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Re: Grant Holt

Post by GTBLUE » Sat Nov 04, 2017 9:51 pm

paddy71 wrote: Sat Nov 04, 2017 9:48 pm
GTBLUE wrote: Sat Nov 04, 2017 9:39 pm If it was the other way round everyone on here woild be calling Holt a tosser. I think he is.
If the cap fits GTblue
Explain. Makes no sense.

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Re: Grant Holt

Post by boyliegladbach » Sat Nov 04, 2017 10:09 pm

GTBLUE wrote: Sat Nov 04, 2017 9:39 pm If it was the other way round everyone on here woild be calling Holt a tosser. I think he is.
What? If Barrow signed for holt?

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Re: Grant Holt

Post by RedWeb » Sat Nov 04, 2017 10:32 pm

Well, this thread sure goes to show you can't please all of the people all of the time!

I for one welcome the news, if confirmed.

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Re: Grant Holt

Post by blue future » Sat Nov 04, 2017 10:44 pm

GTBLUE wrote: Sat Nov 04, 2017 9:39 pm If it was the other way round everyone on here woild be calling Holt a tosser. I think he is.
Or is Holt abiding with league protocol and will not say anything to Kings Lynn until the official period for him to talk to Barrow starts. Yes we all know it is probably done and dusted already.
But Holt has the chance of working with a top non league manager that was until recently working in the football league. Would he get the same class experience at King Lynn. Its life! Crap happens, we have had a torrid time so, so what if Grant wants to further himself. I see it as an honour he thinks that our club and new boss is where he thinks it is best to learn.

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Re: Grant Holt

Post by HenneysKnee » Sat Nov 04, 2017 11:00 pm

I genuinely can’t remember the majority of our fan base (looking at social media etc) being this excited in a very long time

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Re: Grant Holt

Post by SKIPPER » Sat Nov 04, 2017 11:25 pm

If this is correct,fantastic. However until I see official confirmation it has all the hallmarks of another PR disaster and if it doesn't come off the sh1t really will hit every fan on the Casson ranch,though it clearly wouldn't be their fault.As I read it at the moment we have given Kings Lynn seven days notice of approach and nothing else. From there someone has picked it up and run with it.Don't get me wrong, this has the potential to be our 'Dave and Daz' moment and propel us on a good run,but the backlash if it doesn't happen will be merciless.

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Re: Grant Holt

Post by Pedro » Sat Nov 04, 2017 11:34 pm

paddy71 wrote: Sat Nov 04, 2017 8:45 pm A signing (player or coach) like this obviously means PC is tightening the purse strings. Well done Paul and Andrew. Over to you Pedro ;)
Thanks glad to see we are following protocol yet again suppose its the way of the world Donald Trump would be proud of us.
A really good signing and from a Evostik club thats really burst the budget , Holt is a improvement. all we need now is 2 wingers at least one midfielder and a centre half.

Let me know paddy when we actually pay a fee for a player .

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Re: Grant Holt

Post by Moribund » Sun Nov 05, 2017 12:20 am

liverpoolann wrote: Sat Nov 04, 2017 9:35 pm Having read that non league article where he said it was a no brainer he sign for kings lyn cos of family etc and assistance in coaching role I think he has not treated them well.Yes he is ex pro played high level loads of experience
but appears he just following the money if coming back here.I can understand the people who think he be good asset but can’t say I am impressed with way he has gone about things.
Signing for Kings Lynn, he swapped no work for paid work - no brainer.
Now he's swapping non contract for a secure deal - that's a no brainer.

If he wasn't Grant Holt, and we just signed some random striker who'd been at Kings Lynn for five minutes, you wouldn't care less about how he'd gone about things.

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Re: Grant Holt

Post by spirit of 1990 » Sun Nov 05, 2017 12:22 am

paddy71 wrote: Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:30 pm
spirit of 1990 wrote: Sat Nov 04, 2017 5:23 pm How this one stopped under wraps has amazed me!
Binnyj told me days ago,keep up spirit ;)
Of course he did Geoff.....he doesn't even know what day we play on never mind what happened "day's ago"
We didn't underestimate them, we just didn't think they were that good.

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Re: Grant Holt

Post by alvin » Sun Nov 05, 2017 12:22 am

Win win everybodys happy just get behine cassons and club come on bafc..holt back in barrow [SwearFilter] brill

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Re: Grant Holt

Post by Moribund » Sun Nov 05, 2017 12:22 am

GTBLUE wrote: Sat Nov 04, 2017 9:51 pm
paddy71 wrote: Sat Nov 04, 2017 9:48 pm

If the cap fits GTblue
Explain. Makes no sense.
I think he's calling you a tosser.

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Re: Grant Holt

Post by paddy71 » Sun Nov 05, 2017 8:09 am

spirit of 1990 wrote: Sun Nov 05, 2017 12:22 am
paddy71 wrote: Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:30 pm

Binnyj told me days ago,keep up spirit ;)
Of course he did Geoff.....he doesn't even know what day we play on never mind what happened "day's ago"
:lol:
how we get there i don,t no.Barrows on the way

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Re: Grant Holt

Post by Jim » Sun Nov 05, 2017 8:52 am

SKIPPER wrote: Sat Nov 04, 2017 11:25 pm If this is correct,fantastic. However until I see official confirmation it has all the hallmarks of another PR disaster and if it doesn't come off the sh1t really will hit every fan on the Casson ranch,though it clearly wouldn't be their fault.As I read it at the moment we have given Kings Lynn seven days notice of approach and nothing else. From there someone has picked it up and run with it.Don't get me wrong, this has the potential to be our 'Dave and Daz' moment and propel us on a good run,but the backlash if it doesn't happen will be merciless.
The club management seem to have done things by the book. The leak apparently came from Kings Lynn. The club statement only came in response to that leak. I cannot understand why any backlash should happen against the Cassons or the club in general.

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Re: Grant Holt

Post by BoltonBlue » Sun Nov 05, 2017 8:56 am

Fantastic to have Grant back at the club that kickstarted his impressive career, what he’ll have left in the tank for this level remains to be seen but of corse brings a wealth of experience to pass on to the current squad/future squads.
Credit to the club for this one, add to that the open training session for kids earlier in the week. Realy hope similar things continue.

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Re: Grant Holt

Post by Bluebarrowman » Sun Nov 05, 2017 9:45 am

BoltonBlue wrote: Sun Nov 05, 2017 8:56 am Fantastic to have Grant back at the club that kickstarted his impressive career, what he’ll have left in the tank for this level remains to be seen but of corse brings a wealth of experience to pass on to the current squad/future squads.
Credit to the club for this one, add to that the open training session for kids earlier in the week. Realy hope similar things continue.
He can certainly help make the strikers at the club better players especially the younger ones like Yuosuff,White and Harry P with his knowledge and experience.

Also he has crested a feel good factor already and he isn't here yet.

Lots of fans wanted him in as manager but to me this allows him to learn his trade in management alongside an experienced head in Pennock.

After the last few months it's great to have positivity back.

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