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February 5, 2013, 2:48pm
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Darren Barnard. Ex Chelsea and Bristol City left winger/left back, and had a few great years at Barnsley where he played in the Premiership, had scored a fair few beauties in his time as well. Looked like a great signing especially when he scored that goal against Derby from about 40 yards on his debut. Joined town in the Championship, left 2 years later with the club relegated to the 4th tier. Says it all really.


He was decent enough but he was 32 and on his way down when we signed him.
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In what way did Forecast excite you?

He is far the worst goalkeeper ever to turn Pro though.


Because he was being touted as a future england gk. But he was crap!!!!
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Paul Warhurst. In his career he was called up for England, was bought for millions and won the Prem title with Blackburn.

A quick search revealed that in his final 4 seasons, he played for 10 different clubs including Forest Green and us unfortunately.
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Paul Warhurst. In his career he was called up for England, was bought for millions and won the Prem title with Blackburn.

A quick search revealed that in his final 4 seasons, he played for 10 different clubs including Forest Green and us unfortunately.


I must admit I do get a little bit of excitement when we sign a veteran ex Premier League player, you never expect too much but its sometimes handy to have, and nice to see players such as that playing for us for a short while.

Dean Gordon was another, I didn't think he did all that badly though to be fair.


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February 5, 2013, 4:48pm

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Can't say I was over impressed when we signed him to be fair, how many goals did he score? 2 in 2 years ?


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Steve Chettle
Lee Ashcroft - 500K
Tommy Widdrington  - 300K (May as well of played with 10 men all season)
Michael Jeffrey
Des Hamilton
Chris Lewellyn
Danny Boshell
Tony Crane
Matthew Heywood
Greg Pearson (Although to be fair, don't think he's had enough chance like Andy Cook has been given.)


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JLAA was effing terrible. he had physical attributes only.
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JLAA was effing terrible. he had physical attributes only.


Disagree, decent player at the lg1/2 level, lets face it he realised he had signed for  a rubbish team with fans that moan at the slightest error, no wonder he didn't pull up any trees while he was with us but managing a very good career at lower league level. Think how many players we signed that were good when they arrived and then were coached into crapness by our managers before S & H arrived
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Ray Lancaster was supposed to be good but the sea air effected him was the excuse ,

Alick Jeffery was a wonder boy while at Donny, broke his leg 3 times so by the time he came to us on loan or trial he was poor,


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