Ched Evans

[keithaw]

Who was the player that either didn’t sign or the club didn’t sign due to posters on here being dead against the player?
Can anyone remember?

Healy.

 

[JK]

 

[mozzchops]

Healy

We were going to resign him were we?

Thanks had completely forgot that.

 

[Nobber]

Who was the player that either didn’t sign or the club didn’t sign due to posters on here being dead against the player?
Can anyone remember?

It was me Mozzchops.

I had the fountain pen in my hand, bonuses agreed then Preach and some insignificant ginger fella emailed the club.

Their loss.

 

[Dirty Harry]

It's amazing how some posters know exactly how Ched Evans has been performing recently and what standard he is playing at given no one has been able to actually watch him play since last March.

 

[pnewortham]

All the clamor and expectation for new signings. Address the shortcomings of the last 3 years. Move early in the window. Mitigate the likely outgoings of some of our top players. And this is what we get. Ace.

 

[Tugg Speedman]

All the clamor and expectation for new signings. Address the shortcomings of the last 3 years. Move early in the window. Mitigate the likely outgoings of some of our top players. And this is what we get. Ace.

I know - really couldn't make this up.

 

[norky84]

We were going to resign him were we?

Thanks had completely forgot that.

I think he was even training with us, ended up at Bury and did little there.

 

[Nobber]

It's amazing how some posters know exactly how Ched Evans has been performing recently and what standard he is playing at given no one has been able to actually watch him play since last March.

I’m not really arsed about his recent performances on the pitch. His morals off the pitch are more of a concern for me. That’s not going to change.

 

[Morse]

If this signing does go through, I wonder what will be the effect in the dressing room?.......

 

[Hitman31]

Probably not a good enough footballer.

Almost certainly not a very good person.

Definitely someone who will trigger a ton of negative coverage directed at the club we all love.

It’s a stupid move. Just stop it now.

 

[Tugg Speedman]

If this signing does go through, I wonder what will be the effect in the dressing room?.......

Exactly. Was just about to post the same. What will the players be thinking right now, with us being in talks with Evans?

 

[llanroc]

If this signing does go through, I wonder what will be the effect in the dressing room?.......

Thats also one of my main concerns along with:

This signing won’t get any of the big 4 to change their minds.

it may also have an adverse effect on any other potential signings.

 

[Walton]

Too old for us pal.

Not ferkin good enough either.

 

[Schemer]

Healy

If I remember correctly, didn't Westley make it known that he wanted to gauge opinion before making a move for Healy?

 

[Sid Snot]

Let's hope it all breaks down because we won't pay as much as Fleetwood.

 

[Schemer]

Sounds ominous

 

[JJ_PNE]

Do we have an idea on AN’s view of the transfer? As Ridsdale initially rejected the idea of it, so there is a change from somewhere.

 

[Schemer]

I voted against signing him, primarily because I don't think he's good enough. It also irks me that once again, we seem to be going for a cheap option rather than spend money on a proven striker who is young enough to have some sell-on value. It's like we're making the Nugent mistake all over again.

As far as the rape case is concerned, difficult as it is, I think we have to put that to the back of our minds - like it or not, he was found not guilty in a court of law, which means, legally, he is not a criminal, not a rapist. I do though have serious reservations regarding his character and what effect his signing may have on squad morale.

At the end of the day, I'd say it's down to Alex Neil - I think his opinion is key. If Evans is a player that he genuinely wants, thinks can help us and wouldn't be detrimental to morale, rather than another signing being foisted upon him, then I think we just have to accept Evans and back him as we would any other player.

 

[llanroc]

If things are that tight that the best we can do is bring in Evans, I’d rather we played Jacob Holland-Wilkinson. At least it would give him some valuable experience.