Craig Mackail-Smith.....

[Webbo MFI]

DAGGERS SIGN ARLESEY DUO

26/05/2004

 

Dagenham & Redbridge have announced the signings of Craig Mackail-Smith and Shane Blackett from now Southern League Eastern side Arlesey Town.

 

Congrats to him

 

[YB941 5thD EFM ~soul~]

Another great bit of business, offloading Craig.

 

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[Woody]

I'd like to second that, well done to Craig. At least the Daggers can see the potential in him and good for them. He was never given any real chance at St. Albans, just needed a bit of encouragement and some decent coaching (I acknowledge that may be asking quite a lot). Steve Cook and Steve Castle obviously couldn't see the potential.

 

Similar situation with Jon Challinor, I'm told Steve Castle didn't rate him. Paul Fairclough clearly does. Worrying, very very worrying. Even now, we have a pipeline of players feeding through from the youth and reserves with just as much potential, only more so but will it be recognised and acted upon? Shouldn't think so for one minute. <img src="/images/graemlins/angry.gif" alt="" />

[Rob_the_Saint]

It's a big jump from the Ryman Division 1 North to the Conference National but I expect he will do well eventually. We may well come across him playing against us in a Capital League game.

 

I thought loaning him out to Arlesey was a good idea to get his confidence up and a few goals under his belt, unfortunately he decided to stay so it was their gain and our loss.

[AFF]

"..loaning him out to Arlesey.."

 

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[EFM The Firm, The Voice]

Quote:

Woody said:

Similar situation with Jon Challinor, I'm told Steve Castle didn't rate him.

Well it was obvious we didn't need him, the midfield of Oakes, Wraight, Castle and AN Other did a splendid job of taking us to the dizzy heights of 19th ..... honestly, where is Challinor now, nowhere!

[YB941 5thD EFM ~soul~]

Seems the current coaching lot can't see the potential in Deacon either.

 

He won't be with us next season.

 

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[AFF]

Potential?

 

Greg played in 42 games last season and was my MotM in more than one, including the Bedford game. [Get the video, Zealster. You will enjoy that one!]

[YB941 5thD EFM ~soul~]

Yes, Greg is a very good player, AFF, but surely you must agree he has the 'potential' to be even better??

 

 

[AFF]

Give him one of the Club's Ferraris, then he'll stay.

[YB941 5thD EFM ~soul~]

Give him the money he warrants. That should also persuade him.

 

 

[AFF]

Money?

 

I have suggested that we should change the system next season. All players should be required to pay a modest sum to be a 'Playing Member' of St Albans City F.C., say £35 for the season. On matchdays, those who play should pay, say £4.50 match fee which will cover the cost of laundry and that chap's salary for taking the team sheet from the manager to the referee one hour before kick-off. For that, the players also get a jug of beer and the sandwiches.

 

It has some merit.

[EFM The Firm, The Voice]

I'm sure Castle will still see the potential of Neil Gough though!

[AFF]

No sandwiches for Neil.

[Rob_the_Saint]

They should also take it in turns to drive to away matches in three or four of the larger cars, the drivers to be re-imbursed for petrol costs from the matchday fee. More room on the coach for supporters then.