Sports defender to take a break

[FF News]

Adam Watts has mutually agreed to cancel his contract with Eastbourne Borough.

The cultured centre-back has been dogged by injuries for the past two seasons, sometimes playing through pain as he worked to shrug off persistent knee and ankle problems.

Now 27-year-old Watts has decided he must replace a two-steps-forwards-one-step-back approach with a spell of complete rest from the game. It is sure to be a wrench for the ex-Fulham defender, but in the medium term, at least, it is a wise policy.

"Adam must put his body and health before his football for a while," said manager Tommy Widdrington. "He has thought long and hard and has been honest to himself and to the football club. At his best, Adam is as fine a player as any defender in this division, and he has served the club superbly in his time here.

Just as important, he is a top young man of character and integrity, and is greatly respected at Borough and beyond. We will stay in contact with each other."

Source: www.ebfc.co.uk

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