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by Ihearye
09 Jul 2025, 19:21
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Ryan Bowman ?
Replies: 34
Views: 6204

Re: Ryan Bowman ?

Crikey thousands of bets,several per day so a chronic addiction. BBC News - Bowman gets 42 month ban for placing 6,397 bets https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c75rxrg36v7o Hope he is having the help he needs. Surely betting companies might have picked up on this. Not wishing to start a Mis...
by Ihearye
09 Jul 2025, 07:16
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Ryan Bowman ?
Replies: 34
Views: 6204

Re: Ryan Bowman ?

Match fixing then! I've not seen anything about match-fixing, though spot betting against himself isn't a great look. 6,397 bets over an 8 year period is the sign of an addict though and I hope he gets the help he needs, for his family as much as anything. Indeed and when you can influence the outc...
by Ihearye
09 Jul 2025, 07:15
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Ryan Bowman ?
Replies: 34
Views: 6204

Re: Ryan Bowman ?

hmm So where was the due diligence Did anyone at the club know Innocent until proved guilty so did he come cheap I thought we only signed good characters Was this a Gary deal Lets hear from our director of football and or the chairman I would have thought there was little chance of him putting in t...
by Ihearye
09 Jul 2025, 05:16
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Ryan Bowman ?
Replies: 34
Views: 6204

Re: Ryan Bowman ?

With this hanging over him,I fail to understand the thought process of bringing him to ctfc, for so many reasons
by Ihearye
08 Jul 2025, 15:43
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: New Owner
Replies: 17
Views: 1248

Re: New Owner

Why ? What insight do you have on the thoughts and views of the board members? I can't quite remember the exact quote but what sprung to mind was the way they dismissed most (all?) of the trust's recommendations as "we've tried them before". Just feels very close minded to me. I think loo...
by Ihearye
08 Jul 2025, 15:40
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: New Owner
Replies: 17
Views: 1248

Re: New Owner

interesting comments, I do think the club is in desperate need of a fresh set of 'objective' eyes on it not prejudiced by any existing board members thoughts or views. Why ? What insight do you have on the thoughts and views of the board members? Good grief, do we need to have our lawyers present n...
by Ihearye
08 Jul 2025, 15:29
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Former players
Replies: 1531
Views: 408149

Re: Former players

Luke Southwood to Bristol R
by Ihearye
08 Jul 2025, 07:30
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Free agents
Replies: 8
Views: 736

Re: Free agents

With the hope that there is about to be more money for summer transfers I had a look at what is out there according to transfer market for the positions we know of, as expected with clubs now well into pre-season training there are not a lot of free agents but here is what I could find which likely...
by Ihearye
07 Jul 2025, 16:25
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: New Owner
Replies: 17
Views: 1248

Re: New Owner

He certainly seems to have made an impression on MF. Would love to know his views on our recruitment and retention set up and those behind that
by Ihearye
07 Jul 2025, 12:33
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Michael Flynn after Worcester
Replies: 19
Views: 1504

Re: Michael Flynn after Worcester

I read it as implied he had a small knock too, but you might be right. re-read - you are right Au contraire. Further down the interview, Flynn said: “Arkell had a little niggle, Jordan too, not worth risking.” So, NOT a deliberate non-selection, with implication JT is leaving. Unless (flipping it r...
by Ihearye
06 Jul 2025, 11:40
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Major ownership development
Replies: 117
Views: 7404

Re: Major ownership development

Was just having a look at the Cliftonville site for any info on their match this week against st Joseph's. From looking at a picture of the ground, you would have to travel a very long way to get a more picturesque ground. And I don't mean solitude, many things I could say about the Cliftonville roa...
by Ihearye
06 Jul 2025, 09:39
Forum: OTHER FOOTY
Topic: Diogo Jota
Replies: 2
Views: 213

Re: Diogo Jota

Tomorrow is never guaranteed.
by Ihearye
06 Jul 2025, 09:37
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Michael Flynn after Worcester
Replies: 19
Views: 1504

Re: Michael Flynn after Worcester

Jim wrote: 06 Jul 2025, 09:29 I read it as implied he had a small knock too, but you might be right.
re-read - you are right
by Ihearye
06 Jul 2025, 09:19
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Michael Flynn after Worcester
Replies: 19
Views: 1504

Re: Michael Flynn after Worcester

What i don't get about the waiting game, is that if you are near the bottom of the payment league, you will still be that on August. It seems you have to hope that all the other teams have signed all the players they want by that time I also take it from that conversation, that Thomas is on his way...
by Ihearye
06 Jul 2025, 07:23
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Michael Flynn after Worcester
Replies: 19
Views: 1504

Re: Michael Flynn after Worcester

If we are playing the waiting game what positions will be looking for presumably first choice left back, first choice defender and a proper number ten, then a few loans to at left back, striker and a forward What i don't get about the waiting game, is that if you are near the bottom of the payment ...
by Ihearye
05 Jul 2025, 20:47
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Michael Flynn after Worcester
Replies: 19
Views: 1504

Re: Michael Flynn after Worcester

If we are playing the waiting game what positions will be looking for presumably first choice left back, first choice defender and a proper number ten, then a few loans to at left back, striker and a forward What i don't get about the waiting game, is that if you are near the bottom of the payment ...
by Ihearye
05 Jul 2025, 17:53
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Worcester City v Cheltenham Town
Replies: 10
Views: 1088

Re: Worcester City v Cheltenham Town

But how would we know if we didn’t trial them?! That’s the whole point of a trial is it not?? Did you go today? Our youngsters looked much better than the trialists who'd probably not be guaranteed starters for Worcester. There is nothing wrong with trialing players but you have to be realistic and...
by Ihearye
05 Jul 2025, 10:33
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Trialist update
Replies: 9
Views: 1249

Re: Trialist update

Fuller wrote: 05 Jul 2025, 10:25 JP tweeting that former Wolves academy goalkeeper Stan Amos set to play 45 minutes for Cheltenham Town at Worcester City in this afternoon's friendly.

My friend Stan…… :)
I heard somewhere that he's got a funny old man
by Ihearye
02 Jul 2025, 09:16
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Major ownership development
Replies: 117
Views: 7404

Re: Major ownership development

Want to support a club that punches above its weight and spends far more than it should on wages, plans a new stadium and hires high profile head coaches? Well there's one not too far from here that fits the bill nicely. Having read through this thread, there is nobody here asking for any of those....
by Ihearye
01 Jul 2025, 16:59
Forum: OTHER FOOTY
Topic: Diary of a Debt Collector Stadium
Replies: 2
Views: 473

Re: Diary of a Debt Collector Stadium

The oddest name I've ever heard. https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/25272861.worcester-raiders-ground-renamed-diary-debt-collector-stadium/?ref=ebls&nid=965&block=article_block_a&u=2c618785bf6052af0b6363fafd74aa0d&date=290625 City moved to Sixways of course, where I think we visit...
by Ihearye
01 Jul 2025, 16:57
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Interesting JP chat w/ Gab Sutton
Replies: 65
Views: 4109

Re: Interesting JP chat w/ Gab Sutton

it was good to see the Albion has just become a bigger version of the Bayshill. Maybe a tad less character, but then the back room of the Bayshill did not have much character. The 'new' landlord that replaced her, didn't seem too interested in his customers. All from could we buy a community centre?...
by Ihearye
29 Jun 2025, 16:49
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: St Joseph’s FC
Replies: 24
Views: 1489

Re: St Joseph’s FC

Yes, I fully understand thank you....and yes, it is UK residents who are now impacted. But I'd say that's a minor inconvenience than the impact the post-Brexit arrangements had on the economy of Gibraltar and the lives of its residents. It was always going to be a consequence of the UK's democratic...
by Ihearye
29 Jun 2025, 13:45
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: St Joseph’s FC
Replies: 24
Views: 1489

Re: St Joseph’s FC

Here's the actual facts, rather than one newspapers interpretation: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/uk-eu-agreement-on-gibraltar-what-has-been-agreed/ Key Points: - a customs union between Gibraltar and the EU to ease the transfer of goods between the two territories. - Schengen area checks ta...
by Ihearye
29 Jun 2025, 11:57
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: St Joseph’s FC
Replies: 24
Views: 1489

Re: St Joseph’s FC

"Following a recent agreement, SPAIN WILL HAVE THE FINAL SAY on whether a British traveler can enter Gibraltar, even though Gibraltar remains under British sovereignty, according to The Independent. This is part of a Brexit deal that aims to keep the border between Gibraltar and Spain open, bu...
by Ihearye
29 Jun 2025, 06:24
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: St Joseph’s FC
Replies: 24
Views: 1489

Re: St Joseph’s FC

You can thank the genius Lammy for this. And the planks who voted for Brexit... Nothing to do with Brexit. Everything to do with the planks that voted Labour. Also, I believe that Lammy’s deal puts Gibraltar into the Schengen zone. If so, access will be limited to 90 days in every 180 (including ti...
by Ihearye
27 Jun 2025, 19:29
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Rumour Mill
Replies: 490
Views: 434132

Re: Rumour Mill

It is amusing how the usual herd have to take things to the personal level. For one, I doubt anyone actually thinks that the 'rumour' is true. But does that mean, with so little to talk about on here (apart from some 36 year old striker (I suppose it does fit in with the ' experienced'), that you ca...
by Ihearye
27 Jun 2025, 16:04
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Rumour Mill
Replies: 490
Views: 434132

Re: Rumour Mill

Given he's the club secretary and this is obviously his job, and given we have a bare bones staff behind the scenes in order to squeeze every last penny we can into the playing budget, it's hardly surprising the club don't want to leave the registering of players to someone else who might make a mi...
by Ihearye
27 Jun 2025, 13:48
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Rumour Mill
Replies: 490
Views: 434132

Re: Rumour Mill

Given he's the club secretary and this is obviously his job, and given we have a bare bones staff behind the scenes in order to squeeze every last penny we can into the playing budget, it's hardly surprising the club don't want to leave the registering of players to someone else who might make a mi...
by Ihearye
27 Jun 2025, 12:42
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Owen Evans
Replies: 2
Views: 506

Re: Owen Evans

okusman wrote: 26 Jun 2025, 21:11 Signs for Barnet permanently.
Not consistent enough in his spell with us. Good luck to him.
https://barnetfc.com/owen-evans-returns
Is our present one consistent enough?
by Ihearye
27 Jun 2025, 12:40
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: St Joseph’s FC
Replies: 24
Views: 1489

Re: St Joseph’s FC

Robin wrote: 27 Jun 2025, 09:55 Any possibility to send some of our fringe players there on loan do you think?
You will need to clear that with Spanish government and Spanish border patrol :(
by Ihearye
27 Jun 2025, 12:37
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Major ownership development
Replies: 117
Views: 7404

Re: Major ownership development

paperboy wrote: 27 Jun 2025, 12:25 Chicken-egg

Egg-chicken
;)
Cart - horse
Horse - cart
by Ihearye
27 Jun 2025, 12:26
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Rumour Mill
Replies: 490
Views: 434132

Re: Rumour Mill

Rumours are that Paul G is on holiday so need to wait for him to return to register these new guys. Lot's of names being thrown around but nobody seems to know who they are for certain. Does our professional Football League club not have a contingency in place for exactly this type of thing? Seems ...
by Ihearye
27 Jun 2025, 11:20
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Rumour Mill
Replies: 490
Views: 434132

Re: Rumour Mill

Robin wrote: 27 Jun 2025, 09:58 Rumours are that Paul G is on holiday so need to wait for him to return to register these new guys. Lot's of names being thrown around but nobody seems to know who they are for certain.
If that is true, it has given me my first laugh of the day
by Ihearye
27 Jun 2025, 10:39
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Major ownership development
Replies: 117
Views: 7404

Re: Major ownership development

Robin wrote: 27 Jun 2025, 10:09 OK Ihearye yes we need investment on the playing side I agree but we cannot think short term here either, as CS85 highlights we cannot apply a plaster long term improvement off the pitch is essential.
Of course, but you can't plan for their rehabilitation if the patient is dead
by Ihearye
27 Jun 2025, 08:27
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Major ownership development
Replies: 117
Views: 7404

Re: Major ownership development

That stand and revenue it would generate would give us a huge competitive advantage to bounce back though. We would be in top four or five teams for support and one of the largest budgets. Whilst I do not disagree we need improvement on the playing side we also need more revenue to do that. Also re...