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Post by tonya on Jan 8, 2018 21:55:56 GMT
On the negative side: He was according to the press coached in Malta by one S. Vaughan Jr. Give an a chance by Tony Adam's Sporting Chance-uncertain what the outcome was. Has been given a fair number of chances already Upsets people, players, managers at a number of clubs Unknown ability and fitness now Positive side: Local and helping local kids Suggest he is on a match basis contract probationary period. Sounds a bit bias this. In what way? I think they are all facts, so unbiased.
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Post by norwegianblue on Jan 8, 2018 22:08:25 GMT
I would like to think that Bignot will give Gary Roberts an interview, then take a look at the lads fitness, ability and commitment before being allowed to train with the squad. This will be way before he gets anywhere near holding a pen and signing any contract.
As he is a Chester lad and has had issues he should be given a chance. Good luck Gary.
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Post by Hannibal on Jan 8, 2018 22:08:40 GMT
Hannibal give it a rest ffs You should be saying that to the stalker Lincoln Exile. Good night.
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Post by Oaks Blue on Jan 8, 2018 22:10:46 GMT
Hannibal give it a rest ffs You should be saying that to the stalker Lincoln Exile. Good night. I can't decide if you're serious or mentally unstable, it's baffling me. Good night hannibal, there's a good boy
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Post by dmcnally on Jan 8, 2018 22:15:08 GMT
In what way? I think they are all facts, so unbiased. bHis ability has never been in doubt for one.
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Post by tonya on Jan 8, 2018 22:39:59 GMT
I would like to think that Bignot will give Gary Roberts an interview, then take a look at the lads fitness, ability and commitment before being allowed to train with the squad. This will be way before he gets anywhere near holding a pen and signing any contract. As he is a Chester lad and has had issues he should be given a chance. Good luck Gary. So if he was from anywhere else outside Chester he wouldn't be given a second chance?
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Post by chislenko on Jan 8, 2018 22:45:24 GMT
Should be done in the next few days Club has served seven days notice on him and must see that out Who have they had to serve seven day notice on Corals or Wetherspoons? Fair do's, just my sense oh humour.
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Post by Hannibal on Jan 9, 2018 8:23:01 GMT
You should be saying that to the stalker Lincoln Exile. Good night. I can't decide if you're serious or mentally unstable, it's baffling me. Good night hannibal, there's a good boy Who are you? I might be mentally unstable but at least I recognise it, haha. This all feels like a bit of an overreaction to me defending myself against the stalker Lincoln Exile.
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Post by Al on Jan 9, 2018 9:08:35 GMT
In what way? I think they are all facts, so unbiased. bHis ability has never been in doubt for one. Dunno about that. The lads been jobbing about in the Welsh Prem and now Conference North for the last few years. Plus he hadn't played a game in 2 months for Southport!?
I'd question whether he still has it to step up at 30yrs of age again when he's been on a downhill slide for a number of years.
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Post by rcb on Jan 9, 2018 9:17:17 GMT
bHis ability has never been in doubt for one. Dunno about that. The lads been jobbing about in the Welsh Prem and now Conference North for the last few years. Plus he hadn't played a game in 2 months for Southport!?
I'd question whether he still has it to step up at 30yrs of age again when he's been on a downhill slide for a number of years.
The question isn’t about how well he can play. Simply it’s about “will he be better than some who have been in the team all season?” That won’t be hard, will it?
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Post by keyboard1 on Jan 9, 2018 9:23:05 GMT
All I can say is Gary if you are selected to play get out there and show them how good you are, Good luck
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Post by lincolnexile on Jan 9, 2018 10:35:43 GMT
All I can say is Gary if you are selected to play get out there and show them how good you are, Good luck Let’s face it. This will go one of two ways, either he’ll be inspired by the local hero role and play out of his skin or he’ll fall out with someone and be on his way again. Which ever scenario materialises it’s going to be an interesting few weeks.
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Post by Woody on Jan 9, 2018 10:38:02 GMT
All I can say is Gary if you are selected to play get out there and show them how good you are, Good luck Nail on head, let’s support the lad. If he plays in our shirt let’s get behind him and with a bit of luck and with his local connections were the club that can take advantage of his talent. All the very best Gary
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Post by muffinthemule on Jan 9, 2018 11:14:29 GMT
Never mind let's support him. Let's support the TEAM and get behind them for once. It's become clear in the last few weeks (Halifax excepted) that the lads play better away from home without the hostility of the home crowd on their backs. We had a good following at Halifax but again they turned on the team after 5 minutes when they went a goal down. Some may say, and do, that they deserve the criticism but I believe that the players react in a negative way to constant jeering and personal abuse that they get a the first misplaced pass. Let's give them 100% support on Saturday and see if there is a difference
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Post by Lobster on Jan 9, 2018 12:25:09 GMT
Never mind let's support him. Let's support the TEAM and get behind them for once. It's become clear in the last few weeks (Halifax excepted) that the lads play better away from home without the hostility of the home crowd on their backs. We had a good following at Halifax but again they turned on the team after 5 minutes when they went a goal down. Some may say, and do, that they deserve the criticism but I believe that the players react in a negative way to constant jeering and personal abuse that they get a the first misplaced pass. Let's give them 100% support on Saturday and see if there is a difference It's a fair point. I might be reading too much into it but I sense at times that Bignot and the players don't like us very much! Bignot's been talking about adopting a "siege mentality" recently, hinting that everyone is against them. It works both ways of course and they haven't given us much to cheer about, but I can understand his thinking. It's like he's telling the players to go and shut us up rather than to give us something to cheer about. Definitely when you look at some of the sarcy responses the Facebook page gets every time there's a post, some people do come across more as hecklers than supporters.
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Jan 9, 2018 12:36:32 GMT
All I can say is Gary if you are selected to play get out there and show them how good you are, Good luck Nail on head, let’s support the lad. If he plays in our shirt let’s get behind him and with a bit of luck and with his local connections were the club that can take advantage of his talent. All the very best Gary Surely that applies to every one of our players?
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Post by sqzl on Jan 9, 2018 12:39:33 GMT
Nail on head, let’s support the lad. If he plays in our shirt let’s get behind him and with a bit of luck and with his local connections were the club that can take advantage of his talent. All the very best Gary Surely that applies to every one of our players? You'd hope so, but it isn't the case. Halls has been superb the last two games playing out of position in both with maximum effort and application but he still got people being happy at his suspension.
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Post by delamereal on Jan 9, 2018 13:03:32 GMT
Taken from the OWS
On the signing, CEO Mark Maguire said: “It’s safe to say that Gary Roberts name has been mentioned hundreds of times over the last couple of years and that he has a large number of people willing him to do well at the club. “Equally, there is an awareness of a colourful existence that Gary has led in recent years. What is absolutely consistent though is everyone’s assessment of Gary Roberts’ footballing ability. “On that basis; with completely open eyes, and several honest conversations, he has been given the chance to play for his hometown club. “What happens next will be largely down to Gary and will either be seen as a stroke of genius or madness. It certainly won’t be boring!” Welcome to Chester FC, Gary! Even McGuire seems to think it's a sh1t or bust signing.
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Post by superman on Jan 9, 2018 13:52:40 GMT
I previously said this was a no no for me, however while he is a Chester player giving his all he gets my full support. Hope he proves me wrong big time. Let's hope his awful disciplinary record both on and off the pitch doesn't continue while with the Blues. Good luck Gary.
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Post by gezzer on Jan 9, 2018 14:11:35 GMT
Taken from the OWS On the signing, CEO Mark Maguire said: “It’s safe to say that Gary Roberts name has been mentioned hundreds of times over the last couple of years and that he has a large number of people willing him to do well at the club. “Equally, there is an awareness of a colourful existence that Gary has led in recent years. What is absolutely consistent though is everyone’s assessment of Gary Roberts’ footballing ability.“On that basis; with completely open eyes, and several honest conversations, he has been given the chance to play for his hometown club. “What happens next will be largely down to Gary and will either be seen as a stroke of genius or madness. It certainly won’t be boring!” Welcome to Chester FC, Gary! Even McGuire seems to think it's a sh1t or bust signing. A good, honest assessment by MM and a bit of protection with a short term deal. Incidently on Portchat several posters reckon he was the best player to ever wear the shirt. Get ready for the ride!!
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Post by gone4eva on Jan 9, 2018 14:13:41 GMT
Taken from the OWS On the signing, CEO Mark Maguire said: “It’s safe to say that Gary Roberts name has been mentioned hundreds of times over the last couple of years and that he has a large number of people willing him to do well at the club. “Equally, there is an awareness of a colourful existence that Gary has led in recent years. What is absolutely consistent though is everyone’s assessment of Gary Roberts’ footballing ability. “On that basis; with completely open eyes, and several honest conversations, he has been given the chance to play for his hometown club. “What happens next will be largely down to Gary and will either be seen as a stroke of genius or madness. It certainly won’t be boring!” Welcome to Chester FC, Gary! Even McGuire seems to think it's a sh1t or bust signing. Amazing comments really when you think about it.
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Post by Al on Jan 9, 2018 14:26:30 GMT
Taken from the OWS On the signing, CEO Mark Maguire said: “It’s safe to say that Gary Roberts name has been mentioned hundreds of times over the last couple of years and that he has a large number of people willing him to do well at the club. “Equally, there is an awareness of a colourful existence that Gary has led in recent years. What is absolutely consistent though is everyone’s assessment of Gary Roberts’ footballing ability.“On that basis; with completely open eyes, and several honest conversations, he has been given the chance to play for his hometown club. “What happens next will be largely down to Gary and will either be seen as a stroke of genius or madness. It certainly won’t be boring!” Welcome to Chester FC, Gary! Even McGuire seems to think it's a sh1t or bust signing. A good, honest assessment by MM and a bit of protection with a short term deal. Incidently on Portchat several posters reckon he was the best player to ever wear the shirt. Get ready for the ride!! Where did they say that then?
I can see one or two have said he has talent, and "one of the talented players they've got" but that he's a pain in the arse and not fit. and that "talent alone will only get you so far".
Which is how he's been for years.
The overall majority of people commenting have said "good riddance".
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Post by Hannibal on Jan 9, 2018 14:32:07 GMT
Surely that applies to every one of our players? You'd hope so, but it isn't the case. Halls has been superb the last two games playing out of position in both with maximum effort and application but he still got people being happy at his suspension. What is Hall's position? I assumed he was playing at right back as a makeshift.
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Jan 9, 2018 14:57:12 GMT
Taken from the OWS On the signing, CEO Mark Maguire said: “It’s safe to say that Gary Roberts name has been mentioned hundreds of times over the last couple of years and that he has a large number of people willing him to do well at the club. “Equally, there is an awareness of a colourful existence that Gary has led in recent years. What is absolutely consistent though is everyone’s assessment of Gary Roberts’ footballing ability. “On that basis; with completely open eyes, and several honest conversations, he has been given the chance to play for his hometown club. “What happens next will be largely down to Gary and will either be seen as a stroke of genius or madness. It certainly won’t be boring!” Welcome to Chester FC, Gary! Even McGuire seems to think it's a sh1t or bust signing. Amazing comments really when you think about it. Unprofessional IMO.
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Post by Rio The Ball Bag on Jan 9, 2018 15:22:55 GMT
Amazing comments really when you think about it. Unprofessional IMO. Not promising is it, hopefully it pans out.
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Post by sqzl on Jan 9, 2018 15:24:17 GMT
You'd hope so, but it isn't the case. Halls has been superb the last two games playing out of position in both with maximum effort and application but he still got people being happy at his suspension. What is Hall's position? I assumed he was playing at right back as a makeshift. Played a full season for Macc at right back gathering 66 points and finishing 10th. A lot can be said for Macc in terms of management and team spirit, but ultimately he hasn't become a bad player overnight by chance. Anyone that gives 100% i'd take right now. Who's going centre back tonight? Anderson isn't fit surely, it'll be Jones who was like a rabbit in the headlights last start he made, going to be a big struggle.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2018 15:44:39 GMT
All these comments on various social media regarding Blacon and the people of Blacon getting behind him and the club are getting tedious.
We've had a Blacon lad in the squad all season! Plus the ground is minutes away from the estate there's never been an excuse not to get behind your local team.
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Post by gezzer on Jan 9, 2018 15:47:24 GMT
A good, honest assessment by MM and a bit of protection with a short term deal. Incidently on Portchat several posters reckon he was the best player to ever wear the shirt. Get ready for the ride!! Where did they say that then?
I can see one or two have said he has talent, and "one of the talented players they've got" but that he's a pain in the arse and not fit. and that "talent alone will only get you so far".
Which is how he's been for years.
The overall majority of people commenting have said "good riddance".
one of the best I have seen in a port shirt. Far from being a favourite player but can't disagree with him being the best. Easily our best player in the first part of the season Gary Roberts was easily the most talented footballer at the club, he should still be playing in league 1.
All taken from Portchat thread on Gary Roberts
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Post by Rio Doherty on Jan 9, 2018 15:56:43 GMT
Excellent signing, one of our own. Their is no doubt about his footballing ability at all, and if their is a gamble then it was best to take it now. He is a player who can show fight on the pitch, which is what we really need in our battle to stay up. We all need to get behind him though. You hear of premier league footballers causing trouble in nightclubs all the time now, yet they still play. It’s Gary’s opportunity to showcase his potential to his hometown club. Welcome to Chester FC Gary! 🔵⚪️🔵⚪️
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Post by jtp on Jan 9, 2018 16:03:01 GMT
Excellent signing, one of our own. Their is no doubt about his footballing ability at all, and if their is a gamble then it was best to take it now. He is a player who can show fight on the pitch, which is what we really need in our battle to stay up. We all need to get behind him though. You hear of premier league footballers causing trouble in nightclubs all the time now, yet they still play. It’s Gary’s opportunity to showcase his potential to his hometown club. Welcome to Chester FC Gary! 🔵⚪️🔵⚪️ Agree. Is Gary available tonight? COYB.
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