jb 0 Posted July 8, 2013 Just realised that we could go into next season with as few as 7 pre-Hughton signings in our 25+: Russell Martin, Johnson, Howson, Hoolahan, Pilkington and the two Bennetts. (obviously this would involve Ruddy, Holt, Barnett, Surman, Ayala, Fox and Butterfield leaving - all well within the realms of possibility). Quite an impressive turnaround in only just over a year.No particular point to make, just found it interesting, that''s all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vazzza 62 Posted July 8, 2013 That is quite a large number, but then I think its expected with a new coach wanting to put his stamp on things. Not only that, but the squad Lambert left was running on empty I think, so needed a lot of changes.That said, I don''t think Ruddy, Butterfield, Ayala, Fox or Surman will be leaving permanently this summer. Maybe loans for Butters and Ayala. And we all know we don''t really sell fringe players, so Fox and Surman will go on a free once their contracts run out... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 261 Posted July 8, 2013 Its how we have been for the last couple of seasons, Lambert was quite happy to churn the players too - only Wes left from the league one days? Just shows how far we have come and that the character of the club as remained despite the number of players turning over each year. COYY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,927 Posted July 8, 2013 Russ martin was a January signing in league one season so its not just wessi left from our halcyon days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites