Source: FOOTYMAD
Easton insists talks still ongoing with Southend United
Shrimpers skipper Craig Easton is not yet leaving the club just yet according to the player himself, whatever his agent says. Craig Easton: Will he stay or will he go? According to his agent Tuesday Shrimpers skipper Craig Easton was on his way from Roots Hall after refusing a new deal. However, according to a tweet from Echo journalist Chris Phillips Captain Craig is still hoping he can remain at the club. Phillips wrote: 'Craig Easton has NOT told Southend he will definitely be leaving. He's rejected initial offer of a contract but talks are still ongoing.' This contradicts the words of his agent Craig Hart. He told www.skysports.com: "Craig has turned down the offer of a new deal at Southend and will leave the club. Craig is a free agent and I am talking to a number of clubs about a possible deal for him." Starting to look like a typical agent ploy to try and get the Shrimpers to increase what's on the table, good luck there mate, more dosh from Uncle Ron, blood out of a stone would be easier. It could also be at the age of 32 Craig is looking for a two-year offer to see him through to his dotage if only one is being put forward. A lot may depend on whether Crystal Palace midfielder Alassane N'Diaye signs on the dotted line, an answer was expected sometime today as the Eagles youngster looks over personal terms covering a season long loan. Whether this also means the club are still looking at former loanee and out of contract Swindon Town middle of the park man Michael Timlin we will wait and see. Easton joined the club during Blues boss Paul Sturrock's summer revolution and was immediatly named the Shrimpers new skipper. Only last month Captain Craig was optimistic of remaining at Roots Hall: www.southendunited-mad.co.uk
