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Miles Addison Set For Shock Switch With Shackell?
Miles Addison Set For Shock Switch With Shackell?
Saturday, 18th Jun 2011 07:18 by Daniel J Sewart

Are the Rams looking to reduce the cost of the £1m transfer fee for Tykes Captain Jason Shackell by swapping Miles Addison as part of the deal. Save some money but throw away a potential superstar? No thanks!

Media reports has Barnsley still turning a profit if such a deal was completed, which amazes me considering before his injury Addison was being hailed as one of the most promising youngsters in England.

The worst part is should the deal happen, instead of the Rams shelling out a significant fee, they would prefer to lose a talented youngster on the cheap just to save some coin on the transfer.

The way forward? I don't think so!

I had hoped the talk was just a rumour but comments yesterday from new Tykes manager Keith Hill has me worried that the deal may be close to being done.

Hill spoke to barnsleyfc.co.uk about his current Captain leaving and his desire to land Miles:

“I believe he (Shackell) is an excellent player who will be missed, but my job, as the manager, is to replace him as quick as I can and move forward. If he does end up moving away I may have more options in the transfer market as a result of that. What we do need are players who want to play for Barnsley Football Club.”

“Miles is a player I admire and there is a possibility of him coming from Derby County. I know him well and he is someone I would like to see come here. He is a multi-positional player who can play centre half and right back as well as in midfield. I believe he would be a great acquisition for Barnsley Football Club.”

Personally I would be very, very sad to see Miles leave Derby and also be concerned it could be a move that would come back to haunt the club.

Addison is a player who has shown much potential and has not just represented England at U21 level, at his best looked like he had the ability to go all the way in the game and make it at the highest level.

Before the injury that put him on the sidelines for much of last season, Addison did not look out of place in multiple positions whether up back or in the heart of midfield.

He looked able to stand tall in defence, marshall the midfield and has an un-tapped potential to get forward and score goals. Miles even looked quite comfortable at home playing against the might of Manchester United not all that long ago.

If the Rams were looking at off-loading him on his form of late last season I would ask them to reconsider.

A long term injury is not easy to come back from both mentally and physically. History proves that few players hit the ground running and Miles looked half the player he was before being struck down. That talent is still in the boy and only time, confidence and support will help it return.

He returned to a Rams squad depleted in both number and confidence, braved screws in his foot, delayed an operation and pulled on the boots for his club when they needed him. His form was good at first but fell away to the point where he was out of favour by seasons end.

I thought a solid pre-season and putting his ailments behind him would see Miles return better than ever. Now he may not get the chance!

Clough has always stated Miles was a big part of the clubs future and has often been discussed as a possible Captain of the club. To let him go for anything less than a couple of million pounds could be the bargain of the century for a rival club.

The other thing Clough and co. need to remember is Addison is only 22 years of age. His best years of football are ahead of him and it is a proven sporting fact that a boy of his size will grow into his skin slower but by mid-twenties will be looking to play at the peak of his powers.

Unless Miles is looking for a fresh start and has asked to leave, then I would be extremely disappointed if the club moved him on. Instead they should be ensuring they will be the recipients of the talent they have nurtured as I believe he will bring much to the table in years to come.

If let go for a minimal fee in a swap deal or any transfer for that matter, DCFC fans may look back in years to come and discuss him in the same breath as Tom Huddlestone when talking about those who should never have given away.

I for one will take little pleasure watching Miles growing into his potential and talent at another club and even less if one day he is running around in an England shirt which up until his injury, seemed a distinct possibility.

I can hear the radio commentator now as he fills in time talking about Miles being a ‘former Derby County player’. I would be joined by many Rams fans as it burns a hole in our black and white hearts.

The fact Huddlestone could be the one receiving the ball from Addison would only make the pain a whole lot worse!

**Addison Article Update** 

Original reports out of Barnsley late yesterday suggested the move  would be permanent and part of the Shackell transfer but early today Rams sources are suggesting it will only be a loan move if it does happen.

If that is the case it could be a good thing for Miles as he attmpts to regain fitness and form.

Though you have to wonder why all reports from Tykes sources were for a planned permanent swap deal as part of the fee for Shackell.

We will have to wait and see if and how any deals pan out.

 

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beresford added 09:58 - Jun 18
Totally agree. The only reason Miles should leave Derby is if he wants to go or if the effects of his injury are a lot worse than supporters realise.
If fully fit he should command a relatively large fee and at 22 is the age of player that Derby should be encouraging and developing. Some of the players now already at the club around this age group really do have the ability and potential to take Derby back to better things.
The difference could of course be whether Miles's move to Barnsley is permanent or on a loan basis allowing Miles to gain more valuble first team experience and regain his fitness if Derby do not think he is quite ready for them this season.
I think it should also be taken into account that one position that Derby are desperately short of good cover at the moment is full back, and if Miles can perform at right back it does give Nigel the option to move
John Brayford across to left back if Roberts is out for any reason.
Possibly most Derby fans would have quite a different opinion if Barnsley were looking to take Dean Leacock instead.
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AiredaleRam added 13:37 - Jun 18
I'm with you guys. Addison is a "keeper" for us (no, not that sort of keeper - although he is flexible!) whilst Leacock has never quite grown into the promise of a few years ago for me.

Not sure quite how many of these mooted transfers in are going to come to fruition, but I for one am actually feeling quite positive this summer - makes a nice change!
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Steve_T added 13:44 - Jun 18
I have to agree with everyone. GSE have always said that they're in it for the long haul but swapping Addison for Shackell (or anyone) smacks of short-termism and sends a signal to the fans. I always thought Americans were supposed to be big on PR. The ones we have seem to be amateurs.
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davram added 17:22 - Jun 19
Yes, Steve - the problem with GSE thinking that they're good on PR is that it's often come across as patronising and insincere - and at times downright misleading.

If they have learned the hard way that penny-pinching does not build a competitive team or "buy" the fans' hearts & minds, at least the mantra has changed to become more centred on team investment and building for success.

No guarantees that any of the signings so far will come good, but time will tell soon enough if the money is being well spent.

I'm with you chaps in hoping that mighty Miles will stay and develop at Derby - arguably the best prospect since Tom Huddlestone, and the con men in charge of his transfer sold us down the river when Spurs came in.

Maybe Miles can find his best position out on loan for the rest of 2011, and then he could be a powerful presence if returning to us for the business end of the season.
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