Re: Whats happening with Rocky : Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:13 pm  

Didn’t this happen last time and then he had a change of heart and signed?

Re: Whats happening with Rocky : Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:25 pm  

vastman wrote:

Didn’t this happen last time and then he had a change of heart and signed?

No

Re: Whats happening with Rocky : Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:31 pm  

Sorry to see Ryan go as he’s a good squad player, even though I personally feel Gaskell is the more talented player if he’s fit and motivated but it’s a big if!

I can’t help feeling that Willie is gonna pay the price for decisions made by his predecessor. Money permitting there was deffo room for both these guys in the squad.

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Re: Whats happening with Rocky : Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:44 pm  

Lockers700 wrote:

Sorry to see Ryan go as he’s a good squad player, even though I personally feel Gaskell is the more talented player if he’s fit and motivated but it’s a big if!

I can’t help feeling that Willie is gonna pay the price for decisions made by his predecessor. Money permitting there was deffo room for both these guys in the squad.

I don't understand what you mean?
What did Chester do that affected Rocky's position?

Re: Whats happening with Rocky : Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:49 pm  

PopTart wrote:

I don't understand what you mean?
What did Chester do that affected Rocky's position?

Only so much money this year which looks like it’s being spent on Gaskell, another utility back. But basically these are Chesters signings but it’s Willie that’s holding the reins now.

Re: Whats happening with Rocky : Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:11 pm  

Lockers700 wrote:

Only so much money this year which looks like it’s being spent on Gaskell, another utility back. But basically these are Chesters signings but it’s Willie that’s holding the reins now.

In fairness Willie went through the selection process and knows the budget for the squad. He didn't have to apply for the job.

I wouldn't rule out some more movement on the signings front.

Re: Whats happening with Rocky : Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:29 pm  

Can't help thinking this is a mistake that may well come back to haunt us. Thanks Ryan and good luck wherever your career might take you next.

Re: Whats happening with Rocky : Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:40 pm  

cheshirecat57 wrote:

If its Gaskell its a joke!

Spot on Cheshirecat to let Hampshire go and bring in Gaskell is bad business, We have weakened the team big time + most players brought in by the X coach Yet if things go pear shaped it will be W P who takes the flack you could not make it up .The only hope is he gets the same amount of work rate that he got from them last year when he took over .Which was far more than the x coach

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Re: Whats happening with Rocky : Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:54 pm  

Lockers700 wrote:

Only so much money this year which looks like it’s being spent on Gaskell, another utility back. But basically these are Chesters signings but it’s Willie that’s holding the reins now.

But you said there was room for both? That's what I didn't understand.

I'm still not sure Gaskell is the reason Hampshire isn't staying.

Re: Whats happening with Rocky : Mon Nov 08, 2021 11:50 pm  

The bottom line it is a false economy we lose another and I look forward to our next signing because currently we are not exactly igniting the enthusiasm of supporters with the exception of a few on here. I am being negative because we are currently approaching the season with less players plus several who may not be fit for the start. I suppose we could play Gaskell in two positions simultaneously because we are putting a lot on his signature. He is good when on the pitch but that is his problem unfortunately and not something you can predict, all the club could do is have a suitable player to cover his absence.