Hi, here is a subject that will probably divide opinion and prompt debate, but isnt that what this site is for? The contract situation is not looking as relevant as it was a few weeks ago, primarily because our three best players were all sold on transfer deadline day. However, my understanding is that Hamer, Hughes, Evina, Jackson, Morrison, Dervite, Green, Pritchard, Wood, Cook, Gower and Cort are all out of contract in the summer. Lets work on three reasonable assumptions; i) Powell's contract will be extended. ii) None of these contracts will be renewed before the season ends. iii) We will be a League One side again next year. Of the list above (and if I have included or omitted anyone erroneously please tell me) how many would we really want to see here next year?
My personal view, taking into account talent, age and fitness and leaving out sentiment are that I would like to see Hamer, Morrison, Wood and Pritchard retained. If he is fit then I will add Cort to that list. If we against the odds survive relegation I will probably take Pritchard off that list as I think he is a good L1 player rather than a Championship player. The rest I feel have contributed little this year and are likely to be surplus to requirements next season anyway although Dervite and Green would do well in a lower division. What does everyone else think?
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Dervite and Green give 1-year depending on whether we can replace them or not
These guys I would keep on. Hughes hopefully in a coaching role. Jackson I would offer a 1 year deal, same for Dervite. The rest 2-3 years
He wasn't last year but I fully admit he has been shocking this.
"Stop living in the past blah blah blah"
From the opposite direction, say they had allowed Yann to dictate terms, or at least get them to match Bournemouth's offer. How could they then refuse the likes of Jackson, or Morrison who would say 'the fans like us too, give us x money to keep the crowd on your side' without causing dissent in the squad?
This is of course a simplified version but I think that whatever division we are in, next season will see a seriously altered squad. The question is who gets to select it...