Ralls gone

[NottinghamBlue]

Re: Ralls

Always felt he give his all for the side, a loyal clubman over many years, not always fully appreciated but for me I was happy to see his name on the team sheet, thanks for the memories Joe and the classy farewell message, hope you find further success wherever you move on to.

You've said it all. Thank you Joe for everything that you've given to the Bluebirds. All the best to you in the future.

[the other bob wilson]

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Really does feel like the end of an era - I can still recall watching him score twice in a 2-0 win over the wurzels for the Academy team about fifteen years ago. I think football fans are good at spotting phoneys who put on an act with stuff like badge kissing, but Ralls was always genuine for me and the longer he stayed with us, the more he cared. Best wishes for the future to him and l’m sure he’ll get a deserved great welcome if he ever comes to Cardiff City Stadium as an opposition player.

[Boanagers]

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Really does feel like the end of an era - I can still recall watching him score twice in a 2-0 win over the wurzels for the Academy team about fifteen years ago. I think football fans are good at spotting phoneys who put on an act with stuff like badge kissing, but Ralls was always genuine for me and the longer he stayed with us, the more he cared. Best wishes for the future to him and l’m sure he’ll get a deserved great welcome if he ever comes to Cardiff City Stadium as an opposition player.

Joe never needed to kiss the badge, his performances said it all, as you said Bob, nothing phoney about Joe.

[Trigger]

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Little bit gutted. All the best to Joe and his family.

[J R Hartley]

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All the best Joe. Thanks for service.

Probably best decision for both parties.

[The Bloop]

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Shame to see him leave, but all good things come to an end. I remember being sat in the car at Cardiff Bay Retail Park listening to him scoring against Hull on his debut. Still has a lot to offer at this level (thought he was older than 31), so wouldn't be surprised to see him at CCS this season playing for another League 1 club.

[Rock_Flock_of_Five]

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A really classy farewell from Joe there. Not a hint of bitterness, he genuinely wants everyone associated with the club to do well, even the new manager who had to break the news to him.

Nevertheless, it's absolutely the right decision, and for Rinomhota to leave too.

I think a League One club will come in for him, so it might not be the last we see of him. At the very least, an ambitious League Two club might see him as a catalyst to kickstart something.

Good luck, Joe!

[NYCBlue]

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I'm sorry to see him go. He's a leader. I wonder how many years he's looking for. I would have given him two. I can't see him getting a big money deal anywhere. But who knows?

[PontBlue]

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A great servent but probably best he wasn't retained as his influence on the pitch has been waning in recent seasons.

[Rock_Flock_of_Five]

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I'm sorry to see him go. He's a leader. I wonder how many years he's looking for. I would have given him two. I can't see him getting a big money deal anywhere. But who knows?

It's a relief that you're not the one in charge of contract negotiations!

[WJ99mobile]

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I'm sorry to see him go. He's a leader. I wonder how many years he's looking for. I would have given him two. I can't see him getting a big money deal anywhere. But who knows?

For those who are sorry, do you really see him starting many games? He was slow at the best of times and it’s definitely the right decision in the long term. No one can knock his commitment and that’s why everyone will wish him the best.

However it is a club captain gone and in terms of leaders on and off the pitch it’s time for either for someone to step up or bring another one in.

[BLUEAWAY TOO]

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Joe is worthy of ever accolade that comes his way. He has been a great servant to CCFC and even last season put in some very good performances but his ability, not helped by injury, to add many more is doubtful. The time is right for his exit.
We have to make changes to add stimulus as well as application.

[Rjk]

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if the new manager wants to bring in his own targets then we probably need some room to manoeuvre in the budget

[Hilts]

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All the best Joe. Great servant for the club. End of an era.

Sounds like BBM making his mark with him and Rino gone.

[KingOfSiamIAm]

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Joe is a fine servant of our club, who through the years always gave his best.

Thank you Joe, and I wish you all the best for the future.