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Ben Purrington - signed for Ross County (p23)

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  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,280
    A decent L1 player and a really decent fella.  Good luck Ben.
  • Jonniesta
    Jonniesta Posts: 1,153
    Will be giving him a good reception when he comes back, thanks for the efforts. Whether it's the right decision depends entirely on if we get a better replacement!! 
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,360
    Dependable league one player.

    Wish him all the best.
  • jdsd42
    jdsd42 Posts: 1,498
    2 good pros who I would have kept gone - however replacements look good 
  • mattinfinland
    mattinfinland Posts: 1,096
    edited June 2022
    Confirmed on OS
    https://www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/62a72d8ba55b7/ben-purrington-to-depart-charlton
  • RodneyCharltonTrotta
    RodneyCharltonTrotta Posts: 14,828
    Hmmm, think he is a decent and solid left back. 

    That's 2 out the door that I would have kept in terms of Purington and Washington.  Will only make sense if both are replaced with better players.  

    Need to sign a few full backs now. 


  • RodneyCharltonTrotta
    RodneyCharltonTrotta Posts: 14,828
    Covered End said:
    Good luck Ben.
    As with other released players, it'd a good decision if we get in better players.
    "If" being the key point.
  • AllHailTheHen
    AllHailTheHen Posts: 3,063
    Will always be fondly remembered for that Wembley goal. Good luck Ben wherever you end up playing next 
  • Croydon
    Croydon Posts: 12,735
    I liked Ben but I think its a good sign if we're looking to move players like him and Gilbey on.

    All depends on who they are replaced with of course.
  • Sillybilly
    Sillybilly Posts: 9,236
    I’m probably in the minority but I never thought Ben was more than bang average league 1. Ponderous going forward even though he did develop a habit of scoring the odd goal (including THAT goal!). So if we are to get a serious upgrade or two I’m happy to see him leave. He does so with my very best wishes and thanks. Unlike some, he could never be faulted for effort and seems like a decent guy. Now then, those upgrades……….flying pig emoji.  
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  • DubaiCAFC
    DubaiCAFC Posts: 2,461
    Thanks Ben, for the memories! And all the best
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,360
    RodneyCharltonTrotta said:
    Covered End said:
    Good luck Ben.
    As with other released players, it'd a good decision if we get in better players.
    "If" being the key point.
    Well yes, that's why he said if in the first place.
  • Exiled_Addick
    Exiled_Addick Posts: 17,179
    Good luck Ben. A very solid free transfer available for someone to snap up. He's younger than I realized too so still some potential to fulfill, I would suggest.

    Hopefully we sign a player to replace him who is a bit more than a steady-eddy, but I think steady-eddies are also a but undervalued by some. I think it's far from guaranteed we will upgrade him.
  • wmcf123
    wmcf123 Posts: 5,827
    A good move for the club.  Undeniably a good servant, honest pro and a sound guy.  Thanks, Ben.  
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,231
    edited June 2022
    Cafc43v3r said:
    Cafc43v3r said:
    Scoham said:
    So we now need four first team full backs, unless anyone in the academy is ready to step up.
    I think we will get three and use Roddy.



    Can we please have the flag button back. 😤

  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    Best wishes Ben.
    I hope your future is very enjoyable and injury free.
    Thank you, we will always have Wembley.
  • LonelyNorthernAddick
    LonelyNorthernAddick Posts: 2,423
    Seemed a good bloke and honest player. Felt like he always tried his best and was proud to pull on the shirt. Wish him the absolute best.

    Is he the best LB in the league? No. Is he one of the most reliable? Probably. Should we be able to do better? I hope so.

    Feels a bit similar to Washington in a way - we, as fans, appreciate him but think we should be able to do better, and expect better, but if we can't sign better in the window... we're in trouble.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,874
    Thanks for the efforts Ben, a good solid pro

    As a player he's a reasonable defender, and a decent threat in attack, but wasn't mobile enough to do both. He could be dangerous in the opposition box, but if the attack broke down he'd be the last player back in his own box defending again. Similarly, he couldn't fly down the wing to provide attacking width in the way modern full backs do these days.
  • TEL
    TEL Posts: 10,100
    Mr 7/10 for me. Think this is another Washington type mistake. 
    Wish Ben all the best for the rest of his career and thank you for that wonderful day at Wembley. 
  • Bods64
    Bods64 Posts: 473
    Good luck Ben. Thanks for the memories. Wishing you all the best.
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  • msomerton
    msomerton Posts: 2,978
     i for one am Surrey to see him go,  one of are better players in the last seasons good luck to him.
  • Garrymanilow
    Garrymanilow Posts: 13,175
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Interesting wording from Cawley

    Ben Purrington is on the hunt for a new club this summer after being told he will not be offered a new contract by Charlton Athletic.

    I thought that he was one we were talking about a new Contract with, especially when the list announcing who had been released was put out by the club last month.
    Even more interesting wording for Cawley:

    The left-sided defender, 25, is a free agent at the end of this month.

    And the South London Press understands that Purrington, 26, is exploring his options following his release by the SE7 outfit.

    How long's he been writing that article for?!
  • colthe3rd
    colthe3rd Posts: 8,486
    A lot of ifs but assuming he could have fit in Garner's style of play and wasn't demanding too much in wages I'd have kept him as a squad player. Presumably we're going to need to bring in 2 LBs now, I'll be surprised if both will be significantly better than Purrington but we shall see.
  • Oh Eddie Youds...
    Oh Eddie Youds... Posts: 1,320
    edited June 2022
    msomerton said:
     i for one am Surrey to see him go,  one of are better players in the last seasons good luck to him.
    I kent believe you think that. He hasn’t got the speed/engine to play wing back
  • BFG94
    BFG94 Posts: 457
    Sorry to see Ben go and a nice message from him to the fans. Glad we gave him some memories and he did the same for us with his Wembley goal. Good luck for the future.
     Garner must have something up his sleeve if he’s prepared to let Purrington leave. Let’s hope so.
  • To_Be_Franck
    To_Be_Franck Posts: 1,095
    Oh Eddie Youds... said:
    msomerton said:
     i for one am Surrey to see him go,  one of are better players in the last seasons good luck to him.
    I kent believe you think that. He hasn’t got the spend/engine to play wing back
    I have no doubt he will be a Sussex wherever he ends up 
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,587
    Classy farewell from Ben P. Personally I would have kept him. All the best for the future Ben.
  • Cafc43v3r
    Cafc43v3r Posts: 21,600
    To_Be_Franck said:
    Oh Eddie Youds... said:
    msomerton said:
     i for one am Surrey to see him go,  one of are better players in the last seasons good luck to him.
    I kent believe you think that. He hasn’t got the spend/engine to play wing back
    I have no doubt he will be a Sussex wherever he ends up 
    I have no Hampshire what's going on here.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,874
    Cafc43v3r said:
    To_Be_Franck said:
    Oh Eddie Youds... said:
    msomerton said:
     i for one am Surrey to see him go,  one of are better players in the last seasons good luck to him.
    I kent believe you think that. He hasn’t got the spend/engine to play wing back
    I have no doubt he will be a Sussex wherever he ends up 
    I have no Hampshire what's going on here.
    I have Norfolking clue either
  • Pavoren007
    Pavoren007 Posts: 2,525
    A very thoughtful message from Ben there. A bit of a cult hero after his Wembley goal and further eye for goal from the left side. That said, scared me at LCB and insufficient pace (rather than effort) to patrol a left wing back slot, so this to me confirms we are sticking to 3 ATB and now on the look out for another touch line marauder. 

    Good luck Ben!

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