Russell Penn leaving

[Hometown Unicorn]

Originally Posted by Phils-an-alki

Its not the detail that concerns me. Its the pattern of the club wanting to retain certain players and we rarely achieve that anymore forcing us to start from scratch every summer.

And then we wonder why we can't compete?

Last season this was down to Gary Mills being a useless turd, who clearly didn't pay much attention to his job which led to Manny Smith and Jamal Fyfield leaving as they didn't want to work with such a boss.

This season, it's partially down to a number of the players being on much bigger wages than they're worth. Keates didn't see Rooney as being worth over £1k a week and I agree with him. He released the rest of the players except a few as he feels he can get better for his money. Where Penn is concerned, it's likely that he's had his head turned by a better deal. Would you have offered him improved terms here? Thought not.

There doesn't always have to be something going on behind the scenes. Why is everybody so paranoid?

[NedStarksGhost]

Originally Posted by Phils-an-alki

Its not the detail that concerns me. Its the pattern of the club wanting to retain certain players and we rarely achieve that anymore forcing us to start from scratch every summer.

And then we wonder why we can't compete?

We don't know the conditions of the contracts. Penn wasn't worth spending much. People should wait for the facts.

With Mills we know why players didn't say. He was a pissed up mess of a manager. So let's find out why he opted out before assuming it's something we have done wrong.

[gazwxm]

will be interesting to see where he ends up!

[Joblessred]

Very disappointing if true. He would have offered some continuity from this seasons squad and has vast experience in the lower leagues. I hope keates has someone similar lined up to replace him. I thought he made a huge difference in the team, when he came in.

Let's not hope this the start of another season of bargain basement signings, because our "competitive" budget doesn't allow us to compete.

[Alan Attack]

Originally Posted by Hightown Brymbo Red

Keates wanted him and we are told to trust his judgement so its a blow.

Who knows.

[Mr Burns]

Wish him all the best, did a job for us when he first arrived and showed just how poor our midfield was but was found wanting at times, no pace and very leggy, we need someone like him but 3 years younger.

[cynprifathro]

Penn would have been a good signing. I have a feeling that Dunn may also not put pen to paper. Money talks but we have very little of that in order to meaningfully compete in the current transfer market. I have heard via a WST source that Ollie Shenton may be targeted. Please put the Jordan Evans issue to bed. He is simply not strong enough for the National League.

[Hill st]

Originally Posted by Redted

I wonder what made him decide not to sign? Probably financial but it could be that he wouldn't make a decision so DK may have pulled the plug on the deal.

All the negative crap on here doesn't help

[Alan Attack]

Originally Posted by Mr Burns

Wish him all the best, did a job for us when he first arrived and showed just how poor our midfield was but was found wanting at times, no pace and very leggy, we need someone like him but 3 years younger.

If Penn hasn't re-signed due to financial reasons, you'd expect a 28 year old Penn to cost more than a 31 year old.

I hope we sign a talismanic midfielder but I'm not wholly convinced it's Penn