Dr. Feelgood Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 2 hours ago, RONNIE PHILLIPS said: He could be our Raheem Sterling 😁 1 hour ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: I've already made that analogy- they're quite similar, just one is a lot better! True, but Sterling has time to improve. Give him a break. Quote
Dr. Feelgood Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 2 hours ago, RONNIE PHILLIPS said: He could be our Raheem Sterling 😁 1 hour ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: I've already made that analogy- they're quite similar, just one is a lot better! True, but Sterling has time to improve. Give him a break. Quote
Dr. Feelgood Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 The problem qith looking at Championship players is that the clubs in it are mostly basket cases, either in or skirting with financial crises. The salaries they're paying are a step change than our current circumstances will permit. Some may have to take deep breaths & swallow pay cuts but they will only do that quite late in the window once their options narrow. Quote
Mantra Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Steejay said: Whoosh! Oh ffs, just got it 😂 Quote
TrickyTrotter Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 Schindler already signed for FC Nurnberg - not a trial. Quote
London Wanderer Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 I deffo think Dapo is good enough for L1 next season. Quote
wanderer1984 Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, London Wanderer said: I deffo think Dapo is good enough for L1 next season. Me too. I think he just needs more games under his belt. He's going to improve if he stays with us. The lads got pace, control, skill, tracks back and is fouled loads... the opposition can't handle him. Quote
Mannyroader Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 Akinfenwa from Wycombe. He's 38 but obviously looked after himself. Cult hero already. Quote
paulhanley Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 It's the first normal pre-season we'e had for ages. Last year nobody knew what the hell was going to happen with football until mid-Summer and the season started later than usual, the year before Ken Anderson nearly took us out of existence and the year before that was pockmarked with him not being wages and player strikes. Normal first bit of action/indication of how things are shaping is the retained list. Generally it happens in the first fortnight after the season's end and its been happening at plenty of other clubs already. Be very interested to see who gets released/paid off. Glad to be a normal club again! Quote
Blondi Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 1 hour ago, London Wanderer said: I deffo think Dapo is good enough for L1 next season. I agree, the lad still has tons of potential. Quote
Johnnyrotten Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 1 hour ago, paulhanley said: It's the first normal pre-season we'e had for agels. Last year nobody knew what the hell was going to happen with football until mid-Summer and the season started later than usual, the year before Ken Anderson nearly took us out of existence and the year before that was pockmarked with him not being wages and player strikes. Normal first bit of action/indication of how things are shaping is the retained list. Generally it happens in the first fortnight after the season's end and its been happening at plenty of other clubs already. Be very interested to see who gets released/paid off. Glad to be a normal club again! Good point re pre-season, and great to feel normal, or put another way not to be one of the current basket case clubs. Re the retained list, surely those under contract are here next season unless we can sell them (more likely, loan them) and those not under contract are free agents? Yes we can offer the likes of Baptiste another year but nothing to stop him signing for someone else that offers to double his wages. If they are any good and don't get a better offer they will sign for us, but that will be one at a time rather than a "list". Correct me if I'm wrong. Quote
paulhanley Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 36 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said: Good point re pre-season, and great to feel normal, or put another way not to be one of the current basket case clubs. Re the retained list, surely those under contract are here next season unless we can sell them (more likely, loan them) and those not under contract are free agents? Yes we can offer the likes of Baptiste another year but nothing to stop him signing for someone else that offers to double his wages. If they are any good and don't get a better offer they will sign for us, but that will be one at a time rather than a "list". Correct me if I'm wrong. You are right but players can be paid off too .... a player with a year left could be given a severance payment and told he was free to find another club. Quote
Blondi Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 Delaney, Tutt, Miller, Arthur and Edwards are pretty much nailed on to be released imo, maybe a couple more. Quote
TrickyTrotter Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 Iles reporting that IE meeting each player individually on Monday and retained/released list out later next week. Quote
Traf Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 5 hours ago, DazBob said: I'm sure he's on the list. Very good. Quote
Traf Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 I'd be happy to have never heard of the players we bring in. That way, they're not coming due to reputation, they're coming because Evatt think they can play his way. Quote
Burndens Bogs Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 4 hours ago, Mannyroader said: Akinfenwa from Wycombe. He's 38 but obviously looked after himself. Really? I always thought he was a bit of a fat cnut - a character, but still a fat cnut. Quote
Dr. Feelgood Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 7 minutes ago, Burndens Bogs said: Really? I always thought he was a bit of a fat cnut - a character, but still a fat cnut. An attacking Danny Shittu. Quote
Dr. Feelgood Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 ... & 38 ! Hopefully those days are gone. Gilks notwithstanding. Quote
RONNIE PHILLIPS Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Dr. Feelgood said: ... & 38 ! Hopefully those days are gone. Gilks notwithstanding. Wouldn't have wanted him if he was 28 unless the pitch roller was broken. Quote
Ani Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 He came out with some shit before we played them down there about destroying the kids, but actually during and after game was ok. Think him and their manager Ainsworth have the same birthday. Quote
jayjayoghani Posted May 14, 2021 Posted May 14, 2021 4 hours ago, Burndens Bogs said: Really? I always thought he was a bit of a fat cnut - a character, but still a fat cnut. Best bench press of any footballer or summat. He's a strong fat cnut. Quote
Guest Posted May 14, 2021 Posted May 14, 2021 14 hours ago, DazBob said: I'm sure he's on the list. Does he have a good elevator pitch? Quote
frank_spencer Posted May 14, 2021 Posted May 14, 2021 9 hours ago, jayjayoghani said: Best bench press of any footballer or summat. He's a strong fat cnut. He's a fucking giant lump of muscle far from a fatty. He turned 39 on monday same day as i did. Quote
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