Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Kyel Reid staying local

News from Barnsley FC suggests that despite their best attempts, Kyel Reid will not be moving there on loan as the season begins.

Reid, who scored 2 goals in 26 appearances with the Tykes was an important target for the manager and the fans this summer. However they report that West Ham wants to keep him at Upton Park and have stipulated that if they changed their minds and the winger was allowed to move on loan, it would only be permissible if the club was near London.

Check out this quote from totaltykes.com (full story here):
It's defiantly a blow for Reid not to be returning, as towards the end of the season he really stood up to be counted and proved to be one of our most influential players. Considering the fact that he does more of his fair share of defensive duties, he would have been the perfect player for this season considering our weakness when it comes to defending down the wings.

A tricky winger who can get the ball up field as well as do more than his fair share of defensive duties!!! YES!!! Let's hope Curbs keeps him around to train with the first team and to produce with us instead of out on loan.

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