Steve Arnold departs for Sutton

[AlfaShrimper]

I'm absolutely gutted about losing Steve. Proper character. Top bloke and let's not forget the season he had year before last! Good luck to him

 

[Hadleigh-shrimper]

Good news get a keeper who can stay fit

 

[AlfaShrimper]

Good news get a keeper who can stay fit

He had one big injury which required a hip operation. Get real

 

[Hadleigh-shrimper]

He had one big injury which required a hip operation. Get real

Look at his career stats

 

[Maroon Blue]

I think you will find both Rhys & Steve were told they would not be first team regulars next season. So no real biggee as long as we manage to replace them with a proven striker& Justham when we can. Both players were well liked and I think would have been offered 1 year deals on lower wages when embargo lifts.

 

[in the know]

More concerned that it's another experienced head gone from the dressing room.
Having a few experienced players around the club supporting kev is crucial.

 

[RHB]

It is what it is I'm afraid. If the Justham rumours are confirmed then will be a half decent replacement together with Collin. Good luck Steve and I hope you remember your time with us fondly, we will always love you mate. I wonder if you will get your own QUO song were you are going.

 

[Callumturner22]

Well let’s hope justham will join us once it all sorted

 

[Westcliff DGS]

I like Steve but he does carry some injuries, we defo need a keeper now. For me Colin isnt up to it decent back up but not first choice.

My concern is how long will the finalising of this take over take, some others will surely be thinking the same as Murphy and you can understand that as they need an income as well

 

[BigCol]

He had one big injury which required a hip operation. Get real

Plus he was out for almost a whole season out of 2. You need to get real. No time for injury prone wasters.

 

[Maldon Shrimper]

Always dissapointing when experienced players leave however they were both Injury prone.
Will be more upset if likes of Cav and Bridge upped and left

 

[AlfaShrimper]

Plus he was out for almost a whole season out of 2. You need to get real. No time for injury prone wasters.

Which was season 2.... He played 42 games in his first season winning player of the year.. short memory?

 

[southendkid]

Look at his career stats

He wasn't the first choice keeper at most of the clubs he been at so all a lack of games shows is that the first choice stayed fit, it says nothing about his own fitness.

 

[rlb999]

This is a shame - but if he’s been offered a couple of years elsewhere you can’t blame him.

if It is Justham we’re after, I can’t wait to see what he has that Arnold doesn’t.

 

[Smiffy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1668725292263776262

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Such a shame. Looked so much better and more comfortable at the end of the season after the op. I love a commanding keeper, and one that looks big in goal. I was expecting him to have his best season with us this new season coming, being fully fit and pain free. Really liked by everyone at the club I'm told as well. And loved our fans. Very best of luck Big Steve.

 

[Paddypel]

Seen a fair bit of shade thrown on Steve Arnold for his injury record with us. If I remember correctly I believe he asked for an operation which RM pushed back on and refused to pay and in the end SA paid for it out his own pocket. So bare that in mind he would’ve probably been back a lot sooner than was the case. I was also told the same happened with Cardwell's operation. His old man paid for it.

 

[Richard Hearn]

Joining Sutton United?

Life don't get much better than that!

 

[ColinMorrisWalksOnWater]

l thought Smiffy or someone at the club confirmed the club paid for Steeeevee's operation, maybe they'd confirm either way again if not too much trouble?

 

[tallboyblue]

Looked a bit suspect at times when he came back after the operation,