(That long since we've had any, couldn't find the thread)

Alan Nixon: "Top Liverpool starlet Cameron Branagan will Ben allowed out on loan in Jan.

Bolton lead the race for the 20 year old midfielder"

Edited December 11, 20169 yr by Ratwhite

Just now, jules_darby said:

Is Crawford still under contract?

aye, signed a 2 yr deal last summer that we were all happy about.

45 minutes ago, wanderer1984 said:

Fletcher and Powell are the sort of players I don't want near the club. Players that have been hanging on to a reputation they didn't live up too. 

Gordon, Delaney, Greenrige, Hickman, Mascoll, Crawford, Comley and possibly Tutte, Delfouneso and Miller can leave.

The squad needs tweaking... nothing more.

If I recall correctly Delaney and Tutte were probably our most consistent players up to January, tallest dwarf contest I know.

If we can get players who are better then I suppose they can go, same with Miller, but living sustainably we need depth of squad without paying big wages and they're three players who may be able to do a job for us if called upon in League One. I agree about the others you mentioned though and don't think many of them will still be here next season.

According to https://www.burndenaces.co.uk/bolton-wanderers-squad-list/

This is our current squad contracted for next year

GKs: Gilks

DEFs: Gordon, Santos, Greenidge, Edwards

MIDs: MJ, Comley, Lee, Thomason, Sarcevic, Crawford, Darcy

FWDs: Delfouneso, Doyle, Politic

Didn't realise, Fonz, Gordon, Greenidge, Comley and Crawford are all here till at least Summer 2022. Should be looking to offload or loan out all of them.

 

Expiring this Summer

Renew/sign: Isgrove, Jones, DJ, Dapo

Let go: Crellin, Hickman, Mascoll, Elbouzedi, Faal

Unsure: Tutte, Brockbank, Baptiste, Delaney, Miller

The latter group all had good contributions this season in varying degrees but shouldn't just sign them on sentiment alone. 

Edited May 10, 20215 yr by Mantra

Doyle's intelligence and movement shouldn't be under estimated for me.

Not the strongest as a target man, but, as we saw on Saturday, when everyone is at it and playing on the front foot and moving well, he links the play really well and is creative too.

OK, defenders will be a bit better a league up, but I'm convinced he will score goals as long as other attacking players keep up the work rate, movement, and supply the ammo.

Either way, his experience will be invaluable for younger players trying to learn, and his enthusiasm is a joy.

I doubt very much Doyle will get near 20 next season L2-L1 is big difference, very isolated at times due to not much creativity in midfield but that can be addressed I suppose 

29 minutes ago, TrickyTrotter said:

For 10 years we've been carrying players with contracts given for pjaying in our previous higher division.

For the first time in many a year we have scope to increase our paybill to the level we can afford in Div 1 - whatever that is.

Said this before and it’s a great point. For once we have a manager who can go and fill up spaces to his budget, as he wishes, whereas for far too long we have been going the other way and trying to offload players on long contracts that were taking up any playing budget.

Looking at the list of contracted players, most will be on fuck all so Evatt’s got almost a clean slate to spend the budget that Sharon gives him however he sees fit. 

Is Brandon Comley still hanging around ?

3 hours ago, Dr. Feelgood said:

Is Brandon Comley still hanging around ?

Yes, he tweeted well wishes the other day and the club acknowledged his international appearance the other week. 

10 minutes ago, Mr Grey said:

Ben Jacksons cryptic tweet, looking positive and would be an excellent signing.

 

Is that because of those eye things?

The message itself is non committal at best, and possibly a goodbye.

Would like him back for sure.

I’ll be honest, I don’t know what the eyes mean.

Just now, Traf said:

I’ll be honest, I don’t know what the eyes mean.

Not sure myself, reckon it depends upon the user!

Prefer words.

I took more from the ‘soon’ than the eyes, personally. 

If we dont get John I'd be more than  happy with Jackson. Dont need both though.

Looks like he meant to put see you soon.

Just now, RoadRunnerFan said:

If we dont get John I'd be more than  happy with Jackson. Dont need both though.

I'd have them both. Jackson is a midfielder isnt he, who plays full back too.

He uses both feet, and looks more than capable of playing in several positions. Such a player could open up a position elsewhere.

Just now, Tonge moor green jacket said:

I'd have them both. Jackson is a midfielder isnt he, who plays full back too.

He uses both feet, and looks more than capable of playing in several positions. Such a player could open up a position elsewhere.

The next Marcus Alonso

Its one or t'other for me TM. Liam Gordon is still under contract if IIRC.  I'd be delighted to have Jackson as back up to DJ if we can move Gordon on and can afford it. 

 

Edited May 10, 20215 yr by RoadRunnerFan

Surely Gordon will be sold/paid up.

Wouldn’t be too unhappy to see Jackson given a go at LB if Dec John departs. 

I'd be concerned if Rock Tornado was still recruiting our players but Evatt's January dealings have given me confidence in his judgement.

As said, it might be tricky not to hang on to some players for sentimental reasons from this season but IE may have to make some tough decisions. 

2 hours ago, bolton va va said:

I'd be concerned if Rock Tornado was still recruiting our players but Evatt's January dealings have given me confidence in his judgement.

As said, it might be tricky not to hang on to some players for sentimental reasons from this season but IE may have to make some tough decisions. 

Correct and it will mean getting players in better than his three Blackpool mates Gilks,Baptiste and Fonz

Decent enough back ups but if they want first team football they should be free to find another club

Gilks is Staff and it does not apply to him

3 hours ago, RoadRunnerFan said:

If we dont get John I'd be more than  happy with Jackson. Dont need both though.

If we want to be challenging at the top of the division having quality cover for all positions is vital and players with a good left foot are in short supply. I'd have 'em both, Jackson looks good going forward and can provide cover all up the left flank.

8 hours ago, Mantra said:

According to https://www.burndenaces.co.uk/bolton-wanderers-squad-list/

This is our current squad contracted for next year

GKs: Gilks

DEFs: Gordon, Santos, Greenidge, Edwards

MIDs: MJ, Comley, Lee, Thomason, Sarcevic, Crawford, Darcy

FWDs: Delfouneso, Doyle, Politic

Didn't realise, Fonz, Gordon, Greenidge, Comley and Crawford are all here till at least Summer 2022. Should be looking to offload or loan out all of them.

 

Expiring this Summer

Renew/sign: Isgrove, Jones, DJ, Dapo

Let go: Crellin, Hickman, Mascoll, Elbouzedi, Faal

Unsure: Tutte, Brockbank, Baptiste, Delaney, Miller

The latter group all had good contributions this season in varying degrees but shouldn't just sign them on sentiment alone. 

IIRC it was mentioned last week that there was a clause in Jones contract that had been triggered meaning he was signed up for next season

59 minutes ago, masi 51 said:

Correct and it will mean getting players in better than his three Blackpool mates Gilks,Baptiste and Fonz

Decent enough back ups but if they want first team football they should be free to find another club

Gilks is Staff and it does not apply to him

There's at least 6 regular 1st teamers who haven't hit Baptistes consistency this season so are we moving them on as well? 

Hopefully some teams come in for Crawford & Comley we can improve massively on them. Delaney great winner at Chelt but his as stiff as a robot & can't play out well enough to be an IE type defender so get rid imo. Tutte played good but the manager froze him out so he won't get renewed. We love Miller & Arthur they contributed hugely with some late winners besides having a lot of ability but can see us letting them go... Miller was injured for majority of the season whilst Evatt doesn't trust AG starting after the Colchester game. Brocky will get another year I pressume for his versatility & he can still improve. Liam Gordon another loan, try for a lower L2 team. Faal isn't getting s renewal with 0 goals in 20 games for a Barnet side who have completely gone to pot since big Rico left them. Hickman & Mascoll already out the picture. Renew Baps & Gilks another year even if they're just backups they was vital this season. Hopefully we renew Isgrove, he turned up clutch in the final push & massively improved