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Post by edwardstagg on Apr 23, 2009 17:00:28 GMT 1
What, why? No contract?  |
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Post by envacuaine on Apr 23, 2009 17:04:19 GMT 1
Not good enough.
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Post by downatthepharm on Apr 23, 2009 17:05:54 GMT 1
It isn't like it was under Davy where if you could run you got a pro contract from the academy. They now have to actually have some talent to progress from the academy to the first team
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Post by luke2htfc on Apr 23, 2009 17:10:16 GMT 1
have all these people that are confused as to why he didn't get offered a contract actually seen him play a few times?
he is poor
no suprise.
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Post by TomTheTerrier on Apr 23, 2009 17:11:17 GMT 1
People shouldn't be surprised that from now on far far fewer academy players are offered pro-contracts. Only the very best who can offer something to the team will get them, the rest will be let go.
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Post by bigfatmonkey on Apr 23, 2009 17:17:06 GMT 1
i was presently surprised that five got a contract, didn't really expect that many to be honest. As for Heagney he was never really good enough, got a bit of hype due to his underage Ireland caps but never really looked like he'd make it. Broadbent on the other hand did and I'm very surprised he's being let go, especially given our lack of other forward options both with the new academy graduates and current pros. I thought he'd be a cheap back-up option with the potential to make an impact.
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Post by HuddsTerrier on Apr 23, 2009 17:17:49 GMT 1
I think Heagney is the most unlucky not to get a contract, international pedigree etc But the reality is that we've moved on from where we were two years ago when he probably would have got a contract (a la Luke Malcher who was also a RoI u16) I think when you're releasing a striker like Broadbent, Heagney (who isn't as good despite being a little younger) was always up against it IMO At the end of the day 7 goals in the academy from 20 apps (18 of them starts) probably suggests he's just a touch off the quality required www.htafc.com/page/AcademyDetail/0,,10312~1376420,00.html That said of all those released I think he has the best chance of finding another professional club |
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Post by famoushtfc on Apr 23, 2009 17:25:43 GMT 1
it will come back to bite us letting heagney go!
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Post by downatthepharm on Apr 23, 2009 17:28:02 GMT 1
it will come back to bite us letting heagney go! I bet you it doesnt |
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Post by monkey on Apr 23, 2009 17:49:10 GMT 1
It isn't like it was under Davy where if you could run you got a pro contract from the academy. They now have to actually have some talent to progress from the academy to the first team Exactly, I know I'd rather have money spent on contracts for players who will more than likely play for us, than pay them play for the likes of Harrogate with no prospect of making the first XI in the future. |
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Post by yettonhtfc on Apr 23, 2009 17:51:09 GMT 1
he is gutted poor lad deffo worth a 12 month deal
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Post by TomTheTerrier on Apr 23, 2009 19:45:40 GMT 1
he is gutted poor lad deffo worth a 12 month deal I'm sure he's gutted but why was he definitely worth a 12 month deal? Sympathy? I don't think there's any room for that anymore. |
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Post by ThreeLions on Apr 23, 2009 19:48:07 GMT 1
I was supprised too see him not getting a contract.
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Post by jstorr13 on Apr 23, 2009 19:50:51 GMT 1
A 12 month deal would have been a waste. He would have been shipped out on loan to a non-league club and never seen again.
Lee Clark knows he needs to sign strikers this summer that will bring him goals & looking at Heagneys strike record doesnt match what Clark is looking for.
Dean Hoyle has already stated he wants a squad of 20 first team squad players next season. Dave Heagney clearly doesn't fall into that category and I think its the best decision for him and the club.
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Post by Dooky on Apr 24, 2009 10:22:30 GMT 1
He was crap against leeds res, too lightweight.
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Post by HuddsTerrier on Apr 24, 2009 10:50:47 GMT 1
Bit harsh he’s barely 18 and is leading the line against an experienced L**ds side. What do you expect? Most 18 year olds are light weight (bar that Italian kid at Manchester United), but that is defo something he can work on and will with age fill out and become less “light weight”
Heagney could yet make it in the game IMO, especially once he fills out and gains more composure in front of goal (which comes from experience). His international pedigree should see him get a few trials elsewhere and personally I’d be delighted if he proves Town wrong and goes on to have a fantastic career elsewhere!
He wouldn’t be the first junior to be released only to make an excellent career elsewhere, the best I heard was when West Ham released Paul Konchesky, Jloyd Samuel, Fitz Hall and Bobby Zamora all on the same day – ouch, that’s about £12m worth of Premier League talent let go!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2009 12:32:19 GMT 1
Bit harsh he’s barely 18 and is leading the line against an experienced L**ds side. What do you expect? Most 18 year olds are light weight (bar that Italian kid at Manchester United), but that is defo something he can work on and will with age fill out and become less “light weight” Heagney could yet make it in the game IMO, especially once he fills out and gains more composure in front of goal (which comes from experience). His international pedigree should see him get a few trials elsewhere and personally I’d be delighted if he proves Town wrong and goes on to have a fantastic career elsewhere! He wouldn’t be the first junior to be released only to make an excellent career elsewhere, the best I heard was when West Ham released Paul Konchesky, Jloyd Samuel, Fitz Hall and Bobby Zamora all on the same day – ouch, that’s about £12m worth of Premier League talent let go! On the flipside James Hand and Derek O'Connor were also Eire youth and u21 internationals... |
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Post by HuddsTerrier on Apr 24, 2009 13:48:16 GMT 1
Bit harsh he’s barely 18 and is leading the line against an experienced L**ds side. What do you expect? Most 18 year olds are light weight (bar that Italian kid at Manchester United), but that is defo something he can work on and will with age fill out and become less “light weight” Heagney could yet make it in the game IMO, especially once he fills out and gains more composure in front of goal (which comes from experience). His international pedigree should see him get a few trials elsewhere and personally I’d be delighted if he proves Town wrong and goes on to have a fantastic career elsewhere! He wouldn’t be the first junior to be released only to make an excellent career elsewhere, the best I heard was when West Ham released Paul Konchesky, Jloyd Samuel, Fitz Hall and Bobby Zamora all on the same day – ouch, that’s about £12m worth of Premier League talent let go! On the flipside James Hand and Derek O'Connor were also Eire youth and u21 internationals... Before going back to Ireland (where I think he still plays in there top league) I thought Hand had a trial at Stockport, which is what I'm saying Heagney may get. End of the day the lad may still have a future somewhere even if he has to drop down to non league like Fitz Hall did in my West Ham example, I think Hall ended up all the way down the league at Chatham before going to Oldham. Since which he's been sold for over £3m and has had a very good career. It does happen |
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