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Post by tommybufc on Jun 10, 2017 16:02:30 GMT 1
Felipe Barcelos is moving back to Oxford according to his Twitter and is "looking for opportunities here". Should definitely be something Fordy considers, and considering his relationship with the club its viable. What a signing he would be
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Post by PeteD on Jun 16, 2017 13:52:58 GMT 1
Well it looks as if hess finally coming home great news from the club that weve signed Darren Pond!!. A fantastic addition to the team well done all involved in making it happen.
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Post by Steve T on Jun 16, 2017 17:03:29 GMT 1
What a shame for Banbury that the club's difficulties in 2007 meant that most of his best years were at Oxford City. Nevertheless, the Leamington supporters acknowledge his contribution to their promotion last season so there's obviously still plenty in the tank.
Will his knees stand up to it? He had a four-month absence in 05-06 after a bad tackle by a certain Chippenham midfielder and 18 months in 09-11 after another bad injury (I don't know if it was the same knee – or opponent, for that matter).
He had a real touch of class then. Let's hope he's still as quick-footed. Best moment that I can recall: a side-step that left a hapless defender floundering and earned a penalty in the 5-0 defeat of Chippenham in 06-07. [NB That result led to the dismissal of the visitors' manager, forecast noisily by the Town End!]
Welcome home.
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Post by Steve T on Jun 16, 2017 23:14:00 GMT 1
From the Leamington website:
Darren Pond played an instrumental part in last season's success after joining us from Oxford City, highlighted by the fact that he was sorely missed when not available. He made 44 appearances, scoring in the 6-0 rout of Cinderford Town and in the 1-1 draw at Merthyr Town. His contribution is probably best summed up by manager Paul Holleran, who says:
"He will probably go down as one of my best signings for the football club. We worked extremely hard to bring Darren here last summer, and that was fully justified as he had a fantastic season for us. I would have loved to have been able to keep him at the club but as we talked over the close season it became apparent that the geography of the National League North, along with where he lives and works, was going to be an issue. We had a bit of thinking time but sadly it became obvious that it was a deal we couldn't do. "I think Darren will probably go down as one of my better signings for the club," said the Brakes boss. "He fitted in seamlessly when we bought him in and is well liked by everybody both on and off the pitch. He put in some fantastic performances for us. Every team has a player that doesn't always get the recognition they deserve, but when they aren't around you realise how much you miss them, and Darren certainly falls into that category. I wish him all the very best at whichever club he decides to sign for."
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Post by Kjt on Jun 21, 2017 16:46:54 GMT 1
New full back sounds promising.. liking the look of next season already.
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