Quakers may ditch Joachim
11 Jul 2007 - 14:48:26
Darlington chairman George Houghton has hinted that Julian Joachim could be leaving the club this summer, following the arrival of nine new players since the end of last season.
The 32-year-old moved to the Quakers from Boston United in a £100,000 deal last summer, but endured a largely disappointing season finding the net only ten times in 41 appearances.
Houghton told the Northern Echo: "The problem with Julian is that he's had family problems in the south.
"He's back with his wife now and that's important, because when you've got problems they're always in the back of your mind. Now he'll have a clear mind.
"All these new signings have moved up here with their families, they're staying here.
"Unfortunately, as soon as Julian's finished training he'll jump in the car and will be away back home - and we need them on board all the time.
"Julian is top-class but we always needed another striker, regardless."