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CONFIRMED Greg Abbott leaving

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Onside87, Nov 15, 2018.

  1. Onside87

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  2. WilsdenBantam

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    Wish him nothing but the best, his time as a coach here in these last few months was a shambles, as was his head of recruitment role within the club, except a few early finds. But he's given a hell of a lot of his time to this club over the years and deserves nothing but respect, it's a positive move for the club imo, but long term might be for him as well not working with Rahic.
     
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  3. Nick_W_

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    Great news. Good luck for the future but, enough's, enough.
     
  4. Idlebantam

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    I loved him during his time as a player, and I wish him well for the future, especially with his health. However, it's clearly best for Hopkin and the club that he is released, as he has failed both as head of recruitment and assistant coach.
    Just hope the rumours that his mate Rahic is on his bike too
     
  5. Stafford Bantam

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    If he is leaving, it will be with my best wishes and thanks for all his efforts.

    Things may not have worked out for him (and plenty of others) recently, but he has been a dedicated servant for this Club and, as far as I'm concerned, he will always be welcome back at Valley Parade.
     
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  6. How

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    All the best to him for his health and as a former player.

    His time here as head of recruitment was abysmal and one signing out of 4 windows that was worthy of any note, shows that.
     
  7. Inspector

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    Best all round. This should’ve been done a long time ago. Farcical approach to recruitment from top to bottom but not all his fault. Best of health Greg and good luck for the future.
     
  8. Get Rid Of It

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    Signed on a 3 year deal in the summer, does he get the full contract paid off?
     
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  9. Inspector

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    He owes us.
     
  10. Botswana Bantam

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    Compromise agreement probably. In other words he'll get a good amount of it.
     
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  11. Foghornleghorn

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    I agree totally with your post,just what I was thinking farcical beyond belief.
     
  12. JonButterfield

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    He doesn't owe us anything. Not quite sure how you can say that.
     
  13. Get Rid Of It

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    I mentioned it as this will go towards the cub's increasing debt, along with collins wage and the pitch with little in incoming funds from transfers.
    Debt up from 0.7 million to approx 1.4- sure to get rupp's attention.
     
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  14. Botswana Bantam

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    Well, if both parties agree to long contracts and one wants to break the contract there are implications.....
     
  15. Onside87

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    I have a feeling Edin wont be around much longer.
     
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  16. bantam2708

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    I've stuck up for Greg a bit as I think he's definately been undermined by Rahic in terms of the targets he wanted to sign. However facts are facts and too many shite players have been signed under him. Also if Hopkin is in control of transfers then his position is redundant.

    All the best Greg.
     
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  17. Jonny78

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    What makes u say that mate
     
  18. Onside87

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    There are lots of whispers coming from the club tonight, some good and some not so good. Edin leaving is or has already left is a strong possibility.
     
  19. brisbanebantams

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    hopefully the next head of recruitment will actually answer the phone to people who have players they know of that will add to the quality of the squad and not be so hell bent on only bringing in players that he has spotted.
     
  20. Storck

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    So this will be the talk of the boards and twitter for the next few days. Wonder if it is from the same source that said Hopkin was leaving the other week.
     
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