Hartlepool Mail:We should stick with ALB and not sign Dimi

Mute Witness · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 10:10 am **Posts:** 3572

http://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/gannon/ ... 4419084.jp

NEWS that Dimi Konstantopoulos is close to leaving Coventry City should receive a warm response from Pools fans.

The Greek stopper is perhaps the player who best personifies the swift exit from League Two as his record-breaking haul of clean sheets was the central factor in Pools achieving promotion.

Undoubtedly, big Dimi would receive a rapturous reception if he did come back to Victoria Park and you can't question his pedigree in League One, despite a mixed spell at Coventry.

But the question is do Pools really need him back?

Now before you throw this copy of the Mail on the fire or use a range of expletives to describe this writer, consider this.

Money is tight at the Vic.

No-one is trying to suggest otherwise and Ken Hodroft even went on record in his programme notes for the opening game of the season to say economics dictate who stays and who arrives at the clubs.

Dimi would command big wages after moving up to the Championship and certainly a lot more than he was earning during his previous spell with Pools.

If he did come back to Pools, it would most likely be on loan and Coventry are unlikely to be willing to cover his wages. It's not the case that Dimi is a youngster going out to gain first-team experience.

Gerry Mandrake · **Joined:** Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:23 pm **Posts:** 1430

That was a year ago mate.

TalbotAvenger · **Posted:** Sun May 03, 2009 6:53 pm

Mr Gaunt wrote:

http://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/gannon/Should-Arran-be-ditched-for.4419084.jp

NEWS that Dimi Konstantopoulos is close to leaving Coventry City should receive a warm response from Pools fans.

The Greek stopper is perhaps the player who best personifies the swift exit from League Two as his record-breaking haul of clean sheets was the central factor in Pools achieving promotion.

Undoubtedly, big Dimi would receive a rapturous reception if he did come back to Victoria Park and you can't question his pedigree in League One, despite a mixed spell at Coventry.

But the question is do Pools really need him back?

Now before you throw this copy of the Mail on the fire or use a range of expletives to describe this writer, consider this.

Money is tight at the Vic.

No-one is trying to suggest otherwise and Ken Hodroft even went on record in his programme notes for the opening game of the season to say economics dictate who stays and who arrives at the clubs.

Dimi would command big wages after moving up to the Championship and certainly a lot more than he was earning during his previous spell with Pools.

If he did come back to Pools, it would most likely be on loan and Coventry are unlikely to be willing to cover his wages. It's not the case that Dimi is a youngster going out to gain first-team experience.

The Lord of the Central said he would take a pay cut to come to 'Pools

Mute Witness · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 10:10 am **Posts:** 3572

Gerry Mandrake wrote:

That was a year ago mate.

Sssshhh!

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 37536

Even though it is year old, the last line of the article states that by signing ALB, we might save a bit of money ...... but nearly lose our place in League 1 as a result. :roll:

gremmlin · **Joined:** Fri Oct 05, 2007 9:23 am **Posts:** 3141

isnt dimi is out of contract shortly? and as one of the lowest paid on the books here would he come running back?
the mail has just dropped on the mat and the mail says seson long loan for dimi so maybe the contract not up yet

on the shopping list are Harry Worley Leicester and Peter Hartley Sunderland man city left back Ryan McGivern and Dean Brill the looting keeper
some shopping list :uhoh:

Montpoolier · **Posted:** Mon May 04, 2009 12:27 pm

That's a point - I forgot all about us having allegedly done a deal for Hartley.
If that's our shopping list we're talking serious business, fookin' 'ell! It makes Martin Scottr's shopping list seem like a poundsaver deal.
Mind you we didn't need two goalies when Scooty was in charge.

townendtimmy · **Posted:** Mon May 04, 2009 7:51 pm

When is this Hartley deal gunna be announced then

threepintwonder · **Posted:** Mon May 04, 2009 8:01 pm

what i can find it sounds as though hartley is well thought of by the mackems and i think we will be dead jammy signing him :laugh:

(sorry could'nt resist)

Mister Ed · **Posted:** Mon May 04, 2009 9:17 pm

I have a mate....no honestly I do.... I really do...

he has seen CT at the last couple of sunderland ressie games, ...says he deffo has ahis eye on someone...

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 37536

Is he J.R.Hartleys' grandson ....?

gremmlin · **Joined:** Fri Oct 05, 2007 9:23 am **Posts:** 3141

what is more he is a poolie clappp

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