britman Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 An interesting development. http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/Hertford-Town-manager-surprised-skipper-Wade-s/story-26679073-detail/story.html Hertford Town boss Paul Halsey has reacted with surprise that Tommy Wade – his top scorer and captain last season – has joined Spartan League Premier Division rivals Hoddesdon Town. Wade, who won the Golden Boot award at Hertford Town's end of season presentations just a few weeks ago, tweeted on Tuesday: "Looking forward to the new season with @HoddesdonTownFC and @gavin_kelsey". The striker netted a hat-trick for Hertford when the Hertingfordbury Park side routed Hoddesdon 6-1 last season. Halsey said: "I spoke to him about four weeks ago and he told me he wasn't going to be playing, and next thing I know he's signed for Hoddesdon. "He wants to try his hand with them and that's fair enough – I wish him all the best. "No one is bigger than the club. I'll be looking to bring in another striker. "We've still got Leigh [Rose] and he's capable of scoring a lot of goals." The Blues boss added that he has retained the bulk of the side from last campaign, which saw them finish 11th in table and win the Herts Charity Shield. "We've kept everyone from last season apart from Tommy and George Laffar, who is going to Enfield Town," said Halsey. "I wish George all the best – he has a bright future ahead of him. "I'm looking to strengthen the squad with four or five new players. "We've kept Jack Friend [who made six appearances towards the end of the campaign]. He's what you want in a team, he's a leader. And we've got [keeper] Harry [Ricketts] – we'll build the side around them. "We will start afresh. We will not push things, we will take it week by week and progress." Hertford Town have lined up friendlies against Hadley Wood and Wingate on July 11, at home to Harlow on July 21 and then host Hanwell Town on July 25. "I'm looking forward to those games – they are all against good teams," added Halsey. Read more: http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/Hertford-Town-manager-surprised-skipper-Wade-s/story-26679073-detail/story.html#ixzz3cmq4qiG7 Follow us: @HertsMercury on Twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey8 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Good signing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprocket1 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Good signing!! Needs to carve some wood off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey8 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Needs to carve some wood off! Already started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebadiah Hongfield Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I'll have to try and make his return game to Hertford. Would love to see the 'warm reception' the Hertford faithful give him!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I'm sure it will be nought but a heros welcome after all he has done for Hertford. Couldn't have given more to them and deserves their respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebadiah Hongfield Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I'm sure it will be nought but a heros welcome after all he has done for Hertford. Couldn't have given more to them and deserves their respect. Doubtful. I have a feeling they might see it like this- he lied about not playing anymore, then joined another team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 That would be a shame. Shouldn't chastise players for trying to better themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Browne Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 That would be a shame. Shouldn't chastise players for trying to better themselves. Leaving a club that finished 11th last season to join a club that finished 19th last season is bettering oneself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Left? Was he under contract? If not he has left anywhere, season was over and he isn't/wasn't attached to anyone and in Hertfordshire managers own words he wasn't going to be playing for them as he wasn't going to be playing. If he was planning not to play then was talked out of it by Hoddesdon manager that's up to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprocket1 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 He thought he could better himself at Ware too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey8 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Proof is in the pudding ladies & gents. Let's judge at the end of the season shall we... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Leaving a club that finished 11th last season to join a club that finished 19th last season is bettering oneself The fishing is excellent today I see!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooden spoon Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 He joined due to ££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebadiah Hongfield Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Pound signs always help players decide what's best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I am actually shocked at some of the money rumours floating about this year. If Tommy wade is being paid to play i'm coming out of retirement and then still only using my left foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 If he is getting money at Hoddesdon then there have been huge changes. The Chairman squeaks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Browne Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 We all know there is no money paid to payers at Hoddesdon Town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick.ince Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 No money is paid...only cigars and bottles of fine brandy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 There is no money paid by any club to any SSMFL players. FACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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