Now That We Are Down

D_F_T

Now that we are down wouldn't it make sense to return all the players we have on loan, recall the players we have loaned out and take stock of what we have.
We could then have a good look at what we are left with, see how they do and what areas we need to strengthen for next season.
We are skint so I don't expect a lot of money to be spent but if we are careful we could put together a team of Bosmans, free transfers and youngsters that will be good enough to challenge.
We have the backbone of a side with Shelvey and Bailey and a couple more we should hang on to. We could offload ZZ, Ambrose and Weaver and get a bit of money in.
I think we should get rid of Parkinson and get a manager in who is a name and might attract new players, my choice would be Paul Ince
You never know, we could get new owners that might spend a bit.
The re-building starts now!

Dazzler21

no because at the end of the season we'll be signing some of our loanees apparently

D_F_T

Well, hang on to the ones we are going to sign then!

Dazzler21

that's better ;o)

D_F_T

Any idea which ones?

Dazzler21

Apparently Ward is one. It was said on here so probably just a rumour.

With what you've said I also reckon as we are pretty much down I think we should take administration if there is a risk we'll have to take it next year!

D_F_T

Ward has impressed me and I would keep him.
I'm not sure but I think the deadlione for administration was March 1st

PeteF

Amdinistration will not happen as the majority of our debts are owed to our Board, they would then see a pathetic amount back, so that is not going to happen.

1905

[cite]Posted By: Dazzler21[/cite]Apparently Ward is one. It was said on here so probably just a rumour.

With what you've said I also reckon as we are pretty much down I think we should take administration if there is a risk we'll have to take it next year!

There is a lot more to going into administration than just losing a few points. Thankfully we seem not to be in a position where we need to consider admin, but even if we were it should always be the last option ...........

bingaddick

[cite]Posted By: 1905[/cite]There is a lot more to going into administration than just losing a few points. Thankfully we seem not to be in a position where we need to consider admin, but even if we were it should always be the last option ...........

Spot on and even if it was tactically possible, I can't see the board doing it for integrity reasons if nothing else.

bingaddick

I'd sign Ward up like a shot. I doubt we could afford him even if he wanted to stay which may not be the case.

Goonerhater

DFT you about on Saturday ? will be a few old faces at the gig in Welling after the game if intrested ?

D_F_T

No mate, I am up in London but for a different reason. I wouldn't be able to manage a night out anyway mate, I only had my hernia op last Friday.

Shame

cafcpolo

[cite]Posted By: D_F_T[/cite]We have the backbone of a side with Shelvey and Bailey and a couple more we should hang on to. The re-building starts now!

Don't forget Racon! Must keep hold of him! Wouldn't mind seeing Fortune stay as well.

LargeAddick

[cite]Posted By: Dazzler21[/cite]no because at the end of the season we'll be signing some of our loanees apparently

that was said at the Fans Forum meeting with Chappell and Minty at which they also said they were confident we would stay up. For Ward, Murty, Butterfield etc etc to sign we would have to be in the Championship. They are Championship players and won't want to play in League 1 on less wages.

Rothko

Was it says? I honestly can't remember that

Dazzler21

Players to stay from the starting 11

Elliott
Ward
Fortune
Basey
Racon
Spring
Shelvey
Bailey
Dickson

Hmm not exactly a STRONG looking side! Like to see if bailey could still score up front!

oohaahmortimer

shelvey wont be here ;-(

addick1965

I'll be surprised if Bailey is here next season,Racon is too good for Div 1 so don't be too shocked if he goes as well.

CAFCBourne

Players Staying

Elliott
Randolph
Basey
Spring
Shelvey
Burton
Dickson

Maybe Staying

Bailey if he doesn't get an opportunity to stay at this level i would be surprised
Mcleod Would imagine on good Money so will be difficult to off load
Racon - Wages again may be a problem

Gone

Hudson Wages will be high would imagine someone would take him on decent enough player
Youga - wages again for an average at best full back
Mouts - Wages
Fortune - wages
Weaver - Wages Contract
Sam - Dont know when the last contract he got was but if it was the last season in the premiership could be on decent wedge.
Gray - Wages
Todorov - Fitness and wages won't be renewed

Dazzler21

[cite]Posted By: addick1965[/cite]I'll be surprised if Bailey is here next season,Racon is too good for Div 1 so don't be too shocked if he goes as well.

Let's just hope the Board realise what letting all the quality go over the last two seasons has done!

mad83

I do think this is a sensible step we need to hit the ground running next season. So the players that won't be hear should be dropped or benched and we need to test the team we will have next season for the remainder of the season to see were we need to add to it. If we don't have a good start in league 1 next season this could all snowball and we could be in another relegation battle. We can't afford what happened last season were we was buying players for players sake as we had lost so many players due to the relegation and finances.

D_F_T

What about Semedo?

Dazzler21

good shout!
Semedo to stay too!

razil

who are the big earners that will be off the books (contract expiry) come summer?

Ambrose?
ZZ?

anyone else?

Just thought

Toddy
Fortune?

D_F_T

Weaver, Holland

adamtheaddick

Shelvey wont stay but at least we can look to get 'fingers crossed' 2 to 3 million for him.

Duck-Killer Brown

would of thought Hudson would be a high earner???

D_F_T

He might stay one season to see if we mount a challenge, he would be silly to move now as he wouldn't get first team football