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Was allegedly in the crowd for the game. I assume the home crowd. Why would he be there, does anyone know? Did anyone have the misfortune of seeing the Harvey look alike?

No, Jordan Pavett was in with the away fans though.

I have to admit that when considering the goals he's scored for Chesterfield, if it was announced that he and Di Canio had 'made up' then I wouldn't be totally against his return.

This is purely on the basis that he was up for it though.

 If he and Di canio can sort their differences out then he could come good for us.

Di Canio strikes me as the sort who, once he is pissed off with someone he stays pissed off. Having said that, Clarke probably is exactly the striker we are looking for so if they do kiss and and make up I'm all for it.

I would say that Di Canio is a 'heat of the moment' sort of chap.

We shall see. For all we know Clarke could have been at the game to negotiate his way out!

I'd have said the opposite.

Bit of time to calm down and an apology and he'll be hugging Clarke and kissing him on the cheeks.

It would undermine all the discipline and teamwork Di Canio has installed in the squad.

We have to reward the players who submitted themselves to the hard work at the start of the season.

Could have "Van Hooijdonk gate" on our hands!!

Spot on. We don't need his goals anywya.

Yes.

But as you've said, we need to get out of this division and if L.C. can score the goals...?

We don't know what really went on behind-the-scenes - apart from Di Canio's irate criticisms immediately after the incident. L.C. was punished and it was lesson probably for the whole squad.

As long as he's on our wage bill, we might not have a choice.

I'd say its up to Clarke.

If he comes back, tail between his legs, apologizes and buys into the Di Canio ethos then I think we'll take him back.

If any player doesnt buy into the Di Canio way - then they wont be wanted here and will be got shot of. FACT!

I'd take him back if he gave assurances that he'd knuckle down (and followed through with it). He's the sort of player who would score horrible scrappy goals and that's what I think we're missing.

I agree. We'd have won by more than 1 goal with him in the side today.

Lets cash in. It might work out if he came back, but it might go horrendously. Why take that risk? Di Canio is in the best position to judge this one though I suppose. If he does take him back, it'll show he really, really rates him, because he'll look a little bit silly for going back on what he said.

We would have cashed in for sure if someone would have taken him. Wages a stumbling block i'm sure.

To be fair Chesterfield are payig nearly all his wage at the moment

I thought the rumour was that WE were playing the vast majority?

Apologies.... but why is he called Spatula?

Not from what i have been told

how much you heard he's on?

Something to do with Petula Clark and how Spatula is similar. No I don't get it either...

£6k is what I've heard.

with a healthy signing on bonus.

From what I can gather (I could be wrong and probably am) it is an he-he-larious play on words...i.e. Petula Clark / Spatula Clark.

As I say, I'm probably wrong but no fucker will explain it to me so that's the best I can come up with  ::)

5k plus goal bonuses etc

Figures. Usual source?
I was told 6k but no finer details ie bonuses to make it that figure.

Yeah would imagine those bonuses would take it up to that if he hit them. Yeah usual person mate

I've heard a lot on of shit. Alot of it on here too. I would quibble the 80% claim should be slightly higher.

Would not be surprised if he was paid more than our proper players though.

His 3 month loan is up on the 9th December so i tlooks like hes played his last game for Chesterfield, maybe hes made up the differences with PdC, maybe not, maybe hes about to sign for Clochester?

If, and its a big IF, hes made up with Paolo then I would accept him back, not with open arms, for now, but if hes proved he will eat humble pie and can train to the level accepted and he comes in and scores goals and doesn't disrupt the team morale then I would put it behind him.

Oh and I would expect his wages to be nearer £5k than the rumoured £6k hes on.

For the record, ive not heard anything.

Thanks for the 'heads up'. Keep us posted  8)

For me it all comes down to Paolo, if he forgives him and sorts it, then i'm on the same page despite how much I might not like it. Some how I fail to see if though.

He should be punished for dragging our name through the mud.

Extra running in training.  :nod:

I've heard that Yeo hasn't heard anything

If you've heard that Yeovil hasn't heard anything then that's good enough for me.

Source ?

Spatula was the first word that came to my mind. Nothing whatsoever to do with Petula Clark.

This was posted on a Col U forum. They were talking about him being at the game as well. The bloke sounds as confused as I am ???

Are you sure it was him ?, Swindon forum were talking about Leon 'Spatula' being there. At first I thought that was a local nickname/slur but in fact Spatula was signed from QPR and then fell out with Di Canio.
Clarke would be a good shout, Di Canio has said he will never play for STFC whilst he is in charge and had signed a two year contract in the summer. 9 in 13 for Chesterfield.

Ward was at Wolves 98-03 when Clarke was coming through the ranks. I'd be happy if JW's last input before being moved upstairs (to save redundancy) was to get Clarke to sign.

Am I right in thinking your a ColU local OST?

You're not wrong mate.

I was going to ask if you went yesterday but just read the matchday thread. I suggest you act as our mole in the south east, keep track of Clarke's movements and see if he throws a paddy when trying to buy a house

Shall I keep an eye on Leon S.patula as well? :hmmm:

Jebus stop confusing me. This is what the post on the Col U forum actually says..

Are you sure it was him ?, Swindon forum were talking about Leon 'S.patula' being there. At first I thought that was a local nickname/slur but in fact S.patula was signed from QPR and then fell out with Di Canio.
Clarke would be a good shout, Di Canio has said he will never play for STFC whilst he is in charge and had signed a two year contract in the summer. 9 in 13 for Chesterfield.

Ward was at Wolves 98-03 when Clarke was coming through the ranks. I'd be happy if JW's last input before being moved upstairs (to save redundancy) was to get Clarke to sign.

To be honest I wouldn't have him back now. In fact as soon as he went we seemed to pick up and have got a great record since he went on loan. I honestly think we don't need him now either. Having said that if Jervis is going back in January and De Vita is now going to be used soley on the left wing then that would only leave us with Magera, Kerrouche and Connell with Murray on loan (assuming he stays on of course).

Still plenty of scope for both Timlin and Clarke to return to be honest. I'm hoping neither do though.

I think PDC will point to the Clarke incident as one of the turning points of his managerial education. We've kicked on since he's gone, the team are playing as a team and I can't imagine he'll be welcomed back.

And Benson to replace Jervis?

Who knows. I'm sure we'll be back in for him. I'm sure other teams will as well though.

I cannot envisage a situation where Mr L Clarke will be welcomed back to the CG more than likely it is being arranged where and when he will train until something get's sorted in January as I cannot see him being wanted at 1st team training, we've done well without him and we don't need prima donnas who only want to play and not train properly

Leon Clarke can fuck off.

get off the fence and tell us what you really think!!

Where abouts are you OST?  I'm also in that neck of the woods.  You going to the Southend game tomorrow?

Between Colchester and Clacton. I will be giving Southend a miss tomorrow night but I will definitely be making the trip down there for the league game in January....unless we're still in the Cup that point :hmmm:

Crikey, you are pretty close to me then, as I am in Clacton (well, Holland soapy tit wank).  I'll definitely be there for the league game also, but thought tomorrow was a good chance to take the boys to their first away game as shouldn't be too busy. 

We're in Great Bentley so not far at all. We'll have to make our own 'North Essex Reds' flag or something  8)

Sounds like a good idea to me :)  Was hoping for a 3rd round clash against Ipswich soapy tit wank !!

We'll have to organise something for the Southend league game then mate

I was hoping for Ipswich away as well. Nice local game and I would have really fancied our chances against them. Still, I fancy our chances against Wigan. Yes, maybe we can do something for Southend although we may have a Cup game that day instead  ;)

Gary Rose tweeted saying there would be news regarding Clarke in the adver today, anyone got it?

Pretty sure his loan ended yesterday.

Will start on Saturday and score the winning goal and everybody will live happily ever after.

I think you are right, it was a 3 month that started on Sept 9th.

Interestingly the Chesterfield fans aren't all 100% sure they should sign him on a perm. I'd have though his goal tally would speak for itself, but I guess there is more to the game than just goals:

http://www.thecfss.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=36003&st=0

His last game for chesterfield is saturday, he won't play for stfc again, Paolo repects him as anyother player but canot forgive him and he hopes he can find a new club in January. im sure some will add more...

Is that what it says in the Adver? I knew his loan was up, just wondered what Paolo had said in regards to him playing again.

More or less.

Knew that whoever he signed for would be jinxed........Charlton lose 1-0 at Leyton Orient.

He scored a few goals and fair play but where where are Chesterfield in the league. :soapy tit wank:

A bizarre little saga is over and we got a player out of it.

I'm happy.

And his huge wages gone.

and his huge ego to

Just goes to show, there's someone for everyone....

He will be alienated by march

Picked up by a spaceship you mean tans?