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Post by avfo on Dec 15, 2020 22:24:11 GMT
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Post by dmcnally on Dec 15, 2020 22:57:00 GMT
Gosh, wait until weareblues finds out...
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Post by superman on Dec 16, 2020 9:32:41 GMT
Gary proved me wrong, and knuckled down and gave a lot to the cause. He served up several moments of real match winning or saving quality. Age has probably caught up with him at this level and with our current alternatives in centre midfield he was unlikely to get much if any time off the bench. Thanks and good luck Gary.
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Post by cityboy5705 on Dec 16, 2020 9:40:42 GMT
Won't forget his clincher against fc utd and his hat trick against alfreton never the best but always gave his all good luck gary
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Post by gezzer on Dec 16, 2020 9:47:12 GMT
Robbo came here with a lot of baggage and left it at the tip on his way in. Won many MOM awards and Goal of the Season, did loads in the community both for the Trust and in Blacon (which I'm sure will continue). Probably the right time for him to move on and I wish you all the very best, good luck Robbo
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Post by Si on Dec 16, 2020 10:08:15 GMT
Quite gutted he's gone as he's been an important player for us over the last 3 years and seems like a great lad. Don't blame him though as he's got at least 3 bodies in front of him in Weeks, Glendon and Lacey, and he still has plenty to give in the game so it's only fair he goes and gets games somewhere. Gave us some brilliant moment, Southport last year he was the best player on the pitch and capped it off with a wonder strike. All the best to him.
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Post by jb on Dec 16, 2020 11:20:47 GMT
That 25 yard rocket against Alfreton was one of my favourite all-time goals. Great technique and the power generated was impressive.
Always gave 100% and the midfield pair of Stopforth and him in the early part of last season was one of the main reasons at to why Chester were sweeping away teams by four goals.
He came with a bit of a reputation but never let the club down and both himself and the club reciprocated the community ethos.
Hope he has great success at Warrington and gets them promoted.
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Post by Lobster on Dec 16, 2020 12:09:31 GMT
Came to us with a reputation for being a) a troublemaker and b) far too good for us. He was neither really, he just looked an honest, hardworking player who loved playing for us and occasionally came up with something special. Credit to him for putting his past behind him and can only wish him well. Also shows we're a good club to play for and can help get careers back on track.
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Post by weareblues on Dec 16, 2020 12:54:24 GMT
Been way out his depth for aslong time best option for everyone really
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Post by rainhillblue9 on Dec 16, 2020 12:59:39 GMT
All the best Gary.We all know you gave your very best for our club.Hope it all goes well at Warrington.Blacon legend !!
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Post by jimmy on Dec 16, 2020 13:07:57 GMT
All the best Gary. You gave us a few laughs on the way.....
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Post by silverblue on Dec 16, 2020 13:18:43 GMT
All the best Gary, some sublime moments on the pitch, will always be remembered. Speaking as a volunteer every time you came into the office we were guaranteed a good laugh, you will missed
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Post by league2 on Dec 16, 2020 13:47:54 GMT
been our stand out midfielder for most of his time here always put a shift in and looked like he really enjoyed being here all the best mate
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Post by rcb on Dec 16, 2020 15:04:47 GMT
Been way out his depth for aslong time best option for everyone really At his best was a class above anyone else brought in. Time to go - yes. |
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Post by onetrevorstorton on Dec 16, 2020 19:26:57 GMT
Best of luck Gary , Always grafted will be missed but the parting will probably suit both parties .
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Post by btb on Dec 16, 2020 19:31:02 GMT
I was one of those who questioned his signing and I'm more than happy to admit I was wrong!The hatrick against Alfreton. The winner away at FCUM and the Southport goal were all highlights. He also turnerd out to be an ambassador off the pitch and was always approachable in the blues bar and at club functions.
I'm sure he'll be the first to admit he wasn't up to the standards of earlier in his career but he was managing to play 40+ games a season whilst others sat in the stand eating hot dogs and he often played with injuries.
I'm sure Mrs weareblues is in for a good few days!
Good luck Gary and thanks for the memories.
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Post by rhodri on Dec 16, 2020 22:07:22 GMT
I echo everything said above. If you consider how he has supposedly previously left clubs on bad terms, its testament to himself, the club and managers that he leaves with his head held high.
Thinking back to when he arrived, it makes you wonder how much of a positive influence he seemed to have on Tom Crawford. Potentially helped both to settle into the side easier, both from Blacon at different ends of their careers, chance to shine in a struggling team.
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Post by paw2904 on Dec 16, 2020 23:50:18 GMT
Almost two hours of Garry Roberts banter on You Tube "Under the Cosh" Podcast #37.
Well worth the time to watch!
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Post by midfieldgeneral on Dec 17, 2020 18:52:59 GMT
Gary can leave Chester with his head held high. Never gave less than 100% and he will do a good job for Warrington. Good luck to him
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Post by weareblues on Dec 17, 2020 20:45:39 GMT
Suprised club haven’t announced on Facebook he’s left yet that’s gonna be toxic from his fan club when we do
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Post by Moltisanti on Dec 17, 2020 21:07:16 GMT
Suprised club haven’t announced on Facebook he’s left yet that’s gonna be toxic from his fan club when we do They can sponge free tickets for Warrington now |
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Dec 17, 2020 21:25:01 GMT
We never did get that extra 300 on the gate every week did we?
Still, Robbo was a great servant for us and rose above the concerns about his lifestyle and previous at other clubs. You could tell he genuinely cared about playing for his hometown club and it meant a lot to him; the midfield partnership with another local lad Crawford in his first season was quality - he seemed to enjoy that role of bringing on a younger player and obviously it helped Crawford move up the leagues.
Alfreton hat trick and belters at FCUM and Southport obviously stand out, he still has a big influence even last season but never looked anywhere near the first team this time. The midfield we have is the best in the league, sadly he isn’t getting in ahead of the usual two or three who are playing.
Shame to see him move on, all the same.
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Post by cityboy5705 on Dec 17, 2020 22:15:49 GMT
All those who said he was a wage thief I can name four worse wage thieves in history Turnbull Dawson Rowe turner McComb all of them in the worst ever Chester players list
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Post by weareblues on Dec 17, 2020 22:50:53 GMT
Suprised club haven’t announced on Facebook he’s left yet that’s gonna be toxic from his fan club when we do They can sponge free tickets for Warrington now ‘14 coaches to east Thurrock away’ will forever be a classic |
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Post by weareblues on Dec 17, 2020 22:52:02 GMT
All those who said he was a wage thief I can name four worse wage thieves in history Turnbull Dawson Rowe turner McComb all of them in the worst ever Chester players list Well considering he wasn’t playing at all this season he was a waste of a wage Especially when we’re skint and could be spending it in other areas |
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Post by Wortleyblue on Dec 17, 2020 22:56:24 GMT
All those who said he was a wage thief I can name four worse wage thieves in history Turnbull Dawson Rowe turner McComb all of them in the worst ever Chester players list Well considering he wasn’t playing at all this season he was a waste of a wage Especially when we’re skint and could be spending it in other areas Apparently he was on a pay as you play contract so wasn't getting a wage |
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Post by league2 on Dec 17, 2020 23:24:56 GMT
you seem very bitter towards him weareblues have I missed something over the last few years or is it an anti blacon thing
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Post by weareblues on Dec 17, 2020 23:41:41 GMT
you seem very bitter towards him weareblues have I missed something over the last few years or is it an anti blacon thing Nothibg anti Blacon at all just thought he was over hyped and bang average, Other players would get crucified for the same stuff he’d do Eg when everyone blamed George green for missing that open header after Gary’s woeful penalty at Spennymoor away... |
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Post by Anders on Dec 18, 2020 0:07:34 GMT
Haven't seen a grudge this bad since me with Johnny Hunt...  |
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Post by midfieldgeneral on Dec 18, 2020 6:52:08 GMT
All those who said he was a wage thief I can name four worse wage thieves in history Turnbull Dawson Rowe turner McComb all of them in the worst ever Chester players list All those people accusing him of being a wage thief, have short menories, I remember him playing for nothing, in the relegation season, when we were bankrupt and him and Tom Crawford, were jight years ahead of the utter shite, you mention there.The hapless, Rowe Turner's 40 yard defence spliting backpass straight to the feet of the opposition centre forward comes to mind. I thought he had taken a bung lol Only you wouldnt have got good odds on Chester defeat, in those days. |
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