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jackstaffordPNE said:
Not helped by the painful, defensive football we played under AN & FM. He was basically used as a 2nd RB.

He's played while carrying knocks, having a broken wrist, being played non stop when needing rests when our squad was depleted. It's not just as plain as it looks.

If he's not good enough then why are there championship clubs trying to get him to sign for them now he's a free agent? There wouldn't be numerous clubs after him if he isn't good enough
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We probably both know he's talked about leaving 2 or 3 times over recent years..... this has been coming hasn't it ?
 
sports rehab said:
We probably both know he's talked about leaving 2 or 3 times over recent years..... this has been coming hasn't it ?
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I think it's been coming due to the club more than anything. He was waiting for an acceptable offer which never came. Case of the late Trevor Hemmings not being willing to pay him what he's worth as he came from Morecambe. Barky not being happy about it when Maguire and Harrop are collecting good wages and offering far less than Barky over their time at the club.

Then the formation Lowe plays doesnt suit Tom which is another reason why Tom playing elsewhere is probably best for both parties. Despite what people might think, Tom never pushed to leave
 
I like Barky, think he's a good player who was took a bit for granted at times. It was obvious that he was unhappy under the previous regime and while I dont think a player should criticize the hierarchy in the press, as it never usually turns out well, it was refreshing to hear a player speak their actual mind.

To me he's been a victim of a poor manager at the start of the season, a change in regime, bad injury and never really got going all whilst in the last 12 months of his contract. I wish him well and just hope he doesnt sign for a Lancashire team in the championship as he was always good value for a derby goal.
 
Dwight Schrute said:
I like Barky, think he's a good player who was took a bit for granted at times. It was obvious that he was unhappy under the previous regime and while I dont think a player should criticize the hierarchy in the press, as it never usually turns out well, it was refreshing to hear a player speak their actual mind.

To me he's been a victim of a poor manager at the start of the season, a change in regime, bad injury and never really got going all whilst in the last 12 months of his contract. I wish him well and just hope he doesnt sign for a Lancashire team in the championship as he was always good value for a derby goal.
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Good post, even better username
 
jackstaffordPNE said:
I think it's been coming due to the club more than anything. He was waiting for an acceptable offer which never came. Case of the late Trevor Hemmings not being willing to pay him what he's worth as he came from Morecambe. Barky not being happy about it when Maguire and Harrop are collecting good wages and offering far less than Barky over their time at the club.

Then the formation Lowe plays doesnt suit Tom which is another reason why Tom playing elsewhere is probably best for both parties. Despite what people might think, Tom never pushed to leave
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I was told a few times that Hemmings wasn't keen on him for some reason but never understood why. From memory didn't Hemmings sanction his transfer in order that Morecambe could pay their wage bill at the time?.. You'd think after that TH would have an affinity with him not the opposite. Strange!

Always liked his forthright interviews and honesty which no doubt wouldn't endear him to the hierarchy. I'm sure he was equally outspoken behind the scenes and if he was shit on regarding salary then it was out of order considering everything ( as you stated earlier) that he was expected to do and did it regardless.

Personally I think we've lost a good player and sincerely hope that he doesn't come back to bite us on the arse. Best wishes and a thank you from me because I know PNE and we won't be rushing out to replace him with anyone better. We still have a lot of flotsam here that are far less deserving than Barky.
 
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