Ex Tiger...I do not see any benefit in specifically highlighting who I am talking about..
It is very hard to keep players once they contemplate potentially greener pastures...and in my experience its hard to turn around players once they have made their minds up. There is a good argument that says that if players are unsure about the club, where they fit in or how it is run....well perhaps they are better off moving on anyway...because often the mid season quiet gripes and whinges can cause more damage than any obvious issue..
I understand that some former club leaders were pleaded with to stay over the years and even given senior leadership positions and extra money....only to move to rival clubs purely as players...playing at a club goes two ways...and loyalty can be a forgotten element.....speaking of which a little birdy told me that Ben Raidme assured the club he will play at Grovedale in 2011 should he be available....loyal to the bone and an outstanding character. That's what every club wants....players who want to be there..
It is very hard to keep players once they contemplate potentially greener pastures...and in my experience its hard to turn around players once they have made their minds up. There is a good argument that says that if players are unsure about the club, where they fit in or how it is run....well perhaps they are better off moving on anyway...because often the mid season quiet gripes and whinges can cause more damage than any obvious issue..
I understand that some former club leaders were pleaded with to stay over the years and even given senior leadership positions and extra money....only to move to rival clubs purely as players...playing at a club goes two ways...and loyalty can be a forgotten element.....speaking of which a little birdy told me that Ben Raidme assured the club he will play at Grovedale in 2011 should he be available....loyal to the bone and an outstanding character. That's what every club wants....players who want to be there..
