Re: Molly joins Crewe
 

You've got to think of it from the players point of view.

Most players who come to Stanley want to use it as a shop window.

They aren't offered long contracts because we can't afford the risk and the good ones won't want a long contract because they know it'll restrict where they move to after Stanley to someone who is willing to pay a fee. The more a club spends on a transfer fee the less they have to splash on wages...

Re: Molly joins Crewe
 

Interesting to read that Moly's move to Crewe was in the balance this morning, because of his insistence that he wanted no longer than a 1-year contract.

12 months from now: no payback to his Club with a transfer fee earned & more money for the player when he moves with a no transfer paid. :rolleyes:

Crewe Alex: Swoop for Lee Molyneux hangs in the balance - Crewe Chronicle

Re: Molly joins Crewe
 

Good Player - No Doubt, Bad Attitude- No Doubt,:(

Re: Molly joins Crewe
 

I think he perhaps has delusions of grandeur then if he thinks that he will definitely be on the move next summer. I'd have thought that most lower league footballers would be grateful for a 2 year contract and security?

He was fantastic towards the end of the season - no-one can doubt that, but the 30 games prior to that ...

Re: Molly joins Crewe
 

But how good? This suggests he thinks he's too good for the Alex long term. not quite sure he proved that last season.

I'm sure we'd give him a one-year contract no problem! :D

Re: Re: Molly joins Crewe
 

Think so - his goals were vital for us don't get me wrong but I remember with a couple of the goals thinking a better quality keeper would have got to them.

Too good for us but for me can't see him past League 1 at his peak

Re: Molly joins Crewe
 

TOO GOOD FOR ASFC NEVER . he along with other ex players want to thank their lucky stars ASFC gave them a chance when they needed it . I remember a few of our subscibers talking about a FOOTBALL GENIUS manager he was even called GOD hes still looking for a job no doubt some club will take him and his mate on one day

Re: Molly joins Crewe
 

Moly more than others.

Remember when he started playing for us, he was still wearing a tag after being released from prison - three years for violent assault - and couldn't play in evening games because he was still on curfew :(

No other Club gave him a chance to resurrect his career!

Re: Molly joins Crewe
 

The reason i said Bad Attiude- No Doubt.:(

Re: Molly joins Crewe
 

Agree with much of what has been said above; I thought Mr Molyneux was of doubtful quality early on but he proved me wrong once it was realised he wasn't a defensive left back.
However, it could be his 'agent' demanding a one year contract so he can extract another fee in 12 months. Given a choice between his client and himself, I wonder whose financial interests would come first with some 'agents'?

Re: Molly joins Crewe
 

Molly is a footballer in the lower leagues who is only 1 injury away from ending his career.
He has every right to maximise his options.

If Crewe aren't willing to give him a 1 year deal, then they will have to find an equally talented left sided player of Mollys quality on a free transfer.
They wont.

Re: Molly joins Crewe
 

Moly needs to be careful that he doesn't come out of this looking like he's not keeping his feet on the ground.

A year ago, he'd just come out of prison and Stanley have him a chance, so the 12 month contract suited both parties. I always thought he had the quality, although it took some time for him to show it consistently and the 2 goals at Rochdale were the turning point for him.

He's relishing his second chance and has a baby due soon, so given his situation, you'd think he'd jump at the security of a 2 year deal with Crewe. If he shows potential to play at a higher level than League 1, someone will come in for him and pay a fee, so he should have a deal of faith in his own ability if that's what he's after.

Don't under estimate the role of the agent here and his motivation for providing the advice he appears to be providing

Re: Molly joins Crewe
 

I would argue he was only 1 Step away from the scrap heap, wi a tag on his leg n nobody would give him a chance only Stanley,:rolleyes:

Re: Molly joins Crewe
 

I was raving about him to a few Plymouth fans at work last season and they all said that when they had him in the Championship, he looked out of his depth.

Good player, and grateful to him for contributing the goals that kept us our league status, but should have rewarded us with another year for giving him a chance when everyone else had turned their backs on him.

That's Modern Football and Modern Players for you though.

Re: Molly joins Crewe
 

This is also true