Halifax v Morecambe - Who R Ya Snodin - Page 2

big al · 19-01-2006, 00:35

Spoken to Rory since the Halifax games. No he aint happy at halifax nor at Blackpool & said clearly he would love to come back to Stanley, but knows Gary is a class act. He regrets the show at Halifax & remember when they scored at ours he did not celebrate, just put his head down & walked back to the half way line & did not join in with the celebrating Halifax players. He has a great deal of affection for his time with us but obviously wants to play rather than sit on the bench. However a return to league football is going to mean some time on the bench for many players who arrive here as the pace will neccessitate a rest from time to time & more squad rotation.

Doug · 19-01-2006, 01:10

I keep hearing all this crap about Rory Prendergast. I seem to remember that he was wished well by the club, his team mates and the supporters of Accrington Stanley. Why should this change just because he had the misfortune to be drawn against his former club.

If this man is a sportsman, and I believe he is, he will give all for the team that pays is wages and will honour the colours of the supporters of that club.

The fact that he didn’t make an meal of celebrating with the lads from Halifax is testament perhaps to his feelings towards Stanley, yet banter apart he was treated abysmally on the day and continues to be so in some quarters.

If he’s made a mistake by moving to Blackpool he’s paying for now and is likely to continue to do so until he finds a club that will let him play to his potential.

shakermaker · 19-01-2006, 02:26

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Originally Posted by Doug

If this man is a sportsman, and I believe he is, he will give all for the team that pays is wages and will honour the colours of the supporters of that club.

The fact that he didn’t make an meal of celebrating with the lads from Halifax is testament perhaps to his feelings towards Stanley,

I take it you didnt see Rory's performance at the Shay against us then, Doug?

big al · 19-01-2006, 08:49

I was there as well Shakermaker & saw his actions. Maybe given some of the comments that have got back to him there mas a modicum of justification in his actions. Remember the second was directed at Coley who had let him go. Doesnt mean though that he was anti Stanley, he has a lot of affection for the club & maybe coming back would be like saying i let myself down & my aspirations were too big for me & it would take a lot of guts to do that. I for one would welcome Rory back playing on the opposite wing to Gary & both giving Mullers & Bocco service to rattle up the goals tally.

Tin Monkey · 19-01-2006, 10:40

I don't believe a word of this! I'm not doubting you Al, but I don't believe all this sentimental rubbish from Rory.

The bottom line is that Rory thought he was much better than he really was and became an enormously negative influence in the Stanley camp. This was evident when, towards to end of his time with us, he refused to join in team goal celebrations. I saw him do something similar for Blackpool a few months ago, just before he left for Halifax. The fact that he didn't celebrate with the rest of his team mates doesn't show he has any affection for Stanley, but it could be seen as a precursor of his wish to leave Halifax.

I don't blame Rory for leaving us to try for a higher level and I certainly would never mock anyone for aspiring to more, but falling short. However, I very much doubt the sentimentality in this thread and I could never bring myself to believe that he will ever play for Stanley ever again.

Doug · 19-01-2006, 11:05

The point I’m trying make is that as a professional player he is committed the serving the team and supporters of the club he’s playing for. From what’s occurring here we are sending a negative message to all and sundry that former players of the club are unwelcome at IES and irrespective of what they did for the club when they were here and that those past good deeds are meaningless. Had Rory Prendergast been a bucket of crap I could understand it and raw emotion aside this guy is no different than the rest of us when it comes to wanting to progress in life.

Sweet.F.A. · 19-01-2006, 11:19

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Originally Posted by Tin Monkey

I don't believe a word of this! I'm not doubting you Al, but I don't believe all this sentimental rubbish from Rory.

The bottom line is that Rory thought he was much better than he really was and became an enormously negative influence in the Stanley camp. This was evident when, towards to end of his time with us, he refused to join in team goal celebrations. I saw him do something similar for Blackpool a few months ago, just before he left for Halifax. The fact that he didn't celebrate with the rest of his team mates doesn't show he has any affection for Stanley, but it could be seen as a precursor of his wish to leave Halifax.

I don't blame Rory for leaving us to try for a higher level and I certainly would never mock anyone for aspiring to more, but falling short. However, I very much doubt the sentimentality in this thread and I could never bring myself to believe that he will ever play for Stanley ever again.

You got itwrong T.M.Rory didn't want to leave the club. Coleman took a dislike to him and just got rid of him.

big al · 19-01-2006, 12:33

Tin Monkey: We are all entitled to our opinion but at least I got it from the horses mouth. Rory is regarded as one of the best wingers in the conference & his issues were far from with the suporters & anyone in their right mind would not turn down the chance to progress their career. He might be prepared to bite his lip with a bit of extra experience he has gained at Blackpool & ultimately what he does next is between him & club. However he still has another 18 months on his contract at the pool. What he does not want is to repeat past mistakes.

shakermaker · 19-01-2006, 12:34

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Rory is regarded as one of the best wingers in the conference

shouldnt that be 'was'

Tin Monkey · 19-01-2006, 14:24

Sweet.F.A. - your explanation is far too simplistic. It isn't the school yard we're talking about here.

big al - you may have received information from the horse's mouth, but you are only getting the horse's version. My views are informed opinions, perhaps representing the other side of things? Rory was a good player for us, but towards the end it was clear that he had to leave. He was no longer a team player and he was having a negative affect on the squad and the leadership.
The time he spent playing for us is the longest he's spent at any club, which perhaps says something in itself?

I never questioned the player's right to pursue his career and I assumed that I had made this clear in my first post. I would similarly never ridicule a person for reaching for the stars and falling short.

I hope he goes on to have a successful career, but I just could never see him playing for us again and, personally, nor would I want to.

shakermaker · 19-01-2006, 15:40

You're completely right there TM.
People have very one sided opinions on this topic which I myself am guilty of sometimes but lets remember this is all in the past; Rory was a brilliant player for us until his relationship with the management unfortunately disintigrated.
Best of luck to him for the future really......just not if he's playing against us

big al · 19-01-2006, 16:05

What happened in the past is in the past & cant be changed but what happens now or in the future can be. If we keep on harbouring the wrongs of the past we will be like an elephant that cant breath properly because of all the knots in its trunk! We know where this club is going, so does Rory. We are going to be a part of it-history in the making, no doubt Rory would like to be a part of it with hindsite. As long as a player is commited to the club & has learnt from the past & can promote himself as such I would welcome that player back. I know for Rory this will be a long shot & most likely there is no chance of it happening but he is still entitled to express his oppinion & if it is in favour of a club he was proud to represent good on him. As for his team spirit on the pitch, I saw plenty of him being ignored more than the other way round. Who was the winger who made space but never got delivery to use the created space to push forward? We will probably all beg to differ but if the guy has expressed an interest in returning his heart has to be with us, not against us.

Bazf · 19-01-2006, 16:28

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We know where this club is going, so does Rory. We are going to be a part of it-history in the making, no doubt Rory would like to be a part of it with hindsite.

He was getting this far isn't a one season thing.

shakermaker · 19-01-2006, 16:47

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Originally Posted by big al

What happened in the past is in the past & cant be changed but what happens now or in the future can be. If we keep on harbouring the wrongs of the past we will be like an elephant that cant breath properly because of all the knots in its trunk! We know where this club is going, so does Rory. We are going to be a part of it-history in the making, no doubt Rory would like to be a part of it with hindsite. As long as a player is commited to the club & has learnt from the past & can promote himself as such I would welcome that player back. I know for Rory this will be a long shot & most likely there is no chance of it happening but he is still entitled to express his oppinion & if it is in favour of a club he was proud to represent good on him. As for his team spirit on the pitch, I saw plenty of him being ignored more than the other way round. Who was the winger who made space but never got delivery to use the created space to push forward? We will probably all beg to differ but if the guy has expressed an interest in returning his heart has to be with us, not against us.

christ man, are you rory's PA or something??

or a groupie

big al · 19-01-2006, 16:50

Try reading what I wrote again. It could refer to any player who has left but would be good enough to return & take the club even further as we would all desire. As for Rorys PA, come on, he's a Yorkshireman & I don't work for nothing!!!! Lol
As for scouse lovers, you know all about one season wonders! Maybe you r too close to Everton lol