Any rumours Austin10//11? Playing international friendlies and confeds right now can't hurt. Hope he finds a gig in Europe. If OM don't sell him this window, he's on a free, right?
Bill has one more year left on his contract.
Sorry I havn't heard anything about Bill. There has been nothing on the OM website, local football media or fan sites about him. I will be in Marseille next week so I will ask around.
To be blunt Bill won't figure in the first team squad this season. So he either will be sitting out another season in the reserves or Marseille will try and get some money for him. Its also possible that they won't be able to find a buyer and they will cut him. There are strong rumours around the club that with all the new recruits coming in there will be a big clean out.
Bill is well regarded by the club and the supporters. His work ethic and attitude have been commended by the coaching staff and fans. Problem is in the cut throat world of European football if you are 22 years old and not yet ready for the senior squad then there is no place for you.
But I don't think Bill's stay at OM has been a failure. He has been exposed to some top notch coaching. He has played(preseason) against some good European clubs. The reserves and seniors often train together so Bill gets to train alongside legends like Patrice Evra. He is a far far better player now than he would have been if he had gone to an A-League club at 18 IMO.
But who knows.....in pro football all you need is a little luck.