flamingsombrero Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I admire his commitment to being an utter dicksplash right to the very end, it takes a lot to never grow as a person over such a long period of time. Well done Dave. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa_shere Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 this centuries Lee Sharpe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosenthal Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Approaching his 30s I don't think it's that big a deal that he decide to retire, throwing away most of the six years prior to it however ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Always thought he was a word removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingsombrero Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Wonder how many years till the Bentley declared bankrupt headline hits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TrentVilla Posted June 13, 2014 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted June 13, 2014 I'm might be alone here but I'm struggling to see why people are taking such an issue with this, unless they've not actually read what he has said. To paraphrase; * It's been over a year since i played * I've just had twins who are 3 months old and have a 4 year old and I want to focus on that * I didn't want to just keep playing for the money * I've loved every minute but I've had enough and I don't want to keep playing just for the money * I don't want to keep taking my family to places we don't want to be, life's too short So while i understand most of us would give our left nut to be a pro footballer I don't really have an issue with the guy for walking away and putting his family first. In fact I respect that, especially as it will cost him a lot of money and it will save a club being landed with a player who doesn't give a monkeys because there are plenty out there taking contracts that don't. So good luck to the guy I say. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 At least he can tell his grandkids about the time he kicked a ball in to a skip. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloBarnesi Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 He knew it was all over when Lambert didn’t try to sign him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milfner Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Bankrupt by 33. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinityRoadSteps Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Wonder how many years till the Bentley declared bankrupt headline hits? Ages. They are selling more cars than ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Signs an insane six year deal at Spurs in 2008. Decides he doesn't love the game any more almost exactly six years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisagg75 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 so what will it be first.i'm a celebrity or big brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) Probably neither. I'll bet he has made in the region of £25m (before tax) from his career when you consider he has had two fairly big transfers and was reportedly on £3m a year at Spurs. He can just invest that lot and live off the profits. Edited June 13, 2014 by The_Rev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Probably neither. I'll bet he has made in the region of £25m (before tax) from his career when you consider he has had two fairly big transfers and was reportedly on £3m a year at Spurs. He can just invest that lot and live off the profits. This is a (ex) footballer we are on about. Not known to be smart or prudent with money 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa_shere Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Also with a known former gambling addiction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 This is a (ex) footballer we are on about. Not known to be smart or prudent with money Depends who he trusted it with. I know Fowler's finance guru and she's a very sharp cookie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Doesn't Robbie Fowler own about half of the houses in Merseyside at this point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted June 13, 2014 Moderator Share Posted June 13, 2014 Doesn't Robbie Fowler own about half of the houses in Merseyside at this point? Merseyside, Manchester, Nottingham, London…. he has them all over the place. Not just houses either, he owns two huge old warehouses in Nottingham that are used as student accommodation, bars and a restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Enjoy your retirement David, spend some time with your family and hope you can find something you'll enjoy doing, life's too fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdabush Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I think he threw in the towel when he realised Remi Galliard put his ball in skip shenanigans to shame. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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