Ben Coker

[RHB]

Likewise. However, the real question is would he come back? I suspect not.

Appleton doesn't appear to want to keep Ben even with The Cowleys wanting Toffolo. That could be down to his fitness levels, long term and short term. I would have a fully fit Ben back but the last thing we need is for him to come back and then break down again.

 

[Chrisb]

Even if Ben wanted to come back, and is fit enough, I can't see Ron agreeing to sign him.

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

I do know he is a quality left back at Div1 level if he gets his full mojo back.
He has been out injured for a long time.
He refused Ron's contract and with the situation of change in dressing room power current now then Ben returning is as likely as us avoiding relegation.
He will get picked up pdq I expect.

 

[Ricey]

It’s a risk, is he fit can he last the rest of the season? If he could and is then it would be a great piece of business. Or we could get someone in on loan and hope we get a Mulgrew type loan signing who is brilliant or we can get a Malone who was ****.

He knows the club and wouldn’t have to adjust to the area. Question is would it be someone Sol would want?

 

[londonblue]

Even if Ben wanted to come back, and is fit enough, I can't see Ron agreeing to sign him.

Any particular reason, or just gut feeling?

As it happens I don't think he'll come back, but I personally don't think it will be Ron's decision. I also believe he left because he wasn't happy with KB as manager, but I might be wrong there.

 

[Ricey]

Didn’t we offer him contract? He just chose to refuse it?

 

[Chrisb]

Any particular reason, or just gut feeling?

As it happens I don't think he'll come back, but I personally don't think it will be Ron's decision. I also believe he left because he wasn't happy with KB as manager, but I might be wrong there.

Just that he turned down our previous contract offer made before his injury - interesting that you don't think it would be Ron's decision given he holds the purse strings ?

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

Didn’t we offer him contract? He just chose to refuse it?

Last summer. Don't think we offered him anything post-injury

 

[Ricey]

Last summer. Don't think we offered him anything post-injury

I remember we offered him a decent offer pre injury and he turned it down.

 

[Jay_SUFC]

I wouldn't want him anywhere near this club again

 

[Member]

Looking forward to the latest instalment of his BBC series

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

He won't be back here. His parting wasn't the nicest. Also, Lincoln got one proper game out of him in all those months. Obviously the long term injuries have taken their toll.

 

[AustScullyPriorPowell]

Obviously a very good player when fit and happy

But, he wanted a move away, he didn't want to play for the club anymore, why would we take him back

Sol needs to find players who want to be here and are focused on their own careers

Some high risk, injured & no where near match fit player who doesnt want to be here is obviously not the answer!

He'll be 30 in the summer, maybe he'll look at other careers, he wont be earning the money he wants and clearly expects as a footballer

 

[Lambs Beret]

I'm guessing he's not fully fit. If he were I doubt Lincoln would be getting rid of him.
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According to Lincoln fans he's just been constantly injured and not just his knee issues.
Looks like they took a gamble on him and it hasn't worked out. I'd say his career is now dependent on any other clubs willing to take a risk on him.

 

[londonblue]

Just that he turned down our previous contract offer made before his injury - interesting that you don't think it would be Ron's decision given he holds the purse strings ?

No, I don't think it will be Ron's decision, I think it will be Ben's. I don't think he would want to come back. Ron simply won't have a decision to make.

 

[pete boss]

ben coker can move on -hes been told ..is this new or old news.. should have stayed with us ?

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

According to Lincoln fans he's just been constantly injured and not just his knee issues.
Looks like they took a gamble on him and it hasn't worked out. I'd say his career is now dependent on any other clubs willing to take a risk on him.

I expect he'll end up non league or simply give it up altogether.
Don't know him so don't know if nice bloke or not but I don't hold any grudge for him wanting to move away and better himself.

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

Cokes may be thinking about what happened to Sean Clohessey; it wasn't great for him after he "out grew" us.

 

[Evening Echo]

BEN Coker will be at Roots Hall in spirit when Southend United host Lincoln City tomorrow.

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[blueveined]

Has joined Cambridge on loan for the rest of the season -
https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/...ln-city-3800879.amp?__twitter_impression=true