Uproar predicted as young striker is offered to clubs
Billy Whizz's Wonderboys are preparing for a backlash from fans, after senior directors and chairman Jack Richardson last night agreed to make striker Thomas Avery available for transfer.
The reputation of Avery has grown in recent months, and he is currently the team's top goalscorer, hitting the net 7 times so far this season. However, it is believed the club have decided upon a change in direction for the club, and as such there will be less emphasis on the development of home grown talent.
One source told the BWW blog that he was 'hugely suprised' by what he had learnt over the last couple of days, but said the chairman has 'the club's long term interests at heart', and that although there was some initial reluctance, Richardson had managed to persuade board members that the change in strategy was for the good.
Richardson met with manager Billy Whizz 2 days ago in a regular meeting, and it is thought Whizz was unhappy with the lack of money available for transfers, and suggested changes for the club.
It is unclear currently what role Avery plays in the situation. He is regarded as one of the club's biggest assets, yet would not damage the first team if he was sold as much as more senior players, such as Luke Groves and Morten Fribo.
It is thought Avery was offered to clubs at around 25m, and should have plenty of admirers at that value, raising the possibility of a price auction if Avery is placed on the transfer list.