Vincent not bitter over U's exit (From Gazette)

Vincent not bitter over U's exit

11:50am Monday 18th June 2012 in npower League One Table & Results By Jonathan Waldron

No hard feelings - U's winger Ashley Vincent says he is not bitter about leaving Colchester United.

Ashley Vincent has admitted his Colchester United career has come to a “natural end”.

But the winger has insisted he is not bitter about his U’s exit.

Vincent’s three-and-a-half year stint at the Weston Homes Community Stadium will end when his contract expires on July 1.

The 27-year-old has not been offered a new deal with Colchester and is now looking to get his career back on track elsewhere.

Vincent said: “It’s come to a bit of a natural end - the club never spoke to me about staying.

“In my mind, it’s never been an option and I think it’s the right time to move on.

“I have nothing against Colchester; the people there are great and I really hope that they do well.

“In a different situation, I’d still be there next season and in seasons to come.

“I’ve really enjoyed my time at Colchester and the staff and fans have been great for me.

“The manager has a tough job to do.

“He has made his choices which he has to do and that’s fine with me.

“I’ve got no bitter feelings towards him or anyone at Colchester.

“I hope that I can rediscover some sort of form somewhere else and get my career back on track.

“I think I’m rebuilding my career again and if it’s the right club for me and the right opportunity, then I’ll take it.

“I know that I have to prove people wrong.”

See Monday's Gazette for more on this story and all of the latest Colchester United news.

Comments(8)

RB, Lexden says...
12:30pm Mon 18 Jun 12

Odd that Kayode Odejayi was able to agree terms with Rotherham,but Ashley Vincent couldn't.According to Rotherham manager Steve Evans(see Official Rotherham United website) :
"Ashley was one of the first players we spoke to,but his terms made a deal unrealistic."

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TheCaptain says...
12:34pm Mon 18 Jun 12

I liked Ashley and hope he finds somewhere decent and that he overcomes his injuries. Possibly why Rotherham thought he was too expensive

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crazy comments says...
12:50pm Mon 18 Jun 12

Rumours are rife, that Gilly is on his way to Fleetwood. If Gilly does go,then I hope both him and Ashley prove that they are both better players then people think. Neither player has shone, because I believe its the way Wards team is set up. Gilly like balls whipped in or pulled back from across the wings. That will never happen while Ward is in charge.

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Boris says...
3:09pm Mon 18 Jun 12

Steven Gillespie has gone to Fleetwood, see the E A D T.
A pity we shall miss these two players, but let's see what Ladapo can do.

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lollardknight says...
8:43pm Mon 18 Jun 12

Wish Ashley all the best, his play here has never been used to his natural game, good balls in front of him on the ground to run onto! People just whacked it forward expecting him to race after it.....such a shame all that pace never truly used correctly.

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crazy comments says...
9:35pm Mon 18 Jun 12

lollardknight wrote:
Wish Ashley all the best, his play here has never been used to his natural game, good balls in front of him on the ground to run onto! People just whacked it forward expecting him to race after it.....such a shame all that pace never truly used correctly.

You are spot on lollardknight. Completely wasted by both Hooveroyd and Ward and never used as a wide winger for what he was signed for.

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angryman!!! says...
9:59pm Mon 18 Jun 12

I think Vincent is one of the best players we've had in recent seasons. Gutted he went, shame as could have played up front too

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crazy comments says...
7:40am Tue 19 Jun 12

angryman!!! wrote:
I think Vincent is one of the best players we've had in recent seasons. Gutted he went, shame as could have played up front too

Ward would not know a good footballer if he saw one. He prefers players like Heath that want to pull the shirt of your back and has no finese at all.

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