It looks like Connor Mahoney's time at AFCB could be up. Mind you, he has been out more on loan at Barnsley and Birmingham City more than he has played for AFCB since his signing two years ago from Blackburn Rovers. The Daily Mail is convinced that the winger is signing though for Millwall, and while he is back for pre-season training he is expected to go strait to The New Den for a medical before joining the south London club.
Millwall's gain could be AFCB's loss though. I don't think we really know how good Mahoney could become and he is still learning. The sad thing if he does leave is that it might not leave such a good impression with other young players who have thought about joining AFCB. While some players have thrived under Eddie Howe others have just not been seen enough, and whether that is AFCB not taking any risks or some players not dedicating themselves enough to the cause is a shame either way.
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| Connor Mahoney could be off but AFCB have not commented on any move yet. |
How did we get here? My feeling is that Connor was less than pleased with being an AFCB player being sent out on loan without getting an opportunity to play football for the Premier League club he signed for. Why should he see games going by without being apart of the club he wanted to be at? I kind of get this point of view and he had such a good season at Birmingham City that he knows he can rip it up in the Championship and could help a team get into the promotion places.
Millwall's gain could be AFCB's loss though. I don't think we really know how good Mahoney could become and he is still learning. The sad thing if he does leave is that it might not leave such a good impression with other young players who have thought about joining AFCB. While some players have thrived under Eddie Howe others have just not been seen enough, and whether that is AFCB not taking any risks or some players not dedicating themselves enough to the cause is a shame either way.
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I wish Connor the very best if he does have a Championship season lined up in front of him with a new club that wants to play him. The lure of the Premier League is exciting for any player but it's not fun if you are not playing football. Somehow, I don't expect Mahoney is the last player that is signed with potential for AFCB, but finds he is better off elsewhere. Emerson Hyndman must be another possible candidate that has wondered whether he needs to move again. Sadly for Mahoney, AFCB's fixation for wingers is that they buy surplus to requirements. Sometimes the shop for players looks just too inviting and AFCB perhaps spend more than they need at times. Maybe we have a window this summer when the club is not going to buy for the sake of buying.
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