A Fond Farewell From A Hatters Legend As His Departure Splits The Luton Support
It’ll seem strange following Luton Town without Alan Sheehan being part of the fold.
The news that our club captain had been released from his contract yesterday and was now a free agent, caught me by surprise.
Perhaps, in hindsight, it should have been expected, after all, Sheehan has, for most of the season, when it comes to first-team appearances, been conspicuous by his absence.
Therefore, with the books at Kenilworth Road having to be delicately balanced, releasing Sheehan, to cut the wage bill after bringing in Cameron Carter-Vickers and Eunan O’Kane in the last days of the transfer window, seems logical, despite what many may feel.
Naturally, Sheehan has only fond memories of his time with us, as his social media posting below shows:
Overwhelmed by all the messages. It means a lot to me. ❤️. @LutonTown pic.twitter.com/oTOgUMJ40G
— Alan Sheehan (@sheezdogg) January 31, 2020
And his departure continues to pull at the heart-strings of the Hatters support, as the following posts show:
Alan such a gentleman always had time to speak to my boys. A true club legend for many more reasons than just being a footballer. We wish you well in your career and hope to see you at Power Court in the near future 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
— David Whittington 🧡🖤 (@W17TY) January 31, 2020
A sad day, a real leader and quality player, made some very special moments on the pitch that me and my son will remember forever. Thanks @sheezdogg good luck in whatever you do next.
— James Price (@Jimprice73) January 31, 2020
But nothing lasts forever and a poll Vital Luton Town ran immediately after the announcement of his departure confirms the decision, more-or-less, split the support with 46% voting for the option that inferred the Hatters were right to let Sheehan go with 54% implying it was the wrong decision.
Unfortunately, these things happen in football, do they not?
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