[60s 70s Spireite]

LegendsOfTheSpire, on 08 February 2024 - 09:37 AM, said:

Hi all,

I've got a new podcast out today with Sam Hird. He's very honest about captaincy when he signed, transfer listing, where he thought it all went wrong and disappointment about getting released.

Links here for you
https://beacons.ai/legendsofthespire

Cheers
Dave

Very good.
Biggest mistake sacking Danny Wilson, when he hadn’t been given the resources others had.. Surprised then when Gary Caldwell came in, he was given the backing Danny didn’t have.

[s42blue]

60s 70s Spireite, on 08 February 2024 - 09:57 AM, said:

Very good.
Biggest mistake sacking Danny Wilson, when he hadn’t been given the resources others had.. Surprised then when Gary Caldwell came in, he was given the backing Danny didn’t have.

Great watch Dave.

No surprise about the lack of grace from the club when Sam was let go. 🐍

[gordon_brittas]

60s 70s Spireite, on 08 February 2024 - 09:57 AM, said:

Very good.
Biggest mistake sacking Danny Wilson, when he hadn’t been given the resources others had.. Surprised then when Gary Caldwell came in, he was given the backing Danny didn’t have.

I seem to remember Danny wanted to sign Lee Novak permanently along with a few other decent additions from other League 1 and 2 clubs which weren’t as bigger as us historically. Needless to say Fagin and his dastardly dumb assistant refused, appointed the gimp Caldwell and the rest is history.

[Siberian Spireite]

LegendsOfTheSpire, on 08 February 2024 - 09:37 AM, said:

Hi all,

I've got a new podcast out today with Sam Hird. He's very honest about captaincy when he signed, transfer listing, where he thought it all went wrong and disappointment about getting released.

Links here for you
https://beacons.ai/legendsofthespire

Cheers
Dave

I love your podcasts but that summary makes Sam’s career at Town seem disappointing whereas for the most part he was great and is very well-remembered. I look forward to listening.

[LegendsOfTheSpire]

Siberian Spireite, on 08 February 2024 - 02:41 PM, said:

I love your podcasts but that summary makes Sam’s career at Town seem disappointing whereas for the most part he was great and is very well-remembered. I look forward to listening.

You are right in that I probably didn't describe him very well there. We did talk mostly about those successful sides and his mental toughness in terms of how he became a solid fixture in the team for so long. The where isn't went wrong more an comment on at the club rather this his own personal journey. He's a great guy and might be back around the club more often in coming seasons with his new role at the PFA.

[Siberian Spireite]

LegendsOfTheSpire, on 08 February 2024 - 02:52 PM, said:

You are right in that I probably didn't describe him very well there. We did talk mostly about those successful sides and his mental toughness in terms of how he became a solid fixture in the team for so long. The where isn't went wrong more an comment on at the club rather this his own personal journey. He's a great guy and might be back around the club more often in coming seasons with his new role at the PFA.

Just listened as it took a while to appear on Castro- excellent stuff as ever, but I wonder if you can explain the disclaimer at the start please? Why would CFC turn down a bid from Pompey because of the wage offered to the player? Surely that’s not the selling club’s concern? Sorry to be pedantic- I’m genuinely interested and love listening to these podcasts, so thanks for all your great efforts.

[LegendsOfTheSpire]

Siberian Spireite, on 23 February 2024 - 07:04 PM, said:

Just listened as it took a while to appear on Castro- excellent stuff as ever, but I wonder if you can explain the disclaimer at the start please? Why would CFC turn down a bid from Pompey because of the wage offered to the player? Surely that’s not the selling club’s concern? Sorry to be pedantic- I’m genuinely interested and love listening to these podcasts, so thanks for all your great efforts.

Hi. No worries. It was Sam that asked for that to be put in as said he didnt want it to look like it was Cook who blocked it as it was the club. He didn't want to leave but when Pompey came in to want him on loan he finally resigned himself to leaving and accepted the chance to go to Pompey. The club then aparantely blocked it due to the percentage of wages offered. That's how he described it so wanted to put that in there.

[Siberian Spireite]

LegendsOfTheSpire, on 23 February 2024 - 08:06 PM, said:

Hi. No worries. It was Sam that asked for that to be put in as said he didnt want it to look like it was Cook who blocked it as it was the club. He didn't want to leave but when Pompey came in to want him on loan he finally resigned himself to leaving and accepted the chance to go to Pompey. The club then aparantely blocked it due to the percentage of wages offered. That's how he described it so wanted to put that in there.

Got you- so, a loan deal rather than a permanent move. Makes sense. Ta

[Goku]

https://youtu.be/hjC...9iVXB-9i5_3ZH1H

Jamie Grimes! Great watch.

[Blue5]

Goku, on 07 May 2024 - 09:52 PM, said:

https://youtu.be/hjC...9iVXB-9i5_3ZH1H

Jamie Grimes! Great watch.

Just finished listening to it and he gets it.

It pleases me to hear from players like Jamie who are clearly appreciative of being here. We've had too many players pass through the club under previous managers/owners who had no interest in the club or any desire to create something special.

We're fortunate to have Cookie here but we're also fortunate to have players like Jamie.

I'd say it's a must watch for any young professional just starting out in the game or for the minority who still question PC.

[LegendsOfTheSpire]

Thanks for sharing. He's a lovely guy Jamie, and interesting to hear about how he trains at Loughborough with other athletes from different sports in the summer. I've got a few more lined up so the summer should have quite a few more coming out hopefully. Cheers, Dave

Goku, on 07 May 2024 - 09:52 PM, said:

https://youtu.be/hjC...9iVXB-9i5_3ZH1H

Jamie Grimes! Great watch.

[moondog]

Sorry to hear you are bringing the series to a close Dave

I just want to say thanks for your efforts I've watched them all, you did a great job in getting all the guests to come on and share their career stories with your personable style.

[Mr Mercury]

moondog, on 01 June 2024 - 03:07 PM, said:

Sorry to hear you are bringing the series to a close Dave

I just want to say thanks for your efforts I've watched them all, you did a great job in getting all the guests to come on and share their career stories with your personable style.

Just seen the vid on YouTube, echo what you say moondog, they provided a superb insight in to a players/managers career and some great stories about the inner sanctum of our club.
Thanks for you efforts mate, disappointed they?re coming to an end.

[Osborne again]

 60s 70s Spireite, on 08 February 2024 - 09:57 AM, said:

Very good.
Biggest mistake sacking Danny Wilson, when he hadn’t been given the resources others had.. Surprised then when Gary Caldwell came in, he was given the backing Danny didn’t have.

I fully agree, but both Danny and Jack Lester were to placate the fans and weren't really Allen's men. He backed losers in both Caldwell and Saunders, much to the detriment to the club and his chances of selling it on for a reasonable price.

[LegendsOfTheSpire]

Mr Mercury, on 01 June 2024 - 03:22 PM, said:

Just seen the vid on YouTube, echo what you say moondog, they provided a superb insight in to a players/managers career and some great stories about the inner sanctum of our club.
Thanks for you efforts mate, disappointed they?re coming to an end.

Thanks both. It's feels like the right time after the promotion and I was surprised a lockdown project got this far! To talk to over 80 players and managers has been great and really changed my appreciation of the sport. Being independent from the club hopefully gave the players to open up a bit more about their experiences and thanks for everyones support over the years. I'm thinking of working on some new things so will be back with something different after a bit of a refresh.

[Osborne again]

 LegendsOfTheSpire, on 01 June 2024 - 05:06 PM, said:

Thanks both. It's feels like the right time after the promotion and I was surprised a lockdown project got this far! To talk to over 80 players and managers has been great and really changed my appreciation of the sport. Being independent from the club hopefully gave the players to open up a bit more about their experiences and thanks for everyones support over the years. I'm thinking of working on some new things so will be back with something different after a bit of a refresh.

Well done and thanks for bringing back some great, and some not so great memories from
those who shared them with us. I know it's easy to say that players and management are just passing through, but your videos show that it's not that simple.

[Blue5]

LegendsOfTheSpire, on 01 June 2024 - 05:06 PM, said:

Thanks both. It's feels like the right time after the promotion and I was surprised a lockdown project got this far! To talk to over 80 players and managers has been great and really changed my appreciation of the sport. Being independent from the club hopefully gave the players to open up a bit more about their experiences and thanks for everyones support over the years. I'm thinking of working on some new things so will be back with something different after a bit of a refresh.

They've been a credit to you and your guests, Dave.

Thank you for your efforts over the last few years, I'll miss listening to them.

[1978blue]

Agree with what everybody else has said , brilliant interviews with some great players and managers. I also bought all the fanzines and have ordered the book! Top man Dave and thanks for all your hard work 👍 Just wish Alan Birch would have agreed to do one !!!

[Alice Cooper]

LegendsOfTheSpire, on 01 June 2024 - 05:06 PM, said:

Thanks both. It's feels like the right time after the promotion and I was surprised a lockdown project got this far! To talk to over 80 players and managers has been great and really changed my appreciation of the sport. Being independent from the club hopefully gave the players to open up a bit more about their experiences and thanks for everyones support over the years. I'm thinking of working on some new things so will be back with something different after a bit of a refresh.

Thanks for all of your efforts Dave they have been nothing less than brilliant.
Sad it's coming to an end but so grateful for what you have done. I've watched all of the legends and I'm so looking forward to reading your book that I have ordered. Good luck in any future ventures you may have and once again thank you so very much.
God bless you mate.

[DerbySpireite59]

 LegendsOfTheSpire, on 01 June 2024 - 05:06 PM, said:

Thanks both. It's feels like the right time after the promotion and I was surprised a lockdown project got this far! To talk to over 80 players and managers has been great and really changed my appreciation of the sport. Being independent from the club hopefully gave the players to open up a bit more about their experiences and thanks for everyones support over the years. I'm thinking of working on some new things so will be back with something different after a bit of a refresh.

Perhaps someone else could take over the "Legends of the Spire" reins? It'd be a shame to see it simply cease.