“I need another cup of coffee - thanks for the reminder.”

“Richard III. Slackie already has had a trial. Remember when he scored 5 goals in one FA Cup game and was named in the squad of the round. Uncle Keith brought him in but failed miserably, then he went on a little mini tour of local clubs before settling back at BC. That unfortunately is where he will probably end his days at. League football will be absolutely too deep for him.

Richard, sorry mate but I think you are losing it!! First you claimed to have watched CTFC way back in 1197, then you reckon Guinan is at Lincoln instead of Conner!!!? Pull yourself together man.”

“Bonjour Bob - Your right, Spencer did move to Kettering -he's scored 2 goals so far - that's 2 more than Guinan has at Lincoln.

Agree with "you're joking" about Kevin Slack being a natural goalscorer. Even though Cleeve play about 5 levels below Chelt, I think it would be worth Chelt's while to bring Slack to the club for a week's training with the 1st team to see how he does.”

“Damien Spencer would not score half the goals for Bishops Cleeve that Kevin Slack did. Slack has a natural goalscorer's instinct and could get goals from nothing but only at that level. Spencer wouldn't score at any level.”

“Good morning Richard - it's been a long time but the mention of Damien Spencer has awoken me. It's the old story - commitment or ability ? I believe that either without the other is of little value. Spencer had commitment all right but I have never seen a professional footballer with less ability or natural instinct. In fact, it was his level of commitment which made him the total laughing stock that he became as he blundered blindly around the field, ten yards behind the play in the hope that the ball would eventually coincide with the arrival of his shins so he could hack it into touch or fall over it. Many a player - even at a higher level - has succeeded with more commitment than ability but they have all had SOME ability - not none whatsoever. Incidentally, does anyone know where he is now - I thought he had gone to Kettering but have not seen his name on the scoresheet, although I always maintained he wouldn't score ten goals in a season even ten leagues below the Blue Square Premier.”

“If Richards showed the same commitment that Spencer did EVERY game, he could have doubled his current tally. Sure, Spencer rarely scored, but like Alsop, he always fought for every ball - the same can't be said for Richards or Hammond this season.”

“Listen - NO ONE can be that bad that you would prefer to have Damien Spencer !! He was utterly appalling except that, in one game every season, he suddenly went berzerk and scored a hatrick. 3 goals in one game, 3 goals all season that was Damien. Hang on - you were joking ! Sorry, fell for that one.”

“I think Richards looked good for the first couple of games, but was stuck out on the wing at half time of the first game against Grimsby. Can't remember why but I think someone got injured. Then his form and confidence seemed to dip with the team - remember the overhead goal against Bradford? Well that was the last time I saw him play with any confidence or skill. I think Richards just needs games at centre forward to get his confidence up and so he gets a bond going with another striker or 2. He's scored 1 in 3 this season and he's been playing out of position. I don't care how crap he looks sometimes, if he keeps bundling the ball in the back of the net he's of more use than Connor or Spencer ever were. I also imagine Richards' 5 goals have come from a lot less shots than Hammond's 5 goals.”

“Hey Richard III, I dont care if he plays rubbish, if he keeps notching/poaching goals like he has who cares. Could be our Andy Cole !!!!. Mmm, just needs an ugly midfielder to supply him with the through balls now. Any suggestions??”

“I don't normally agree with you Richard III, but i think Richards is a poor player.

I would much rather have Damian Spencer but this is another bad decision from Allen that could take a long time to recover from.”