Yesterday evening, the manager released a formal statement that the first stage of the EDI rebuild was now complete and no further deals were expected in the current campaign. He also confirmed that the promotion of SW Baresi and GK Parkes from the youth squad into the first team squad was likely to be the final moves at this time. Noplayer would be leaving between now and the end of this season and no further trades would happen re resources either.

The manager went on to say that it may take a season or two for the team to flourish but the first steps are in place and the club are totally satisfied with the business that has been done up to this point. 

Sometimes it takes a step backwards to achieve a move forwards.

EDI are resigned to relegation and an early exit from the SESL Cup.

Having said that....the management are upbeat regarding the future. A return to Division 2 is inevitable at this stage but an early return(1 or 2 seasons) is the aim and hopefully EDI will be in much better shape to progress through the ranks at that time.

As a consequence...the manager has made 4 much valued CPs available for trade and is looking for  a minimum of 3 TPs + some cash in return.

Allowing for the recent rise in inflation of the cost of TPs(?)....any offers will be interesting.