Lavric Loves Us And Leaves Us

Just to confirm OF's comment that Ardija have released Klemen Lavric. The big Slovenian joined Omiya midway through 2008 and netted several crucial goals in the latter stages of the season, but this year has clearly not figured in the plans of Jang Wae Ryong. In the meeting between club and fans in mid-June, question marks were raised over his fitness but this was never confirmed on the official club site, leaving only rumour and speculation. Behind Yoshihito Fujita and Naoki Ishihara in the queue for a first team spot in what must have been a desperately frustrating season, Lavric's last significant action in an Omiya shirt was to get sent off in a reserve team match.

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