Colchester turned down ‘multiple offers’ for forward Tovide
Colchester United rejected “multiple offers” for striker Samson Tovide during the January transfer window, according to head coach Danny Cowley.
The forward has scored 11 goals in 50 league starts for the U’s which Cowley says has sparked interest from numerous clubs.
“We had multiple offers for Samson – we know we won’t have him forever but also have a responsibility to make sure the move is right for the club but also for him as well,” Cowley told the Colchester club website., external
“I can’t tell you the number of calls I took on Samson in particular in this window; pretty much all the Championship clubs phoned, a lot of the top of League One also (clubs in) Belgium, Portugal and Spain.”
Tovide came through Colchester’s academy and his current contract expires in the summer although the club hold an option for a further year.
“We know he’s irreplaceable for us and I spoke to him late last night (Monday) when it looked like he would go but it wasn’t quite right,” said Cowley.
“He loves the club, loves the boys, loves the supporters and knows the team is set up for him to have success and plays to his strengths so he wasn’t in a rush – he genuinely wants to finish what he’s started and we’re delighted he has stayed.”
The 21-year-old has not played for Colchester since a goalless draw at Crewe on 20 December because of a hamstring injury.
A NEW era is upon Maldon and Tiptree Football Club after businessmen and couple Barrie and Scott Drewitt Barlow announced the purchase of the Park Drive football club and its surrounding facilities.
A NEW era is upon Maldon and Tiptree Football Club after businessmen and couple Barrie and Scott Drewitt Barlow announced the purchase of the Park Drive football club and its surrounding facilities.
And they are hoping to create a ‘Cinderella story’ in similar fashion to Wrexham, who were transformed by Hollywood owners.
Barrie said: “We could not be prouder to be the new custodians of Maldon and Tiptree Football Club.
The couple have big plans for the club, that will see significant improvements in every area of the club creating employment, education and football opportunities for the people of Maldon and the surrounding towns.
The multi-million pound buyout is now complete and the team supporting Barrie and Scott from The Drewitt Barlow Organisation are hard at work to improve facilities, create community links, create employment for local people and create a club for footballers of all ages to enjoy and flourish at whilst working hard to create a successful first team on the pitch.
Scott said: “Owning a football club has been my childhood dream, to do it with my family, buying our local football club in a town that has given my family so much is a dream come true.
“I hope we can have a Cinderella story, just like Wrexham.
