With now only 3 and a half months until contracts start running out for players in our squad, which ones would you want to keep past this season and which ones would you let go?
The list:
Neil Etheridge Tal Ben Haim Oguchi Onyewu Roger Johnson Lawrie Wilson Alou Diarra Chris Eagles Simon Church
Keep: Ben Haim, Johnson, Diarra and Eagles.
Plus Bulot but not Buyens.
Does Scoham or anyone have contract dates for the U21s?
I would keep Lawrie Wilson due to his versatility, as well as the fact he follows me on Twitter! But I'm sure the rumour that Chris Powell wants him at Huddersfield has more than legs to it.
Neil Etheridge-release Tal Ben Haim-keep Oguchi Onyewu-release Roger Johnson-release Lawrie Wilson-release with all best wishes Alou Diarra-release Chris Eagles-release Simon Church-release with all best wishes Bikey-release Buyens-return Bulot-return Reza-sell PP-sell Nego=sell Koc-sell Lepoint-sell Dimi-sell Harriott-only sell for a decentish offer. Pigott-only sell for a decentish offer. Jacko- with huge regret allow to go to a final decent contract, or move upstairs Ansah-sell or free transfer Munns and Daniel I believe are being released.
That would leave a squad of:
Henderson Pope Gomez Gudmusson Solly Fox TBH Moussa (?) Possibly Harriott Possibly Piggott Wiggins Cousins Igor Lennon Watt Aherne-Grant Mitov promote Holmes-Dennis promote Obileye promote Muldoon
Maybe promote another group of U21's, certainly Archie Edwards, but there is a lot of potential there, and a promoted group, possibly loaned out for experience will certainly pay dividends with a couple of them, Second years scholars who get released all have a chance to continue as footballers if they have the right attitude.
So from my point of view we would end up with a squad of 22 at most. If any 'biggies' like Igor are sold, then use that money to strengthen, and then it will be up to Roland to see if he can find about £10-15 million to add real quality, especially in midfield and central defence, and add another decent striker.
So there you have it, a plan...obviously there are different opinions and such like, but I will be watching to see how close my plan is to what happens. The huge caveat is me suggesting that Roland spends money.
There are only 8 players with any experience in your squad. We would sink like a stone.
I don't get why nobody seems to like TBH? I think he's been quality for us, had low expectations of him when he came in but he seems quality at this level, doesn't mind coming up the pitch on his own either!
I don't get why nobody seems to like TBH? I think he's been quality for us, had low expectations of him when he came in but he seems quality at this level, doesn't mind coming up the pitch on his own either!
I do ike him and think he has done well this year. My thinking is that I want Gomez to push on and would then prefer Johnson to TBH and assuming we cant get rid of Bikey then TBH goes.
I don't get why nobody seems to like TBH? I think he's been quality for us, had low expectations of him when he came in but he seems quality at this level, doesn't mind coming up the pitch on his own either!
I don't get why nobody seems to like TBH? I think he's been quality for us, had low expectations of him when he came in but he seems quality at this level, doesn't mind coming up the pitch on his own either!
The juxtaposition of these two makes them even funnier
Looking at the possible squad for 2015 / 2016 with two players for each position and three spare - a squad of 25 - how about :
Goal : (2) Henderson, Dmitri
Right back : (2) Solly, Wilson (or Gomez as cover...?)
Central : (4) Gomez, Johnson, Diarra*, A N Other (new) or TBH
Left Back :(2) Fox, Wiggins
Midfield : (8) JBG,Cousins,Bulot,Diarra*,Le Point,Eagles, Wilson or A.N Other;Moussa (assuming Buyens is recalled to SL) Diarra* can fulfil two roles.
Up top : (4) Watt, Igor,Aherne-Grant/Church or A/N Other
So an additional Central defender and addition up top.Then add 3 new players either from the network, under 21 or bought in (or Jackson...?) and a basic squad of 25 exists. Each replacement to be better than we currently have.
With now only 3 and a half months until contracts start running out for players in our squad, which ones would you want to keep past this season and which ones would you let go?
The list:
Neil Etheridge - Release, league 1 standard at best - or loan to network club Tal Ben Haim - He was allegedly talking to Maccabi in Jnauary, so it may not be our choice, with the emergence of Gomes, would prefer to bring in another Centre Half and release TBH, as good as he is. Oguchi Onyewu - Not managed to breakthrough. Release. Roger Johnson - As long as he keeps going, offer new contract after Millwall Lawrie Wilson - Love ya lots Lawrie, but thanks for the memory's Alou Diarra - Needs to get games and prove himself over another 3-4 games Chris Eagles - Needs to get games and prove himself over another 3-4 games Simon Church - Suddenly unsure, maybe with the current squad he has something to offer, on balance probably let go, but wouyld not be unhappy to see stay.
Bulot - Sign from SL, he seems to like us and we seem to like him and he can do the business. Buyens - Don't think he has done enough and still struggles with the pressure of the Championship. Bye Buyens.
Bikey- Release, we can do better, but thanks. Reza-sell PP-sell Nego=sell Koc-sell Lepoint-Loan to network Harriott-League 1 player unless he can show some consistency this season, assuming he recovers, get rid. Pigott-Loan out next season to League 1. Jacko- Give him a cheerleading contract with occaisional cameo and a coaching role.
With now only 3 and a half months until contracts start running out for players in our squad, which ones would you want to keep past this season and which ones would you let go?
The list:
Neil Etheridge - Release, league 1 standard at best - or loan to network club Tal Ben Haim - He was allegedly talking to Maccabi in Jnauary, so it may not be our choice, with the emergence of Gomes, would prefer to bring in another Centre Half and release TBH, as good as he is. Oguchi Onyewu - Not managed to breakthrough. Release. Roger Johnson - As long as he keeps going, offer new contract after Millwall Lawrie Wilson - Love ya lots Lawrie, but thanks for the memory's Alou Diarra - Needs to get games and prove himself over another 3-4 games Chris Eagles - Needs to get games and prove himself over another 3-4 games Simon Church - Suddenly unsure, maybe with the current squad he has something to offer, on balance probably let go, but wouyld not be unhappy to see stay.
Bulot - Sign from SL, he seems to like us and we seem to like him and he can do the business. Buyens - Don't think he has done enough and still struggles with the pressure of the Championship. Bye Buyens.
Bikey- Release, we can do better, but thanks. Reza-sell PP-sell Nego=sell Koc-sell Lepoint-Loan to network Harriott-League 1 player unless he can show some consistency this season, assuming he recovers, get rid. Pigott-Loan out next season to League 1. Jacko- Give him a cheerleading contract with occaisional cameo and a coaching role.
We don't have koc he was on a youth loan last season and has gone back to the mother ship
With now only 3 and a half months until contracts start running out for players in our squad, which ones would you want to keep past this season and which ones would you let go?
The list:
Neil Etheridge Tal Ben Haim Oguchi Onyewu Roger Johnson Lawrie Wilson Alou Diarra Chris Eagles Simon Church
Keep: Ben Haim, Johnson, Diarra and Eagles.
Plus Bulot but not Buyens.
Does Scoham or anyone have contract dates for the U21s?
U21s and U18s that have signed pro:
Karlan Ahearne-Grant 2017 plus 1 year option Zak Ansah 2016 Aaron Barnes 2016 (estimated) Jordan Beeney 2018 (2 year scholarship and 2 year pro deal, according to someone that spoke to a member of his family) Rhys Browne 2016 (unconfirmed by club) Kurtis Cumberbatch 2015 Kadell Daniel 2015 Archie Edwards 2016 (estimated, u18 scholarship would run until 2015 and he has already signed pro) Harry Gerard 2015 Tareiq Holmes-Dennis 2016 Mikhail Kennedy 2015 George Lapslie 2017 (estimated, u18 scholarship would run until 2016 and he has already signed pro) Dimitar Mitov 2017 plus 1 year option Oliver Muldoon 2017 Jack Munns 2015 Ayo Obileye 2015 Harry Osborne 2015 (unconfirmed by club) Levander Pyke 2015 (estimated) Tobi Sho-Silva 2015 Terell Thomas 2015 (estimated)
Barnes, Edwards, Lapslie, Pyke and Thomas could easily be on longer deals but the club don't tend to mention contract length for youngsters other than those in and around the first team, or signed from elsewhere.
So that means there are 8 out of contract this summer: Cumberbatch, Daniel, Gerard, Kennedy, Munns, Obileye, Osborne and Sho-Silva, potentially 9/10 if Pyke and Thomas are as well.
I've left out Elan Assiana (who was listed squad thread) as the club said he signed on scholarship terms (which would be for 2 years) and I've not seen anything to suggest he's signed pro.
TBH would be good but I think he will want to go elsewhere at the end of the season.
This sums it up really. Also it appears Bulot has another year on his Liege deal so would love to sign him up on loan or a longer term deal - expensive? So what - we need quality! That would just have us looking for a Buyens replacement. Now I rate Buyens more than some - he's going to be expensive to replace.
Another striker would be handy and if I'm being harsh, I wonder if Liege have got a decent left back we can borrow.
Staprix have been building this squad for 12 months now and we are now seeing a real possibility of a challenge in 2015-16.
With now only 3 and a half months until contracts start running out for players in our squad, which ones would you want to keep past this season and which ones would you let go?
The list:
Neil Etheridge Tal Ben Haim Oguchi Onyewu Roger Johnson Lawrie Wilson Alou Diarra Chris Eagles Simon Church
Keep: Ben Haim, Johnson, Diarra and Eagles.
Plus Bulot but not Buyens.
Does Scoham or anyone have contract dates for the U21s?
U21s and U18s that have signed pro:
Karlan Ahearne-Grant 2017 plus 1 year option Zak Ansah 2016 Aaron Barnes 2016 (estimated) Jordan Beeney 2018 (2 year scholarship and 2 year pro deal, according to someone that spoke to a member of his family) Rhys Browne 2016 (unconfirmed by club) Kurtis Cumberbatch 2015 Kadell Daniel 2015 Archie Edwards 2016 (estimated, u18 scholarship would run until 2015 and he has already signed pro) Harry Gerard 2015 Tareiq Holmes-Dennis 2016 Mikhail Kennedy 2015 George Lapslie 2017 (estimated, u18 scholarship would run until 2016 and he has already signed pro) Dimitar Mitov 2017 plus 1 year option Oliver Muldoon 2017 Jack Munns 2015 Ayo Obileye 2015 Harry Osborne 2015 (unconfirmed by club) Levander Pyke 2015 (estimated) Tobi Sho-Silva 2015 Terell Thomas 2015 (estimated)
Barnes, Edwards, Lapslie, Pyke and Thomas could easily be on longer deals but the club don't tend to mention contract length for youngsters other than those in and around the first team, or signed from elsewhere.
So that means there are 8 out of contract this summer: Cumberbatch, Daniel, Gerard, Kennedy, Munns, Obileye, Osborne and Sho-Silva, potentially 9/10 if Pyke and Thomas are as well.
I've left out Elan Assiana (who was listed squad thread) as the club said he signed on scholarship terms (which would be for 2 years) and I've not seen anything to suggest he's signed pro.
Cheers,
I'll do a new squad update when I get a chance including the U21s
With now only 3 and a half months until contracts start running out for players in our squad, which ones would you want to keep past this season and which ones would you let go?
The list:
Neil Etheridge - No - Bring back Pope Tal Ben Haim - Yes Oguchi Onyewu - No Roger Johnson - Yes Defo Lawrie Wilson - Yes Alou Diarra - Yes Chris Eagles - Yes Simon Church - Depends if we can get anyone in, could be good back up and gets on well with TW
Comments
Does Scoham or anyone have contract dates for the U21s?
Tal Ben Haim YES if wages sensible
Oguchi Onyewu NO Surplus with Gomez, Bikey and possibly TBH, Johnson and Diarra plus youngsters coming through
Roger Johnson As TBH-
Lawrie Wilson YES Good squad man. Covers both Solly and JBG if we want Gomez at centre half.
Alou Diarra As TBH
Chris Eagles As TBH
Simon Church NO I think we can do better but cannot fault his commitment. Poor man's Garry Nelson and that is actually a compliment.
Goal : (2) Henderson, Dmitri
Right back : (2) Solly, Wilson (or Gomez as cover...?)
Central : (4) Gomez, Johnson, Diarra*, A N Other (new) or TBH
Left Back :(2) Fox, Wiggins
Midfield : (8) JBG,Cousins,Bulot,Diarra*,Le Point,Eagles, Wilson or A.N Other;Moussa (assuming Buyens is recalled to SL) Diarra* can fulfil two roles.
Up top : (4) Watt, Igor,Aherne-Grant/Church or A/N Other
So an additional Central defender and addition up top.Then add 3 new players either from the network, under 21 or bought in (or Jackson...?) and a basic squad of 25 exists. Each replacement to be better than we currently have.
Tal Ben Haim - He was allegedly talking to Maccabi in Jnauary, so it may not be our choice, with the emergence of Gomes, would prefer to bring in another Centre Half and release TBH, as good as he is.
Oguchi Onyewu - Not managed to breakthrough. Release.
Roger Johnson - As long as he keeps going, offer new contract after Millwall
Lawrie Wilson - Love ya lots Lawrie, but thanks for the memory's
Alou Diarra - Needs to get games and prove himself over another 3-4 games
Chris Eagles - Needs to get games and prove himself over another 3-4 games
Simon Church - Suddenly unsure, maybe with the current squad he has something to offer, on balance probably let go, but wouyld not be unhappy to see stay.
Bulot - Sign from SL, he seems to like us and we seem to like him and he can do the business.
Buyens - Don't think he has done enough and still struggles with the pressure of the Championship. Bye Buyens.
Bikey- Release, we can do better, but thanks.
Reza-sell
PP-sell
Nego=sell
Koc-sell
Lepoint-Loan to network
Harriott-League 1 player unless he can show some consistency this season, assuming he recovers, get rid.
Pigott-Loan out next season to League 1.
Jacko- Give him a cheerleading contract with occaisional cameo and a coaching role.
Karlan Ahearne-Grant 2017 plus 1 year option
Zak Ansah 2016
Aaron Barnes 2016 (estimated)
Jordan Beeney 2018 (2 year scholarship and 2 year pro deal, according to someone that spoke to a member of his family)
Rhys Browne 2016 (unconfirmed by club)
Kurtis Cumberbatch 2015
Kadell Daniel 2015
Archie Edwards 2016 (estimated, u18 scholarship would run until 2015 and he has already signed pro)
Harry Gerard 2015
Tareiq Holmes-Dennis 2016
Mikhail Kennedy 2015
George Lapslie 2017 (estimated, u18 scholarship would run until 2016 and he has already signed pro)
Dimitar Mitov 2017 plus 1 year option
Oliver Muldoon 2017
Jack Munns 2015
Ayo Obileye 2015
Harry Osborne 2015 (unconfirmed by club)
Levander Pyke 2015 (estimated)
Tobi Sho-Silva 2015
Terell Thomas 2015 (estimated)
Barnes, Edwards, Lapslie, Pyke and Thomas could easily be on longer deals but the club don't tend to mention contract length for youngsters other than those in and around the first team, or signed from elsewhere.
So that means there are 8 out of contract this summer: Cumberbatch, Daniel, Gerard, Kennedy, Munns, Obileye, Osborne and Sho-Silva, potentially 9/10 if Pyke and Thomas are as well.
I've left out Elan Assiana (who was listed squad thread) as the club said he signed on scholarship terms (which would be for 2 years) and I've not seen anything to suggest he's signed pro.
Also it appears Bulot has another year on his Liege deal so would love to sign him up on loan or a longer term deal - expensive? So what - we need quality!
That would just have us looking for a Buyens replacement. Now I rate Buyens more than some - he's going to be expensive to replace.
Another striker would be handy and if I'm being harsh, I wonder if Liege have got a decent left back we can borrow.
Staprix have been building this squad for 12 months now and we are now seeing a real possibility of a challenge in 2015-16.
Let's see what the squad looks like in August.
I'll do a new squad update when I get a chance including the U21s