| Gary Jones 11:20 - Jun 22 with 10339 views | leedsdale |
Just had official text through to say he is leaving the club on 30th June.
The times they are a changing!
EDIT: Assuming that Coleman has someone who has agreed to join as a replacement [Post edited 1 Jan 1970 1:00]
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| Gary Jones on 11:26 - Jun 22 with 4371 views | TomRAFC |
i sincerely hope he has someone lined up to come in. Tutte and kennedy is a good starting pair but the squad at the moment looks paper thin.
we desperately need strikers, wingers and now centre mid players as well.
i hope mckintyre comes through aswell or we will also be without a left back.
was it seventh of july jc asaid he wanted his squad in place by? best of luck! |  |
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| Gary Jones on 11:27 - Jun 22 with 4348 views | Daley_Lama |
Blimey.
Farewell to Mr Jones, the epitome of the term 'Dale legend' |  |
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| Gary Jones on 11:30 - Jun 22 with 4334 views | Brierls |
Jonah has been a fantastic servant to the club, a fantastic captain, and one of very few true Dale legends.
All the best for the future Jonah! |  | | |
| Gary Jones on 11:31 - Jun 22 with 4325 views | Fred_Talbot |
I don't really want him to leave, but totally understand why he has to leave.
Nice one Jonah, thanks for the memories |  |
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| Gary Jones on 11:35 - Jun 22 with 4288 views | fitzochris |
Jones, despite what we thought of his on-field performances at the club last season, represented the modern spirit of our club. His departure really does ring the changes and it is now quite clear that the severity of the furore between him and JC last season perhaps wasn't blown out of proportion.
I truly hope JC and Bell have a good number of gentleman's agreements in place with players whose contracts are about to expire, because, as has been said, we need a lot of players in as it stands.
Filling in the blanks up until August and beyond does not make for a harmonious and settled squad - as Eyre found out to his cost. I totally agreed with JC's desire to have a squad in place by July 7th and am clinging to the hope he knew Jones was leaving.
I guess we will find out soon enough. |  |
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| Gary Jones on 11:36 - Jun 22 with 4277 views | debbiesfella |
Can't say I'm surprised after what happened towards the end of last season.
Gary leaves us with some fantastic memories. All the very best Garry. |  | | |
| Gary Jones on 11:39 - Jun 22 with 4244 views | leedsdale |
| Gary Jones on 11:31 - Jun 22 by Fred_Talbot |
I don't really want him to leave, but totally understand why he has to leave.
Nice one Jonah, thanks for the memories |
Couldnt have worded it better myself.
Even if BBM signs we need another central midfielder, a left back, a winger or two and a striker (assuming that the two Edwards' sign up) | | | |
| Gary Jones on 11:44 - Jun 22 with 4204 views | PRINCE2356 |
| Gary Jones on 11:36 - Jun 22 by debbiesfella |
Can't say I'm surprised after what happened towards the end of last season.
Gary leaves us with some fantastic memories. All the very best Garry. |
That now leaves 3 players of the promotion season left:
Holness
Kennedy
Thompson
I suppose after the end of last season with the supposed row not surprising, but a sad day and i guess the start of a new era. |  | | |
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| Gary Jones on 11:51 - Jun 22 with 4154 views | batman |
Apparently bone Bratfurd | | | |
| Gary Jones on 12:02 - Jun 22 with 4076 views | heywooddale |
Is Jonah due testimonial? i know his time at Dale was split but still think it'd be a nice thing to do and a good way for the fans to say goodbye | | | |
| Gary Jones on 12:06 - Jun 22 with 4040 views | Clivert |
| Gary Jones on 11:51 - Jun 22 by batman |
Apparently bone Bratfurd |
Been told the same.
Goodbye and good luck Jonah, as said above a Dale legend and I doubt that his club appearance record will ever be beaten. |  | | |
| Gary Jones on 12:13 - Jun 22 with 3983 views | sandylaner1 |
understand the reasons for this, but shocked all the same.
thank you gary and all the best
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| Gary Jones on 12:13 - Jun 22 with 3986 views | rafc1984 |
Gutted. Been a top top player for us, always gave 100%. Hope to see him back at the club in the future.
Thanks for everything Gary |  | | |
| Gary Jones on 12:14 - Jun 22 with 3978 views | 100notout |
But he was still under contract?
Have we sold him or come to a mutual release agreement?
I'm confused 
Oh heywoodale - where have you been this last year! - this has been his testimonial year with events held to raise money for him e.g. Chinese night | |
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| Gary Jones on 12:20 - Jun 22 with 3924 views | suc |
Great servant but time to move on. For me last season was a season too many for Gary | | | |
| Gary Jones on 12:22 - Jun 22 with 3906 views | electricblue |
Could that mean jones out - proctor in?.. |  |
| My all time favourite Dale player Mr Lyndon Symmonds |
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| Gary Jones on 12:23 - Jun 22 with 3896 views | olympicdale |
wow it wont be the same without Jonah at the club, I really hope Jc an Jb have a replacement in mind, while jones didnt have his best year he is a true legend, shows big bollocks though to do this, certainly going to be an interesting few weeks. thanks for everything jones! |  |
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| Gary Jones on 12:24 - Jun 22 with 3881 views | lurker |
I'm just amazed that no other media outlet has reported this before our very own Official Site! |  | | |
| Gary Jones on 12:28 - Jun 22 with 3847 views | Toffeemanc |
Sad to see him go, still think he could have done a good job for us next season. It really feels like the heart of the club has been ripped out over the last 12 months with all the players that have left and the goings on both on the pitch and behind the scenes.
Goodbye and good luck Jonah. Left us with many wonderful memories and a genuine club legend. Think we should probably expect him to be lining up against us at some point next season and I am sure he will get a fantastic reception when he does.
It will really seem strange starting next season without him leading the team out.
Hope we have definite deals for replacement players in place now, also now wondering who the next captain will be? Personal preference would be Jason Kennedy if he is still here and not sold before the season starts. |  |
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| Gary Jones on 12:31 - Jun 22 with 3826 views | electricblue |
| Gary Jones on 12:28 - Jun 22 by Toffeemanc |
Sad to see him go, still think he could have done a good job for us next season. It really feels like the heart of the club has been ripped out over the last 12 months with all the players that have left and the goings on both on the pitch and behind the scenes.
Goodbye and good luck Jonah. Left us with many wonderful memories and a genuine club legend. Think we should probably expect him to be lining up against us at some point next season and I am sure he will get a fantastic reception when he does.
It will really seem strange starting next season without him leading the team out.
Hope we have definite deals for replacement players in place now, also now wondering who the next captain will be? Personal preference would be Jason Kennedy if he is still here and not sold before the season starts. |
Yeah i agree with that make Kennedy captain....
Might stay then and add value to him as well.. | |
| My all time favourite Dale player Mr Lyndon Symmonds |
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| Gary Jones on 12:32 - Jun 22 with 3813 views | Toffeemanc |
| Gary Jones on 11:44 - Jun 22 by PRINCE2356 |
That now leaves 3 players of the promotion season left:
Holness
Kennedy
Thompson
I suppose after the end of last season with the supposed row not surprising, but a sad day and i guess the start of a new era. |
If Kennedy is sold and i think it could happen, then it is very likely that there won't be any of the players from the promotion season left for the start of next season as I think it is widely accepted that both Holness and Thompson don't figure in Colemans plans. | |
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| Gary Jones on 12:32 - Jun 22 with 3813 views | maybee |
Farewell Gary Jones, and thankyou for your time here. Most fans will have fond memories of your time at Rochdale, as I hope you have of playing for us.
I doubt we will ever see a player play so many games for us again, given the freedom of contract rules.
Good luck with your new challenge. |  | | |
| Gary Jones on 12:33 - Jun 22 with 3811 views | username |
Goodbye Gary and Good Luck! :) | | | |
| Gary Jones on 12:34 - Jun 22 with 3792 views | ColDale |
Fantastic player who I will only ever take great memories of. I don't think it is hyperbole to describe him as our club's greatest ever player, whether that be in terms of appearances or achievements. |  | | |
| Gary Jones on 12:43 - Jun 22 with 3732 views | phomem |
Not surprised his best behind him but always a dale legend |  | | |
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