rammieib Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 I bet Tom would have had multiple offers if he was willing to continue playing for 2-5k a week. Sadly his football career just went down the pan after leaving us - a sad way for a good player to leave the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGR Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 On 14/07/2021 at 10:55, David said: Just listened, not sure how any of that could be seen as directions from the top. Just sounds like Cocu’s reasoning which is perfectly understandable. I think the fact that he was told no matter how well he trained or performed in games he wouldn't get in the team ahead of Rooney who had to play and Bird who was in Cocu's remit to bring on, would suggest that it has come from the top. Just my perception of the interview though. RadioactiveWaste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 On 15/07/2021 at 11:53, AGR said: I think the fact that he was told no matter how well he trained or performed in games he wouldn't get in the team ahead of Rooney who had to play and Bird who was in Cocu's remit to bring on, would suggest that it has come from the top. Just my perception of the interview though. I read it as the "Rooney has to play" stuff probably de facto meant there was no place for Tom because rooney decided he was going to do Huddlestone's job with a "must play due to financial consiquences" situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 45 minutes ago, RadioactiveWaste said: I read it as the "Rooney has to play" stuff probably de facto meant there was no place for Tom because rooney decided he was going to do Huddlestone's job with a "must play due to financial consequences" situation. I thought he sounded more miffed that he couldn't do Bird's job tbh. angieram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePrisoner Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Contain Nuts Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 2 hours ago, ThePrisoner said: Just the 3 years of match fitness to build up then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Kinda sad the way he’s holding on, waiting for a club. Like a good series on Netflix, you need to know when to call it a day. TheSlate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OoooMarkWright Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Probably the best player our academy has produced. He can do a job for someone at this level I’m sure. What a player he would have been if he could run! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 46 minutes ago, enachops said: Probably the best player our academy has produced. He can do a job for someone at this level I’m sure. What a player he would have been if he could run! But that’s the problem, he doesn’t. How many teams can accommodate a static player but can play a worldy ball at this level? I’m surprised an MLS team hasn’t offered him a role, but then maybe they have and he’s declined it. When the Championship is snapping up free transfers as they have no money to spend, and he’s still not got clubs knocking at his door, maybe it’s time to call it a day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OoooMarkWright Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 I’d play for as long as i could if I was him. As you say MLS could be a good option. He never had pace so sure he’s got another season or two left in the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjam Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 If you still love football at that age and don't mind dropping down the divisions, why give up? You're a long time retired. Good luck to him if he finds a club after being sat on the sidelines for a season. Taribo and OoooMarkWright 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Has he been offered chances down the divisions that have been rejected and fails to mention? Must be hard for any football to accept that when you have played at the very top. I personally don’t see many offers in this country due to the unique role he would play in a team. Not looking to knock the guy with any of this, just how I see it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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whiteroseram Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 On 28/07/2021 at 09:56, David said: Has he been offered chances down the divisions that have been rejected and fails to mention? Must be hard for any football to accept that when you have played at the very top. I personally don’t see many offers in this country due to the unique role he would play in a team. Not looking to knock the guy with any of this, just how I see it I guess once you say "I've had offers but they were all League 1 or 2" you label yourself a League 1 or 2 player I wouldn't be surprised if he had offers on the table similar to ours, player-coach with plenty of the money being appearance based, sad watching a former England international touting himself around like a journeyman really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bimmerman Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 He'd get on our first team at the moment Granted-we have 9 players of which 2 are goalkeepers but that's just semantics ain't it Norman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raich Carter Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 On 28/07/2021 at 08:36, enachops said: Probably the best player our academy has produced. He can do a job for someone at this level I’m sure. What a player he would have been if he could run! Will Hughes maybe? Time will tell. RoyMac5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcidaho Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Having him in the squad last season would likely have averted all our relegation concerns. May Contain Nuts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Contain Nuts Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) On 03/08/2021 at 09:20, jcidaho said: Having him in the squad last season would likely have averted all our relegation concerns. Good one ? At least I assume you were joking!? Edited August 4, 2021 by Coconut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OoooMarkWright Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 On 02/08/2021 at 16:12, Raich Carter said: Will Hughes maybe? Time will tell. I thought Hughes would eclipse Huddlestone, he still has time. But Huddlestone had an established Premier League career, and for a long time at a top 6 club. Not sure Hughes will hit those heights. I hope he does. Raich Carter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaltRam Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 He should drop off to play sweeper down the leagues. Centre half at Derby when he first came through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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