From BBC Website

[NotTheRealSteveWest]

Grays chairman hits out at fans

Grays Athletic chairman Mick Woodward has warned a section of the club's fans not to risk driving captain Stuart Thurgood away from Bridge Road.

Thurgood has been offered a two-year extension to his current contract but has been the victim of strong criticism from some supporters.

 

Woodward told the club's website: "I know the season hasn't gone how we'd have liked and fans are frustrated.

 

But to vent your anger against one of the club's stalwarts is beyond belief."

 

Woodward added: "If this abuse continues and Stuart or indeed any other player feels that they can no longer stay with Grays Athletic I can personally ensure you all that this will have dire consequences on this club.

 

"Stuart is committed to Grays.

 

"He has only recently returned to the game following a serious injury and gives 100% out on the field."

 

 

 

[Eastside Urchin]

in all honesty i can't see MW being there too much longer,the fans obviously don't appreciate the work he has done for the club and the fact they have won the trophy twice in two years,most clubs outside the conference would be delighted with two trophy titles in two years and narrowly missing out on a third final in extra time

[YELLOW]

Some of the fans are not too keen on Woodward and would happily see him leave the club.

[ronin]

Originally Posted By: YELLOW

Some of the fans are not too keen on Woodward and would happily see him leave the club.

And then they will be in the same or probably a lot worse situation as us last season, without Woodward they could not pay the bills.

[Uncle Urchin]

perhaps it will take the shock of that happening before they realise how lucky they are to have him...

[Grays]

Originally Posted By: ronin

Originally Posted By: YELLOW

Some of the fans are not too keen on Woodward and would happily see him leave the club.

And then they will be in the same or probably a lot worse situation as us last season, without Woodward they could not pay the bills.

i would hate it for MW to walk and i apriciated what the man has done for grays but as you say if MW walks we could be worse than you infact we wouldnt as i know that someone would happy come and take over that is all i will say

[Eastside Urchin]

in hindsight they would take over but after thinking about it properly would they,enough people say they will do such things but when they realise there isn't money to be made most will walk away from it!

[ronin]

Originally Posted By: Grays

Originally Posted By: ronin

Originally Posted By: YELLOW

Some of the fans are not too keen on Woodward and would happily see him leave the club.

And then they will be in the same or probably a lot worse situation as us last season, without Woodward they could not pay the bills.

i would hate it for MW to walk and i apriciated what the man has done for grays but as you say if MW walks we could be worse than you infact we wouldnt as i know that someone would happy come and take over that is all i will say

If there is another backer willing to bankroll you in the Conference and pay Woodward back what he has loaned the club then you are lucky.

There`s certainly not many people about ready to throw serious money into a football club so to find 2 at 1 club is amazing. Just be careful that after seeing the books and seeing how much it really costs to compete at Conference level they don`t have second thoughts.