If Diarra is staying for his swansong season that is the best piece of news I have heard from the club for a long time.
I hope we keep Harriott as well rather than this being a contract extension to allow us to get a few quid when we sell him.
I liked Motta but he's probably a bit pricey and maybe not the clogger we would need to support Solly assuming he stays.
Slightly surprised on Ansah as several posters had said he was good, disappointing not to agree terms there but probably a couple of years off full first team action so I'm not crying too much.
But Diarra staying, if we don't sell him, that's a very good thing indeed.
Thanks. I thought it was a strange thing to say a few years ago and still do.
However, who am I to judge ?
Pigott played several times for Southend and I thought he looked a very handy player....particularly in League 1 where we now find ourselves. I have a feeling his release may come back to bite us on the arse!
Even if Phillips wants to leave, by offering a contract to him it means the club will receive a fee from his next club due to development rules (I think)
I have seen a lot of Sam Bone and i don't think he is quite good enough.
What I've seen in highlights and the couple U-18 games shown on YouTube is that he looks like he takes up good positions and looks comfortable on the ball but his passing seems to lack crispness and incisiveness that you need when you play at the back of the midfield. With Diarra and Kashi you have two great role models of how to play that role--Diarra absolutely pings passes at players looking for quick 1-2s. Kashi finesses the ball around a bit more.
Dickplumb you've obviously seen a lot more than I have. From what I watched I didn't see him breaking up play all too often either. My gut would say "not quite," but he is one I could see improving the higher the level of football/player around him.
Positive news all round. I would have liked Motta to stay but wasn't expecting it.
Aribo is one who Euell said at the beginning of the season that he might challenge for the first team this year. Anyone think he could be in and around the squad next year? Type of attacking CM that we could use.
I have seen a lot of Sam Bone and i don't think he is quite good enough.
What I've seen in highlights and the couple U-18 games shown on YouTube is that he looks like he takes up good positions and looks comfortable on the ball but his passing seems to lack crispness and incisiveness that you need when you play at the back of the midfield. With Diarra and Kashi you have two great role models of how to play that role--Diarra absolutely pings passes at players looking for quick 1-2s. Kashi finesses the ball around a bit more.
Dickplumb you've obviously seen a lot more than I have. From what I watched I didn't see him breaking up play all too often either. My gut would say "not quite," but he is one I could see improving the higher the level of football/player around him.
Only seen him on a couple of the You tube video's so can't judge but isn't he still 16? just 17? I'd also say him not signing most probably mean bigger/better fish are sniffing around. Hopefully you're right and he's more of a Sean Mcginty than a Jermain Defoe.
Sorry to see Staunton go. A player that I rated higher than Barnes. I thought he was physically and technically better and has played well in all the U21/Kent cup games this season.
Do you see Edwards possibly challenging Fox for the Left-Back spot next season?
(I say that because I see Holmes-Dennis more as a Wing-Back / Left-Winger rather than Left-Back)
I don't, no. I see THD and Fox battling it out. I know we used to say Solly was small and it could be a problem but I think Edwards needs to do a lot of bulking up first. Especially as we are now in league 1.
nothing unexpected in that announcement. I always assumed they would trigger Harriott's clause so they can get a fee, Diarra I'm surprised at as he must be on decent wages and he's much better than League 1 but just because the clause has been triggered doesn't mean he will definately stay. Dmitrovic I'm pleased about, Phillips is a sensible decision if only to get a fee but we don't need four keepers so one will go, Henderson I assume. The rest goodbye and thanks, Reza you are a legend !!
I'm not sure what people are basing their optimism of the likes of Diarra staying on, the contract extension means nothing except the Club know they are good enough to stay if the player wants to. If another Championship team puts in an offer for Diarra that will be him gone.
No coincidence all these youth players are being signed up to contracts, up to the first team squad they go. We won't fill many of the gaps with experienced pro's.
Thanks. I thought it was a strange thing to say a few years ago and still do.
However, who am I to judge ?
Pigott played several times for Southend and I thought he looked a very handy player....particularly in League 1 where we now find ourselves. I have a feeling his release may come back to bite us on the arse!
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I hope we keep Harriott as well rather than this being a contract extension to allow us to get a few quid when we sell him.
I liked Motta but he's probably a bit pricey and maybe not the clogger we would need to support Solly assuming he stays.
Slightly surprised on Ansah as several posters had said he was good, disappointing not to agree terms there but probably a couple of years off full first team action so I'm not crying too much.
But Diarra staying, if we don't sell him, that's a very good thing indeed.
Dickplumb you've obviously seen a lot more than I have. From what I watched I didn't see him breaking up play all too often either. My gut would say "not quite," but he is one I could see improving the higher the level of football/player around him.
two U21s signed up
(I say that because I see Holmes-Dennis more as a Wing-Back / Left-Winger rather than Left-Back)
Aribo is one who Euell said at the beginning of the season that he might challenge for the first team this year. Anyone think he could be in and around the squad next year? Type of attacking CM that we could use.
Although with Wigan, I thought they didnt bid again because after we reject their bid for Harriott they went for Michael Jacobs?
No coincidence all these youth players are being signed up to contracts, up to the first team squad they go. We won't fill many of the gaps with experienced pro's.
Old but experienced.
Too expensive no doubt.