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Shame to see a few of the players leave but inparticular Perry.

 

Since he joined he has been fantastic for us. He was always steady on the pitch if a little past it. But in his interviews his attitude was always superb saying he wanted to prove himslef to be the best defender at the club. Lets hope the likes of Aaron Martin learnt something from him.

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He's a cracking pro, i don't remember him having a bad game for us - even in the championship.

 

He wasn't the quickest, or the most mobile anymore but his reading of the game was still premiership class.

 

I wouldn't be surprised to see him retire now, wonder if he'd consider staying on as a coach?

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Good luck to Chris. Always gave is all for the club but not likely to pay more than a bit part role (even less than this season), so if he wants to carry on with his career, it's probably for the best. Would still do a decent job for a L2 or Conference team for a couple of seasons.

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Can't really say it was a 'shame' to see him leave because he is just too old and we have better options now.

 

Very greatful of the effort he has put into this club during his time here. Wont foget his MOTM performance at Reading last year when we won 2-1.

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He is likely to go to AFC Wimbledon imo.All their fans want him and he goes to quite a few of their home games.He obviously has a strong affinity to Wimbledon.I know a few of their fans who were hoping we would release him.Thet are also hoping to sign Ben Thatcher.

 

Don't think he will retire yet.

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Top top man and player. Would make an oustanding defensive coach - professional, timing, positioning, he's been a class act.

 

Agree

 

A consumate professional who has added value to us.

 

Good luck Chris whatever your next move might be.

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I too think he'd make a good coach, but he may feel like he has another playing season left in him somewhere.

 

 

Good luck to him, and all the released players that all played their part in the history of our club, in some way.

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There are two basic types of Center Back , those who relay more on pace or body strength to win the ball , or those who use their innate intelligence to read the play and 'head off' dangerous situations before they happen almost .

Players such as Chris Perry or Claus Lundekvam for instance fall into the latter category , and I must say that is the type of defender I personally admire the most .

 

Farewell Chris and thanks for your service to this club , the only thing I regret about your time here is that we didn't quite get to see you in your prime .

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I brought a Wimbledon supporter to a game and he was so pleased to see Chris Perry, he was even more delighted to see that he still lived up to his nickname "The Rash" (for those who are curious "all over you like a .....").

 

Cheers for pulling on the Red & White Chris, you did it proud in my book. Good Luck

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Perry has been the consumate professional during his time with Saints. He hasn't let us down.

 

He's been the experience that we needed, whenever he was called on. He leaves us with a winner's medal too.

 

It's a shame that he has been released but no surprise, we need to look to the future and Perry will understand that his best days are long behind him.

 

I wish him all the best

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As much as I admired his comitment, I was never a fan and felt his lack of height caused us a lot of problems. No coincidence that we conceded a lot of goals to hoof ball sides when he played. The difference since Jardi and Trottman (and then Fonte) came to the club is so obvious. That said I thought he did very well when called on this season especially when he had Jardi alongside him.

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He's a cracking pro, i don't remember him having a bad game for us - even in the championship.

 

He wasn't the quickest, or the most mobile anymore but his reading of the game was still premiership class.

 

 

Got to agree with this, I think he was a brilliant signing on a free and was superb in helping us stay in the championship when we beat Sheff Utd.

 

Never ever realised how good he was until he signed for us plus he was 35ish, would to have seen him play for us in his prime.

 

He really can still do a really decent job for someone in this league (Probably a bottom half team), luckily we have a good selection of Centre halfs so there is no need for him now.

 

Good Luck to him.

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Very good player and a shame he's leaving, one of the few to give a **** in the latest relegation season and Jan the Arsehole left himout and played Ollie Lancashire instead. Even now I'd have him just behind Fonte and Jaidi in the pecking order. He's still better than Seaborne or Martin... but they are the future and will improve and it's the right decision to let Perry go. Delighted he got on the pitch in the JPT final. What a player he was in his Wimbledon days and he deserved to get an England cap at one time.

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As much as I admired his comitment, I was never a fan and felt his lack of height caused us a lot of problems. No coincidence that we conceded a lot of goals to hoof ball sides when he played. The difference since Jardi and Trottman (and then Fonte) came to the club is so obvious. That said I thought he did very well when called on this season especially when he had Jardi alongside him.

 

But his man marking was so effective, i watched him and admired at times his ability to win so many balls with his lack of height.

 

He did get caught out occasionally, as he obviously would, however he did so well at times and at his age.

 

He probably has a lot to give in a coaching role, IMO.

 

But we did the right thing, if we are looking to move forward we have no time for ageing stop gaps, no offence meant chris.

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