“I'm in the gambling city of the world but no one here will give me odds on Alsop scoring. People want him here on sentiment but sentiment won't win us games!”

“I don't think I was being harsh in my thinking that J.A on his brief fifteen minutes against Bristol City would not cut it at league two. I thought I read in earlier articles in the press, that he was fitter than he has been for some time, however unless he was under the weather or going down with Swine Flu, what I saw was someone who would never be able to play a full competitive league two game. Even if he is mainly used as a substitute, that player still has to be able to give ninety minutes of effort and I cannot see that being the case. It would be a shame for someone who did so well for us in the past, and gets mentioned as being part of one of the best attacking partnerships in many a year for Cheltenham, to loose some of the high regard he has with the Robins fans by trying to make a come back. However if M.A selects him, then I will support the player as I would every other one playing for my team.”

“I'm a bit gutted that I cant keep up with the boys progress, espesially with Bozanic in the squad, but under the thumb tonight(big mark appearing on my forehead!!!!), so can I ask you lot for match reports please.

I try to defend MA as much as I can, but I'm struggling with the Alsop saga. The last time out, his total contribution was one knock down and one smack on the nose, he looked tired after 5 minutes. When we are desperately trying to get Pook in(because everyone wants him), why is he being chased. If I was Denton, I'd be pretty fed up after watching JA's (non)performance. If Pook came in then it would make it a bit easier to take, but I cant see any other reason.”

“If we could only sign one more player, I'd choose Pook, and I think many others will agree...

I donated some money for the bike ride escapade, but if it's only going towards getting Alsop signed (not someone of the calibre of Pook, who is local, younger and a better long-term prospect with more ability in an area where we need more players), then I think the whole thing has been a bit of an insult!”

“Alec we dont need him. We have Denton on loan, Hayles, Hammond and Richards. Whats the point in signing him?
I would rather play Theo Lewis or Jake Lee, who will both be fit eenough and egar to show what they got. Alsop may try, but he wont get anywhere with little ability.”

“For the sake of Cheltenham, Alsop please do not play for us or sign a contract here.
Money is extremly tight at the club, and he is just wasting wages that could be spent on someone useful.
James, no one is doubting what he has done at this club in the past, but its the past and since then he has got noticably worse.
To many fans he is a joke, one that wont be funny for long.”

“Agreed, give the guy a break...

There's much of a bad vibe down in Gloucestershire about CTFC.

Things ain't that rosy for Cheltenham for obvious reasons, but believe me, this coming season will claim a good few league clubs to administration...

I'd rather we went on the cheap and got Alsop in as another squad player, than we go down the road of rinsing out cash on someone with freshly proven league pedigree...

Having said that, MA should be working on wrapping up the signing of Pook as a priority, rather that dilly-dallying around with Alsop, because as many have noted, we are pretty well stocked on the forward line.

Get Pook before he goes somewhere else!!!”

“I think alot of people are being extremely harsh on player who scored more goals in one season for us in the football league than any other player we've had. People are forgetting that MA has given Alsop a chance at league level again. He may not be able to cut it but as a footballer wouldn't you jump at the chance to give playing in the fooball league another go? I just think people should give Alsop a bit more respect.”

“I think we have more chance of seeing a rocking horse deficate.”

“I think you maybe right Danny - I reckon he'll be back playing for Cleeve before the end of the season.”