That shows up the nonsense of not signing a decent attacking LB last summer when Purrington was injured, and instead hoping Souare could do the job, despite his long injury absence
Don't wish any of them ill but not the players we need going forward (or even this season TBH).
My guess is these are the easy ones to announce as none are anywhere near the first team so there is no disruption.
Others, such as Washington, Pearce, JFC, Innis, Matthews, are in the 18 man squads so it maybe that decisions still have to be made or that they club don't want to announce or tell the individuals until all the games have been played. Just my guess.
Interested to see who from the U18s and U23s get offers from us.
It says they won't be offered new terms it doesn't mention the main reason is Danger mouse lost the paper work.......
It's hardly surprising and not really an acid test of our summer. That will come later, probably much later.
It will be intresting what Watson does next, really would not be suprised if he gets a coaching gig here. If it's apart of a set up under a new manager and Jackson and Euall both go that could be intresting..... Still find it amazing that his 6 league starts cost us the 35 points we needed to get promoted
Maybe they should have waited until Season Ticket sales were a little bit higher - How can they expect people to purchase an ST when three legends of the club are treated with such distain.
I for one cant wait to deservedly vote them into the Hall of Fame
I’d completely forgotten Pape Soure even played for us
I wonder what he does? Is he even asked to come into training, does he train with the kids, or is he just paid to sit at home playing Fortnite with John and Castillo?
Hopefully just means they plan on playing him the rest of the season before moving him on.
I can't deal with another 1 year contract for the waste of space.
I think people will be disappointed by the number of expirers who stay. The real test will be whether we're doing it because we've shrugged our shoulders and lost interest or because we've targeted a very good first choice RB and Matthews is the cheapest and most easily available backup. Same at LB, if we're spending a lot on a good LB then the Purrington renewal may be the cheapest option for a player we're not intending to play much anyway. It will an interesting and possibly depressing indicator of what our transfer plans look like
I can see us keeping more defenders than we’d like because so many are out of contract or on loan.
I’ll be disappointed if Inniss stays as he doesn’t play enough games and when fit can’t play twice a week.
Can see Pearce staying as back up for Lavelle.
I’d like to see Matthews go. Could see DJ as the back up RWB but it could leave us short if we need to switch to a back four, though Clare moving across is an option.
Purrington will probably stay as a versatile squad player.
Davison might step up to L1 in time but he’s never going to get the game time he needs here to develop. Not realistic to loan him out for a year or two at his age when he can get a a good longer term deal elsewhere.
As per Henry Irving, wish them no ill will, but glad they’re gone. Also pleased we’ve announced it now. The litmus test is what they do with the others
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Thanks for the memories lads.
Emotional day for all.
Decisions to come on:
Henderson
Matthews
Inniss
Pearce
Purrington
JFC
Davison
Washington
Plus 6 loanees will be going:
Famewo
Castillo
Lee
John
Leko
Burstow
Also have Kirk who seems likely he’ll be sold or loaned out again.
On replacements TS said 2-5 permanents and 5 or 6 loans to come in. That must be assuming no one under contract is unexpectedly sold.
Don't wish any of them ill but not the players we need going forward (or even this season TBH).
My guess is these are the easy ones to announce as none are anywhere near the first team so there is no disruption.
Others, such as Washington, Pearce, JFC, Innis, Matthews, are in the 18 man squads so it maybe that decisions still have to be made or that they club don't want to announce or tell the individuals until all the games have been played. Just my guess.
Interested to see who from the U18s and U23s get offers from us.
My personal highlight of his was having a barney as a substitute against one of the Norwich players during our FA Cup match.
It's hardly surprising and not really an acid test of our summer. That will come later, probably much later.
It will be intresting what Watson does next, really would not be suprised if he gets a coaching gig here. If it's apart of a set up under a new manager and Jackson and Euall both go that could be intresting..... Still find it amazing that his 6 league starts cost us the 35 points we needed to get promoted
I for one cant wait to deservedly vote them into the Hall of Fame
Of course the players may choose not to stay themselves, even if offered a new deal
Hopefully just means they plan on playing him the rest of the season before moving him on.
I can't deal with another 1 year contract for the waste of space.
I imagine they will hold back on any official announcement until decisions have been made on all OOC players.
I’ll be disappointed if Inniss stays as he doesn’t play enough games and when fit can’t play twice a week.
Can see Pearce staying as back up for Lavelle.
I’d like to see Matthews go. Could see DJ as the back up RWB but it could leave us short if we need to switch to a back four, though Clare moving across is an option.
Purrington will probably stay as a versatile squad player.
Davison might step up to L1 in time but he’s never going to get the game time he needs here to develop. Not realistic to loan him out for a year or two at his age when he can get a a good longer term deal elsewhere.