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Post by Henbury Gas on Feb 20, 2016 6:33:44 GMT
I had a little thought last night (i know it hurt) and wondered if DC did not offer any new contracts to players because he knew he was getting a better playing budget with the New owners and would let some players go replaced by better one's ?
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Post by gonzales on Feb 20, 2016 8:18:14 GMT
Hmm, interesting thought. Will be interesting to see if MT does go to Hearts as incider suggested and whether we do release some players we thought we'd keep.
Also depends on which division we find ourselves next year. Maybe DC knew for a while of Wael and co and has had his hands tied regarding contracts until it all went thru. It would be good now to reward the players like Brown and Lockyer who stuck with us thru the misery with improved contracts suitable for league one, but not so generous as to put us in a precarious position in negotiations with future mercenaries!
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Post by Langford Gas on Feb 20, 2016 8:22:16 GMT
I had a little thought last night (i know it hurt) and wondered if DC did not offer any new contracts to players because he knew he was getting a better playing budget with the New owners and would let some players go replaced by better one's ? Good point indeed , never crossed my mind but makes great sense |
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Feb 20, 2016 8:25:01 GMT
I had a little thought last night (i know it hurt) and wondered if DC did not offer any new contracts to players because he knew he was getting a better playing budget with the New owners and would let some players go replaced by better one's ? Good point indeed , never crossed my mind but makes great sense Good God man, you quoted Henbury and used the phrase 'good sense'! You need to have a good look at yourself! |
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Post by Severncider on Feb 20, 2016 8:33:49 GMT
Hmm, interesting thought. Will be interesting to see if MT does go to Hearts as incider suggested and whether we do release some players we thought we'd keep. Also depends on which division we find ourselves next year. Maybe DC knew for a while of Wael and co and has had his hands tied regarding contracts until it all went thru. It would be good now to reward the players like Brown and Lockyer who stuck with us thru the misery with improved contracts suitable for league one, but not so generous as to put us in a precarious position in negotiations with future mercenaries! Would you be prepared to pay £2k+ per week for a known player, not someone you have to Google to find out who they are, who could ensure you get into the playoffs?
The deal would be the wages until June 2016, then if we get promoted we can discuss a new Contract. I am on about championship type players who are not getting regular first team games.
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 20, 2016 8:52:50 GMT
I had a little thought last night (i know it hurt) and wondered if DC did not offer any new contracts to players because he knew he was getting a better playing budget with the New owners and would let some players go replaced by better one's ? Probably the opposite NH told him he wasn't sanctioning any long term contracts when he was trying to sell the club? It'll be interesting to see if the likes of Lockyer are now given contract extensions asap? Interesting that the new Chairman suggested DC was totally in control of the playing side of matters yesterday. |
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Post by paulpirate on Feb 20, 2016 8:59:17 GMT
I got a feeling every player will be running around like the beard today except mildly of course,what a massive opportunity for all the players
It's not if we can keep hold of them anymore it's if we want them and if they are good enough,like Dc said after Pompey that was not good enough and if a player doesn't play well they will be out the club
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Post by Fat Albert on Feb 20, 2016 9:00:01 GMT
Hmm, interesting thought. Will be interesting to see if MT does go to Hearts as incider suggested and whether we do release some players we thought we'd keep. Also depends on which division we find ourselves next year. Maybe DC knew for a while of Wael and co and has had his hands tied regarding contracts until it all went thru. It would be good now to reward the players like Brown and Lockyer who stuck with us thru the misery with improved contracts suitable for league one, but not so generous as to put us in a precarious position in negotiations with future mercenaries! Agreed on Brown he really did stick with us when he could have gone elsewhere. At the time though Locks wasn't even a first team regular albeit he has come to the fore now and is looking a good young player. Also people suggesting its whether we want to keep players etc now. As yet we have no idea how much or how fast they want to inject money into the club. Think we need to keep our feet on the ground a bit more. UTG |
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Post by Antonio Fargas on Feb 20, 2016 9:05:18 GMT
We need to make sure we keep Lockyer for what he can do for us going forward, nothing to do with his loyalty (although that's good too).
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Post by Henbury Gas on Feb 20, 2016 9:39:07 GMT
Good point indeed , never crossed my mind but makes great sense Good God man, you quoted Henbury and used the phrase 'good sense'! You need to have a good look at yourself! Now look here Hugo my man, our friends south of the river love me you know ! |
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Post by spiess1 on Feb 20, 2016 9:40:14 GMT
"...At the time though Locks wasn't even a first team regular..."
TL played 47 games the year we went down.
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Feb 20, 2016 9:41:15 GMT
I'd rather get Locks on a new contract than Brown personally.
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Post by Fat Albert on Feb 20, 2016 9:58:37 GMT
"...At the time though Locks wasn't even a first team regular..." TL played 47 games the year we went down. Fair one obviously played a lot more than I remember! He definitely wasn't the established centre back he is now though. |
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Post by long john silver on Feb 20, 2016 11:37:20 GMT
when have we ever dished out new contracts mid season , once the season is over DC will write his retained list like every other manger in the country and offer contracts out to the players he wants to keep . where is the sense in dismantling a successful squad anyways .
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Post by lpgas on Feb 20, 2016 11:40:43 GMT
I'd let Lawrence go at 1pm today
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Post by kylegas on Feb 20, 2016 11:47:55 GMT
Hmm, interesting thought. Will be interesting to see if MT does go to Hearts as incider suggested and whether we do release some players we thought we'd keep. Also depends on which division we find ourselves next year. Maybe DC knew for a while of Wael and co and has had his hands tied regarding contracts until it all went thru. It would be good now to reward the players like Brown and Lockyer who stuck with us thru the misery with improved contracts suitable for league one, but not so generous as to put us in a precarious position in negotiations with future mercenaries! Agreed on Brown he really did stick with us when he could have gone elsewhere. At the time though Locks wasn't even a first team regular albeit he has come to the fore now and is looking a good young player. Also people suggesting its whether we want to keep players etc now. As yet we have no idea how much or how fast they want to inject money into the club. Think we need to keep our feet on the ground a bit more. UTG Locks actually was then as well, he played a large part of the season at centre mid didn't he, but Ward gave him and Clarke long contracts earlier in the season so a. He wasn't exactly wanted by other clubs at that point, and b. Was under contract anyway, but yeah I agree with you tho, brown for sure, also agree with the rest of your post about staying grounded as well |
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