palexander
Life President
After the initial uproar of Parmenter playing in our friendlies, I was bit annoyed like most to say the least.
I felt it was highly disrespectful to have a 'kit man' playing and the fact we havent signed anyone, makes it more galling.
But seeing him play today, made me think that its not as bad as people are making out. I'm by NO MEANS saying he should be considered for a first team squad role and I'm sure (actually, I'm praying) that Tilson and Brush feel the same - but I thought he acquitted himself very well.
Is it any worse than getting any other trialist in? If he wasnt our kit man, we'd probably be happy to have another trialist on board and one that didnt look out of place.
So again, not wanting him to sign on, but I think some calm over the situation should be considered. He is 32 and has played professionally, so its not like he's just someone dragged in from the back room. Here is his profile:-
So lets not panic if he pulls on a Blues shirt again before August!
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I felt it was highly disrespectful to have a 'kit man' playing and the fact we havent signed anyone, makes it more galling.
But seeing him play today, made me think that its not as bad as people are making out. I'm by NO MEANS saying he should be considered for a first team squad role and I'm sure (actually, I'm praying) that Tilson and Brush feel the same - but I thought he acquitted himself very well.
Is it any worse than getting any other trialist in? If he wasnt our kit man, we'd probably be happy to have another trialist on board and one that didnt look out of place.
So again, not wanting him to sign on, but I think some calm over the situation should be considered. He is 32 and has played professionally, so its not like he's just someone dragged in from the back room. Here is his profile:-
[FONT=arial, Arial, Helvetica]Steve Parmenter (Parms)
Born 17th January 1977 in Chelmsford. Height 5ft 8ins. Weight 12st. Signed in November 98 from Kingstonian. Steve was a trainee with QPR (May 1995 - July 1996) before spending two years with Bristol Rovers. He made 18 Football League appearances and scored 2 gaols for Rovers and spent a period with Conference League Yeovil Town. He joined Kingstonian on a free transfer. Played for Wales U21's. Has also played for Southend United as a Youth Trainee.
So lets not panic if he pulls on a Blues shirt again before August!
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