Ryan Hall has no regrets over how he handled move to Leeds United from Southend United

9:00am Friday 19th October 2012 in Blues By Chris Phillips

Ryan Hall - no regrets Ryan Hall - no regrets

RYAN Hall has revealed he has no regrets over how he handled his move from Southend United to Leeds.

Hall has now signed a three month loan deal with the Championship club.

And, after Blues boss Paul Sturrock criticised the way the winger handled his departure, Hall has defended the manner of the move.

“I was told not to come back to Southend so I don’t see what else I could’ve done differently and I’ve got the chance to better my life now,” said Hall, 24.

“What’s happened is disappointing because last season both the gaffer and one of the directors told me I could move on in the summer if a Championship club came in for me.

“At the time there was interest from Peterborough and Millwall but I was told to sit and wait, which I did.

“But when clubs came back in bids were rejected and then I couldn’t agree personal terms with Blackpool who the club were trying to force me to join.

“I couldn’t afford to move and live up north on what they were offering me but I’m an ambitious player and knew this was a chance for me to better my family’s life and I think anybody would jump at a chance like that.

“If the manager at Southend had an opportunity to take over at Real Madrid he would go but, to be honest, I’m glad I waited because everything has worked out in the end and I’ve got a really good move to a very big club.”

However, Blues boss Sturrock remains disappointed by Hall’s behavior.

The Scotsman dropped the winger from his side two matches in to the season after claiming he was not mentally attuned to playing for Southend.

And Sturrock feels Hall should have done things differently. “The way it has been handled has been horrible as Ryan has taken the wrong advice,” said Sturrock.

“Anthony Grant walked away properly with his head held high and I would have expected that from Ryan.

“But he rushed to move on for all sorts of reasons, which is why it has turned out this way.

“He doesn’t leave under a cloud but I just felt he went about it all in the wrong way.

“He didn’t listen and he felt other people had the best way out for him.

“But I’d like to think after 38-years in the game I know how it should be done.

“I don’t hold grudges though and I feel Ryan has been of a great benefit to the football club. “It is a big step to go from League Two to the Championship and we will find out if he has the balls for it or not.

“However, he is a quality player so I wish him all the best and hopefully he will knuckle down and be the player I think he can be.”

Comments (8)

10:07am Fri 19 Oct 12

Shrimpers Not Blues says...

I wonder how much of this is Hall's agent filling his head with rubbish and at the same time trying to line his own pocket to get Hall the "Best deal"?

Evening Echo Hall and Mohsni are now gone...Hoorah!....No
w please can you concentrate on writing about Southend United and the players at the club.
I wonder how much of this is Hall's agent filling his head with rubbish and at the same time trying to line his own pocket to get Hall the "Best deal"? Evening Echo Hall and Mohsni are now gone...Hoorah!....No w please can you concentrate on writing about Southend United and the players at the club. Shrimpers Not Blues

11:06am Fri 19 Oct 12

bongking says...

im glad both gone, now can start focus on the league.
im glad both gone, now can start focus on the league. bongking

12:16pm Fri 19 Oct 12

eurodoomed says...

Hall is a convicted violent thug who was rescued from jail by Blues, and showed his gratitude by kicking them in the teeth.
Moral of the story is, if players commit violent offences, don't pick them up from the gutter. Leave them there, becauset hey won't thank you afterwards.
Good riddance.
Hall is a convicted violent thug who was rescued from jail by Blues, and showed his gratitude by kicking them in the teeth. Moral of the story is, if players commit violent offences, don't pick them up from the gutter. Leave them there, becauset hey won't thank you afterwards. Good riddance. eurodoomed

1:20pm Fri 19 Oct 12

southlondonshrimper says...

It is disappointing how the two players the club and manager have bent over backwards most to accommodate and tolerate are the two who decide to treat the club and the fans so poorly. Loyalty is a word only fans can use nowadays, it's not in the vocabulary of players...

To be honest i haven't even read this article i've just scrolled to the bottom to write this comment.

Report on the current players please. How's Barry Corr's other half's cat getting on? Because I have a lot more interest in that than reading about Hall or Mohsni's antics.

UTB!
It is disappointing how the two players the club and manager have bent over backwards most to accommodate and tolerate are the two who decide to treat the club and the fans so poorly. Loyalty is a word only fans can use nowadays, it's not in the vocabulary of players... To be honest i haven't even read this article i've just scrolled to the bottom to write this comment. Report on the current players please. How's Barry Corr's other half's cat getting on? Because I have a lot more interest in that than reading about Hall or Mohsni's antics. UTB! southlondonshrimper

2:37pm Fri 19 Oct 12

Seasider90 says...

Hall and Moshni you've shown the type of characters you are. Sturrocks right - Grant will always get a good reception as he did things the right way. Hall and Moshni - you're not that good - if you were you'd have been playing higher level. Watch them fail - I'll give them 3 years at best.
Hall and Moshni you've shown the type of characters you are. Sturrocks right - Grant will always get a good reception as he did things the right way. Hall and Moshni - you're not that good - if you were you'd have been playing higher level. Watch them fail - I'll give them 3 years at best. Seasider90

6:29pm Fri 19 Oct 12

southendshrimper says...

RYAN Hall has revealed he has no regrets over how he handled his move from Southend United to Leeds.
Is he having a laugh? He is the one who first said he did not want to play for us anymore. Paul Sturrock had every right to say stay away the same goes for thr club to turn poor bid down.

“I was told not to come back to Southend so I don’t see what else I could’ve done differently and I’ve got the chance to better my life now,” said Hall, 24. you were told not to come back as you were not commited to Southend United the the only chance you have to better your life is not to get into any more trouble, but living in Leeds I but with in two years you will be. Don't forget the club bent over backwards for you & you stabed the club & fans in the back.
RYAN Hall has revealed he has no regrets over how he handled his move from Southend United to Leeds. Is he having a laugh? He is the one who first said he did not want to play for us anymore. Paul Sturrock had every right to say stay away the same goes for thr club to turn poor bid down. “I was told not to come back to Southend so I don’t see what else I could’ve done differently and I’ve got the chance to better my life now,” said Hall, 24. you were told not to come back as you were not commited to Southend United the the only chance you have to better your life is not to get into any more trouble, but living in Leeds I but with in two years you will be. Don't forget the club bent over backwards for you & you stabed the club & fans in the back. southendshrimper

11:29pm Fri 19 Oct 12

witham blue says...

now the rubbish is out the door lets get on with the job in hand with the players who want to be here
now the rubbish is out the door lets get on with the job in hand with the players who want to be here witham blue

1:16pm Sat 20 Oct 12

orsettblue says...

Mr Hall - youhaven't exactly covered yourself in glory on or off the pitch, Southend have been good to you, can't see what Leeds see in you, never saw you give a 100% and have no memories of you.

I hear Leeds reserves are very good - enjoy
Mr Hall - youhaven't exactly covered yourself in glory on or off the pitch, Southend have been good to you, can't see what Leeds see in you, never saw you give a 100% and have no memories of you. I hear Leeds reserves are very good - enjoy orsettblue
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