Jake Wright
This is another who I’ve included as a late entry (he wasn’t on the first draft of this post). He’s recently been released by Sheffield United and is a 33-year-old left-sided centre back, which is not the age we’re signing nor the position we need.
Why do I include Wright? Because he’s a Michael Appleton general. He was at Oxford for six seasons, and eventually left having made 278 appearances and captained the squad to second place in League Two. At the end of that campaign Wright, then club’s longest-serving player, left to join Sheffield United by mutual consent.
He’s also recently been on loan at Bolton, with Liam Bridcutt, and has just been made a free agent by the Blades leaving him free to join another club. Perhaps, if we’re not getting a striker, Wright could come in with a view to taking on a coaching role too? It’s a stab in the dark but as likely as anything else on the list.
Speculate away, Gary. As ever, a read as fascinating as the context is baffling. It feels like David Holdsworth all over again. “He’s got two legs. Sign him.”
Blimey! David Holdsworth. That was desperate patching of holes in a sinking ship by a man of many patches. We are now recruiting for a voyage of discovery. Anyway, nice to hear from you Mike!
Just what was needed. Ta!
It is going to be number 9 on your list Gary!
Bingham is the only one that jumps out at me, either that or the last one. I’m 50/50 ?
The suggestion it may be Jake Wright was soon rejected by the chairman.