Phil Edwards
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Stanleys server is down at the mo!!It's reported on Stevenage's website that they've agreed terms with our Phil! Still nothing on our site about it so everything crossed we can change his mind - that's one of the players I would have bet my house on him staying - buggeration!!!
really hope this isnt true!
Unfortunately, Jeff, that partnership had to spend far too much time covering for a third member of the back four, a certain Graham Branch. Or maybe I should have said a very uncertain Graham Branch.
Rub the salt in why don't you? Take our best defender & then say he'll only be 3rd choice for your lot - really hope Phil sees sense & this deal doesn't go ahead - not many would begrudge him the chance to play in a higher league but if he's going to be nowt but a bench warmer it'd be much harder to take
if that is true,which i have doubts, then Phil must also be aware, if so hes gone fer the dosh, no other reason, couldn't blame the lad, simple as. can only wish him well.
With the best defence for the past two seasons Edwards will need to be pretty special to get many starts but he's replacing Luke Foster so must be versatile and be able to cover CB, midfield and maybe RB. He's certainly going to be busy helping us to stay in L1! and if he's skillful our training regime could make him a top quality player.
Here's the article from the BBC website: BBC Sport - Phil Edwards accepts Stevenage contract offer
Phil Edwards has been the most consistent performer for Stanley over the past 5 years. I find it rather odd that given the supposed reduction in the number of players in the squad for next season the club couldn't come up with an improved offer to retain the services of the player who has been our best defender for the last 4 or 5 years. Is this a reflection of the club's ambition or is there more to the fact that, as it stands, Craney's playing on his own next season?
Phil Edwards has been the most consistent performer for Stanley over the past 5 years. I find it rather odd that given the supposed reduction in the number of players in the squad for next season the club couldn't come up with an improved offer to retain the services of the player who has been our best defender for the last 4 or 5 years. Is this a reflection of the club's ambition or is there more to the fact that, as it stands, Craney's playing on his own next season?
How much did they offer him if it wasn't an improved offer, and how do you know they didn't make him an improved offer ?