Anyone moaning about the release of Ben Turner needs sympathy and possibly medication.Originally Posted by jacobncfc
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Anyone moaning about the release of Ben Turner needs sympathy and possibly medication.
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Slightly disappointed in his decision but can definitely see why he's chosen to leave.
He was pretty dire until about 10 games ago but how much of that was down to him being played in a role that didn't match his strengths, we'll never know.
Hopefully we have a replacement lined up (or 2, I don't imagine Reeves was on a pittance)
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Watching Notts at times last season with Reeves constant backwards play really made me question why I was bothering. I accept it may be that he was playing that way because he was instructed to. Somehow I think not as even under IB the instinct was there. I’m probably in a minority but I’m hopeful that we can put together a side that does better than last year, and for me that didn’t/couldn’t/shouldn’t include Reeves.
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Regarding our midfield Connor Lemonheigh-Evans is out of contract this month with Torquay. I'm sure they would have already spoken to him about a new contract but he would fit our midfield requirements perfectly and still only 24.
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Good shout
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Not overly worried by Reeves leaving of itself but having already lost Ellis and several other first team regulars possibly moving elsewhere (Miller, Slocombe, Wootton?) we now appear to be facing a bigger pre-season rebuilding job than would be desirable or thought necessary. Even if recruitment is good the inevitable period of getting new players to gel could make the start of next season challenging.
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Yeah he looked good yesterday. Would add the mobility and grit we need as well as being a good footballer.
I don't know what to think about Reeves. Friendlies and first few games I thought he looked great. After that I thought he was poor, but when he got taken off against Bromley we fell to pieces. Whether that was down to him being better than I thought, or the fact that we hardly have any central midfielders to replace him with - time will tell!
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Doyle confirmed as assistant
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Surprised and disappointed.
As far as I'm concerned he was the only midfielder we had left. So a totally new midfield, as the link between defence and attack, means a very different team.
We need FL quality, but when we get that standard of player, they don't want to stay. Better not sugarcoat this - Ellis and Reeves, yikes.
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It is obviously disappointing but not the end of the world. Unfortunately it comes with the territory when you are trying to get promoted back to the football league. Not achieving that goal is likely going to lead to some players leaving. It’s the same when teams get relegated. You can’t begrudge players wanting to play at the highest level possible. It shows they are in the game for the right reasons.
With Ellis and Reeves both were players Neal Ardley brought to the club and with Reeves it states a clause has been triggered so it seems like he may have only stayed had we been promoted?
He was a good player but we had too similar types of players in central midfield last season. Neal Bishop said the same. It gives the opportunity for Ian Burchnall to get midfielders to suit his style.
Recruitment in central midfield will be key now as to how we do next season. I’m optimistic that we will get suitable players of quality. Look what Reeves says about the style of play, it being fun and allowing players to play with freedom and express themselves. Any potential signings should take note of his comments. If you create the right kind of environment for players to flourish then that’s part of the recruitment process sorted by default.
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