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Predictions:
Who Is Leaving (A - L)
18th May 2006
It is that time of the year again, when Lincoln City FC's
current squad find out if they have played their last
game for The Imps.
For the first time in several seasons, a large number of
the current squad remain under contract. Usually, the
entire squad is left fretting over contract offers!
Earlier this year, it was revealed that ten of the
present youth team have been offered professional
contracts for next season. With this mind, several of the
current first team squad could be released because
otherwise, Lincoln could start the 2006/07 season with 36
professionals on their books.
So who is likely to stay and who is likely to leave? The
Forgotten Imp presents its predictions:
Keith
Alexander (manager)
- We start with Lincoln's manager Keith Alexander.
Although under contract, his future could be in doubt
after he refused to confirm his position for next season.
However, since he is under contract then the following
predictions are based on Alexander remaining as Lincoln
City manager.
Derek
Asamoah (profile) - Derek Asamoah signed for
Lincoln in March 2005 for £5,000 from Mansfield Town and
is one of the most skilful players that Sincil Bank has
seen in recent years. Unfortunately, as he is classed as
a striker and this where he fails to shine, as he has
managed just two goals for The Imps in 43 appearances.
As a result, he was loaned to Chester City in January,
where he impressed.
Prediction: Released. Asamoah is likely to sign
permanently for Chester.
Gary
Birch (profile) - Gary Birch promised much at
the start of the season, having signed in July 2005
following his release from Kidderminster Harriers.
Despite losing his first team place in January, he
remained Lincoln's leading scorer until the final match
of the season. During the 2005/06 season, Birch scored 10
goals from 43 appearances.
A difficult one to predict but his early season's
performances should mean that he is offered a new
contract.
Prediction: Should stay but could be a shock release.
Matt
Bloomer (profile) -
Matt Bloomer is one of the club's longest serving players
yet has never really established himself at Sincil Bank.
His versatility makes him a good squad player but since
several other utility players have now joined, Bloomer is
struggling. He had a brief run in the first team during
the early part of the season before losing his place
altogether.
Last year, his contract was renewed with a clause that if
he made 25 appearances, he would be entitled to a new
one-year deal. He failed to reach this target and has
made just 14 appearances for Lincoln City during this
season.
Bloomer spent two months on loan at Conference club
Cambridge United, where he became a fans' favourite.
Prediction: Released. Bloomer is likely to join Cambridge
United in a permanent deal.
Chris
Gordon -
Left-back Chris Gordon is something of a mystery. He
signed professional terms last May and began the season
on loan at Gainsborough Trinity. He has not been heard of
since September; he does not play even play in the
reserve matches.
Prediction: Released - assuming that he is still at
Lincoln City!
Franny
Green (profile) - Franny Green has been a
first team regular for much of his three seasons at
Sincil Bank.
However, at the start of this season, Green was dropped
from the first team. This prompted him to speak out in
the press and he later joined county rivals Boston United
in a loan deal.
He returned from Boston in January to reclaim his first
team place at Lincoln. A quick and skilful player but one
who sadly fails to score a sufficient number of goals.
Prediction: Released. Too much history and too many
misses will probably see him leave Lincoln.
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