Imagine turning down the town of Lincoln so you can play in Stevenage instead. I didn't know I could disrespect him any more, but here we are
Or choosing a L2 move over a L1 one
this says a lot for me, lacks hunger maybe
To be honest, it seems from his own admission Gilbey has had some real issues with confidence since joining us. If going down a level and minimising your commute is the best way to build yourself back up and feel good about yourself when you wake up in the morning then that's the right move for you. We spend so much time talking about players pushing to be the absolute best but for some people just feeling good in their day to day life is important, and that's fine. He seems like a decent bloke, I hope he does the best thing for him
And if he decides the best thing for him is to just stay in our reserves and see out his contract, stopping us from bringing in a player we need to mount a real challenge this season, would you be ok with that?
Was it not reported elsewhere that he recently bought a house in this area, so is unlikely to want to move too far. I believe Cawley said he wanted a club closer to home. Probably the main driver rather than building his confidence up.
Wouldn't be surprised if JFC is released if we don't sell him today. Makes sense to hold on to him whilst a fee is possible, but if contract clauses make him essentially unavailable for league games the can't see why we'd hold on to him once the change of a fee has gone.
Or probably he'll be loaned out and hope some interest comes along for a Jan sale as last chance for some dollar dollar bill y'all.
Don't think it'll be worthwhile playing him if he's here, the match thread last night made it sound like he was just going through the motions.
He really did NOT go just through the.motions last nigjt. He put a good shift in.
Look at the marks he got to see that most people agree with this.
Good to hear, personally, a fit motivated JFC is a player I'd like to keep.
I think the majority of people just forget these fellas are just young adults. Ok probably mid 20s but still young adults who are finding their way in life. So much more comes in to a move than just is what is seen on the surface. I wouldnt want to be living in a hotel week in week out with no friends and family around me at that age. They also need to go and fit in with a new group of players all with their own agenda/ego and im guessing this isnt always easy. Yes by all means im assuming most of us would love to be a footballer, but whats to say if we were we would love the game? To some its just a job they are lucky enough to be good at. Ive just turned 35 and in the football world at that age your too old and retiring . . Its a short career for them to set themselves up with . . .you cant blame them if a move doesnt suit what they want. Clubs have a duty to pay the player the sums they signed the contract for . . just as much as the player has a duty to perform to the best of their efforts if selected to play. I dont know anymore info but for the sakes of the Gilbey debate, why would he want to move house out of the London area to go to Lincoln? Makes sense to hold out for a move that suits his lifestyle. if the manager doesnt fancy him and he isn't selected all he can do is train each day and give 100%, the rest is out of his hands.
Imagine turning down the town of Lincoln so you can play in Stevenage instead. I didn't know I could disrespect him any more, but here we are
Or choosing a L2 move over a L1 one
this says a lot for me, lacks hunger maybe
To be honest, it seems from his own admission Gilbey has had some real issues with confidence since joining us. If going down a level and minimising your commute is the best way to build yourself back up and feel good about yourself when you wake up in the morning then that's the right move for you. We spend so much time talking about players pushing to be the absolute best but for some people just feeling good in their day to day life is important, and that's fine. He seems like a decent bloke, I hope he does the best thing for him
And if he decides the best thing for him is to just stay in our reserves and see out his contract, stopping us from bringing in a player we need to mount a real challenge this season, would you be ok with that?
Was it not reported elsewhere that he recently bought a house in this area, so is unlikely to want to move too far. I believe Cawley said he wanted a club closer to home. Probably the main driver rather than building his confidence up.
Contracts work both ways we can't criticis players not honouring their contracts and then criticis when they expect us to.
Moving to Stevenage might show a lack of ambition but it’s the difference between League 1 and 2 which is not the same as turning down a Championship move to stay comfortable in League 1. I’d do the same if my wages were guaranteed either way.
Imagine turning down the town of Lincoln so you can play in Stevenage instead. I didn't know I could disrespect him any more, but here we are
Or choosing a L2 move over a L1 one
this says a lot for me, lacks hunger maybe
To be honest, it seems from his own admission Gilbey has had some real issues with confidence since joining us. If going down a level and minimising your commute is the best way to build yourself back up and feel good about yourself when you wake up in the morning then that's the right move for you. We spend so much time talking about players pushing to be the absolute best but for some people just feeling good in their day to day life is important, and that's fine. He seems like a decent bloke, I hope he does the best thing for him
And if he decides the best thing for him is to just stay in our reserves and see out his contract, stopping us from bringing in a player we need to mount a real challenge this season, you're ok with that?
What say do I have in that? He's got a contract that runs to the end of the season and the expectation is he fulfills his end of it. If he turns up to training but doesn't get picked for the team then he's doing his job. Not the best thing for our club but ultimately that's the deal he signed so that's what he gets. Just like we were raging when Taylor decided not to complete the games at the end of his contract we have to hold Gilbey to the same standard. If my boss suddenly came in one day and told me they wanted me to move to work in Lincoln all of a sudden I'd tell him to piss off too. Don't fancy the commute.
Gilbey will realistically have to weigh up his odds of getting another decent contract at the end of this season. He's less likely to do that if he doesn't play a game all season so if a team he wants to move to makes an offer he can take that. If he'd rather take his chances sat with the u23s than drive three hours to Lincoln and back every day or temporarily move away from his family then that's his call. Hopefully this Stevenage deal comes through and then everyone wins
Didn’t Bonne and his mrs both slag us off when he left? That on top of the fact 95% of fans think he’s a waste of space. Can’t see it happening personally.
I havent had an update from my source since yesterday, but if the above is correct that would suggest we have missed out on the permanent forward I was told about.
Personally I think Bonne would be a very poor signing. He works hard and will press well but his interplay and first touch are shocking.
I havent had an update from my source since yesterday, but if the above is correct that would suggest we have missed out on the permanent forward I was told about.
Personally I think Bonne would be a very poor signing. He works hard and will press well but his interplay and first touch are shocking.
Hoping Bonne is an iron in the fire kinda thing and we are still on track for the permanent signing.
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Was it not reported elsewhere that he recently bought a house in this area, so is unlikely to want to move too far. I believe Cawley said he wanted a club closer to home. Probably the main driver rather than building his confidence up.
Good to hear, personally, a fit motivated JFC is a player I'd like to keep.
Family situations can play a big part in location or timing of a move.
not prolific until last season
rumours of being a partygoer
massive shithouse and wind up merchant
but you just never know if he’s got the X factor.
Melt down!!!
Personally I think Bonne would be a very poor signing. He works hard and will press well but his interplay and first touch are shocking.
right.