Zag zig Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 2 hours ago, Scott129 said: There was a bit in the latest We Are Derby episode where he looked to be having a moment sat alone in the changing room. I suspect he knew then that he was going out on a high. Somewhere I clocked a picture of him sat taking it in, Bradley was the only player alongside him with an arm on his shoulder. Expect being good pro’s they both knew at that point, Conor going out on a high as you say, but Bradley sort of saying you did it mate (well I looked at it and that’s how I read it). He’s a top bloke, even getting the team celebration lined up, shows what he mean’t to the others. He kind of had a Trevor Christie end of career impact on us, for that I wish him nothing but the best in the future; he’s part of our history now, however brief his stay. Old Spalding Ram, Caerphilly Ram, Derby4Me and 10 others 9 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alty_Ram Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 All the best 'skip'. Difficult to top that season and will be a much revamped midfield next time out and no guarantee of game time. Sometimes it's just time to seek a fresh challenge and the timing feels right. All the very best in whatever you do next. Caerphilly Ram and jono 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quagga Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 1 hour ago, IlsonDerby said: Dave Jones wants a word For the older amongst us, neither holds a candle to Asanovic But then again, I never saw Hinton in the flesh bimmerman and Thameram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwichram2 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Gladys was an out and out winger with great crossing ability and a shot like a bullet. Dordogne-Ram, hintonsboots, Magicman and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 In a different role, I think he still has a lot to offer. A attacking role in a midfield trio without such demands on pressing/defending that he had in Warne's team, and he should be still flourishing. Good luck for the lad. Srg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew3000 Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 30 minutes ago, Dimmu said: In a different role, I think he still has a lot to offer. A attacking role in a midfield trio without such demands on pressing/defending that he had in Warne's team, and he should be still flourishing. Good luck for the lad. Finishing around the box is unreal, see the Burton winner. Is that what you mean? Always wondered what he might do floating around up there instead of getting run past in the deeper role. Such a quality player and person, but I think his time is up. Dimmu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premier ram Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Top bloke, top player and professional, all the very best for the rest of your career, thanks for everything Andrew3000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Conor did his best and his best was often pretty classy, but essentially playing a 2 in MF did him no favours, indeed, even Bird struggled in a league where you have to have legs in the middle of the park. Irrespective, I think it's telling that the lads themselves made him their skipper and it was noted that he stuck staunchly by the team even when effectively benched late on in the season. No bitching, no ego, just help the team get over the line. I respect that. He's a good egg and has shown himself to be a seriously talented footballer and I wish him well in his future career as a coach. I'd not be at all surprised to see him do rather well. Jackal, jono, Old Spalding Ram and 13 others 7 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerphilly Ram Posted June 6 Author Share Posted June 6 (edited) Rejoined his former club. Player/Coach role for 2 years then first team coach after that, weird contract/commitment from all parties. Edited June 6 by Caerphilly Ram BatRam and TomG 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatRam Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 12 hours ago, Caerphilly Ram said: Rejoined his former club. Player/Coach role for 2 years then first team coach after that, weird contract/commitment from all parties. Good luck to him The Scarlet Pimpernel and Comrade 86 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggyram59 Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Best of luck to him been a good servant for us. Macintosh, Anag Ram, Comrade 86 and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 (edited) All the best, Conor - right move at this point in his career. Was a good signing for Derby, experienced head supporting the younger players and much respect for him in the dressing room. Admire that he knew when he needed to look elsewhere- many don’t. Edited June 7 by angieram Zag zig, Premier ram, Carl Sagan and 12 others 12 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 10 minutes ago, angieram said: All the best, Conor - right move at this point in his career. Was a good signing for Derby, experienced head supporting the younger players and much respect for him in the dressing room. Admire that he knew when he needed to look elsewhere- many don’t. Spot on. He always comes across really well, and with the radio derby reports of a 1 year option in his favour being available, not triggering that just to take the money fits with the impression I've always had of the guy. Good luck to him, I think he'll have a good coaching career ahead of him. Comrade 86, S8TY, Caerphilly Ram and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewton Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Good luck Conor. Scored plenty of goals and assists for us, but wasn't quite the player we needed for the battles you get in L1. However, his influence off the pitch became clear when you listened to the number of players who referenced him as a mentor and a captain in the broadest sense. It suggests that he might go on to have a successful coaching and management career perhaps. Comrade 86, angieram and Reggie Greenwood 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaltRam Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Good luck to him and Barnsley. My take was that his legs had gone and so had his competitive edge. Hope I'm wrong. DiggerB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8TY Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Was a good Captain and never displayed any petulance or negativity even when not playing towards the end of his career here Always spoke well and not afraid to talk to the fans Quite a classy guy and did a good job for us both on and off the pitch , I wish him all the best Comrade 86, angieram, nogbad van 50 and 4 others 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premier ram Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Best wishes skipper Comrade 86, jono and Reggie Greenwood 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott129 Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Big fan of his influence off the pitch and he obviously scored some crucial goals for us. Unfortunately, his legs have just gone now. I think if Barnsley aim to be challenging right at the top, they will need to do better than having him as a starter every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NottsRam Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Good luck Conor, came to derby to help get us promoted and achieved the target. Sensible career move i think. jono, Crewton and Comrade 86 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hennessy Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Nothing but respect for the bloke. He scored some great goals, yes, he would go missing at times.... but as a Captain and club ambassador he was excellent. Leaves DCFC with my thanks... Crewton, Reggie Greenwood, Premier ram and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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