Fratton faithful agree on stance to be taken with forward O’Brien
POMPEY fans on social media have a clear Aiden O’Brien message for Danny Cowley – it’s time to move on!
The forward, whose Fratton Park contract expires next week, is yet to sign the Blues contract that has been presented to him – despite previous pleas from fans to do so.
He remains the only outof-contract player yet to commit his future to the club, with Sean Raggett, Michael Jacobs and Reeco Hackett penning fresh deals during the close season.
Cowley has previously said the presentable offer on the table fits firmly into Pompey’s budget for the season ahead.
However, he told The News that it won’t be there indefinitely.
Meanwhile, chief executive Andy Cullen has claimed preparations are in place in O’Brien decides to turn his back on the Blues.
That puts the ball back in the Irishman’s court, with the former Sunderland man not present at Roko after the players returned for pre-season training.
Yet, sections of the Fratton faithful believe if a decision is not made very soon, the club should say goodbye and wish the player well for the future.
While Others feel his time to decide should already be at an end.
Here’s how fans on social media platforms Twitter and Facebook have reacted to the ongoing impasse...
Adam Newell: As much as I would love Aiden to sign if it’s not done my Monday move on.
Michael Cox: Well I would like him to re sign, but if money is his soul motivation then it’s best we let him go elsewhere, sooner rather than later.
Paul Collins: Move on, go and get a player for PUP.
Steve Metherell: If he leaves us dangling then bin him off, if all he’s driven by is money and better contracts we’re not the right team, if he wants support and atmosphere we are! Deadline looming for him surely then let’s move on.
Stephen Morby: We need to move on. I'd be surprised if he signs. He's obviously not happy with the deal on offer.
@Imposter66: He's not interested in the project as seen by his reluctance to sign. He's had his chance...move on.
Steve Mac: Can O’Brien actually perform back to back 90 mins?