Players Release

[blooming barmy bongo]

According to the offical site Peter Smith, Kevin Dobinson, Junior Mc Dougal and Neil Midley.

[blooming barmy bongo]

oh and tommy williamson

[Matt H]

Wardy and Theobald have signed on for another season!

 

I hope Dobbo's release was because of his injury. I would've liked to see him have a crack as a Conference 'hard-man'.

[blooming barmy bongo]

yeah but not sure why junior has been released, is he thinking of retiring??? or has he had a better offer

[Matt H]

Or is someone better coming in? <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

[richard sparkes]

i thought there would of been more released than that

[Matt H]

I reckon there will be one or two more leaving over the next couple of months. Possibly depending on which month contracts end etc.

 

I suspect that these are just the ones we have/are having replacements for so far.

[Guest]

I heard Glen Johnson as well

[Exile]

glad Wardy and Theobald are staying (testimonial season for Wardy). Bit surprised Smith, Junior and Midge are going, if only cos they are experienced players. What chance one or more of them going to Grays ?Not sure Williamson was given much of a chance. Real shame about Dobbo. Let's hope we get some decent players in to replace them (not just midfielders).

[Guest]

i heard glen johnson got released a few weeks back to find a new club and carried on with the reserves

[richard sparkes]

is chris bourne back in the reserves?

[CANV EFM]

4 or 5 superstars will come in , in the close season and we will stroll the league, have it all sewn up by march, barnet style (or canvey in the ryman style ;-) )

[Guest]

Dobinson has not been released, has to confirm he is over his back operation before his situation

is resolved. He is adamant he will be back, i hope he is as he has been missed.

No news about gregory & Chenners, i thought gregory would have been released as he was not good enough this season let alone using him next season. anyone know ?

[A Non E Mouse]

Heard a rumour that Jeff was talking to Arsene Wenger about a few of his first team flops - apparently Lee Boylan is going to East Thurrock to finance any deals <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> End of the football season, start of the rumour mungering season........

 

Suprised Junior was released so quickly unless his contract was actually up. Would have kept him around until a replacement was found. He worked hard but didn't find the net as often as we needed when Lee was injured.

 

Midgely - good little player - cracking goal at Dagenham, but a little to fly weight for the Conf.

 

Smithy - getting older and may have made way for someone younger. Good turn of pace and useful in the right situation, but I'm sure there is better out there at this level now.

 

Shame about Dobbo - think he was kept till the end of this season out of loyalty. We certainly could have done with someone with his determination this season. Think he would have held his own at this level but would have been a liability with the officials.

 

Williamson - bit gutted about young Tom - given a few chances and didn't do a great deal wrong in my book. He played a simple game, passes generally went to where they were going. Presume Mario is a better long term "young" prospect.

 

Anyway, wish them all the best (wonder if Grays will sign any of them? <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> )

[Guest]

I have read your posts and no one has mentioned John Keeling and Ollie Berquez.

 

What are they doing?

 

Both players are crucial to the club.

 

I have heard that Ollie is going to Stevenage. Is that true?

 

I hope he stays he has been one of our best players this season and an important part of the team.

 

Anyone? <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

[Guest]

very surprised Junior has been let go, i thought he's done well when called upon

[Guest]

It's been agreed Dobbo will be welcome at Pre-season training to test his injury and fitness.

Greggors has been offered a performance/fitness related contract which he is considering.

I reckon this is fair by Jeff & Glen and gives both players the incentive to work hard and prove their worth to the club and i personally really hope they are both fighting fit and ready for action in the Friendlies come July.

[Guest]

Benny,I think Junior was a good player but too expensive and too lightweight.

By the way how are your Jets ?

[Guest]

Lets hope Greggors comes back pre-season in shape as he's showed some good form in patches this season and nobody partners Lee better. The same goes for Dobbo who i think would have been an ideal player for the conference.

[Guest]

I really gutted for Dobbo. He really deserved a go in the conference, think it would have been the making of him. there's no one else in the team with steel balls!! Lets hope

 

As far as the others go, I am only suprised at Midgley, Junior never earnt his money but i suppose he never really had the chance????