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Many thanks.

Has anyone got any info on tonight's friendly ?

He has some defensive ability and could cover at wing back if we could retain him.

Yes he can of course sign for another club if he wishes but we are due a fee so that would need to be agreed first. It will mean he is not quite the absolutely free agent he will be in a year's time.

That's my understanding of it.

Is it impossible for him to return?

I realise Rovers might have been a good move and Dover currently may be slightly better placed financially but neither seem a certainty for him. As we are going to want a little money ( not a situation that will occur again next year allowing him a better negotiating position ) and he could do with some club consistency on his C.V have we not got a chance here.?

Somehow the lad has to improve his game. He is undoubtedly a natural goal scorer but his general performance level doesn't warrant his inclusion and for that reason he hasn't got a run in the team over the years. People blame it on bad management- were it as simple as that! . Benyon who also was not a great natural footballer got his step up to Swindon by increasing his work rate quite considerably. Some players can do that some can't but he does need to evaluate how he can stay in the team when he is not on a scoring run.

It's a very very odd decision.

If true not clever, not clever at all.

The club is looking for someone called Charlie Duke to have digs. Anyone have any info on him.?

They are both playing for Dartmouth tomorrow. :devil:

Not sure what all this is about. Personally at the correct salary I would take either or both Ajala or Bodin. I don't worry what colour their boots are or how they comb their hair - with the right coach they are both good players.

I wonder how many of those players that Chris Hargreaves 'held over' awaiting notification of the playing budget will reappear on Friday as trialists. We are now desperately short of money and obviously those based locally may wish to see if they can make the squad possibly as 'part timers' . However I have to say that if strength and work rate are the yardsticks this year I am not too certain about their chances.

Really shrewd appointment in my view. Nothing is ever certain in football but someone is playing the odds here!

Why is this thread still running,? Does it matter really. They are football people who give every impression that they know what they are doing.