If the news of Pepper leaving for WSW is true, i'm a bit mixed about how I feel though I think it's a positive overall. While it will be disappointing to lose a local, the contribution from the midfield (and not just him) over the last few years has been less-than-adequate.

Our midfield needs an overhaul. It needs to contribute goals. In 225 combined appearances for the Jets, the midfield of Kantarovski, Pepper and Caravella contributed 3 goals and 10 assists. This puts too much pressure on the forwards to score, create or the defenders to chip in with goals. Scott Neville has the same number of goals as these 3 players combined.

This is another squad spot open for our new manager with which they can bring in a player of their choosing, should it happen.

However, I'll always remember that double against the Victory. It promised so much at the time.