heard a rumour today that michael symes wants to leave because he doesn`t want to play division two football and if an offer comes in for him he`ll go can anybody confirm or deny this rumour 
symes ?? leaving
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rumours,rumours,lets see what happens over the summer,must look after him to keep him though,
I wasn't aware he was in any danger.
Friday's Bellylaugh (L.E.T.) had an article stating that yesterday may have been his last game for Stanley, with little snippets like Keith Hill (Dale) were interested in him and quotes that Symes "would like to play at a higher level".
From personal opinion, this situation has been on the cards since Symes hasn't signed an improved deal (if there ever was one on the table) and you can't blame the lad for wanting to play at a higher level. However we know that the club only ever had one concrete offer (Grimsby), the club rejected the money and Symes obviously didn't want to go to a club that have inevitably dropped to the B.S.P.
It would be nice if Symes repaid a bit of the faith that Coley & Bell placed in the lad and signed up for another twelve months, maybe putting a contract on the table with a clause allowing Symes to leave if the club received a suitable offer from a club at a higher level that was mutually beneficial to all parties concerned, although I suspect that an agent has become involved.
If that's the case I fear that it won't matter what Coley & Bell try to do to keep him, the agent will inevitably try hold the club to ransom or negotiate a better deal for Symes elsewhere.
I'd be sorry to see Symes go but I think there's players out there who Coley would probably have half an eye on now, especially as it's now the annual clear out season.
That Tadgh Purcell from Darlington has reportedly refused to sign a new deal for them, I wouldn't like to guess what sort of wage he'd be after but he'd be the sort of player that would fit the bill. Only time will tell....
From personal opinion, this situation has been on the cards since Symes hasn't signed an improved deal (if there ever was one on the table) and you can't blame the lad for wanting to play at a higher level. However we know that the club only ever had one concrete offer (Grimsby), the club rejected the money and Symes obviously didn't want to go to a club that have inevitably dropped to the B.S.P.
It would be nice if Symes repaid a bit of the faith that Coley & Bell placed in the lad and signed up for another twelve months, maybe putting a contract on the table with a clause allowing Symes to leave if the club received a suitable offer from a club at a higher level that was mutually beneficial to all parties concerned, although I suspect that an agent has become involved.
If that's the case I fear that it won't matter what Coley & Bell try to do to keep him, the agent will inevitably try hold the club to ransom or negotiate a better deal for Symes elsewhere.
I'd be sorry to see Symes go but I think there's players out there who Coley would probably have half an eye on now, especially as it's now the annual clear out season.
That Tadgh Purcell from Darlington has reportedly refused to sign a new deal for them, I wouldn't like to guess what sort of wage he'd be after but he'd be the sort of player that would fit the bill. Only time will tell....
According to the Telegraph, he's signed for Bournemouth:
Accrington Stanley striker Symes joins Bournemouth (From Lancashire Telegraph)
Accrington Stanley striker Symes joins Bournemouth (From Lancashire Telegraph)
Confirmed in Bournemouth paper
Updated: Cherries swoop for Lovell, Symes and Pugh (From Bournemouth Echo)
Hardly a shock, as he made it clear he wasn't going to sign unless a better offer didn't come along & to be honest would we really want anyone signing just to 'make do' I certainly wouldn't - bit of a surprise that it's Bournemouth as he wasn't too well received in his loan spell there but I suppose that was under a different manager & it may be different this time around as he has now learned where the net is 
ya will always get that accymad, problem with those who will "make do" is some aren't up to it. we gotta accept it simple as.Hardly a shock, as he made it clear he wasn't going to sign unless a better offer didn't come along & to be honest would we really want anyone signing just to 'make do' I certainly wouldn't - bit of a surprise that it's Bournemouth as he wasn't too well received in his loan spell there but I suppose that was under a different manager & it may be different this time around as he has now learned where the net is
no-one good enough wants to stay at stanley fer their career, its life. same wi all small clubs.
Hope Bournemouth get longer than 3-4 months out of him,as since January he was a different player.
As is the case with Kempson apparently a club that offers regular league football and puts players back on the map,very little loyalty is shown!!
Stanley can find better than these two and I am sure John & Jimmy will do.
As is the case with Kempson apparently a club that offers regular league football and puts players back on the map,very little loyalty is shown!!
Stanley can find better than these two and I am sure John & Jimmy will do.
Meanwhile, Andy Todd has re-signed for Eastwood:
NonLeagueDaily.com
I know it's a little off-topic but it's not worth starting a separate thread, is it?
NonLeagueDaily.com
I know it's a little off-topic but it's not worth starting a separate thread, is it?
Thats crap, would you show loyalty, if ya had a lifestyle/commitments etc, n ya could get better money fer doin the same job? come into the real; world.
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Friday 4th Jun 2010
Stanley Contracts Update
Darran Kempson has signed a 2-year deal with Grimsby Town. Kempson made 50 appearances for the Reds last season before his departure.
Michael Symes has signed for promoted Bournemouth. Symes had rejected a new contract at the Crown Ground and leaves after scoring 19 goals last season.
Former Stanley loanee Billy Kee signed for Torquay United this week. The Reds had hoped that Kee would sign on following his release from Leicester City but the youngster opted for a 2-year deal at United.
Friday 4th Jun 2010
Stanley Contracts Update
Darran Kempson has signed a 2-year deal with Grimsby Town. Kempson made 50 appearances for the Reds last season before his departure.
Michael Symes has signed for promoted Bournemouth. Symes had rejected a new contract at the Crown Ground and leaves after scoring 19 goals last season.
Former Stanley loanee Billy Kee signed for Torquay United this week. The Reds had hoped that Kee would sign on following his release from Leicester City but the youngster opted for a 2-year deal at United.
Lindfield back at Stanley - Accrington Observer
Least we have a couple of players in now and a few more signed up, so at least we have a first eleven and a cuple of subs
Least we have a couple of players in now and a few more signed up, so at least we have a first eleven and a cuple of subs