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Gow refutes Town claims

4:01pm Thursday 2nd September 2010 in


ALAN Gow has denied suggestions his proposed move to Swindon Town fell through because of his own wage demands.

The Scot, formerly of Plymouth Argyle, was said to have agreed personal terms and passed a medical at Town on deadline day before the deal broke down.

After the collapse, the Robins hierarchy branded Gow's conduct " a disgrace", but the forward, now part of the Motherwell set-up in Scotland, has said otherwise.

"I certainly never agreed personal terms," he said.

"I spoke to the manager (Danny Wilson) and he seemed like a nice guy and very experienced as well but the deal that they offered wasn't to be and I decided to move back up the road and sign for Motherwell.

"I've moved up to Scottish football and there's not as much money in Scottish football as there is in English football."

Comments(24)

SeanGraham says...
4:09pm Thu 2 Sep 10

Ok theres not as much money in scottish footy as english, il agree. But there is more money the the SPl than league 1!! What a w****r

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GrimReapersMothersBrothersCousin says...
4:19pm Thu 2 Sep 10

Thanks Alan, bye-bye!

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BurtBacharach says...
4:53pm Thu 2 Sep 10

Alan Who?

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Inky says...
5:07pm Thu 2 Sep 10

Gow you are the leakest link - Good bye


(and good riddance - timewaster)

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wiki27 says...
5:13pm Thu 2 Sep 10

So is he saying that personal terms were NOT discussed, and STFC put him thru a medical etc in the hope he will fit in our wage structure after he's done his sit-ups??

Also, why on earth would our board make such a thing up with nothing to gain? Ludicrous.
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Disgrace is the right word and the guy has shown himself to be a total waster. I wish him financial ruin....and soon...

Security Word...'nice-club' !!!!!!

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mikek says...
5:21pm Thu 2 Sep 10

Lucky Swindon and poor Motherwell.

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SeanGraham says...
5:25pm Thu 2 Sep 10

I heard he only got a 6month contract at Motherwell

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the wizard says...
5:31pm Thu 2 Sep 10

BurtBacharach wrote:
Alan Who?
Burt,

Well,well fancy you not knowing his name,

The Tartan Tu rd, what a co ck, greedy Jock, in a frock, saying we have no money, he's not even funny. Maybe at Motherwell, he'll feel so swell, as he got from us an offer, it made Motherwell did deep in their coffer, now the Motherwell jocks are a strappin', we're glad its not us he caught a'nappin'.

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redplymouth says...
5:34pm Thu 2 Sep 10

"I've moved up to Scottish football and there's not as much money in Scottish football as there is in English football." . says it all. thinks he can be on more money in league one than spl. gowing gowing gone. COYR

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02hodgsol says...
5:52pm Thu 2 Sep 10

redplymouth wrote:
"I've moved up to Scottish football and there's not as much money in Scottish football as there is in English football." . says it all. thinks he can be on more money in league one than spl. gowing gowing gone. COYR
love the gowing gowing gone bit!

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COME ON YOU MIGHTY REDS says...
6:00pm Thu 2 Sep 10

Less of the tartan turds plz, we have four scottish players in our squad.

CUTHBERT, FERRY, MCGOVERN, CADDIS.

DO YOU CALL THEM TARTAN TURDS AS WELL ?

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the wizard says...
6:33pm Thu 2 Sep 10

No I don't, and more to the point they are fist class upright and correct guys who do not try it on. However Gow was not/is not and deserves a bit of stick which will all disapear once this dust settles.
My wifes family come from Stranraer and the Scots totally despise people such as Gow who try to drag Scots into disrepute. Haggis bashers they may be, but good straight strong and proud they are, cheats have no place north of the border, and the stick they get makes us lot look like Choir Boys. And for the record, it was banter and that was all, and if he conducts himself in this manner then he invites it on himself.

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nosyrudeman says...
8:27pm Thu 2 Sep 10

I'm an exiled Scotsman in Swindon since 1961 and I love STFC with all my heart since first going in said year aged 8. I am also a proud Scot who has a Scotland badge on the back of my STFC shirt. But I do not have any time for any player from any nation who does not want to play for my team. Alan Gow gives a Scotsman a bad name, but if his wage demands were so, do you not think he wanted to go back to sunny Scotland any way. Swindon's gain Motherwell's loss. Come on you Reds.

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the wizard says...
8:39pm Thu 2 Sep 10

nosyrudeman

Good post and it was not my mission to offend anybody other than Mr Gow. My apologies to those that I may.
J-PM was my man of the season last year, and when I met GG I was joking about 'tatty scones and clutey dumping, Greer having a very healthy appetite for anything wholesome on a plate !

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nosyrudeman says...
8:47pm Thu 2 Sep 10

No offence taken aboot nationality, ye canny help where ye were born. Me Glasgow is the finest city, but i have no allegiance whatsoever to any league team other than the MIGHTY STFC. I'm not prejudiced, but I hate everybody the same. Well except for the local's from Oxon.

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old town robin says...
9:00pm Thu 2 Sep 10

The guy regardless of ability obviously has no ambition. Who in their right mind would take a 6 month contract with Motherwell (no disrespect to them) when he was offered a year with us. Just seen him on Sky and he says money was not the issue, so why was he asking for more than that was offered, as he knows he will earn less over the border, so giving him the benefit of the doubt, maybe it was more to do with family, if his misses wants to go back home, fair enough he should come out and say so. He has totally embarressed himself with his behaviour and unless he delivers for Motherwell his career is all but over.

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the wizard says...
9:09pm Thu 2 Sep 10

I know what you mean, but I did take our sons up to Stranraer a few times to watch some big games in Stair Park. Some of the locals in the stands would make yer eyes water down here. I reckon the refs and linos' must be born deaf with the abuse they get up there. The players have to have broad shoulders as well as some of the remarks are real brilliant but not for here on this forum. All that said some of the footie is good hard and well fought but soccer to a good standard. The tackles are hard but fair but woe betide anyone who steps over the line with a nasty tackle. Good stuff and highly entertaining.
Down the pub after the game and its all good fun, and serious drinking.

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Paul Skinnbakk says...
10:34pm Thu 2 Sep 10

the wizard wrote:
nosyrudeman Good post and it was not my mission to offend anybody other than Mr Gow. My apologies to those that I may. J-PM was my man of the season last year, and when I met GG I was joking about 'tatty scones and clutey dumping, Greer having a very healthy appetite for anything wholesome on a plate !
You're a bit of a stalker on the quiet aren't you! Weren't you sharing your experience of successfully stalking Will Evans the other day?! And you live in the same town as me!
I reckon you're that old fella who wears the tatty suits & hangs around the players entrance after every home game - actually you can't be, you're an articulate fella & I very much doubt that he is....

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NZ Red says...
12:32am Fri 3 Sep 10

"I've moved up to Scottish football and there's not as much money in Scottish football as there is in English football."

It seems this guy is all about the money. Shouldn't he be talking about a chance to prove himself, first team football etc?

I know that most of us are motivated by money and would seek a payrise if the question was there to be asked, but this guy is a footballer. He's either too honest or completely stupid.

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Bootlegger says...
1:57am Fri 3 Sep 10

From a Plymouth Argyle forum:

"I think Swindon had a lucky escape, its unfortunate we didn't have the same luck (come to think of it he did bugger us about for a few weeks, but we still signed him)."

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Bootlegger says...
1:59am Fri 3 Sep 10

From a Plymouth Argyle forum:

"I think Swindon had a lucky escape, its unfortunate we didn't have the same luck (come to think of it he did bu**er us about for a few weeks, but we still signed him)."

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Hodgeuk says...
8:30am Fri 3 Sep 10

ST MIRREN yesterday failed in a last-ditch bid to sign former Rangers striker Alan Gow.

Buddies boss Danny Lennon had been in hot pursuit of the 27-year-old frontman for the past fortnight but missed out last night as Gow signed for Motherwell instead.

Lennon had made Gow a top target but was left frustrated as the player stalled on agreeing a deal with the Buddies.

The Saints manager even claimed the former Clydebank, Airdrie and Falkirk forward was keeping Saints as his “last resort” as he went in search of a better offer.

And, as the transfer window slammed shut on Tuesday night, it looked as though Lennon’s attempts had been finally scuppered when Gow passed a medical at English League One outfit Swindon Town.

But Robins boss Danny Wilson was left fuming when the Scotland B cap suddenly hiked up his wage demands.

That opened the door for Lennon to make one last move for Gow but it proved to be a fruitless attempt as the player called him to say he will not be moving to Paisley, with Motherwell later announcing they had won the race for his signature.

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amadeus says...
11:54am Fri 3 Sep 10

Hodgeuk wrote:
ST MIRREN yesterday failed in a last-ditch bid to sign former Rangers striker Alan Gow. Buddies boss Danny Lennon had been in hot pursuit of the 27-year-old frontman for the past fortnight but missed out last night as Gow signed for Motherwell instead. Lennon had made Gow a top target but was left frustrated as the player stalled on agreeing a deal with the Buddies. The Saints manager even claimed the former Clydebank, Airdrie and Falkirk forward was keeping Saints as his “last resort” as he went in search of a better offer. And, as the transfer window slammed shut on Tuesday night, it looked as though Lennon’s attempts had been finally scuppered when Gow passed a medical at English League One outfit Swindon Town. But Robins boss Danny Wilson was left fuming when the Scotland B cap suddenly hiked up his wage demands. That opened the door for Lennon to make one last move for Gow but it proved to be a fruitless attempt as the player called him to say he will not be moving to Paisley, with Motherwell later announcing they had won the race for his signature.
well if this post is true what it says, just wraps up gow of what he really is, just as well we never got him

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redplymouth says...
1:16pm Fri 3 Sep 10

who? Bring on Saturday. going to be tough. good to know we have owners who will not be held to ransom. well done Af & the team. i am quietly optomistic about our chances. think we'll go about our business in same fashion as last year. anyone reckon we'll get any free agents this week? i would like to see a few players come in to provide cover.

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