So the time has come, with Benson and all our other players that have been out on loan, time to say cheerio.
Benson has had offers from Port Vale and Bradford but he is favouring a switch to Pompey should that possibility occur. Ollie Risser looks to be South Africa bound to join up with his brother Wilko there.
Conflicting reports around Cox who it seems has not been offered anything by Poxford but evidently its thought that is possibly where he will end up. The dreaded rumour site has Luke Rooney bound back to Gillingham, and more likely at a knock down price.
Canioman is scratching around trying to get some deals put together to keep Hollands and Martin at County Ground until the end of the season, but the likelihood of Bostock remaining looks questionable. Our not so matey chairman Patey has said there is no money for further deals, and although there was a board meeting this week little or no information has come through about the clubs finances, especially details of any further budget for loan players etc. I did say some weeks ago that the word I had was, "He has had his budget and then some, and spent it, there is no more ", and that is sounding very correct given recent statements by Patey.
So on to today and Carlisle at home here at County Ground, another 5-0 ? well lets wait and see. I think they will probably string 5 across the back like Pompey did and four in mid field leaving just one up front.If they go for their normal 4-4-2 then credit to them. I strongly expect to see an old Town favourite today in the shape of John-Paul McGovern, who had the record number of assists during the Wilson play-off season. A decent player and I hope he gets some respect today.
Fond Farewells
posted on 6/1/13
The latest seems to be what we all suspected, Brum do not have ANY money and cannot afford to buy Caddis. How that effects his loan I don't know. nor do I know if he is going back there or being put on the transfer list.
Canioman wants to keep Adam Rooney, who has said nothing yet about staying with us or going back, so the wages payroll aint getting smaller. Maybe another club will come in for Caddis who has had plenty of admirers in the past. Tomorrow as it unfolds should be interesting.
posted on 7/1/13
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posted on 7/1/13
I have a natural distrust of diplomats since living in E Africa. They never ever gave me any help there when I needed it, & lorded it over other expats who didn't have access to the diplomatic bag. I remember in Nairobi, having the High Commissioner's car behind me in traffic. When we stopped, his driver, together with a policeman, came to my window & told me to pull over to let them pass. I wasn't very diplomatic either! Told them, that if the rearend wanted me to move over, he could come & ask me himself.
These sort of people move in different circles to the normal guy.
How one can come to be chairman of a football club, I don't know.
There has to be something more behind it.
posted on 7/1/13
Good news so far...Risser has been released and gone to Aldershot. Another 28 days for Martin and, most importantly, a deal for Hollands looks likely.
posted on 7/1/13
As Don quite correctly says Risser has gone completely to Aldershot, he is now their player having terminated his contract by mutual consent, I wish him well.
Things elsewhere are trotting along at a pace, and contributions are beginning to trickle in to the Supporters Trust, sift through The Adver to get details, or contributions can be made direct to the club via the Accounts Dept, at STFC, Post Code SN1 2 ED.
meanwhile it looks like Benson is away to one of many possible suitors maybe on a permanent deal, clubs rumoured in a positive manner are Southend and Cheltenham and would you believe The Pox. Enquiries also in for Lee Cox and Luke Rooney and also a BIG bid for another player, my source would not go into detail. Its thought its been rebuffed anyway. Flint has also received enquiries but with Troy having surgery its though Flint will remain.
posted on 10/1/13
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posted on 11/1/13
Anfield, agree completely. I would rather lose the loanees than any of our good players.
posted on 11/1/13
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posted on 11/1/13
To let Flint go would be crazy; I'm very relieved the bid's been rejected. I rate Flint above TAH and Devera, although to be fair Devera is playing exceptionally well at the moment and deserves his place, and that's how it should be but it's only poossible with genuine competition for places. Ward is a great asset but realistically not a long term prospect given his age.
I think with the loan extensions we're looking well resourced and hopefully we can maintain some stability in the side.
Bournemouth will be good test for us, I see them as certain for the top 6, possibly automatic. Two in-form sides, should be a good game. I'd settle for a point at this stage.
posted on 11/1/13
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