From the Post - Britton to be released.

[Bristol Rob]

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-free-transfer-efl-7035826

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Edited May 4, 2022 by Bristol Rob

[cidered abroad]

No surprise but at least we gave a local lad, a chance of making good. Best wishes.

[And Its Smith]

Some on twitter saying we’ve missed a trick here. They must think Pearson is really thick to be releasing someone who should be in our squad. Let’s see where he ends up. 

[Bristol Rob]

If he can't get the fitness because he is just built in a way that way, but would be fit enough for league one, then it makes sense to give the lad a chance of making a career elsewhere.

[GrahamC]

Been on the cards for ages, he’s currently on loan in the Irish second division..

[Silvio Dante]

I’ve never understood why people have used Britton as a stick to beat NP with. The fact is, Pearson has given first team chances this season to Scott, Benarous, Towler, Conway, Bell, Idehen who are all younger or a similar age, so he’s not scared to throw youth in. He’s seen Louis day in, day out, and has concluded he’s not good enough - also not pulled up trees at conference level.

He can clearly score goals, but the conclusion of the management seems to be he’s not scoring them at this level, and as NP sees him day in, day out, I’m happy to back his judgement here.

[Northern Red]

26 minutes ago, And Its Smith said:

Some on twitter saying we’ve missed a trick here. They must think Pearson is really thick to be releasing someone who should be in our squad. Let’s see where he ends up. 

  

6 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said:

I’ve never understood why people have used Britton as a stick to beat NP with. The fact is, Pearson has given first team chances this season to Scott, Benarous, Towler, Conway, Bell, Idehen who are all younger or a similar age, so he’s not scared to throw youth in. He’s seen Louis day in, day out, and has concluded he’s not good enough - also not pulled up trees at conference level.

He can clearly score goals, but the conclusion of the management seems to be he’s not scoring them at this level, and as NP sees him day in, day out, I’m happy to back his judgement here.

 

His family are quite well known in local non-league circles I think? I'd suspect a fair bit of it stems from that.

 

 

Edited May 4, 2022 by Northern Red

[Silvio Dante]

1 minute ago, Northern Red said:

  

 

His family are quite well known in local non-league circles I think? I'd suspect a fair bit of it stems from that.

 

 

Yeah I think his dad tormented @Davefevs during Daves playing days. Told Dave he’d best learn to “excel” at something.

[Numero Uno]

After playing against Brentford and scoring last game of last season I suspect that Nige was hoping the kid would arrive fired up and raring to go this season. You can only assume that day in and day out the likes of Conway, Bell, Benarous and Scott showed a lot more. If the kid was up to speed and doing it in training against more senior pro’s and indicating he could score goals at Championship level there is no way he would have been ignored. Nige’s team selections prove that.

[Major Isewater]

He’s not going to be ‘ released ‘ though is he ?

His contract is up so he will be free to decide his own next move.

 I hope he does well. The club cannot afford to stockpile in the hope that certain players come good . They are good enough now or outstanding at a lower level on loan or in the U23’s and ready to get time on the subs bench for the first team. 

[frenchred]

4 minutes ago, Major Isewater said:

He’s not going to be ‘ released ‘ though is he ?

His contract is up so he will be free to decide his own next move.

 I hope he does well. The club cannot afford to stockpile in the hope that certain players come good . They are good enough now or outstanding at a lower level on loan or in the U23’s and ready to get time on the subs bench for the first team. 

Yes he will be released at the end of his contract

[Numero Uno]

2 minutes ago, Major Isewater said:

He’s not going to be ‘ released ‘ though is he ?

His contract is up so he will be free to decide his own next move.

 I hope he does well. The club cannot afford to stockpile in the hope that certain players come good . They are good enough now or outstanding at a lower level on loan or in the U23’s and ready to get time on the subs bench for the first team. 

It’s that simple. Clubs in the bag are a thing of the past and rightly so. Pearson knows that for a club like us to prosper we need a trim squad supplemented by youngsters who have shown they are capable of playing and doing a job when required.

[Lrrr]

His Woking loan hurt his chances, probably would have found a league two loan in January if not for that. Woking was a horrible choice for him 

[Davefevs]

10 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said:

Yeah I think his dad tormented @Davefevs during Daves playing days. Told Dave he’d best learn to “excel” at something.

Thankfully I was his teammate more often than opponent.  The pointiest elbows I ever saw / faced.

Shame it hasn’t worked out for Louis.

FWIW although I hoped he’s make the breakthrough here it appears that goals alone he hasn’t got the rest of the game to get a go here at City.  He is not a Chris Martin type player at all, so fans thinking we’ve missed a trick as back up are misguided imho.

I hope he does go on to have a good career at whatever level, even if that’s not full-time pro.  He can score goals.

He will leave City with a goal every 21 minutes…pretty sure that is the best strike rate ever!

[Numero Uno]

15 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Thankfully I was his teammate more often than opponent.  The pointiest elbows I ever saw / faced.

Shame it hasn’t worked out for Louis.

FWIW although I hoped he’s make the breakthrough here it appears that goals alone he hasn’t got the rest of the game to get a go here at City.  He is not a Chris Martin type player at all, so fans thinking we’ve missed a trick as back up are misguided imho.

I hope he does go on to have a good career at whatever level, even if that’s not full-time pro.  He can score goals.

He will leave City with a goal every 21 minutes…pretty sure that is the best strike rate ever!

I think some don’t realise that it’s a bloody hard gig scoring goals at Championship level. If he “only” turns out to be a lower league player there’s no disgrace in that. However he is still a way off proving he’ll be that level as it stands right now.

[Merrick's Marvels]

Undoubtedly has an eye for goal - that talent is obvious.

But nowhere near athletic or physically dynamic enough for modern pro football. 

He was worth a look and its good to know we've eyes on the local talent as, down the years, there's been too many local players we've completely missed (Ashley Barnes at Paulton; Darren Peacock from Hartcliffe ffs) 

Good luck to the lad but this is the right decision. 

[Numero Uno]

2 minutes ago, Merrick's Marvels said:

Undoubtedly has an eye for goal - that talent is obvious.

But nowhere near athletic or physically dynamic enough for modern pro football. 

He was worth a look and its good to know we've eyes on the local talent as, down the years, there's been too many local players we've completely missed (Ashley Barnes at Paulton; Darren Peacock from Hartcliffe ffs) 

Good luck to the lad but this is the right decision. 

Tyrone Mings is another one…..

[Merrick's Marvels]

1 minute ago, Numero Uno said:

Tyrone Mings is another one…..

Would have been great for us.

But if Gareth Southgate thinks he's an international centre half, I worry for his sanity! 

[Bristol Rob]

Not worth a new thread, maybe a title amendment, Korea Smith is being released by Swansea.

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/russell-martin-confirms-swansea-city-23856369

Not suggesting we try and get him back, age and injury record makes it a non-starter, but it's am opportunity to remember his goal against Man Utd!

[Major Isewater]

1 hour ago, frenchred said:

Yes he will be released at the end of his contract

At the end of his contract he won’t be ours to release. If we let him go now then we would be releasing him from his contract. 
 

[Silvio Dante]

Just now, Major Isewater said:

At the end of his contract he won’t be ours to release. If we let him go now then we would be releasing him from his contract. 
 

I think you’re being a touch pedantic - in football parlance, anyone who doesn’t have their contract renewed is classed as released.

However, in Louis case it is true. Due to his age we could offer him a new deal and if he declines we can get compensation. By not offering a new contract we’re releasing him from any new club having to pay compensation.

[Curr Avon]

10 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said:

Not worth a new thread, maybe a title amendment, Korea Smith is being released by Swansea.

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/russell-martin-confirms-swansea-city-23856369

Not suggesting we try and get him back, age and injury record makes it a non-starter, but it's am opportunity to remember his goal against Man Utd!

North or South Korea?

[Major Isewater]

3 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said:

I think you’re being a touch pedantic - in football parlance, anyone who doesn’t have their contract renewed is classed as released.

However, in Louis case it is true. Due to his age we could offer him a new deal and if he declines we can get compensation. By not offering a new contract we’re releasing him from any new club having to pay compensation.

I certainly am being pedantic and ‘quite frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn’ 

Not me but Clark Gable. 

[Super]

Good luck to the lad. Interesting to see whether he can get a league contract or ends up in non league.

[Bristol Rob]

47 minutes ago, Curr Avon said:

North or South Korea?

He isn't Yung.

[Leveller]

46 minutes ago, Major Isewater said:

I certainly am being pedantic and ‘quite frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn’ 

Not me but Clark Gable. 

Being pedantic, not Clark Gable but Sidney Howard (who wrote the screenplay)!

[Curr Avon]

22 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said:

He isn't Yung.

[Miah Dennehy]

Well at least I won't have to suffer the embarrassment of cheering a City goal again as I did when he scored against Brentford, although TBF you were already 3 down so I didn't feel too bad about it.

I'm surprised he didn't get more of a look in at first team level, like his dad, he knows where the net is. I hope he gets a chance elsewhere.

[alexukhc]

12 minutes ago, Miah Dennehy said:

Well at least I won't have to suffer the embarrassment of cheering a City goal again as I did when he scored against Brentford, although TBF you were already 3 down so I didn't feel too bad about it.

I'm surprised he didn't get more of a look in at first team level, like his dad, he knows where the net is. I hope he gets a chance elsewhere.

Could end up with you twonks

[BCFCGav]

Shame, he’s one I ‘had a feeling’ about whatever that’s worth. I liked how he bullied his way to a goal Vs Brentford was it? But as mentioned he’s pulled up no trees in Ireland. Wonder where he’ll end up.

[Kodjias Wrist]

Linked with Barnsley and Port Vale again just paper talk. I imagine he will get given a chance in league 1 or 2 as a squad player. Still relatively young and cheap.

[RobintheRed Red]

5 hours ago, Silvio Dante said:

I’ve never understood why people have used Britton as a stick to beat NP with. The fact is, Pearson has given first team chances this season to Scott, Benarous, Towler, Conway, Bell, Idehen who are all younger or a similar age, so he’s not scared to throw youth in. He’s seen Louis day in, day out, and has concluded he’s not good enough - also not pulled up trees at conference level.

He can clearly score goals, but the conclusion of the management seems to be he’s not scoring them at this level, and as NP sees him day in, day out, I’m happy to back his judgement here.

Gas interested aswell .

[Charlie BCFC]

6 hours ago, Silvio Dante said:

I’ve never understood why people have used Britton as a stick to beat NP with. The fact is, Pearson has given first team chances this season to Scott, Benarous, Towler, Conway, Bell, Idehen who are all younger or a similar age, so he’s not scared to throw youth in. He’s seen Louis day in, day out, and has concluded he’s not good enough - also not pulled up trees at conference level.

He can clearly score goals, but the conclusion of the management seems to be he’s not scoring them at this level, and as NP sees him day in, day out, I’m happy to back his judgement here.

This. Wish him all the very best but my word did our fans have a strange obsession with him. Had people calling for him to start over Chris Martin but the only thing he has going for him is a good U23 record which Bell and Conway have had and they’re 3 years younger. Also have Palmer-Houlden and Henry coming through who are supposed to be good aswell

[big p]

The trouble is that when clubs like Sheffield United came in for him, The club wanted to add ridiculous sell on clauses, of which Sheffield United walked away. Then the kid wasn't given a real chance here, it really don't sit well with me. 

He's a real nice kid and I hope he progresses to a high standard elsewhere.

 

[Bris Red]

Obviously the powers that be at the football club know better than little old me but i was personally of the opinion that Britton looked a real talent. 
Okay physically he may have had work to do but the pure goalscoring talent the boy had was clearly special.
Hopefully it isn’t one we live to regret..

[And Its Smith]

1 hour ago, big p said:

The trouble is that when clubs like Sheffield United came in for him, The club wanted to add ridiculous sell on clauses, of which Sheffield United walked away. Then the kid wasn't given a real chance here, it really don't sit well with me. 

He's a real nice kid and I hope he progresses to a high standard elsewhere.

 

I highly doubt Sheffield United ever wanted him and if they did I am sure they will get him now if it’s only one year on from when they were happy to pay a fee. Hopefully I’m wrong and he gets a good move but something doesn’t add up that loads of clubs bigger than us wanted him and he ended up at Waterford and now being released. Will watch his next move with interest. 

[big p]

36 minutes ago, And Its Smith said:

I highly doubt Sheffield United ever wanted him and if they did I am sure they will get him now if it’s only one year on from when they were happy to pay a fee. Hopefully I’m wrong and he gets a good move but something doesn’t add up that loads of clubs bigger than us wanted him and he ended up at Waterford and now being released. Will watch his next move with interest. 

At the time he was banging in loads of goals for the under 23's, there was also other big clubs interested.

The club refused to play him nor let him leave easily. 

 

Edited May 5, 2022 by big p

[And Its Smith]

2 minutes ago, big p said:

At the time he was banging in loads of goals for the under 23's, there was also other big clubs interested.

The club refused to play him nor let him leave easily. 

 

Let’s see where he goes now then. At least one of those clubs will still want him as it was only a year ago 

Edited May 5, 2022 by And Its Smith

[big p]

2 minutes ago, And Its Smith said:

Let’s see where he goes now then. At least one of those clubs will still want him as it was only a year ago 

Not sure if they will since his loans haven't really worked out.

It breaks my heart to say it but I recon the Gas will come in for him, but I wish him the best and will be keeping track of his career wherever he plays. 

[Rocky]

Best news at the bottom of the article, COD being released.

[Dredd]

Nice to see a more reasoned response on here. Social media was awash with ‘we’ll regret this madness’ doom and gloom. Which we might well do! He obviously knows where the net is given his scoring record but if he’s not in NPs plans then the right thing to do is give the lad a chance at a career. It could come back and bite us, or he might fall into the Marvin Brown/Tristan Plummer group where there was a lot of hype but never quite hit the heights expected. Good luck to him (unless he signs for Rovers obviously)

[Northern Red]

I'd be more inclined to think we're making a mistake if he'd pulled up trees in any of his loan moves, all at levels well below the Championship.

[Robbored]

34 minutes ago, Rocky said:

Best news at the bottom of the article, COD being released.

CoD has been a real disappointment. Shame as the guy obviously has the talent to rip up the Championship but he’s not produced the goods. 

In fact I’m struggling to recall any game when he impressed and was MotM.

[Gert Mare]

I think he will end up at Rovers where he bangs in goals. He's the old fashioned centre-forward type.

Goals win games and he knows where the net is.

I think this might well just be one that comes back to bite us. We'll just have to wait and see.......

[Bristol Rob]

On reflection I should have titled this 'Britton to be freed' - would have appealed to those who worry about people held captive, and those who care about 'sov-renty, innit,'.

[!james]

Who was the last striker we released/sold who everyone said was a mistake? Eisa? McCoulsky? 

 

[Sleepy1968]

6 hours ago, bris red said:

Obviously the powers that be at the football club know better than little old me but i was personally of the opinion that Britton looked a real talent. 
Okay physically he may have had work to do but the pure goalscoring talent the boy had was clearly special.
Hopefully it isn’t one we live to regret..

I don't think anyone doubts that he can score goals, but there was a huge question over his fitness, I know he was put on a special fitness program at some point. I wonder whether he could keep up with it?

[petehinton]

No real surprise, he’s nowhere near the level of Conway/Bell etc that are in amongst it this season. He can hardly move, those sorts of strikers are great in league 2/maybe league 1 but you can’t do that in the championship these days. 

Edited May 5, 2022 by petehinton

[chinapig]

19 minutes ago, !james said:

Who was the last striker we released/sold who everyone said was a mistake? Eisa? McCoulsky? 

 

Don't know about strikers but there were loads of people who thought Frankie Artus was the next big thing and that GJ was victimising him.

Guess who was right?

[Malago]

TBH I thought he’d already been released.

[Bristol Rob]

3 minutes ago, chinapig said:

Don't know about strikers but there were loads of people who thought Frankie Artus was the next big thing and that GJ was victimising him.

Guess who was right?

*oooh! Me Sir!*

Is the answer Liam Walsh?

[Bristol Rob]

26 minutes ago, !james said:

Who was the last striker we released/sold who everyone said was a mistake? Eisa? McCoulsky? 

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freddie_Hinds

 

[REDOXO]

21 hours ago, Major Isewater said:

He’s not going to be ‘ released ‘ though is he ?

His contract is up so he will be free to decide his own next move.

 I hope he does well. The club cannot afford to stockpile in the hope that certain players come good . They are good enough now or outstanding at a lower level on loan or in the U23’s and ready to get time on the subs bench for the first team. 

The Major is quite right. We have stock piled kids before and they never or hardly made it. 
 

I have a particularly good feeling about this boy, but he is developing late as many have done before him. However City are not in that position anymore. You are in the team or in the squad at 21/22 or you meed to develop somewhere else. Give it three years and the kid I hope will be tearing up trees, but to quote Fat boy slim, it’s right here right now that matters!

[bcfc01]

On 05/05/2022 at 07:35, bris red said:

Obviously the powers that be at the football club know better than little old me but i was personally of the opinion that Britton looked a real talent. 
Okay physically he may have had work to do but the pure goalscoring talent the boy had was clearly special.
Hopefully it isn’t one we live to regret..

The one thing he didn't need to work on at all was his physicality, he can put himself around.

18 minute cameo against Brentford - put one player on his arse, scored, got booked for a foul.

His fitness was an issue, big issue and his age meant he needed to catch up very quickly and he wasn't able to do that.

NP is on record saying that we can't "store" players for too long (correctly so).

But, FWIW, I don't think he was given enough attention/time, but time will tell. 

[And Its Smith]

4 hours ago, bcfc01 said:

The one thing he didn't need to work on at all was his physicality, he can put himself around.

18 minute cameo against Brentford - put one player on his arse, scored, got booked for a foul.

His fitness was an issue, big issue and his age meant he needed to catch up very quickly and he wasn't able to do that.

NP is on record saying that we can't "store" players for too long (correctly so).

But, FWIW, I don't think he was given enough attention/time, but time will tell. 

I expect he was given plenty of attention and time. He was put on a fitness programme and it would seem could not achieve the levels needed 

[Davefevs]

11 minutes ago, And Its Smith said:

I expect he was given plenty of attention and time. He was put on a fitness programme and it would seem could not achieve the levels needed 

That’s not actually true…Louis did hit the targets set by Rennie and the medical team (source: his dad)

[And Its Smith]

Just now, Davefevs said:

That’s not actually true…Louis did hit the targets set by Rennie and the medical team (source: his dad)

Hmmm 

[Davefevs]

Just now, And Its Smith said:

Hmmm 

He enlisted the help of former Army PT Instructor Ian Eisentrager to get him up to speed.

[And Its Smith]

1 minute ago, Davefevs said:

He enlisted the help of former Army PT Instructor Ian Eisentrager to get him up to speed.

Fair play to him if true. Shame it wasn’t enough. Hope he gets a league club. Rovers would be a great move for him. 

[Davefevs]

1 hour ago, And Its Smith said:

Fair play to him if true. Shame it wasn’t enough. Hope he gets a league club. Rovers would be a great move for him. 

 

[DaveF]

6 hours ago, Davefevs said:

 

Is that this season? He looks a lot skinnier there than I thought he was.

Also dreadful boxing technique... 

[Engvall’s Splinter]

On 05/05/2022 at 08:31, And Its Smith said:

Let’s see where he goes now then. At least one of those clubs will still want him as it was only a year ago 

Not necessarily. Things change. I don’t imagine Man City will be back in for Kane this year. 

[Monkeh]

Generally when we let a young player go and everyone says it's a mistake it turns out the club were right,

I struggle to think of mistakes we've made releasing young players really, very rarely do we seem them in the football league or at our level again,

[Davefevs]

2 hours ago, DaveF said:

Is that this season? He looks a lot skinnier there than I thought he was.

Also dreadful boxing technique... 

yes, was around November / December time from memory.  I think a lot of people think he’s a “unit” but he’s not particularly big, just physical in his game style.

No idea re boxing technique.

[Monkeh]

Just now, Davefevs said:

yes, was around November / December time from memory.  I think a lot of people think he’s a “unit” but he’s not particularly big, just physical in his game style.

No idea re boxing technique.

The other thing you have to take into account is, the players we currently have and will have for the next 2 years are all better then him,

Realistically is he going to get in the squad? The answer is no, do we keep him and damage his career further or do we let him go so he can build or rebuild it?

We aren't in a position to hoard players anymore 

[View from the Dolman]

Now signed for Cork City and getting a few snakes on Twitter from upset Waterford fans...

 

[Robbored]

Does he have Irish ancestry?  

[RoystonFoote'snephew]

Bristol City to Cork City. So he's still bob, bob, bobbing along. 

[And Its Smith]

Signed for Cork City. Nice place to live. 

[Port Said Red]

29 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said:

Bristol City to Cork City. So he's still bob, bob, bobbing along. 

I remember Rich Hall saying how he nearly got thrown off a train in Ireland for laughing at the headline "Cork Man Drowns".