Thats y on the army day in east park he was sat watching. The under 12s with four pack of Fosters

You implied it in your post. Otherwise what you posted makes no sense at all.


Asking a question is being on a high horse now?

Oh, and you just set of my irony detector.

I have never seen him in a state beause I don't go to the places where he socialises. Is there evidence this year of him getting himself into a state between matches? I ask because a few posters over this season, who are more likely to see him out on an evening than I am, have said that he has toned it down recently? If he has cut it down might he be being lambasted for past failings as well as being lauded for past glories?

Depends what you mean by evidence, I haven't taken photos but I've seen him in a bad way more than once this season. Even if he has 'toned it down' it's too little too late IMO.

No I meant - "has he been seen in a state?". I've heard this too often from too many sources to think that it is untrue.

So, like you, I think it's too late. Even though I've been happy with his recent performances I think he has had his chance (and his best days probably). If he were to stay he would have to be much more of a positive role model off the pitch and, unfortunately, I just can't see that happening. I would be sad to see him paid off because I've enjoyed watching him in a b&w shirt over the years but, with my head ruling my heart, I think it could be a very positive move for the club and a salutary message to the other players.

You are Paul King and i claim my £5

no.

Only a 4 pack...you can get a 10 fridge pack much better value

1. He has not been an angel - correct
2. He has not been a model pro - correct
3. He has given 11 years to the club - correct
4. His best days are behind him - correct

For all these reasons its time to him to go, with our thanks for what he has done in the past and our best wishes for the future.

I love it when people say "he's given 11 years to this club", laughable, the guy got paid, and paid well, and also got a big testemonial wedge. If you average that he's been paid £35k a year (conservatively) for his 11 years, plus about £100k lump sum from his testemonial he has made almost £500,000 out of FC, hardly "given" of himself.

I saw him at the [iUnder 8's [/ievent at East Park as well.
To be fair to him, the guy was very approachable & friendly. Didn't see any evidence of him drinking.

Thats because U8s can't get served in the 'offy' but U12s get served no problem

I'm not disagreeing with you in the sense that he has done well out of the club financially. TBH I'm not sure how much he has left to show for it. He has shown some loyalty in staying as long as he has which is rare these days. Its also a shame that in recent years his best form has only come out when his contract has been up for renewal.

Its sad but true that but for his own personal issues he could have had a better club and country career than he has. However he has done a job for us and we should wish him well.

I wish him well, so long as it isn't in an FC shirt beyond this year.

Bit of a contradiction there.