http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/wellingutd/news/big-ben-and-kinchy-depart-from-940894.html

Seem to say it about all our players, but that's because it's true - they're thoroughly nice blokes.

Thanks to them for all their hard work. Kinchy never moaned about being on the bench for games but always did the job when required, and Big Ben was absolutely immense at times. I agree with the decision though - BSS is probably their level as they're not quite mobile enough, and neither are getting any younger. Best of luck to them wherever they end up.

Christian wrote:

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Yep seems to be older players getting released, which is hardly surprising with the step up. Maybe Ben had a discipline issue too many also.

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 Daisy will probably have to wield the axe on himself on both counts then! Haha 

Ben was different class in the air but injuries have affected his movement. A winner and sweated blood for us and was superb end of last season Kinchy did well when he came in and wouldn't be surprised if Chelmsford offered him something.

Good luck to both champions.

Or took up a new job as a kiss o gram!

Can't see any reason to get rid of Barney/JoeBo, both promising and hardly going to break the bank in terms of wages. Plus if Barney keeps developing the way he is then he may get snapped up by a league club with us getting some compensation.

McLaren is a good player but it'll still be a long time before he's back - has he even had his operation yet? Can't see us giving him a contract until he's able to prove his fitness.

Edit: Since found out he had his operation in February. Depends how long recovery takes, but I think we can get as good a full back in, minus the risk.

-- Edited by Ashford Wing on Friday 3rd of May 2013 09:02:57 PM

This news makes me very sad. I have officially gone into mourning...

I would think we will use Fraser there!!

I'm surprised about Big Ben

I'm surprised people are surprised. There are certain players for whom, the BSS is their natural level. I reckon there could still be 1 or 2 more leaving. In Daisy we trust.

Would hope we'd keep any two of Barney/McLaren/JoeBo as squad players who could be on dual registration or loaned out if required for experience

I am surprised that Ben has gone, but I wish him the best of luck in whatever he does in the future.  And just to remind everyone that he scored some important late goals to keep Welling on track for the title.

hmm ok one important goal last minute against Maidenhead United 3-2, made me happy at the time :)

lol ok he scored the first.  Damm I would be no good on matermind.

Matron and myself would like to echo the sentiments that have been posted regarding the players that will not be coming with us next season, and wish them all the very best unless they play against us at sometime in the future. Seven days ago I had tears running down the side of my extremely good looking face whilst experiencing something that I will treasure forever. Just a few days later and I find myself adjusting to how brutal and swift football decision making can be. No matter what my feelings are regarding the decisions being made, it shows that Daisey is able to make these decisions at a time when we are still on this 'high'. To let players go at this stage would suggest to me that he is confident of bringing certain players in who can surpass the ability of those who have left.

Trigger wrote:

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Matron and myself would like to echo the sentiments that have been posted regarding the players that will not be coming with us next season, and wish them all the very best unless they play against us at sometime in the future. Seven days ago I had tears running down the side of my extremely good looking face whilst experiencing something that I will treasure forever. Just a few days later and I find myself adjusting to how brutal and swift football decision making can be. No matter what my feelings are regarding the decisions being made, it shows that Daisey is able to make these decisions at a time when we are still on this 'high'. To let players go at this stage would suggest to me that he is confident of bringing certain players in who can surpass the ability of those who have left.

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 If this was facebook I would have put a "like" next to Triggers statement. This is so true at the moment and players such as those we have released have done a fantastic job. However if we are to aspire to greater things next season Daisy must have other targets in mind. Its going to be an interesting summer

Alan S wrote:

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Gutted to lose Ben and Kinchy but good luck to whatever they decide to do.

Whoever gets either of them will have made a great signing.

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Could not agree more!

Total great fella's to have in our team on & off the pitch.

My Dad (Fat Cabby) & me are going to miss these two, especially Big Ben greatly.

Scott's Dad (Kevin) & brothers are all top lads as well, will miss not seeing them at the home games.

All the very best Fella's,

  

Good luck to them both. Both were truly part of the new legends and Ben was immense at the end of last season.

Spitey wrote:

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Surprised and disappointed to see Ben depart. Are we certain it's a release rather than unable to commit to a new training regime/work commitments?

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 The new training regime is still only a possibility at the moment.