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Title: BDR leaves official
Post by: sunburywhite on July 06, 2024, 12:05:39 PM
https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2024/july/06/thank-you-bobby/

Thank you Bobby for all you did on and also off the pitch

Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: demeant0r on July 06, 2024, 12:08:55 PM
I wish there was a dislike button. As much as I think he's not good enough now to get us to top-10 consistently, he's been a loyal servant for the club.
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: Drewry66 on July 06, 2024, 12:10:58 PM
Sad day. Been quality and a true professional never complaining no matter where he played and did do well in so many positions. Always gave 100% and always chipped in with vital goals. At 31 if we sign well we can improve but still very sad to see him go.
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: elgreenio on July 06, 2024, 12:22:52 PM
very good servant but it's definitely the right time to pull the plug as we need to strive for better.

One of the best ball strikers we had
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: gang on July 06, 2024, 12:26:58 PM
Great servant to the club, wish him all the best with his new adventure.
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: SP on July 06, 2024, 12:27:07 PM
Thanks for everything Bobby.

Can't believe Leicester have given him a three year contract.
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: I Ronic on July 06, 2024, 12:28:26 PM
As well as all the praise above. BDR was joint 2nd highest scorer to boot last season. No wonder Marco wanted to keep him.
Best of  BDR  ::scarf::
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on July 06, 2024, 12:34:16 PM
Is there anyone left  ?
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: Super Mick on July 06, 2024, 12:35:00 PM
Underrated player.  We'd better replace him properly.
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: Finnans Right Peg on July 06, 2024, 12:43:09 PM
Best of luck Bobby ,thanks for everything
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: alfie on July 06, 2024, 12:54:38 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 06, 2024, 12:34:16 PMIs there anyone left  ?
I'm here
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: Jules on July 06, 2024, 12:57:08 PM
Good luck to Bobby. Sad to see him go. Great servant, always gave 100% and scored quite a few good goals.
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: Nick Bateman on July 06, 2024, 12:59:15 PM
 ::wine::
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: KJS on July 06, 2024, 01:08:19 PM
Thanks Bobby good luck and obviously the 3 year contract was the deal sealer because we would never have given you that and for a good reason
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: Rightwhite on July 06, 2024, 01:21:45 PM
Good luck BDR. True pro throughout and great servant to our beloved club. Good luck to him to whatever he does next.
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: sunburywhite on July 06, 2024, 01:26:55 PM
He also did a lot of work for the Foundation and gave a lot of time to disabled kids
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: General on July 06, 2024, 01:30:32 PM
Bobby got offered a contract with us and then got offered a three year deal at Leicester. I imagine that is what clinched it. He's a smart guy, a great utility player and will be hard in that respect to replace, plus he scored goals and assisted. He was Mr reliable.

Realistically he'd be a squad player for us who was very useful, but as he got older, if the khan's ambitions are true, then he'd have got less time.

With Leicester it's a new club, premier league, new manager and a chance to make an impression at a less established squad, but with a few older players who he'll enjoy playing with and perhaps being one of the older heads in the squad and in a leadership role, whilst getting probably a bit more playing time.

My concern is that if we lose willian too, alongside Palhinha, we're losing a lot of players that contribute in a meaningful way to us - palhinhas defensive abilities.. Williams ability to switch play and add that extra bit of quality up top.. bdrs reliability and ability to chip in all over the park and score goals etc.
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: SuffolkWhite on July 06, 2024, 01:55:56 PM
Bobby has been an excellent signing for us, and he goes with our thanks. Great professional. Thanks Bobby  ::scarf::
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: MickTheBeard on July 06, 2024, 02:04:17 PM
I'm suprised we didn't give him a 5 year deal and perhaps he would have finished the present oldest player when his deal finished,and guess what we again did not get 1 penny in return we sure no how to put money in the kitty for the next generation of players,I'm baffled why we never give rodak of the option of the extra year seems strange obviously no one made a offer 200 grand perhaps every little bit helps buy extra kids abroad.I might try and borrow some money off the club they might let me off paying it back.
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: bog on July 06, 2024, 02:17:19 PM
Good luck Bobby. Always gave 100% and never any trouble. A good reception for you when you return to the Cottage with the Foxes. 
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: Twig on July 06, 2024, 02:25:16 PM
Quote from: MickTheBeard on July 06, 2024, 02:04:17 PMI'm suprised we didn't give him a 5 year deal and perhaps he would have finished the present oldest player when his deal finished,and guess what we again did not get 1 penny in return we sure no how to put money in the kitty for the next generation of players,I'm baffled why we never give rodak of the option of the extra year seems strange obviously no one made a offer 200 grand perhaps every little bit helps buy extra kids abroad.I might try and borrow some money off the club they might let me off paying it back.

You seem to be age obsessed. Whilst I don't disagree that it would be quite helpful to reduce the squad age, it's hardly the be all and end all is it? Don't you have anything else to say besides this constant sniping regarding age?
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: ianthailand on July 06, 2024, 02:26:02 PM
Quote from: alfie on July 06, 2024, 12:54:38 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 06, 2024, 12:34:16 PMIs there anyone left  ?
I'm here

A stone overweight!
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: Twig on July 06, 2024, 02:26:56 PM
Good luck BDR a very professional player who contributed significantly to our fortunes.
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: gang on July 06, 2024, 03:15:42 PM
Quote from: MickTheBeard on July 06, 2024, 02:04:17 PMI'm suprised we didn't give him a 5 year deal and perhaps he would have finished the present oldest player when his deal finished,and guess what we again did not get 1 penny in return we sure no how to put money in the kitty for the next generation of players,I'm baffled why we never give rodak of the option of the extra year seems strange obviously no one made a offer 200 grand perhaps every little bit helps buy extra kids abroad.I might try and borrow some money off the club they might let me off paying it back.



He's 31, would you really offer him 5 years?
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: hovewhite on July 06, 2024, 03:21:20 PM
One of the best recent signings a great servant and a lot of important goals.Thanks Bobby and good luck.
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: Steeeeeeeeeed on July 06, 2024, 03:53:54 PM
Thank You Bobby, you have been great for us, good luck at Leicester.
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: alfie on July 06, 2024, 04:02:28 PM
Quote from: ianthailand on July 06, 2024, 02:26:02 PM
Quote from: alfie on July 06, 2024, 12:54:38 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on July 06, 2024, 12:34:16 PMIs there anyone left  ?
I'm here

A stone overweight!
Took me a few seconds for that 🤣
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: Colton F.C. on July 06, 2024, 05:38:23 PM
Thanks for the memories Bobby!



 ::scarf::  ::scarf::  ::scarf::  ::scarf::
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: Surlyc on July 06, 2024, 05:42:24 PM
Great workrate, fantastic teammate and excellent finishing. Thanks for all the hard work and all you achieved Bobby.

I think this was the right move for all parties, similar to Kebano last summer. Time to look at those scouting reports!
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: mrmicawbers on July 06, 2024, 05:55:39 PM
All the best Bobby,3 year contract who could blame him.
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: H4usuallysitting on July 06, 2024, 05:58:05 PM
Good luck Bob
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: Lighthouse on July 06, 2024, 09:36:10 PM
A genuine player who always gave his all wherever he played. A favourite of mine. Hope he continues to enjoy success.
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: Lighthouse on July 06, 2024, 11:15:42 PM
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: blingo on July 07, 2024, 12:49:57 AM
I wish him well, but he's gone for the money and I don't blame him. He served us well, but also got very well paid for his contribution to FFC.
Title: Re: BDR leaves official
Post by: Wolf on July 07, 2024, 08:15:06 AM
Probably the right time if we are bringing Stansfield into the matchday squad. But BDR has been a popular, versatile player who goes with my best wishes. Great deal for him with Leicester and I hope he does well.