Swindon Town striker closing in on Torquay switch (From Swindon Advertiser)

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  Stratton Red wrote:
  

  London Red wrote:
  I don't think he was short changed last year - he was in his first real season as a pro and was not ready to challenge for a starting spot - hardly anyone said they wanted him as our main striker last pre-season or August! . He was therefore, loaned out to gain experince - like lots of young players are - and it worked he came back better . I agree with Wiz as I have said above strange move and doesn't smack ambition . I think he should have gone into PdC office and said I don't want to go out on loan this year I want to be part of the main group and fight for a place - can you guarantee me that . The answer probably would have been yes - he could have then signed and developed . If it had been no - then he would have been justifed in leaving as he was obviously not in our plans full stop

  He was short changed. I don't see the point in loaning out a good young prospect to gain experience out only to bring in another young loanee to gain experience, especially when he's not as good as the player you're loaning out!...
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  I think this is a good move for BB and I hope he makes a great success of it and we've a 50% sell on clause.

  Well Ipswich were paying Murrays wages, shipping Bodin out got one wage off the books that allowed us to bring in the likes of Benson. We had to keep within the tight 55% wage cap. Don't think the decision was made on ability alone. Bodin was dispensible as he actually did not grab his chance to cement a regular start. He was wanted by other clubs, so it made sense to me if he wasn't going to be playing regular to get experience elsewhere."
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