The Chaplain Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 1 minute ago, Red-Robbo said: To be fair, he allegedly told LJ he'd "rather not play": He was mid-transfer talks and he felt his mind wouldn't be focused on the matter in hand. It's a small, but subtle difference from an outright refusal to pull on the shirt. To be fair, I'm not sure my boss would see it like that ... "I'm not refusing to come into work, but I'm going to stay at home anyway as I'm not really focused. P.S. Don't forget to pay my money into the usual account." Warmth of reception is rarely due solely to impact as a player, it's much more about connection with the club and fans and, especially, the manner of leaving. Not paying or messing around over contracts, no matter how distinguished a career, almost always ensures a fair bit of negativity. Matty Hill & Albert good examples, as opposed to Maynard or Kodjia - though in the latter case it feels a bit more 'pantomime' Personally, always like to see a warm welcome, especially once the games done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 I wonder if we had an agreement that we'ld sell him to QPR, but he wouldn't be allowed to play against us? Something tells me he's allowed to play and he's about to tear us apart tomorrow !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 I will applaud him . No doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 58 minutes ago, NickJ said: You're not getting it. Johnson: “The contract remains there for him to sign but he hasn’t yet. In a derby I just felt that I couldn’t risk having anyone out there who may not have been committed. So Freeman has been left out for several games, during which he therefore quite naturally pursues the QPR option. Two weeks down the line, he is probably is close to agreeing terms. At which point Johnson changes his stance and invites a player who, in his words, he could not risk playing, to travel to Burnley. How is Freeman likely to have become more committed in the 3 weeks that Johnson did not play him because allegedly according to Johnson that he may not be committed? I think that is appalling management and an appalling waste of a player who, when Johnson first dropped him, had not in any way indicated he would not play for us or was not committed while he remained a Bristol City player. I get it fine - it might be poor man management even though i suspect that suits certain agendas etc, however in all these cases none of us know the true goings on at the club. As said, hes lucky he can afford to turn down probably around 15k isn't it, the normal working man couldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Good luck to him, he seems to be playing better now @ QPR, so either the move back to Laandaan suits him better than Brizzle or Hollowhead is getting something more/different out of him at Championship level than both SC or LJ could. Flint to gently tap his ankles 5mins in, welcome back to the Gate - he'll be quiet as a mouse! And quite why anyone wants to applaud Hollowhead is beyond me. More than this, let's get another 3pts and kick on. COYR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Give him the clap he deserves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCulturalBomb Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 On 11/04/2017 at 22:02, BS4 on Tour... said: Freeman deserves a superb reception, rapturous applause - the guy played a major part in the only City team to win a division since 1955 - how anyone can think he deserves anything but a good reception is way beyond me.... ANYONE who played in that season should get a fantastic applause regardless of them being on another team, heck I might even say if they are sorry enough to play for Rovers (certainly clap them initially!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meryl Goodrum Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 On 11/04/2017 at 22:32, shelts said: What a load of cobblers that is. He refused to play . The club and fans meant nothing to him . Unacceptable. We don't really know what happened behind the scenes, but whatever it was Luke Freeman was the reason I started watching City. I am now a City fan for life but I will be delighted to see him back at the Gate, albeit on the wrong side! No player should be criticized for putting what is a very short career first. Who wouldn't take a job nearer home and in a better position at 24 years old. Especially under this terrible management we keep hearing about. Good to see you Luke. COYR!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meryl Goodrum Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 5 hours ago, Red-Robbo said: He often played central midfield. He just had a tendency to run out wide when he did. I don't think you can tar LJ with Freeman's ineffectiveness - he looked awful under Cotts too, in the Championship. He was improving before he was sold, true, but he'd been in pretty bad form for almost a season and a half before that. It amuses me that - after months of saying he's crap and should be off-loaded - Otibers are now hailing Freeman as a gem who we let slip through our fingers. He'd also been on the subs bench too much and out for weeks with an ankle injury. How can you improve when you get sidelined all the time. Yes he took time to get used to playing in the toughest league of all...So did most of the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Just now, Meryl Goodrum said: He'd also been on the subs bench too much and out for weeks with an ankle injury. How can you improve when you get sidelined all the time. Yes he took time to get used to playing in the toughest league of all...So did most of the others. Absolutely. and people forget how young he was when he joined us. He's a talented guy and it's natural he will progress with time as he adapts to playing with and against better opponents. I was sad to see him go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Ive been supporting city for 35 years and like all I'd play for this club for free, however I'd not step inside the same dressing room as this moron who's trying to manage us, so I find it hard to disagree with what Freeman allegedly did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odysseus Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 I would plead with fans to put the club before any current or ex player. Even if you dislike the manager so strongly we're in a relegation battle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Just save all our ammo for Holloway. Give him the reception of a lifetime and sing your hearts out for the lads. If we can get 3 points tomorrow then we are nearly there. COYR's !!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristolIsRed Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Did nothing wrong? I'd say refusing to play is doing something wrong. I won't be clapping him - more likely to get a boo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 2 hours ago, Meryl Goodrum said: We don't really know what happened behind the scenes, but whatever it was Luke Freeman was the reason I started watching City. I am now a City fan for life but I will be delighted to see him back at the Gate, albeit on the wrong side! No player should be criticized for putting what is a very short career first. Who wouldn't take a job nearer home and in a better position at 24 years old. Especially under this terrible management we keep hearing about. Good to see you Luke. COYR!! i agree we will never know , I'm just going on the facts presented by the club and who nose half the truth at any club including BCFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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