player before he has even signed.
If Parkin is on trial he will have to work on his fitness possibly more than he ever has in his career, I for one will certainly back him to do that.
I would suggest if we had played Parkin last season instead of Richards, remembering the chances Richards missed Parkn would have buried half of them, he is a player who gets a chance and he usually takes it.
When we have the current option of having Armand as a plan B with Doyle as the main striker it's a no brainer. For me anyway Parkin over Armand all day every day.



Looking for a rich benefactor, now that would be a scenario I have not considered at all, you have started the old brain working on overtime.

If Parkin needs to work on his BMI, losing his right arm would be a good start.

[trickytrevsfanclub]

Parkin. Not that old, has played at a decent level and scored goals at a decent level. Is a handful and may well suit our lone striker style of play, assuming PC sticks with that.
Doubt he will want anything like £5k a week or whatever he was supposed to be on before.
If you haven't got a job then £1k a week is better than the dole, £200 a week is.
I say if he proves his fitness sign him up on a weekly rolling contract, as low a basic as possible with a decent goal bonus. Gives us the option to get rid if he doesn't perform gives him the incentive to earn his keep.

This post has been edited by trickytrevsfanclub: 21 July 2014 - 08:21 AM

[hilly81]

What a predictable reaction from some of the less intelligent on here. I for one hope he enjoys his trial and if he does enough to impress Cook enough to offer him a deal then so be it.

[Spireite-Karl]

meowdmucker, on 21 July 2014 - 06:58 AM, said:

Oh I see. And do you suppose Parkin knows we are just using him as a stick to force Mr Allen to open his wallet.

That's the first time I've seen Parkin and stick used in the same sentence

[starsky72]

I think reserving judgement until we've seen how he performs in our favoured setup with our midfield supporting him would be a sensible approach.

[Goku]

Lmao

[Mac's Back]

hilly81, on 21 July 2014 - 08:19 AM, said:

What a predictable reaction from some of the less intelligent on here. I for one hope he enjoys his trial and if he does enough to impress Cook enough to offer him a deal then so be it.

Me too. If we'd had him here last season instead of Richards, the league would have been wrapped up in March..

[Goku]

Fresh off his trial at the mighty Lincoln eh? I think we're pushing the boat out too much, need to reel it in a bit.

[azul]

the original blue pill, on 21 July 2014 - 07:50 AM, said:

The more I think about this,the more I think Turner may have been in the Middle East trying to sell the Club..Just my opinion no evidence just a feeling..Parkin situation is making me think though.

I thought that at the time but since the leaked PM I have dismissed it

With Turners maths DA would end up owing the Kuwaitis

[Phil V 72]

Goku, on 21 July 2014 - 08:37 AM, said:

Fresh off his trial at the mighty Lincoln eh? I think we're pushing the boat out too much, need to reel it in a bit.

Didn't he neglect to turn out for Lincoln? Not sure it was ever a trial, to be fair

[HSpireite]

Put him on the 5:2 diet and a few runs from Nicholson and he'll be ready by september/october lol

[DMU Blue]

Goku, on 21 July 2014 - 08:37 AM, said:

Fresh off his trial at the mighty Lincoln eh? I think we're pushing the boat out too much, need to reel it in a bit.

Knowing what we know about our budget being pretty much at the limit already and the loss made last year (for whatever reasons). What would you suggest we do?

Spend what we don't have?

[Goku]

DMU Blue, on 21 July 2014 - 08:41 AM, said:

Knowing what we know about our budget being pretty much at the limit already and the loss made last year (for whatever reasons). What would you suggest we do?

Spend what we don't have?

Sign someone else. Not someone who is gonna spend half the season injured unfit. Do we do scouting?

[lindo-spireite]

azul, on 21 July 2014 - 08:38 AM, said:

With Turners maths DA would end up owing the Kuwaitis

This just made me choke on my apple

[60s 70s Spireite]

the original blue pill, on 21 July 2014 - 07:50 AM, said:

The more I think about this,the more I think Turner may have been in the Middle East trying to sell the Club..Just my opinion no evidence just a feeling..Parkin situation is making me think though.

I said the same at the time. Why would an overseas national want to have a minority interest or even a sponsorship deal with a small town lower league football club?

However they may just be interested in buying a small dream. Not that I would want that. No way.

[Paddymcgeeneysgoat]

He's no longer on trial, calm down people!

[Goku]

@Gids1980: Hearing that after further discussions late last night, Jon Parkin will NOT now be training with #chesterfieldfc this week. #alwayschanging

Thank you based god

[Paddymcgeeneysgoat]

He"s no longer on trial, chill people!

[azul]

Phil V 72, on 21 July 2014 - 08:38 AM, said:

Didn't he neglect to turn out for Lincoln? Not sure it was ever a trial, to be fair

He's had 4 days training and didn't want to play in case he got injured according to their manager

Doesn't bode well

Imagine his size now, I might go to Leeds jus to see

Paddymcgeeneysgoat, on 21 July 2014 - 08:50 AM, said:

He"s no longer on trial, chill people!

Shoot he's too expensive

This post has been edited by azul: 21 July 2014 - 08:53 AM