Lacosta forced to retire!
- Thread starter Gazza272
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The hockey world is a very small world, treat players poorly and players wont want to come here, also do you go in for that awesome hit, or blocking shots if you think getting injured will result in a loss of wages,shy away for your responsibilities is very short sighted and will undoubtly come back to buy you on the rear.
In an ideal world I would agree with you, however, I would hope that there would be some sort of insurance In place to cover such incidents, but who knows? We already know that the club is probably paying out as much as they can for the squad we have. So, if no insurance is in place, the club will be liable for DLC's salary if he stays till the end of the season.
Now, we are a very generous lot here in Cardiff - as Tylor Michel will testify - so how about the following idea or something similar. Let's say there are approx 16 weeks to go until the end of the season, I would voluntarily pay £1 into a kitty for each week. I feel sure that somehow, other fans would contribute the same ( only the cost of a match ticket after all ) if we would get 500 fans to do the same, DLC ( or a new netminder ) could be the beneficiary of £500 a week to assist with his stay. Any suggestions welcomed.
Now, we are a very generous lot here in Cardiff - as Tylor Michel will testify - so how about the following idea or something similar. Let's say there are approx 16 weeks to go until the end of the season, I would voluntarily pay £1 into a kitty for each week. I feel sure that somehow, other fans would contribute the same ( only the cost of a match ticket after all ) if we would get 500 fans to do the same, DLC ( or a new netminder ) could be the beneficiary of £500 a week to assist with his stay. Any suggestions welcomed.
That sounds like a great idea Osh, however to do it on such a scale may be problematic and difficult to set up!
That is quite a difficult interview to listen to, he's clearly emotional about the situation, it's good to see his passion for the club given what has happened so far this year.
Fingers crossed the funds are available to pick up a decent Nettie, or give Joe another shot this weekend as apart from the one unlucky bounce he was solid enough the weekend gone.
That is quite a difficult interview to listen to, he's clearly emotional about the situation, it's good to see his passion for the club given what has happened so far this year.
Fingers crossed the funds are available to pick up a decent Nettie, or give Joe another shot this weekend as apart from the one unlucky bounce he was solid enough the weekend gone.
Very good idea Osh, I would happily pay £16? to cover a wage for DLC or new nettie, I would guess the easiest way to set up something like this would be either a lump payment say £16 as an example or a DD for say a £1 to run for 16 weeks direct to the club?. im sure with a bit of thought a way could be found
I think the way forward on this idea may be to gain pledges from individuals first and foremost. Once the required pledges have been reached, I would suggest a one off £16 payment to a trusted source, then it could be presented to the club accordingly. If this were to happen it would need maximum publicity i.e a mention in the match programme, leave a flier on each seat at the rink etc etc. any funds that may exceed the wage could of course be donated to the juniors ? To be honest, if only a small amount of pledges were confirmed, it would not be worthwhile seeking funding in the way described.