porcupine wrote:Bomber Harris wrote:Docherty not in the squad tomorrow nor was at training today. See ya Greg ya wee prIck
Listen, let's not get offensive on something which is only speculation at this stage. Greg Docherty has been an excellent player for the Club over many years at all levels and does not deserve any abuse from BH or others.
Should he go to another football club, and for a significantly improved salary, then who would not do the same? Whether Sevco have the funds to pay Accies in the first instance, or to pay players on a long term basis, is for those who contract with them, to decide for themselves. Also whether regular football would be forthcoming is also a consideration.
If the Club has received a real 'cash' offer, for a figure which they see as required at this time, (due to their own financial mismanagement of the Club's bank account), then we should really try to understand why this 'sale' is possibly going through.
This does, in no way, make most of us happy about possibly loosing a good player at this point, We weaken the team, just before an important Cup tie, and let go someone who would probably have a much greater value for himself, and the Club. with another full season under his belt. For GD to possibly go to Rangers, is still a short-sighted policy decision on all fronts, IMO.
Couldn't agree more - my only concern is that we receive a significant portion (if not all) of the cash up front - Rangers are flirting dangerously with the exact situation that liquidated them only 6 years ago. Given that they couldn't fork out the money up front for either Cumming or Murphy leaves me worried.
In terms of the move from Greg's perspective - he is a massive Rangers fan (we all know that) and the other thing that might be keeping him here is his girlfriend (sounds daft but is plausible) - he will make a lot more money playing for the club he supports, and gets to stay local.
I'm just gutted that he will be lining up against us. Would much rather he stayed until the end of the season and went down south for a much greater sum of money, but if he wants to move the club wont stand in his way.