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Certainly nice to read that some of those who got chopped by Hilton have been in on trial.

Judging by comments all things considered they have done well. Lets see what happens. Still 3 needed to make up to 21 previously said. Now training steps up and another game on saturday.

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Always optimistic.

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21 I think someone said.

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If you review some of the videos of goals conceded Mr Ogle was at times slow to react when defending.

We still have no no.2 so I expect a RB is possible before season start.

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cassidystash wrote:

Abo Eisa released by the Cods. He’d do for 11 wouldn’t he?

I’m sure he’d turn up with his own set of crutches this time, would save a few bob.

Abo does what HE wants and at this level that isn’t wanted. Had his chance and wanted out so not for me.

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Players can ask if they can train with us, no cost to us. A new no.2 is due because we don’t have one listed.

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So Lead Sports Therapist appointed. Ciaran Pack.

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Butlers two principal, targetted signings still to come. Next week hopefully.

Well CassidysTash July 1st should be the start of several signings. Isn’t this the date when Mr Butlers no.2 starts, then the new keeper follows. For me as early as possible then they are all on the same fitness path.

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Have we got a new KIT MAN yet ? They are as vital as any.

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Andy Keogh ?

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Seems 125 had been ordered at one stage last night 17/06.

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Well called Cassisdys Tash. Just announced.

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Looks as though needs experience to work with and bring him on. Good look to him.

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Where they do the interviews is an echo chamber, the interview rambled.

Basically they will all be fit – well those here will be pending 2 offers to be accepted or rejected. Certainly JD was repetitive, blamed the same things every time. Did feel sorry for him, was obviously out of his depth.

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A shrewd move to bring further stability.

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Ferrite

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Just listened to Mr Butler 20 min interview. Could have been done in 7 minutes.

Going to do something like this then make it interesting.

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The club announced that John will leave the Attis Arena for the last time at 10.20am on Monday 10th of June. Followed by the family returning to the ground for the wake after the service.

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A good player with a 2 year deal that will start to establish stability in player turnover. CBs need that competitive edge re the red cards. Then you add Ross Barrows staying and a settled defence for season start is promising.

Next recruits will flesh out the bones.

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Tamworth didn’t have a Butterfield did they ?

Need players able to finish games and able to be selected 2 days later. And that would fit with Andy Butlers statement that players will be much fitter.

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So has Barrows. Another 1 year deal.

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Says 65% pay cut but what is 100% ?

Got to tell all the figures if you are accusing the club. Substantial cuts were warned before season end.
No alternative for me need to get the debt as near zero as possible.

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If they go then they go. Can’t put the club at risk so early when so much great work has been done to reduce the debt mountain.

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Was offered new terms and obviously Oldham have offered better terms and perhaps several others were between Oldham and us.

Budget had to come down before we are able to move forward from a base of strength.

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Perhaps they are doing something else at the moment and the announcement will follow when that is completed.

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I am sure Michelle and the board will do something. I believe he said he had followed the club since he was 10, sadly we know he passed aged 75, therefore John the club historian is part of the history of the club which is approaching 125 years old.

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Square Ball Bullimore wrote:

Thanks to everyone for sharing memories both on here and X. I’m sure his family will shed a tear at how well he was thought of by one and all. A complete one of a kind gentleman and legend.

I think John would have been surprised at how many people remember all his efforts for HIS team. For those who want to know a bit more about the club his books may still be available.

Well the research has been done so perhaps someone may think of maintaining the history of the club, I think he would appreciate that.

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Deereyme66

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Still do not understand how someone spends £11m can then ask for the £11M back when he it was he who loaned the club the money that he then spent having loaned HIMSELF the money and did so with seeking advice as to how risky the whole thing was !!

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Next season the first home game will be so strange, the shout “Draw Tickets, Half Time Draw Tickets” will only be in the memories.

You can replace players but how do you replace Scunthorpe Uniteds own ‘STAFFY’. He will never be forgotten, he is in the fabric of the club. The only plus in this is that he would be pleased at who now runs HIS club, that his club would be safe. His books told you what you needed to know about Scunthorpe United and its history and I think that series of articles in the programme regarding ex players in the 1st and 2nd World Wars are superb and emotional regarding their sacrifices. Wonder if anyone has looked at compiling them into a small book.

My sympathy to Christine and the boys. It was a pleasure knowing John and enjoyed all the chats we had over the seasons in the East Stand. God Bless Mr Claret & Blue. RIP.

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lesgeo wrote:

Worst manager? We’ve looked at this before.
Cox, Rooks and Bradley fighting for the honour. In fairness though, all three were badly lacking in proper resources.

With Ron Bradley didn’t his attention drift some what !! When I helped paint some bits of the ground I met Mr Bradley, he was very pleasant to chat too. Actually saw the new strip that ‘never was’, I think it was used in only 1 friendly and he wasn’t here much longer.

Cox and Rooks no argument. With JD Hilton knew exactly what he was capable of, why he accepted the job I will never understand. Keith Hill goes down as one of the biggest failures.

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Isn’t the close season good for ‘accurate’ guessing.

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