Will Atkinson

Ricey · Jul 9, 2020

I liked Atkinson, but I think that boat has sailed.

thenobster · Jul 9, 2020

have we not learned our lessons with ex players and old players?...god forbit ex, old players

Member · Jul 9, 2020

Ricey said:
I liked Atkinson, but I think that boat has sailed.

He wasn't even that great. He worked hard, and we didn't replace him, but the revisionist history that has happened with Will Atkinson is just baffling. He is/was L2 at best and now he's over 30.

Ricky Otto · Jul 10, 2020

Pubey said:
He wasn't even that great. He worked hard, and we didn't replace him, but the revisionist history that has happened with Will Atkinson is just baffling. He is/was L2 at best and now he's over 30.

I'm not so sure, he was underappreciated when he was here definitely, but I haven't seen any post saying he was an amazing player. The posts I saw were quite realistic in his praise. I think league 2 at best is harsh as well, he had 2 league 1 seasons with us where he played over 30 games and I saw a significant contribution from him in that time. It has been mentioned in other posts that he is without a club after being with 2 league 2 clubs that didn't want to retain his services and he is in his 30s now so his stock has dropped significantly. I wouldn't be against us bringing him back as I believe he would be a cheap option.

londonblue · Jul 10, 2020

Pubey said:
He wasn't even that great. He worked hard, and we didn't replace him, but the revisionist history that has happened with Will Atkinson is just baffling. He is/was L2 at best and now he's over 30.

Sorry, but I really liked him. I like the balance he gave the team and his workrate. I liked the fact that he wasn't bothered about being a prima donna, and just got on with the jobs other players didn't do. How is that revisionist?

USAShrimper · Jul 11, 2020

I think the reality is that we will need to "Cut our cloth" in line with our finances next season. We have some young talent, some will stay some will go onto bigger clubs, We heed some experience and players willing to graft and do what's asked of them, Will, on a modest one year contract would be a good addition for us next season. Same with John White.