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Gregs has gone
Posted: 08 May 2024, 10:51
by drummyb
Had to happen I guess. Wish the bloke the very best wherever he goes now.
Re: Gregs has gone
Posted: 08 May 2024, 11:24
by piearce9
A few years ago, I was on my way home from the traumatic hellhole of Coleshill Town FC when I stopped off for petrol. I was just heading back to my car after paying when a white van zoomed in, pulled up, and a man wearing sliders hopped out the driver's seat. I was rather starstruck, as the van driver who emerged had scored our winning goal just a few hours earlier.
Quite unexpectedly, he saw me and headed over, gave me a big high five and told me how much he'd enjoyed getting that result. It took him a few seconds of his time, but to a Yeltz nerd like me it was a lovely touch, and I drove home that night chuffed to bits.
Reading through comments, it seems everyone has positive words to say about Gregs. He was a bit of a throwback in the way that he just rolled up his sleeves and got on with things - even when the ship was rocking - and always acted like a total professional. I'll always remember at Hinckley away when we were 2-0 down and on our backsides - Gregs was thrown on as sub and immediately took two half chances to grab us the unlikeliest of points.
I can see him (possibly) dropping down a level but he'll be a massive signing for someone and has definitely got a few more years of goalscoring in him. Long term, I can see him in the dugout. But - for now - thanks for some great memories, Gregs.
Re: Gregs has gone
Posted: 08 May 2024, 11:37
by Brightgoldenhaze
He's everything you'd want from someone representing your club. I wish him all the best.
Re: Gregs has gone
Posted: 08 May 2024, 11:47
by YeltzDoc
I should delete this thread because the OP didn’t entitle it, “Gregsit”.
Re: Gregs has gone
Posted: 08 May 2024, 13:04
by Brightgoldenhaze
YeltzDoc wrote: ↑08 May 2024, 11:47
I should delete this thread because the OP didn’t entitle it, “Gregsit”.
At least it was spelt right. There could have been a panic if anyone thought those fine purveyors of baked goods had vanished off the face of the earth.
Re: Gregs has gone
Posted: 08 May 2024, 13:15
by YeltzDoc
I believe my Co-Admin has the inside line on the Geordie Lard Peddler's IT, and as such could keep us in artery-cloggers if need be.
Re: Gregs has gone
Posted: 08 May 2024, 13:37
by andy
One of the best. Sad to see him go. All the best Gregs.
Re: Gregs has gone
Posted: 08 May 2024, 14:11
by lutleyyeltz
From the man himself.
Re: Gregs has gone
Posted: 08 May 2024, 14:27
by drummyb
YeltzDoc wrote: ↑08 May 2024, 11:47
I should delete this thread because the OP didn’t entitle it, “Gregsit”.
Anything that ends -it isnt a good thing. Not that him leaving is, but at least it makes sense!!
As has been said, dropping down a level will be better for him. He struggled to manage a full game and the pace in this league might be a bit beyond him, but by god someone is in for a treat.
Re: Gregs has gone
Posted: 08 May 2024, 15:32
by MichaelGrove
piearce9 wrote: ↑08 May 2024, 11:24
A few years ago, I was on my way home from the traumatic hellhole of Coleshill Town FC when I stopped off for petrol. I was just heading back to my car after paying when a white van zoomed in, pulled up, and a man wearing sliders hopped out the driver's seat. I was rather starstruck, as the van driver who emerged had scored our winning goal just a few hours earlier.
Quite unexpectedly, he saw me and headed over, gave me a big high five and told me how much he'd enjoyed getting that result. It took him a few seconds of his time, but to a Yeltz nerd like me it was a lovely touch, and I drove home that night chuffed to bits.
Reading through comments, it seems everyone has positive words to say about Gregs. He was a bit of a throwback in the way that he just rolled up his sleeves and got on with things - even when the ship was rocking - and always acted like a total professional. I'll always remember at Hinckley away when we were 2-0 down and on our backsides - Gregs was thrown on as sub and immediately took two half chances to grab us the unlikeliest of points.
I can see him (possibly) dropping down a level but he'll be a massive signing for someone and has definitely got a few more years of goalscoring in him. Long term, I can see him in the dugout. But - for now - thanks for some great memories, Gregs.
Lovely story.
That Hinckley game was bonkers.
I agree he’ll make a great gaffer, not yet though, more goals in those boots.