Harry53 211 Posted December 30, 2023 For me it's: FASSNACHT BARNES GIBSON STACEY PLACHETA ONEL SPRINGETT GIBBS LONG DUFFY BATTH FORSHAW some of those are are ridiculous long contracts ( thanks to Webber wasting clubs money on old players!!!) So we can't just get rid. Others contracts expire this summer, so sell now in the transfer window If not wanted. Not easy to trim squad, but some players need to be dropped if we can't move them on. As for our loaned out players, let's hope some are considered good enough to be brought back in 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,480 Posted December 30, 2023 Im pretty sure a half clued uo new manager takes a look at our squad a freezes half of them out. What Webber did assembling this squad and why he was allowed to do it while on a notice period needs to be independently investigated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry53 211 Posted December 30, 2023 I missed off Wagner lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,057 Posted December 30, 2023 Had one around half seven. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry53 211 Posted December 30, 2023 1 minute ago, The Real Buh said: Im pretty sure a half clued uo new manager takes a look at our squad a freezes half of them out. What Webber did assembling this squad and why he was allowed to do it while on a notice period needs to be independently investigated As someone in control of finances he has been culpable for adding to the clubs debt by giving long contracts to aging players. Why on earth would anyone give Barnes any thing more than a 1 year contract. Are they secretly best mates or something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,480 Posted December 30, 2023 Just now, Harry53 said: As someone in control of finances he has been culpable for adding to the clubs debt by giving long contracts to aging players. Why on earth would anyone give Barnes any thing more than a 1 year contract. Are they secretly best mates or something? The s41t I got on here for suggesting that Webber shouldn’t be allowed to assemble the squad while he’s due to leave was insane. Webbers big backers have run into the undergrowth big time. One user, who I know the username of, in particular said “It’s better that he assemble our squad that someone else’s, the devils hands make idle work” yeah, where are you now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,275 Posted December 30, 2023 The worrying thing 7 of that lot were involved in last night's shambles. They're not even good enough to beat a team 20th. 1-0 flattered us, only Gunny kept the score down. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EastMidsCanary 6 Posted December 30, 2023 Forshaw, Batth, Gibson and Placheta will all be gone in the summer if no extensions/new contracts are agreed. The issues with the others is who will want to buy them, after a poor season here! To pay off their contracts would involve sizeable sums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy_Bones 441 Posted December 30, 2023 29 minutes ago, Harry53 said: For me it's: FASSNACHT BARNES GIBSON STACEY PLACHETA ONEL SPRINGETT GIBBS LONG DUFFY BATTH FORSHAW some of those are are ridiculous long contracts ( thanks to Webber wasting clubs money on old players!!!) So we can't just get rid. Others contracts expire this summer, so sell now in the transfer window If not wanted. Not easy to trim squad, but some players need to be dropped if we can't move them on. As for our loaned out players, let's hope some are considered good enough to be brought back in I'd agree with most of that aside from 2-3 exceptions. Gibbs shouldn't be going anywhere, there's a quality player in there but needs to be used correctly and given game time. Similarly, Stacey looked very good when he first arrived, and I think he's more than decent enough at this level whilst helping Fisher develop. Springett should be loaned out for a full season and if no obvious improvement then let him go. I'm also slightly on the fence around Fassnacht, seems to be technically decent but lacking in pace and doesn't work with the way we're setup at present, another vaguely ok squad option but not really fussed either way tbh. The rest can pretty much go, as although Duffy has had a few excellent games, his lack of pace is only going to get worse, and if we want to improve as a side, then the likes of Warner need chances rather than ageing journeymen IMHO. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Tea 105 Posted December 30, 2023 We totally need to start again, and that unfortunately means we accept another year in the champs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,275 Posted December 30, 2023 I know he's crap but anyone knows what's happened to Forshaw? Seems to be yet another pointless waste of a signing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East Rider 551 Posted December 30, 2023 Just now, Capt. Pants said: I know he's crap but anyone knows what's happened to Forshaw? Seems to be yet another pointless waste of a signing. Injured I believe (not sure how though) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nora's Ghost 157 Posted December 30, 2023 The clear out needs to start at the top as the rot always starts at the head. Don't blame ordinary players with no connection to the club for trying to earn a living.... blame Smith and her hangers on who look down on us fans as a necessary evil.... or at least the apparent 20% of us who have long since sussed out what their cynical game has been. Beware that we may become just another Bolton or Charlton when the 'habit' of going to the footy dies out and the luvvies find another thing to do with the kiddies on a Saturday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,087 Posted December 30, 2023 3 hours ago, Harry53 said: For me it's: FASSNACHT BARNES GIBSON STACEY PLACHETA ONEL SPRINGETT GIBBS LONG DUFFY BATTH FORSHAW some of those are are ridiculous long contracts ( thanks to Webber wasting clubs money on old players!!!) So we can't just get rid. Others contracts expire this summer, so sell now in the transfer window If not wanted. Not easy to trim squad, but some players need to be dropped if we can't move them on. As for our loaned out players, let's hope some are considered good enough to be brought back in i would keep Gibbs looked very good when first here , right manager would get him going again played in right position not striker ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
