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Post by plymouthseasider on Aug 11, 2020 17:44:29 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2020 17:54:53 GMT
Good luck to him, hope he does us proud. Mentioned Neil as the “best manager in non league” in their announcement.
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Post by gerryhan on Aug 11, 2020 18:24:37 GMT
Agree on that Anthony..... he had some great games for us last season. Will miss him. The triallist Smith lo0oked useful on the little evidence I have seen! Thanks for the podcast...great to hear some news . ( Been Shielding for four months!)
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Post by ramsgatepaul on Aug 11, 2020 18:24:52 GMT
FFS
The forward also wanted to give a special mention to his manager at Folkstone Invicta following his transfer to the Mariners
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Post by invictasaint on Aug 11, 2020 18:53:50 GMT
Striped shirts, fishing boats, depressed coastal town...what have they got that we haven’t?  |
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Post by finbarr_in_z on Aug 11, 2020 19:18:47 GMT
Striped shirts, fishing boats, depressed coastal town...what have they got that we haven’t? Neither team play in Grimsby also. |
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Post by plymouthseasider on Aug 12, 2020 0:14:34 GMT
Striped shirts, fishing boats, depressed coastal town...what have they got that we haven’t? Neither team play in Grimsby also. More bizarre is that Cleethorpes Town actually play in Grimsby. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2020 8:01:46 GMT
Not sure if the club got a fee as I assume he wasnt under contract? But is compo paid as he is only 23? Seen other thread that says free transfer but some gesture of goodwill from GTFC would be nice but not likely in these Covid cash strapped times
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Post by xjr on Aug 12, 2020 8:07:28 GMT
Not sure if the club got a fee as I assume he wasnt under contract? But is compo paid as he is only 23? Seen other thread that says free transfer but some gesture of goodwill from GTFC would be nice but not likely in these Covid cash strapped times I believe if the player is not on contract, the club is not entitled to anything regardless of age |
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Post by plymouthseasider on Aug 12, 2020 8:56:16 GMT
Not sure if the club got a fee as I assume he wasnt under contract? But is compo paid as he is only 23? Seen other thread that says free transfer but some gesture of goodwill from GTFC would be nice but not likely in these Covid cash strapped times Absolutely no chance. Grimsby haven't a pot to do the proverbial in. The last time I see Argyle up there about three years ago, the place was falling apart (literally) |
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Post by xjr on Aug 12, 2020 10:28:52 GMT
I guess that is why they are dipping their toe in non league. but its good for players that otherwise may not have got a chance.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2020 13:03:34 GMT
Yes that’s my feelings exactly. Think there’s a lot of clubs taking on cheaper risks than they would normally because of the current situation, and strangely it’s pushing other players down the pyramid to teams they wouldn’t have considered before but who are unaffected and can pay their wages.
Ira’s clearly a talent and willing to put in hours on the training pitch and will be on far less than players who are already at that level (I’d assume) so it’s likely a calculated risk after seeing him trial and I saw Holloway even talking about him being a saleable asset!
Best of luck to him, hope it comes off and he makes it at that level, if not higher.
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Post by invictasaint on Aug 12, 2020 13:12:23 GMT
Even if there's no fee involved I trust the Club were amply rewarded for the video compilation that helped sell his skills to GTFC. I guess thats down to the players agent!! |
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Post by thebishop on Aug 12, 2020 17:30:37 GMT
couldn’t see Ira having a contract lasting more than a season,especially at our level,as he likes to keep his options open and to keep us in suspense as to whether he’ll re-sign or not....this time not !
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Post by finbarr_in_z on Aug 12, 2020 21:47:12 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2020 22:10:39 GMT
Quite amazing that Dover didn’t want him 12 months ago.
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Post by invictasaint on Aug 13, 2020 5:57:32 GMT
Perhaps they thought they could afford better. Or he didn’t have a video of golden goals to show them !
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2020 6:13:11 GMT
Perhaps they thought they could afford better. Or he didn’t have a video of golden goals to show them ! He didn’t, it was probably my amazing camera work last season that’s sealed the deal. |
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Post by gerryhan on Aug 13, 2020 7:28:50 GMT
Seriously, Anthony, he should be grateful to you. A word of appreciation perhaps?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2020 8:10:47 GMT
He was always more than helpful to us (apart from when he was pestering me for videos at 7am on a Sunday morning when I’d been out the night before!)  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2020 19:51:25 GMT
Seriously, Anthony, he should be grateful to you. A word of appreciation perhaps? Ira Snr gave me a call tonight to thank me! |
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Post by finbarr_in_z on Aug 14, 2020 21:12:10 GMT
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Post by gerryhan on Aug 14, 2020 21:50:43 GMT
Important video C/V Anthony. Might have struggled for recognition without it. Very talented player. Needs to add some tenacity to his game in my view. Wish him well.
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Post by harryl on Aug 15, 2020 9:20:25 GMT
Very good player who we shall miss ,its a shame he wasnt under any sort of contract, so that we could have received a few quid out of the deal as we did with JO . grimsby will do i recon !!!
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Post by gerryhan on Aug 15, 2020 14:04:25 GMT
Pointed out to his Dad in the bar last season that it was unfair that we were giving him the platform to display his skills, which was not cheap ( the running of the club ) and would not benefit, should that lead to him fulfilling his ambition to join a league club.
He said that Ira was an ltd company with other interests so needed to be non-contract.
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Post by finbarr_in_z on Aug 21, 2020 10:33:38 GMT
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Post by xjr on Aug 21, 2020 10:58:07 GMT
Pointed out to his Dad in the bar last season that it was unfair that we were giving him the platform to display his skills, which was not cheap ( the running of the club ) and would not benefit, should that lead to him fulfilling his ambition to join a league club. He said that Ira was an ltd company with other interests so needed to be non-contract. Sounds a load of Pony to me, he is on contract at Grimsby ! I do not agree regarding the platform to display his skills. all players are at the club because Neil thinks they will get him success. they are pad for it, but they also give their talent in return, seems like an even trade to me. However if the club could have stopped Ira leaving or charged a lot of money for him, believe me they would have ! |
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Post by gerryhan on Aug 21, 2020 11:51:33 GMT
Maybe so. Xj, but it seems to me, that by refusing to sign a contract the player is getting the better deal. We survive ( as many lower league clubs do ) on the occasional sale of a player.
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Post by xjr on Aug 21, 2020 13:34:37 GMT
Maybe so. Xj, but it seems to me, that by refusing to sign a contract the player is getting the better deal. We survive ( as many lower league clubs do ) on the occasional sale of a player. I understand of course. But then lets not forget this is not Champions league football and when the clubs desire to keep a player, gets in the way of that players opportunity to progress. Its pretty sad in my eyes. There is a lot of hot air spouted about helping players move on and progress which is not always followed through. Allegedly. The club survives mainly on the generosity of its benefactors and supplemented by gate and club house etc. The possible sale of a player is a once in a Blue moon windfall. |
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Post by gerryhan on Aug 21, 2020 15:33:36 GMT
Its what has kept us solvent ( or nearly !) some years I think.
Anyway, let's hope we can get to see a game soon. I like the idea of a diamond in midfield if we go with that. Loads of room for our full-backs to push on with that system.!
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