Scott McGleish

[Spaceman Spiff]

Soccer: Is Scott on way out?

Goal ace Scott McGleish feels his days at Colchester United are numbered.

The 30-year-old striker, who finished the 2003-04 season as the U's top scorer with 17 goals, today told the Evening Gazette: "I feel as though I'm not wanted anymore.

"And if the club thinks I'm going to wait around all summer for the offer of a suitable contract, they've got another thing coming.

"I've got a wife and little boy to think about. I know a lot of the fans are going to think I'm walking out on the club after turning my back on the offer of a one-year contract.

"But I feel that I'm being pushed out of the door!

"Wherever I finish up I hope the fans will understand."

McGleish, whose current one-year contract expires in June, claimed he has only been offered a new carbon-copy deal with the same terms, despite finishing last season as the club's highest scorer.

U's boss Phil Parkinson said of McGleish's situation: "We've offered Scotty a one-year deal, but he's holding out for two.

"Sometimes these issues take a little time to sort out."
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'Wherever I end up?' - sounds like he think the Ewes fans might not like where he goes. Let's hope so - he'd be a great signing IMO.

17 goals in the Second Division is pretty good...

 

[Benfleet boy]

I hope we do sign him, Would be an excellent signing, and would probably p*ss the col ewe off no end. Better all round player than Connie (who can die BTW).
17 goals in the second, so how many do you reckon he could score in the third partnered by Lawrie Dudfield

 

[sismith]

If he can score 17 in div 2 wont another club in that div be more likely to attempt to sign him, but it would be a good deal for us.

 

[Benfleet boy]

Quote[/b] (SuperShrimper @ May 21 2004,18:02)]If he can score 17 in div 2 wont another club in that div be more likely to attempt to sign him, but it would be a good deal for us.

Maybe, But lets hope not. I do really hope we sign him now, a proven goalscorer in a higher divison, whos a better all round player than Constantine. I wouldn't say no!

 

[Andy_S]

Quote[/b] (Benfleet boy @ May 21 2004,17:55)]than Connie (who can die BTW).

Let's not have this cr*p all over again like we did with Rawle last year!

 

[Benfleet boy]

Quote[/b] (Spaceman Spiff @ May 21 2004,17:38)]Soccer: Is Scott on way out?

Goal ace Scott McGleish feels his days at Colchester United are numbered.

The 30-year-old striker, who finished the 2003-04 season as the U's top scorer with 17 goals, today told the Evening Gazette: "I feel as though I'm not wanted anymore.

"And if the club thinks I'm going to wait around all summer for the offer of a suitable contract, they've got another thing coming.

"I've got a wife and little boy to think about. I know a lot of the fans are going to think I'm walking out on the club after turning my back on the offer of a one-year contract.

"But I feel that I'm being pushed out of the door!

"Wherever I finish up I hope the fans will understand."

McGleish, whose current one-year contract expires in June, claimed he has only been offered a new carbon-copy deal with the same terms, despite finishing last season as the club's highest scorer.

U's boss Phil Parkinson said of McGleish's situation: "We've offered Scotty a one-year deal, but he's holding out for two.

"Sometimes these issues take a little time to sort out."
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Spaceman Spiff, where did you find this source??
I've been looking around on the internet and can't find it.

Oh sorry Andy S, i was a bit p*ssed off at the time, and i apolagize for my behaviour, Well most of it.

 

[GoochDogHighFives]

It is common knowledge that Scottie is on his way out.
I am hoping that we can get him back to Orient

 

[ianbrown]

where does this rumour come from? i dont believe a word of it meself! and hes not a better player than constantine, no southend fan would have said that he is a month ago. leons gone, bite the bullet and accept it!

 

[Andy_S]

He'd be a decent signing in my eyes. He's just got 17 goals in Div 2, despite not being in favour with the manager.

He could very well be a decent partner for Dudfield.

 

[ShrimperJim]

Here's the source for those who want it. Evening Gazzette

 

[Benfleet boy]

Thanks

 

[ianbrown]

wheres the rumour about him coming to southend come from then?

 

[Bob Cratchitt]

According to tonight's Echo, Tilly is rumoured to being holding more talks with McGleish this week.

 

[Bucks_blue]

What sort of striker is he? Target man, fox in the box?

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Quote[/b] (Bucks_blue @ May 24 2004,14:20)]What sort of striker is he? Target man, fox in the box?

More of a fox I think - would hopefully work well with Dudders!

 

[footymad13]

Would be a great signing, his proven in both the 3rd and the 2nd. 17 goals is very impressive and wud be a good replacement for Leon.

Seems like if he gets a two year deal then his ours. Like someone said, would be a good move for him with location etc.

Tilly seems to be keen on experence, should be a good mix if we can get SM and one or two others.

 

[ASHRIMPER]

He should easily replace constintine(who i doubt will score many in div 2 next year as hes in a poor team and up against better defenders).

17 goals for col u is very impressive indeed, signing him would give us 4 fowards in Drewe,Tes,Dudfield and himself plus we would have corbett,kights and probably husbands(as he wont be able to find himself a decent club)

But we MUST MUST MUST try to keep Maher, hes the one who we would find very hard to replace. Cort can go though if he wants,as he could be easily replaced by someone better e.g Roget.

 

[Matt the Shrimp]

Don't want to deflate anyone's expectations, but he only got 11 in the second division last season... 6 of his goals came in the LDV, and indeed 3 came in one match (their regional semi win over Northampton).

Matt

 

[Benfleet boy]

Quote[/b] (ASHRIMPER @ May 24 2004,15:46)]He should easily replace constintine(who i doubt will score many in div 2 next year as hes in a poor team and up against better defenders).

17 goals for col u is very impressive indeed, signing him would give us 4 fowards in Drewe,Tes,Dudfield and himself plus we would have corbett,kights and probably husbands(as he wont be able to find himself a decent club)

But we MUST MUST MUST try to keep Maher, hes the one who we would find very hard to replace. Cort can go though if he wants,as he could be easily replaced by someone better e.g Roget.

I agree, but i would prefer cort to stay aswell. How much would Roget want?

Could we afford him?

I would prefer Mcgleish to Constantine though, not just because Connie left us, but i feel McGleish may add more to the team.

 

[Barmy Army]

McGleish would be a real good replacement for Conny, but like others have said we must try our hardest to keep Maher.

Come on Captain Kev don't leave the ship now!