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Anyway, we havent heard a single thing on David Dukes contract

Do you lot think that the 'booing' he recieved earlier on in the season is playing over in his mind while he is deciding if he is going to stay here?

It would be stupid if he didnt sign for that reason, he was very good last season after a dodgy start and we'd miss him esp the fact he can play a few positions in the team and at the moment our sqaud is looking very thin, even thinner without our right/left/back/winger/central midfielder

He's just waiting to see what else is on offer....the Darlo rumour would certainly interest him as he comes from Durham....if nothing better is definite then he'll most likely sign.

 We might evn love him for being 'loyal'

I love him already Reg-he's got more bollocks than Howard and Igoe put together.

I would be happy to see him sign.

Me too, I've always thought he has been a useful player. Nothing special mind.

to be fair he doesn't complain when he gets played out of position, always good to have a utility player

Neither has Igoe in fairness.

I wouldn't mind being played in bloody goal if I played for STFC.  Too much is said about loyalty/reliability etc.  If you're being paid nigh on 1K a week you pay where you're bloody well told to and ****ing behave yourself while you're at it.  I'm sick of overpaid wankers complaining about how their swimming pool isn't big enough.   :x

Duke is an average cunt like most of the others, but has admittedly been quiet when talking about potential other moves.  Whether he's from oop nooorf or not, talking an offer such as LEAGUE TWO Darlington seriously is pathetic - an oversized stadium and poor future prospects would mean he's only interested because of finances, which for me is a poor reason (I don't care what you say about a footballer planning for their future, they're not unemployable at forty you know!).

Perhaps Duke is looking over the Darlington contract because he doesnt want to play here anymore because he thinks the fans hate him because they booed him really badly at the start of the season...

I hope not, as here you can see most want him to stay. Me included. I just hope the booing isnt playing on his mind at all while deciding his future

The booing he receieved acted as a catalyst for probably his best form since he's been at the club, especially once he had Holmes in front of him meaning he wasn't totally exposed by a 'winger' drifting inside all the time.

I booed him against Torquay, I regretted it instantly and I still do. I would like to see him sign though.

I don't think he is worthy of a new contract.  He has been too bad for too long, and i await the day i can turn up at the County G and not have to suffer his inept performances.  His only talent is to be the only person i know that can jockey the opposition winger for 80 yards down the pitch and let him get a cross in.


I would withdraw all 3 contract offers now, and force those players elsewhere, as they obviously aren't passionate about playing here.

i dont really care if he re-signs or not TBH

He is crap when in defence, but he would be good as a back up midfielder.

Average player.

Keeping him depends on whether we can attract better players (obviously). Under normal cicumstances I'd say get rid and replace, but I am not sure if we did that we'd definitely get an improved replacement.

Yeah, dont offer Duke a new contract good one :roll:

He was one of our better players last season, and the season before come to think of it

Still lets get rid, we will have a much better starting 11 next season without him

GK:

RB: Jenkins
CB: O'Hanlon
CB: Ifil
LB: Nicholas

RW:
CM: Pook
CM: Miglioranzi
LW:

ST: Fallon
ST: Roberts

Subs
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:

Champions!

Parkin is still here you know!  :twisted:

I'm determined to keep the bugger, without him we're in trouble.

Oh and you forgot Ashan Holgate.... D'oh.  :|

Seriously dont think Parkin will be here come August

Holgate hasnt got a pro contract.....

Suppose I could have added Lapham on the lef wing!!!

or you could wait until we get a replacement for Duke??
Just a suggestion.

I still cant remember him being 'one of our better players' in many games, let alone seasons.

 Blackcurrant....when I read your posts now I can't help but have a voice box sound as my inner dialogue.   Am I meant to?

 I'd be very happy to see Daisy sign up again.....if he got 2 more years he'd be 7/10 of the way to a testimonial.

if it helps, Reg.

 :shock:  I think the fans deserve a testimonial for enduring him...

Unfair, he's not been that bad. Everyone has good and bad games. Some just seem to be picked up more by the fans.

Dasiy has been a loyal servant to this club whilst others have come and gone.

His contract offer must be crap if he is considering a League 2 club.

Dukes not anything special and I have besmirched him at times. He does get the job done though, is a versatile player and one that plays with a good professional attitude. I hope we can keep him tbh, even though I have said otherwise in the past.

i would like to see duke sign.
like someone sed, everyone has been in consistent(1 or 2 aside) but people just latch on to duke and notice his mistakes more.

he has done more positive than negative last season which is more than i can say for evans, igoe, howard and a few more. Also gets his head down and plays where-ever.

:soapy tit wank: Duke is shite, I hope he leaves.

He's off:


"DAVID Duke’s County Ground farewell is likely to be witnessed by around 18,000 adoring fans.

The Scotsman will be among those at the long-awaited Elton John concert tomorrow and that is expected to be his last appearance on the Wiltshire stage.

Duke’s exit from the club is likely to be confirmed following a telephone conversation with Andy King on Monday.

Manager and player will have one final chat although the odds are heavily in favour of Duke starting the season elsewhere.

The versatile former Sunderland man has told the Evening Advertiser that he has two other irons in the fire, although does not wish to disclose the clubs concerned at this stage.

As it stands, it looks as though the 26-year-old has kicked his last ball for Town after notching up 200 league games for the Wiltshire club."

so we've now lost someone who can

a. play alot of different positions well
b. chips in with alot of assists
c. started over 40 games last season (away start more? Evans?!)

Out of all the out on contract players I think we may well just miss Duke the most and not realise it till he's gone

I hope all those twats that booed him last season are pleased with themselves and are still pleased with themselves when we are playing a bunch of kids and losing 5-0 every week

Division 3 here we come.....

I booed him and I'm not pleased with myself, never have been. I think we'll miss his versatility and I'd still like to see him stay but it's hardly the end of the world.

Adios daisy wnot miss you too much....until we need to find another scape goat

Maybe Gurney might return?

duke isn't shite, but he is leaving.

DV85 makes a good point about assists-he was top of the list last season.Yeah he cost us a couple of goals-but not as many as Evans or Heywood.

anyone know if he's left or not!? and Igoe what's he doing?! official site only has stuff about Elton John! they had to decide today i believe.

expect we'll get a text message or something maybe? who knows