Lets build a team around Anthony,Tranmere and Chester are missing a trick,When going forward he is un -playable,he is the best detender in the league and still people question his comittment.,He is already one of our all time greats.A proper defender and going forward with purpose and drive makes him the real deal.
You mean the man who refused to play for us a season ago? I never saw a game this year, think I will put myself forward for top supporter for next season.
WHS.
Well WHS if you had seen games this year you would not question Gards commitment to the club, He did however have a serious issue with the mgt team at the time who did not handle the situation well at all -and the directors will tell you that ? the fact he has played 249 games and has already committed to next season says even more about him IMO, so yes build the team around Him plus Rob Hopley, Danny Andrews, Hopefully Tom Schofield and Danny Roberts if we can get them fit for next season plus a few others who might sign again and some quality new signings we could be so much better next year ?
Couldn’t agree more, WHS.
Anthony Gardner sat on his arse whilst Witton Albion FC were relegated last season. However, he is eulogised by the vast majority of the fan base.
Gards HAS been a fantastic player for Witton and to play 250 games at this level for the same club is highly commendable. However, as a club we’re developing a ‘blind eye’ attitude in which anything negative is simply ignored - I’m not sure at what point the club’s morals went so askew.
Reminds me of another player we once had.
It’s a shame some fans don’t show as much loyalty as Gards
Gards gets slated for missing games the Season before yet those same fans stay away all season because they care so much apparently
Couldn’t have put it better than Left Pegger, brilliant post! As for the original post it stinks!!
Its not turning a blind eye-its about understanding the events and the people involved- I repeat Gards was not perfect or innocent in the incident, but the manager should have dealt with it like 99% of managers would ( and incidentally what the board asked the mgr to do but he elevated it ) then it got personal which is why Gards could not play for the Manager ! One further point our current manager is a known stickler for discipline and having the correct attitude-which is demonstrated by some of the players he got shut of who were disruptive or problematic very quickly Roberts, Chadwick, Mason etc etc Yet the same mgr made Gards the captain so I think we should cut some slack here ! one mistake he has made in 4/5 years here have you never made a mistake and tried to make up for it ?
As usual , load of rubbish spoken on here by people who don’t even go to watch Witton anymore and who only think they know half the story . if all you can do is type on here rather than turn up , then who really gives a toss at Witton ? Personally it makes me mad it’s not one particular subject it’s the general negativity .
On some occasions I’ve flown home from Sweden got in at 1am then down to Witton first thing to help Sprucey and the gang to get the pitch ready … And it’s only after doing that do I know how hard these guys work ! Only to see 275 fans turn up . It’s soul destroying
If you can’t put your name to your opinion I suggest this forum needs closing down anyway . On the rare occasion I have posted mainly to explain a decision in the past I’ve always put my name to a post and advised that I’m always available behind the goal or in the club to anyone who wants to speak face to face , as always it’s very rare any has , and those that do , CJ will tell you , I give it straight and but polite .
So can I suggest for this next season , forget any negatives or the politics behind the scenes the bickering the bitching , just get behind lads that cross that line on a Saturday . Let’s see if we can stop any stupid bloody petty infighting and get your colours on and get behind that goal . That’s all that matters . And that’s all that matters to me , let’s get everyone back and give this team a chance next season Good progress made from October last year , had to use the loanees system because of the time of the season . Now this management team have the summer and a proper pre season , lets just let them get on with it and get behind them. . Trevor Senior .
[quote=“TWSfooty” post=64702]As usual , load of rubbish spoken on here by people who don’t even go to watch Witton anymore and who only think they know half the story . if all you can do is type on here rather than turn up , then who really gives a toss at Witton ? Personally it makes me mad it’s not one particular subject it’s the general negativity .
On some occasions I’ve flown home from Sweden got in at 1am then down to Witton first thing to help Sprucey and the gang to get the pitch ready … And it’s only after doing that do I know how hard these guys work ! Only to see 275 fans turn up . It’s soul destroying
If you can’t put your name to your opinion I suggest this forum needs closing down anyway . On the rare occasion I have posted mainly to explain a decision in the past I’ve always put my name to a post and advised that I’m always available behind the goal or in the club to anyone who wants to speak face to face , as always it’s very rare any has , and those that do , CJ will tell you , I give it straight and but polite .
So can I suggest for this next season , forget any negatives or the politics behind the scenes the bickering the bitching , just get behind lads that cross that line on a Saturday . Let’s see if we can stop any stupid bloody petty infighting and get your colours on and get behind that goal . That’s all that matters . And that’s all that matters to me , let’s get everyone back and give this team a chance next season Good progress made from October last year , had to use the loanees system because of the time of the season . Now this management team have the summer and a proper pre season , lets just let them get on with it and get behind them. . Trevor Senior .[/quote]
Best positive post I have seen on this forum for along time. Well said Trevor!..Jeff Metcalf
Anthony Gardner is a Witton Albion employee, I’m merely a ‘supporter’. It’s very different.
I’ve not been to many games this season because the club doesn’t really feel like the one that I used to get so much enjoyment from. It’s personal choice, but I know that many feel the same.
Kind regards,
Joe Paterson.
What’s gone is gone ! There is nothing to be gained from raking over cold ashes.
Lets move forwards by SUPPORTING our club.
Roger Hankey
It’s a pity you feel like that , only you can change that by turning up voice your opinion at a meeting maybe ,bring your ideas forward . More importantly the team have to put results together to get new support also . But it’s got to make s difference to a team if they see a few hundred behind the goal in red and white .
I’ve seen supporters come and go since the 60s , no one is forced to go .
My point was that some post are deemed irrelevant to Witton why should they bother if you don’t go , it’s like me complaining about Northwich Swimming baths and I don’t go , therefore why would should they bother ?
Clubs change personnel changes over the years , boards change management change . That’s life ,I’ve seen far worst eras than this at Witton . Luck will change
I stayed away because we accepted money from a very dubious source and let an obviously criminalL Into our ground.
WHS
As we tried to get rid of Vics I will be back next season as a season ticket holder. Mr Rushe will be where he should have been years ago.
WHS.
Welcome back WHS . And hopefully more will follow , I personally don’t care why or what reason people don’t come that’s your choice , like I said I’ve seen far worst regimes than the present and disagreed with many of them .
I just want to see a more positive and good feeling back at the club .there have been mistakes admittedly but it’s never as black and white as people think as you were told at the recent forum .
So we have to start here now and move on . Remember anyone who has some spare time I believe some major painting is going on and help is needed .what better way to get the old comradely back I’ll be checking in to help out on my trips home .