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21/12/2016 10:12 am  #1


Player departures

I see that Lee Hall, Adriano Moraes and Antonio Simeone have all been released.  I suppose we are overloaded with midfielders and its not really a surprise to see Hall go.  But as for Moraes and Simeone, it only really leaves us with 2 central defenders.

 

21/12/2016 11:04 am  #2


Re: Player departures

I assume Simmo was long term injured and therefore had to go to release some budget? Lee Hall was not getting a look in, and assume the management were bitterly disappointed with Moraes conduct the other day so have parted ways!

I reckon they either have someone ready to bring in or are working hard on getting a third CB in. Robbo can drop in there but I don't think he is a long term option and with Eddie Dines injured he will be required as our holding midfielder!

 

22/12/2016 6:53 am  #3


Re: Player departures

I also see Fabio got injured Tuesday,any updates.Seams like our left backs are jinxed.Apart from Fabio some of the under 21's have been in squad.Are they ready to step in?

 

22/12/2016 9:23 am  #4


Re: Player departures

I haven't seen the U21s but it is very difficult to step up and become a 1st team player right away.  Nunes looks like he may be an exception to the rule, but generally I feel that youth players need a couple of cup games and a few substitute appearances over 12-18 months, plus training with the first team to get to grips with the physicality and additional pressures that come with 1st team football.

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22/12/2016 3:52 pm  #5


Re: Player departures

That's the beauty of having an U21 side Endo. It bridges that gap between Youth football and men's football - something that we haven't had previously. Many of the players playing in that league are 20 year olds and the teams can of course also include up to 4 "over age" players so the physicality of that league gives the players a much better idea of what they will be facing in senior football than if they just try to make the jump from U18s/Youth level

 

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