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First all of all it was far more organised than previous seasons. The players were all on time and wearing club suits. Sense of discipline. Not had this before.
All the players went up with their sponsor. No one sponsored Bosingwa!
There was then a Q and A session with Jenas, Hill, Green and Redknapp.
Players spoke well and all sounded if they will be here next season. Redknapp sounded positive for next season. He clearly knows who he wants for next season. He has already been scouting players for next season. No names.
We will be going to Devon for pre season for a few days with say one game and then away to somewhere like Austria for a week or so.
The players could sit where they want but it was noticeable there were at least 3 distinct groups:
1. Mackie, Hill, Derry, Murphy, Green etc
2. Jenas, SWP, Bothroyd, Onuhua, Hoilett etc.
3. Remy, Diakite, Samba, M'Bia etc.
You can tell why there are divides in our squad. Not much 'banter' going on between players which has been very noticeable at events like these over the years.
The players then mingled for about 15 mins before they shot off. Tarabat definitely sounds like he wants to leave. He wants a new challenge. Chris Samba I highly doubt will be here next season also. Remy spoke very well. His English is better than I thought. Came across as a very nice bloke. Can't see him staying though. Caesar didn't look too interested and I imagine will be off. Onuhua spoke very well and he sounded very positive for next season.
Overall, if a player does not want to be with us then as far as I am concerned can go. We need players who want to play for us. Can't think of anything else from the season.
Oh yes, the stadium! Beard spoke briefly. Same as we were. It is progressing and we will be staying in the local area. Focus is now on the training ground.
All the players went up with their sponsor. No one sponsored Bosingwa!
There was then a Q and A session with Jenas, Hill, Green and Redknapp.
Players spoke well and all sounded if they will be here next season. Redknapp sounded positive for next season. He clearly knows who he wants for next season. He has already been scouting players for next season. No names.
We will be going to Devon for pre season for a few days with say one game and then away to somewhere like Austria for a week or so.
The players could sit where they want but it was noticeable there were at least 3 distinct groups:
1. Mackie, Hill, Derry, Murphy, Green etc
2. Jenas, SWP, Bothroyd, Onuhua, Hoilett etc.
3. Remy, Diakite, Samba, M'Bia etc.
You can tell why there are divides in our squad. Not much 'banter' going on between players which has been very noticeable at events like these over the years.
The players then mingled for about 15 mins before they shot off. Tarabat definitely sounds like he wants to leave. He wants a new challenge. Chris Samba I highly doubt will be here next season also. Remy spoke very well. His English is better than I thought. Came across as a very nice bloke. Can't see him staying though. Caesar didn't look too interested and I imagine will be off. Onuhua spoke very well and he sounded very positive for next season.
Overall, if a player does not want to be with us then as far as I am concerned can go. We need players who want to play for us. Can't think of anything else from the season.
Oh yes, the stadium! Beard spoke briefly. Same as we were. It is progressing and we will be staying in the local area. Focus is now on the training ground.
Yes, getting wet as well.
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