Pheasant plucker Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 I see that no-one has mentioned his refusal to sign a CIty contract and subsequently moved on to Coventry CIty. He was lucky he g ot resigned at AG. It wa his pal TInnion in charge at the time. Half the facts as usual, then I should expect no more from you really. If your employer offered you a "derisory" contract after years of good service, and some other company offered you a more attractive package, then what would YOU do, Mr high and mighty? If you recall his performances started to suffer due to the protracted contract negotiations. Still don't let facts get in the way of a hormonal rant ay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 I think he was a better footballer than many make out. Because of his commitment his skill was often overlooked. I think he was a player who could of played in any position on the field. At his peak he did have pace and used to go past opposition players with ease. I would often have a go at him for not running with the ball more often and believe it was probably a confidence thing. Whether he compares with John Atyeo is irrelevant as I think he is a Bristol City legend; a top footballer. Agree with that, I remember him rampaging down the right and going past people, he had it in his locker, but you saw less and less as he moved into the centre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex#40 Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 In his early days he was as quick a full back as you'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Even more respect to Louis, not looking for a job for the boys, he is doing it properly and his own way and I for one fully expect him to be a big managerial/coaching success in the future. http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/20140508-careyfuture-1542296.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyb Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 I see that no-one has mentioned his refusal to sign a CIty contract and subsequently moved on to Coventry CIty. He was lucky he g ot resigned at AG. It wa his pal TInnion in charge at the time. At the time he probably just felt that he wanted/needed a new challenge (perfectly acceptable). He honoured his contract until the end but (within his rights) turned down our offer to play in a higher division, i.e. showing ambition to want to be the best player possible - nothing wrong in that. After playing at Coventry he realised he made a mistake leaving city as he never got the same pride/buzz by playing for Coventry. He therefore, pushed forward a move back to us only a couple of months later. All that proves is how much he loved the club. Please enlighten me as to how that is a negative and something we should use against him?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Well done Mr Carey and good luck in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 I'm just pointing out that IMO Carey chose to leave the club when they didn't offer him a deal that he thought he was worth. John Atyeo was a one club man. Huge difference. I'm fairly sure Gerrard handed in a transfer request after they lost in the champions league final, therefore since he had the intention to leave you would also say he is not a Liverpool legend? Carey returned after six months of realizing his mistake, can't see what your problem is with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Just wanted to add what an interesting watch the three part interview with him was. As others have mentioned his '3-year plan' is not just about getting a job for the boys. He wants to explore opportunities to play another year elsewhere, Travel the world and learn before returning to england to apply for management and coaching jobs. Reckon we might see him back at AG one day and would be delighted to do so. Good luck, Louis. Thanks for the memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 I expect we would have a minimal goals against tally but not many goals for ! What? Even if they all set off on those mazy runs? I think he has been coaching Derek Williams - I am waiting for a run up the pitch and a screaming shot into the corner of the net. I shall be GUTTED if I miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahatma Coate Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 I would rather he'd not broken Big John's record in such a contrived way and the word "legend" is over used and misapplied but to serve the club for 19 seasons is mighty impressive. So long and thanks for all the fish Louis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 If a few more players last season had shown Louis Carey's commitment, we wouldn't be in this shite division today. Fortunately, that at least hasn't been a problem this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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You Do The Dziekanowski Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 If a few more players last season had shown Louis Carey's commitment, we wouldn't be in this shite division today. Fortunately, that at least hasn't been a problem this season. *Half of a season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Love you Louis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 *Half of a season No problem with commitment under O'Driscoll. They just weren't committed to doing the right things. But then you're probably one of those who believes that failure is always due to lack of commitment, and success due solely to commitment. I think you'll find there's rather more to it than that. Otherwise, Bas Savage would have played for England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocoPal Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Thank you Louis, thank you Marvin and of course thank you Liam. All 3 of you were amazing players for BCFC... in that successful period for us you were all committed to the cause and willing to take a bash at the sharp and blunt end of the pitch.. Keep believing .. there always will be another team that needs your experience and captaincy experience especially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Thanks Louis. Always will be a legend in my eyes. Sorry to see him go but the time is right. I wish him all the best for the future and hope he is as successful in what he goes on to do as he was for this club. LEGEND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Passco Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Thank you Louis Carey total legend, will miss the guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedminster Born And Red Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Is it me or is it Bristol City the only club in the country where you get a small minority of idiots running down a bloke who has turned out for their club six hundred and forty odd times, picking up quite a few broken bones in the process? And all because he left the club for half a season having been a bit jarred off seeing new signings putting in half the effort and yet "earning" double the money. And yet if we were at our own workplace in the same situation and we told people we were staying put they would think we were some kind of horse punching lunatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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