The exodus begins

[gazan]

So, Offord goes. No surprise though! He's made it clear he wants a new challenge. However, once again, there seems to be lack of ambition. With his CH and covering midfield experience, I would have thought he could have done better than MK Franchise. I don't mind losing players so much as seeing them not progress. The speed that both Nevitt and Offord went suggests they were tapped up ages ago. Worry that this haste sets a pattern for an exodus for all the players on an offered contract. However, there is the argument that getting rid early makes the way forward more clear.
Can't say, at the moment, that I share Long's optimism but ask me again in about a month and that may have changed.

[jimmyboldon]

So, Offord goes. No surprise though! He's made it clear he wants a new challenge. However, once again, there seems to be lack of ambition. With his CH and covering midfield experience, I would have thought he could have done better than MK Franchise. I don't mind losing players so much as seeing them not progress. The speed that both Nevitt and Offord went suggests they were tapped up ages ago. Worry that this haste sets a pattern for an exodus for all the players on an offered contract. However, there is the argument that getting rid early makes the way forward more clear.
Can't say, at the moment, that I share Long's optimism but ask me again in about a month and that may have changed.

If he keeps fit, has a prolonged run in the team and with the right teammates around him, I think Long is as good as any in this division.