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Lyle Taylor - signed for Colchester (p284)

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  • Also, he did point out in that recent instagram live interview that his injury was in fact 2 weeks before the international duty but he played on and made it worse whilst in Montserrat.
  • Also, he did point out in that recent instagram live interview that his injury was in fact 2 weeks before the international duty but he played on and made it worse whilst in Montserrat.
    Wasnt that the Swansea game at the end of the year? 
  • Also, he did point out in that recent instagram live interview that his injury was in fact 2 weeks before the international duty but he played on and made it worse whilst in Montserrat.
    Course it was 
  • I noticed that Lyle liked a comment on insta from Dexter Blackstock saying the club should offer him a 1 year deal.

    Maybe, just maybe he is holding out for that? We can only hope. I think there's better chance of seeing pigs fly but hey ho.

    He’s insane if he thinks Charlton are going to be handing out contracts to anyone at the moment, and even more insane if he would consider signing it!
  • The issue with Taylor is clear cut for most people - he signed a contract and should play to the end of that contract.

    But what about Solly? He hasn't played a League game since December. Did Bowyer previously tell him that he won't play again?

    If that were the case, is Solly within his rights to say I'm not playing now even if I'm needed? Does he get the sympathy vote or do exactly the same rules apply to him as Taylor? And let's suppose Taylor found out that Solly was being given a "free" pass, would he not be right to claim the same? 

    Equally, how do you feel if you're an Albie Morgan and still in contract? You're contracted to play, you want to play but you've been discarded by the manager.

    Just being Devil's Advocate and trying to suggest that there can be many different versions of the truth and what is fit and proper for different individuals that have, seemingly, exactly the same rules - they are all under contract.


  • Also, he did point out in that recent instagram live interview that his injury was in fact 2 weeks before the international duty but he played on and made it worse whilst in Montserrat.
    Wasnt that the Swansea game at the end of the year? 

    I can't quite remember, but I do recall him saying that's why I was taken off at half time in that game. What game he was referring to, I can't remember off the top of my head.


  • supaclive said:
    He has a contract.  Refusal to play is a breach. 

    Damages for breach.  Earnings and potential earnings. 

    We won't pay him. 

    He won't care.

    Lyle you were, for 18 months, a top man in my eyes.  You've just lost that respect. 

    Play games until 30 June then you are free to choose.  By admitting you won't give your all in the meantime, another little part of my love for this game died in front of my very eyes.

    This is right now, as close as I have ever been to giving up on Charlton and modern day football.

    RIP CAFC.  I'm beginning to see no way back for us.
    How I feel too. 
    Agree
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  • bobmunro said:
    bobmunro said:
    If Taylor refuses to play due to the reasons cited and moves to a English club. 

    Can we not go after them for effectively "tapping up". It's seems there is a offer for him from somewhere 
    Probably not... Its this whole COVID shit that has effectively moved the goalposts massively

    Taylor / his Agent are acting no differently any other out of contract player by trying to get a good deal effective from 1st July - the only difference this time round is that the season hasnt been completed and is set to restart

    The goalposts haven't moved. The regulations state that a player over the age of 23 with 6 months or less remaining on his contract is free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with another club.
    Don't believe that's the case with moving from English club to English club. Think its one month prior to contract ending. 

    Yes you are correct - English Club to English Club is one month. So from yesterday he was free to negotiate a deal with another English club.

    Can't help but feel those negotiations took place a lot sooner than yesterday
  • The issue with Taylor is clear cut for most people - he signed a contract and should play to the end of that contract.

    But what about Solly? He hasn't played a League game since December. Did Bowyer previously tell him that he won't play again?

    If that were the case, is Solly within his rights to say I'm not playing now even if I'm needed? Does he get the sympathy vote or do exactly the same rules apply to him as Taylor? And let's suppose Taylor found out that Solly was being given a "free" pass, would he not be right to claim the same? 

    Equally, how do you feel if you're an Albie Morgan and still in contract? You're contracted to play, you want to play but you've been discarded by the manager.

    Just being Devil's Advocate and trying to suggest that there can be many different versions of the truth and what is fit and proper for different individuals that have, seemingly, exactly the same rules - they are all under contract.



    There is no obligation on a club to play a footballer, but as long as he is still being paid and is not injured then he must make himself available for selection.

  • It's weird with Lyle. He could have just said that he was uncomfortable coming back with Covid still about and that he didn't think it was right to restart, or that the precautions aren't sufficient. We would have been annoyed but you can't argue with it. I think that he wants to be able to still train to keep in shape ahead of his magical new deal though, and I also do think that Lyle is a few fairly unpleasant things but a liar isn't really one of them, so he's said the real reason he's not playing. Bowyer's then publicised the reason because he wants to convinced Lyle to change his mind, either through pressure and shame from the media or the outpourings from the fanbase. I don't think either will work on Lyle though. I do find it interesting as well that Bowyer doesn't seem to bothered about Solly needing to 'finish what he starts'; guess he's not that bothered about being without Solly. He should be though, because the idea of Adam Matthews playing two games a week for two months is ridiculous. It's all a big mess.
    Has anything come out about other teams having this issue yet though? Or are there just no other teams who have players they want to keep on expiring deals?
  • supaclive said:
    He has a contract.  Refusal to play is a breach. 

    Damages for breach.  Earnings and potential earnings. 

    We won't pay him. 

    He won't care.

    Lyle you were, for 18 months, a top man in my eyes.  You've just lost that respect. 

    Play games until 30 June then you are free to choose.  By admitting you won't give your all in the meantime, another little part of my love for this game died in front of my very eyes.

    This is right now, as close as I have ever been to giving up on Charlton and modern day football.

    RIP CAFC.  I'm beginning to see no way back for us.
    How I feel too. 
    Agreed
  • It's such a shame really,  as he was very close to going down as a Charlton legend at one point , now all he will be remembered for is this. Nowt as a fickle footballers. 
  • I imagine Lyle didn't take any wages from the club when he was injured.
  • I imagine Lyle didn't take any wages from the club when he was injured.
    Really? Why would you think that?
  • edited June 2020
    I imagine Lyle didn't take any wages from the club when he was injured.
    Of course he did 
  • I've a sneaking suspicion he'll end up playing. 
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  • CAFCDAZ said:
    Footballers are privileged individuals fulfilling dreams that 1000s of kids would love to and are paid well to do just that. No he might not be on 20k a week, but I'm sure he earns a lot more than most of us. He should honor his contract in what is a very unusual situation. Even if that means playing upto 30th June. I'm genuinely dissapointed with him, I think he has really let himself and us fans down
    I'm sure that your disappointment will keep him awake at night.
    As a professional footballer he has a limited time to earn money. He is now at a crucial time in his career where he can obtain a contract that will secure his future.
    His affiliation with Charlton is less than two years. Ours, as fans, may be 10/20/30/40/50/60 years. Is it any wonder that he may see things differently? 
    I really think that people should get some perspective. I, as a Charlton fan of many years, do not want to see us relegated, but I can fully understand why Lyle does not want to risk his future in these exceptional circumstances. If the future had been concluded under normal circumstances then I have no doubt that Lyle would have been busting a gut, as he had in every other game, to secure our survival. 


    I am not expecting these comments to keep him awake at night, I just think it is unacceptable, almost irrelevamt to his affiliation to Charlton in the scheme of things. He may not have busted a gut under normal circumstnaces. I would have siad just turning up would have been a bonus but it isn't a 'bonus' as he is under contract. I thnk the Bauer situation a poignant comparison
  • I imagine Lyle didn't take any wages from the club when he was injured.
    Really? Why would you think that?
    I was being sarcastic - the contract works both ways. He was happy to be paid when injured but now doesn't want to play.
  • JamesSeed said:
    Talal said:
    JamesSeed said:
    99% of us would do exactly the same as Lyle's doing, were we in the same situation. It’s a profession after all. 
    Still gutted though. 
    Don't agree with that, he's under contract I think more people would honour it than not. After June 30th I'd have no problem with him not playing. 
    We’re seeing this through fans’ eyes. 
    McCoist and flintoff aren’t and they agree
  • Maybe new owners if it happens...will sort something out. 
  • Very disappointing situation, he must have a contract already lined up. If he didn't surely scoring 6/7 more goals  in our last 9 games and his value would rise even further. 
  • It's weird with Lyle. He could have just said that he was uncomfortable coming back with Covid still about and that he didn't think it was right to restart, or that the precautions aren't sufficient. We would have been annoyed but you can't argue with it. I think that he wants to be able to still train to keep in shape ahead of his magical new deal though, and I also do think that Lyle is a few fairly unpleasant things but a liar isn't really one of them, so he's said the real reason he's not playing. Bowyer's then publicised the reason because he wants to convinced Lyle to change his mind, either through pressure and shame from the media or the outpourings from the fanbase. I don't think either will work on Lyle though. I do find it interesting as well that Bowyer doesn't seem to bothered about Solly needing to 'finish what he starts'; guess he's not that bothered about being without Solly. He should be though, because the idea of Adam Matthews playing two games a week for two months is ridiculous. It's all a big mess.
    Has anything come out about other teams having this issue yet though? Or are there just no other teams who have players they want to keep on expiring deals?
    I get the feeling Bow and LT have fallen out over talks. Where Bowyer would usually have used Covid as a smokescreen I think he has told the truth. 
  • Lyle seemed to be an important cog in the outstanding team moral Bowyer has engendered and my main worry is the effect his decision will have on his team mates
  • cafc_se7 said:
    It's weird with Lyle. He could have just said that he was uncomfortable coming back with Covid still about and that he didn't think it was right to restart, or that the precautions aren't sufficient. We would have been annoyed but you can't argue with it. I think that he wants to be able to still train to keep in shape ahead of his magical new deal though, and I also do think that Lyle is a few fairly unpleasant things but a liar isn't really one of them, so he's said the real reason he's not playing. Bowyer's then publicised the reason because he wants to convinced Lyle to change his mind, either through pressure and shame from the media or the outpourings from the fanbase. I don't think either will work on Lyle though. I do find it interesting as well that Bowyer doesn't seem to bothered about Solly needing to 'finish what he starts'; guess he's not that bothered about being without Solly. He should be though, because the idea of Adam Matthews playing two games a week for two months is ridiculous. It's all a big mess.
    Has anything come out about other teams having this issue yet though? Or are there just no other teams who have players they want to keep on expiring deals?
    I get the feeling Bow and LT have fallen out over talks. Where Bowyer would usually have used Covid as a smokescreen I think he has told the truth. 

    I think you could be right.

    Funny how he mentioned in that interview the other week that Bowyer is the only manager he hasn't argued with. Sounds like that might have changed.

  • Also, he did point out in that recent instagram live interview that his injury was in fact 2 weeks before the international duty but he played on and made it worse whilst in Montserrat.
    no he didn't
  • Say Lyle gets his mega contract and then says to his new employer I don't fancy playing as I might get injured.
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