Akinbiyi For Sale

Last updated : 10 June 2003 By Rob Stanway
Ade, Palace's record signing of £2.2M does not feature in the manager's future plans he confirmed today. "I don't believe Ade fits into the way I like to play the game", said Kember.

He went on to add - "But he is on a big contract and the big problem may be getting rid of him".

A quote that sounds very nasty and will slightly anger Stoke fans who are very appreciative of Akinbiyi's efforts for us this season, scoring the winner which secured our Division One status.

Whether Tony Pulis could add Ade to his summer signings list depends on if Ade would be willing to take a huge cut in wages. Stoke simply could not afford his wages - as Chair, Gunnar Thor Gislasson trys to turn Stoke around from a club losing money - to a club paying for itself. Going further and further into debt is just not an option for the potters.