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mista john · 30th September 2007, 11:38

Craig Cathcart and Michael Lea made their Antwerp debuts last week. Both in back four. It was a 1-1 draw against Olympic Charleroi. There are a few other Brits in the squad: Kirk Hilton is still there but out through long-term injury, Henry McStay (NI, defender) signed from Portadown, Sean Docherty signed from Southport and has played for about 6 clubs, Richie Ryan (Irish) from Boston United and Souleymane Mamam is still there but he is now an Antwerp player. Presumably United are no longer interested.

Apart from Cathcart and Lea (just arrived), McStay is the only regular from that lot. I find it very hard to generate interest this season. Antwerp are seemingly going nowhere and I am surprised United sent Cathcart. Mind you, after Coventry, SAF could crate up about 6 of the guys who were here before and send them back.

Belgian 2nd division is complete chaos this year. The league has been taken to court. They lost. One weeks' fixtures cancelled. New teams added after a few games have been played. Fixtures totally rearranged. Now 19 clubs in league. Example, Antwerp have played Olympic Cherleroi twice this year. Legal battles still being fought. Anything could happen.

30th September 2007, 11:38	#21 (permalink)
mista john Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Brussels, just behind the Mannekin Pis Posts: 897	Antwerp news Craig Cathcart and Michael Lea made their Antwerp debuts last week. Both in back four. It was a 1-1 draw against Olympic Charleroi. There are a few other Brits in the squad: Kirk Hilton is still there but out through long-term injury, Henry McStay (NI, defender) signed from Portadown, Sean Docherty signed from Southport and has played for about 6 clubs, Richie Ryan (Irish) from Boston United and Souleymane Mamam is still there but he is now an Antwerp player. Presumably United are no longer interested. Apart from Cathcart and Lea (just arrived), McStay is the only regular from that lot. I find it very hard to generate interest this season. Antwerp are seemingly going nowhere and I am surprised United sent Cathcart. Mind you, after Coventry, SAF could crate up about 6 of the guys who were here before and send them back. Belgian 2nd division is complete chaos this year. The league has been taken to court. They lost. One weeks' fixtures cancelled. New teams added after a few games have been played. Fixtures totally rearranged. Now 19 clubs in league. Example, Antwerp have played Olympic Cherleroi twice this year. Legal battles still being fought. Anything could happen.