Blue_tak Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 From the 'Chron Allott Depending on how "generous" the contract offer was, surely, in light of the fact that no other teams have shown a firm interest in him, he would have been wise to take it. It just seems strange that a player would quote "security" as a reason and then throw himself into limbo. Even if someone comes in for him, how probable is it that they will offer a longer contract or more money? Ah well, that's football for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.O.A.M Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Probably mistake on his part even if it was only 12 months offered. End of the day, there is better out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Probably mistake on his part even if it was only 12 months offered. End of the day, there is better out there. lol your sigs abit old now mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 From the 'Chron Allott Depending on how "generous" the contract offer was, surely, in light of the fact that no other teams have shown a firm interest in him, he would have been wise to take it. It just seems strange that a player would quote "security" as a reason and then throw himself into limbo. Even if someone comes in for him, how probable is it that they will offer a longer contract or more money? Ah well, that's football for you. Agree - think this was a silly decision by him. If he'd have taken the contract he's have been on more money than he is on now for at least another year, would have had the possibility of being offered a new contract by Latics at the end of next season if he'd have performed well, or could have looked for a two year contract somewhere else then. "A little interest from one or two clubs" doesn't sound like clubs are falling over themselves to sign him and unsuprisingly so, given the fact he's played most of his career in the bottom two divisions and the current economic climate (gets blamed for everything!) could mean a two-year deal might be hard to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 He finds himself to be in the position now that he didn't want to be in next season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_tak Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 He finds himself to be in the position now that he didn't want to be in next season! Yep, it's a bit of a contradiction. Roll out the conspiracies! Anyway, good luck to him and he get's sorted sooner, rather than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losesome Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 He finds himself to be in the position now that he didn't want to be in next season! Yes but he is a year younger ?? Didn't Hazell make the same decision in a similar position when he left Chesterfield and it worked out for him. Good luck to Mark because he has been a consistent player for us over the past few years and will do a good job for somebody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensonio Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 well if it was an increase on his old contract and he's refused...more wages to spend on new players at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Yes but he is a year younger ?? Didn't Hazell make the same decision in a similar position when he left Chesterfield and it worked out for him. Good luck to Mark because he has been a consistent player for us over the past few years and will do a good job for somebody. Didn't we get Hazell out of contract? I think he had been somewhere on trial but got injured and they sacked him off. I definitely remember singing, "Sign him up!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Didn't we get Hazell out of contract? I think he had been somewhere on trial but got injured and they sacked him off. I definitely remember singing, "Sign him up!" he was at the mongs on trial with a view to signing for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 he was at the mongs on trial with a view to signing for them That's the one. Given his overall levels of performance for us over 2 years it makes me think twice before turning my nose up at lower league signings, a reject from a relegated time signed out of contract and one of the best defenders we've had in the last 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakefield-oldham Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 one of the best defenders we've had in the last 5 years. but that doesnt make him a good defender does it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensonio Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 kightly at wolves came from the lower leagues and now gone up with wolves...so they're not all bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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