Collins slams players' lack of loyalty
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Roddy Collins launched a stinging attack at former players, particularly ex-captain Dan Murray, by questioning his loyalty after the defender walked away from the club with three months wages still owed.
Murray left for Tallaght earlier this month, citing his need for some sort of income as his girlfriend is due to give birth in April. However, Collins couldn’t justify his departure and had some harsh words to say about the defender.
“Nobody is irreplaceable. The only disappointment was Danny Murphy leaving the club, in my opinion he’s the best left back in the country. The other players can be replaced. Whoever wants to leave can leave if that’s their prerogative.
“I knew from day one that Dan Murray was going to leave. Dan Connor? He showed no interest,” said a furious Collins after being asked if he will miss ‘the 3 Dan’s’. “You have to show loyalty and respect to the people involved with Cork City Football Club. If you’re half a man you accept that there is a financial disaster going on all over the world and it’s not just in your little house in Cork.”
Collins also criticised the “abuse that has been going on this club.” He continued: “I can’t believe the players ripping the club off and managers ripping the club off. You can quote me on that because it’s the truth.
“You don’t take blood out of a stone. To hand out the salaries that were handed out at this club was an absolute disgrace. It was a massive abuse of finances and the players are laughing their way to the ban/ Loyalty is paramount to any success, whether it’s a marriage, a family or a football club.”
On his future, Collins remains positive that there is a place for him at the club when the takeover is completed. Also insisting he is not at the club just for a short-term.
“There’s no doubt where I want to be. Hopefully whoever takes over the club will know that I’m still available and that they will consider me because it’s a great setup. I was away for seven months and didn’t know too much but I’m just concentrating on the playing side of things.”
If given the chance, Collins believes he can build a young and competitive team for the future. It’ll prove difficult for the Leesiders to make any big signings though, with the club putting a €750 wage cap in place.
“I will deliver a competitive team,” he added. “Results I can’t legislate for but we will have competitive players. We’ll see the young players being developed and players who have an ambition to come in and play for the club.”
Murray left for Tallaght earlier this month, citing his need for some sort of income as his girlfriend is due to give birth in April. However, Collins couldn’t justify his departure and had some harsh words to say about the defender.
“Nobody is irreplaceable. The only disappointment was Danny Murphy leaving the club, in my opinion he’s the best left back in the country. The other players can be replaced. Whoever wants to leave can leave if that’s their prerogative.
“I knew from day one that Dan Murray was going to leave. Dan Connor? He showed no interest,” said a furious Collins after being asked if he will miss ‘the 3 Dan’s’. “You have to show loyalty and respect to the people involved with Cork City Football Club. If you’re half a man you accept that there is a financial disaster going on all over the world and it’s not just in your little house in Cork.”
Collins also criticised the “abuse that has been going on this club.” He continued: “I can’t believe the players ripping the club off and managers ripping the club off. You can quote me on that because it’s the truth.
“You don’t take blood out of a stone. To hand out the salaries that were handed out at this club was an absolute disgrace. It was a massive abuse of finances and the players are laughing their way to the ban/ Loyalty is paramount to any success, whether it’s a marriage, a family or a football club.”
On his future, Collins remains positive that there is a place for him at the club when the takeover is completed. Also insisting he is not at the club just for a short-term.
“There’s no doubt where I want to be. Hopefully whoever takes over the club will know that I’m still available and that they will consider me because it’s a great setup. I was away for seven months and didn’t know too much but I’m just concentrating on the playing side of things.”
If given the chance, Collins believes he can build a young and competitive team for the future. It’ll prove difficult for the Leesiders to make any big signings though, with the club putting a €750 wage cap in place.
“I will deliver a competitive team,” he added. “Results I can’t legislate for but we will have competitive players. We’ll see the young players being developed and players who have an ambition to come in and play for the club.”
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