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Title: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: Sleepy the dwarf on June 22, 2007, 12:24:52 PM
From the main website:

Altrincham FC have signed former Southport right-back Chris Lane on non-contract terms. Chris was born in Liverpool on 24th May 1979 and began his career, under the YTS Scheme, at Everton. In three years with the Toffees, he made 17 appearances for the reserve team. From Everton he moved, in 1998, to Hereford United in summer 1998 and made 57(+8) appearances for them. Southport's Mark Wright then acquired him for a fee of £12,000 in January 2001. After Southport had been relegated from the Conference in 2003, he moved up the coast to Morecambe in May, making his debut at Christie Park in August, 2003. The Shrimps released him in January 2004 and he next joined Leigh RMI, for two appearances, before moving on to Chester City in February 2004 as they went on to win the Conference title that season. He then went back to Leigh RMI in June 2004, making 40 appearances in 2004-05 before returning to Haig Avenue in May 2005, where he made 67(+4) appearances and was voted Port's Player of the Year last season. Welcome to Moss Lane!
Title: Re: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: Jenga on June 22, 2007, 12:31:40 PM
I know nothing about this guy - anyone got any info if he is any cop?
Title: Re: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: Amsterdam Alty on June 22, 2007, 12:37:24 PM
morcambe rate him, and he helped get chester promoted so he must be ok!

http://www.morecambefc.com/players/lane.htm

lets hope his passing range is more than a longball hoof!
Title: Re: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: Jenga on June 22, 2007, 12:39:39 PM
Indeed and lets hope he isnt a three foot dwarf as well - mmm that is not politically correct is it - I apologise to the dwarf community if you take offence.
Title: Re: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: teasybeaver on June 22, 2007, 12:57:28 PM
Indeed and lets hope he isnt a three foot dwarf as well - mmm that is not politically correct is it - I apologise to the dwarf community if you take offence.

.....MIDGET!
Title: Re: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: teasybeaver on June 22, 2007, 12:59:58 PM
Ps Welcome to alty!

Sounds like a top signing to me.

Any news on chalmers?
Title: Re: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: WA15 on June 22, 2007, 01:41:53 PM
There seems to be mixed feeling about him on the Southport site: http://www.portchat.net/viewtopic.php?t=23071
Title: Re: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: louise1925 on June 22, 2007, 02:01:33 PM
Southport fans have always been a bit divided over this guy. Some think he is lazy and only starts to play when there's a contract on the table. Every time I've seen him play at Southport he has been very impressive. His main position is right back, but he can also play centre back. A good signing I think.
Title: Re: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: markecky on June 22, 2007, 02:02:08 PM
When a players leaves a club, especially one as negative as Southport, there will always be a "not bothered he was rubbish anyway"

From what I know he is better than Aspinall
Title: Re: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: louise1925 on June 22, 2007, 02:06:22 PM
For quite a while Port fans have questioned his commitment to their club. I've seen them play quite a lot over the past few years and he's always had a good game. I think it's the first time I've ever correctly predicted an Alty signing so I'm quite chuffed. A decent player.
Title: Re: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: Jacobs on June 22, 2007, 02:44:29 PM
Predicted, How?, who is the next signing to grace this club Mystic Louise.
Title: Re: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: louise1925 on June 22, 2007, 03:00:48 PM
I live near Southport and work with Southport fans. Hope that explains the 'mystic' part!
Title: Re: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: highwayman on June 22, 2007, 03:34:53 PM
Debate on previous threads has been the need to sign a quality left back.

Do we need another right back?

Does this mean Gary Scott is struggling with his fitness?
Title: Re: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: Ballers on June 22, 2007, 04:04:15 PM
There seems to be mixed feeling about him on the Southport site: http://www.portchat.net/viewtopic.php?t=23071

There's a f**king shock.  ::)
Title: Re: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: robininstockport on June 22, 2007, 05:13:08 PM



.....MIDGET!
You can't call people midgets or dwarfs. They are now PORGS (People Of Restricted Growth)



As for an injury free Gary Scott I predict he will be 2nd choice left back and 2/3 chioce right back.
Title: Re: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: TheCultOfIanTunnacliffe on June 22, 2007, 05:20:08 PM
Smallest players to have appeared for Alty?

I nominate:

David Holt
Keith Mairs
Chris Senior
Lee Anderson
Barry Crowe
Kevan Hawkins.

Any other suggestions?
Title: Re: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: teasybeaver on June 22, 2007, 05:25:18 PM



.....MIDGET!



Thing is, whats more offensive Dwarf or Midget? What do you think lads? Dwarf? Midget? DWARF? MIDGET! DWARF! MIDGET! DWARF! MIDGET!
Title: Re: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: teasybeaver on June 22, 2007, 05:28:49 PM
There seems to be mixed feeling about him on the Southport site: http://www.portchat.net/viewtopic.php?t=23071

Sorry to double post again but this is classic portchat. Every thread just turns into a slanging match, its like The Birch family have infiltrated the server!

I've seen him play once or twice, think he's alright. Plus if I played for Southport i'd have an appaling attitude so he's done alright for himself really!
Title: Re: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: Alex on June 22, 2007, 10:59:15 PM
 Dwarf? Midget? DWARF? MIDGET! DWARF! MIDGET! DWARF! MIDGET!

doesn't this chant have a habbit of backfiring on us last year? i mean two players who were on the end of it scored hat tricks just to spite us
Title: Re: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: Ballers on June 22, 2007, 11:52:04 PM
Smallest players to have appeared for Alty?

I nominate:

David Holt
Keith Mairs
Chris Senior
Lee Anderson
Barry Crowe
Kevan Hawkins.

Any other suggestions?

Paul Hart.

End of thread.
Title: Re: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: JTH on June 23, 2007, 01:06:06 AM
Paul Clements?
Joe Flaherty?
Title: Re: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: andrewflynn on June 23, 2007, 11:54:16 AM
flynnzaghi
Title: Re: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: Amsterdam Alty on June 23, 2007, 12:30:41 PM
foz.
Title: Re: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: gazwarrington on June 23, 2007, 12:42:36 PM
Surely that can't be beaten !
Title: Re: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: Alty365 on June 23, 2007, 02:14:45 PM
Andy Tunnicliffe
Title: Re: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: Ballers on June 23, 2007, 06:20:12 PM
Surely that can't be beaten !

I'm sure there'll be another shortly  :D
Title: Re: Alty sign Chris Lane
Post by: Jacko on June 25, 2007, 12:53:59 AM
PORGS!!! come on please dont bring PC on to a football forum!! little sxxxx