old_eastender Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Well after today hopefully the board will see that offering Louis Carey another 1 yr contract would be madness. Then again it was madness last summer too but the board insisted he was given the contract even though Del didn't want to make the offer. Been a great servant for the club, but time his time is well and truly up. If he gets offered a new contract, then it's a sign the board have not learned their lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon atyeo is my dad Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Completely 100% disagree! Next season we have Fontaine contracted to the club that's it! You need an experienced head at the back or at least in the squad especially when the future is youth! Had we stayed in the championship then I'd maybe agree with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fka dagest Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 I agree. Carey himself said in the week the club needs a complete culture change. Well for me, Carey, over the past few seasons, has been a central part of that culture that needs changing. We must look forward not back. I'll be really disappointed (again) if he gets another year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City fan 1982 Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 no to carey too old slow, great servant to the club etc, its no good threatening to have a clearout at the club and then offer all the old boys new contracts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 We are building a team for the PL and don't need a 36 year old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 I agree. Carey himself said in the week the club needs a complete culture change. Well for me, Carey, over the past few seasons, has been a central part of that culture that needs changing. We must look forward not back. I'll be really disappointed (again) if he gets another year. Very well said, completely agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Now Peterborough are down, we should try steal zakuani of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czedred Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Def not for me, done his time and done it well but this club needs to start making positive steps and stop living in the past. Time for a massive cull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 if its time to look forwards keeping louis isnt doing it.nice bloke,great club servant but its time to clear the decks.lets move on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Completely 100% disagree! Next season we have Fontaine contracted to the club that's it! You need an experienced head at the back or at least in the squad especially when the future is youth! Had we stayed in the championship then I'd maybe agree with you Fontaine is 27 or 28 if he hasn't got experience by now he never will, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 We are building a team for the PL and don't need a 36 year old For crying out loud Tommy we're really NOT. We're 3rd division, but an injury prone veteran who can only muster 15 league appearances is no good in any division. Carey HAS to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Norwich and Southampton did it. Why not us Nogbad? No tradition, no knowledge but we got the money and desire. Should there only be a positive response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 It's much more difficult now with the new financial regulations plus those 2 clubs are far better supported than City. We need to build slowly and aim to go up again in 2-3 seasons with a younger and stronger squad with the right characters throughout. First necessity is to clear the decks and so much depends on the club's ruthlessness and determination to do this. Alas, my impression is LC believes he will still be here next season, and to me that would be a dreadful start. I'm also very concerned at some players in and out of contract that SO'D seems to want to retain at the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 I agree. Carey himself said in the week the club needs a complete culture change. Well for me, Carey, over the past few seasons, has been a central part of that culture that needs changing. We must look forward not back. I'll be really disappointed (again) if he gets another year. Agreed. There is an intriguing contradiction in that we have often been told that Carey is a great influence in the dressing room, but the culture in that dressing room seems to have got progressively worse over recent seasons. Which either means he is not quite the positive influence he is said to be or he has contributed to that culture. I have no idea which is the case but both cannot be true. Either way we cannot afford the luxury of a non-playing captain so to speaK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 It's much more difficult now with the new financial regulations plus those 2 clubs are far better supported than City. We need to build slowly and aim to go up again in 2-3 seasons with a younger and stronger squad with the right characters throughout. First necessity is to clear the decks and so much depends on the club's ruthlessness and determination to do this. Alas, my impression is LC believes he will still be here next season, and to me that would be a dreadful start. I'm also very concerned at some players in and out of contract that SO'D seems to want to retain at the club. Swansea's model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 It's much more difficult now with the new financial regulations plus those 2 clubs are far better supported than City. We need to build slowly and aim to go up again in 2-3 seasons with a younger and stronger squad with the right characters throughout. First necessity is to clear the decks and so much depends on the club's ruthlessness and determination to do this. Alas, my impression is LC believes he will still be here next season, and to me that would be a dreadful start. I'm also very concerned at some players in and out of contract that SO'D seems to want to retain at the club. I share your fear. Very disappointing that the club is totally blind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Personally I think everyone out of contract should go unless we can persuade Heaton to stay, though if he chooses not to I wouldn't be all that worried if we then retained Gerken.. Bates, Nyatanga, Carey, M.Wilson, Skuse, Howard, Amadi-Holloway and Stead, goodbye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombsyballs1994 Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 A friend of mine works at riders and LC came in a few days ago to look at bikes. Something he has been prevented from doing by the club. So this suggests he's leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Personally I think everyone out of contract should go unless we can persuade Heaton to stay, though if he chooses not to I wouldn't be all that worried if we then retained Gerken.. Bates, Nyatanga, Carey, M.Wilson, Skuse, Howard, Amadi-Holloway and Stead, goodbye. I'm looking forward to that being the headline on the official site on Monday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucksred Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 We are building a team for the PL and don't need a 36 year old Were building a team for L1 survival, and sadly I think Carey will get a year, he is capable of doing a job there. I dont agree with it, but I think he will. PL you are having a laugh, be years before we manage THAT feat.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 PL you are having a laugh, be years before we manage THAT feat.. If ever. I think the PL is pulling up the ladder. It won't be long before it's re-election from the PL, not relegation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucksred Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Personally I think everyone out of contract should go unless we can persuade Heaton to stay, though if he chooses not to I wouldn't be all that worried if we then retained Gerken.. Bates, Nyatanga, Carey, M.Wilson, Skuse, Howard, Amadi-Holloway and Stead, goodbye. Add Gerken, Elliott, Fontaine & Kilkenny to that list... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucksred Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 If ever. I think the PL is pulling up the ladder. It won't be long before it's re-election from the PL, not relegation. Ouch, harsh and sadly true....will soon be one franchise from each area of the country plus Manure, Man Shitty, Liverpool, Everton, Arse, Spuds, Hellski & Villarse.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forza Revolution Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Thanks for all Carey has done but need to start fresh next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Add Gerken, Elliott, Fontaine & Kilkenny to that list... Well, Elliott, Kilkenny and Fontaine aren't out of contract so will only go if either they can get told they can leave for free to get more money elsewhere than at AG after their pay cut or otherwise if someone wants to buy them. I cannot see the latter happening in a million years so we'll have to pray for the former, won't we? I know you don't agree but I think Gerken would be perfectly adequate for us if Heaton goes. If Heaton stays I cannot see that we could afford to keep both of this season's keepers, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcherryberry Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 I'm looking forward to that being the headline on the official site on Monday! Yep and with a bit of luck, more importantly were also see the likes of Fontaine, Kilkenny, Elliot, Pearson, J.Wilson & Foster transfer listed with immediate effect. Give um all free's get all this junk off the wage bill . I would also listen to offers for Baldock & Davies as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natch130 Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 there are expierenced players already playing in L1 perhaps that's the players we should be going after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Ouch, harsh and sadly true....will soon be one franchise from each area of the country plus Manure, Man Shitty, Liverpool, Everton, Arse, Spuds, Hellski & Villarse.. And, as far as they're concerned, Malaysia Dragons FC is in this area of the country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City fan 1982 Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 just out of interest, when is the list of released players usually announced ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent Pepper Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Personally I think everyone out of contract should go unless we can persuade Heaton to stay, though if he chooses not to I wouldn't be all that worried if we then retained Gerken... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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