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General Category => Altrincham FC First Team => Topic started by: How_dya_like_it? on May 15, 2014, 04:39:52 PM
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I would just like to put on record and say a huge thank you to everyone connected with Altrincham Football Club for the amazing season we've had this year. The decision to leave has been one of the hardest I've had to make in my career so far and it has not been taken lightly.
Ultimately the time spent travelling and occasional Friday night stop overs would be too much with my work commitments, and even more importantly the time spent away from my little boy who misses his daddy already, will just not allow me to do it.
Once again thank you, the memories I have will stay with me forever, and I genuinely wish the club all the best for the future.
James Walshaw
p.s I am also aware I'm going to have to travel to Barrow, Barrow, Barrow
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Fair play mate, many thanks and good luck x
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Family is the bread and butter of life and if history shows that you spent only one season at Alty, then what a season it was!
Good luck to you for the future, James.
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Fair play to you Wally. A top bloke, and a top quality player. All the very best for the future, and you're always welcome at Moss Lane for a pint and a sing-song. :)
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Many thanks.
You will be missed, but at the end of the day, family comes first.
All the best to you and your family.
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That is classy James. Any parent understands, without question, how it feels to be away from your young children, it tore the guts out of me that's for sure. You're doing what's right for you and your family and that's bloody marvelous.
You were a pleasure to watch in the red and white stripes.
Best of British to you and your family.
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Big decision indeed. Thank you for the goals and making it a memorable night!
Good luck.
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All you can ask for as a fan is 100% commitment, heart and honesty, you've had all three in buckets Wally. Thank you.
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So the question is answered...James Walshaw like's it closer to home ;)
All the best Wally, family matters most. I remember a striker who had a short stint at the club,and became a club legend in Ken McKenna. You will always be held in high regard here.
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All the best wally top bloke to score 30 odd goals and lead singing in the bar sorry to see you go but good luck x
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All the best for the future. Thanks for last Saturday night in the bar one of the best nights
i have had supporting the club.
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James. I spent a lot of time away from my family when I was in the Army so I fully understand your reasoning.
Good luck fella. It was nice watching you banging in the goals that helped get us promoted.
Best wishes in your future career.
PS your not allowed to play against Alty for the next 5 seasons :D
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We, as fans, thank you, James, very much for your time at our club. Thank you for the explanation and absolutely everyone can understand and I wish you all the success in the future, even when you go to Barrow ;D
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Cheers James, good luck in the future.
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all the best , make sure you score another hatrick against colwyn bay
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Top quality coming on here to leave us a message. Top man, top player and the utmost integrity doing what he feels is right ans sticking to very noble principles.
Wishing you the very best James, and would be great to see you on here again.
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Simply Gutted. All the best.
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Thanks for the memories, the signed match poster and kind words about the posters.
Gutted at you leaving us, but a lot of travelling. More gutted that when Lawton left.
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Thanks James, great player. Really appreciate you coming on here to explain
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Huge thanks for your superb season with the Robins and every one of those 32 goals.
In particular, that late winning strike at home to Leamington will live long in the memory.
Anyhow, if things don't work out, there will always be a place for you at the J Davidson Stadium inside the Rocky Robin costume.
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It's been a pleasure to watch you and no one can complain at you putting your family first. I just hope we don't draw your new club in the cup or trophy! All the best
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Hi James
Thanks for having the good heart to come on and send us a message which was heartfelt and I am sure, involved much soul searching.
I have seen you with your little lad in the bar after the game. He looks a happy little chap but please bear in mind I know exactly how you feel. My lads were with me at the game and as I look at both of them who are now 22 and 19 respectively I wonder where all the years have gone. I was able to spend much time with them as a junior soccer manager at Unicorn Athletic so I have been with them constantly thoughout their childhood but they are grown up now and very soon they will both be leaving. Our house will just have Carys from Chester and myself Steve from Sale rattling around and saying how nice the peas are. (John and Norma Major - AKA Spitting image). The saying they grow up fast has already been recognised by yourself and only confirms to me what a good father you will be/have been.
I think you are making the right decision, but myself and all my fellow fans will miss seeing you with a smile on your face and your devasting finishing - you have been superb, formed a great partnership with Damien and you are both already Alty legends. I have enjoyed your goals as well and you are a great striker.
James, whatever you do in the future, thank you so much for the memories, and I wish you and all your family, in particular the cute little lad of yours, nothing but success in the future.
Thanks so much for caring about us to send the message.
Fondest regards
Steve from Sale
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It's been a pleasure to watch you and no one can complain at you putting your family first. I just hope we don't draw your new club in the cup or trophy! All the best
Yep, I'm gutted as well, James indicated to me on Sat that he was staying. I reckon once the enormity of travel and time required for prem level sank in and family discussions from this achievement may have taken place. Thanks for posting James, best of luck for the future, and part of Alty's historic season!
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no no...thank you.....for all the goals and assists....we would not have won promotion without you.
Best wishes for the future......I'm afraid you have written yourself into alty folklore and will be talked about for years to come........your son has a legend for a Dad!
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It's been an absolute pleasure having you at Alty, even though your stay was comparatively short. That goal against Leamington, and the hat trick against Bae Colwyn, will stay with me for a very long time (assuming at 66 that I actually live for a very long time !)
Thank you for everything already mentioned......but also for making your decision so promptly that we have ample time to try and replace you. It won't be easy.
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Hi James
Thanks for having the good heart to come on and send us a message which was heartfelt and I am sure, involved much soul searching.
I have seen you with your little lad in the bar after the game. He looks a happy little chap but please bear in mind I know exactly how you feel. My lads were with me at the game and as I look at both of them who are now 22 and 19 respectively I wonder where all the years have gone. I was able to spend much time with them as a junior soccer manager at Unicorn Athletic so I have been with them constantly thoughout their childhood but they are grown up now and very soon they will both be leaving. Our house will just have Carys from Chester and myself Steve from Sale rattling around and saying how nice the peas are. (John and Norma Major - AKA Spitting image). The saying they grow up fast has already been recognised by yourself and only confirms to me what a good father you will be/have been.
I think you are making the right decision, but myself and all my fellow fans will miss seeing you with a smile on your face and your devasting finishing - you have been superb, formed a great partnership with Damien and you are both already Alty legends. I have enjoyed your goals as well and you are a great striker.
James, whatever you do in the future, thank you so much for the memories, and I wish you and all your family, in particular the cute little lad of yours, nothing but success in the future.
Thanks so much for caring about us to send the message.
Fondest regards
Steve from Sale
Lovely post.
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Thanks for all your efforts James! I am gutted about this I thought he would be the one first to sign up after Saturday night.
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all the best !
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Thanks Wally. A great sport and a true Gent. Good luck at where ever you end up (The Stockport forum is speculating that you are signing for Barrow based on the comments on this thread :D)
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Haha, I'm still singing the Barrow song every now and again.
Top man and top player!
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Thanks for taking the time to post here
And thanks for all you have done for us
Gutted you are going
Good luck for the future
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Best wishes Wally, its been a pleasure watching you this season. I'm sure you will do well at Barra :D :D
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Thanks for the memories James and good luck for the future mate - I saw you with your little boy on Saturday and he looked about the same age as my lad. At least now I won't have my dad moaning, "Why's he (Lee) not chosen Wally?" like he did for much of the first half of the season.
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Thanks for the unforgettable memories and a season that will live long in our memories. Good luck on your travels James.
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Best of luck for the future, James.