Realistic Targets?

[Spencer_White]

Fulham paid millions for Bouazza.

[Spencer_White]

Sam Parkin's been released by Walsall!

I was one of those who really wanted him back last summer. But it was pretty obvious at the Bescot last autumn that his legs have gone. He was never fast, but he always had quick and nimble feet at Town. When he played for Orient on loan that Boxing day I thought he still looked OK, probably their best player that game. Playing for Walsall, Sam's legs looked like they were made of concrete. Dont think he even made the squad for the game at the CG?

[joteddyred]

Sam Parkin's been released by Walsall!

Dont think he even made the squad for the game at the CG?

I think he did - seem to remember him warming up at the side and getting a big cheer - or was that the season before?  Another player who never quite made it after leaving us due to injuries etc.

[Iffy's Onion Bhaji]

Yeah he was on the bench and got a nice ovation from the TE when he was warming up on the touchline by the Arkells. Sadly I too think his days at this level are numbered. Walsall and Orient fans didn't rate him at all.

[Arriba]

Sam Parkin's been released by Walsall!

I was one of those who really wanted him back last summer. But it was pretty obvious at the Bescot last autumn that his legs have gone. He was never fast, but he always had quick and nimble feet at Town. When he played for Orient on loan that Boxing day I thought he still looked OK, probably their best player that game. Playing for Walsall, Sam's legs looked like they were made of concrete. Dont think he even made the squad for the game at the CG?

i too was one who wanted him to return.not anymore, as he's fucked really isn't he.

[OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR]

We certainly got his best years at Swindon. It's also a very good example of why Billy Paynter was exactly right to snap Leeds' hands off when they came along offering 8k per week or however much it was (probably about that) One minute you're good, the next you're fucked.

[leefer]

We certainly got his best years at Swindon. It's also a very good example of why Billy Paynter was exactly right to snap Leeds' hands off when they came along offering 8k per week or however much it was (probably about that) One minute you're good, the next you're fucked.

Yeah..right for him personally,good deal for him with three years contact etc.
But i cannot help thinking he was playing within himself the last few matches to safeguard his deal..which to be frank is scandalous bearing in mind the importance of those matches to Swindon FC...he was shite both Charlton matches and embarasingly shite v Millwall.

[Dr Pierre Chang]

Yeah..right for him personally,good deal for him with three years contact etc.
But i cannot help thinking he was playing within himself the last few matches to safeguard his deal..which to be frank is scandalous bearing in mind the importance of those matches to Swindon FC...he was shite both Charlton matches and embarasingly shite v Millwall.

Of course he wasn't ffs, absolute rubbish leefer.

Every player was shite against Millwall, Paynter wasn't the worse, same as the 1st half V Charlton in which every player was poor, and Paynter clearly wasn't fully fit.

[leefer]

Of course he wasn't ffs, absolute rubbish leefer.

Every player was shite against Millwall, Paynter wasn't the worse, same as the 1st half V Charlton in which every player was poor, and Paynter clearly wasn't fully fit.

So your doubting DW then Chris...he was adamant he wouldnt play Paynter if he wasnt 100% fit.
The fact is he was fit...but was shite....in my opinion.

[Dr Pierre Chang]

So your doubting DW then Chris...he was adamant he wouldnt play Paynter if he wasnt 100% fit.
The fact is he was fit...but was shite....in my opinion.

I think it was clear to see that he wasn't fit at Charlton. Agreed he was shite, I just find the  comment about him 'playing within himself the last few matches to safeguard his deal' absolutely laughable.

[leefer]

I think it was clear to see that he wasn't fit at Charlton. Agreed he was shite, I just find the  comment about him 'playing within himself the last few matches to safeguard his deal' absolutely laughable.

Why?

[Dr Pierre Chang]

Just utter bollocks. He scored 4 goals in the last 3 games of the regular season. As I said, it was clear he was not fully fit at Charlton away and was shite, but in the 1st half every player was and he was taken off shortly after half time. Agreed he was again shite in the final, but he wasn't the worse player on the pitch.

I'm far from Paynters biggest fan, but in my opinion that comment is pure bitterness and rubbish because he has left.

[joteddyred]

According to a very good inside source Swindon have an agreed cap in place for a weekly wage, which the likes of Lucas, Greer and Douglas are on.  Paynter was offered £1,000 a week above that cap on a 2 year deal, but Leeds offered £2,000 a week more for a 3 year deal.  In that respect, I'm glad he didn't accept, because that potentially could have caused unrest amongst other players who would feel they deserved more money and suddenly we're back down the road of paying more than we can afford.

In regards to Leefer's point, I completely agree.  Injured or not, he was shite in the last few games he played in.  If Nick Watkins comments that he'd made up his mind to go to Leeds sometime ago are correct, then I personally don't believe a player whose heart and mind weren't with the club should have started such an important game as a play of final at Wembley, even more so if not fully fit.  Purely my opinion of course!

[leefer]

Just utter bollocks. He scored 4 goals in the last 3 games of the regular season. As I said, it was clear he was not fully fit at Charlton away and was shite, but in the 1st half every player was and he was taken off shortly after half time. Agreed he was again shite in the final, but he wasn't the worse player on the pitch.

I'm far from Paynters biggest fan, but in my opinion that comment is pure bitterness and rubbish because he has left.

Yep you are right it is bitterness,i wont lie....the whole move has left me tottally pissed off.
I will tell you something Chris....if he didnt have a deal lined up and being out of contract my guess is he would have worked his bollox off in the final to get the best deal possible at Swindon....he didnt work his bollox off because he knew he was gone and it really didnt matter to him personally...unless he got an injury of course then the deal would have fell through.
Call me old fashioned but he wasnt going to put 110% in was he.
Its called the modern day footballer Chris....so if you think i am abit bitter then you are right.
Lets leave it now though and agree to disagree....hes History now.

[OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR]

....hes History now.

Who is?