Kenny Arthur

[Wynonie Harris]

Originally Posted by AccyAggro

Kempson and Arthur obviously went to grimsby to more money like anyone would, and players at stanley have not even been gettin paid on time now so who would want to join us? obviously not them... this is another effect of all the useless folk behind the scenes who do the day-to-day running, doesnt loook good to players who think about joining when they are being offered football league football yes but maybe not even a wage at the end of the month on time..

Not getting paid on time?...I thought all that was behind us?

[BedsRed]

Don't think we can be too harsh on anyone deciding not to join. Can you imagine JC's pitch:
"Right Kenny, we have less money than we had the last time you were here. The guy who calls himself the owner probably doesn't own the shares and has said he hasn't got the resources to take the club forward. The club nearly went out of existence twice last season and the supposed owner seemed to lack the means or will to save the club."
"But you and Jimmy are staying, right?"
"Well actually we're still waiting for the contracts we were promised months ago. They're still being typed"
"And the ground improvements"
"I'm told they're being started tomorrow"
"Hmm. Which way do I turn out of the car park to go to Lincolnshire?"

[Whalley Red]

Don't forget, other clubs have a goalkeeping coach as well.

[SamF]

Originally Posted by Whalley Red

Don't forget, other clubs have a goalkeeping coach as well.

At the RED goalkeeping academy we give keepers the chance to be their own boss ! Earning up to £20k a year !

[AccyAggro]

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Not getting paid on time?...I thought all that was behind us?

Rumours going its not so much in the past

[Oldgobbin]

Vic, I was gutted to lose Symesy as well but, as I said a long time ago, I don't blame him for taking the opportunity to better himself, especially as, last year, we did not have sufficient faith in him to give him a longer deal. As it happened, I didn't think at the time that his pedigree deserved one, but we live and learn - to be fair to him. he exceeded all our expectations and has, unfortunately for us, moved on to a better standard (or so he hopes!) Whether he can cut it at that level remains to be seen, but I wish him well.
However, in spite of the fact that I agree with much of what you have said about him - as a provider as well as a goalscorer - I have to say that your regular "Michael Symes Appreciation Society" postings are starting to wear a little thin. He's gone, he's no longer a Stanley player - how good he is or was no longer has any relevance to this forum. The same might be said of Darren Kempson and Bobby Grant. (I personally feel that Bobby might struggle without Symesy alongside him, but we shall see.)
Darren, with the best will in the world is "nowt special" as he has proved over the years, wherever he has been, but I hope he finds a suitable niche at his "big club"

What we should be looking for now is for Coley to work his magic on Craig Lindfield, just as he did with Symes, so that, if Michael turns out to be no better than the player he was when Coley signed him, then it will already be too late and STANLEY will have moved on. He may then have to look to ply his trade at a "big" club like Grimsby. Let's just wait and see!

[Outback Ozzy]

Originally Posted by vicburdett

Dear ozzy get ur facts right mate before u have a moan which u r entitiled to by the way. anyone who signs a 1 year contract on poor money and has a good season in my book can move on or stay they have families has do we to surport and bills to pay,players will come and go,thats football,kempo had a decent season, the ultras sang his praises all season,and if he wants to move on for more change gud luk to him,sad that some people will go on about last min goals and sending off,what about all the gud games he had,will miss him. gud luk kempo.

Vic, whilst not wishing to get into an argument, may I respectfully suggest you re-read my post. At no time am I moaning, I said something like there was no loyalty to Stanley, especially as we had given both Kempo and Symesy a chance. Yes both had good games and both had stinkers. Certainly for the last 3 months of the season, Symesy didn't do anything special and Kempo made one or two howlers. So did others (including my favourite player Phil Edwards). I cannot deride either player for wanting more money, we all do! Oh and if you are going to have a go, at least have the decency to do it in english not text speak.

[Pendle Red]

The whole thing makes absolutely no sense to me whatsoever

[Exile on Spencer St]

Originally Posted by Pendle Red

The whole thing makes absolutely no sense to me whatsoever

What; Stanley's predicament or text speak?

[Stanleymad]

Originally Posted by Outback Ozzy

Vic, whilst not wishing to get into an argument, may I respectfully suggest you re-read my post. At no time am I moaning, I said something like there was no loyalty to Stanley, especially as we had given both Kempo and Symesy a chance. Yes both had good games and both had stinkers. Certainly for the last 3 months of the season, Symesy didn't do anything special and Kempo made one or two howlers. So did others (including my favourite player Phil Edwards). I cannot deride either player for wanting more money, we all do! Oh and if you are going to have a go, at least have the decency to do it in english not text speak.

PLEASE report any posts that have un decipherable text - text speak is not allowed & against forum rules! Any such posts if too much to edit will be removed! Poster has had pm explaining, if people report it will help me sort it out - cheers