Seems like a lot of excuses - at the end of the day, the net result is that our skipper and best player has gone to a club who finished lower than us last season. As a passionate and genuine GFC fan, I am disappointed that this has happened and disappointed for Max, as personally, I think he was outstanding, and if he were to move, I'd have expected him to have gone up a division or at least to one of the bigger teams in league one.
Max Ehmer our best player? I want some of what you've been smoking. Agree with '58 comments about Max in that's he's a good, solid defender for league one level, nothing more in my opinion. Ogilvie has just been voted player of the season, well deserved imo. Tucker also is definitely a better defender than Ehmer, not just that but is a lot calmer on the ball, passes the ball better, Max did give me neckache from all the hoofs.
Max Ehmer was only the 3rd best defender at our club, let alone our best player. Jack Tucker has attracted interest from West Ham, Southampton, Leeds, Celtic and Rangers. Ehmer has just signed for Bristol Rovers, that tells you everything you need to know.
It's a shame we couldn't keep Ehmer along with hopefully Ogilvie and Tucker too but not the end of the world.