Firstly, this is from me, nothing to do with Bandy.
I wasnt even going to lower myself to reply to some of the comments that have been put on this and another post, but why shouldn't I?
Not everyone is vindictive, and there have been more positive comments than negative.
Bandy is not leaving under a bad cloud, he has simply said he wants to move on and feels that now is the right time. He has his own reasons, and he doesnt have to explain himself to anyone. (Except ME!!).
cannot belive he has done this again to another club being relegated from the conference i.e us twice and vics once
come on mrs band you cannot be proud
YES I AM PROUD actually, he has achieved a lot considering he was a sunday league player. He hasnt been at any academy or league club, but he
HAS battled his way up to play credible semi-pro football. He's never purposefully played below his capability, never moaned about being played out of position, never complained if the ball isnt played directly to his feet, and so on.
All in all, he has been a bloody good servant to this club like it or not, and to slag him off is out of order.
He has never screwed the club for a contract, or money, or anything else. He has helped with fundraising, and off the field events.
Have your opinions about his footballing skills by all means, not a problem, but getting personal crosses the line and its not on.
Nobody has the right to judge him or call him a Judas for gods sake. He heard it all last time, (and its frankly quite boring), when he left to play for a conference club, and kept them in the conference by scoring the goal that did it by the way. (Regardless of the fact it was Northwich who I really really didnt like but thats beside the point).
He came back after being asked to on numerous occasions by the people that actually matter at the club, i.e. the manager etc. Not the other way round.
All I know is that he WONT be going to play for Northwich (over my dead body) or Droylsden (ditto), and that he hasnt actually signed for anyone yet.
Playing for Alty is a job, you are employed by the club, just like you are employed by your boss at work, simple as. have you all workrd for the same people for all your life? Probably not in most cases. This is no different, so why is it such a bloody big deal?
Anyway, thanks to those who have wished him well, I will miss it all, Max will miss the people who have always made us welcome, but thats life folks, rant over.
PS. Robininstockport - Max's shirt will be framed to go alongside his dads framed alty shirt (cos he was always proud to wear it).