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Title: Batch quits Boston
Post by: youngchubby69 on August 28, 2017, 02:47:56 PM
Tom Batchelour has quit the club, a real shame and loss,was a shining light in a very poor team last season.
Apparently he can't commit to the club's training regime.
Title: Re: Batch quits Boston
Post by: Eddie Killick on August 28, 2017, 03:12:05 PM
On the bright side, that reduces our wage bill. Could we use the opportunity to look for a decent striker?
Title: Re: Batch quits Boston
Post by: youngchubby69 on August 28, 2017, 04:05:54 PM
Yes or a decent attacking midfielder, we seem to be overloaded with defenders.
Batch is still under contract so he can't go to another club, without they pay a fee for him.
Title: Re: Batch quits Boston
Post by: The Third Twin on August 28, 2017, 07:14:26 PM
Heard he had a bust-up with Hawley and Chapman. Downhill from there. Contracted to us for this season, so we cannot play anywhere else without our permission.
Title: Re: Batch quits Boston
Post by: youngchubby69 on August 28, 2017, 07:37:41 PM
Trinity want him, apparently he lives in the same village as Frecklington, and they know each other well, a plan probably hatched between them.
If I was Adam I would not cancel his contract,and make Trinity pay for him, a strong message needs to be sent out to the rest of the squad,if you don't play for us you don't play anywhere.
Title: Re: Batch quits Boston
Post by: green hats mate on August 28, 2017, 08:10:32 PM
Trinity want him, apparently he lives in the same village as Frecklington, and they know each other well, a plan probably hatched between them.
If I was Adam I would not cancel his contract,and make Trinity pay for him, a strong message needs to be sent out to the rest of the squad,if you don't play for us you don't play anywhere.
If Adam cancelled his contract it would make him available on a free transfer .
Title: Re: Batch quits Boston
Post by: tom and jerry on August 28, 2017, 08:12:28 PM
He's only on a 3 month deal
Title: Re: Batch quits Boston
Post by: Steelihat on August 28, 2017, 08:25:07 PM
Trinity want him, apparently he lives in the same village as Frecklington, and they know each other well, a plan probably hatched between them.
If I was Adam I would not cancel his contract,and make Trinity pay for him, a strong message needs to be sent out to the rest of the squad,if you don't play for us you don't play anywhere.

If Trinity wanted to sign him, they should have done so in the summer. Think Frecks has spent his budget, so can't see any fee being paid.
Think also that our manager is on as thin ice as yours, and probably neither will last  the season
Title: Re: Batch quits Boston
Post by: howmanynames2pick on August 28, 2017, 08:43:00 PM
listening to Trinitys game V NFU today...bit of a BUFC reunion
Nathan Stainsfield, Shane Clarke, Charlie Gatter, Jordan Richards, Alex Simmons, Heinrich Ravas
V
Ross Durrant, Kyle Dixon, Jack Barlow, Joe Pugh
can we swap Batch for Jordan Richards ..........
Title: Re: Batch quits Boston
Post by: youngchubby69 on August 28, 2017, 08:45:52 PM
Trinity want him, apparently he lives in the same village as Frecklington, and they know each other well, a plan probably hatched between them.
If I was Adam I would not cancel his contract,and make Trinity pay for him, a strong message needs to be sent out to the rest of the squad,if you don't play for us you don't play anywhere.

If Trinity wanted to sign him, they should have done so in the summer. Think Frecks has spent his budget, so can't see any fee being paid.
Think also that our manager is on as thin ice as yours, and probably neither will last  the season
[As in both cases, I would imagine that both club's don't have the funds to pay off their manager's anyway, so good or bad we may be stuck with them.
I do honestly think though that both Adam and Frecks will pull us through.
Title: Re: Batch quits Boston
Post by: green hats mate on August 28, 2017, 08:57:01 PM
listening to Trinitys game V NFU today...bit of a BUFC reunion
Nathan Stainsfield, Shane Clarke, Charlie Gatter, Jordan Richards, Alex Simmons, Heinrich Ravas
V
Ross Durrant, Kyle Dixon, Jack Barlow, Joe Pugh
can we swap Batch for Jordan Richards ..........

Jack Barlow and Joe Pugh !!!!!  God help them ,  roll on next Tues night .
Title: Re: Batch quits Boston
Post by: Tipps End Pilgrim on August 28, 2017, 08:57:09 PM
Happy with this. Great when heading balls coming towards him. Terrible if caught out with a ball over the top. No pace and limited mobility, even for a big man. Add to that he rarely threatens the opposition goal from set pieces - despite being the tallest player in the box. He's maybe scored once? Piergianni and Garner scored plenty.

Let's move on.

TEP
Title: Re: Batch quits Boston
Post by: Dipdodah on August 28, 2017, 09:36:51 PM
Happy with this. Great when heading balls coming towards him. Terrible if caught out with a ball over the top. No pace and limited mobility, even for a big man. Add to that he rarely threatens the opposition goal from set pieces - despite being the tallest player in the box. He's maybe scored once? Piergianni and Garner scored plenty.

Let's move on.

TEP

Totally agree, No great loss.
Title: Re: Batch quits Boston
Post by: green hats mate on August 28, 2017, 09:53:57 PM
Will not be missed .
Title: Re: Batch quits Boston
Post by: joshb on August 31, 2017, 10:10:46 AM
A lad who tried his best but yet again the common denominator being...

An evo stik player playing above his level. Like Gregg Smith and the majority of others, he just isn't good enough if we want to be serious about getting to the top end of this division

How many of our players would a top 7 side want from us who would help them push on? Nobody really
Title: Re: Batch quits Boston
Post by: green hats mate on August 31, 2017, 12:24:40 PM
A lad who tried his best but yet again the common denominator being...

An evo stik player playing above his level. Like Gregg Smith and the majority of others, he just isn't good enough if we want to be serious about getting to the top end of this division

How many of our players would a top 7 side want from us who would help them push on? Nobody really

Maybe 2 would be good enough ,  but why are they not producing it here ?  comfort zone ?

At least Adam will not have his players pilfered at the end of the season like Greene and Eustace !
Title: Re: Batch quits Boston
Post by: youngchubby69 on August 31, 2017, 01:37:28 PM
We do have some decent player's,they just need to develop and not be harassed and abused by some of our own fans.
Many players have come to this club over the years and have improved to become targets of league clubs.
Who to say some of this bunch will not.
The truth is that we don't have the money too compete for top players.