Big Ben Returns to Capital
By Matthew Jones
June 17 2009
Tranmere lose vice-captain Ben Chorley to fellow League One outfit Leyton Orient on a free transfer with the defender seemingly deciding he wanted to return to his roots in London rather than remaining up north with Tranmere for another season at least.
June 17 2009
Tranmere lose vice-captain Ben Chorley to fellow League One outfit Leyton Orient on a free transfer with the defender seemingly deciding he wanted to return to his roots in London rather than remaining up north with Tranmere for another season at least.
Central defender Ben Chorley has today become the second player to reject a new contract at Prenton Park this summer, as the former Arsenal man joins fellow League One club Leyton Orient on a two-year contract.
Chorley joined Tranmere on a two-year deal in 2007 and has been a virtual ever present for the side ever since. Playing more minutes than any other Rovers player last season, Chorley was one of Rovers most consistent and best performers last season, and new Tranmere manager John Barnes faces a tough job to find a suitable and similar replacement for the player.
An integral part of the Tranmere defence that kept 20 clean sheets last season, Chorley also scored two goals for the club, one in each season on the Wirral, as he made a total of 89 appearances in two seasons at Prenton Park. He was also vice captain to Antony Kay for Rovers last season.
A no-nonsense style centre-back, Chorley's exit had been rumoured for some time, and Leyton Orient have today reported that the club beat off competition from eight other clubs to sign the 6'3 defender, who was born in the capital city, where he started his career with Arsenal.
Total Tranmere would like to thank Ben for his two years at Prenton Park, where he was a consistent and good performer, and wish him all the best for the future.
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Big Ben Returns to Capital
Posted by: Total Tranmere (IP Logged)
Date: 17/06/2009 11:42
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Re: Big Ben Returns to Capital
Posted by: wiltshire rover (IP Logged)
Date: 17/06/2009 11:57
There will be no one left the way things are going.....
I'll get my boots.
I'll get my boots.
Re: Big Ben Returns to Capital
Posted by: mini_andy (IP Logged)
Date: 17/06/2009 12:06
oh crap! i did not want to hear that!
(that is a great headline by the way, very creative)
(that is a great headline by the way, very creative)
Re: Big Ben Returns to Capital
Posted by: Deadly Submarine (IP Logged)
Date: 17/06/2009 12:12
Yeah Great Headline Matt and thanks for the story!
We have just lost our best defender - absolutely gutted!!
Deadly Submarine
Tranmere Rovers - Screwfix Masters Champions 2009!!
We have just lost our best defender - absolutely gutted!!
Deadly Submarine
Tranmere Rovers - Screwfix Masters Champions 2009!!
Re: Big Ben Returns to Capital
Posted by: mini_andy (IP Logged)
Date: 17/06/2009 12:18
another thing to note is that totaltranmere were quicker with the news then the official site, well done lads
Re: Big Ben Returns to Capital
Posted by: Deadly Submarine (IP Logged)
Date: 17/06/2009 12:22
Really? Well done Matt then!!
Deadly Submarine
Tranmere Rovers - Screwfix Masters Champions 2009!!
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Deadly Submarine
Tranmere Rovers - Screwfix Masters Champions 2009!!
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2009:06:17:12:23:07 by Deadly Submarine.
Re: Big Ben Returns to Capital
Posted by: yoda_trfc4life (IP Logged)
Date: 17/06/2009 12:26
hang on a minute why isnt ben chorley getting abused as much as kasy did he's done the same thing ?
Re: Big Ben Returns to Capital
Posted by: Deadly Submarine (IP Logged)
Date: 17/06/2009 12:27
I never abused either of them but it's a valid point!
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Re: Big Ben Returns to Capital
Posted by: Mikey (IP Logged)
Date: 17/06/2009 12:40
Because Chorley clearly ain't moving for money, hasn't been talking to them since March, and as he hasn't made any comments yet, he hasn't completely ignored everything everyone did for him at Prenton Park.
Re: Big Ben Returns to Capital
Posted by: Digger B's SWA (IP Logged)
Date: 17/06/2009 13:04
Chorley will not be any loss to our defence in any way. He was a total liablity at times - something which was highlighted even more when Goodison was missing from the team. I for one is not sorry to see him go.
I hope Barnes replaces him with someone who has a bit of pace and can put himself about - I'd like to see that Michael Nelson from Harlepool, who is out of contract.
I hope Barnes replaces him with someone who has a bit of pace and can put himself about - I'd like to see that Michael Nelson from Harlepool, who is out of contract.
Re: Big Ben Returns to Capital
Posted by: Dani_trfc (IP Logged)
Date: 17/06/2009 13:05
how do you know he hasnt been speaking to them since march?
Ben has done exactly the same thing as kay:
1. Moved to a team who are not as good as we where last season
2. Moved to a team closer to where he is from
3. Will be defiantley be on more money
i think it was unfair he treatment kay got but think its a little rich that people can say the same thing to kaysey but not to chorley.
Gutted he has gone though great season last season hope he has a good future higher up the leagues
Ben has done exactly the same thing as kay:
1. Moved to a team who are not as good as we where last season
2. Moved to a team closer to where he is from
3. Will be defiantley be on more money
i think it was unfair he treatment kay got but think its a little rich that people can say the same thing to kaysey but not to chorley.
Gutted he has gone though great season last season hope he has a good future higher up the leagues
Re: Big Ben Returns to Capital
Posted by: Deadly Submarine (IP Logged)
Date: 17/06/2009 13:06
We heard in April that he was set to leave and I've since been told he knew at Christmas he wasn't going to stay.
I have nothing against either player - that's football and people move on! Good luck to Ben!
Deadly Submarine
Tranmere Rovers - Screwfix Masters Champions 2009!!
I have nothing against either player - that's football and people move on! Good luck to Ben!
Deadly Submarine
Tranmere Rovers - Screwfix Masters Champions 2009!!
Re: Big Ben Returns to Capital
Posted by: Mikey (IP Logged)
Date: 17/06/2009 13:12
I was just listing the general reasons Kay got abuse..
I doubt he'd be on more money than them, the thing that annoyed me about Kay is that he didn't move to better himself as a player, he'll remain in League One wheres he had offers from Championships, whereas Chorley was League One Clubs.
I doubt he'd be on more money than them, the thing that annoyed me about Kay is that he didn't move to better himself as a player, he'll remain in League One wheres he had offers from Championships, whereas Chorley was League One Clubs.
Re: Big Ben Returns to Capital
Posted by: woodchuck (IP Logged)
Date: 17/06/2009 13:20
well if the ships sinking were on our way to the titanic at the minute lol
Re: Big Ben Returns to Capital
Posted by: Dave Brilley (IP Logged)
Date: 17/06/2009 14:41
Gutted Ben's gone. I couldn't care less about Kay, I really didn't rate his overall game.
I think we really need to think about getting two new CB's now. And i'm quite worried that we won't get anyone nearly as good as Ben.
I think we really need to think about getting two new CB's now. And i'm quite worried that we won't get anyone nearly as good as Ben.
Re: Big Ben Returns to Capital
Posted by: Matthew the rover (IP Logged)
Date: 17/06/2009 15:41
Ben Chorley was our best player last season by a mile. He dominated in the air and the amount of incredible last second tackles and blocks he made to stop shots and goals was amazing.
How anybody can say he won't be a loss is beyond me.
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How anybody can say he won't be a loss is beyond me.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2009:06:17:15:57:55 by Matthew the rover.
Re: Big Ben Returns to Capital
Posted by: Banana Army (IP Logged)
Date: 17/06/2009 15:44
Agreed, from what i saw, Jenno and Chorley held that team together last season. Unsung heros
Re: Big Ben Returns to Capital
Posted by: This Dog Bites (IP Logged)
Date: 17/06/2009 17:42
While PJ`s sailing the seven seas on his luxury yacht, the good ship Rovers starts heading for the rocks doom, chairman,Directors,and journey men first.
Dogs home for me , i think
Dogs home for me , i think
Re: Big Ben Returns to Capital
Posted by: Deadly Submarine (IP Logged)
Date: 17/06/2009 18:53
Gutted to see Ben go as I say but once again our fans are expecting instant replacements and signings which just isn't going to happen.
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Tranmere Rovers - Screwfix Masters Champions 2009!!
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Re: Big Ben Returns to Capital
Posted by: Mikey (IP Logged)
Date: 17/06/2009 21:51
There's not much chance of replacing him at all though without spending money. (A replacement of the same quality.)
Re: Big Ben Returns to Capital
Posted by: Matty_1985 (IP Logged)
Date: 18/06/2009 01:07
Gutted about Ben leaving. From the rumours that we've heard on here, regarding him possibly moving to the MLS, this could've been a 'family' decision to move back to where he was born. After all there were rumours his missus wasn't happy up here wasn't there?
I think we'll miss Ben, he was one of the most consistent performers in our side last season. Still, I'm not going to panic unless we get to Huish Park on 8th August with a depleted side, which I'm sure won't happen. We'll be making signings before then.
Good luck Ben - hope he gets a good reception when Orient come to Prenton Park next season.
I think we'll miss Ben, he was one of the most consistent performers in our side last season. Still, I'm not going to panic unless we get to Huish Park on 8th August with a depleted side, which I'm sure won't happen. We'll be making signings before then.
Good luck Ben - hope he gets a good reception when Orient come to Prenton Park next season.
Re: Big Ben Returns to Capital
Posted by: SWS (IP Logged)
Date: 19/06/2009 22:41
i agree he wont "defo" be on more money. Its a relocation thing, probably down to the missus (fag)
He is with out a doubt a huge loss to us but the lad has a valid point about results when Goodison was out the team.
maybe the new lads will cope better when Ian inevitably has his next rush of blood to the head, and maybe even be good enough to teach him a lesson an keep him out the team?
He is with out a doubt a huge loss to us but the lad has a valid point about results when Goodison was out the team.
maybe the new lads will cope better when Ian inevitably has his next rush of blood to the head, and maybe even be good enough to teach him a lesson an keep him out the team?
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