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Altrincham FC First Team / Re: Out Go
« on: December 08, 2016, 11:16:51 PM »
The best way i can summarise Harvey's reign was that it was like having a bewildered grandad in charge.
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If my memory serves me right Graham Heathcote losing interest at that particular time coincided with the death of his mother. I didn't really understand properly at the time but having since lost my own mother I know it can affect you massively.
Wondered how long it would take Heathcote to sneak his way back through the door after engineering that massive pay out for himself back in 2010/11.
Interim measure or not, its disgraceful. He should be nowhere near.
How much was the massive payout? I'm intrigued to know what massive is in these circumstances.
I'm not backing him up I genuinely want to know how he engineered it and why this is now such a disgrace?
Something in the mid 5 figures if memory serves.
Engineered by way of signing a multi year contract and then suddenly losing all interest. (I wasn't at the first friendly of that pre-season at Woodley but those that went i know were more than a little bemused). After not winning the first 9 or 10 games of the season he then commandeered the meeting in which Geoff Goodwin was to step aside as chairman and effectively challanged the board to sack him.
Which as a coincidence was just around the time the Nash family had donated a substantial sum to be used to boost the playing squad.
Can never forget. Happy to be corrected if factually wrong in any part.
Fair enough, if those are the bare facts then I understand. It sounds like we gave him a years wages to go. Its just a question of whether it was as simple as he'd lost interest? For someone who lost interest he didn't keep him away and doing stuff for the club, I assume without a salary.
I dont think Sinnott has been back since he lost interest (or at least his ambition).
Wondered how long it would take Heathcote to sneak his way back through the door after engineering that massive pay out for himself back in 2010/11.
Interim measure or not, its disgraceful. He should be nowhere near.
How much was the massive payout? I'm intrigued to know what massive is in these circumstances.
I'm not backing him up I genuinely want to know how he engineered it and why this is now such a disgrace?
Nice one Wayne, it was a good atmosphere yesterday....mainly trying to drown out the incessant mindless drumming from the Lincoln mob.that reminds me of an away game against Slough. Must have been early 90s they had a drum and we're banging it for 88 minutes . We went 1 up with 2 minutes to go. The drum stopped . It was very funny
Considering the first half was so one sided, our fans are to be commended for keeping the faith and giving the team great support for the whole 90 minutes.
Darren Pybus scored after coming on as a substitute.
Late August/Early September 1993 I think.
from the official site:
CLEE DEAL FALLS THROUGH
John Edwards, joint Press & Media Officer at Altrincham FC, writes...
"Altrincham have done their utmost to bring Nicky Clee back to The J.Davidson Stadium but been forced to concede defeat after Harrogate Town moved in with a counter-offer far beyond the Robins' financial means.
Desperate for proven reinforcements to lift the team out of the Vanarama National League North relegation zone, Alty sprang into action the moment Clee's Guiseley contract ended and drew up a package aimed at luring him back across the Pennines.
Club bosses held talks with him and thought they were on the verge of a significant breakthrough after the talented winger indicated the substantial terms placed before him more than matched his aspirations.
But, just as it seemed his wing wizardry was Alty-bound, wealthy Harrogate flexed their financial muscle with an offer way in excess of the one already on the table to effectively finish the battle for his services.
The fact that Alty's bid was accepted in principle, prior to Harrogate's intervention, underlined it was no token gesture, as the club strives to recruit the signings needed for a push towards safety in the table. With an FA Cup First Round tie at Lincoln looming this Saturday, Alty will redouble their efforts to identify and land the players manager Jim Harvey feels he needs for Vanarama North status to be safeguarded" ENDS
"Far beyond our financial means" is a serious statement when you are 7 points adrift at the bottom of the Conference North, have a competitive budget, are a solvent entity, have c £40 to £50k additional funds and currently average 1,200 at home. We need to get moving and quick!
+ 1
I think the current set up is much better than last time we were in this league and seemed to spend most of every match playing head tennis in the middle of the pitch. As you say last year we were OK and this year we've been mullered by injuries and Griffith.0