Perhaps ‘frozen out’ was the wrong choice of words. Regardless I think it’s a poor signing. He’s got no hunger. He might be a level below League One now, but it still doesn’t mean you can rely on experience and coast in the same way he did for us. I understand a lot of people didn’t think he was really that bad, but for me, he was.
Do you think Jackson would sign him, on probably quite good wages if he thought he coasted through games and didn't try?
I don't think I have ever seen a group of players, collectively, under perform as much as our "senior pros" have over the last two years. There are mitigating circumstances for some of them (that's not the same as I think we should keep/kept them).
I would love to known the real reason/s.
I really don’t know. Perhaps Jackson likes the idea of a familiar face as he seeks to establish his presence at AFC. I think it might be similar to Garner with us and some of the Swindon players we have/might sign. Familiarity, that sort of thing.
We may even see Jackson in for Morgan or Davison if we decide they are surplus to requirements. Both I would see as potentially okay options for them
If the owner knows that there’s a free agent who is a relatively high profile name, will be at the World Cup, and is willing to make the move - then I wouldn’t blame him for wanting to make a go of it.
I don’t expect AFCW are in a position to be turning round to a player of that prominence and availability and just say “no, thanks”
Their fans will be over the moon thinking it’s a real superstar signing - the same way we did.
If the owner knows that there’s a free agent who is a relatively high profile name, will be at the World Cup, and is willing to make the move - then I wouldn’t blame him for wanting to make a go of it.
I don’t expect AFCW are in a position to be turning round to a player of that prominence and availability and just say “no, thanks”
Their fans will be over the moon thinking it’s a real superstar signing - the same way we did.
Having read the replies to the announcement on Twitter that’s exactly what has happened.
If the owner knows that there’s a free agent who is a relatively high profile name, will be at the World Cup, and is willing to make the move - then I wouldn’t blame him for wanting to make a go of it.
I don’t expect AFCW are in a position to be turning round to a player of that prominence and availability and just say “no, thanks”
Their fans will be over the moon thinking it’s a real superstar signing - the same way we did.
Having read the replies to the announcement on Twitter that’s exactly what has happened.
And a fair number of charlton fans trying to spoil their party too, which is just mean spirited and unnecessary.
Don’t think he is a bad signing for them. Looked ok whenever he played RCB in the back 3 this season just that Clare was much better there so he didn’t get any games. Jacko was right that he wasn’t good enough for League 1 but League 2 I think he will be fine. Also interesting to see Josh Parker is on trial with them
The only surprise is that it's taken so long after the world cup to make the announcement. The obvious time for that generation to bow out, especially with Gunter now playing at a club level way below international standard.
How disrespectful is that? I’m sure there would be a chance for him to coach once his playing career is done.
Has played well within himself for a few years now. I really don’t like the phrase “nicking a living” because it gets bandied about everywhere, but he’s one of the few players who I’ve felt in recent years took us for a ride. Looks like the same has happened at Wimbledon.
Clear demonstration of what his priority is with football and unfortunately for the clubs that have been paying his wages for the last few seasons it's not them.
Got far too much stick than he deserved at Charlton . Hope he does well .
He was coasting in his early 30s and rarely showed the ability that won him over 100 caps for Wales. With his experience he should have been one of the leaders in the squad as a minimum but didn’t even offer that.
Got far too much stick than he deserved at Charlton . Hope he does well .
He was coasting in his early 30s and rarely showed the ability that won him over 100 caps for Wales. With his experience he should have been one of the leaders in the squad as a minimum but didn’t even offer that.
Agreed. The Gunter who played for Wales was a completely different player from the half arsed one who played for us.
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I don’t expect AFCW are in a position to be turning round to a player of that prominence and availability and just say “no, thanks”
Their fans will be over the moon thinking it’s a real superstar signing - the same way we did.
He retired from club football just before signing his Charlton contract so amazed he has lasted at international level this long.
For the last decade of his career he looked like he would die for a Wales shirt. He looked like he had died in a club one!
Surprised they said yes, but then again they have seen him play.
Has played well within himself for a few years now. I really don’t like the phrase “nicking a living” because it gets bandied about everywhere, but he’s one of the few players who I’ve felt in recent years took us for a ride. Looks like the same has happened at Wimbledon.
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