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Post by mariobalotelli on May 11, 2016 11:04:05 GMT
Mildenhall Keep at reduced rate. I think underestimating Mildy was DC's biggest mistake this season, and one he was lucky to get away with. Istm Mildy's professionalism and the fact that he'd still 'got it' was one of the main factors in our promotion. Think how many points Lee Nicholls cost us, and how many more of those points we could have afforded to drop (he dropped the ball again on Sunday, as well, to hand Barnsley a play off place). I'd be wary of losing him. I'd also be wary of insulting him with a worse contract than he's on atm, in the context of our League position and his contribution to it. I don't think so. Mildy was poor when DC told him he wasn't needed and at his age you can't assume that he's gonna fly back into top form like he did. I'm sure DC will be one of the first to admit how important Mildy was this season, but at the time of his statement Mildy had come off the back of a poor season in the Conference and was probably our top earner.
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Post by madgas on May 11, 2016 11:09:25 GMT
This squad has been amazing for past 2 years but I expect signings if we wana compete in this league. We have had most the same players since non league and I think this maybe a step to far for some. We need to keep raising the bar and if we want to make the championship we need to get some more quality in! These guys deserve a crack at league 1. I'm not saying we sign 'no one' but we need to find out who stays first. People suggesting- Jayden stockley who on paper is a good target. But in theory we've already got four CFs. Can't see us going for another.
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Post by Antonio Fargas on May 11, 2016 11:15:18 GMT
This squad has been amazing for past 2 years but I expect signings if we wana compete in this league. We have had most the same players since non league and I think this maybe a step to far for some. We need to keep raising the bar and if we want to make the championship we need to get some more quality in! These guys deserve a crack at league 1. I'm not saying we sign 'no one' but we need to find out who stays first. People suggesting- Jayden stockley who on paper is a good target. But in theory we've already got four CFs. Can't see us going for another. Yeah, I don't recall thinking during the last thirty minutes against Daggers, 'Blimey, I wish we had Jayden Stockley on the bench, ready to come on.'
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Post by Henbury Gas on May 11, 2016 11:19:27 GMT
Because i think Mildy would be very good at it and he can cover for Media work as well So you'd change a coaching staff that's achieved two promotions in two years? Yep because it would improve the staff. Same way as getting rid of some of the players that have been here for the last 2 years and replacing them with Better players
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Post by chewbacca on May 11, 2016 11:23:28 GMT
So you'd change a coaching staff that's achieved two promotions in two years? Yep because it would improve the staff. Same way as getting rid of some of the players that have been here for the last 2 years and replacing them with Better players Would it? How do you know?
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Post by Henbury Gas on May 11, 2016 11:32:57 GMT
Yep because it would improve the staff. Same way as getting rid of some of the players that have been here for the last 2 years and replacing them with Better players Would it? How do you know? I Don't, but history proves its a good possibility.
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Post by chewbacca on May 11, 2016 11:34:22 GMT
Would it? How do you know? I Don't, but history proves its a good possibility. Sacking a bloke with 16 years experience for a rookie?
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Post by Henbury Gas on May 11, 2016 11:36:06 GMT
I Don't, but history proves its a good possibility. Sacking a bloke with 16 years experience for a rookie? We did it with John Ward and replaced him with a Rookie....
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Post by chewbacca on May 11, 2016 11:39:40 GMT
Sacking a bloke with 16 years experience for a rookie? We did it with John Ward and replaced him with a Rookie.... Erm Clarke had three years managerial experience including two promotions and a year coaching experience behind him...
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Post by markczgas on May 11, 2016 11:47:36 GMT
Mildenhall Keep at reduced rate. I think underestimating Mildy was DC's biggest mistake this season, and one he was lucky to get away with. Istm Mildy's professionalism and the fact that he'd still 'got it' was one of the main factors in our promotion. Think how many points Lee Nicholls cost us, and how many more of those points we could have afforded to drop (he dropped the ball again on Sunday, as well, to hand Barnsley a play off place). I'd be wary of losing him. I'd also be wary of insulting him with a worse contract than he's on atm, in the context of our League position and his contribution to it. If Mildenhall stays as no.1 I'm going to lower my expectations for next season
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Post by Henbury Gas on May 11, 2016 11:49:09 GMT
We did it with John Ward and replaced him with a Rookie.... Erm Clarke had three years managerial experience including two promotions and a year coaching experience behind him... But no league experience
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Post by chewbacca on May 11, 2016 11:52:13 GMT
Erm Clarke had three years managerial experience including two promotions and a year coaching experience behind him... But no league experience He was a coach in the league for the thick end of a season before being appointed manager...
Three years managerial experience at a lower level is still far superior to zero years experience at no level.
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Post by Topper Gas on May 11, 2016 12:21:04 GMT
It would be interested to know what the players were offered after the Barnet game as surely DC must have offered to at least match this season's contracts for another year, as what motivation is being told you'll be offered a new contract but it might involve a pay cut? As surely most players can get a contract of some kind with another team if we don't offer them onne?
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Post by peterparker on May 11, 2016 12:25:05 GMT
and good do we know how any of the staff will be unless we give them the opportunity and the tools.
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Post by simon1883 on May 11, 2016 12:26:36 GMT
I'm guessing, but that seems a reasonable situation. Most will be living on their current wages so length of contract will be a key factor. The club would be silly to not tie down some of the key assets (sorry players) on longer terms. I do believe that this was mentioned in some of the pre match build up.
I am also sure Liam Lawrence has triggered an extension too.
The tough part will come when we start competing with other clubs for better players - they will quite rightly want the market value for their services and as they have not been involved in the last two years there will be no scope for "look what we all achieved last year"....
Interesting times certainly.
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Post by peterparker on May 11, 2016 12:33:11 GMT
I'm guessing, but that seems a reasonable situation. Most will be living on their current wages so length of contract will be a key factor. The club would be silly to not tie down some of the key assets (sorry players) on longer terms. I do believe that this was mentioned in some of the pre match build up. I am also sure Liam Lawrence has triggered an extension too. The tough part will come when we start competing with other clubs for better players - they will quite rightly want the market value for their services and as they have not been involved in the last two years there will be no scope for "look what we all achieved last year".... Interesting times certainly. I guess they have started to a degree. No way has Lockyer not signed at least a 2 year deal and I suspect Browner as well
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2016 13:23:53 GMT
So you'd change a coaching staff that's achieved two promotions in two years? Yep because it would improve the staff. Same way as getting rid of some of the players that have been here for the last 2 years and replacing them with Better players Like Paul Trollope did? You don't dismantle a good thing. I think we have the capacity to maybe get rid of a couple of players who were on the fringes (Fallon, Gosling etc.), and bring in 4 or 5 to add to the squad. But the idea of replacing key players and staff just because we're at a higher level is what PT did, and it didn't work.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2016 13:27:09 GMT
I think underestimating Mildy was DC's biggest mistake this season, and one he was lucky to get away with. Istm Mildy's professionalism and the fact that he'd still 'got it' was one of the main factors in our promotion. Think how many points Lee Nicholls cost us, and how many more of those points we could have afforded to drop (he dropped the ball again on Sunday, as well, to hand Barnsley a play off place). I'd be wary of losing him. I'd also be wary of insulting him with a worse contract than he's on atm, in the context of our League position and his contribution to it. If Mildenhall stays as no.1 I'm going to lower my expectations for next season He's been brilliant since coming back, saved us precious points at times. His distribution wasn't great before and his form was a bit dodgy before he got dropped for Puddy last season, but as I say since January he's been solid, and made some great saves over the last few months. I'd have no quarrels with him staying on as no.1. If Mildy was 21 there'd be no doubt about him staying on. As it is people are questioning his place in the side for no real reason.
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Post by curlywurly on May 11, 2016 13:49:06 GMT
Doug Walker. Promising young midfielder. I understand he's had talks with Darrell and has met with Wael. Is that the Doug Walker that defeated City a couple of years ago?
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Post by bs9trymer on May 11, 2016 13:52:34 GMT
Personally I think the move up to League 1 is trickier than a lot think and some of our present squad will struggle whereas some will find it no problem at all. I get the feeling that Wael has good contacts and will be in close contact with Darrell. Whilst not interfering it will be his money and would not be a bit surprised to see a few Jordan players appearing at Training. I am sure if Darrell thinks that Wael's suggestions/ contacts bring players who are better than what we have and they fit the Darrell philosophy then that may be one road. I have the feeling that we will have a very good working relationship between the Manager/Owner with a lot of respect both ways. My own opinion on our squad, for what it is worth, would be Mildenhall Keep at reduced rate. Puddy Release Leadbitter Keep James Clarke Keep Lockyer Keep McCrystal Keep at reduced rate Parkes Keep at reduced rate Brown Keep Bodin Keep Lines Keep Mansell Keep Sinclair Keep Gosling Probably release Ollie Clarke Release Montano Keep Liam Lawrence Release Harrison Keep Mc Burnie Try to get on season long loan Easter Keep Gaffney Keep Taylor Keep Lucas Keep Other youngsters I have really not seen enough of to comment. I would be looking to bring in 6-7 players based on 4 released to have a slightly bigger squad due to the Loan system. I would be looking to strengthen in all departments but priority would be a centre half who can deal with aerial threat,full back to provide competition for Lee brown,2 Central midfielders,2 wide players, 1 striker. Without knowing availability I don't really have many suggestions. Players who have impressed me this season have been Ollie Watkins Exeter, John Akinde (I will get my helmet on),Wycombe centre half, Accringtons centre halves, Accringtons wide players, Stevenage centre half, Taylor Wimbledon, Wimbledon centre half,Dagenham keeper, Plymouth winger, Ricky Holmes (no chance). I have long admired Josh Lillis the Rochdale keeper. I haven't put names as I am terrible at names. I would say over this season there have been a lack of quality midfield players seen at this level and would have to be looking at divisions above to get in the sort of quality we need in that area although i would say Portsmouth and Plymouth had the best midfields against us. I think that Parkes and Mcrystal need to be replaced,Parkes to inconsistent and Mcrystal to slow,they wont be up to a higher division. I would let Ollie Clark,Gosling,Puddy and Harrison go as well. A goalkeeper,centre half,central midfield,left winger needed plus replacing any players that leave.
I was impressed with Holmes (as I was at Portsmouth) also the other Northampton winger and the striker ( not the fouling one) also Baldock and Macdonald at Oxford,and the Wycombe goalkeeper..I doubt that Rovers will sign any of them in fact I am a bit doubtful if they will sign anyone.
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