Manager Micky Adams was less than impressed with the condition of trialist Kevin Thornton on Saturday, although the midfielder could still be in line for a contract.
The 23-year-old midfielder scored the winner in the 1-0 victory at Stafford Rangers on Saturday, and reports from the game suggest that Thornton had a good game, however, this is what Adams had to say to The Sentinel:
‘You have seen what I have seen, and he’s not fit. He has to look at himself and the condition he’s turned up in at this football club for a trial. I am running a football club, not a fat club.’
Thornton has found himself in a bit of mither recently. In June he received a 22 month ban for drink driving, and was subsequently released from his contract at Coventry City. Thornton is quoted by The Sentinel with this predictable sentence:
‘There’s no one else to blame. I know I’ve made mistakes, but it is time to grow up, kick on, and have a fresh start.
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Must have been right out of shape for Adams to say that!
This is Adams laying down the law and letting everyone know who is in charge. Thornton is a good player and should be signed – Adams is giving the lad some ‘motivation’…
Looked good at Stafford and thought highly of at Cov. Shame about driving whilst leathered but we were all young once.
he was getting about the pitch at stafford but was let down by some on the team which was`nt our strongest.
Oh dear. It looks like Thornton won’t be coming as he has taken exception to the comments made by Adams.
well if he cant take it that he needs to lose weight then good ridance, we`ve had enough spongers in this club draining the coffers and doing nowt in return.
spot on dunnypvfc! we cannot carry any passengers.