Marlon King - How Would You Feel ?

If Dave Jones decided to try and bring in Marlon King, how would you feel about it ?


I think that he has served his time and should therefore be given the chance to resurrect his career, I am in no way condoning what he has done but as I said he has served his time.

Going on DJ's previous could he also get the best out of King ?

I'm getting vibes that he's been approached by us, Could do a job, i'm 50/50 myself.

I did a little time in one her majesty's hotels a few years ago and was given a second chance. Although it wasn't for anything like what Marlon King did, I was grateful of a second chance and have never let anyone down since. He's done his time and deserves a break but he will always divide opinion strongly

Heard a whisper Carl? Ha.

I'd like it, we need a hate figure nobody likes. Obviously what he's done is wrong but he's a proven goalscorer in this division and should Chopra go which looks likely, I don't see why not. He wont be on £20k like Chops either.

Nobody wanted Bothroyd here when we signed him and Jones has turned him around, now he's indispensable. Don't see why he can have a similar effect.

If he could do a good job for us I think everyone would soon forget about his criminal past. If he's shit everyone will hate him. Simple as that.

Sign him up. Awesome player at this level that Jones could ressurect

He's served his time, if we don't give him a chance someone else will. Notts County took a punt on Lee Hughes (who caused someone death by dangerous driving) far far worse than any of the many many things that King has done wrong.

Carl I think its more about how the other players would feel and react. I'm pretty sure there would be some who wouldnt want to set foot on the same pitch. I would imagine that there are various levels of morality with our players and even a small split in the camp is a spilt too many. He would have to put up with a lot of shit from opposing fans at every game too which may in turn effect his ability to perform at his previous levels.

Personally I think he should be given a chance to at least earn a living from what he knows and does best which is playing football and scoring goals. I dont have to like him I just want CCFC to be successful. He's a proven quality goal scorer which if Chops goes we'll need as McCormack just isnt prolific enough, but what will it do to he squad???

I did a little time in one her majesty's hotels a few years ago and was given a second chance. Although it wasn't for anything like what Marlon King did, I was grateful of a second chance and have never let anyone down since. He's done his time and deserves a break but he will always divide opinion strongly

Problem i've got is that he's had about 13 second chances.

I think we should sign him, i know what he done was discussing but he has served his time.

He is a known goal scorer too.

We've had our fair share of ex-cons here before, haven't we?

sign he up beggars cant be choosers

His a coward who beats women, let the c**t rot

If he could do a good job for us I think everyone would soon forget about his criminal past. If he's shit everyone will hate him. Simple as that.

Succinctly put!

he beats women and hes on the sex offenders register for 7 years !!!!....get a grip people ,we have enoough shit off other fans ,however you look at it we should go nowhere near this guy,whose also got plenty of previous convictions.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article6896226.ece

Quite a few previous listed in this article........will he change his ways?

I doubt it somehow!

If Dave Jones decided to try and bring in Marlon King, how would you feel about it ?


I think that he has served his time and should therefore be given the chance to resurrect his career, I am in no way condoning what he has done but as I said he has served his time.

Going on DJ's previous could he also get the best out of King ?

I would be disgusted if we signed him. Not to the extent that some have said they would hand back their season tickets , but I certainly couldn`t bring myself to applaud him if he scored or even when he comes on the pitch.

I am all in favour of giving people another chance when they have made a mistake or even have a criminal record , but how many chances do this guy and his agent (Finnigan doesn`t have the best of reputations himself) expect?

Not only has he physically attacked two women in seperate unprovoked incidents , but doesn`t he also have a history of something like 10 or 12 other criminal offences over the years on top of that?

Seems like a totally horrible individual who has been incapable of taking a second (or maybe 11th?) chance given to mend his ways. Why would anyone want him anywhere near our club?

Keith

I am all for giving people a second chance, but how many more chances does this bloke want.
I would not be happy one bit at himjoining but when he puts on that shirt he is no different. But I would not sing his name.

I don't give a shit. Player's performance on the pitch is what matters. He is a good player, and could be direct replacement for Chopra, as he's "finisher"

Amazing isn't it?

People claiming they don't care as long as he performs on a pitch.

Yet if his offences were against children, they'd not have that view. No, sexually assaulting women seems to be fine...

His list of offences indicates the chance of reform isn't great.

IF he did sign, I'm not going to destroy my ST card. But I sure as hell won't applaud the scum, will be booing.

NEVER,NEVER,NEVER.

The thought of him playing for us disgusts me.

How can the club promote itself around the schools with him on our books.

NO NO NO and NO again

I don't give a shit. Player's performance on the pitch is what matters. He is a good player, and could be direct replacement for Chopra, as he's "finisher"

So , where would you draw the line personally as to a player`s off the field record?

Would you have the same attitude if Pol Pot or Peter Sutcliffe was a footballer and we were to sign them ?

Do you have a line of acceptability at all , if so where ?

Amazing isn't it?

People claiming they don't care as long as he performs on a pitch.

Yet if his offences were against children, they'd not have that view. No, sexually assaulting women seems to be fine...

His list of offences indicates the chance of reform isn't great.

IF he did sign, I'm not going to destroy my ST card. But I sure as hell won't applaud the scum, will be booing.

That's nonce-sence!

He's a convicted rapist. Shouldn't have ever been released in my view and I would boo him all game.

If he scores plenty of goals then f**k it.

What's done is done. If we don't someone else will and it could cost us.

I don't give a shit. Player's performance on the pitch is what matters. He is a good player, and could be direct replacement for Chopra, as he's "finisher"

So , where would you draw the line personally as to a player`s off the field record?

Would you have the same attitude if Pol Pot or Peter Sutcliffe was a footballer and we were to sign them ?

Do you have a line of acceptability at all , if so where ?

You may joke but if we can sign Schwinkendorf...........

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Sutcliffe_(footballer)

As a female, I would feel betrayed by CCFC if they signed him

Disgusted, all for giving anyone a second chance and all that, but this individuals "actions" on numerous occasions are unforgiveable. Perhaps we should sign Mike Tyson up as well. The club could well do without signing this type of trash.

No way. Yes he has served his time but looked what he served it for. Sorry but I will feel very uncomfortable if he plays for us.