Saturday 4 July 2020

Former players news

Courtney Baker-Richardson has been let go after three years at Swansea which he says has helped his development both as a person and a player.  Not the easiest time to get a new contract, even in the National League, but wish him well.

He tweeted: 'learnt a lot in my time there and grew from a boy to a man. I walk away happy with what i achieved personally I always put in 110% every time I put the shirt on. I wish nothing but the best for them in the future. So to the staff, the players and the fans, THANKYOU.'

Also news of Jude Bellinngham who is going to join Borussia Dortmund rather than Manchester United.  The Bundesliga club are offering more first team football and £54k a week over five years.

Bit annoyed with the report in The Times this morning, since when has East Thurrock been in the Midlands and why not mention Leamington?: 

His father Mark is a police sergeant who had a non-League career, scoring more than 700 goals playing for the likes of East Thurrock United and Paget Rangers in the Midlands leagues.