Tord31 Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 @aberdeen1970 also an important factor is we have huge negotiating potential with 18 senior players out of contract January/May. We can make Hoban the first priority and offer him any contract we want. IF we want Link to comment
aberdeen1970 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, Tord31 said: I edited it to say top 30-40. Clubs at the bottom of the championship this season will be worried about their finances for next season and wont be signing a player from us on a pre contract of over £5k/week. If a club nicks Hoban from us then it surely has to be a pre contract in January or February (March at an absolute push). He'd have the worst agent in the land if he decided running down his contract was a good idea with his injury history and the state of the economy. If he continues to play like this and stays fit he'll have options. In the current climate a championship club next summer would be delighted to take a centre back on a free who has played a full season in the Scottish league as one of its better performers. And it probably wouldn't even take the 5-6k per week that you are suggesting. Link to comment
aberdeen1970 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Just now, Tord31 said: @aberdeen1970 also an important factor is we have huge negotiating potential with 18 senior players out of contract January/May. We can make Hoban the first priority and offer him any contract we want. IF we want Definitely. I'd rather he stayed so I hope you are right. My issue is with the wider point that a Championship club won't take him in a free of he proves his fitness with us because they'd rather spend lots of money. That's just nonsense. Link to comment
aberdeen1970 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, Ten Caat said: Read back. There's nowhere I've said he wasn't good enough. I have pointed out that he barely played for Watford before his injury problems. And I have certainly not said anywhere that they might take a risk on him. I've consistently said they definitely wont. Because they don't need to. Yes I'm convinced I will be proven correct We'll I hope we are both wrong and he stays with us. Link to comment
Ten Caat Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, aberdeen1970 said: We'll I hope we are both wrong and he stays with us. Eh? That was my whole point....that if he stays fit then I hope he signs on with us for 2/3 years. A big risk but one we on balance should take as we wouldn't be able to afford under normal circumstances. I just hope he doesn't think that earning a similar amount in the EFL nearer to home is a better option Link to comment
aberdeen1970 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Just now, Ten Caat said: Eh? That was my whole point....that if he stays fit then I hope he signs on with us for 2/3 years. A big risk but one we on balance should take as we wouldn't be able to afford under normal circumstances. I just hope he doesn't think that earning a similar amount in the EFL nearer to home is a better option We're going to have to agree to disagree until next summer at least. Just like we agree to disagree on whether Greg Leigh is a good signing or not. Link to comment
Tord31 Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 I think we should be thinking about pre contract offer to Marley Watkins 2 year contract offer to Connor McLennan 2 year contract offer to Scott Wright and by December a 2 or 3 year contract offer to Tommie Hoban Link to comment
slippers Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 People still adamant Scott Wright shouldn’t be rewarded with a new deal? Link to comment
The Boofon Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, slippers said: People still adamant Scott Wright should be rewarded with a new deal? That's nothing to be scared of. 1 3 Link to comment
aberdeen1970 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, slippers said: People still adamant Scott Wright should be rewarded with a new deal? Yep, of the numerous players going out of contract next summer I'd give deals to Wright, McLennan and Considine. And Hoban if he's willing to stay a bit longer. The rest can go. Taylor, Devlin, Main, Logan, Anderson are the main ones that come to mind. Niall has had his day too and we can put his wages to better use. Link to comment
Ten Caat Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 27 minutes ago, slippers said: People still adamant Scott Wright shouldn’t be rewarded with a new deal? Still think it's too early to judge. He's getting a regular game on merit but there have still been 2 or 3 games where he has been totally anonymous. But if he can maintain his general good form into January then yes I would give him another couple of years. Consistency of performance has always been Wright's achilles heel.....if he regresses into the Wright of previous seasons then it's goodbye. 1 Link to comment
aberdeen1970 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Just now, Ten Caat said: Still think it's too early to judge. He's getting a regular game on merit but there have still been 2 or 3 games where he has been totally anonymous. But if he can maintain his general good form into January then yes I would give him another couple of years. Consistency of performance has always been Wright's achilles heel.....if he regresses into the Wright of previous seasons then it's goodbye. January might be too late. We've been here before with other players. You have to have the conviction to make a decision one way or another before they can speak to other clubs in January. Since we have so many players going out of contract next summer it's a no brainer to try and extend Wright. Link to comment
Zander1903 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 45 minutes ago, slippers said: People still adamant Scott Wright shouldn’t be rewarded with a new deal? Last season maybe but he's gotta take the chances he gets, could be on quite a few goals so far but this season with Hedges he's certainly worth a deal Link to comment
WesthillWanderersFC Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 34 minutes ago, Ten Caat said: Still think it's too early to judge. He's getting a regular game on merit but there have still been 2 or 3 games where he has been totally anonymous. But if he can maintain his general good form into January then yes I would give him another couple of years. Consistency of performance has always been Wright's achilles heel.....if he regresses into the Wright of previous seasons then it's goodbye. I’m afraid players like Wright will be “totally anonymous” from time to time. Players of that style generally are like that. I think it’s the trade-off for creativity in other games. If he was a match-winner or creating things every week, he’d be playing at a far higher level than us. 1 Link to comment
WesthillWanderersFC Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 1 hour ago, aberdeen1970 said: Yep, of the numerous players going out of contract next summer I'd give deals to Wright, McLennan and Considine. And Hoban if he's willing to stay a bit longer. The rest can go. Taylor, Devlin, Main, Logan, Anderson are the main ones that come to mind. Niall has had his day too and we can put his wages to better use. Aye, I’d agree with this. The only one I’d have doubts about is Connor McLennan, as I question his “football brain”. He often seems to not know what run to make or pass to make & it ends up being rushed, but probably worth a 2 year contract. Link to comment
Tord31 Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 McGinn has managed to slip very far down the priority list. Hopefully still good for a few goals and assists this season Link to comment
aberdeen1970 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, Tord31 said: McGinn has managed to slip very far down the priority list. Hopefully still good for a few goals and assists this season Still will have a part to play off the bench as the season progresses. With Watkins out he'll get some chances in the two behind the striker at times. 1 Link to comment
maryhilldon Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 I'd like to see Wright get another contract. Good player, just inconsistent. Link to comment
Andy_123 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 9 hours ago, aberdeen1970 said: Still will have a part to play off the bench as the season progresses. With Watkins out he'll get some chances in the two behind the striker at times. Where he should have been playing since we re-signed him Link to comment
WesthillWanderersFC Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Dad said: He's an old bastard tord. Pot. Kettle Link to comment
IWannaBeADon Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 McGinn has quality left in him yet 1 Link to comment
IWannaBeADon Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 10 hours ago, WesthillWanderersFC said: Pot. Kettle 2 minutes ago, IWannaBeADon said: McGinn has quality left in him yet Link to comment
Ten Caat Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 4 hours ago, Dad said: I dinnae play for the Dons though WW you wee prick Come on now Tbf you have as good a chance of getting a game for us as Hernandez. Hoo mama Link to comment
Guest Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Wright should absolutely be offered a deal. As should Hedges. Two players that make us a good watch. Link to comment
Durrant Dived Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 16 minutes ago, ConsiCanBoogie1903 said: Wright should absolutely be offered a deal. As should Hedges. Two players that make us a good watch. Hedges contract is until 2022 doubt we will look at that this season. Link to comment
Guest Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Durrant Dived said: Hedges contract is until 2022 doubt we will look at that this season. I thought he was on a 2 year? Link to comment
DD1903 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Tords contract posts say 2022 Link to comment
Durrant Dived Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 https://www.afc.co.uk/2019/06/04/ryan-hedges-signs-pre-contract/ 3 years reported when he signed Link to comment
Tord31 Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 Aye Hedges is 2022 so I'd agree, rightly or wrongly, we won't be looking at that in the next 4-6 months. Hunners of players out of contract in 2021 so whether we are re-signing them or replacing them then there is more work required on that. Link to comment
Ten Caat Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 If Hedges maintains his form till after New Year and forces himself back into the Welsh squad then it might be prudent to offer him a new deal fairly sharpish. Whilst I don't think he will ever be of interest to EPL teams, mid table Championship clubs would certainly be. On a newish contract, his value in the transfer market is enhanced and being involved internationally enhances it further. Link to comment
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