[Wanderer]

: Wed May 20, 2009 6:59 am  

-VIKINGMAN- wrote:

No doubts the Keepmoat is a fantastic venue but that is costing an arm and a leg to the Dons surely? i thought a move was on to another ground a while back what's happened to that?

The deal with the Keepmoat is a significantly reduced one from last season (but may still be more than can be realistically be afforded).

There is currently no potential move to play elsewhere.

: Wed May 20, 2009 9:14 am  

I was told weeks ago that Peter Green was on his way to Sheffield by another player but thought it was just speculation. His dad working there will certainly have influenced the decision I'm sure.
As stated in a previous thread-we've had it!

[Jemmo]

: Wed May 20, 2009 9:15 am  

As soon as players were offered reduced terms to get a hold of the finances they essentially became free agents, if they can get better deals else where they can go...this is not a case of us particularly getting rid of Pete, Kyle or Paul (etc), but the better players will get the better offers...that's obvious

Pete has been through this situation more than any man should with the Dons, and he is not getting any younger. He owes us nothing but owes his family all he can

: Wed May 20, 2009 9:17 am  

My next bet is Michael Haley to Fax or Widnes

: Wed May 20, 2009 9:43 am  

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: Wed May 20, 2009 9:46 am  

Well every club that comes down here will have carte blanche to cherry pick anyone on the Dons side that plays any good against them....if they want.
That's a rubbish position to be in.
I remember when our side folded two years ago and went into a CVA and all the players of any worth, apart from some really faithful ones, left.
The side we fielded against Rochdale away and got hammered is a memory I don't want to return to....but fear will repeat itself.
I couldn't watch a ritual slaughtering of brave Donny lads for the remainder (still the bulk) of the league season.
It would be like watching somebody getting kicked when they were down......not nice to watch.

: Wed May 20, 2009 10:31 am  

Cannot blame Pete for going he's been through the mill with us and he does have a family to look after these days.

Good Luck to him and thanks for all the years good service.

Picking up on what others have said, how come Sheffield with similar attendances and no major financial backer can manage to attract world cup players and build a winning side on a what one would imagine to be a similar sized playing budget.

I think something has gone terribley wrong with the club yet again.

[Wanderer]

: Wed May 20, 2009 11:06 am  

I support what has been said about Pete. He owes the Club and the fans nothing and has to look after his family now.

Thanks and Good Luck I say.

: Wed May 20, 2009 11:55 am  

WANDERER wrote:

I support what has been said about Pete. He owes the Club and the fans nothing and has to look after his family now.

Thanks and Good Luck I say.

I agree, but when a player who's Donny to the bone leaves we are in big trouble.

Good luck Pete, although you won't need it as much as The Dons!

: Wed May 20, 2009 3:32 pm  

SteveRoebuck wrote:

Cannot blame Pete for going he's been through the mill with us and he does have a family to look after these days.

Good Luck to him and thanks for all the years good service.

Picking up on what others have said, how come Sheffield with similar attendances and no major financial backer can manage to attract world cup players and build a winning side on a what one would imagine to be a similar sized playing budget.

I think something has gone terribley wrong with the club yet again.

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