meadow
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Post by meadow on Jun 22, 2018 18:05:03 GMT
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Yotes
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Post by Yotes on Jun 22, 2018 18:32:55 GMT
Slightly surprising, thought he might retire with his Loughborough stuff finished, or return with us.
Best of luck to him, always put the effort in and was a decent source of goals.
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Post by Bagheera on Jun 22, 2018 18:33:18 GMT
Very dissapointed at this momment but no point getting too upset, at least until the entire team is signed up. Even then it will depend how the season pans out.
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Post by Yotes on Jun 22, 2018 18:34:27 GMT
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Post by wgray on Jun 22, 2018 19:14:58 GMT
I’m dissapointed at this really, Brown was a player who knew what it meant to play for us and he wore his heart on his sleeve. There’s not many imports who act like that anymore and it’s a shame he’s moved on.
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Mark
Randall Weber
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Post by Mark on Jun 22, 2018 19:27:26 GMT
Got to wonder why the club don’t try and hang on to players like Brown. Consistent and a workhorse. Should have been captain.
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Post by DMS on Jun 22, 2018 19:43:19 GMT
Got to wonder why the club don’t try and hang on to players like Brown. Consistent and a workhorse. Should have been captain. Maybe, just maybe he didn’t fancy coming back despite the clubs efforts |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2018 19:51:43 GMT
Or here's one.. rich didn't want him and has found someone better ( which wouldn't be different tbh) it's Browns passion we will miss
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iginla
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Post by iginla on Jun 22, 2018 20:29:43 GMT
Yes very surprising move,disappointing to lose him,but to lose him to France is a double kick in the nuts.
I can only think it’s a halfway house to retiring with a much lighter schedule of games in France.
Not sure the French league will like Jeffs usual style of play very much though ! Lol
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Post by The Flying Shirt on Jun 22, 2018 20:44:11 GMT
He should have been captain last year. He was the man for the job.
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Post by PantherB on Jun 22, 2018 20:52:51 GMT
I'd assume he either didn't like Rich or wanted away from Moran and co.
The fans loved him, the club knew that, the players loved him too. But he decides to essentially leave and drop to Gap in the French Division where the money probably isn't as good and the hockey is probably of a lower standard than here.
Nevermind anyway. Enjoyed watching him but I'm excited with the new look roster.
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Shaggy
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Post by Shaggy on Jun 22, 2018 21:05:04 GMT
I'd assume he either didn't like Rich or wanted away from Moran and co. Or, as Iginla points out, he could be wanting a lighter schedule as he trundles towards retirement. We might not be in European competition this season, but including pre-season challenge games the team are still likely to be playing over 70 games... that's a lot. I'm going to miss him... he's a strong all-rounder, plays hard and with passion. I wouldn't have minded one bit if we'd re-signed him... but he is certainly replaceable. Good luck in France, Jeff... thank-you for your time here. |
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Randall Weber
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Post by Mark on Jun 22, 2018 21:18:49 GMT
Got to wonder why the club don’t try and hang on to players like Brown. Consistent and a workhorse. Should have been captain. Maybe, just maybe he didn’t fancy coming back despite the clubs efforts Best efforts. Yeah, that’s probably why he hasn’t come back. |
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Post by fishman on Jun 22, 2018 21:22:35 GMT
Now we know why Panthers Signed Doty
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Randall Weber
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Post by EMB on Jun 22, 2018 23:29:34 GMT
I don’t think the club knew he wasn’t coming back when they signed Doty, although he could have said he was looking around to them. To say he was going to retire I can only assume like others have said it’s the lighter schedule that has tempted him and the fact he and Melody love France. We don’t know but maybe the club have stated all players are to be here for beginning of August and he can’t make that because of his nuptials. Big loss for us but I’m sure we’ll be pleased with the replacement.
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Pies
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Post by Pies on Jun 23, 2018 7:18:30 GMT
Here’s a thought: maybe he just fancied a year of living in France. Hockey is a short career. And whilst it would be nice to keep Brown, who I think was an excellent player for us, getting paid to travel the world must be exciting. He’s got a wife who may want to experience that culture too. France has a lot of cultural appeal plus the fact you’re on mainland Europe with a lighter schedule gives more time for travel.
Let’s not beat the Panthers up over this. I’d be more worried had we not signed the calibre of players we already have.
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Post by ted logan on Jun 23, 2018 9:56:41 GMT
Can’t say I’m surprised.
He’s just done 2 years at Uni. Lots of students have a Gap year after that.
I’ll get my coat
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Post by deke on Jun 23, 2018 10:27:55 GMT
Disappointed, should have been captain last year. One of those players who just doesn't give up the fight. Would have been ideal for richs system this year but best of luck to the guy!
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Post by bobness on Jun 23, 2018 19:14:16 GMT
Here’s a thought: maybe he just fancied a year of living in France. Hockey is a short career. And whilst it would be nice to keep Brown, who I think was an excellent player for us, getting paid to travel the world must be exciting. He’s got a wife who may want to experience that culture too. France has a lot of cultural appeal plus the fact you’re on mainland Europe with a lighter schedule gives more time for travel. Let’s not beat the Panthers up over this. I’d be more worried had we not signed the calibre of players we already have. Gone to the team his buddy Matt Carter played for for 2 years recently. Coincidence? Probably not. |
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Post by Yotes on Jun 23, 2018 21:07:44 GMT
Must be a cakewalk over there if he lasted two years
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Post by shinobi on Jun 24, 2018 10:33:44 GMT
Got to wonder why the club don’t try and hang on to players like Brown. Consistent and a workhorse. Should have been captain. Brown tweeted some lengthy tweets reference moving to France which, to me anyway, gave the impression it was his choice to go to pastures new. I don’t think the club can do a lot in those circumstances. Disappointing news as I really liked him, but I think the recruitment so far has been excellent & we’ll get a good replacement I’m sure. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2018 9:29:28 GMT
Got to wonder why the club don’t try and hang on to players like Brown. Consistent and a workhorse. Should have been captain. Brown tweeted some lengthy tweets reference moving to France which, to me anyway, gave the impression it was his choice to go to pastures new. I don’t think the club can do a lot in those circumstances. Disappointing news as I really liked him, but I think the recruitment so far has been excellent & we’ll get a good replacement I’m sure. Was about to say the same. His tweet of "my decision in no way reflects my feelings towards the Panthers" which implies he's decided to move on. As someone has stated previous, to have the opportunity to travel and work must be great and if the chance comes knocking, take it with both hands. Liked him, would have been happy to see him back, he's replaceable, but good luck to him. A shining light over the last 2 dismal domestic seasons. |
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Post by Jord v4 on Jun 25, 2018 15:28:15 GMT
Panthers offered him a good deal, was his choice to move on.
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Post by panthers4ever on Jun 26, 2018 11:35:04 GMT
Good luck and thanks
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Post by sevcik on Jun 30, 2018 21:39:17 GMT
Interesting side note. The coach at Gap is Luciano Basile.
He was one of the candidates for the Panthers head coach job prior to Chernomaz's appointment.
Good luck to Jeff. As a player hes not hard to replace.
What will be harder to replace is his work ethic. Hopefully we have already done so....
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