Mary Hindge Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I saw Gareth Roberts road running t'other day. What! Like running away from a coyote or like running on the road? Both seem dangerous for well paid footballer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 to be honest i'd rather stay at Crewe than Derby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal is a Ram Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 T'would seem he shares your opinion JW. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18728623 Crewe defender Kelvin Mellor set to reject Derby County Crewe Alexandra defender Kelvin Mellor looks set to reject a move up a level to Championship side Derby County, BBC Radio Stoke reports. The Rams had hoped to lure the 21-year-old to Pride Park on a three-year deal. But promoted Crewe have responded by making a third improved offer of their own to keep hold of Mellor. Meanwhile, Crewe boss Steve Davis has also tied up reserve keeper Alan Martin, who had originally seemed set to leave, on a new six-month contract. Last season's number one Steve Phillips, the Alex's League Two play-off final-winning keeper, is now 34 and weighing up a new contract offer that would involve him coaching the keepers at Crewe. And Martin, who originally joined the Alex on trial last summer after being released by Leeds United, is hoping that the door could yet open for him at Gresty Road. "It's a crucial six months for me," Martin told BBC Radio Stoke. "It's a chance to show that I deserve to be the number one." As for Mellor, just as is the case with Crewe team-mate Byron Moore, who is also still to decide his immediate future, Davis recommends that now is not the time to move. Crewe defender John Brayford and midfielder James Bailey are flourishing at Pride Park after making the same move to the East Midlands two summers ago. And the Alex have seen star striker Nick Powell, tipped to be the club's best-ever discovery, depart to Manchester United. But Davis, who first had Mellor with him at Nantwich Town, told BBC Radio Stoke: "The attraction of a Championship club might not suit him. "It might not be the right club for him at this particular time of his career when he still has the chance to develop himself." Mellor is currently away on holiday but his representatives were due to meet up with Davis to discuss the club's latest offer on Tuesday afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/huh' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':huh:' /> lets hope other players don't catch wind of this, unable to trap a league two(one) player 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol:' /> 'wheresmefeckinseasonticketmoney' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 You couldn't make it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Is that a looke set to snub derby due to an as yet discussed improved offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tibbs Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 He wasn't that good anyway, his distribution from long passing was awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Is that a looke set to snub derby due to an as yet discussed improved offer. You need to get a computer or turn that predictive text off 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons//laugh' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol:' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I'll try again Is that a looks like snubbing derby due to an improved offer that hasn't even been discussed by the players representatives. On RD the guy from Radio Stoke says he's alright but first team football at Crewe and a two year deal offered by them may be enough to keep him against our 3 year reserve player deal (although that will be first choice for the last two seasons of that when Roberts deal ends) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoldPete Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I'll try again Is that a looks like snubbing derby due to an improved offer that hasn't even been discussed by the players representatives. On RD the guy from Radio Stoke says he's alright but first team football at Crewe and a two year deal offered by them may be enough to keep him against our 3 year reserve player deal (although that will be first choice for the last two seasons of that when Roberts deal ends) Well II guess theres no doubt that roberts would be our first choice LB next season and this guy who TBH I have never heard of didnt fancy being a reserve. Fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 The story about him staying came about befor the new deal was even put to the players representatives based on Crewes managers opinion that he will accept it. The player isn't even in the country yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Hindge Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I'm woried with this and the sale of Shackell some fans may not be with us much longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 He has as much chance as playing for us next season, as he does for Crewe. Gareth Roberts isn't a young pup anymore, and whilst he is a solid player he will more than likely have a couple niggles next season, whoever comes in as an 'initial back up left back' will have more than 20+ appearances next season. If he stays at Crewe instead of coming here, I would be amused but fair play to the lad... honestly, I respect his decision to try and improve himself at a lower division instead of making the easy decision of moving up the leagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott129 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I'm woried with this and the sale of Shackell some fans may not be with us much longer. Good riddance I say. If they don't stick around just because we sold 1 player and couldn't buy another, they don't deserve to be associated with this club. No player is indispensable and we will find a replacement for Shacks. As for Mellor, we'll have other targets lined up already just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t'oldu Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 lost track of this one. Are we still waiting for him to come back from holiday and announce his decision after this weekend? Saw a post elsewhere that said he had turned us down yesterday but there is nothing in the local media........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 If rumours are to be believed, Chambers. Lynch and now Mellor have all rejected us. The way I deal with rejection is with a taser and some rope. Go in my shed and ask the missus if it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I really hoped we'd be setting our sights a little higher than Chambers and Lynch FFS. Forest's defence is sh1te, and they're a large part of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t'oldu Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Mirror seems to think the deal still has legs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezram Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 they werent on a list of players i thought would help this club, okuonghae is a still avaliable as is osbourne, one of them please and i know it wont happen but fryers from spurs as well on loan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heanorram Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Osbourne gone millwall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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