York City complete a trio of signings

12:10pm Thursday 30th August 2012 in Sport Photograph of the Author By Steve Carroll, Sports reporter

Updated: CLARKE CARLISLE was hailed by York City boss Gary Mills as an “unbelievable professional” after the defender was unveiled as the marquee grab in a trio of transfer window signings.

The 32-year-old, the current chairman of the Professional Footballers’ Association, was training at Bootham Crescent today, where he was joined by experienced striker Scott Dobie and promising young Leeds United defender Charlie Taylor, who has signed on loan.

Mills moved quickly to sign free agent Carlisle following the injury to Chris Doig in the 3-1 win at Barnet on Saturday and he revealed the former QPR, Leeds, Watford and Burnley centre-back was eager to join the Minstermen having been released by the Clarets at the end of last season following a spell on loan at Northampton.

“I just felt it was vital that area was sorted,” Mills said.

“Clarke was available. He obviously wanted to get back and he is hungry about playing. I just feel it is right for me. He lives in Yorkshire and his career speaks for itself. He is still young and fit and it is perfect for me.

“He is so enthusiastic and has played at a good, good level. He is a leader and, even last season, he played a lot of games.

“He has done a lot of media in the last few months and is involved with the PFA. But he is already missing the day-to-day and certainly the match days. I decided to give him a call and he was down to talk to me before I knew it.

“He said he had butterflies and that he can’t wait to get into training. He brings experience and leadership and quality. He feels that York is the right club for him and I have given him that opportunity to come back.

“It’s not only right for him, but right for me and I think he’s an excellent signing.”

Carlisle’s experience is replicated by the 33-year-old Dobie, whose career has yielded six caps for Scotland and stints at West Brom, Millwall, Nottingham Forest and, most recently, a loan period at Bradford, before becoming a free agent.

Mills added: “I have been looking for his type of player and we had a good chat. He played with Des Lyttle at West Brom and he might take a couple of weeks to get where we want him to get to. He also brings experience and professionalism and can’t wait to get back and prove a few things this season.

“I had the opportunity to take a couple of inexperienced and younger strikers but I didn’t think it was the way forward for us and I just feel he is right for us.

“These are a couple of experienced players and bring the strength to help my squad.

“It’s about getting the mixture right and getting the right type of character to come in. Clarke is an unbelievable professional. He is a man who is respectful of what it is all about and that is the same with Scott.

“We haven’t gone for someone who has come for a meal ticket. It hasn’t gone right for Scott in the last couple of seasons but he is a true professional.”

York-born Charlie Taylor, who played for York Schoolboys, has a huge amount of promise, reckons Mills.

The 18-year-old made an instant impact on his League debut for Leeds, laying on the cross that led to Ross McCormack’s opener in a 3-2 win over Crystal Palace just under a year ago, and the City boss wants the left-back to immediately stake a claim for that berth.

“I want him to come in and challenge,” Mills explained. “I know what they think of him at Leeds. I have watched him a couple of times and he is a very, very good footballer. The opportunity is there for him and he lives in York.

“Leeds have been fantastic. I spoke to Neil Warnock who feels this move is right for the lad and, again, I feel he is a good signing.”

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sixtyfourfive says...
8:13pm Wed 29 Aug 12

Dobie is an interesting signing as he does not seem to have had a club for the whole of last season (2011/12) - having latterly been at Bradford City and St Johnstone.

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rogue84 says...
8:18pm Wed 29 Aug 12

clarke carlisle will add vital experience to the defence and will hopefully slot in nicely with c.smith. got a feeling that danny blanchett isn't going to have much a future.....

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Daley Mayall says...
8:21pm Wed 29 Aug 12

One experienced player, one player who it seems hasn't played football for 12 months, and one inexperienced youngster. Bit of a mixed bag conjured by Millsy, and plenty of mixed reaction on forums and FB as you would expect!!
Welcome, all the same fellas, and good luck at City!!

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dangermoose says...
8:35pm Wed 29 Aug 12

Panic sets in.........

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dangermoose says...
8:38pm Wed 29 Aug 12

Desperation........

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PhilTopping says...
9:01pm Wed 29 Aug 12

I like the look of Clarke Carlisle. He might be a bit past it but he is also experienced, tall and very strong.

Scott Dobie looks a really poor signing. Hardly played more than a handful of matches since 2010 and was underwhelming in the years just prior to that. Hes had an injury ravaged career and has not been a really good player since the early-mid 2000s. Based on his threadbear record over the last three years, I think he'll be even less impressive than Moses Ashikodi or Liam Henderson.

I dont know anything about the Leeds kid. Though he does have good credentials.

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OLD - HEAD says...
9:06pm Wed 29 Aug 12

I have seen Clarke Carlisle play before, he is a six foot plus centre back, he used to be quite useful. I thought Scot Dobie had hung up his boots long ago. Never heard of Charlie Taylor, but this signing shows the confidence that GM must have in Blanchett and Fyefield. Interesting and speculative is the best way to describe these three signings, only time will tell. No news of anybody moving out though.

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PhilTopping says...
9:10pm Wed 29 Aug 12

Scott Dobies last first team goal was on the 24th August 2010. He's a 33 year old striker, who hasn't played any football for over a year and hasn't scored a goal in over 2 years.

Even if we were still a Conference team this would be a laughably bad signing.

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Southern Exile says...
9:13pm Wed 29 Aug 12

Dobie signing does appear bizarre the other two could be useful though...

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duffy says...
9:14pm Wed 29 Aug 12

Honestly don't know what to make of the Dobie signing, Carlisle could be great if he still has the hunger although he was talking of retirement.
It's certainly an interesting bunch if nothing else

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daveymcgurk says...
9:18pm Wed 29 Aug 12

surely this cant be our answer to competition for jason walker?
im guessing steve carroll is mistaken to which dobie we have signed?
stephen dobie knows where the onion bag is!
scott dobie who scored 3 in 16 for millwall and 3 in 41 for forrest then hardly played for 2 seasons is i quote hardly prolifis mr carroll!!
i hope im wrong but danny wright couldnt do any worse!

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PhilTopping says...
9:19pm Wed 29 Aug 12

The only thing I can think is that Mills has had him training at the club for the past couple of weeks and seen something he likes. He's probably on a month to month contract and he'll only use him in an emergency. With Reed almost back, I suppose he'll be third choice striker. He was badly injury prone at Carlisle, thats not going to have got any better with the passing years since then. There is simply no way hes going to be challenging Walker at any point. Walkers probably laughing himself to sleep right now.

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joejamestom says...
9:50pm Wed 29 Aug 12

All we can all do is welcome them aboard, Dobie looks a speculative signing & may well be on terms that relate to appearances he should be a good mentor for our less experienced strikers its not all about pace. As for Carlisle he looks set to reinforce an area we look distinctly lightweight given Doigs injury risk & Smith if he loses his current good form can be a liability so definitely worth exploring what he can add in currently our weakest area. If Taylor proves to be a player GM can improve into anything like as good a player as Mezza then that's also welcome, Given we are not exactly the best funded League 2 club I have an open mind in Mills we trust! Cmon City!!

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YO1 says...
9:53pm Wed 29 Aug 12

We don't know what restrictions Gary is working under, these are not inspiring signings.

Carlisle looks to be an asset with experience and should be a good presence in the dressing room. We needed a left back but it looks like we will have to wIt sometime before a true replacement for Mezza is found.

GM wanted Connell and Shaw but has had to settle for Dobie. I personally think we missed a trick in not getting Brodie, based on his performance against us last week.

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YO1 says...
10:02pm Wed 29 Aug 12

As anticipated, lots of laughter on league 2 forum from Bradford fans who say Dobie and Walker were poor for them. Wouldn't expect anything complimentary but we appear somewhat vulnerable to ridicule for these signings!

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tomwillo1 says...
10:04pm Wed 29 Aug 12

Really happy that we've signed Clarke Carlisle, was playing for Preston NE on loan not that long ago, also playing in the Premier League for Burnley! Dont know about the other two signings, agree with YO1 we should have signed Brodie, although not sure he'd have wanted to come back after the way most of the 'fans' treated him when he came back! Can't wait for Saturday now! COME ON CITY!!!

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YcfcKeepingTheFaith says...
10:21pm Wed 29 Aug 12

Very excited about Clarke Carlisle.

Looking forward to seeing if Taylor can do better at left back than Fyfield/Blancett.

A bit concerned about Dobie's lack of competitive games in the past year, however, he has played in the premiership and shouldn't be written off before he's even put his shirt on.

Let's try and keep an open mind, mills knows what he's doing. Let's get behind the lads on Saturday and support them as much as we can.

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OB-1 says...
11:26pm Wed 29 Aug 12

AWESOME! Class signings

In Mills we trust :-)

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haveapasty says...
11:30pm Wed 29 Aug 12

played with taylor before he signed for leeds.
he played a few league games at full back last year for them and, from what i saw, did a good job. I remember he put in one hell of a cross for a becchio goal so has a decent foot on him, an interesting signing.
Personally, i think that fyfield will start against oxford. he did ok against donny, not so great against wycombe but, from what i have heard, blanchett has been poor the last two games.
dobie i don't think is a good signing at all- there were far better free agents available, although we do not know the circumstances millsy is under, as another poster has said.
i think carlisle could well be an inspired signing and an ex prem centre half and (sorry if im wrong) captain can only be a good thing, even if he is only around for a short time. ironic that this happens the day a story on the bbc sport website breaks saying he is after a club. COYR

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YorkCityLuke says...
11:37pm Wed 29 Aug 12

Could be that Dobie has been brought in as much for his experience as his current ability? Maybe as a trainer for our existing strikers? I'm pretty happy with the signings to be honest, sound like just what we need.

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alimount says...
12:08am Thu 30 Aug 12

What did everyone expect? Michael Owen? Give the guys a chance, experience is worth more than ability sometimes.

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YorkCityLuke says...
12:36am Thu 30 Aug 12

I was intrigued by Carlisle, so looked him up on wikipedia. He seems like a VERY good signing, having made a large number of appearences at the top and second tier level, even in recent years. The article says he is strong physically and able to read a game well, but lacking in pace and thus prone to disciplinary problems. I certainly look forward to seeing him play!

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YorkCityLuke says...
12:39am Thu 30 Aug 12

He's also played 500 senior games, so not short of experience!

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Head of Bomber Command says...
1:38am Thu 30 Aug 12

Great news and well done to Gary and Jason for getting the guys in. The lad for left back looks interesting in that Gary must be a little disappointed with the form of Blancett and Fyfield. Though I will not be surprised to see Jamal start the Oxford game.

Onwards and upwards.

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Ycfc85 says...
1:57am Thu 30 Aug 12

http://www.bbc.co.uk
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Theapplesarecoming says...
7:37am Thu 30 Aug 12

A few things :

Firstly well done Gary mills for the hard work you had to put
Into getting these signings

Give these guys a chance they have just joined and will probably be reading up what the fans think , and all they are gonna see is "oh no not this/that player "they will think they may as well not bother if they arnt wanted. We need to support them and wait for the match results to come in before anyone has the right to judge them as harshly as we are

It could have been worse we could have had no signings

It's not just the players but circumstances that make a good team , if we have a player who has played well in the league and ok may have not played for a season or two recently if York is right for them
They will inspired to win for us . these people need support as does Gary Mills , fear of reprisal (moaning) from fans for every chance or risk Gary takes will
Cripple Gary and the team from expressing themselves and moving forward in the leagues

If they next game the next signings stop a goal or score everyone's mind will change so relax and wait ;)

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circuitous route dorset says...
7:56am Thu 30 Aug 12

Personally think that Carlisle is a great signing and Taylor evidently has potential. Not sure about the thinking behind Dobie but GM "usually" picks the right man for a job. Hope all three setle in quickly.

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duffy says...
8:21am Thu 30 Aug 12

Need to see later today what contract Dobie has been offered, I can't see more than a month by month given he has not played for over a year. Could be more for his experience and something of a coaching role for the strikers.

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Theapplesarecoming says...
8:23am Thu 30 Aug 12

If they win my last paragraph was menna say

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skilly says...
8:32am Thu 30 Aug 12

Let them get on the pitch and judge them after that. GM has delivered so far, get behind the team and the management. In Mills we trust

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Brodes says...
9:22am Thu 30 Aug 12

I assume this is good bye to TY McGurk?
Writing was on the wall last season, not played this. Very injury prone. Testamonial does usually mean the end...
Spoke to mate who is Burnley fan re Carlisle. 'Slower than your gran, but hard as nails. Should be ok in League 2.'

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oldmanvecrayke says...
9:43am Thu 30 Aug 12

Brodes wrote:
I assume this is good bye to TY McGurk? Writing was on the wall last season, not played this. Very injury prone. Testamonial does usually mean the end... Spoke to mate who is Burnley fan re Carlisle. 'Slower than your gran, but hard as nails. Should be ok in League 2.'
Dont necessarily think so, we have Mcgurk, Smith , Doig ,Parslow and now Carlisle. Doig is injury prone, Mcgurk is just getting back , Smith normally gets suspended and Parslow has taken on the mantle of midfield anchor man. I still think he's a good centre half. Fyfield still has alot to learn positionally !!!!!!!

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sixtyfourfive says...
9:49am Thu 30 Aug 12

Brodes wrote:
I assume this is good bye to TY McGurk?
Writing was on the wall last season, not played this. Very injury prone. Testamonial does usually mean the end...
Spoke to mate who is Burnley fan re Carlisle. 'Slower than your gran, but hard as nails. Should be ok in League 2.'
Why should this be the end for David McGurk? My understanding is that he is approaching match fitness and surely will then once again be an integral part of the squad - it is after all a squad game and we need a "pool" of central defenders. C.Smith and Doig are not exactly speed merchants and considering Carlisle has far more experience at the top level than both of these two, I do not see any perceived lack of pace as an issue at L2 level - looks a good signing.

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Yorkie41 says...
9:52am Thu 30 Aug 12

Brodes wrote:
I assume this is good bye to TY McGurk?
Writing was on the wall last season, not played this. Very injury prone. Testamonial does usually mean the end...
Spoke to mate who is Burnley fan re Carlisle. 'Slower than your gran, but hard as nails. Should be ok in League 2.'
Before you all Criticise Carlisle for being slow, some of us remember another City player called Norman Wilkinson, who was slow but a brilliant player. He gave City a wonderful service.

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Eric Style says...
10:17am Thu 30 Aug 12

Mills mentioned talking to 2 strikers, Could the second striker be James Beattie, Brett Ormerod, Caleb Folan, Karl Hawley or Roman Bednar? All free agents

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circuitous route dorset says...
10:27am Thu 30 Aug 12

Clark said yesterday that he sometimes gets involved in helping players without clubs get in the door -. should be a great contact-maker. On this, bit surprised that the Press got in first. BBC says we are set to sign them and don't mention Taylor. Also - is it just me but on top of the no internet radio I am now finding that I have to "recover" every page on this site before it loads?

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Fat Harry says...
10:31am Thu 30 Aug 12

Paul Stancliffe was 33 when he signed for City - didn't prevent him from doing a decent job over the next three years, did it?

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RooBeck says...
10:33am Thu 30 Aug 12

There's more than a bit of the Cloughie philosophy in GM in showing faith in older, (some might say past it) players and blending them well with the more youthful/inexperienc
ed ones and improving a team. Let's hope these buys add to the quality and general improvement of our squad. Maybe, Carlisle and Taylor will go straight into the Back Four for Saturday's match and Dobie on the bench?! COYR.

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uhtred says...
10:57am Thu 30 Aug 12

Eric Style wrote:
Mills mentioned talking to 2 strikers, Could the second striker be James Beattie, Brett Ormerod, Caleb Folan, Karl Hawley or Roman Bednar? All free agents
I beleive Brett Ormerod signed for wrexham in July. Obviously he was not financially out of reach.

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Wilbur says...
11:09am Thu 30 Aug 12

Eric Style wrote:
Mills mentioned talking to 2 strikers, Could the second striker be James Beattie, Brett Ormerod, Caleb Folan, Karl Hawley or Roman Bednar? All free agents
John Macken.

Give Dobie a chance. He could be the ideal foil for Walker and Reed to feed off if he can win the crosses into the box.

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rogue84 says...
11:54am Thu 30 Aug 12

in my opinion (not worth much i know!) but I thought the only thing missing against Wycombe was the chance to throw a big, experienced striker on to cause bother to the centre-backs and try and bring the ball down. If Dobie does this then that is half the battle. I doubt he'll start many games, but may be used as our long awaited 'Plan B' when Walker is looking ineffective.
Walker hasn't suddenly become a bad striker, but he needs the ball infront of him and/or needs chances in and around the area.

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Southern Exile says...
12:17pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Carlisle should be a real threat in the opposition box as well, I can imagine him causing some real problems at corners for opposition defences, a few goals / pens may come from that and again maybe that last 10 min target man role / shock tactic could be CC?

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uhtred says...
12:19pm Thu 30 Aug 12

rogue84 wrote:
in my opinion (not worth much i know!) but I thought the only thing missing against Wycombe was the chance to throw a big, experienced striker on to cause bother to the centre-backs and try and bring the ball down. If Dobie does this then that is half the battle. I doubt he'll start many games, but may be used as our long awaited 'Plan B' when Walker is looking ineffective. Walker hasn't suddenly become a bad striker, but he needs the ball infront of him and/or needs chances in and around the area.
Good point Plan B could be 4-4-2 with Dobie alongside Walker nodding them down for Walker to score, especially whem we struggle against tall centre backs.

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brahma says...
12:20pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Sounds like things may be very problematic at left back. Yesterday afternoon Blanchett tweeted "And so the journey begins again test of character and strength," followed this morning by Jamal Fyfield "Lets play the blame game."

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Fat Harry says...
12:37pm Thu 30 Aug 12

"marquee grab"?

Have we gone and signed a tent thirf?

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tips says...
12:39pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Blanchett and Fyfield must fight for their places and realise football is very much a squad game these days.Whoever has the shirt must perform to the best of their ability or risk a colleague being given their chance.
Their will be injuries and suspensions throughout the season and all the squad will be called upon at some stage.
Both Dobie and Carlisle have a wealth of experience and can help the younger members in the squad grow in confidence and achieve their best form.
Come on you Reds !!!!!

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PhilTopping says...
12:46pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Clarke didn't have a huge number of options. He has media and PFA commitments, lives in W Yorks and is banned from driving for another 5 months or so. Not a lot of clubs he could consider unless he wanted some major life changes. Bad news for him, but probably good news for us.

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circuitous route dorset says...
12:59pm Thu 30 Aug 12

PhilTopping wrote:
Clarke didn't have a huge number of options. He has media and PFA commitments, lives in W Yorks and is banned from driving for another 5 months or so. Not a lot of clubs he could consider unless he wanted some major life changes. Bad news for him, but probably good news for us.
Why bad news for him? He said yesterday he wants football and finances were not an issue. I would suggest he has more options than any out of contract footballer in the country. Well done Phil for nailing you're "York are not worthy" flag to the banner. Pillock!

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PhilTopping says...
1:12pm Thu 30 Aug 12

circuitous route dorset wrote:
PhilTopping wrote: Clarke didn't have a huge number of options. He has media and PFA commitments, lives in W Yorks and is banned from driving for another 5 months or so. Not a lot of clubs he could consider unless he wanted some major life changes. Bad news for him, but probably good news for us.
Why bad news for him? He said yesterday he wants football and finances were not an issue. I would suggest he has more options than any out of contract footballer in the country. Well done Phil for nailing you're "York are not worthy" flag to the banner. Pillock!
He's taken a humongous pay cut. Probably a 90% drop. But you're right, it's a wonderful day for him, he's joined the mighty York City and that's all that matters.

Keep picking those apples in Dorset.

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Phil, Leeds says...
2:24pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Taylor's an interesting signing; young and wanting to progress but not sure about the other 2 though time will tell. I think Dave McGurk is not too far away from returning and when he's fully fit would be my first choice centre back. Would have preferred Gary to have signed one of the younger, as yet unproven strikers he says were available.

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The Mc says...
4:16pm Thu 30 Aug 12

More on Carlisle from Wikipedia.....

Carlisle's predominant playing position is as a central defender and he has been described as a "defensive lynchpin".He has stated that as a youngster, he modelled his style of play on defenders such as Steve Bruce and Gary Pallister. However, he says that their style was too "ruthless" for modern football, and he now attempts to read the opponents' attacking plays. He is not known for his pace, and this has caused him some disciplinary problems as he has received eight red cards during his career. Former Leeds United team-mate Michael Duberry described Carlisle as a "strong" defender. Carlisle is recognised as being a highly intelligent footballer, and is often seen as an imposing figure in the centre of the defence thanks to his 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) stature.He also looks to use his size to cause an attacking threat from set pieces such as free kicks and corners, and as of May 2012 has scored 31 league goals in his career.

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circuitous route dorset says...
4:49pm Thu 30 Aug 12

PhilTopping wrote:
circuitous route dorset wrote:
PhilTopping wrote: Clarke didn't have a huge number of options. He has media and PFA commitments, lives in W Yorks and is banned from driving for another 5 months or so. Not a lot of clubs he could consider unless he wanted some major life changes. Bad news for him, but probably good news for us.
Why bad news for him? He said yesterday he wants football and finances were not an issue. I would suggest he has more options than any out of contract footballer in the country. Well done Phil for nailing you're "York are not worthy" flag to the banner. Pillock!
He's taken a humongous pay cut. Probably a 90% drop. But you're right, it's a wonderful day for him, he's joined the mighty York City and that's all that matters.

Keep picking those apples in Dorset.
Crap year for apples mate

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arsene.about.york says...
5:48pm Thu 30 Aug 12

PhilTopping wrote:
circuitous route dorset wrote:
PhilTopping wrote: Clarke didn't have a huge number of options. He has media and PFA commitments, lives in W Yorks and is banned from driving for another 5 months or so. Not a lot of clubs he could consider unless he wanted some major life changes. Bad news for him, but probably good news for us.
Why bad news for him? He said yesterday he wants football and finances were not an issue. I would suggest he has more options than any out of contract footballer in the country. Well done Phil for nailing you're "York are not worthy" flag to the banner. Pillock!
He's taken a humongous pay cut. Probably a 90% drop. But you're right, it's a wonderful day for him, he's joined the mighty York City and that's all that matters.

Keep picking those apples in Dorset.
How can he have taken a 90% pay cut ? He had been released by Burnley and was a free agent. If he and Taylor can provide some quality in defence and Dobie can add some experience and muscle in attack we may yet be a force in this division.

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duffy says...
6:07pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Ok a bit clearer now with Carlisle here until the new year and Dobie on a 3 month deal. I can see another striker coming in.

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PhilTopping says...
6:11pm Thu 30 Aug 12

circuitous route dorset wrote:
PhilTopping wrote:
circuitous route dorset wrote:
PhilTopping wrote: Clarke didn't have a huge number of options. He has media and PFA commitments, lives in W Yorks and is banned from driving for another 5 months or so. Not a lot of clubs he could consider unless he wanted some major life changes. Bad news for him, but probably good news for us.
Why bad news for him? He said yesterday he wants football and finances were not an issue. I would suggest he has more options than any out of contract footballer in the country. Well done Phil for nailing you're "York are not worthy" flag to the banner. Pillock!
He's taken a humongous pay cut. Probably a 90% drop. But you're right, it's a wonderful day for him, he's joined the mighty York City and that's all that matters.

Keep picking those apples in Dorset.
Crap year for apples mate
mmm... we have an apple tree in the garden. Which has produced a magnificent 4 manky looking apples.

Regarding the 90% drop. You are, of course correct. It's a massive increase from the £70 a week JSA, but an even larger percentage decrease (90% ish) from his salary up until May this year.

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circuitous route dorset says...
6:23pm Thu 30 Aug 12

PhilTopping wrote:
circuitous route dorset wrote:
PhilTopping wrote:
circuitous route dorset wrote:
PhilTopping wrote: Clarke didn't have a huge number of options. He has media and PFA commitments, lives in W Yorks and is banned from driving for another 5 months or so. Not a lot of clubs he could consider unless he wanted some major life changes. Bad news for him, but probably good news for us.
Why bad news for him? He said yesterday he wants football and finances were not an issue. I would suggest he has more options than any out of contract footballer in the country. Well done Phil for nailing you're "York are not worthy" flag to the banner. Pillock!
He's taken a humongous pay cut. Probably a 90% drop. But you're right, it's a wonderful day for him, he's joined the mighty York City and that's all that matters.

Keep picking those apples in Dorset.
Crap year for apples mate
mmm... we have an apple tree in the garden. Which has produced a magnificent 4 manky looking apples.

Regarding the 90% drop. You are, of course correct. It's a massive increase from the £70 a week JSA, but an even larger percentage decrease (90% ish) from his salary up until May this year.
Didn't comment on your strange "inside knowledge" of finances and don't get your point. Doubt whether any other grown ups will either. Especially as it makes no sense at all on the maths!

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AlanLttle says...
6:39pm Thu 30 Aug 12

rogue84 wrote:
in my opinion (not worth much i know!) but I thought the only thing missing against Wycombe was the chance to throw a big, experienced striker on to cause bother to the centre-backs and try and bring the ball down. If Dobie does this then that is half the battle. I doubt he'll start many games, but may be used as our long awaited 'Plan B' when Walker is looking ineffective.
Walker hasn't suddenly become a bad striker, but he needs the ball infront of him and/or needs chances in and around the area.
Your right son, Walker hasnt suddenly become a bad striker. He has been a bad striker for the last 6 months. Isnt it a strikers job to score goals? He doesnt even look threatening.
Clarke Carlisle is a great signing for this level. I do agree with previous posters asking if time is up at City for Dave McGurk though. Shame really, great guy and very loyal sevant (Apart from his Luton Blip)

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haveapasty says...
6:45pm Thu 30 Aug 12

i personally don't think it is the end of mcgurk at all. he hasn't played for a long long time and will need at least a month to get into the swing of things when he is fit, and if the chance to sign a player of carlisle's experience comes up, you'd be daft not to take it up in L2. not surprised it is only a 6 month deal as I imagine he is hoping to catch the eye of a bigger club. that or city's finances wouldn't be able to commit to a longer deal. still not sure on dobie, but i said that about coulson before he scored his belter against donny. very much looking forward to the oxford game.

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RickyC says...
8:00pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Some great signings, think the fact that we have some experience is vital, especially Carlisle who has been there and done it. He'll also be a great asset for the younger ones coming through. I don't expect us to pull up any trees but I definatley can see us finishing top half which would be an excellent acheivement. And now with the chairman of the PFA onboard, the squad could all be on strike next week!!

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daveymcgurk says...
8:46pm Thu 30 Aug 12

a good friend of mine said to me on monday that clark carlise would sign for york aswell as a unnamed left back and striker!.wednesday comes and we have signed 3 players which is spot on.
he has told me today that jamile matt has inprinciple agreed terms with us!!
also another cb to sign byron anthony!
time will tell but ive a feeling danny wright will sign and henderson will go the opposite way.

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TheonlywayisCity says...
9:15pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Im certain this is all but the last we will see of signings. Maybe one more but I am pretty confident that it wont be Matt.

I would sooner we got Matt instead of Wright though, not a big fan of Wright.

Also I am sure we wont be signing another centre back as that would be far too much competition unless one of ours is going?

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Yorkie41 says...
9:29pm Thu 30 Aug 12

There has been a rumers around that Byron Anthony may come to City.I hope not.

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daveymcgurk says...
9:31pm Thu 30 Aug 12

im certain atleast one more player will sign before window closes!.
and it will be a striker as dobie has only signed a 3 month contract.

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joejamestom says...
9:45pm Thu 30 Aug 12

daveymcgurk wrote:
a good friend of mine said to me on monday that clark carlise would sign for york aswell as a unnamed left back and striker!.wednesday comes and we have signed 3 players which is spot on.
he has told me today that jamile matt has inprinciple agreed terms with us!!
also another cb to sign byron anthony!
time will tell but ive a feeling danny wright will sign and henderson will go the opposite way.
Hope you are correct about Matt one of the better strikers to play against us last season & lots of potential to improve his play would suit GMs 433.
Oxford tomorrow will be a good gauge of our mettle as I reckon they are a top 5 side in Lg 2.

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Yorkie41 says...
10:02pm Thu 30 Aug 12

joejamestom wrote:
daveymcgurk wrote:
a good friend of mine said to me on monday that clark carlise would sign for york aswell as a unnamed left back and striker!.wednesday comes and we have signed 3 players which is spot on.
he has told me today that jamile matt has inprinciple agreed terms with us!!
also another cb to sign byron anthony!
time will tell but ive a feeling danny wright will sign and henderson will go the opposite way.
Hope you are correct about Matt one of the better strikers to play against us last season & lots of potential to improve his play would suit GMs 433.
Oxford tomorrow will be a good gauge of our mettle as I reckon they are a top 5 side in Lg 2.
Has Jamille Matt got his Citizen ship sorted, or he may not be going anywhere, and that would be a great pity.

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oldmanvecrayke says...
10:09pm Thu 30 Aug 12

joejamestom wrote:
daveymcgurk wrote: a good friend of mine said to me on monday that clark carlise would sign for york aswell as a unnamed left back and striker!.wednesday comes and we have signed 3 players which is spot on. he has told me today that jamile matt has inprinciple agreed terms with us!! also another cb to sign byron anthony! time will tell but ive a feeling danny wright will sign and henderson will go the opposite way.
Hope you are correct about Matt one of the better strikers to play against us last season & lots of potential to improve his play would suit GMs 433. Oxford tomorrow will be a good gauge of our mettle as I reckon they are a top 5 side in Lg 2.
My sentiments also. when I saw Matt play against City last year, he made our defence look more than a bit uncomfortable., which is what we need to do against these league 2 centre halfs. I hope all the new signings suceed, cos there are a few who criticise before seeing players play. If Matt was signed, then our ariel theat at free kicks would go up greatly , he's 6' 2" atleast ( I'm sure I'll be put right ) but along with Carlisle 6' 3" and neither exactly shy about putting their weight about !!!!!!!!!

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pip007 says...
12:18am Fri 31 Aug 12

Good signings. Carlisle and Dobie can do a job and they'll bring some maturity and experience. And hats off to Mills for giving these players an opportunity. His old boss Brian Clough did the same for Larry Lloyd and Kenny Burns and look what they achieved.

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JamesHinch says...
8:14am Fri 31 Aug 12

Jamille Matt would be good but Danny Wright - no thanks. I know he once has a blinder against us when he was at Histon but even Wrexham fans think he's a conference player at best.

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YO1 says...
8:40am Fri 31 Aug 12

GM on Radio York stating it's unlikely that any more players will come in before deadline and no players will be leaving.

Also states he tried to sign Richard Cresswell and got knocked back by a couple of others. Demonstrates Gary's ambition to improve the squad.

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Wilyorkuk1983 says...
9:08am Fri 31 Aug 12

It is a real shame we couldnot land Cresswell, I really thought we would be front runners with our links to him and his to us.

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Eric Style says...
9:37am Fri 31 Aug 12

Jamille Matt would be the new Dan McBreen, massively overhyped and probably disappointing

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joejamestom says...
9:57am Fri 31 Aug 12

Eric Style wrote:
Jamille Matt would be the new Dan McBreen, massively overhyped and probably disappointing
You might be right but Dan was a well known & understood player going down the Leagues, at least Matt has potential the other way. We can expect at least one of GM's trio of signings not to work out looking at his record, given the recent history of relatively last minute speculative signings either through injury, attitude or ability. Most of us can spot a stand out player on the pitch & Matt certainly stood out to me though no doubt he has inconsistencies as we saw with Moke. But I do think we would be a good place to develop him in his career offering a standard of coaching & competitive league football not available at at Kiddy that is once his permit to work is resolved.

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