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Title: Thanks for everything Rod!
Post by: Alty365 on August 31, 2007, 11:50:17 AM: Good luck for the future and thanks for all your fantastic efforts both on and off the pitch during your time at Altrincham.
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Post by: altrincham on August 31, 2007, 11:52:30 AM: Hope Rod Thornlys not gone ???
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Post by: SammyH8 on August 31, 2007, 11:53:01 AM: Why Whats Happening ? ???
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Post by: Alty365 on August 31, 2007, 11:53:59 AM: Rod has joined Witton Albion. See official site.
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Post by: altrincham on August 31, 2007, 11:58:52 AM: Not happy about that, Rod hasent been given much of a chance recently butanyway good luck to Rod who has done a great job both on and off the pitch for Alty :)
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Post by: Alty365 on August 31, 2007, 11:59:46 AM: Perhaps the work commitments at Man Utd and England were the deciding factor?
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Post by: teasybeaver on August 31, 2007, 12:00:54 PM: Cheers rod, you've been an absolute legend for this club and if every player had your enthusiasm then we'd be top of the league!

Good luck!
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Post by: casper on August 31, 2007, 12:14:21 PM: Sad to see Rod go, has been a very good player for us over a number of seasons. His excellent control, and good touches showed a touch of class for the side. Recently his goal against man utd was superb, and could score some excellent goals. Shame he has been plagued by injury. He has worked very hard for us both on and off the pitch.
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Post by: Nasha on August 31, 2007, 12:24:10 PM: So many moments of Rod....who could forget Nuneaton in the Cup (Go On Rod,Go On!!!),the play off final,the trademark cartwheel,and his goal at St Albans.

Will be missed by everyone at the club,good luck at Witton.
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Post by: Saughall Robin on August 31, 2007, 12:37:47 PM: Good luck in the future Rod and thanks for the special times you've given to all us Alty fans.
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Post by: markecky on August 31, 2007, 12:55:29 PM: Rod will do a top job for Witton.

A true legend at Alty in my book, for the things he did on and off the pitch.

From the shirts that made us thousands to him always being at club functions and always giving 100%.

Thanks Rod, top man.
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Post by: Jacobs on August 31, 2007, 12:59:48 PM: 100% Club man, some epic performances on the pitch, still to this day has a fantastic goals per game ratio

Thanks for the memories

All the best
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Post by: louise1925 on August 31, 2007, 01:00:23 PM: I'd just like to echo all the sentiments above and wish Rod all the best for the future.
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Post by: Little Miss Robin on August 31, 2007, 01:03:34 PM: The happiness on his face when Acton saved the penalty against Grays was lovely. He was warming up by the family stand and you could just see how much he loves the club. We will miss him, good luck for the future Rod xxx
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Post by: CB on August 31, 2007, 01:28:02 PM: Good luck Rodders. Really sad to see you go :( Hope you'll stay in touch with Alty/see you at Moss Lane again.
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Post by: highwayman on August 31, 2007, 01:29:59 PM: Shame!

"500 miles" was one of my favourite songs at the Golf Road End!
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Post by: AltyG on August 31, 2007, 01:47:51 PM: Rod epitomises what being a true club man means. His commitment to Alty during his time has been great as were most of his goals. Sad to see him go but I suppose all good things must come to an end. I still think he could have done a good job on the field but he needed to be playing regularly.
Good luck Rod and thanks for the memories.
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Post by: Jezza on August 31, 2007, 02:10:44 PM: What an inspiring quality player loved by the fans leaving so many memories.

We think we've had it tough over the last decade but Rod is the latest in a line of legends to spring up and stand proud alongside the likes of all the heroes of yesteryear....perhaps even prouder in these days of low pay and struggle. Rod has not been loyal coz of a big pay packet.

One of my all time favourite players in 30 years of watching Alty...when that list includes players like the 'cote, Barry Howard, John Rogers, Bomber Harris, it's some accolade.

Welcome back anytime Rodders...

has he gone to Witton to see if his voice breaks?

there's an all singing all dancing tribute to Rodders on the star site www.altystartrust.com
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Post by: Darren on August 31, 2007, 02:11:42 PM: Good luck Rod, Who's going to heckle the fourth official now you have gone.
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Post by: Ballers on August 31, 2007, 02:14:50 PM: Another sad day to rank alongside Mad Dog and Chrissy going, another harsh reminder of the level we're at. Just a top, top man. I hope he's not too upset about this, speaking to him on Monday you could see how disappointed he was not to be playing. The word legend is overused but he is one, from his goals right through to his speech at last seasons race night.

A bloke who has played a huge part in saving Alty from disappearing off the footballing radar. I don't think people will ever forget his initial impact, goals against Nuneaton, Vics on Boxing day and one of my favourite all time Alty moments against Eastbourne. Good luck Rod.
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Post by: Jezza on August 31, 2007, 02:22:18 PM: Enjoy that Eastbourne moment once more on the star site tribute...www.altystartrust.com
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Post by: joe on August 31, 2007, 02:49:21 PM: Have to totally agree with Ballers,all the best Rod,hope u keep banging the goals in for Witton.
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Post by: Bath Alty on August 31, 2007, 03:17:30 PM: I don't see much of the players (life of an exile) but Rod always stood out as the most enthusiastic of them all, even when he'd travelled hundred+ miles just to be a sub he was still full of smiles and enjoying being part of things. Favourite Rod goal was St Albans last year.

Good luck Rod and thanks for all you've done
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Post by: rafo on August 31, 2007, 03:22:09 PM: A Truly Sad Sad Day For Alty.

I Will Miss Rod A Great Deal.

All The Best Rod, And Like Others Have Said, You Are Welcome Back Anytime.

Rod Thornley - An Alty Legend Who Will Be Sadly Missed By All

:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: Ballers on August 31, 2007, 03:49:09 PM: I'm sad to see him go Rafo but he's not dead mate!
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Post by: Amsterdam Alty on August 31, 2007, 03:53:15 PM: pmsl thas what i ws just thinking!

Great catch for witton but i suspect it is not the last we have seen of the mr thornley!!
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Post by: TheCultOfIanTunnacliffe on August 31, 2007, 03:55:26 PM: I thought that the writing was on the wall for Rod when Pat McFadden was selected in preference to him at Stafford Rangers last Monday.

To my mind, it's a sensible move for both parties.

Some great Thornley memories, particularly during the first half of the 2001/02 season, when he was at his peak.

I just hope that his move to Witton doesn't mean that Cavell Coo drops back to the bench!

Let's hope that we are writing similarly eulogistic tributes to Carlos Logan in six years from now.
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Post by: lukealty12 on August 31, 2007, 04:07:35 PM: was talking to rod earlier, he said hed left but hes not joining witton hes signing for them tonight so he can play tommorow than he said he will see where he ends up from there.
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Post by: penfold on August 31, 2007, 05:15:48 PM: Just like 2 say all the best Rod, its a shame ur leaving moss lane.
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Post by: alty.fc on August 31, 2007, 05:41:13 PM: Quote from: markecky on August 31, 2007, 12:55:29 PM
Rod will do a top job for Witton.

A true legend at Alty in my book, for the things he did on and off the pitch.

From the shirts that made us thousands to him always being at club functions and always giving 100%.

Thanks Rod, top man.

I would like to second this a true Alty servant through and through the very best of luck for the future
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Post by: York Alty on August 31, 2007, 06:07:27 PM: a genuine Alty hero.

An end of an era but that is life.

Good luck Rod and thanks for the goals and 100% club commitment.
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Post by: RocketDan on August 31, 2007, 06:07:49 PM: Give that man a knighthood. I'd have to say that in the short time i have been watching Alty Rod Thornley was always my favourite player.
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Post by: Altysmiffy on August 31, 2007, 07:12:57 PM: Rod is a true gent and a legend. I hope, maybe selfishly, he retains links with Alty.

I wish him all the very best whatever he oes & wherever he goes & I will keep doing the Rod-watch whenever England are on the telly.
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Post by: Alty Blue on August 31, 2007, 07:32:47 PM: This should never have been allowed to happen. Given a first team place, I'm sure he could score more goals than the rest of the strikers. Gutted.
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Post by: altrincham on August 31, 2007, 07:42:46 PM: Quote from: Alty Blue on August 31, 2007, 07:32:47 PM
This should never have been allowed to happen. Given a first team place, I'm sure he could score more goals than the rest of the strikers. Gutted.

agreed :(
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Post by: bigedd on August 31, 2007, 08:14:00 PM: Good Luck ROD. A True ALTY Legend.
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Post by: man in the stand on August 31, 2007, 08:16:43 PM: Sad to see you go Rod but all the best..
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Post by: Daycare Dan on August 31, 2007, 08:17:42 PM: Quote from: Daycare Dan on August 31, 2007, 08:12:33 PM
Quote from: Alty Blue on August 31, 2007, 07:32:47 PM
This should never have been allowed to happen. Given a first team place, I'm sure he could score more goals than the rest of the strikers. Gutted.

Unfortunately I disagree.

I think the injuries Rod has suffered have mounted up, I can't remember the last time Rod completed 90 mins for the first team in a competitive mach. Hard decisions have to be made in football, and if it's best for the club for Rod to move on then that's the way it has to be.

On a more positive note, thanks Rod for all the great memories, a true Alty legend!
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Post by: Alex on August 31, 2007, 08:44:57 PM: thanks for everything rod and good luck for the future.

my best memories of rod are the playoff final and of course the opener against northwich last year a true alty legend
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Post by: Inaura on August 31, 2007, 09:03:38 PM: A model (semi) professional and a great lad. Hope wherever he goes he gets first team football as he's got a good shot and a good instinct for goal. Was a really entertaining member of the squad and deserves regular first team football somewhere!
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Post by: lukealty12 on August 31, 2007, 09:21:15 PM: Great lad, An alty legend, good luck rod!
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Post by: altyf on August 31, 2007, 11:31:08 PM: I AM GUTTED...I THINK IM GONNA CRY!!!! :'( :'( :'(
YOU ARE A LEGEND ROD...NEVER FORGET SOME GREAT MOMENTS...I really hoped to see you back in the team...you showed with your goal at st albans last year youve still got something to give!! Il never forget your goal against Vics or the play-off final!!! and of course Nuneaton!!!!

I dont know what else to say...except...for one last time...

I would walk 500 miles and I would walk 500 more just to be the man who walks a 1000 miles to see Rod Thornley score!!!
ROD THORNLEY ROD THORNLEY ROD THORNLEY!!!

:-*
HOPE TO SEE YOU AT MOSS LANE ONE DAY!
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Post by: robininstockport on August 31, 2007, 11:42:04 PM: Quality player always with a smile on his face wheter on the bench or not. Alty thro' and thro' good luck Rod and family we will miss home and away
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Post by: jhcorbett on September 01, 2007, 12:39:16 AM: maybe it's best for Rod, maybe it's best for Alty - I DON'T KNOW, but can't help feeling very sad that Rod's gone! :(
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Post by: Mrs Warbouys on September 01, 2007, 08:33:19 AM: A True Altrincham Football club legend,and I hope we see him join the altrincham wall of fame. A top lad and a fantastic severvnt to the club over the years in many ways not least his goalscoring. Rod thankyou for your loyal service whilst playing for the club through some very dark days in the beginning and also for providing me with some fantastic memories,hope to see you back on the terraces at moss lane when you arent playing a game.
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Post by: VofD on September 01, 2007, 10:24:44 AM: All the best for the future Rod, and a big thank you for all that you did for the Alty.
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Post by: Bear Town Robin on September 01, 2007, 10:50:50 AM: true Alty legend. good luck for the future.
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Post by: oneedham on September 01, 2007, 11:27:20 AM: Gutted, still could have done a job for us, but was not given regular run out!!! good luck Rod,quality player !!!!
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Post by: RedhillAlty on September 01, 2007, 11:45:27 AM: Sorry to see Rod go - a great pro, great servant to Alty and above all a really nice lad. He made a lovely gesture to my 5 year old son whilst he was warming up to come on at St Albans, before treating us to a cracking goal and trade mark cartwheel.
Thanks again Rod and all the best for the future. :(
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Post by: seasonticket on September 01, 2007, 12:05:47 PM: Has there ever been an Alty player who has done more than Rod off the field for this club? I doubt it very much. He will be missed by everyone.
My 10 year old grandson will be more than gutted he will be devastated, when I tell him his hero has gone.
My misses always remembers his late late goal at Bradford Park Avenue as we were making our way towards the exit at the other end. We knew it was Rod that had scored, by the celebration even from long distance.
All the best for the future Rod. Hope you keep in touch with Moss Lane.
A true Alty legend.
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Post by: Altysmiffy on September 01, 2007, 03:56:02 PM: I used to take a wheelchair bound girlfriend of mine to Moss Lane and we sat in the wee shelter in front of the main stand. Dawn, my friend, had a thing for Rod and it made her day - to say the least - when Rod came over for a quick "Hello" at half time in one match.

A true gent, thoughtful, warm hearted and a great ambassador for the club.

As I write one of my cats leaps up on to my lap - his name? Thornley - in recognition of an Alty favourite.
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Post by: bighairedmike on September 01, 2007, 08:13:11 PM: Great guy. So many fantastic moments for us. Really nice and friendly guy and always had a laugh with the fans. Marine this pre-season showed that. Warming up at half time and having a laugh with us. All the best for the future Rod.
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Post by: altyf on September 01, 2007, 08:17:28 PM: It can't be said enough...there not just words, he really is an alty LEGEND...no really, a LEGEND. someone I'll remember when I'm many years older!!!
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Post by: Alty Aylmer on September 02, 2007, 12:59:42 PM: Top bloke, all the best!