Chris Whelpdale and Ronnie Worster

[blues_fan_1]

Firstly- does anyone know if Whelpdale signed for Peterborough yet?

Secondly- anyone know if Ronnie Worster will be off in the summer as I've heard a few clubs were looking at him.

We have to try and keep hold of our younger plaers for next season to have a chance of going up!

[Rick the Dick]

According to the Peterborough Evening Telegraph Whelps is up there today finalising the deal:-

 

http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=2862448&sectionid=5151

 

 

[The Town Crier]

 

Don't tell anyone, but I just had a sneaky look at the soapbox and it seems Chris has already left us.

 

Truth is, Chris is in the enviable position of having a choice of which League Club he goes to.

 

Lots of League clubs have been keen to formally speak with him, these include Local clubs, Dagenham, Southend, and the much publicised Peterborough.

 

The current state of play is there are Two Main contenders which are in different Leagues.

 

Chris is a level headed young man and whichever club he chooses, I know he would have given it due consideration. He will make the right choice for Chris Whelpdale.

 

As Chris is two years into a three year degree cousre there is the slightest chance he may stay with us until he gains his degree, But to be perfectly honest I can't see that happening, and as much as I would love to See him in a Billericay shirt next season, I would be disappointed if didnt move on.

 

 

[Rick the Dick]

Thanks for the up-date TC. It's good to hear first hand what's happening & I guess you shouldn't believe everything you read in the papers Great for CW that he's generated such interest.

 

Are you able to shed any light on the Goalkeeping situation yet? Or isn't there a "situation" at all

[The Town Crier]

We expect to keep Both Billy and Ronnie for next season, sometimes people (agents)try to create as situation a that doesnt exist.

 

My own view is that agents at this level do more harm than good.

Look what happened to Danny Ekoku, signed for us on a Thursday, his agent then got him to sign for Walton & Hersham on the Friday for an extra few pounds, 5 weeks later he was sent packing and a bit later W & H were relegated. Hardly a career move was it.

 

 

An Agent has been claiming to represent Chris Whelpdale, which he doesn't, and because of his interference he almost made one League one club withdraw from negotiations.

Once the club found out the agent was acting completely off his own back, and he was not representing Chris, and he had No dealings with Billericay, the League club renewed their interest.

 

Within a few weeks we will have moved two players into the league in 5 months, Neither of those had agents, but both were patient and trusted us to do what right for them. We could have easily moved those players up to Conference South, or Conference National much earlier, and there they would undoubtedly have had a pay rise. Would an agent have rejected and advised against a move into conference football...I doubt it.

 

We have more talented youngsters, if there good enough, and when the time is right, we will make League clubs aware. What we wont be doing though is advising any of our players to take a small step up for a few quid when there is a real chance they can make it to league football by being patient.

 

But hey, some don't/won't listen and will always chase the pound note today instead of thinking about the five pound note which will be on offer tomorrow.

[jl]

Thanks TC

 

Any news of players retained or released for next season at all please?

[The Town Crier]

 

 

Player released, Adrian Allen

 

The others have either been retained, been offered re-engagement, or invited back to earn a place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Shoe Blue]

Thanks for taking the time to explain TC.

Our players are most fortunate to have the benefit of such sagacious handling.

[Keith.P]

Thanks for the summary TC. And from your earlier posting on this thread - Exactly as you said it on Wednesday at the club. Thanks for the update (from the proper horses mouth)

[Rick the Dick]

Originally Posted By: Shoe Blue

Thanks for taking the time to explain TC.
Our players are most fortunate to have the benefit of such sagacious handling.

I'll "see" your sagacious and "raise" you perspicaciousness

Thanks TC. Interesting comments on Agents etc.. Providing the club and the players have common aims, their appears to be no need for them at non-league level.

[Shoe Blue]

Now Rick, we don't want to make our TC blush!

[Keith.P]

[quote=Rick the Dick

I'll "see" your sagacious and "raise" you perspicaciousness

 

Can i go "Blind" ?!

[GazzaBTFC]

Following TC's comments, it proves that the club has the best intentions for the players and CAN advise independantly, without the influence or interuptions of an Agent. This must be refreshing attitude in the big old world of football...

 

The manager has put together a young squad of players, players that require advise from their peers, especially about their careers. It's certainly a responsibility for a club to take that seriously and act acordingly, which this club has and is doing. And this can only act in our favour...

 

The less cynical of us will say that the club is putting some hoenesty and integrity back into the proceedings of dealing with players and their careers, which is long overdue.

 

Well done.

 

 

[Claret Ferret]

can agents claim to represent a player when they don't? that's simply outrageous and should be illegal!

 

good luck to Chris W, wherever he may be next season.

[The Town Crier]

Originally Posted By: Claret Ferret

can agents claim to represent a player when they don't? that's simply outrageous and should be illegal!

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Well, this one did, illegal to lie CF, blimey we would all be in trouble if that law got passed

[Pitsea Pete]

good to see that most of our talented squad id staying together. Just read on the sqautters forum that our side was being dismantled and that we are relegation fodder for next season. And just to think that we finished above them this season!

 

RICAY TILL I DIE, IM RICAY TILL I DIE, I KNOW I AM IM SURE I AM IM RICAY TILL I DIE

[Rick the Dick]

Well, my Google Alert (yes, I wear an Anorak) for news about CW has gone crazy for the last few hours after a quite couple of days. Several stories in the press today but the gist of it all seems to be that Posh have beaten Southend to sign him. Or perhaps they've just a better PR department

 

http://news.google.co.uk/nwshp?hl=en&tab=wn&q=chris+whelpdale&ie=UTF-8&scoring=n

[Mr. Pharmacist]

Pitsea Pete, 1) it's been pointed out many a time (please try and keep up) that squatters do not pay rent and 2) 3rd comes before 4th. Bottom of the class Mr. Pete. You really are a pr*ck amongst pr*cks.

[Rick the Dick]

I think I'm starting to recognise Mr Pharmacists style. But why would he not post under his normal log-in?

[GazzaBTFC]

Originally Posted By: Rick the Dick

I think I'm starting to recognise Mr Pharmacists style. But why would he not post under his normal log-in?

What and deal with an "honest hand"? Only a handful of Clarets do that...