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[LeedsSUFC]

Wasn't Mooney 10?

He was 22 before he moved to number 10.

 

[JB Shrimper]

He was 22 before he moved to number 10.

I always thought he was number 2 in our shirt

 

[WestyReturns]

The biggest what if since another extremely raw but talented French centre-half, Bilel Mohsni?

That's a massive compliment.

Moshni was technically far superior than any of our current squad is. Just was a complete head case.

 

[SUFCGoals]

He was 22 before he moved to number 10.

That was just for pre season and then Sam Dalby left

 

[cerbera45]

Will he get it though?

I’ve no doubt our coaching team would have improved and developed him as a player, so that in time he would become a first team regular for us, before being sold to a team higher up the pyramid. Win win for everybody.

I believe someone else had other ideas, and I think that someone wants to fast track his career, I.e. he should be starting every game right now, and should be on the same money as our “big” earners.

The reality is, the young lad probably isn’t ready for this level of football yet. Not consistently week in, week out. Don’t forget he started the season not only playing part time, but three(?) divisions below where we are.

I will add that he had a very good attitude whilst with us, so I’m told, and was happy to fill into gaps and roles he’d not played before.

A shame, but there you go.

Nation League South - which is the level I believe we signed him from

 

[GBJ]

Nation League South - which is the level I believe we signed him from

We signed him from Billericay who are Isthmian league.

Regular football at NLS level would be a step up from where he began this season, but a massive step down from where he most recently found himself.

FWIW, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him end up at a Lg2 club, before being loaned out to someone in our division.

 

[SHRIMPERPETER]

Not bothered

 

[Clinton Baptiste]

We need to get out this division that won't happen with players way down the ladder with potential. Wish him all the luck.

 

[SUFCGoals]

I am a bit gutted he's left as I thought he was fairly decent and a big physical presence. Luckily he's not a player who we need right now and maybe someone we could re-visit down the line.

 

[tommy tucker]

Sad to think he has a greedy agent .Oh yes it was his dad .He is not going to do his son ant favours being that greedy .

 

[Bobby dazzler]

Whatever the reason for him leaving. I wish to thank him for his efforts in our time of need. Good luck for the future

 

[Grayson]

FWIW, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him end up at a Lg2 club, before being loaned out to someone in our division.

Is he not a week late for that? Unless he actually left before the window shut?

 

[GBJ]

Is he not a week late for that?

I was thinking it could play out the same way that the Lopata situation went. “Sign” for a EFL club, but play for someone down at this level until the summer when he’d join up with the EFL team.

Just speculation on my part, I don’t know for certain, but process of elimination, it wouldn’t make sense for him to drop down to a NLS team, and whilst he could potentially join a promotion rival at our level on a long-term basis, you’ve got to wonder where he’d fit in as a regular starter, if he can’t regularly start for us right now.

 

[cerbera45]

We signed him from Billericay who are Isthmian league.

Regular football at NLS level would be a step up from where he began this season, but a massive step down from where he most recently found himself.

FWIW, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him end up at a Lg2 club, before being loaned out to someone in our division.

At 23 Kensdale is miles ahead of Kabongolo (21) in his development (in my personal opinion)

 

[Dutch Branch]

He struggles at this level so the only way is down really. He’s like a dopey giant but I think Kev could have turned him into a decent centre half. I think his Dad made a bad call on this one.

 

[Ricey]

Well I never saw that coming!

I understand his Dad has his best interests and wants the best for him but this reputation will follow him. He hasn’t exactly set the world alight, couple of good performances for us doesn’t warrant a long contract and same money as our top earners. Hats off to the club for not balking on the demands.

I got warned that this would happen in October when I spoke to someone close to Billericay.

Needs a stint in a first team regularly, unfortunately I cannot see that any level higher than NLS.

He’ll probably end up in a youth team/B team of a higher level club, do a couple of loans then get released and end up back in the lower leagues of non league.

Shame as he is a talented player being held back by the greed and delusion of his father.

 

[gatecrasher]

That's a massive compliment.

Moshni was technically far superior than any of our current squad is. Just was a complete head case.

Moshni ceiling would of been prem if he kept his head. What a baller he was

 

[Jean Mark]

Wow, surely he couldn't have been on that much when he was part time? Shame if money was the case. Could of Developed into an absolute weapon in this league with his physicality

I don’t think money was the issue, wealthy family. The boy wants to play….

 

[GBJ]

At 23 Kensdale is miles ahead of Kabongolo (21) in his development (in my personal opinion)

Yep agree completely.

 

[Chrisb]

I don’t think money was the issue, wealthy family. The boy wants to play….

Have noticed from your posts it seems you are 'in the know' on Brooklyn.