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I don’t disagree. With a fully fit squad Rob Hunt won’t make many supporters first eleven but he’s been a really decent squad player. I’m disappointed to see him go but understand the decision.
It's the kind of tough decision that's needed this summer to progress the squad. Hopefully should allow us to bring in a faster player in that position.
Prepared to be shot down in flames, personally I thought Rob Hunt was the best of the three (James & Sweeney) at actually defending, but offered little going forwards. Always felt comfortable with Hunt left on the halfway line when we take corners.
There is not & will not be a new managerThe Reverend wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:27 pm The new manager has a lot of key loan players to replace.
Pigott is under contract. Do you have £150,000 to pay him off?RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:29 pm I'm surprised to see Rob Hunt going . I thought he was a good player . Also I'm disappointed to see it looks like we're going to be stuck with Pigott for next season He is no where good enough if we want to challenge for promotion . He even had to be told by Ruel recently when to press during a game . He can't run , jump , hold the ball up or score . He's not the type of number 9 we need .
I suspect he will go out on loan, and maybe we'll get a fraction of his salary back. I think it has been made clear to him, that he will have limited first team opportunities if he remains.Lifelongfan wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:41 pmPigott is under contract. Do you have £150,000 to pay him off?RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:29 pm I'm surprised to see Rob Hunt going . I thought he was a good player . Also I'm disappointed to see it looks like we're going to be stuck with Pigott for next season He is no where good enough if we want to challenge for promotion . He even had to be told by Ruel recently when to press during a game . He can't run , jump , hold the ball up or score . He's not the type of number 9 we need .
I know . That is what's disappointing. However when two youngsters with no EFL experience can get on in front of him it's clear he hasn't got a future at Orient . It's best for Pigott to move on and start afresh somewhere else .Lifelongfan wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:41 pmPigott is under contract. Do you have £150,000 to pay him off?RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:29 pm I'm surprised to see Rob Hunt going . I thought he was a good player . Also I'm disappointed to see it looks like we're going to be stuck with Pigott for next season He is no where good enough if we want to challenge for promotion . He even had to be told by Ruel recently when to press during a game . He can't run , jump , hold the ball up or score . He's not the type of number 9 we need .
We will almost certainly be looking to bring in a quality full back as a replacement. I wouldn't expect Sweeney to play regularly next season if we are looking to progress, okay as occasional cover.BiggsyMalone wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:41 pm Surprised they’ve released Hunt. He’s the sort of player they would have kept around the squad in years gone by and I probably would have kept him for the squad.
Shows the club is serious about bringing better quality in. Also opens the door for Sweeney to be given more games
Is Sweeney better than Hunt . ? Personally I don't think he is .Chelmsford Swimmer wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:55 pmWe will almost certainly be looking to bring in a quality full back as a replacement. I wouldn't expect Sweeney to play regularly next season if we are looking to progress, okay as occasional cover.BiggsyMalone wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:41 pm Surprised they’ve released Hunt. He’s the sort of player they would have kept around the squad in years gone by and I probably would have kept him for the squad.
Shows the club is serious about bringing better quality in. Also opens the door for Sweeney to be given more games
He’s miles better going forward and has much more potential as of todayRedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 2:08 pmIs Sweeney better than Hunt . ? Personally I don't think he is .Chelmsford Swimmer wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:55 pmWe will almost certainly be looking to bring in a quality full back as a replacement. I wouldn't expect Sweeney to play regularly next season if we are looking to progress, okay as occasional cover.BiggsyMalone wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:41 pm Surprised they’ve released Hunt. He’s the sort of player they would have kept around the squad in years gone by and I probably would have kept him for the squad.
Shows the club is serious about bringing better quality in. Also opens the door for Sweeney to be given more games
Much publicized when he joined and has been on loan to various lower level clubs, he joined the Os from Burnham FC.
Fair enough . I wonder who will be the new incoming LB .Rich Tea Wellin wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 2:10 pmHe’s miles better going forward and has much more potential as of todayRedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 2:08 pmIs Sweeney better than Hunt . ? Personally I don't think he is .Chelmsford Swimmer wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:55 pm
We will almost certainly be looking to bring in a quality full back as a replacement. I wouldn't expect Sweeney to play regularly next season if we are looking to progress, okay as occasional cover.
Can't go past a player, but I agree he's great at running down the line, and then checking back to pass to some one behind. Also good at making last ditch tackles to resolve his own cock ups.Rich Tea Wellin wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 2:10 pmHe’s miles better going forward and has much more potential as of todayRedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 2:08 pmIs Sweeney better than Hunt . ? Personally I don't think he is .Chelmsford Swimmer wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:55 pm
We will almost certainly be looking to bring in a quality full back as a replacement. I wouldn't expect Sweeney to play regularly next season if we are looking to progress, okay as occasional cover.