Robin Trotts off

[The Town Crier]

 

I can confirm that Robin Trott has left us in favour of Margate.

 

The move was entirely Robins decision and a shock to everyone.

[Rod]

Not good news specially as defence has been so good recently, one of the reasons being it has been settled.

 

Leaves us short at the back now with Gary the only experienced option to come in.

 

What is it about Margate???

[Ryan.c]

Just thinking what we've done to piss Margate off! I don't see Trott leaving as a problem, McSweeney/Sappleton is a far more effective centre-half pairing (IMHO). Trott, good player, but his lack of pace worried me no end. I pressume he was influenced by his mate Hockton.

[Gate Watcher]

Can we have Sappleton too please? <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

[Paul J]

His lack of pace was made for by his presence and leadership on the pitch......hang on a minute weren't we saying all this last July/August!?

 

Yet again we see that the call of a quick buck is obviously a greater influence on many a player than playing for a club who wants/looks after you and the fans love.

 

Good riddance.

[phil d]

Is mr Trott good or have we been given a dudd

[GazzaBTFC]

It's a shame but as it was his decision, we as a club have to move on. It leaves us short at the back in experience and cover but lets hope that we can find an able replacement....

 

Also, that the lessons of how not to defend earlier this season are well remembered.

[Tom_smalleyBTFC]

Absolutly Gutted and Shocked, i see this as a bigger loss than danny, Robin trott IMO is one of the best defenders we've had at the new lodge since chris moore, Pat and macca are both very capable but you cant compare robins leadership skills!

[The Town Crier]

I think that Pat and Macca could be a better pairing than Pat and Trotty, they proved that last season.

 

This season they lost their way a little, Robin came back and shored things up.

 

I’m hopeful that both Pat and Macca have learnt from Trottys second spell, and I now expect them to be even better than they were last season.

 

This being the case, then Matt has funds to strengthen wherever he feels best, and without any pressure.

 

He already has his eye on some very good players.

 

 

 

Will Margates fire fighting tatics work, and are they sustainable? Lets hope so, they are too big a club to be relegated.

[Ozbrit]

Does that mean Sappleton is now off the transfer list?

[Keith.P]

Not a lot surprises me in this game. Robin was to his credit a natural leader on the pitch but at times a lack of pace offset this against the pacier types. However, i actually quite liked him so good luck. I would presume we may see a defender at some stage to offset this. I think Margate have signed a player who will give his all vocally, but that will not compensate against faster players, which realistically is what the game is really about.

[The Town Crier]

Quote:

Ozbrit said:
Does that mean Sappleton is now off the transfer list?

What...you didn't know?...you need to whip those drummer boys into shape <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[GazzaBTFC]

Robin was a really nice guy and he will be missed...off the pitch as well as on it.

 

I'm sure the guys learned loads from him and will respond to the challenge on Saturday.

[Iron Webbo]

"Will Margates fire fighting tatics work, and are they sustainable? Lets hope so, they are too big a club to be relegated."

 

Didn't Margate just complete a CVA?

[AFF]

".....complete a CVA".

 

Hmmmmmnnnnn.

 

That's a new phrase for the dictionary.

[Gate Watcher]

The directors have said that they want to pay back every penny owed and that is what they have repeated in the local press time and time again. They want to come out of this whiter than white so we can continue to attract business interest without having a dark cloud over the club's image.

[extaffyjim]

Hmmm, well i liked Robin, was glad when he came back. But i dont think we need people who will leave the club at the drop of a hat, presumably for more money (twice). So i have to agree with the 'good riddance' sentiment

[Barry Proudfoot]

I think you have to remember that both Robin and Danny live in Kent and it may be easier for them to get to Margate than Billericay. Having said that if a player wants to play elsewhere then let them.

 

Although if someone offered me more money to do my job for someone else, i'd take it. I dont think this is much different.

[The Town Crier]

 

 

Gate Watcher, is Bertie Brayley still Captain?

[btfcsteve]

Surely the 2 quid toll didn't make that much of a dent in there wages.