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Breaking News Shaun Hobson joins Oldham
- Thread starter Taters123
- Start date
shrimperjon
President
What exodus, everyone knew Hobson wanted out so it’s no shock. Arnold was an expensive resource that struggled with injuries so made sense to let him go. We are hoping to keep Ralph and Bridge so not sure what this exodus will be. Would imagine we are still an attractive option for many albeit subject to the takeover etc …. And there is the problem, it will happen it’s just whenWeve lost a very good player.Granted Lopata was better but we simply can't afford to lose players like these.
It rather looks like the exodus has started.
Tangled up in Blue
Certified Senior Citizen⭐🦐
Next season he'll be competing t the same level as us though in a better supported team with a proper transfer budget (which of course we don't have while we're under embargo).
As for what exodus?Perhaps you've missed the faxct that 3 over 30's and 1 youngster have already departed.
Fairport
Coach⭐
Probably offered more money by Oldham than Accrington. He was an OK centre back and probably one of the better ones in the National League but nothing extra special. I am sure he can be adequatly replaced (embargo permitting) hopefully by someone who can chip in with a few goals from set pieces which Shaun didn't do very often.
Ozzer
Coach⭐⭐🦐
He wants to go back up North. Ok, providing we can sort out our ownership issues he can be replaced. I'm sure Kev's on the case.
shrimperjon
President
Next season he will playing at the sane level as us - not sure what you point is here
better supported team- not much in it and expect out attendances to be similar to theirs
proper transfer budget- well yes they aren’t under an embargo, but we don’t know what the budget will be under the new owners. It may not be as much or it may be more
missed the fact - assume you are referring to Arnold and Murphy? Both high earners and injury prone and not bought in by current regime. Assuming Hyde is the other one, he wasn’t our player and wasnt wanted for this season. Both Murphy and Hyde will be playing in NLS
the youngsters - Arrowsmith and Davies, can only assume they don’t fit into Kevs plans so rightly let go to allow them to find new clubs
so I guess that’s an exodus but can’t really see any issue with any of them leaving apart from maybe Davies
Shrimpet steve
Newbie
Good by and good riddance! The guys control is awful and he looks awkward with the ball! Passing is woeful and although he has improved he's still definitely replaceable.
Shrimpet steve
Newbie
Good bye and good riddance! Never rated this guy and can't control the ball! Looks awkward with the ball and passing is atrocious! Although he has improved he's definitely replaceable and won't be missed.Oldham are doing us a favour.
Napster
No ⭐
Absolutely right.
SeaSideDoughnut
Coach
That goal though...
Ozzer
Coach⭐⭐🦐
It was a great goal and everyone is still in shock. Life goes on.
AlfaShrimper
Head Coach
I love when Steve posts.
Lincoln Shrimp
First XI⭐🦐
Personally I can understand why Hobbo has opted to stay in the National League and sign for Oldham. I believe the league two side interested were Accrington.
With not much between the two divisions, Oldham likely to have offered him a more attractive financial package, plus playing in front of 6-7k each week rather than 2k it would have been a relatively easy decision to make.
With not much between the two divisions, Oldham likely to have offered him a more attractive financial package, plus playing in front of 6-7k each week rather than 2k it would have been a relatively easy decision to make.
Plus by the second year of his deal they may have swapped places anyway…
shrimperjon
President
Yep agree with that. No brainier really Oldham or Acc Stanley.
southendkid
Director⭐
Are there any players you'd like to keep Steve?
Shrimpet steve
Newbie
Jack Bridge,wes fonguk,Colin ndeng,Scott Morris,cardwell.
Ozzer
Coach⭐⭐🦐
Wes Fonguck? I hope the new regime if it happens will be more ambitious.
LeedsSUFC
First XI
Because 1st season everyone called him ****.
Every season since a good section of the fans would call him slow and a liability.
When he was playing incredible, the players around him (Lopata, Arnold etc) would get the praise for upping Hobson's game.
Considering he never celebrated goals, there was never a fan connection really. In his time here, he only conducted 2 interviews with Chris Phillips I think.
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