Who stays? Who goes?

Plainmoor78 · Post by **Plainmoor78** » 03 May 2018, 13:59

Whilst Luke Young may have a preference for living in the south west he needs to move on if he doesn't want to see his career stagnate into part time regional football.
Young has been linked with Yeovil and Cheltenham and must now surely bite the bullet and take the chance if it comes his way.
However there is One thing I don't understand. How come, if he was seen as an integral part of the team, was he only on a one year contract? It turns out the three unproven players given two year deals by Nicholson are now a millstone around the club's neck, but Young whose worth was known was only on a one year deal and thus the club forfeit any chance of receiving a fee from potential future employers.

Wolborough · Post by **Wolborough** » 03 May 2018, 14:02

That could have been his decision?

Alpine Joe · Post by **Alpine Joe** » 03 May 2018, 14:08

It could have been hard work to even persuade him to sign that one year contract. If I'd been his agent that would have been the very most I would have advised him to commit to. Now he can bargain a better deal for himself with a League club, as they don't have to additionally shell out a transfer fee.

Plainmoor78 · Post by **Plainmoor78** » 03 May 2018, 14:09

Alpine Joe wrote: ↑03 May 2018, 14:08 It could have been hard work to even persuade him to sign that one year contract. If I'd been his agent that would have been the very most I would have advised him to commit to. Now he can bargain a better deal for himself with a League club, as they don't have to additionally shell out a transfer fee.

Interesting point.

Arrywithnobrain · Post by **Arrywithnobrain** » 03 May 2018, 14:33

Could it be that Young and Keating who were supposed to have 2 year contracts were on 1 year contracts with a second year option in the player's favour? Perhaps Merse would enlighten us.

tufcyellowarmy · Post by **tufcyellowarmy** » 03 May 2018, 16:48

Plainmoor78 wrote: ↑03 May 2018, 13:59 Whilst Luke Young may have a preference for living in the south west he needs to move on if he doesn't want to see his career stagnate into part time regional football.
Young has been linked with Yeovil and Cheltenham and must now surely bite the bullet and take the chance if it comes his way.
However there is One thing I don't understand. How come, if he was seen as an integral part of the team, was he only on a one year contract? It turns out the three unproven players given two year deals by Nicholson are now a millstone around the club's neck, but Young whose worth was known was only on a one year deal and thus the club forfeit any chance of receiving a fee from potential future employers.

Maybe still some concern re his serious knee injury and it’s likelihood to cause an issue. Just a thought .

Foxhole · Post by **Foxhole** » 03 May 2018, 17:13

Loyalty is the consequence of leadership - and competence is the touchstone of leadership. Designated survivor.

Alpine Joe · Post by **Alpine Joe** » 03 May 2018, 17:27

tufcyellowarmy wrote: ↑03 May 2018, 16:48 Maybe still some concern re his serious knee injury and it’s likelihood to cause an issue. Just a thought .

Yep all guess work. Perhaps Gareth Law advised that Youngy should be offered no more than a 1 year contract because of that knee. And as a consequence Owers now sees his best player walk out the door for nothing. It would explain a lot =D

Post by **Southampton Gull** » 03 May 2018, 19:00

Clutching at straws there, AJ.....

Lloyder5 · Post by **Lloyder5** » 04 May 2018, 09:25

tomogull wrote: ↑30 Apr 2018, 17:26 If this is true, and I have no reason to doubt that it isn't, it re-inforces my decision to sever my ties with the toxic club that TUFC have become. I cancelled my monthly payment to TUST last week. That's how strongly I feel about the direction the club is being taken.

It is very sad that someone like you, having always taken a balanced view, has decided to leave TUST. I can understand not going to games in the immediate future. Leaving the trust means abandoning hope and that is worrying for all of us that love Torquay United.

Teigngull · Post by **Teigngull** » 04 May 2018, 15:21

Lloyder5 wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 09:25 It is very sad that someone like you, having always taken a balanced view, has decided to leave TUST. I can understand not going to games in the immediate future. Leaving the trust means abandoning hope and that is worrying for all of us that love Torquay United.

yep in agreement there Loyder5, but the thing is , the way this club is being run just lately & the dross being served up on the pitch over the last 4 years or so has got so far under some fans skin they can see no alternative than cutting ties completely.
It's a worrying trend creeping in ( maybe it's the end game CO & GH are working towards ?) , Tomogull obviously feels he's had more than enough & feels he has no other alternative & we have to respect his reasoning whether we agree or not.
There, Mr bigot has spoken & do you know what ? It wasn't that bad after all.

nickbrod · Post by **nickbrod** » 04 May 2018, 16:34

The club needs to get news out about season tickets and match day prices pretty quick before there are no more supporters bothered.

Post by **Eirik** » 04 May 2018, 16:37

nickbrod wrote: ↑04 May 2018, 16:34 The club needs to get news out about season tickets and match day prices pretty quick before there are no more supporters bothered.

You have been heard

https://www.torquayunited.com/season-ti ... ay-midday/

nickbrod · Post by **nickbrod** » 04 May 2018, 18:32

Wow the power of the forum!
Some tempting season ticket prices there. So between now and June 1 for the Early Bird prices in order for the club to sell a good number the 'fence sitters' will need to see some decent signings.

Teigngull · Post by **Teigngull** » 04 May 2018, 19:06

The 'fence sitters' have allegedly set up their own splinter group to avoid getting a bum deal !
Sorry x

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