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....scored today at Brunton Park!

http://www.cu-fc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10424~45469,00.html

Such a quality player, we could do with him right now.

He seems to have scored loads of goals since he left us...Any theories?

Yes, he either plays in midfield or on the left wing therefore chances are easier to come by than at left back.

He was playing midfield here towards the end of his tenure. If I remember rightly he was taking lots of flack in this role, and requested that he play in his preferred role of left-back. The only problem being that Michael Howard had stepped into this role and made it his own, earning the tag "Mr Consistent" (he's actually still living off how well he excelled during that period by many people on here). Perks was suddenly the second choice left-back.

He needed a fresh start somewhere else, and I'm glad to see that he is doing well. I always knew that he would. When he left I felt that we would not miss initially (and we haven't in truth), but I always thought we would miss him once (the much older) Howard's legs went (though looks like back injuries are preceding that at the moment).

A good move for both parties, though glad to see he is doing well for himself.

[quote="RedRedWine"]He was playing midfield here towards the end of his tenure. If I remember rightly he was taking lots of flack in this role, and requested that he play in his preferred role of left-back. The only problem being that Michael Howard had stepped into this role and made it his own, earning the tag "Mr Consistent" (he's actually still living off how well he excelled during that period by many people on here). Perks was suddenly the second choice left-back.

He needed a fresh start somewhere else, and I'm glad to see that he is doing well. I always knew that he would. When he left I felt that we would not miss initially (and we haven't in truth), but I always thought we would miss him once (the much older) Howard's legs went (though looks like back injuries are preceding that at the moment).

For me Michael, providing he can get back to full fitness, has a role to play next season with us when I'd be suprised if DA is still with us. Age finally catching up with him.....as it does with us all.

Christies Child wrote:
For me Michael, providing he can get back to full fitness, has a role to play next season with us when I'd be suprised if DA is still with us. Age finally catching up with him.....as it does with us all.

It might seem harsh, but I'd let both go in the summer. If wages are tight, we can do without an injury prone defender in Howard.

campdave wrote:

Christies Child wrote:
For me Michael, providing he can get back to full fitness, has a role to play next season with us when I'd be suprised if DA is still with us. Age finally catching up with him.....as it does with us all.

It might seem harsh, but I'd let both go in the summer. If wages are tight, we can do without an injury prone defender in Howard.

I can certainly see your point regarding Howard, however if he can regain full fitness then he would make an excellent wing back.

RedRedWine wrote:He requested that he play in his preferred role of left-back.

Not true. He wanted to play central midfield in a box-to-box or attacking role and believed he was good enough. Sadly neither Jim nor Sammy gave him a chance, and plenty of people on here wanted him to stay at left back. With all that in mind he had option but to go to another club to get what he wanted. And just how well has he proved so many people wrong.

Ian Harte (ex Leeds) has been released by the Donkey Lashers today.

A decent left back and takes a good free kick too.