1 more year for Hart confirmed...

[public school boy]

Well that's a waste of decent wages which could be spent elsewhere. As much as he gives effort wise this is not exactly a step forward. Poyet knows best ??

 

[Sheebo]

No Dickinson DIVED like he always does/did poncing about. Well it looked like it from where I was.

And as for the cross I dont remember who that was just the fact it was disallowed.

Ok so winning a penalty that never was and one cross makes him effective. My bad. I bet if I played for 90 mins I would get ONE good cross in too! That means Im effective! Which is obviously why OGH has been given a contract.

Please please please tell me you're joking about the pen at Orient?! PLEASE!

 

[Sheebo]

Hart won't be on much money atall - prob less than when he was at his peak... Beats doing a different job so he'd accept most offers I think...

 

[Alex Alex Dawson oo! oo!]

You must be thinking of a different game. Dickinson was FAR from ineffective at Orient last year. He was actually pretty good, including winning the NAILED ON penalty, that wasn't given, and pinging over the brilliant cross for Murray to turn in the [disallowed] 'winner'.

I don't recall whether Harty came on, in that game.

TMLS is right about OGH at Brisbane Road last season, he came on with about 15-20 mins left and admirably hassled the defence. No real penetration though and made a mess of his only chance on goal.

Agree with you 100% about Dickinson that day.

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

Please please please tell me you're joking about the pen at Orient?! PLEASE!

Nope. Im afraid because our Liam liked poncing about my first thought its a dive. AGAIN. No wonder the refs dont give them.

Granted his height probably goes against him as Forster being alot smaller certainly "won" some marginal pens.

 

[The Merry Prankster]

As a statement of intent and a barometer of ambition, I can't help but think it lacks something.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

You think this is a sentimental decision on Gus Poyet's part?

What sentiment does Gus hold towards Gary Hart, do you suppose?

Absolutely no idea, but come on, what have you thought of Gary's performances over the past couple of seasons?.

 

[CAPTAIN GREALISH]

well done gary it was only 2 seasons ago gary link up play with big Lloyd was the best football seen at withdean

 

[sir albion]

Some on here do make me laugh as HART although loyal and gives 100% has never really had that many good seasons at the albion.

FACT

 

[The Large One]

Absolutely no idea, but come on, what have you thought of Gary's performances over the past couple of seasons?.

When fit, he's worth... something.

But I suspect that he hasn't been retained purely for his playing skills and attributes.

Whatever, what I do find hard to accept is that he has been retained for sentimental reasons, which is what you're implying.

 

[Andrew]

Think it's good!

He will play 4 or 5 for the firsts and be good in the reserves for the youngsters as he is an experienced player.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Think it's good!

He will play 4 or 5 for the firsts .

Maybe he will. Although did he start ANY games last year? This year we will supposedly have a STRONGER squad...

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

When fit, he's worth... something.

But I suspect that he hasn't been retained purely for his playing skills and attributes.

Whatever, what I do find hard to accept is that he has been retained for sentimental reasons, which is what you're implying.

What l initially liked about Gus when he came to the club, is that he was brave enough to clear out all of the dead wood from the team (of which there was plenty), and show no sentiment at all to players who were either not good enough, not part of his plans, or simply over the hill.

l just hope that sentiment hasnt got in the way again, as with too many other managers in the recent past.

 

[algie]

Well done Gary. Usefull player to have about.

 

[The Large One]

What l initially liked about Gus when he came to the club, is that he was brave enough to clear out all of the dead wood from the team (of which there was plenty), and show no sentiment at all to players who were either not good enough, not part of his plans, or simply over the hill.

l just hope that sentiment hasnt got in the way again, as with too many other managers in the recent past.

WHAT sentiment?

 

[Deleted User X18H]

WHAT sentiment?

Tony or Ray Blooms sentiment? With a Dick Knight endorsement?

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

WHAT sentiment?

Sentiment in handing out new contracts to players who, in my opinion anyway, simply arent good enough.

 

[The Large One]

Sentiment in handing out new contracts to players who, in my opinion anyway, simply arent good enough.

We're going round in circles here...

I know what sentiment is. I want to know what makes you think sentiment is playing a part here.

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

I have no reason to doubt Gus judgement on this.

As people say he sees the players every day and knows what they are and are not capable of.

Besides if he can transform Navarro from useless, fat slow scouser to the new Zidane then he must be doing something right!

 

[Martlet]

What none of us know really is what OGH adds to the squad generally - ie what does he do to help bring young players through, how does he demonstrate the virtues in working hard and being loyal, and how does he keep spirits up in the away dressing room at Brunton Park on a Tuesday night in February...

He's not on much cash - we renegotiated his contract last year if I recall - and presumably he must be thinking about taking his coaching badges. He's been a model pro for us, and if he's good enough for Gus, that's good enough for me.