Alfie Bates Departs

In the cup, but was at least played in the right role. But he was younger and we were playing at a better level under Keates.

You’re missing the point. It doesn’t matter how many starts you give a young player if the role doesn’t suit you and you’re not coached correctly. Considering his visible decline under Clarke I’m absolutely amazed people are giving him any credit whatsoever, quite the opposite.

I’m sorry that his career hasn’t blossomed here from a bright start. Initially he was always trying to make things happen and get us moving forward and stood out in comparison to poor performing senior players.

I have the impression that he hasn’t been handled very well by the management over the last year or so, but I obviously don’t know what goes on behind the scenes.

I wish him well and hope he prospers and fulfils his promise.

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He’s got his chance, now he’s girder show what he’s capable of.

…once he’s got rid of all that rustiness…

He could make some decent brass over there, and perhaps copper bonus if he does well.

I was zincing the same. Ingot himself a good deal there.

Good luck to the lad, I hope he does well in Finland.

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