AvfcRigo82 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, Adam2003 said: I think the player also has to accept it's a career ender which he probably doesn't. Didn't Man United try to persuade Paul McGrath not to sign for us because they could get more on the insurance than we paid if he retired on injury grounds? He says something like that in his autobiography I think, but I may be way off on detail in which case apologies. Re: Paul McGrath, you are not far wrong. Man Utd did try and force Macca into retirement on the grounds they would get a decent payout as he had tonnes of operations on his knees (36 I believe) while at Man Utd. Graham Taylor seen something different and thankfully we rescued him from the scrapheap for £400k He came to us and went on to win player of the year 5 years on the bounce. Even scooping PFA POTY in 1993/94 iirc. McGrath went on to play the game well into his late 30's. As for Micah, I don't think we will see the same resurgence. Edited January 15, 2019 by AvfcRigo82 Inflated transfer fee edit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 So, any legs in the Celtic rumour?.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 32 minutes ago, AvfcRigo82 said: So, any legs in the Celtic rumour?.. Probably more legs than Micah (even if completely untrue!) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 I have got more chance of being given a contract at Celtic than Richards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Can't believe he's still at the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killeen30 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 3 hours ago, AvfcRigo82 said: So, any legs in the Celtic rumour?.. Doubt it he’s shit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 3 hours ago, AvfcRigo82 said: Re: Paul McGrath, you are not far wrong. Man Utd did try and force Macca into retirement on the grounds they would get a decent payout as he had tonnes of operations on his knees (36 I believe) while at Man Utd. Graham Taylor seen something different and thankfully we rescued him from the scrapheap for £900k He came to us and went on to win player of the year 5 years on the bounce. Even scooping PFA POTY in 1993/94 iirc. McGrath went on to play the game well into his late 30's. As for Micah, I don't think we will see the same resurgence. I thought we paid £400k forMacca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, DaveAV1 said: I thought we paid £400k forMacca. You're right Dave. It was £400k.. which makes it even better. God knows where I got £900k from. Edited January 15, 2019 by AvfcRigo82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted January 15, 2019 Moderator Share Posted January 15, 2019 I don't think there's anything in the Celtic rumour. I don't expect Richards will ever play professionally again. I think that's been very difficult for him to accept and that he's been trying for a long time to argue with what will ultimately be a truth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 9 hours ago, tomav84 said: amazed i had to go to page 3 to find this thread...i was expecting a multitude of excitable posts at the mere thought of him leaving to join celtic. or is everyone just past caring now? Your fault.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: I don't think there's anything in the Celtic rumour. I don't expect Richards will ever play professionally again. I think that's been very difficult for him to accept and that he's been trying for a long time to argue with what will ultimately be a truth. I agree OBE, which was why it suprised me a little too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 (edited) Such a raw talent at 18. At some time it looked like he lost his love for football and didn't seem to care anymore. Doesn't matter how much talent you got, if you lose your passion for the game you're finished. Edited January 16, 2019 by villalad21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 9 hours ago, AvfcRigo82 said: You're right Dave. It was £400k.. which makes it even better. God knows where I got £900k from. It’s probably how much we’re paying Micha Richards per game he’s played. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, villalad21 said: it looked like he lost his love for football And his legs.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reivax_Villa Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 He seems to be from the bracket of ex England players that should have pushed on and succeeded but failed. Players like Bentley, Rodwell that could have done more but lost the passion for the game with injuries and big wages. After watching that Sunderland show on Netflix he does appear to be our Rodwell in a sense. Not really expecting to play, but in and around the squad just getting paid and being the lovely chap that we don’t want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Oh no he can't leave, if so I can't do my traditional end of transfer window bump of this thread. It's as funny every time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted January 18, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted January 18, 2019 If he's the type of player Celtic are targeting then we are definitely going to beat them to McKenna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 He can be approached now to sign for someone come June but like suggested he should just rip up his contract and retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 He is our version of Rodwell. I really don't know how he can sign for any club after leaving us. Bruce even admitted he can't play anymore. It's not like he was even good when he was able to play. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Czechlad said: He is our version of Rodwell. I really don't know how he can sign for any club after leaving us. Bruce even admitted he can't play anymore. It's not like he was even good when he was able to play. Few of our overpaid wasters never found clubs. Nzogbia, Gabby, im not sure Habib Beye ever had much games after Villa same with Lescott Edited January 18, 2019 by Zatman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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