Boro fail to make Wright move

Stevenage Borough seem to have missed out on the signing of Tamworth striker Nick Wright. According to the BBC Sport website, Boro agreed terms with Tamworth for the 22 year old striker, but the move broke down due to the player not agreeing personal terms. It’s well known that Graham Westley is after another striker in the January transfer window and obviously believed that England C international Wright fitted the bill. Wright began his career at Birmingham City before loan spells at Bristol City and Northampton before joining non league Hawesowen Town. He finally joined Tamworth in October 2007.

Wright has scored 4 goals this season for Tamworth in their first season back in the Conference. Wright was also part of the Tamworth team that held us to a 1-1 draw on the opening day of the season. From what I remember of that game, Wright didn’t really impress me. I thought that Alex Rodman was their outstanding player and Bradley Pritchard also looked useful from midfield.

“A fee was agreed for Nick between the two clubs but unfortunately Nick’s people could not agree terms with Stevenage. We’ve sat down and had a good chat with Nick and if he doesn’t move he will still contribute to the football club. It’s all about how he does on the pitch. If he wants to get away he needs to play his heart out and similarly if he wants to stay he needs to train his heart out and get his place back in the team.” Darron Gee talking about Nick Wright’s future at Tamworth

In some ways, I’m quite happy that the move for Wright has fallen through because I don’t think he is the answer. I definately think we need to strengthen in attack because our finishing has cost us in some key games so far this season. Although Charlie Griffin has done well in some games, I think he has struggled in others and his finishing remains questionable. Chris Beardsley has proved that he is not a prolific striker, but more of a player that can link the midfield and main striker, while both Lee Boylan and Yemi Odubade have had their fair share of injuries so far this season. January will be an interesting month for Boro. I’m sure there will be some players moving both in and out of the club.

In other news, the club have confirmed the kick off times for the Cambridge fixtures over the Christmas & New Year period. Both games will start at 3pm and not 5.30pm as was rumoured on the forum a couple of days ago. The club have also reminded travelling Cambridge fans to get their ticket prior to the game at Broadhall Way on New Years Day as it will be strictly all ticket.