"The senior players were quite jovial around him and they were laughing and talking. He's a professional and we spoke at length about what his goals were. All talented players come in for some controversy," [Paul Young] said.

"If you look at Eric Cantona, he was rejected by clubs in his home country and became a big star for Manchester United. Sometime it's about being in the right team and around the right people," said Young.

"Onandi in recent times has been experiencing very challenging circumstances in his personal and professional life. I believe he deserves an opportunity to get his life together once again and put the misfortunes that he has experienced firmly behind him," said [Horace Burrell] in a press release.

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