Brendan Bradley
Vital Squad Member
You're the first one, I think, to mention that it may have been the player's decision, not the club management's.
How does anyone know who decided what?
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You're the first one, I think, to mention that it may have been the player's decision, not the club management's.
How does anyone know who decided what?
We don't know but as has been mentioned previously MA had been dropping pretty big hints that Anderson wasn't part of his plans. Also, do they not usually mention in the list whether players have been offered terms?
imps_joe
Vital Football Hero
I, for some reason, thought we had an option on his contract? That could be completely wrong though.
Mattytindraws
Vital Reserves Team
If the Echo is to be believed, we didn't want to pay Peterborough instalments due to them if we were to take up the option on his contract. I’d imagine a situation whereby MA would probably have liked him to stay, but not at whatever cost we’d have to have paid the Posh.
Davidimp
Vital Football Legend
Most if not all before he got covid, buggered his season, bloody covid!
sedgleyimp
Vital Champions League
That was mooted but it needs both parties to agree to it being taken up. Cian Bolger turned down his at Northampton
Scotimp
Vital Football Legend
If reports are to be believed, Lincoln decided not to take up the option in Harry's contract possibly because of contactual links (to Cheaterborough).
Sometimes these decisions are football, sometimes financial, sometimes both. I would suggest the latter.
However, in general there is no point in retaining the registration of a player if he is not going to play. I would suggest that is significant.
For whatever reason, MA did not fancy HA. End of that relationship.
Sometimes these decisions are football, sometimes financial, sometimes both. I would suggest the latter.
However, in general there is no point in retaining the registration of a player if he is not going to play. I would suggest that is significant.
For whatever reason, MA did not fancy HA. End of that relationship.
Cheaterborough! Love it! Ciao Harry and thanks .We have to look forward not side ways
bristolimp
Vital Champions League
If we have 20 first teamers next year we will be up there, in fact there or there abouts as they say
Ma may have thought he can do Better then Harry or Harry may have thought he can do better then Lincoln as in getting game time, The players shelf life is very small however much we like him players move on for various reasons , Whatever the reason we cant judge as we dont know all the ins and outs, Wish Harry well on his next project ( Portsmouth ?) unless against Lincoln, I have no reason to believe Michael or the board havent made the right decision Financially or otherwise , Just another part of the jigsaw puzzle, Hard decisions sometimes right sometimes wrong
PortMacImp
Vital Squad Member
Well I am a bit sad to see Harry go and will always be grateful for the vital role that he played in getting us back into the Football League. Harry will not be without a job for long.
Not sure we can be certain of that. They could have signed extensions (unlikely I know, but not impossible).
RedImp73
Vital Reserves Team
I would offer that his complete lack of involvement in the second half of the season, even when fully fit answers that question.
That said, I'm sad to see him go.
WellingtonImp
Vital 1st Team Regular
I too am sad to see Harry leave, he’s been great value for us. I think he has found his level in L1 and we’re looking to push on, so best for all to part ways - would be criminal to leave his talent on the bench each week, he needs to be playing. A solid mid table L1 side should be in his future I would imagine. Likes of Ipswich or MK Dons, etc., or one of the promoted sides looking to consolidate, such as Cambridge or Cheltenham?
CardiffImp
Vital Squad Member
Norfolk Imp
Vital 1st Team Regular
The squad looks fairly settled and solid doesn’t it? Another pre-season without disruption this time, should put us in good stead for the forthcoming campaign, providing 2 things.
1) Appleton can replace the 5 quality loans, with equal or better ... which is possible.
2) Big
isn’t enticed away to The Hawthorns.
1) Appleton can replace the 5 quality loans, with equal or better ... which is possible.
2) Big
isn’t enticed away to The Hawthorns.
Yeah no surprise to read that is it. I think it's pretty obvious what the issue was. I thought he still had something to offer but I don't think he was ever going to be first choice in an Appleton team, at least once he'd had the chance to bring in the players he wanted.
