An apology from Ben Tomlinson

[Sparky]

Posted on the official site is the following. Hasn't been an Inspired signing but credit to him for this.

At Saturday's game against Wrexham I swore at a supporter and I would like to apologise unreservedly for doing this.
Footballers are human beings and when things are not going well for us despite the hard work we are putting in on the training ground we can get just as frustrated as the fans, which is why on Saturday I reacted badly to some criticism from the stands. However, I fully accept that it was entirely the wrong thing to do and sets a very bad example, particularly to our younger supporters, and I therefore offer a full and unreserved apology.
I will also be donating some toys to Tranmere's Christmas appeal today as a small gesture to make amends.
Ben Tomlinson

 

[Boz]

The amount of abuse which is dished out by some to the players, you can't blame them for snapping back. Not clever, but understandable. Fair play to Ben for this.

 

[Ian]

If he and the team weren't so poor he wouldnt get criticised by the fans despite all the hard work in training. Another waste of space at this club. Hope we have a clear out in Jan.

 

[bigmart]

If he and the team weren't so poor he wouldnt get criticised by the fans despite all the hard work in training. Another waste of space at this club. Hope we have a clear out in Jan.

Totally agree we need to get rid of Tomlinson and various others he has done nothing since we signed him

 

[Sparky]

As I've said before, why we brought him in and shipped Margetts out God only knows.

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

It seems it is the manager's intention to sign Tomlinson permanently in January, with Margetts presumably likely to depart at the same time. I would agree with Sparky that if Margetts can score every game for Stockport in the division below he would do a job for us if he was given the opportunity.

Incidentally, according to a Southport website Stockton has returned to us. It seems he has not impressed their new manager and you do wonder whether he is going to make any kind of career in football.

 

[Sparky]

If he signs Tomlinson permanently then it's another sign GB is clueless. Surely GB can see he's been poor and even if he has potential to do better, GB doesn't have the luxury of time if things carry on.

 

[Ian]

In fact I wouldn't be surprised if he signs Tomlinson. Clueless twit.

 

[drwhoman]

Like many contributors on this forum I am feeling very negative about it all. GB seems to think the return of players from injury will make a huge difference. He is clearly grasping at straws. It is going to take a huge effort to turn things around and I cannot see it happening under GB's management.

 

[Ian]

He simply cannot turn things around, he's had enough time and the second half of the season will be just as bad as the first.

 

[Mal]

Ian, you remind me of the bloke who, when told he needed to be more positive, said "i am positive, positive we will fail'.

 

[Ian]

You know what Mal I've always been quite positive but I've just had enough. Years and years of crap dished out at Prenton Park. Seen it all before.

On a positive note the players are working hard in training.

 

[bigmart]

Tomlinson is hopeless and so is Brabin both need to go now

 

[Mal]

Likely not to be the first to suggest Jose is available....

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

Interesting that Brabin has outlasted one of the greatest managers of all time. Gary must be the Really Special One......

In all seriousness, Mourinho was sacked for eight defeats in sixteen games; GB has lost eight in twelve.

John Still is also available after leaving Luton today. Could have been a great appointment for us twelve months ago, but might have a bit too much baggage now after a dreadful year with The Hatters.

 

[Ian]

Jose probably doesn't even know the national league even exists !

 

[Boz]

Doubt John Still would venture north of the Watford Gap.