nickolas Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 I understand Louis was told, just today, that tomorrow's game will be his last. Its a shame if true, a magnificent servant to our club and perhaps deserves more than a last farewell at Burnley. Will be sad to see Louis not in a city shirt but i suppose these things happen. Congrats on 600+ appearances Louis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bywaterred Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 I understand Louis was told, just today, that tomorrow's game will be his last. Its a shame if true, a magnificent servant to our club and perhaps deserves more than a last farewell at Burnley. Will be sad to see Louis not in a city shirt but i suppose these things happen. Congrats on 600+ appearances Louis. I hope that's wrong. How do you know that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_BCFC Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 I hope this is wrong aswell :/ Legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 if true, thanks Louis a great BCFC player, but correct decision, time to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted April 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 I await the usual 'source' rubbish but was told by my mate who works at the club. Quite how he knows i dont know but always worth a topic on here!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notsobigfatdave Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 I understand this to be true as well although I heard a coaching opportunity was open to him next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bywaterred Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 I await the usual 'source' rubbish but was told by my mate who works at the club. Quite how he knows i dont know but always worth a topic on here!! Fair enough. I ain't gonna argue, if that's what you been told that's what you been told. I think Carey has been good when he's played this season. I'd keep him. I know people will say about money but if I was cutting costs in the squad, Carey certainly wouldn't be at the top of my list of people to axe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 I'd be surprised if that was true. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted April 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 Fair enough. I ain't gonna argue, if that's what you been told that's what you been told. I think Carey has been good when he's played this season. I'd keep him. I know people will say about money but if I was cutting costs in the squad, Carey certainly wouldn't be at the top of my list of people to axe. I'd keep him one more year. Great squad player. Loves the club, has pride n passion and would be a great sub at the least. We will keep worse players this year!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrenadaRed Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 If true then it is absolutely the right decision and that is not meant in anyway to be disrepectful to Louis, for he has been an excellent servant to the club. If you are leaving then thank you Louis for some exceptional performances and commitment over the years and particularly for some great recent performances to help us stave off relegation. It is though now time to rebuild the playing squad and to keep Louis on would be in my opinion an error of judgement. We can no longer be governed by sentimentality and must build a young, yet balanced team capable of challenging next term. Thank again Louis, if indeed this information is correct. If he has been advised in advance of the final game this seems to be good man management and very respectful, enabling Louis to at least know what is his final game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notsobigfatdave Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 I'd be surprised if that was true. Your assuming it will be at City though arent you.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notsobigfatdave Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 If true then it is absolutely the right decision and that is not meant in anyway to be disrepectful to Louis, for he has been an excellent servant to the club. If you are leaving then thank you Louis for some exceptional performances and commitment over the years and particularly for some great recent performances to help us stave off relegation. It is though now time to rebuild the playing squad and to keep Louis on would be in my opinion an error of judgement. We can no longer be governed by sentimentality and must build a young, yet balanced team capable of challenging next term. Thank again Louis, if indeed this information is correct. If he has been advised in advance of the final game this seems to be good man management and very respectful, enabling Louis to at least know what is his final game. Agree 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Jordan Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 Louis Carey, the best player I have seen in a City shirt in my 18 years on this earth. Best player because of his professionalism and willing to run through brick walls for this club. If he does leave after tomorrow, he'll be back one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 If true then it is absolutely the right decision and that is not meant in anyway to be disrepectful to Louis, for he has been an excellent servant to the club. If you are leaving then thank you Louis for some exceptional performances and commitment over the years and particularly for some great recent performances to help us stave off relegation. It is though now time to rebuild the playing squad and to keep Louis on would be in my opinion an error of judgement. We can no longer be governed by sentimentality and must build a young, yet balanced team capable of challenging next term. Thank again Louis, if indeed this information is correct. If he has been advised in advance of the final game this seems to be good man management and very respectful, enabling Louis to at least know what is his final game. Spot on. Great post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Queen Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 If true then it is absolutely the right decision and that is not meant in anyway to be disrepectful to Louis, for he has been an excellent servant to the club. If you are leaving then thank you Louis for some exceptional performances and commitment over the years and particularly for some great recent performances to help us stave off relegation. It is though now time to rebuild the playing squad and to keep Louis on would be in my opinion an error of judgement. We can no longer be governed by sentimentality and must build a young, yet balanced team capable of challenging next term. Thank again Louis, if indeed this information is correct. If he has been advised in advance of the final game this seems to be good man management and very respectful, enabling Louis to at least know what is his final game. Totally agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarTheRed Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 I'm trying to think when he made is debut, i think it was about October 1995 Anyone know the answer ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejam Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 He has one more year left in him, would be a big big plus for this club as a bencher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegC Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 Can't deny he's been a great servant (barring his short stint at Cov) but, yes, I think at some point his career here has to finish in a dignified manner. And I think it's right that that time is now. It also shows, as mentioned above, that Del is (i) good at the "people" side of the job as well as (ii) knowing that sentiment alone isn't enough to justify another 12 months on the playing staff. The question surely must be, would we sign Carey for 12m if he was being released by another club? No must be the answer, so for me it's thanks for the memories Louis and all the best - in 2 or 3 years time he could be our kitman!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 I'm trying to think when he made is debut, i think it was about October 1995 Anyone know the answer ?? Joe Jordan gave him his debut in a Third Division fixture against York City at Bootham Crescent in October 1995. http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Carey-keen-overtake-City-legend-s-big-landmark/story-11237566-detail/story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6oclockcrew Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 Everytime I hear the words, or anything along the lines of 'my mate who works at the club' or 'from someone who knows someone' I straight away think its rubbish. Just like back in the summer. 'My mate works down the club and maynards definitly guna sign a contract monday. I dont believe this is true, fully expect him to be given a new contract in some way or form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddevon Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 Thank you Louis and well done, an excellent servant to the club. Could have done another year in my view. Hope he turns up at Exeter or Torquay, so I can nip down and watch him play! Am I correct in remembering his first goal at Swansea after about 200 appearances! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 If true then it is absolutely the right decision and that is not meant in anyway to be disrepectful to Louis, for he has been an excellent servant to the club. If you are leaving then thank you Louis for some exceptional performances and commitment over the years and particularly for some great recent performances to help us stave off relegation. It is though now time to rebuild the playing squad and to keep Louis on would be in my opinion an error of judgement. We can no longer be governed by sentimentality and must build a young, yet balanced team capable of challenging next term. Thank again Louis, if indeed this information is correct. If he has been advised in advance of the final game this seems to be good man management and very respectful, enabling Louis to at least know what is his final game. But the side wasn't "governed by sentimentality" in extending Louis's contract this season - despite loads here decrying that situation. We needed Louis when he played. He hadn't been first choice but his performances forced his way back into contention and he put to shame "defenders" a decade his junior. As he was our second best defender this season, I'd be sad if there is any truth in this rumour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 LOUIS LOUIS LOUIS! Great servant to the club, but we have to move on. Good luck fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 If true then surely it would be on the Official site wouldn't it? When a player who has played over 600 games for a club, finishes his playing days( for the club), it would be a major story I would have thought ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Derek said on the main site this week, it would be next week before he would be discussing contracts/those who would be released etc? I'll correct myself, he said after today's game http://www.bcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10327~2750432,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtonphil Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 I have also heard from somebody whom I trust, who knows Louis's wife, that he will announce his retirement - I hope he goes out on his terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volta Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Great servant. Correct decision. Would like him at AG in some capacity though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 I'm trying to think when he made is debut, i think it was about October 1995 Anyone know the answer ?? yes I was at his debut at York, I was in the home end with a York supporting mate and remember being impressed by the youngster's debut. A great servant, there were times when if Louis wasn't playing because of injury then we knew we were going to struggle, he was that important. Good luck to him for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Just hope he doesn't end up at rovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 If true its the right decision. McInnes will be building a new team in this new era and it doesn't look as if Carey at 35 and increasingly injury prone is going to be part of the playing squad. Disapointing for him but fact is all players have to retire at some point and if Louis struggles with it he has his mate Scott Murray to support him. Personally I reckon he's got another season or two in him but not in the Championship. Whether he wants to drop a league or two is another question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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