Midlands Yellow 3,825 Posted October 5, 2021 Huckerby stands out and maybe Bradley Johnson too. Any other players spring to mind over the decades regardless of whether they stayed or left? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,518 Posted October 5, 2021 Kenny Foggo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,093 Posted October 5, 2021 Didn't I read that Kevin Reeves was reluctant to depart to Manchester City at the time (we needed a new stand.) He wouldn't be so reluctant today given the massive wages difference that has evolved since then. Ian Crook didn't want to leave either, it seems. To the extent that he didn't Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,825 Posted October 5, 2021 7 minutes ago, BroadstairsR said: Didn't I read that Kevin Reeves was reluctant to depart to Manchester City at the time (we needed a new stand.) He wouldn't be so reluctant today given the massive wages difference that has evolved since then. Ian Crook didn't want to leave either, it seems. To the extent that he didn't Darren Eadie too? Think I remember reading he was very happy here but understood the club was skint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,385 Posted October 5, 2021 Different times. I don't suppose anyone gives a flying **** these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,226 Posted October 5, 2021 Iwan Roberts? Remember reading his book where he found out he wasn't renewing at end of season, and he also got his car broken into or something outside a gym? Of course, there's one player who knew he was already signed by Blackburn and our chairman insisted he was staying in a presser. Not sure of the real story on whether he wanted to leave or not, but I remember most supporters at the time feeling that Sutton was somewhat forced out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted October 5, 2021 Steven Naismith 1 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alex_ncfc 643 Posted October 5, 2021 I think I recall that Ashley Ward didn't want to leave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,512 Posted October 5, 2021 Someone has recently mentioned meeting Dale Gordon at the airport as he was flying to Glasgow, saying he didn’t want to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,473 Posted October 5, 2021 Jordan Rhodes certainly seemed desperate to stay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,310 Posted October 5, 2021 Although he left pretty soon after he was dropped from the first team I'm pretty sure Kevin Keelan would have finished his career here if John Bond hadn't felt he was past his best-before date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,093 Posted October 5, 2021 (edited) On the other hand Steve Bruce, Tim Sherwood and Keith O'Neill couldn't get away quickly enough. Edited October 5, 2021 by BroadstairsR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigManInTheBarclay 75 Posted October 5, 2021 Grant Holt 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,070 Posted October 5, 2021 5 minutes ago, BroadstairsR said: On the other hand Steve Bruce, Tim Sherwood and Keith O'Neill couldn't get away quickly enough. Mike Phelan , Danny Mills ,Andy Townsend the way they do not even mention us would deny ever playing here !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted October 5, 2021 John Ruddy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted October 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Wings of a Sparrow said: Different times. I don't suppose anyone gives a flying **** these days. But clubs are less loyal too, it swings both ways. Ian Henderson was a club legend at Rochdale, think he'd done 8 seasons, had turned down more money to join Sheffield United, and was their second highest goalscorer of all time... found out he'd been released through the clubs social media. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted October 5, 2021 16 minutes ago, BigManInTheBarclay said: Grant Holt Rubbish, he was desperate to take that extra year at Wigan because he knew his legs had gone. Don't blame him at all, had a short window of time at the top end of football and family comes first, but Holt was the epitome of journeyman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 318 Posted October 5, 2021 Dave Philips insisted he was not being resigned because the club were spending money on undersoil heating. However he only ever stayed for the duration of his contract 3 years see time at Coventry, Norwich and elsewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Fred 526 Posted October 5, 2021 Cody McDonald Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,178 Posted October 5, 2021 45 minutes ago, BigManInTheBarclay said: Grant Holt He put in a transfer request! I know he stayed for a bit after then but only because the club wouldn't let him go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenerationA47 737 Posted October 5, 2021 Good ol Seb Bassong following that swingeing cull Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1902 1,167 Posted October 5, 2021 Darryl Sutch never wanted to go from what I remember. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Starr 515 Posted October 5, 2021 The dozen or so academy players we release every Summer. They probably didn't want to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,265 Posted October 5, 2021 Cottee an' Walsh..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corbs 147 Posted October 5, 2021 The player I recall was John Newsome, in 94 we paid a Mill for him. The final straw for me and the FAT Controller (R.C). Not sure it’s an urban myth or not but we all heard the story that he was called in to be given the news and was so surprised and disoriented that he walked home from the meeting. Also, in my opinion he was one of very few excellent central defenders that I’ve seen play for us- over the years we have been poor in that position (with due respect to our current cohort). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,341 Posted October 5, 2021 Meet Jon out in Shef quite regularly and have a chat, he knows me as a mad NCFC fan, so indulges me. He hasn't ever expressed finding out about his departure in those terms in our chats; will ask next time! Should keep us going until the early hours of the morning.🍻 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 2,580 Posted October 5, 2021 Didn't Cameron Jerome recently say that he now regrets leaving? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Jedi 570 Posted October 5, 2021 Chris Sutton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paddycanary 535 Posted October 5, 2021 11 hours ago, Mr Angry said: Someone has recently mentioned meeting Dale Gordon at the airport as he was flying to Glasgow, saying he didn’t want to go. I was bitterly disappointed when I heard that news. Still hurts. Ruel Fox even more so, although no idea if he wanted to leave or not. The dismantling of that squad and the general financial mess of that period coupled with our Heysel-related non-trips to Europe have had stifling effects on the club's progress and development which still affect the club to this day, imo. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted October 5, 2021 Jordan Hugill didn't want to leave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites