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Thursday, 11 June 2020
Fraser's want away attitude could backfire on Cherries
There is no secret that Ryan Fraser wants away this season. He is a highly regarded asset for clubs at the top of the Premier League, who are seeking home grown players, especially on free transfers for playing in European competitions. I can't blame Fraser for wanting to further his career, but the latest reports from the national media suggest that he is willing to turndown a short contract extension to the end of the season at AFCB, to ensure he can leave town after 30 June just two matches into Project Restart.
Fraser might be standing out alone in the next few weeks.
Fraser has clearly got some issues with AFCB, if he is not willing to help the club stay up. If he joined Spurs he could even line up against AFCB in the next few weeks, although I am not sure if he would get a great reception at Dean Court. The whole transfer episode has been like daggers and swords, and for a lad who has been so likeable at AFCB, it is a sad way that the club and the player will part company. Having said that, today it is players who hold all the cards and there is no need for any player to show loyalty beyond his current contract, if they don't want to continue their career at the same club.
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Bournemouth will surely not play Fraser at all now in June and his disappearance from the squad will simply enable a chance for one of the other wingers to come in. While Howe could play Harry Wilson and David Brooks, it will be intriguing to see who plays where and who he considers, best left on the bench with Danjuma and Stanislas further contenders.
It is probably best that AFCB draw a line under the Fraser era now. If he can't play beyond 30 June, there is little point in giving him the satisfaction of depriving another player of their place, when they want to play for the club. I just hope that the saga doesn't continue to create any sourness. The squad that really has to focus on forthcoming games and winning matches.
In other news, Simon Francis, Charlie Daniels, Andrew Surman and Artur Boruc are set to sign short term contracts past 30 June 2020.
Previous post on Cherry Chimes - Rico holds cards close to his chest
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Previous post on Cherry Chimes - Rico holds cards close to his chest
I'm fairly sure that squad registration won't reopen until after the season finishes - meaning that even if he signs for another team on July 1st, they won't be able to register him in their squad until the start of next season. Happy to defer if you have any other info that I missed :)
ReplyDeleteIts a shame, but hopefully with DFanjuma fit, we'll be able to start building a team for next season when he definitely won't be involved.
Will be sorry to see him go. Probably best be doesn't pull on that shirt again. Wish him the best.
ReplyDeletesomething must really pi%$£d him off, shame this what we'll remember:(
ReplyDeleteGreat player likely to be a bench warmer elsewhere
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