QuoteWill be back training in March hopefully.
from what ive heard Chris' wage is surprisingly smalll for such a talented lad. And it would cost just as mch to release him. The club expect him back training pre-season.
Will be back training in March hopefully.
Chris is a left backOriginally Posted by Only1Rovers
So it was just a guess then? Thought so.
Out for at least 12months? The last I heard(from a good source) was expected to be 8 months.
The club might strike a deal with him(as was said about other players at Q & A) to pay a certain amount during off-season instead of full wages. That's also a guess on my part. I don't expect Butler to be released from his contract just because he's injured.
Life without Rovers, it makes no sense...it's a heartache...nothing but a fools game. S.R.F.C.
Spot on buddy.
Football is a business.Just because the poor lad broke his leg in unfortunate circumstances doesn't mean the club should hold onto him.
At the end of the day the decision comes down to: are we getting value for money. Is paying his wages for 10months (circa 20,000 I am guessing) worth it? Thats not up for us to decide its up to the board and manager.
Your wrong there son.
Clubs release players when they get long term injuries the whole time. (eg. In our case Poitr Bajdiak couple of seasons back) You will find a clause in the players contract to release him, or if not you sit down and sort out a compensation package with the player.
Obviously you can't terminate his contract and maybe thats what you were assuming.
What I'm thinking is that, if this were to happen, that it *could* end up costing more in legal fees, compensation etc, than keeping him for the duration of his injury.Obviously you can't terminate his contract and maybe thats what you were assuming.
Obviously, if the club sits down with him and agrees a package and he goes, then fair enough.
Still though, there is nothing substantial to this story, 'I heard a bloke down the pub saying...' etc, and we shouldn't really be entertaining it.
Some really distasteful comments on here, Chris told me himself he will be back in training by March the lad should be given every chance to get back.
Honestly he is a class act and can't wait to see him back in the bit o'red next season. The club stood by Cash when he was out and they will stand by Butler imo.
No, you couldnt in this case
No, as stated above this is not a guess Sligoman... this is what I was told following the incident from.... wait for it Sligoman...... "a good source".
Whats that comin' over the hill
It's the Monster,
The Cookie Monster!
I hope it's a good as source as your last scoop you give us "Cook to Shams"
I hope it's a good as source as your last scoop you give us "Cook to Shams"
Don't count the chickens yet!
I agree and hope he does return as the same player he was prior to the injury. There's no other "LEFT FULL" (well spotted SRFC 1928) in the league I would prefer in that position.
However, using this forum as place to throw out some views wheather they be speculation or fact seems to fall from a height on some people.
As said before; what I've posted regading Chris's future at the club is information that I've pick up over the the last number of months.
Last edited by Only1Rovers; 11/11/2008 at 10:58 AM.
Whats that comin' over the hill
It's the Monster,
The Cookie Monster!
Some disgraceful comments reguarding getting rid of Butler. That is not how things are done in football. As stated already the club stuck by Brian Cash and undoubtedly will do the same for Chris. Anyway I'd be surprised of the club's insurance will not cover a significant part of the costs associated with keeping Chris until he is fit again.
But why would they terminate his contract tell me?
What may happen is both parties feel best to part ways. Maybe chrissy heading back to England. Then both parties sit down to get a deal.
I think you fail to see the point in compensation. Should we keep the player in contract we will be paying him full wages as per contract. Should we agree compensation then the club are paying a percentage of this in a lump fee. So the club is actually saving money in the long run if Chrissy was not in Cook's plans.
Anyway all this is petty nonsense talk. The Club will stick by Butler.
Faz to return ? I would have him back on a free , are there any other decent players at Drogheda who would get a game for us ? from the article below it looks like they will all be released .
We might not be able to offer them anything near what they were on but at least they will get paid every week.
http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...n-1537087.html
I would have him back if he was playing for free, that's about it
Life without Rovers, it makes no sense...it's a heartache...nothing but a fools game. S.R.F.C.
I would have hughes b4 faz but if we have a budget for new players then maybe looking elsewhere would be best as players coming back doesnt work very well in my view although there are exceptions.
The article is interesting in that there is no admission from players, staff or their board that their financial committments were unsustainable even if the new stadium was built, if you only have a certain amount of revenue you can only spend that amount or sooner or later you will have problems - Drogs, Bohs,Shelbourne, Cork etc etc
I suppose the fact that Hughes is off for a trial game in South Korea is some sort of admission.
Whats that comin' over the hill
It's the Monster,
The Cookie Monster!
Its on the Bray forum that Cawley will be joining Rovers next season.
Hopefully this happens, can see him and O Grady working very well together in centre midfield.
Didn't Cookie try and sign before the start of this season ?
Coleman for Ireland
Brilliant news if true. Quality player. Didn't sign last year because of the Full-time set up. But with us being semi-pro next season its an opportunity for him to move.
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