The club can confirm that following discussions with manager Danny Searle, Jack Dixon has decided to leave the club to explore other options, citing personal and family reasons as well as an inability to fully commit behind his decision.
Over the years Jack has given us many many amazing memories from FA Cup runs to league champions and for this we thank him and wish him well for the future.
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We spoke with Jack and current U’s manager Danny Searle regarding Jacks decision
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Danny Searle
I had really long conversation with Jack and says he’s in a very difficult position from his mental perspective because he loves the club. He’s been a great servant of the club but unfortunately his current situation is that he doesn’t feel he can fully focus and commit to what we’re trying to do.
I appreciate his honesty, and commend him for his this because there are a lot of players that will just keep turning up just trying to get a salary and he’s got more respect for the club than that. Obviously it’s a disappointment because he’s the sort of personality you do want around the building, but we also have to respect the fact that there is a life outside of football and when you have children your life changes. For him to be honest and let us know that his ability to be able to commit fully to what we want to do is not there at the minute and it is obviously a shame.
Jack goes with our best wishes and we’ve left the door open for him if ever that situation changes and he wants to be back involved with what we’re doing he’d be welcome back with open arms but we wish to him the very best luck and thank him for all of his contribution in the short time I’ve had him at the club but obviously the bigger picture is the long term effect he’s had on the club.
Hopefully we see him soon back at The Pilot Field soon
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Jack Dixon
After much thought I’ve made the difficult decision to step away from the club. I felt I needed to either take a break away from the game or explore a new challenge.
I’ve enjoyed many years at the Pilot Field and I have some very special memories. I will continue to support and follow the club closely
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