No surprises there. Nabs was on a big contract, won't get it again at Charlton, and perhaps most importantly has never been fully trusted by Bowyer, so he would probably still be rotated in for Pearce in League One. He had an interesting Charlton career. Was terrible at first, became despised and a go-to for people pointing out the failings of Roland's regime, before returning and showing great mental strength to get to a point where he played for us again and leaves a bit of a cult hero. Who will ever forget him scoring that free kick, the last minute equaliser against QPR, or the insane pitch-length goal against Hull? I'm not devastated that he's gone because I'll never be fully convinced that England is the best country for his style of football and I don't think he would ever be Bowyer's first choice, but I'm actually really chuffed that he leaves well thought of. He earned it
That's a great vid, some seriously good goals there , many of which I'd completely forgotten about, comes over as a really good guy. Best of luck Naby.
Shame they didn't include his cross for snakes goal against Forest. For me he wasn't used nearly enough....esp as he was one of the best passes at the club.
Wasn't his biggest fan as a player but the mental strength of the fella to turn it around at Charlton and the grace he showed having received a fair amount of grief from Charlton fans was amazing and I hope he goes on to have a superb career. If he could cut out his errors he could go to the top, sadly I think he will be more a Titus Bramble who never quite got to where his natural ability suggested he would.
He’s has more memorable moments than most in the last 5 years. Tend to agree that he’s been underused a bit by Bowyer, particularly in the run-in when we were so struggling to create chances.
If either one of him or Pearce was right footed they’d have made a good pairing, as it was they layer the same role but were a bit chalk and cheese playing style wise.
We won’t be replacing him with as good a player as he is, so his departure weakens us.
Very best of wishes Naby Beckensarr, I hope you find a club that will love you like we grew to.
Was terrible when he arrived, was loaned out, came back slightly better but still not very good or consistent, Bowyer never trusted him fully but he seemed a nice guy, could never fault his effort, just his ability and concentration.
Will never forgive him for that goal at Millwall but wish him luck in the of his career and life.
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But what are they trying to do to us lol
Just a shame that mistakes are highlighted as a defender.
Wish him all the best.
All the best to him for his next chapter.
Proper gutted about this one. Ridiculous range of passing that will be missed.
The end of an era as the last of the big money Driesen signings to still be with us
Was terrible when he arrived, was loaned out, came back slightly better but still not very good or consistent, Bowyer never trusted him fully but he seemed a nice guy, could never fault his effort, just his ability and concentration.
Will never forgive him for that goal at Millwall but wish him luck in the of his career and life.