cambridgeshire canary 7,445 Posted May 17 (edited) Seems his wish to stay here at the club has been declined. Edited May 17 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,524 Posted May 17 (edited) Presumably wants to be first choice and we weren't offering that option. Edited May 17 by KeiranShikari Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,996 Posted May 17 Sadly not good enough in the area of the pitch he’s meant to specialise, ie defence. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 4,435 Posted May 17 4 minutes ago, Branston Pickle said: Sadly not good enough in the area of the pitch he’s meant to specialise, ie defence. Nowadays, the attacking side is more important than the defensive side for a full back. I'm a bit surprised by this though. He's still very inconsistent with defensive lapses, but he's shown enough recently for me to want him to stay. It will be interesting to know whether it's his decision or the club's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,524 Posted May 17 Just now, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said: Nowadays, the attacking side is more important than the defensive side for a full back. I'm a bit surprised by this though. He's still very inconsistent with defensive lapses, but he's shown enough recently for me to want him to stay. It will be interesting to know whether it's his decision or the club's. Might have been Wagner but somebody had previously mentioned that talks were ongoing. I personally think he'd have signed if we were promising him the starting role but I'd be surprised if we aren't planning on signing a new first choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g00se 33 Posted May 17 Onel's videos could be entertaining over the next week! A bit different from the coffee/gym thing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulfotto 723 Posted May 17 Although I get the sentiment of clearing decks. Releasing a relatively young left back who has good experience in the Championship seems a pretty brain dead decision to me. 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonnyJonnyRowe 787 Posted May 17 12 minutes ago, KeiranShikari said: Presumably wants to be first choice and we weren't offering that option. You've got it the wrong way round mate. He wanted to stay, the club didn't want to keep him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonnyJonnyRowe 787 Posted May 17 1 minute ago, Ulfotto said: Although I get the sentiment of clearing decks. Releasing a relatively young left back who has good experience in the Championship seems a pretty brain dead decision to me. He is probably the one out of contract player I'd have wanted us to keep. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,445 Posted May 17 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said: Nowadays, the attacking side is more important than the defensive side for a full back. I'm a bit surprised by this though. He's still very inconsistent with defensive lapses, but he's shown enough recently for me to want him to stay. It will be interesting to know whether it's his decision or the club's. Does make me wonder if we are planning on a new leftback. I mean who else do we have Sørensen who seems to spend half of most seasons in a wheelchair (or playing at a different position every week..) and Dimi who's only just come back from injury and is looking rusty and way off of the pace. 4 minutes ago, g00se said: Onel's videos could be entertaining over the next week! A bit different from the coffee/gym thing... Honestly rather looking forward to it. He's clearly someone who loves the club, and he often posts behind the scenes videos.. Will be interesting for sure. Edited May 17 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g00se 33 Posted May 17 I know the director of football and coach relationship and roles are different to a board and a manager - but surely you would have thought they may have waited for the new head coach to look some of the players over before releasing them? Less so the older expensive players - but certainly the younger ones on less wages. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DraytonBoy 220 Posted May 17 Disappointed if this is correct as I felt he offered way more than Giannoulis overall and being young could be coached on the defensive side of his game where he is lacking. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davidlingfield 71 Posted May 17 2 minutes ago, JonnyJonnyRowe said: You've got it the wrong way round mate. He wanted to stay, the club didn't want to keep him. Can’t afford his wages. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowrider120 867 Posted May 17 2 minutes ago, Ulfotto said: Although I get the sentiment of clearing decks. Releasing a relatively young left back who has good experience in the Championship seems a pretty brain dead decision to me. Stupid decision to me albeit we have no idea what he may (or may not?) have been offered. Sam is a perfectly capable Championship full back especially in the attacking sense. If we are going to get rid of him then what the hell will we do with rest of the squad!!?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YellowSubmarine 43 Posted May 17 4 minutes ago, Ulfotto said: Although I get the sentiment of clearing decks. Releasing a relatively young left back who has good experience in the Championship seems a pretty brain dead decision to me. He’s agreed a move to Stoke on better money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g00se 33 Posted May 17 2 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Honestly rather looking forward to it. He's clearly someone who loves the club, and he often posts behind the scenes videos.. Will be interesting for sure. Certainly, on Wednesday's video - when he pans to the team training - you can see the light glint of a forward's balding pate! So I knew Barnes would be fit for the game on Thursday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonnyJonnyRowe 787 Posted May 17 4 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Does make me wonder if we are planning on a new leftback. I mean who else do we have Sørensen who seems to spend half of most seasons in a wheelchair Sorenson is also out of contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g00se 33 Posted May 17 1 minute ago, YellowSubmarine said: He’s agreed a move to Stoke on better money Stoke with a long ball throw?! Old school.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulfotto 723 Posted May 17 5 minutes ago, JonnyJonnyRowe said: He is probably the one out of contract player I'd have wanted us to keep. I assume Montaia is highly thought of at the club. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,449 Posted May 17 Back to Coventry me thinks, their fans want him, especially on a free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YellowSubmarine 43 Posted May 17 2 minutes ago, JonnyJonnyRowe said: Sorenson is also out of contract. Sorensen has a years option but is negotiating a new two year deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWC 268 Posted May 17 Gutted if true. A decent championship LB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonnyJonnyRowe 787 Posted May 17 5 minutes ago, YellowSubmarine said: Sorensen has a years option but is negotiating a new two year deal. Goodness me. He's tidy enough but surely we'd write him off as injury prone by now. Smacks of us signing up the cheap player and letting go the one on a decent wage. Sorenson presumably getting a deal because we can expect a very slim squad next season and he's got some versatility. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 327 Posted May 17 Feels all wage based. Sam is young with limitations but would have signed on a decent wage. Inferior to dimi in all elements except heading so I assume we have a better lb in sight given dimi will also move on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowrider120 867 Posted May 17 A new left back is surely someway down the priority order? The Barn Door should be moved on if anyone will take him. If not we should terminate his contract with (unfortunately) a negotiated sum being transferred into his bank account. Who the hell offered him a TWO year deal at his age?! Oh yes, the guy who had already handed in his resignation! Then of course there is the THREE year deal for the old plodder at centre half. What a shambles! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 532 Posted May 17 16 minutes ago, JonnyJonnyRowe said: He is probably the one out of contract player I'd have wanted us to keep. He’s young seems full of enthusiasm and can only get better No. 1 to keep Can’t help wondering where this club is headed but prospects don’t look good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 5,618 Posted May 17 30 minutes ago, Branston Pickle said: Sadly not good enough in the area of the pitch he’s meant to specialise, ie defence. It took Farke one friendly at Luton to realise he isn't good enough. Defensively he is a nightmare. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Great Mass Debater 1,124 Posted May 17 26 minutes ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said: Nowadays, the attacking side is more important than the defensive side for a full back. I'm a bit surprised by this though. He's still very inconsistent with defensive lapses, but he's shown enough recently for me to want him to stay. It will be interesting to know whether it's his decision or the club's. Player with a book value of 3m. Mind you didnt we pay 6.5m for Giannoulis? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 532 Posted May 17 2 minutes ago, ZLF said: Feels all wage based. Sam is young with limitations but would have signed on a decent wage. Inferior to dimi in all elements except heading so I assume we have a better lb in sight given dimi will also move on. Inferior in what way???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,445 Posted May 17 3 minutes ago, ZLF said: Feels all wage based. Sam is young with limitations but would have signed on a decent wage. Inferior to dimi in all elements except heading so I assume we have a better lb in sight given dimi will also move on. Hey he can throw a ball really far! That's a skill. Got to give him that.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites