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Rob_the_Saint Newbie

Rob_the_Saint

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I thought he (Roberts) was in prison!

 

Here's what his ex-chairman said about him...

 

"I feel compelled to set the records straight regarding the departure of Graham Roberts from Carshalton Athletic on 9th June 2003.

 

"There are many people who felt that the Boards decision was harsh in reducing the playing budget for the current season this was necessary due to the overrun of £40,000 last season some of which never reached the players pockets.

 

"I was astounded when I discovered that Graham had on more than one occasion fined the players for poor performances and in one instance a whole weeks wages, which he had kept for himself. We had three young contract players in our reserve side some of who throughout the season received reduced wages or none at all.

 

"There was evidence of ghosting players who never got paid and promised goal bonuses were never paid.To top it all there were ten players who never received their final wage packets at the end of the season from Graham who was in possession and in control of those monies. The club has now addressed these issues having to again pay the players concerned.

 

"All in all we achieved promotion as Ryman League Division One South champions something we are proud of but at a price and at the demise and sacking of our manager Graham Roberts for misappropriation of club monies and who, unbeknown to the rest of his football management team, duped the club by keeping thousands of pounds for himself and leaving us to pick up the pieces."

 

 

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Uncle Urchin Newbie

Uncle Urchin

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Oi ...you lot...I'll come and do the job for ya.....5 grand a week in readies should do it....for me that is...and another 10 grand a week for the players and we'll win the essex thameside trophy....

 

well someone will one day... <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

 

Rob Newman is yur man....top coach and available...

 

make sure I can get me 'elicopter into the ground for the return match as well...Thornsy cant get those trains running on time... <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

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AFF

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Hi Uncle Urchin.

 

It's good to hear from friends old and new at times of trouble. However, don't be mislead. This is no more than 'a little local difficulty', particularly in comparison with darker days a couple of years ago.

 

No problemo.

 

I don't think that we'll be requiring the services of Rob Newman. We have a UEFA Grade A coach at present, thanks all the same.

 

I'm looking forward to seeing you in March. 'Doubles' over the good guys are relished here. Good luck for the rest of the season. Was last Saturday really a bit on the flaky side?

 

If your man really needs somewhere to park [?] the flying machine, let us know!

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