Question Would you play for Col Ewe?

[tallboyblue]

Nothing wrong with Colchester they have been better run than us for years. I wish we were in their league.

 

[londonblue]

Nothing wrong with Colchester they have been better run than us for years. I wish we were in their league.

In fairness, you haven't set the bar very high.

 

[thenobster]

Mate, if I was a bladder kicker and they were the only team willing to pay for my services, then of course. I’ve done worse for money tbf.

 

[Leeboy]

if the money was right - yes.

Then I'd deliberately cause sabotage from within :)

 

[Sherif H]

Of course, yes. The chance to be paid to play football - most of us would give an arm for the opportunity.

 

[londonblue]

Of course, yes. The chance to be paid to play football - most of us would give an arm for the opportunity.

...although that might scupper your chances.

 

[Sherif H]

...although that might scupper your chances.

I was careful not to suggest leg...

 

[Danshrimper]

Easy to say no as a fan who would never have to actually make that decision.

If football was your career and Colchester was the best option, I imagine the answer would almost certainly be yes.

 

[Tampa Blue]

Why not, they’re employees so have to follow the work

 

[Holy Joe]

Depends on the alternatives and the deal the scummers were offering. In principle wouldn't rule it out

 

[Supershrimper]

Hmmm

37 hour week staring at a screen for the majority of it for average uk salary vs a bit of training / gym work and kicking a ball around for 90 minutes every week and getting paid for it.

I'd bite your arm off for that kind of life, regardless of who the employer was.

 

[GBJ]

It’s like that old saying, I’m not gay but £20 is £20

 

[JB Shrimper]

I would but that is because I've never been a great footballer, as much as I love to play, so I would be bringing them down from the inside!

 

[Roger The Alien]

If I was the top scorer in NLS and Col Ewes move for me, I would go.

Then be their best player for next two seasons and then do a Sol Campbell and join Southend Utd!

 

[Crowstone Crevette]

Denis Law was the king of Old Trafford but it didn't stop him joining Man City and scoring the goal that got Man United relegated.

@Ozzer

...PEDANT ALERT...PEDANT ALERT...PEDANT ALERT...

Not actually true...

• Law's goal put City ahead 1–0 in the 81st minute.
  
  
• Law didn't celebrate the goal, thinking it might have relegated United.
  
  
• Other results that day meant United would have been relegated regardless.

 

[ColinMorrisWalksOnWater]

If it was an option and I was a player or staff member, of course I would consider it as a career move.

Player wise, Pat Jennings, Steve Walford and Willie Young all player for Spurs before Arsenal.

George Graham managed both North London clubs.

Even one of the most iconic F A Cup winning managers, Bob Stokoe, who can forget that run to hug Jim Montgomery in '73, finished his career on the Newcastle Utd scouting staff.

 

[Supa Shrimpa]

I'd love to...and their stats for the amount of own goals conceded would rapidly increase

 

[NZamba Legend]

If I was the top scorer in NLS and Col Ewes move for me, I would go.

Then be their best player for next two seasons and then do a Sol Campbell and join Southend Utd!

Look how that turned out for Sol Campbell.

 

[Whispering Bob]

A Col U scout was at one of our games once. He asked our coach for permission to talk to me about my son (the no 8). Said coach burst out laughing "Good luck mate, he's over there, but I must warn you he's a rabid Southend fan!". Apparently a period of hesitation followed, but he did eventually come over. I surprised myself at how politely I said thanks but no thanks, the no 8 fully understood.

 

[Jay_SUFC]

Of course I would. At least it would still be local. If I turned down them, I might end up having to sign for Morecambe!!