[soccert]

Just to set the record straight, Jacob made the decision not to resign with the club. They have ask him on several occasions and he made it clear he would like to pursue other options. He also made it clear he wanted to leave on good terms, he has always given 100% even when the club did not. I find it funny how now the club put a spin on his departure and how it was their decision not to keep him because he did not fit into the trainers scheme of things. Typical arrogance, which has been seen over and over again but not surprising.

[Alex_K]

I assume you are somehow related to Jacob (if that's the case, thanks and good luck to him, btw) ? But in defence of the club i have to say that they never denied that they wanted to renew the contract, but it's also a fact that Thomas did not play a very important role anymore after the coach was changed. But I wasn't there, so i can't say who's right.

Well, Thomas' final stats:
03/04 season:
games: 28
substitutions:
In: 7
Out: 10
Minutes played: 1962
Goals: 3
Assists: 4
YC: 1
RC: 1

1999-2004:
Games:
2. Bundesliga: 23
Regionalliga: 96
Goals:
2. Bundesliga: 3
Regionalliga: 9
German Cup: 1

[Sandon Mibut]

Originally Posted by panicfc

great picture though.




I like the uniform.

Did the picture catch him mid-motion or is he really this pigeon toed?

[soccert]

Alex

Thanks for the thought, you are the many reasons Jacob loved to play soccer in Braunschweig. There have been many problems with the club since he started playing there, if it wasn't a money problem it was coaching problems and a lot of political issues. But the most important thing was Jacob being able to play in a great stadium, great fans, long soccer tradition and that is what he loved. Braunschweig is his home, it was his family but he needed to move on for his future. In regards to his coach, it does not surprise me about his diminishing role on the team, when your coach doesn't speak to you from day one it sends a clear message. But whatever his coaches dislikes were towards Jacob it would of shown some class to play him in his farewell game. I thank all of the fans that have supported Jacob throughout the years and I know he loved playing for them.

[Alex_K]

Thanks.

Originally Posted by soccert

But whatever his coaches dislikes were towards Jacob it would of shown some class to play him in his farewell game.

I already mentioned this, but i absolutely agree on this one. He should have played, period.

[Alex_K]

Jacob Thomas stays in Germany. He signed with VfB Lübeck (like Eintracht Braunschweig Regionalliga Nord), who were relegated from the 2nd division this season. I am a bit disappointed that i will have to root against him from now on, but wish him all the best. Just don't score against us, Jacob .

http://www.vfb-luebeck.de/index.php?seid=8806

[panicfc]

Good luck Jacob.