Post by rjdgull on Jun 10, 2011 23:13:31 GMT
It is quite disappointing sometimes to read a well thought out post and for another member to comment on how great it was only to see a big fat zero by the karma counter! 
However, a bit more voting this week with a couple of members getting a number of quick firing votes having struck a chord with something that little bit different. This week's winner is quite well known for his anti Buckle views and in the first post below everything came together well in this nicely constructed dramatic version of events! ;D
In his second post, the anti -hero meets the hero of the hour! ;D Nice one, Joe, very enjoyable to read, just don't go joining the Rovers' forum to continue your guirella campaign on those boards.
How will the Club historians unravel it all ? When did Pirate Paul know he was actually setting sail for Bristol ? Was there a handshake agreement to become the Rovers Manager before the play off final and naturally, therefore, in advance of a contract being signed ?
Further intrigue today with the revelation concerning the 'retained list'..but who compiled it and when ?
You'll be grateful to know that on behalf of TFF members I have done some considerable detective work and am able, at last, to throw some much needed light on the Scott Bevanfiasco situation.
Wasn't it David Frost on 'Through The Keyhole' who used to remind us: "The clues are there". Well I've started hunting through our Forum for clues & having found a couple of posts from the last week or so by our esteemed fellow member 'Budleigh' on a dusty back shelf which I feel can help us paste together the sequence of events leading to Scott Bevan's transfer to Bristol Rovers.
Although Brother Budleigh naturally chooses his words carefully. I think we all know he can be trusted to lead us down the right path.
The Cast in order of appearance
SB= Simon Baker
PB =( Pirate) Paul Buckle
Bev= Scott Bevan
Secretary= Club Secretary
Let me set the scene for you. After a long and emotional day, the final interviews completed and at long last it's time to leave Old Trafford. While many sleep on the journey home, the Chairman notices Paul Buckle scribbling away on a piece of paper.
SB: 'not tired after the day you've had Paul ?...surely paperwork can wait?'
PB: 'erm no I feel fine, just thought I should get next Seasons retained list drawn up while I had 5 minutes to spare'
SB: 'oh well, up to you Paul, if you really feel it needs to be done now. I'll go back to my seat'
PB: 'yep,OK Mr Chairman..oh and could you give Big Bev a nudge...I want a word with him'
PB:' How you feeling Scotty lad?'
Bev: 'knackered Boss...I'm gonna sleep all day tomorrow'
PB: 'no you're not, I want you at the ground for 10.30am sharp..I want a word with you'
Bev: ' but Boss !!!...can't it wait till Monday?'
PB: ' no it can't...I ..erm...I think I might be busy on Monday'
Plainmoor Sunday 29th May10.30am
PB: 'sorry to drag you in this morning, but at least it's good news...you're on the retained list'
Bev: 'great !!'
PB: 'yep it sure is...not only that but we're prepared to offer you an extra £3.50 a week as well'
Bev: '£3.50 ??....is that all ?'
PB: ' that's our offer Scotty....unless you think a better offer might come in later from somewhere else 'wink' 'wink'
Bev: 'well I'm not happy, but I'll think about it I suppose'.
Plainmoor Monday 30th May
Secretary: 'oooh there's one of those funny fax things coming through..shall I read it out Mr.Chairman?'
SB:' I don't know?...is it important??'
Secretary: 'oooh it's from Bristol Rovers..it says 'hiya all..it's Bucks here. I've gone and got myself a new job. I left the retained list behind the teapot in the canteen. Remember my advice, retain Scott Bevan hahaha.
See you all next Season, Pirate Paul'.
...and with that who should burst into the offices?..none other than Scott Bevan !
Bev:'I want to speak to Bucks about this contract offer'
SB: 'Bucks isn't available....it seems the little sod has buggered off to Bristol Rovers'
Bev: 'OK Mr.Chairman..in that case I'll speak to you, it's about this derisory offer'
SB: ' Now,now Scott, you know how the Club works, all contract talks have to take place with the manager'
Bev: ' But we haven't got a Manager !!'
SB: 'Exactly....look back in two or three weeks time, maybe there'll be someone for you to talk to then'.
So there you have it folks. Was Bucks having a laugh by quickly telling us to retain Bevan just before he left for Rovers ?
Would it have been better if he'd left Bevan off his 'retain list' or would that have looked even worse if he then snapped Scott up for Rovers.
I can't wait for the official version of events to be revealed in film or book form at some time in the future. Until that happens I hope my reading of the situation, after drawing on the wise words in quotes from our very own Budleigh, will have helped make more sense of a complex situation for some of you.
This was the second one...
But Aussie stood firm and planted his fork into Plainmoor's hallowed turf. Couldn't have made his intentions more clear.
There's still loyalty left in the game.
However, a bit more voting this week with a couple of members getting a number of quick firing votes having struck a chord with something that little bit different. This week's winner is quite well known for his anti Buckle views and in the first post below everything came together well in this nicely constructed dramatic version of events! ;D
In his second post, the anti -hero meets the hero of the hour! ;D Nice one, Joe, very enjoyable to read, just don't go joining the Rovers' forum to continue your guirella campaign on those boards. 
Jun 6, 2011 20:53:44 GMT @alpinejoe said:
There seems to be so much speculation going on at the moment. Who knew what? & when ?How will the Club historians unravel it all ? When did Pirate Paul know he was actually setting sail for Bristol ? Was there a handshake agreement to become the Rovers Manager before the play off final and naturally, therefore, in advance of a contract being signed ?
Further intrigue today with the revelation concerning the 'retained list'..but who compiled it and when ?
You'll be grateful to know that on behalf of TFF members I have done some considerable detective work and am able, at last, to throw some much needed light on the Scott Bevan
Wasn't it David Frost on 'Through The Keyhole' who used to remind us: "The clues are there". Well I've started hunting through our Forum for clues & having found a couple of posts from the last week or so by our esteemed fellow member 'Budleigh' on a dusty back shelf which I feel can help us paste together the sequence of events leading to Scott Bevan's transfer to Bristol Rovers.
Although Brother Budleigh naturally chooses his words carefully. I think we all know he can be trusted to lead us down the right path.
The Cast in order of appearance
SB= Simon Baker
PB =( Pirate) Paul Buckle
Bev= Scott Bevan
Secretary= Club Secretary
Let me set the scene for you. After a long and emotional day, the final interviews completed and at long last it's time to leave Old Trafford. While many sleep on the journey home, the Chairman notices Paul Buckle scribbling away on a piece of paper.
SB: 'not tired after the day you've had Paul ?...surely paperwork can wait?'
PB: 'erm no I feel fine, just thought I should get next Seasons retained list drawn up while I had 5 minutes to spare'
SB: 'oh well, up to you Paul, if you really feel it needs to be done now. I'll go back to my seat'
PB: 'yep,OK Mr Chairman..oh and could you give Big Bev a nudge...I want a word with him'
PB:' How you feeling Scotty lad?'
Bev: 'knackered Boss...I'm gonna sleep all day tomorrow'
PB: 'no you're not, I want you at the ground for 10.30am sharp..I want a word with you'
Bev: ' but Boss !!!...can't it wait till Monday?'
PB: ' no it can't...I ..erm...I think I might be busy on Monday'
Whether a player is retained or not is purely down to the manager of the club, Paul Buckle, and he has stated that no decision, on any player, will be made until the season has finished, and that is after the game at Old Trafford.
Plainmoor Sunday 29th May10.30am
PB: 'sorry to drag you in this morning, but at least it's good news...you're on the retained list'
Bev: 'great !!'
PB: 'yep it sure is...not only that but we're prepared to offer you an extra £3.50 a week as well'
Bev: '£3.50 ??....is that all ?'
PB: ' that's our offer Scotty....unless you think a better offer might come in later from somewhere else 'wink' 'wink'
Bev: 'well I'm not happy, but I'll think about it I suppose'.
Plainmoor Monday 30th May
Secretary: 'oooh there's one of those funny fax things coming through..shall I read it out Mr.Chairman?'
SB:' I don't know?...is it important??'
Secretary: 'oooh it's from Bristol Rovers..it says 'hiya all..it's Bucks here. I've gone and got myself a new job. I left the retained list behind the teapot in the canteen. Remember my advice, retain Scott Bevan hahaha.
See you all next Season, Pirate Paul'.
...and with that who should burst into the offices?..none other than Scott Bevan !
Bev:'I want to speak to Bucks about this contract offer'
SB: 'Bucks isn't available....it seems the little sod has buggered off to Bristol Rovers'
Bev: 'OK Mr.Chairman..in that case I'll speak to you, it's about this derisory offer'
SB: ' Now,now Scott, you know how the Club works, all contract talks have to take place with the manager'
Bev: ' But we haven't got a Manager !!'
SB: 'Exactly....look back in two or three weeks time, maybe there'll be someone for you to talk to then'.
Maybe the signing of players isn't down to the 'club'; what if all dealings and negotiations are done by the manager, within a budget, with all agreeing that beyond that the board keep their noses out?
So there you have it folks. Was Bucks having a laugh by quickly telling us to retain Bevan just before he left for Rovers ?
Would it have been better if he'd left Bevan off his 'retain list' or would that have looked even worse if he then snapped Scott up for Rovers.
I can't wait for the official version of events to be revealed in film or book form at some time in the future. Until that happens I hope my reading of the situation, after drawing on the wise words in quotes from our very own Budleigh, will have helped make more sense of a complex situation for some of you.
This was the second one...
Jun 9, 2011 11:32:50 GMT @alpinejoe said:
Aussie does it for love not money. It's rumoured that Pirate Paul tried to coax him into the mimibus to join the others heading off for Bristol.But Aussie stood firm and planted his fork into Plainmoor's hallowed turf. Couldn't have made his intentions more clear.
There's still loyalty left in the game.
