Breaking News Five confirmed gone - Spillane, Spicer, Woodyard, Benyon and Mohsni

[Greenelk]

http://www.southendunited.co.uk/news/article/300413-five-leave-club-800293.aspx

 

[Smiffy]

All expected to be honest. Bit harsh on Woody though I think.

Next...

 

[Greenelk]

Yes, it's what happens next that worries me.... only time will tell on this one. And we've also got the joy of the rumour mill about who will be coming in, which always gives a chuckle in the quiet season....

 

[DTS]

Sad to loss Bilel on ability alone but not attitude and Benyon I still feel has something but we didnt ever see it. Liked Woodyward too and thought we could have kept his as cover and see how he develops.

Still good to clear the dead wood. Hopefully see a few more move on too....

 

[simac21]

Quite Happy that we're not sitting around, hopefully announce some more players being released in next few weeks.

Thought Benyon had another year? Does this mean we can get rid of Straker!! Come on Brown get rid of the idiot

 

[dannypav]

Quite Happy that we're not sitting around, hopefully announce some more players being released in next few weeks.

Thought Benyon had another year? Does this mean we can get rid of Straker!! Come on Brown get rid of the idiot

But the crowd love him.
Couldn't stop singing about him last week ! :winking:

 

[Sandbach Shrimper]

Feel a bit sorry for Woodyard as he's not done much wrong whenever he's been in the side and has looked a tidy player. Think it would've been worth giving him another year to establish himself in the team. He'd presumably be cheap in terms of wages too. Leaves us short in central midfield now. The others I'm not sad to see the back of. Spillane did nothing to convince me in the games that I saw. Benyon never fitted in under Sturrock but will probably sign for Torquay and score loads of goals for them like most strikers who fail at Southend. Good riddance to Moshni, will be interested to see where he goes from here. I wonder if there'll be anymore released. :unsure:

 

[Southend Pier]

Not surprised with thge first three mentiones as I said on Sunday. Woodyard I would have peservered with. Benyon no surprise but I think people know my views on Bilel if he hadn't fallen for the wrong advice and sought better advice.

 

[chapperzUK]

No real surprise and not really bothered either. Woodyard needs first team football, and reckon he needs a couple of seasons in the conference for that.

 

[Alex]

Is it safe to assume that the other out of contract players have been offered new contracts then, other wise they would be on the list of announced releases.

 

[essexshrimper]

unless brown is still deciding who he wants

 

[Southend Pier]

Is it safe to assume that the other out of contract players have been offered new contracts then, other wise they would be on the list of announced releases.

Could be but news of released players can spread over a few days. Take last year the news of released players spread over two days. And Gilbert was released on the brink of pre-season training. Doesn't really matter just read about it if or when it comes out.

 

[Smiffy]

At least there is an announcement this year. Last year there was naff all.

 

[Jai]

The budget will be tight. We don't have time to let Woodyard develop, that's the sad reality lower league clubs face these days. He's not good enough yet, and he needs regular games to improve. Good luck to him, it may bite us in the bum but to be honest I don't see it.

 

[Nick Prawnby]

The budget will be tight. We don't have time to let Woodyard develop, that's the sad reality lower league clubs face these days. He's not good enough yet, and he needs regular games to improve. Good luck to him, it may bite us in the bum but to be honest I don't see it.

Yes, that Kightly was rubbish too

 

[southend4ever]

Rumour has it that PB has Jezza Kyle in with him making these decisions. A few players have been sent off for lie detector tests regarding their commitment to the club and JK will be reading off the results. More releases to follow.

 

[Blue_Shrimper1959]

Yes, that Kightly was rubbish too

Not every player we release will be a Kightly...I would also say Kightly wouldn't be the player he is today if he hadn't been released.

 

[southend4ever]

Not every player we release will be a Kightly...I would also say Kightly wouldn't be the player he is today if he hadn't been released.

Agreed. Nice post.

 

[dannypav]

"And here comes yet another Torquay attack , Spillane to Woodyard , on to Spicer , great cross to the far post , Mohsni easily out jumps Straker , nods into the path of Benyon , who buries into into the bottom corner for his hat trick , which surely wraps things up for the visitors on the opening day of the new season at Roots Hall".....................................

 

[southchurchblue]

Shame about Woodyard i thought he showed promise,not surprised about others