I think one of the biggest things is thanks to his looks, playing style and personality he is the favorite player of many of the younger fans as well, there is a connection there. That is a very hard thing to replace quickly.

Strange timing

But Jinjer that’s what most on here have been demanding just this. Maybe not you but loads have.

I’m not taking sides on this one, what will be will beans Dave has certainly had his moments.

However I must point out that Dave has been an ever present for the last two years and we have finished near bottom twice, so you could argue that we need a new talisman?

I’d agree with that and a strange way to do it.

Thete comes a time for every player. He has produced some great moments and has been a great player for the club. However his best years are behind him so thanks to Dave for giving them to us.

Quite right too ! He deserves that .

I would also add that the club ought to also respect some of the others that are leaving and announce their departure also. Love em or losth em they have been here a while and been good servants

I wonder who were bringing in who's as good or better

I wouldn’t be so quick to believe this.
He says end of an era - could easily mean the stadium.
Possibly a clever marketing ploy to get a few extra fans in, before announcing the big news that not only will he do another year; his brother will join him. Feel good factor increases & would undoubtedly paper over some of the concerns about the past 12 months.

Or you could say without him we would have finished bottom, I guess it’s which way feel you need to view it.

We have Butler who Vasty thinks could step up.

If true how to make sure that we have a reduction in season ticket sales.

Always let a player go with something left in the tank, don't keep them too long.

It could be said that Batchelor has a full tank, so I guess it doesn’t matter the actual quantity just that they have some.

I thought you said you wanted player moves to be announced. And also moaned that Batch wasn't given the time to say goodbye.
And also want an overhaul of the squad because we are 11th?

Lineham is being groomed to cover prop during the close season