Can't see a thread about our goalscoring left back. His goal was absolutely vital but he doesn't seem to get the credit Ithink he deserves.
I think we need to sign him permanently for next season. From comments it sounds like he is keen. He has improved so much under JJ and Bowyer and it's no coincidence that since January our defence has been one of the best in the league. I think Page is too injury prone to rely on, but in any case we need two left backs. I think he is on an upward curve development wise and it would be a shame to see Rotherham get the benefit.
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He is going to be instantly loved by the fans for yesterday alone, which will make life a lot easier for him to settle. Can see why he is “100% interested” in coming back here as he said himself yesterday after the game
He's a Southern lad to begin with (coming from Plymouth) so may want to come back closer to home
Sounds like Joe Mattock is still going to be their No.1 Left-Back next season (if he stays around himself up there)
https://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/view,boss-paul-warne-on-ben-purringtons-rotherham-united-future_31911.htm
Not to mention we're now a Championship club so if he feels more wanted here its a no brainer if a deal can be done - Its slightly different to the Nathan Byrne situation we had two years ago as on that occasion we didnt go up and Wigan came down, think had we not gone up yesterday then the same situation would probably have happened again
Ben Purrington has fitted in like a glove and is still improving as a player.
Bert Turner, Chris Duffy, Clive Mendonca, Richard Rufus, Patrick Bauer and Ben Purrington. Wembley goal scoring legends for CAFC.
Page is too injury prone to rely on and we haven't seen enough of him to be sure he can be our first choice left back I don't think, Purrington we have now.
All about money though isn't it. If the price is right when the emperor leaves then I'm all for it, otherwise good luck to Ben and thank you for the memories
One of those that quietly leads by example with his reliable performances. He was in the right place at the right time (as a left back too!) for one of the most important goals we've scored for years. He could've easily stayed back in fear of a counterattack but he had the bravery to push further forward and take a risk. Would be delighted if we signed him permanently.
We know what we'll get from Purrington, but if we bring in someone else I'll trust that Bowyer has good reasons for doing so.
Watch the way he's been overlapping, supporting and moving off the ball in recent games.
And that's down to recent coaching at Charlton.
When "Steady Eddie" arrived at Charlton in January, he was a sturdy dependable LB with a neat and tidy style of play. He shored up our vulnerable defensive left side and hardly put a foot wrong.
But he was uncomfortable getting forward. Bowyer commented on that some time ago.
That's all changed recently.
He's regularly in support of our attack when he's got cover and gets forward confidently.
Against Gillingham and Rochdale, he ghosted into similar goalscoring positions as at Wembley, but had goalbound shots blocked on the line. Definitely something that has recently been coached into him.
It's added another dimension to his game. One of the players Bowyer has said that we've improved this season.
He is just the sort of dependable player favoured by Curbs and Lennie. Look where that got us.
He’s 23 so he’s got plenty of room to improve further. Sign him up.