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Lyle Taylor - August 2025 signed for Chelmsford City (p295)
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What was he doing there? Nowhere near where he livesLondonSirClive said:Just saw him in Sainsbury’s at Charlton Riverside. A few months ago I would have smiled at him and given him the thumbs up. Today I just glared at him...don’t think he noticed though. Hero to zero in my eyes.3 -
Maybe maybe his big money move has fallen through and he was applying for a job shelf stacking.5
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I see you're a Millwall fan?ricky_otto said:
Should have given him a two footed tackle and ruined his “once in a lifetime transfer"LondonSirClive said:Just saw him in Sainsbury’s at Charlton Riverside. A few months ago I would have smiled at him and given him the thumbs up. Today I just glared at him...don’t think he noticed though. Hero to zero in my eyes.0 -
Probably waiting La Liga to finish so Barca and Real can scap over him...Elthamaddick said:I'm surprised it's not been announced where he's going yet0 -
Shouldn't that be on the jokes thread?0
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Yeah, I’ve just been going to Charlton for 38 years because I couldn’t work out where millwall’s ground was. Well pleased with Fridays result though.Dazzler21 said:
I see you're a Millwall fan?ricky_otto said:
Should have given him a two footed tackle and ruined his “once in a lifetime transfer"LondonSirClive said:Just saw him in Sainsbury’s at Charlton Riverside. A few months ago I would have smiled at him and given him the thumbs up. Today I just glared at him...don’t think he noticed though. Hero to zero in my eyes.8 -
That does sound about right for the intelligence of the average Millwall fanricky_otto said:
Yeah, I’ve just been going to Charlton for 38 years because I couldn’t work out where millwall’s ground was. Well pleased with Fridays result though.Dazzler21 said:
I see you're a Millwall fan?ricky_otto said:
Should have given him a two footed tackle and ruined his “once in a lifetime transfer"LondonSirClive said:Just saw him in Sainsbury’s at Charlton Riverside. A few months ago I would have smiled at him and given him the thumbs up. Today I just glared at him...don’t think he noticed though. Hero to zero in my eyes.
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The more you think about this the worse it gets.
The team has really tried post lockdown. Bowyer has done a great job at building that never say die attitude and players like Cullen have committed to the cause.
But Taylor was our talisman and goal scorer.
Three goals in four games says it all since we returned.What he’s done is despicable.14 -
I’m not, he doesn’t need to rush the decision and some clubs will be waiting to see what league they’re in next season before they decide whether to make an offer.Elthamaddick said:I'm surprised it's not been announced where he's going yet0 -
can see your point, however he's then played a fairly dangerous game in my opinion with his recent actions if he doesn't already have a move lined up and a deal agreed. pretty sure a few would've been put off by his effective 'strike' plus he might not grab the sort of life changing salary he might've been expecting 6 months ago.
obviously I'm sure he'll earn more than we were offering, but who knows.....say Varney and Barclay come in during the close season and dropped a massive contract in front of him after we stay up, what would peoples thoughts about him be then ?!?!1 - Sponsored links:
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He can fuck off. Would you welcome your mrs back after she's sacked you off to try get an upgrade and failed?Elthamaddick said:can see your point, however he's then played a fairly dangerous game in my opinion with his recent actions if he doesn't already have a move lined up and a deal agreed. pretty sure a few would've been put off by his effective 'strike' plus he might not grab the sort of life changing salary he might've been expecting 6 months ago.
obviously I'm sure he'll earn more than we were offering, but who knows.....say Varney and Barclay come in during the close season and dropped a massive contract in front of him after we stay up, what would peoples thoughts about him be then ?!?!24 -
Agree. Wouldn’t want him back now...even if he offered to play for free.shine166 said:
He can fuck off. Would you welcome your mrs back after she's sacked you off to try get an upgrade and failed?Elthamaddick said:can see your point, however he's then played a fairly dangerous game in my opinion with his recent actions if he doesn't already have a move lined up and a deal agreed. pretty sure a few would've been put off by his effective 'strike' plus he might not grab the sort of life changing salary he might've been expecting 6 months ago.
obviously I'm sure he'll earn more than we were offering, but who knows.....say Varney and Barclay come in during the close season and dropped a massive contract in front of him after we stay up, what would peoples thoughts about him be then ?!?!0 -
I rather think that he has well and truly burnt his bridges - he didn't want to be here when we needed him most so why should he reap the potential benefits resulting from the efforts of those that were prepared to stay and fight for the cause?Elthamaddick said:can see your point, however he's then played a fairly dangerous game in my opinion with his recent actions if he doesn't already have a move lined up and a deal agreed. pretty sure a few would've been put off by his effective 'strike' plus he might not grab the sort of life changing salary he might've been expecting 6 months ago.
obviously I'm sure he'll earn more than we were offering, but who knows.....say Varney and Barclay come in during the close season and dropped a massive contract in front of him after we stay up, what would peoples thoughts about him be then ?!?!
I very much doubt it would happen anyway - LB and the players wouldn't have him and allowing him to return would only serve to undermine the team ethos.3 -
Is he entitled to his own song at the Valley now, or do we simply adapt the Parker song to 'Two greedy bstds'?0
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I think “Lyle Taylor, you let your club down” would be quite appropriate.Raith_C_Chattonell said:Is he entitled to his own song at the Valley now, or do we simply adapt the Parker song to 'Two greedy bstds'?10 -
to clarify, I'm very much in the 'he can do one' camp, however was just playing devils advocate as I bet there will be those that would have him back.
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Raith_C_Chattonell said:Is he entitled to his own song at the Valley now, or do we simply adapt the Parker song to 'Two greedy bstds'?
No comparison between Parker and Taylor.
Parker was offered 24k and a massive Loyalty bonus to stay. We were 4th at the time in the Premier and he decided to go to Chelsea who were lower in the league.
Yes his weekly wage was higher at Chelsea as he sat on the bench.
Lyle Taylor who we now believe was on 4 to 5k a week had an opportunity at 30 years of age to make some serious money, 400% rise over 24 to 36 months on his Cafc deal.
Parker was 22 and threw his toys out of the pram when Murray and Curbishley initially blocked his transfer before getting his move as the window shut.
Lyle Taylor was disappointed when the Brentford move broke down and a life changing amount of wages were on offer BUT he buckled down and was superb and gave 100%. Getting the injury and missing several months of the season made Lyle realize opportunity need to be taken and contracts signed if you are not offered a contract that is commensurate with your skill set at your present employer.
COVID-19 was the reason that the season didn't end in May when Taylor and Solly's contract still had the month to run. A total anomaly which has affected so many other teams including Bournemouth who had the same issue with Fraser.
Was I gutted that Taylor didn't play the 3 games which we took 7 points from anyway; Of course, because he was still under contract and he has been excellent for Cafc. Do I understand his reasons, yes, because players have the power since Bosman.
Couldn't the Premier and EFL had brought in strick penalities to try to stop this from happening ? ( I know the players would probably have feined injuries but the football authorities just weren't prescient with the season being extended.
Football fans going from idolising to hating is par for the course.
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My guess is that he's on a promise for Brentford - but only if they stay in the Championship. If they get promoted then I suspect they'll be after a premier level player. Just a guess - I think he is top half Championship league level but premier - not so sure.0
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The longer this drags out the more I think it to be one of our relegation rivals0
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But Brentford would only need him if they knew Benrahma or Watkins was being sold.cafc-west said:My guess is that he's on a promise for Brentford - but only if they stay in the Championship. If they get promoted then I suspect they'll be after a premier level player. Just a guess - I think he is top half Championship league level but premier - not so sure.2 - Sponsored links:
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Of course I'd sign him again. On a pay as you play contract, then I'd keep him benched and never use him unless absolutely necessary.Elthamaddick said:can see your point, however he's then played a fairly dangerous game in my opinion with his recent actions if he doesn't already have a move lined up and a deal agreed. pretty sure a few would've been put off by his effective 'strike' plus he might not grab the sort of life changing salary he might've been expecting 6 months ago.
obviously I'm sure he'll earn more than we were offering, but who knows.....say Varney and Barclay come in during the close season and dropped a massive contract in front of him after we stay up, what would peoples thoughts about him be then ?!?!
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Benrahma has been linked with Chelsea for a few weeks now.stoneroses19 said:
But Brentford would only need him if they knew Benrahma or Watkins was being sold.cafc-west said:My guess is that he's on a promise for Brentford - but only if they stay in the Championship. If they get promoted then I suspect they'll be after a premier level player. Just a guess - I think he is top half Championship league level but premier - not so sure.0 -
cafc-west said:My guess is that he's on a promise for Brentford - but only if they stay in the Championship. If they get promoted then I suspect they'll be after a premier level player. Just a guess - I think he is top half Championship league level but premier - not so sure.
Sheffield United and Norwich went up with most of their side described as just good Championship players. Right about Norwich but wrong about United.
Aston Villa were the team that looked like they had enough to stay up !
Gudmundsson was another who many had doubts about his abilities to be a premier player but on the rare times he is fit has looked the part.0 -
Curbishley said that when Chelsea came in for him they had to let him go, it was only drawn out because Chelsea were low balling. All the players of the time I've heard talk about it, state that Parker had to take the opportunity. All the way through his youth and senior - particularly youth - he was tapped up by other major London clubs but signed contracts with us. The narrative of him refusing to train may be true, but quite possibly the narrative of the club protecting it's asset is true too.soapboxsam said:Raith_C_Chattonell said:Is he entitled to his own song at the Valley now, or do we simply adapt the Parker song to 'Two greedy bstds'?
No comparison between Parker and Taylor.
Parker was offered 24k and a massive Loyalty bonus to stay. We were 4th at the time in the Premier and he decided to go to Chelsea who were lower in the league.
Yes his weekly wage was higher at Chelsea as he sat on the bench.
Lyle Taylor who we now believe was on 4 to 5k a week had an opportunity at 30 years of age to make some serious money, 400% rise over 24 to 36 months on his Cafc deal.
Parker was 22 and threw his toys out of the pram when Murray and Curbishley initially blocked his transfer before getting his move as the window shut.
Lyle Taylor was disappointed when the Brentford move broke down and a life changing amount of wages were on offer BUT he buckled down and was superb and gave 100%. Getting the injury and missing several months of the season made Lyle realize opportunity need to be taken and contracts signed if you are not offered a contract that is commensurate with your skill set at your present employer.
COVID-19 was the reason that the season didn't end in May when Taylor and Solly's contract still had the month to run. A total anomaly which has affected so many other teams including Bournemouth who had the same issue with Fraser.
Was I gutted that Taylor didn't play the 3 games which we took 7 points from anyway; Of course, because he was still under contract and he has been excellent for Cafc. Do I understand his reasons, yes, because players have the power since Bosman.
Couldn't the Premier and EFL had brought in strick penalities to try to stop this from happening ? ( I know the players would probably have feined injuries but the football authorities just weren't prescient with the season being extended.
Football fans going from idolising to hating is par for the course.
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Jason Euell didn't say that Scott Parker should take the opportunity ! He said the opposite that he should stay with Cafc who were 4th in the Premier and see what better opportunity opens up in the summer when he would have even more career choices.
Scott Parker only became a top player after the Norwich loan. Before that his reputation was similar to JFC when he was making England apps during his youth.
Parker went to Norwich as a poodle and came back a Terrior.10 -
It has happened many times, I know of a few, (not for me, I hasten to add)shine166 said:
He can fuck off. Would you welcome your mrs back after she's sacked you off to try get an upgrade and failed?Elthamaddick said:can see your point, however he's then played a fairly dangerous game in my opinion with his recent actions if he doesn't already have a move lined up and a deal agreed. pretty sure a few would've been put off by his effective 'strike' plus he might not grab the sort of life changing salary he might've been expecting 6 months ago.
obviously I'm sure he'll earn more than we were offering, but who knows.....say Varney and Barclay come in during the close season and dropped a massive contract in front of him after we stay up, what would peoples thoughts about him be then ?!?!0 -
I read that a friend of Benrahma has texted (or facemail or something) him to congratulate him on agreeing to a future signing for Chelsea (I think). Sorry memory not what it used to bestoneroses19 said:
But Brentford would only need him if they knew Benrahma or Watkins was being sold.cafc-west said:My guess is that he's on a promise for Brentford - but only if they stay in the Championship. If they get promoted then I suspect they'll be after a premier level player. Just a guess - I think he is top half Championship league level but premier - not so sure.0 -
Look at the abuse Pope got while playing for ussoapboxsam said:cafc-west said:My guess is that he's on a promise for Brentford - but only if they stay in the Championship. If they get promoted then I suspect they'll be after a premier level player. Just a guess - I think he is top half Championship league level but premier - not so sure.
Sheffield United and Norwich went up with most of their side described as just good Championship players. Right about Norwich but wrong about United.
Aston Villa were the team that looked like they had enough to stay up !
Gudmundsson was another who many had doubts about his abilities to be a premier player but on the rare times he is fit has looked the part.1 -
If Taylor wanted back, he would be on lower wages in League 1
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If Taylor isn't signed up elsewhere, this month, there is no way we should be offering to pay his July wages2
