Stay away, Coyne warns 'vultures'

The Crows boss has been incensed this week as he insists that up to seven of his players have already been "tapped-up".

Under Welsh Premier League rules, clubs must write for permission to speak to a player under a seven-day notice agreement, but Coyne is adamant certain managers are by-passing the accepted practices and speaking directly to the players.

"The vultures have been circling again," Coyne raged. "It happens every season. You get these managers who come up through the leagues, are handed a chequebook, and their behaviour is completely unprofessional.

"I know for a fact that seven of my players have been approached directly and that is not only against league rules, but totally disrespectful.

"These are the guys who are plotting behind your back and then are all smiles with you during the season. I won't be entertaining it."

He added: "It is just as well that all of our players want to stay at Cwmbran. They have all signed up for next season and that shows tremendous commitment.

"We are all in it together and these cowboys can keep their chequebooks closed."

Meanwhile Crows boss Coyne has backed his chairman John Colley's decision to retire and he insists it will be business as usual on the pitch.

"I fully understand John's decision and cannot blame him," Coyne said.

"It is a hell of a lot of work and financial commitment for one man and we need extra bodies to help out our secretary Ian Greaney and treasurer Mike Lewis.

"John has been tremendous for the club and to be honest he is Cwmbran Town Football Club.

"I am sure he will still be around, though, in some capacity."

He continued: "As far as I am concerned it will be business as usual for the playing staff.

"All of the lads from last season have committed to the club for next term and we are due to start pre-season training the first week in July. We have to remain focussed on the playing side and improve on last season."