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Norley Botaka has been released
I know he was subbed early against Staines, but has he been that poor? Having said that, Karembo looks ok in that position. But we do see the return of forum favourite Adriano Moraes.
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I hope we see the return of his mum 
- alanj
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re; Adriano, best bit of news I have had today Cricket, I bet you are pleased.
I just wonder who will make way for him, as our pairing of Simmo and Rowe seems quite good.
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Yeah, 3 into 2 doesn't go does it ? Still delighted he's back with us though.
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Would he play at left back?
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- Bog End Yoda
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He CAN play there, he's played left back before but I'm not sure he'd want to.
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Alan, I agree. Good to have him back again. Also his personal supporters. As to whom he should replace, well that is easy for me as I would drop the player who keeps giving penalties away. Adriano is a better player anyway.
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My judgement must be worse that I thought. I felt that Norley was a potential class act. Still, hopeful that Adriano might help bring a bit of stability at the back - just need to shift Jordan up field now.
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`Hi! Cricket, I wonder if his mum has got that scarfe out of the bin, next time we see her look for the signs of baked beans. 
Like you Geoff it will be good to hear the sound of " come on T O O T I N G" again on the terraces, along with her frenetic waving.
Just wonder, with him not having a team this season, how long before he could even be considered for the bench, let alone start.
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Sadly I think this is absolutely the right decision Endo.
And made refreshingly quickly before things went further downhill.
I stood by the dugouts and watched Norley have a really cracking first half against Whyteleafe.
Strong, physical, determined and got up and down well.
He looked a man rather than a youngster playing up who would need time to settle in.
But against South Park he was a very different player and looked lost at times which contributed to the general confusion
Well done Frank & Paul
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By the sounds of it Adriano will be starting tomorrow as Sol PB is suspended and Simmo is unavailable.
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Sounds of desperation or what!, hardly fair on Adriano, having not had a team all season so far, he can hardly be match fit.
Anybody know why Simmo is not available, surely not another holiday?
- Wolfie Smith
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Unconfirmed but apparently at a wedding!
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In my opinion, either you are committed to a team or not and this is not the first time, after all it is not as if todays game would have come as a surprise, and I believe Frank`s wedding is still to come.
I do hope this is not the reason for re-signing Adriano, just as a stop gap.
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Agree with you Buddy totally. Adriano does not deserve to be messed about for a 2nd time if that is the intention.
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Both Frank and Simmo were at the same wedding, and as you say Frank has got his to come too so will miss the Norwich trip (I think) - (and maybe the weekend after too ???) 
I believe that Adriano has been training with us for a few weeks now so probably a lot fitter than any of us put together. 
I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left !
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I was speaking to Paul before the game ( I am sounding like somebody who used to be a regular on this forum) he said Adriano knows he is going to be a makeweight and is prepared to accept the situation.
At least the club have been honest with him and congratulations to them for that.
With regard to his performance today although it was evident for all to see, he is carrying some extra timber, but I felt he done a good job and will only improve with further games.