Willow said:
Paul Green springs to mind as a player who was 'sacked for less'. The Cowboys moved against him after he supposedly negotiated with another club. There was a view at the time that Green was hard done by and the club was looking for an excuse. Correct me if I'm wrong but I recall that Green later won an out of court settlement.
I don't recall it but I wouldn't be surprised, given the quality of our management at that time.
Scene: A management meeting at the Cowboys prior to that season. Two blokes arrive, each looking really pleased with himself. They're both smiling fit to bust and obviously want to share their good news with the others.
1: Guess what? I have some great news.
2: Me too, I signed a halfback, Paul Green. What's your news?
1: Um, nothing really, I signed a halfback too, Noel Goldthorpe.
Big pregnant pause...
Someone else: No worries. We'll play one of them at 5/8...:? :roll: