lewis and his contract....
u are correct in saying he was offered a contract in January after not being offered another one at the end of last season. woudl you blame him for not signing, he was told at the end of the season that he wasn't getting another contract, then he starts to play well and all of a sudden they want him back on contract. i dont blame him for not signing. in my eyes GH messed him around by not signing him again last season and now he is regretting it.
at the moment he is still an alty player and in my opinion he gives 110% every game, as a young player with such talent it is only natural he wants to move up into the football league but at least he is still giving this club his full support whilst he is here.
Well, beaten to it by Exky below, but he was the only player on a contract last year after intially breaking through and whether he rested on his wages/ laurels or just found the step up very demanding he offered virtually nothing last year. You think GH messed him about, I would have been astounded if he had been offered a contract initially this year. I wish it was as easy as player breaks through earns contract plays well and progresses but at semi pro level it's not (believe me I know).
As it is he's doing ever so well for us and as he continues to give 100% that's fine, hope he keeps us up and gets a good move, Stcokport sounds ideal. We would get compo anyway as he's not 23 yet, granted probably less than his market value but there you go. Bear in mind howver that he's only had 3/4s of a good season at conference level, albeit with a semi pro cap as well. One swallow does not a summer make.
Jenga re Craney, well the boy well and truly proved himself, Lewis is a slightly different player I think. Hasn't got the x factor like Craney I would say but is very good all round. A scouting report would read good passer and tackler, great engine, could do with more goals given his the shot he's got on him, both footed, versatile, centre mid, winger, full back, emergency cente half, storng in the air, great leag, long throw, decent attitude. You'd probaly take a chance wouldn't you