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Re: Craig Stanley

by diamondgirl » 05 Jul 2012, 14:14

Agree Happytorq. I don't really blame Branno for leaving TUFC and accepting Bradfords offer, but he should have been aware that a 3 year contract was always going to be dodgy, given his age. Anyway, water under the bridge. As you say, and again I agree, I think we had the best of Branno for that one season. I don't think he would have reached those heights the following year. He was good thought, and I'm glad, in the end, that we got him.

Re: Craig Stanley

by happytorq » 05 Jul 2012, 14:07

diamondgirl wrote:
Hear Hear. My sentiments exactly. Same with Branno. Should have stayed when he was offered a contract. Craig Stanley was all set to sign, but decided the grass was greener in Bristol. Seems it's not. :red:
I don't really begrudge Branston going to Bradford. It's possible he thought that it'd be his last contract, and they offered him 2 years, presumably at a higher salary. I think we only offered him 1, right?

In any case, we seemed to get the best out of Guy and it's doubtful that he'd have had another season anywhere near as good. (as evidenced by his Bradford career)

Re: Craig Stanley

by diamondgirl » 04 Jul 2012, 13:50

Regiment wrote:i find it funny that we often criticise Buckle on here for having a small contacts list (amongst many other criticisms), yet some people are obsessed with bringing back former players. I say lets move on, forget the past, because the future ML is building looks pretty damn good to me. if you genuinely love TUFC and want to play here, don't naff off in the first place, and don't come crawling back when you realise the grass wasn't greener after all.


Hear Hear. My sentiments exactly. Same with Branno. Should have stayed when he was offered a contract. Craig Stanley was all set to sign, but decided the grass was greener in Bristol. Seems it's not. :red:

Billy B is a different matter. He wanted to stay in the first place. Only the idiot PDC who stopped him.

Seems we are getting, what looks to be, a decent squad together. I love Lingy.

Re: Craig Stanley

by diamondgirl » 04 Jul 2012, 13:34

Southampton Gull wrote:Loo Town

Thanks. :nod:

Re: Craig Stanley

by Gullscorer » 04 Jul 2012, 11:39

Gulliball wrote:Zebroski is actually the exact player to complete our first 11 (after the CB we're bringing in). It doesn't have to be him, but I don't think any of Stevens/Macklin/Morris/Halpin/McPhee/Craig/Jarvis are consistent enough to play well week in, week out. If we could shift McPhee on, and bring in a starting right sided forward/winger, then we'd have a very strong first XI (assuming the CB is decent and O'Kane stays).
Just because players have been inconsistent, doesn't mean they always will be. They go through bad and good spells for various reasons, they can improve, their very inconsistency can sometimes be enough to unsettle opponents and put them off guard. Much will depend upon their other talents and skills, and their potential, and how players blend together as a squad and as a team.

Obviously we need a centre back to replace Mark Ellis. Another goalscorer would be nice, and a couple of fast players on both wings. But I'm happy to wait and see how things work out with the present incumbents. Have every faith in Mr Ling, he's doing an excellent job, and I'm looking forward to another exciting season, hopefully with bigger attendances at games..

Re: Craig Stanley

by Gulliball » 03 Jul 2012, 17:04

Zebroski is actually the exact player to complete our first 11 (after the CB we're bringing in). It doesn't have to be him, but I don't think any of Stevens/Macklin/Morris/Halpin/McPhee/Craig/Jarvis are consistent enough to play well week in, week out. If we could shift McPhee on, and bring in a starting right sided forward/winger, then we'd have a very strong first XI (assuming the CB is decent and O'Kane stays).

Re: Craig Stanley

by divingbboy » 03 Jul 2012, 16:55

blueboy wrote:Apparently stanley is off to Aldershot
Confirmed.

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Re: Craig Stanley

by brucie » 03 Jul 2012, 12:37

Zebroski is too good to go non league - suggesting that we should not consider Zebs because he chose to go to Bristol Rovers is nonsensical - it was a good move for him, more money and closer to his family. Hopefully the goal that he scored against us last season will have stuck in Lings mind.
he would still be a great signing for us

Re: Craig Stanley

by CP Gull » 03 Jul 2012, 10:10

blueboy wrote: He's signed for Aldershot anyway.

Zeb will most likely follow Buckle. From the outside it looks like you've got a much better squad now than when you got in the playoffs the year before so don't know why you'd have him back.
Zeb's has always been good for us and was both a hard worker and a consistent performer. However we've moved on and young Bodin whilst maybe not the finished article has all the attributes to be a better player for us in the future as he has, in my opinion, the greater technical ability. Time will tell whether he (Bodin) progresses beyond L2 level which in all honesty is Zeb's level. Personally I think Bodin will eventually go higher .... hopefully part of it with us!

Re: Craig Stanley

by blueboy » 03 Jul 2012, 10:04

brucie wrote:I would quite happily have both Stanley and Zebroski back at Torquay, particularly Zebroski who has always done really well for us. He is a level above any wide players that we have so would definately improve the team.
He's signed for Aldershot anyway.

Zeb will most likely follow Buckle. From the outside it looks like you've got a much better squad now than when you got in the playoffs the year before so don't know why you'd have him back.

Re: Craig Stanley

by Regiment » 03 Jul 2012, 09:59

i find it funny that we often criticise Buckle on here for having a small contacts list (amongst many other criticisms), yet some people are obsessed with bringing back former players. I say lets move on, forget the past, because the future ML is building looks pretty damn good to me. if you genuinely love TUFC and want to play here, don't naff off in the first place, and don't come crawling back when you realise the grass wasn't greener after all.

Re: Craig Stanley

by brucie » 03 Jul 2012, 09:00

I would quite happily have both Stanley and Zebroski back at Torquay, particularly Zebroski who has always done really well for us. He is a level above any wide players that we have so would definately improve the team.

Re: Craig Stanley

by nicktufc » 03 Jul 2012, 08:30

Stanners will not join Luton unless it is the only offer on the table, and McDonalds aren't hiring. Aldershot sounds much more likely. He did want to come here though, but that door was shut the minute Easton's signing was completed.

Re: Craig Stanley

by Jeff » 02 Jul 2012, 19:29

If we hadn't signed Easton, then there would have been a role for Stanley.

But we have, and there isn't.

Re: Craig Stanley

by Gullscorer » 02 Jul 2012, 19:15

Southampton Gull wrote:Loo Town
Don't use the ones at Kenilworth Road.. =D

(Only joking! As I remember, somewhat surprisingly, the toilets were actually not at all bad compared with many football grounds').

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