Turner's future

[bingoballs]

Well hopefully shams pay us our compo and we can spend the money on a player that actually wants to play for us

[Sean South]

I'm sure that wrath will be partly in the form of a banner, which will be deemed offensive for some reason and result in another fine for the club a la the Boco/McGuinness incident.

He isn't worth the effort.

[jc46]

if the FAI lets Turner away with his shenannigans, they will have lost all credibility. John Delaney was up on his high horses with the Henry saga preaching fair play. Let him show fair play to Rovers and the door to Turner. That kind of behaviour would not be tolerated in any place of employment.

[dong]

He isn't worth the effort.

You're dead right. Scumbag.

[Only1Rovers]

Nobody was as big a fan of Turner as I was.... I was over the moon when I heard he signed.... but he can go take a running jump at this stage... If I was a manager of any other club I'd now question whether he'd be a good signing. In a era when top (European) clubs are losing respect from their own fans because of players who show no commitment to the cause, I'm delighted we've the likes of Conor O'G part of Sligo Rovers... He may not have the ability or natural talent of Turner but I'd sooner finish mid-table with squad players who want to represent our club than someone like Turner who's gonna walk at the sign of a slightly better offer.

[Guts&Glory]

Nobody was as big a fan of Turner as I was.... I was over the moon when I heard he signed.... but he can go take a running jump at this stage... If I was a manager of any other club I'd now question whether he'd be a good signing. In a era when top (European) clubs are losing respect from their own fans because of players who show no commitment to the cause, I'm delighted we've the likes of Conor O'G part of Sligo Rovers... He may not have the ability or natural talent of Turner but I'd sooner finish mid-table with squad players who want to represent our club than someone like Turner who's gonna walk at the sign of a slightly better offer.

Seanie C might arm wrestle you on that one!!!

[SkStu]

any developments on this? Has Sligo lodged a complaint with the FAI over this?

[SkStu]

well if he plays for Shams then surely it would be a case of them fielding an ineligible player (unless i took your post up incorrectly) and thus the FAI needing to deduct points (or whatever)? Has the FAI registered his Rovers or Shams contract?

My take: any court in the land would say that Rovers have a legally binding contract with Turner. It doesnt matter if the contract was the template used last year. The court would only look as to whether there was an agreement between Sligo and Turner. There certainly was. There is technically not even a need to reduce the terms to writing. The least Rovers can expect, if this is pursued through the courts, is that Shams will have to buy out his contract.

[sligorover]

well if he plays for Shams then surely it would be a case of them fielding an ineligible player (unless i took your post up incorrectly) and thus the FAI needing to deduct points (or whatever)? Has the FAI registered his Rovers or Shams contract?

My take: any court in the land would say that Rovers have a legally binding contract with Turner. It doesnt matter if the contract was the template used last year. The court would only look as to whether there was an agreement between Sligo and Turner. There certainly was. There is technically not even a need to reduce the terms to writing. The least Rovers can expect, if this is pursued through the courts, is that Shams will have to buy out his contract.

Thats more or less my thinking on this aswell, we'll have to be getting something out of this. Far as I know he hasn't been registered for either club.

Thanks for refering to us as Rovers by the way, good to see a Dub getting the names right

[SkStu]

hey, im on your turf here... i play by your rules....

[jc46]

well if he plays for shams then surely it would be a case of them fielding an ineligible player (unless i took your post up incorrectly) and thus the fai needing to deduct points (or whatever)? Has the fai registered his rovers or shams contract?

My take: Any court in the land would say that rovers have a legally binding contract with turner. It doesnt matter if the contract was the template used last year. The court would only look as to whether there was an agreement between sligo and turner. There certainly was. There is technically not even a need to reduce the terms to writing. The least rovers can expect, if this is pursued through the courts, is that shams will have to buy out his contract.

michael o'neill and turner a disgrace to irish football. We dont want our game brought down to the level of present day politics. Pat fenlon is an example of how business should be transacted and will be always welcome at the showgrounds

[jc46]

Michael o'neill and turner are a disgrace to irish football.we dont want our game brought down to the level of present day politics. Pat fenlon is an example of how business should be transacted and will always be welcome at the showgrounds

[avvenalaf]

That feckin' echo is back.

[Rasputin]

Looking forward to seeing Turner lining out for Shams.
Lets hope that his unsavoury past exploits and headline grabbing stories wont be dragged up in retribution for a turncoat mercenary, heaven forbid.

[Shedzer]

What the story with this now? With season starting in a week will we see Turner playing against us next saturday? I know he's not our player now but will we get compo etc. Any up dates?

[Oldred]

I wonder if the FAI are deliberately leaving judgement on this 'til after next weeks round of fixtures.
The dust will then have settled on the whole thing before the teams meet again.

[kkontour]

If Turner is a Sligo Rovers player, which appear to be the case, then surely hes our for the next few months. Even an aggreement with shams now would be too late as the transfer window is Closed.

[dong]

If Turner is a Sligo Rovers player, which appear to be the case, then surely hes our for the next few months. Even an aggreement with shams now would be too late as the transfer window is Closed.

I think to have him back now would do a lot more harm than good, if that's what you're suggesting kk?
It would decimate any morale, particularly when you have a squad with a good few new faces.

[kkontour]

I think to have him back now would do a lot more harm than good, if that's what you're suggesting kk?
It would decimate any morale, particularly when you have a squad with a good few new faces.

Not suggesting that at all.
I'd like to be rid of him after his antics, but even if rovers agree terms with shams, a transfer does not seem possible as the transfer window has closed.

[SkStu]

Not suggesting that at all.
I'd like to be rid of him after his antics, but even if rovers agree terms with shams, a transfer does not seem possible as the transfer window has closed.

i see where youre coming from kk but i think that it will go down like this - there are two valid contracts in force both signed prior to transfer deadline. He has breached one contract so you would either look for him to honour his contract or Shams would pay compensation for the breach of contract which would in effect nullify his contract with Rovers leaving Shams free to register his contract with them.