So Addai is suddenly a good keeper eh? after all them early season & mid season calamity james performances. My [***} some people are Fickle and Change their Minds like the Wind. And Powell has Improved? Oh my [***} - just cus he got 'Player of the Season' - incidentally - What a Joke that was!
Look Guys only Ransom has improved dramatically - NOBODY ELSE - END OF STORY - stop clutching at straws - unless 4 great players are signed we are b#ggered!
We can differ on Powell etc but we wont be signing 4 great players although your definition of great might be my mediocre so that's more possible but how do you think we will fund 4 great players?
IMO Corey is nowhere near the level of any no.1 keeper we have had over the last 10 years
Shearer Jensen Morris Kuipers Jones
All far superior im afraid to say Corey is a decent backup but not a 1st 11 L2 keeper
No he's not as good as any of those, but they were established goalies with a lot of experience when they joined us - Corey wasn't. He will get better every season, and will be a top class keeper sooner rather than later IMO. Getting an experienced goalie in as competition won't do him any harm. Let's see what SL does.
The game is all about opinions and I certainly respect yours so we will need to agree to disagree on this one, however I'd be happy to be proved wrong.
What we will need next season is experience from back to front and Corey doesn't provide that, I always worry when he receives the ball as feel he has plenty of mistakes in him
I'd rather us get an experienced keeper Send Corey out on loan with a recall option should the new keeper get injured, but there is a reason I'm a fan and not the coach
Luke Norris is a proper striker and perfect partner for Dom.Nothing in Nads game makes me see him as a striker maybe out wide or as sub using his pace against tireing teams.
I suppose its time to start thinking about this again. I did hear a couple of rumours yesterday but rumourscare rumours so this is all guesswork on my part.
Ooc = out of contract
Addai. ooc I'd offer a new deal but a few good shows on telly and he may be off to richer pastures. Sandford. He seems happy on the bench but how good is he? Greensall. As per Sandford. Dion Coroy ooc. I would offer a new contract but he does miss a lot of games. Ransom ooc. Out of favour. I like him but I can't see him getting a new contract. Omole ooc. I did think he looked good but he doesn't play. Release. Mukena. Keep. Looked pretty good when played. Johnson ooc out of favour. Release. Tsaroulla ooc. Rumours say he is off. Offer new contract. Williams. 1 year left on contract. Wright. 1 year left on contract. Gordan ooc. Forgot to say offer new contract Liam Kelly 1 year left. Offer improved contract. Darcy. 1 year left. Davis ooc. Release J Kelly. Ooc Offer new contract Khaleel 1 year left. Kastrati ooc Release. Gladwin ooc. Time to retire I think. Maybe keep as a Coach. Roles ooc. Release Lolas. 1 year left. Keep Orsi 1 year left. Great season renegotiate contract to get another year option. Forster 1 tear left. Brown ooc. Release Adeyemo 1 year left Campbell ooc. I would offer a deal but I wouldn't be surprised... Fish 1 year left.
I think that's everyone.
Will we try to sign Maguire? Left footed central defenders are not common.
I suppose its time to start thinking about this again. I did hear a couple of rumours yesterday but rumourscare rumours so this is all guesswork on my part.
Ooc = out of contract
Addai. ooc I'd offer a new deal but a few good shows on telly and he may be off to richer pastures. Sandford. He seems happy on the bench but how good is he? Greensall. As per Sandford. Dion Coroy ooc. I would offer a new contract but he does miss a lot of games. Ransom ooc. Out of favour. I like him but I can't see him getting a new contract. Omole ooc. I did think he looked good but he doesn't play. Release. Mukena. Keep. Looked pretty good when played. Johnson ooc out of favour. Release. Tsaroulla ooc. Rumours say he is off. Offer new contract. Williams. 1 year left on contract. Wright. 1 year left on contract. Gordan ooc. Liam Kelly 1 year left. Offer improved contract. Darcy. 1 year left. Davis ooc. Release J Kelly. Ooc Offer new contract Khaleel 1 year left. Kastrati ooc Release. Gladwin ooc. Time to retire I think. Maybe keep as a Coach. Roles ooc. Release Lolas. 1 year left. Keep Orsi 1 year left. Great season renegotiate contract to get another year option. Forster 1 tear left. Brown ooc. Release Adeyemo 1 year left Campbell ooc. I would offer a deal but I wouldn't be surprised... Fish 1 year left.
I think that's everyone.
Will we try to sign Maguire? Left footed central defenders are not common.
Jim Baker
I’d like to see us sign Maguire Jim, I think he’s been excellent in the last few weeks of the season
Can’t say I disagree with anything you’ve said Jim. Not sure how old Roles is, but if young, he’s probably capable of improving given game time. However, I’m not sure he’ll get it with us in League 1.
From what I’ve seen of L1 (which I have to admit isn’t a huge amount), players are just a bit faster and stronger. I feel we need someone to bulk up the defence, particularly speed-wise.
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Can’t say I disagree with anything you’ve said Jim. Not sure how old Roles is, but if young, he’s probably capable of improving given game time. However, I’m not sure he’ll get it with us in League 1.
From what I’ve seen of L1 (which I have to admit isn’t a huge amount), players are just a bit faster and stronger. I feel we need someone to bulk up the defence, particularly speed-wise.
Yes, bulking up is what we need. Our main struggles are against teams with physical presence. We could do with a couple in the squad for when we face such sides.
I suppose its time to start thinking about this again. I did hear a couple of rumours yesterday but rumourscare rumours so this is all guesswork on my part.
Ooc = out of contract
Addai. ooc I'd offer a new deal but a few good shows on telly and he may be off to richer pastures. Sandford. He seems happy on the bench but how good is he? Greensall. As per Sandford. Dion Coroy ooc. I would offer a new contract but he does miss a lot of games. Ransom ooc. Out of favour. I like him but I can't see him getting a new contract. Omole ooc. I did think he looked good but he doesn't play. Release. Mukena. Keep. Looked pretty good when played. Johnson ooc out of favour. Release. Tsaroulla ooc. Rumours say he is off. Offer new contract. Williams. 1 year left on contract. Wright. 1 year left on contract. Gordan ooc. Forgot to say offer new contract Liam Kelly 1 year left. Offer improved contract. Darcy. 1 year left. Davis ooc. Release J Kelly. Ooc Offer new contract Khaleel 1 year left. Kastrati ooc Release. Gladwin ooc. Time to retire I think. Maybe keep as a Coach. Roles ooc. Release Lolas. 1 year left. Keep Orsi 1 year left. Great season renegotiate contract to get another year option. Forster 1 tear left. Brown ooc. Release Adeyemo 1 year left Campbell ooc. I would offer a deal but I wouldn't be surprised... Fish 1 year left.
I think that's everyone.
Will we try to sign Maguire? Left footed central defenders are not common.
Jim Baker
Agree with pretty much all of that, except I would keep Roles. I think he has improved enough to be given another season. I'd like to keep Ransom, Tsaroulla and Gordon, but I'm worried all three will be released. They are all decent defenders, it's crazy letting them fall out of contract so they can leave us for nothing. We're not made of money.
I had heard rumours that L1 clubs were going to be in for Addai and Tsaroulla. Now we are also L1, maybe we have a chance of keeping them?
I imagine we will offer Maguire a deal as SL rates him. Gladwin can stay as player-coach, with the emphasis on coach. We definitely need both Kellys to stay.
Too early to say really. Depends on the playing budget next season and whether we get any irresistible offers (Orsi must have attracted attention).
I imagine we will need to strengthen in pretty much every area.
bring Telford back. On a serious note I would strengthen the entire defence, beyond that Im less concerned. Oh and for the record, no need to change the GK. Has been outstanding numerous times this past season.
As others have said we need to try and attain the likes of Ransom, Tsaroulla, Addai and Gordon rather than let them go for free. Will need to give them better contracts than had before. Those who came before Wagmi will be on lower wages which will need improving.
As others say we need a few bulkier stronger and experienced players in Defence, Midfield and attack. Also need an experienced keeper to rival Addai.
If Scott sees out his contract, I am hoping the majority will want to stay and we will only need a couple of defenders, strong midfielder and striker, plus second keeper. If some go, will need more replacements.
Would expect club to issue retained and released list this week.
I suppose its time to start thinking about this again. I did hear a couple of rumours yesterday but rumourscare rumours so this is all guesswork on my part.
Ooc = out of contract
Addai. ooc I'd offer a new deal but a few good shows on telly and he may be off to richer pastures. Sandford. He seems happy on the bench but how good is he? Greensall. As per Sandford. Dion Coroy ooc. I would offer a new contract but he does miss a lot of games. Ransom ooc. Out of favour. I like him but I can't see him getting a new contract. Omole ooc. I did think he looked good but he doesn't play. Release. Mukena. Keep. Looked pretty good when played. Johnson ooc out of favour. Release. Tsaroulla ooc. Rumours say he is off. Offer new contract. Williams. 1 year left on contract. Wright. 1 year left on contract. Gordan ooc. Forgot to say offer new contract Liam Kelly 1 year left. Offer improved contract. Darcy. 1 year left. Davis ooc. Release J Kelly. Ooc Offer new contract Khaleel 1 year left. Kastrati ooc Release. Gladwin ooc. Time to retire I think. Maybe keep as a Coach. Roles ooc. Release Lolas. 1 year left. Keep Orsi 1 year left. Great season renegotiate contract to get another year option. Forster 1 tear left. Brown ooc. Release Adeyemo 1 year left Campbell ooc. I would offer a deal but I wouldn't be surprised... Fish 1 year left.
I think that's everyone.
Will we try to sign Maguire? Left footed central defenders are not common.
Jim Baker
Agree with pretty much all of that, except I would keep Roles. I think he has improved enough to be given another season. I'd like to keep Ransom, Tsaroulla and Gordon, but I'm worried all three will be released. They are all decent defenders, it's crazy letting them fall out of contract so they can leave us for nothing. We're not made of money.
I had heard rumours that L1 clubs were going to be in for Addai and Tsaroulla. Now we are also L1, maybe we have a chance of keeping them?
I imagine we will offer Maguire a deal as SL rates him. Gladwin can stay as player-coach, with the emphasis on coach. We definitely need both Kellys to stay.
Yes, keep Roles. He has done enough good stuff to earn a place in the squad if he wants one.
So many fantastic players that I’d be horrified if they left or we couldn’t hold on to them.
What keeps me grounded is the fact that I have absolute confidence that SL would have been planning for next season, player wise, even throughout the season just gone.
The same manager who plucked a bunch of unknown players from national league and made them in to players who won promotion, is highly likely to have most bases covered at this point I would have thought, even if he doesn’t manage to get everyone to stay that he would like.
That’s what I’m holding on to!
I liked what Darcy said in an interview after the match when he was asked about life in League 1 and he said “the gaffer will have a plan to deal with that”.
He has been here a season and a half. How many games has he played? When he is left out, are there shouts for him to be included?
Regarding Ransom.
I happen to believe that Ransom is one off the best defenders at the club. However, he has been fit for quite a while and not made the subs bench. I think it's clear that Lindsey either prefers others or they've had a falling out. Either way Lindsey has not been and doesn't look like playing him so why keep him?