Keogh says personal goodbye (1 Viewer)

guicey15

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"It's hard to know where to start really. As I am sure you all know, I am moving on and it's been one of the toughest decisions of my life.

"I've loved my time here at Coventry City apart from, obviously, the fact that we got relegated last season which was horrible for everyone involved with the club.

"But even the day we went down will live long in my memory as the reception I received from the supporters as I left the pitch was unbelievable and is something I won't forget.

"I think that day and the way I've been treated by the fans ever since I arrived is what has made it such a tough decision to leave.

"I've made loads of friends here and the club have been absolutely brilliant with me and have made it really clear that they want me to stay. They've offered me a new deal and I move on knowing that Coventry City did everything they could to keep me here.

"We've been talking pretty much since the end of the season and I've been overwhelmed really and it's made it a very difficult decision.

"It didn't come down to money - I think everyone who knows me understands that I am not motivated by money. I just felt that at this time in my career I wanted to play at the highest level of football I can.

"Even though it's been a difficult decision, I just felt that this was an opportunity that I couldn't turn down and I hope that all the fans understand that.

"As for next season, I think the gaffer is putting together a really good squad that will be more than capable of challenging for promotion and, having played alongside some of the new boys in training, it could be an exciting season ahead.

"I do genuinely hope that Coventry get their rightful place back in the Championship next season and that one day they can be a Premier League team all over again."
 

Gray

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he could have just gone on loan for a year and signed a new contract here after all we'll be back in the championship next year!:eek:
 

Argonaut

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&quot;It's hard to know where to start really. As I am sure you all know, I am moving on and it's been one of the toughest decisions of my life.<br />
<br />
&quot;I've loved my time here at Coventry City apart from, obviously, the fact that we got relegated last season which was horrible for everyone involved with the club.<br />
<br />
&quot;But even the day we went down will live long in my memory as the reception I received from the supporters as I left the pitch was unbelievable and is something I won't forget.<br />
<br />
&quot;I think that day and the way I've been treated by the fans ever since I arrived is what has made it such a tough decision to leave.<br />
<br />
&quot;I've made loads of friends here and the club have been absolutely brilliant with me and have made it really clear that they want me to stay. They've offered me a new deal and I move on knowing that Coventry City did everything they could to keep me here.<br />
<br />
&quot;We've been talking pretty much since the end of the season and I've been overwhelmed really and it's made it a very difficult decision.<br />
<br />
&quot;It didn't come down to money - I think everyone who knows me understands that I am not motivated by money. I just felt that at this time in my career I wanted to play at the highest level of football I can. <br />
<br />
&quot;Even though it's been a difficult decision, I just felt that this was an opportunity that I couldn't turn down and I hope that all the fans understand that.<br />
<br />
&quot;As for next season, I think the gaffer is putting together a really good squad that will be more than capable of challenging for promotion and, having played alongside some of the new boys in training, it could be an exciting season ahead.<br />
<br />
&quot;I do genuinely hope that Coventry get their rightful place back in the Championship next season and that one day they can be a Premier League team all over again.&quot;
<br />
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Argonaut

New Member
If he thinks we can get back them why does he not honour his contract and move up with us? Derby will be no more than mid-table mediocrity. Doesn't make sense to me.
 

Cobi Jones's Dreads

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Quality player best of look in the future will give him a round of applause when we see him at the Ricoh next season. ;)
 

skybluegod

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Good luck Keogh you deserve the best absolutely fantastic player for this club and i hope he has the best of time's with derby. You will be missed
 

skybluesteve76

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Bye Richard. Can't wait to sing "it could of been you" as we pass Derby on our way back to the prem! If he thinks that we are capable of challenging and its not about money then why is he going? He was brilliant for us and loved by the fans!
 

skybluedaze

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If he thinks we can get back them why does he not honour his contract and move up with us? Derby will be no more than mid-table mediocrity. Doesn't make sense to me.

Good point, but there's no point keeping a player if he wants to go. It's not good for team spirit. It was probably best for both parties in the end.
 

skybluebeduff

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From the word's of Vinnie Jones 'It's been emotional'. Goodbye Rich and hopefully see you for the 2013/14 season when you lose to us ;)

A generally top man.
 

hill83

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Sorry, but this is pathetic. He's gone, it was inevitable, this personal goodbye stuff is embarrassing.
 

torchomatic

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Good to hear that he was offered a contract and we did everything we could to keep him. Should button up the "SISU made us sell him" crowd.
 

Tonylinc

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Sorry, but this is pathetic. He's gone, it was inevitable, this personal goodbye stuff is embarrassing.
Embarrasing or not it needs to be said. This guy but his body on the line for us week in week out and it is therefore only right that we should have the opportunaty of thanking him for his efforts.
 

Grendel

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Good to hear that he was offered a contract and we did everything we could to keep him. Should button up the "SISU made us sell him" crowd.

It won't they'll just say we offered the minimum wage.
 

hill83

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Embarrasing or not it needs to be said. This guy but his body on the line for us week in week out and it is therefore only right that we should have the opportunaty of thanking him for his efforts.

I meant from him to be fair. 'toughest decision of my life'
Course it was. Taking us for mugs.

Good business by Thorne in my opinion.
 

The Reverend Skyblue

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Why can't some people see it as a geniune thankyou from someone who gave absolutely everything he had in every game, he gave more in one game than the likes of Bell and Baker have done in a season, combined. All he is saying is thanks for the support and good luck next season and i look at that as a class gesture from a true gent.

Why are there snide immature comments on this thread about Keogh, he deserves a lot more respect than that


The Rev
 

Grendel

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Why can't some people see it as a geniune thankyou from someone who gave absolutely everything he had in every game, he gave more in one game than the likes of Bell and Baker have done in a season, combined. All he is saying is thanks for the support and good luck next season and i look at that as a class gesture from a true gent.

Why are there snide immature comments on this thread about Keogh, he deserves a lot more respect than that


The Rev

That's a fair summary. You can only ask 100% commitment and we got that. He has his reward with a big salary and that is fair enough.
 

Sutty

Member
I never saw Keogh as the messiah some see him as, but he always gave his all and seems a decent bloke.

I wish him well.
 

hill83

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I do wish him well, he was a great servant to the club. I just don't think we need to have the personal statement from him. No doubt he said similar when he left Carlisle. I'm probably being cynical. Infact I definitely am.
 

Gaz

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A very good player and a top bloke we have lost.

Gutted, but wish him all the best at Derby.
 

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