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Title: Playoff Rivals turmoil
Post by: HashtagAlty on May 07, 2020, 10:26:05 PM
Chester Fans United have released a statement saying Stuart Murphy's offered to takeover the club.
Title: Re: Playoff Rivals turmoil
Post by: Alty Bri on May 08, 2020, 10:54:32 AM
Interesting timing...
Title: Re: Playoff Rivals turmoil
Post by: Sarf London Alty on May 08, 2020, 11:15:00 AM
Irresponsible & suspicious timing I’d say. Chester fans just want someone to put a load of cash in from the replies on Twitter so he might become the owner. At best they are a lower half 4th tier club IMO.
Title: Re: Playoff Rivals turmoil
Post by: HashtagAlty on May 12, 2020, 12:29:56 PM
Murphy walks away from Chester.
Title: Re: Playoff Rivals turmoil
Post by: Altyrocket on May 12, 2020, 12:32:26 PM
Murphy ends association with Chester. Negotiations ongoing regarding money he owes the club (Sponsorship payments). Deadline set by club for payment was yesterday.  
Title: Re: Playoff Rivals turmoil
Post by: Timperley The Best on May 12, 2020, 01:37:59 PM
Wonder if they will go part time
Title: Re: Playoff Rivals turmoil
Post by: MarpleAlty on May 12, 2020, 01:42:42 PM
Well, it certainly doesn't sound like they can afford Hulme, and it'll be interesting to see what happens to Johnston.
Title: Re: Playoff Rivals turmoil
Post by: Ukrainian Alty on May 12, 2020, 01:47:41 PM
Oh dear, JJ's deal just changed from being "too good to turn down" to being "too good to be true"
Title: Re: Playoff Rivals turmoil
Post by: One Foot in the Grave on May 12, 2020, 02:09:11 PM
Well, it certainly doesn't sound like they can afford Hulme, and it'll be interesting to see what happens to Johnston.

Jordan appears to have dodged a bullet, which JJ may have failed to do.
Title: Re: Playoff Rivals turmoil
Post by: Timperley The Best on May 12, 2020, 02:35:23 PM
Well, it certainly doesn't sound like they can afford Hulme, and it'll be interesting to see what happens to Johnston.

Jordan appears to have dodged a bullet, which JJ may have failed to do.

It wouldn't  be that much of a shock to see jj back at some stage
Title: Re: Playoff Rivals turmoil
Post by: HashtagAlty on May 12, 2020, 03:49:45 PM
I won't be watching a team with John Johnson in it. Chased the money and shouldn't be welcomed back here.

Title: Re: Playoff Rivals turmoil
Post by: robininstockport on May 12, 2020, 04:04:02 PM
John Judas Johnson? Not for me
Title: Re: Playoff Rivals turmoil
Post by: Silent but Ledley on May 12, 2020, 04:12:03 PM
Gents, like most of us I was disappointed to see JJ leave. I think however, your being a little bit harsh on him. He has a family to support and if it is his only job he has to look after what's best for himself and his family (or what was perceived to be best at the time). You cannot blame him for that. I for one would welcome him back. SBL
Title: Re: Playoff Rivals turmoil
Post by: Alty Bri on May 12, 2020, 04:53:00 PM
I was sorry to see JJ leave and I really do wish him well. It's just, we were so much better without him. Keeping as much of the existing squad is more important than recruiting new players.
Title: Re: Playoff Rivals turmoil
Post by: One Foot in the Grave on May 12, 2020, 06:55:12 PM
I was sorry to see JJ leave and I really do wish him well. It's just, we were so much better without him. Keeping as much of the existing squad is more important than recruiting new players.

I agree. When he played, we often became dependent on him producing something special. Since his departure we've become a more cohesive unit. I bear him no malice, but I wouldn't want him back.
Title: Re: Playoff Rivals turmoil
Post by: Timperley The Best on May 12, 2020, 07:09:45 PM
Not sure we need to look back as   there could be some quality players available from the football league if lower league clubs release a load of players as  reported to be expected. Normally they wouldn't go to a National League North club but times aren't normal.
Title: Re: Playoff Rivals turmoil
Post by: cheshire cat on May 12, 2020, 08:21:25 PM
I enjoyed having JJ in the team but as others have said the wound as healed and we were a better team of late. I wonder how all the injuries are doing. They've had a long lay up to recover now.
Title: Re: Playoff Rivals turmoil
Post by: JD on May 12, 2020, 09:39:23 PM
Gents, like most of us I was disappointed to see JJ leave. I think however, your being a little bit harsh on him. He has a family to support and if it is his only job he has to look after what's best for himself and his family (or what was perceived to be best at the time). You cannot blame him for that. I for one would welcome him back. SBL

I agree, but if he did come back I am not sure he would be first choice any more.

I do not like the idea that someone who went away to try to do the best for his family should be treated as a pariah. Remember he still thinks high enough of the club to join in the Youtube chat for the Blythe match a couple of weeks ago - and seemed very much welcomed by the other players on the chat.
Title: Re: Playoff Rivals turmoil
Post by: HashtagAlty on May 12, 2020, 09:44:35 PM
Gents, like most of us I was disappointed to see JJ leave. I think however, your being a little bit harsh on him. He has a family to support and if it is his only job he has to look after what's best for himself and his family (or what was perceived to be best at the time). You cannot blame him for that. I for one would welcome him back. SBL

I agree, but if he did come back I am not sure he would be first choice any more.

I do not like the idea that someone who went away to try to do the best for his family should be treated as a pariah. Remember he still thinks high enough of the club to join in the Youtube chat for the Blythe match a couple of weeks ago - and seemed very much welcomed by the other players on the chat.

That was Jordan Hulme with a name change, wasn't it.

How can Parkinson trust him not to leave for the next cheque dangled?

He wouldn't get in our first XI.
Title: Re: Playoff Rivals turmoil
Post by: JD on May 12, 2020, 11:20:21 PM
Gents, like most of us I was disappointed to see JJ leave. I think however, your being a little bit harsh on him. He has a family to support and if it is his only job he has to look after what's best for himself and his family (or what was perceived to be best at the time). You cannot blame him for that. I for one would welcome him back. SBL

I agree, but if he did come back I am not sure he would be first choice any more.

I do not like the idea that someone who went away to try to do the best for his family should be treated as a pariah. Remember he still thinks high enough of the club to join in the Youtube chat for the Blythe match a couple of weeks ago - and seemed very much welcomed by the other players on the chat.

That was Jordan Hulme with a name change, wasn't it.

How can Parkinson trust him not to leave for the next cheque dangled?

He wouldn't get in our first XI.

If it was I stand corrected...and I certainly agree with your last line: Parkie got us a very good deal!
Title: Re: Playoff Rivals turmoil
Post by: Mick on May 13, 2020, 12:28:37 AM
As said before.....no problem JJ chasing the money....it happens

But adequate replacements in Mahon and Durrell
Title: Re: Playoff Rivals turmoil
Post by: bobins on May 13, 2020, 01:42:57 AM
I've no problem with anyone chasing the money at this level. It's part of the game. As long as it's done respectfully. JJ coming back would be an issue though. As others have said could Parky trust him but more to the point would his team mates respect him as much. All it takes is for a training ground incident to start a bit of verbal and next thing you've split the squad. Move on without him.
Title: Re: Playoff Rivals turmoil
Post by: robininstockport on May 13, 2020, 02:47:40 PM
As said before.....no problem JJ chasing the money....it happens

But adequate replacements in Mahon and Durrell

And Mooney
Title: Re: Playoff Rivals turmoil
Post by: Mrs Warbouys on May 13, 2020, 09:35:46 PM
I hope they’re ready for the playoffs

“ EFL clubs have today been issued with the latest draft of the EFL’s ‘Return to Training Protocols’, so that they can prepare appropriately. And return to training no later than the 25th.”