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Joined: 31 Aug 2012 Posts: 536 Location: TheLangToun
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Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2015 10:22 am Post subject: |
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Your right that they knew they were signing a good keeper but it's hard to get away from the fact that as Davy was arguably the most popular player at SP the board being hard headed business men would see that there could be a few more season tickets to be sold on the back of it. However my main point was it left the new manager with a headache. Who's to say that any of the keepers would have been his first choice. However we are where we are and the managers job is to solve these problems and get a successful team on the park so lets get right behind the Rovers. |
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Craig_1986
Joined: 18 Jun 2011 Posts: 1840
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Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2015 12:04 pm Post subject: |
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It was common knowledge the fans weren't happy with Murray at the helm, not everyone I agree, but a high proportion at least were wanting a change. Prior to his sacking it was 'rumoured' (emphasis on rumour here) that Murray was maybe going to do a McKinnon and not be keen on part time players. I think that was evident in the fact McGurn appeared to be in limbo with regards to whether he'd be getting a new deal. Murray is then sacked, the majority of fans are happy, then several days later we offer arguably our most popular player not one but a two year deal with the option of a third. You just don't offer those deals at our level unless you know the importance that player holds at the club and/or to appease the fans....or like I said earlier maybe get a few more season tickets sold. The fact he's signed, with what seems no hesitation, and came out saying he loves being here certainly adds a bit of truth in the 'rumour' that maybe Murray wasn't going to offer him a new deal. From a business point of view it made sense to increase the feel good factor around the club by not hanging around offering a player that fans were desperate to get re-signed. What better way to do it than the deal he was offered. Conspiracy theory? maybe, however still plausible just is ho94 opinion on the situation.
Don't get me wrong I bought my season ticket and would have even if McGurn hadn't been re-signed and if Murray was still in charge. Who McKinnon plays in goals is his choice as long as they do the business. I agree with most regarding getting behind who is on the pitch, Cuthbert isn't exactly going to pass up the option of being number 1 to keep the McGurn lovers happy. |
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Armagh Rover
Joined: 25 Jul 2008 Posts: 5746 Location: Nottinghamshire
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Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2015 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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on the flip side of all this, If another club comes in to sign Mcgurn part time or not we would be due a reasonably good transfer fee for a keeper that is / has been one of the best in the division, could possibly be an astute move by the club giving him a lengthy contract |
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Craig_1986
Joined: 18 Jun 2011 Posts: 1840
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Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2015 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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Armagh Rover wrote: | on the flip side of all this, If another club comes in to sign Mcgurn part time or not we would be due a reasonably good transfer fee for a keeper that is / has been one of the best in the division, could possibly be an astute move by the club giving him a lengthy contract |
I'd hazard a guess even we wouldn't be able to pay a transfer fee for a player let alone a part time team, which it would have to be, if they came in for McGurn. |
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Vinnie
Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 8235 Location: None Of Your Business
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Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2015 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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Craig_1986 wrote: | It was common knowledge the fans weren't happy with Murray at the helm, not everyone I agree, but a high proportion at least were wanting a change. Prior to his sacking it was 'rumoured' (emphasis on rumour here) that Murray was maybe going to do a McKinnon and not be keen on part time players. I think that was evident in the fact McGurn appeared to be in limbo with regards to whether he'd be getting a new deal. Murray is then sacked, the majority of fans are happy, then several days later we offer arguably our most popular player not one but a two year deal with the option of a third. You just don't offer those deals at our level unless you know the importance that player holds at the club and/or to appease the fans....or like I said earlier maybe get a few more season tickets sold. The fact he's signed, with what seems no hesitation, and came out saying he loves being here certainly adds a bit of truth in the 'rumour' that maybe Murray wasn't going to offer him a new deal. From a business point of view it made sense to increase the feel good factor around the club by not hanging around offering a player that fans were desperate to get re-signed. What better way to do it than the deal he was offered. Conspiracy theory? maybe, however still plausible just is ho94 opinion on the situation.
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Much more plausible _________________ THERES FIVE OF ME |
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benarty31
Joined: 25 Jun 2014 Posts: 444 Location: Fife
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2015 7:32 am Post subject: |
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easy McGurn, best keeper ever to have worn a Rovers top in my years |
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Tam Moderator
Joined: 06 Jul 2008 Posts: 6455 Location: Kettlebridge
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2015 8:40 am Post subject: |
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Spot on Craig_1986
Spot on |
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wellyboot
Joined: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 2575 Location: Aberdeenshire
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Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 8:50 am Post subject: |
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3 clean sheets for Cuthbert. Dont hear anyone moaning about McGurn not playing now! |
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Castle
Joined: 24 Jul 2010 Posts: 4937
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Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 9:14 am Post subject: |
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Oh dear Welly. Now you've done it. _________________ Fantalk~Often wrong but never in doubt |
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wellyboot
Joined: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 2575 Location: Aberdeenshire
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Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 9:18 am Post subject: |
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Castle wrote: | Oh dear Welly. Now you've done it. |
nice to start a wee debate/argument. Just lucky that we have a goalkeeper performing well and an even better one waiting in reserve. |
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AuthorUnknown
Joined: 16 Jul 2008 Posts: 5771 Location: KY1
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Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 10:08 am Post subject: |
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wellyboot wrote: | Castle wrote: | Oh dear Welly. Now you've done it. |
nice to start a wee debate/argument. Just lucky that we have a goalkeeper performing well and an even better one waiting in reserve. |
Not on the morning of a match though, you just know he's going to make a howler today now |
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Crazy Englishman
Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 6594 Location: sunny varna on the black sea coast
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Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 10:23 am Post subject: |
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AuthorUnknown wrote: | wellyboot wrote: | Castle wrote: | Oh dear Welly. Now you've done it. |
nice to start a wee debate/argument. Just lucky that we have a goalkeeper performing well and an even better one waiting in reserve. |
Not on the morning of a match though, you just know he's going to make a howler today now |
Give me odds on that and i will place a bet with you. He will keep another clean sheet as long as the defence do thier job. _________________ now enjoying my fishing time, at peace with nature. but being a avid radio ham my global contacts have increased. any hams around call me lz2csk on 14200 or their aboyuts |
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Vinnie
Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 8235 Location: None Of Your Business
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Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 11:09 am Post subject: |
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wellyboot wrote: | 3 clean sheets for Cuthbert. Dont hear anyone moaning about McGurn not playing now! |
No but theres folk moaning about other folk not moaning cause mcgurns not playing _________________ THERES FIVE OF ME |
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Crazy Englishman
Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 6594 Location: sunny varna on the black sea coast
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Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 11:39 am Post subject: |
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Vinnie wrote: | wellyboot wrote: | 3 clean sheets for Cuthbert. Dont hear anyone moaning about McGurn not playing now! |
No but theres folk moaning about other folk not moaning cause mcgurns not playing |
Too much irish whiskey i think vinnie. _________________ now enjoying my fishing time, at peace with nature. but being a avid radio ham my global contacts have increased. any hams around call me lz2csk on 14200 or their aboyuts |
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Wolfman Jack
Joined: 25 Dec 2010 Posts: 10658 Location: Pawtucket Brewery
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Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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McGurn is training but Laidlaw is favoured as today's sub. _________________ Hope he's got plenty Rovers action to comment on tonight.... |
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