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George Dobson - Gone to Wrexham p136, farewell message p142

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  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,728
    It is clear that Jones is the bloke who decides transfers, not Scott.
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,943
    CafcWest said:
    I hope the club publishes something soon about what is going on - before this site goes into complete meltdown...unless they are saving it in an effort to mitigate the May news...?
    Why would they post anything now though?

    As it stands he's left, as per the previous announcement, whether he then hasn't signed for his next club like he was going to isn't actually anything they'd comment on.

    Unless of course we then sign him.  But until that happens (if it ever does) they're not going to say anything?

    Otherwise it'd be an official statement saying 'oh by the way our old captain hasn't gone somewhere', a week before he signs for Sheffield Wednesday or something.
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,822
    So @Vjacheslav would it be correct to say that as well as Dobson probably making a decision in January he later regretted, the financial situation of your club has since changed. And losing its main sponsor means the budget for this season will not be the budget that was intended when recruiting Dobson?

    so cancelling the contract is the best outcome for both parties?  

    Is that correct?
  • Plaaayer
    Plaaayer Posts: 8,997
    I can already feel a new rivalry between ourselves and Fehérvár FC brewing. 

    Another one sided rivalry of course, as they also haven't won an FA Cup the dossers. 

    But they have a full set of teeth 
    Tbf, I do have two chipped front teeth I sustained in a skateboarding accident, so they're not too wide of the mark there 
    Enjoy the Olympics mate

    https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/skateboarder-andy-macdonald-says-qualifying-for-olympics-at-50-pretty-surreal/ar-BB1pdIz3?ocid=BingNewsVerp
  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,031
    So @Vjacheslav would it be correct to say that as well as Dobson probably making a decision in January he later regretted, the financial situation of your club has since changed. And losing its main sponsor means the budget for this season will not be the budget that was intended when recruiting Dobson?

    so cancelling the contract is the best outcome for both parties?  

    Is that correct?
    Different manager now to the one that “signed” Dobson too I think our Hungarian friend said.

    Complete mess for all three of the parties involved, but if it ends up that Dobson comes back to us for next season then I guess it’s a better outcome. Some twists in this tale before that happens I would expect.
  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,616
    sam3110 said:
    Hal1x said:
    So we have signed Dobsons replacement, and another player who's supposedly better than Dobson so we would then effectively have Dobson and two spares!
    Dobson coming back would be a massive slap in the face to Scott :)
    I don't think it will actually, Dobson and his agent held firm on the contract and so did Scott do they decided to go to Hungary. Now that's nixed and Dobbo is a free agent, I don't think Scott or the club is going to offer more than what they offered in December/January...
    Scott does not rate Dobson and allegedly do not get on.
    Scott would not welcome back Dobson with open arms.
    Good job it's not down to Scott then. As we keep on being told...what Jones wants he  gets. 
  • Rudders22
    Rudders22 Posts: 3,864
    That is interesting... I was always of the opinion that he was gone, too late. However, the fact Jones had said all the way though through "we are exploring all options", and hinted  "I would love him to stay. Let's see if there is anything we can do" (I had the feeling Jones was looking it into further with Dobson to see if there was a get out of cause, a loophole maybe, so they have kept a hush hush). I don't remember Jones public ally "thanking him for services and good luck in Hungary. you are always welcome back".  The official line on CAFC official wasn't convincing for me. It looked like, let's put that line out there". keep it simple, and as everyone says "no leaving words from Dobbo"
  • Wasn't Dobson spotted at training here in the UK at the weekend, yet was supposed to have been in Hungary last week when he pulled out of the deal.
    If he was training with us, then that may well indicate that he's staying with us.

  • mattinfinland
    mattinfinland Posts: 1,096
    Maybe has has signed and they are keeping it on the DL to announce with Godden to soften the blow on AM leaving?

    Would make sence.
  • YTS1978
    YTS1978 Posts: 1,700
    Does anyone know a "renowned sports lawyer" who could look into the legalities for us?!?
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  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,482
    Wasn't Dobson spotted at training here in the UK at the weekend, yet was supposed to have been in Hungary last week when he pulled out of the deal.
    If he was training with us, then that may well indicate that he's staying with us.

    He was in a reel on an English performance specialist's Insta account yesterday. Not sure if it was actually filmed as recent as yesterday, or in the UK though.
  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,145
    I’ve heard failed medical/ mrs having a boo up doesn’t want to go 🤷‍♂️
  • cafcdave123
    cafcdave123 Posts: 11,491
    Gribbo said:
    I’ve heard failed medical/ mrs having a boo up doesn’t want to go 🤷‍♂️
    Why did she have to have a medical? 
    They’ve got a higher level of wag out in Hungary 
  • AndyG
    AndyG Posts: 5,905
    Being addicted to reading CL numerous times everyday I must admit I have become more and more depressed over recent weeks as I was starting to think our new ownership was going to prove the naysayers correct and they are just another version of the muppets that have owned us for the last decade or so ! BUT !!!! announce Georgie boy and pretty much all is forgiven, my fav Charlton player for years
  • Vjacheslav
    Vjacheslav Posts: 156
    So @Vjacheslav would it be correct to say that as well as Dobson probably making a decision in January he later regretted, the financial situation of your club has since changed. And losing its main sponsor means the budget for this season will not be the budget that was intended when recruiting Dobson?

    so cancelling the contract is the best outcome for both parties?  

    Is that correct?
    Close. The main sponsor left last year, but the new did not arrived, as we predicted, so yes the budget is lower. 
  • Bilko
    Bilko Posts: 766
    Dobson stays, Scott can foxtrot Oscar …. Win win!!!{
  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,482
    edited July 2024
    Wa Scott getting demoted was part the prep for Dobbo to come back?
  • Garrymanilow
    Garrymanilow Posts: 13,159
    To everyone getting excited, remember the main problem was we weren't willing to pay Dobson what he wanted. That might not have changed.
  • NabySarr
    NabySarr Posts: 4,284
    To everyone getting excited, remember the main problem was we weren't willing to pay Dobson what he wanted. That might not have changed.
    But if the Hungarian team were the only ones that did, and he doesn’t want to go there anymore, that might mean his demands lower a bit 
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  • Bedsaddick
    Bedsaddick Posts: 24,725
    NabySarr said:
    To everyone getting excited, remember the main problem was we weren't willing to pay Dobson what he wanted. That might not have changed.
    But if the Hungarian team were the only ones that did, and he doesn’t want to go there anymore, that might mean his demands lower a bit 
    Or a club in England has turned his head . ( not us by the way ) 
  • cafcdave123
    cafcdave123 Posts: 11,491
    NabySarr said:
    To everyone getting excited, remember the main problem was we weren't willing to pay Dobson what he wanted. That might not have changed.
    But if the Hungarian team were the only ones that did, and he doesn’t want to go there anymore, that might mean his demands lower a bit 
    Or a club in England has turned his head . ( not us by the way ) 
    Brum and udders are both holding a bit of folding 
  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,482
    To everyone getting excited, remember the main problem was we weren't willing to pay Dobson what he wanted. That might not have changed.
    Thought in his interviews towards the end of the season, Jones was implying that wouldn't be a problem.

    Also raises that question again, were this Hungarian outfit the only club in Europe who'd pay Dobbo what he wanted?

    Unless playing European football was his initial motivation? 
  • valleynick66
    valleynick66 Posts: 4,877
    To everyone getting excited, remember the main problem was we weren't willing to pay Dobson what he wanted. That might not have changed.
    You mean we can pay him less than last season now 😉😆
  • valleynick66
    valleynick66 Posts: 4,877
    With our luck we will get him back and then he will promptly get injured. 🙁
  • RC_CAFC
    RC_CAFC Posts: 1,754
    Gribbo said:
    I’ve heard failed medical/ mrs having a boo up doesn’t want to go 🤷‍♂️
    Why did she have to have a medical? 
    Not enough teeth apparently 
  • BigRedEvil
    BigRedEvil Posts: 11,069
    Fraser also returning, what a time to be alive! 
  • cafcdave123
    cafcdave123 Posts: 11,491
    Fraser also returning, what a time to be alive! 
    Good point, I wouldn’t mind Dobson at hearts, guaranteed group stage European football 
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 22,486
    With all this suddenly surfacing just as Alfie arrives in Birmingham, lets just hope Dobson doesn't join his old mate, that's all we need Alfie "putting in a good word"...
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,822
    To everyone getting excited, remember the main problem was we weren't willing to pay Dobson what he wanted. That might not have changed.
    Or others are now prepared to pay him what no one was prepared to pay him in January