Nicholson

[taxilady]

Bengull; totally agree

[hector]

Lets face it, no-one is in the possession of the full facts here, all this speculation isn't doing anyone any good. Many people wanted Nicholson omitted from the first team and that has happened, its a shame that that isn't enough for some people and they insist on some sort of character assassination. Clearly something has happened to warrant Nicholson's exclusion altogether from the match-day squad and if in your opinion that doesn't reflect kindly on Nicho then so be it, but don't try and attribute behaviour to him that you don't know has happened. It is a sad situation. The guy played over 100 league games in a row for Torquay and has now been axed, with a young family to support, and keen not to uproot, I am sure its just as troubling time for him as it is for us. All this talk of him trying to destabilise us is nonsense and offensive to someone who has been nothing short of professional in his 7 years here. Its clearly a disagreement with the manager and we should just leave it at that until if and when it is resolved.

For what it is worth I would like to see him return (although I have accepted the unlikeliness of this) Tom has had a prolonged number of matches now and hasn't made a discernible difference like everyone thought he would. Knill had a straight choice between Cruise and Nicho for the run in last season and went with Nicho's experience, which just about got us over the line, his know how I still think is vital, our defensive line is catastrophic at present. At least with Nicho you know he will be positioned where he should be, we also miss his set pieces too. Cruise is carrying some sort of injury at present, and reshuffling the pack, or carrying on with a handicapped Cruise at the expense of bringing Nicho back in, if only on a one game basis, is cutting off his nose to spite his face.

Above all though I just hope that this disagreement can be resolved, Nicho is far too useful a squad member and old hand to have sitting in the stand. And all this continual sniping at a good servant is in my opinion a very poor way for a good player to leave the club and/or being remembered.

[Dave]

I noted that "forever" commented that he disbelieved that I saw Nicho training with the first team on the Monday 9th of December. I have no reason to lie about what I saw. I haven't been able to watch any training since then, so cannot confirm if anything has changed.

Sorry goodluckgull, I had meant to say, I had no reason to diss-believe what you said, missed a word out, as I often do.. :Oops:

Just trying to get to the bottom of this and end it once and for all, that was my only intention, you have sources close to the player saying one thing, and sources close to the club saying something else. Trying to find who's right, that's all I was after, otherwise this thread is just going to get bumped time and time again.

[kevgull]

Big piece on the official website on Cruise " The walking wounded warrior" and we have Nicho fully fit but not making the bench.

Now that's what I call Shambolic !

I would target Cruise all game if I were Sheridan.

[goodluckgull]

No worries "forever". Happy New Year to all.

[Phipsy]

It does seem incredible that cruise is not fully fit yet continues to play.with nico desperate to play. Talk about cutting your face to spite your nose!