Blackandamber wrote: April 2nd, 2024, 9:34 am Nobody has mentioned Bogle. Is he out of contract?

Stan A. Einstein wrote: April 1st, 2024, 11:46 pm

wattsville_boy wrote: April 1st, 2024, 11:28 pm

wattsville_boy wrote: April 1st, 2024, 11:25 pm I'm sure Chris Finn (Head of Football Operations) will have a number of likely signings for each position and will have names ready to go for when the retained list is made post-season. Not entirely sure whether Clarke is signed up for another season, so if him and Delaney leave that's three CB's County could be looking to bring in. Drysdale would be a no on his injury record.

Need full backs, like McLoughlin, who defend but also add to attack. County seem to get a collection of wing-backs who can't defend. It does make you wonder what these PL/Championship teams teach in their Academy nowadays. Lewis is a no from me unless he's told to stay on the wing and not get in the way of the defenders defending. Actually it's just a no, no way...

Can Bennett do another season? He's useful for covering two positions and probably should get a years extension for that reason alone. But midfield needs some work as it's so often over-run by opponents (as it has for many seasons). I like Charsley and thought he started the season on fire. He's not recovered that form post-injury but should be part of the midfield going forward. My personal opinion is that County need a midfield four and one of that four needs to be an enforcer-type player. And how about wingers that will put in decent balls for the strikers. Wood if still contracted for next season should be kept on. He could become a winger.

Onto Strikers. I still think Evans will be playing for County next season and am hopefully that Jephcott will be better after a good pre-season. I've always been a no for Zanzala but he has made some decent contributions since coming back from injury and I might gamble on him being better for a decent pre-season. Logic would suggest that he can't possibly have any more injuries to come and I can't see there being a great demand for his services with his injury record. Bogle would be a definite no. He seems lazy and has had at least a couple of hissy-fits when substituted. County would need to find a 'big un' up front to take his place (if such a thing still exists in any great numbers anymore). Rai could do with going out on loan.

So at least two full backs, two or three CB's, three midfielders (one enforcer, two wingers) and at least one striker. That seems like a major rebuild (again)...

Of course this depends on Coughlin remaining for next season. If Stan is correct and HJ is going to bring in a different Manager then it'll be a bigger rebuild...

I didn't say that Coughlan was going. I said that it would not surprise me if he were removed. Nuanced point I know but saying something might happen is not the same as saying it will happen.

I agree entirely with your assumption that if Graham Coughlan is remived there will be a bigger rebuild. Also to be clear I think Graham Coughlan has done a great job, and if it were my decision I'd do everthing I could to keep him at the club.

wattsville_boy wrote: April 2nd, 2024, 1:11 pm

I was merely speculating on your speculation...

wattsville_boy wrote: April 1st, 2024, 11:25 pm I'm sure Chris Finn (Head of Football Operations) will have a number of likely signings for each position and will have names ready to go for when the retained list is made post-season. Not entirely sure whether Clarke is signed up for another season, so if him and Delaney leave that's three CB's County could be looking to bring in. Drysdale would be a no on his injury record.

Need full backs, like McLoughlin, who defend but also add to attack. County seem to get a collection of wing-backs who can't defend. It does make you wonder what these PL/Championship teams teach in their Academy nowadays. Lewis is a no from me unless he's told to stay on the wing and not get in the way of the defenders defending. Actually it's just a no, no way...

Can Bennett do another season? He's useful for covering two positions and probably should get a years extension for that reason alone. But midfield needs some work as it's so often over-run by opponents (as it has for many seasons). I like Charsley and thought he started the season on fire. He's not recovered that form post-injury but should be part of the midfield going forward. My personal opinion is that County need a midfield four and one of that four needs to be an enforcer-type player. And how about wingers that will put in decent balls for the strikers. Wood if still contracted for next season should be kept on. He could become a winger.

Onto Strikers. I still think Evans will be playing for County next season and am hopefully that Jephcott will be better after a good pre-season. I've always been a no for Zanzala but he has made some decent contributions since coming back from injury and I might gamble on him being better for a decent pre-season. Logic would suggest that he can't possibly have any more injuries to come and I can't see there being a great demand for his services with his injury record. Bogle would be a definite no. He seems lazy and has had at least a couple of hissy-fits when substituted. County would need to find a 'big un' up front to take his place (if such a thing still exists in any great numbers anymore). Rai could do with going out on loan.

So at least two full backs, two or three CB's, three midfielders (one enforcer, two wingers) and at least one striker. That seems like a major rebuild (again)...

Chepstow'sFine wrote: April 3rd, 2024, 10:40 pm

wattsville_boy wrote: April 1st, 2024, 11:25 pm I'm sure Chris Finn (Head of Football Operations) will have a number of likely signings for each position and will have names ready to go for when the retained list is made post-season. Not entirely sure whether Clarke is signed up for another season, so if him and Delaney leave that's three CB's County could be looking to bring in. Drysdale would be a no on his injury record.

Need full backs, like McLoughlin, who defend but also add to attack. County seem to get a collection of wing-backs who can't defend. It does make you wonder what these PL/Championship teams teach in their Academy nowadays. Lewis is a no from me unless he's told to stay on the wing and not get in the way of the defenders defending. Actually it's just a no, no way...

Can Bennett do another season? He's useful for covering two positions and probably should get a years extension for that reason alone. But midfield needs some work as it's so often over-run by opponents (as it has for many seasons). I like Charsley and thought he started the season on fire. He's not recovered that form post-injury but should be part of the midfield going forward. My personal opinion is that County need a midfield four and one of that four needs to be an enforcer-type player. And how about wingers that will put in decent balls for the strikers. Wood if still contracted for next season should be kept on. He could become a winger.

Onto Strikers. I still think Evans will be playing for County next season and am hopefully that Jephcott will be better after a good pre-season. I've always been a no for Zanzala but he has made some decent contributions since coming back from injury and I might gamble on him being better for a decent pre-season. Logic would suggest that he can't possibly have any more injuries to come and I can't see there being a great demand for his services with his injury record. Bogle would be a definite no. He seems lazy and has had at least a couple of hissy-fits when substituted. County would need to find a 'big un' up front to take his place (if such a thing still exists in any great numbers anymore). Rai could do with going out on loan.

So at least two full backs, two or three CB's, three midfielders (one enforcer, two wingers) and at least one striker. That seems like a major rebuild (again)...

This pretty much sums up my thoughts. I think we'll do well to keep Macca as moneybags L2 clubs will no doubt test our resolve on him. I do think Evans will go and I do think Jephcott will come good. I think we will get a major rebuild in the summer....

Percy plunkett wrote: April 6th, 2024, 1:42 pm It will depend on what HJ has in mind.If the remit remains where avoiding relegation and a cup run is all we want then,I don’t see many players leaving as we are easily good enough to stay up.If HJ wants to be more positive then a few need to be moved on.

OLDCROMWELLIAN wrote: April 6th, 2024, 2:08 pm

Percy plunkett wrote: April 6th, 2024, 1:42 pm It will depend on what HJ has in mind.If the remit remains where avoiding relegation and a cup run is all we want then,I don’t see many players leaving as we are easily good enough to stay up.If HJ wants to be more positive then a few need to be moved on.

Seems to me that GC latest comments have answered that, when he says He will be sitting down face to face with those out of contract after the last match, and doesn't expect many changes. Suspect his biggest challenge will be getting Delany to sign a new contract. Imagine he'll be looking for a more financially lucrative deal elsewhere.
If as you say HJ wants to move a few on that will cost and given our latest turnover figures, would involve him dipping further into his own pocket. Really can't see that happening.

Percy plunkett wrote: April 6th, 2024, 2:24 pm

OLDCROMWELLIAN wrote: April 6th, 2024, 2:08 pm

Percy plunkett wrote: April 6th, 2024, 1:42 pm It will depend on what HJ has in mind.If the remit remains where avoiding relegation and a cup run is all we want then,I don’t see many players leaving as we are easily good enough to stay up.If HJ wants to be more positive then a few need to be moved on.

Seems to me that GC latest comments have answered that, when he says He will be sitting down face to face with those out of contract after the last match, and doesn't expect many changes. Suspect his biggest challenge will be getting Delany to sign a new contract. Imagine he'll be looking for a more financially lucrative deal elsewhere.
If as you say HJ wants to move a few on that will cost and given our latest turnover figures, would involve him dipping further into his own pocket. Really can't see that happening.

It would depend on Delaney’s injury.He might be glad of an offer to come to pre season training and a short contract if he has a longer term problem.

OLDCROMWELLIAN wrote: April 6th, 2024, 2:08 pm

Percy plunkett wrote: April 6th, 2024, 1:42 pm It will depend on what HJ has in mind.If the remit remains where avoiding relegation and a cup run is all we want then,I don’t see many players leaving as we are easily good enough to stay up.If HJ wants to be more positive then a few need to be moved on.

Seems to me that GC latest comments have answered that, when he says He will be sitting down face to face with those out of contract after the last match, and doesn't expect many changes. Suspect his biggest challenge will be getting Delany to sign a new contract. Imagine he'll be looking for a more financially lucrative deal elsewhere.
If as you say HJ wants to move a few on that will cost and given our latest turnover figures, would involve him dipping further into his own pocket. Really can't see that happening.

Amberexile wrote: April 6th, 2024, 5:31 pm

OLDCROMWELLIAN wrote: April 6th, 2024, 2:08 pm

Percy plunkett wrote: April 6th, 2024, 1:42 pm It will depend on what HJ has in mind.If the remit remains where avoiding relegation and a cup run is all we want then,I don’t see many players leaving as we are easily good enough to stay up.If HJ wants to be more positive then a few need to be moved on.

Seems to me that GC latest comments have answered that, when he says He will be sitting down face to face with those out of contract after the last match, and doesn't expect many changes. Suspect his biggest challenge will be getting Delany to sign a new contract. Imagine he'll be looking for a more financially lucrative deal elsewhere.
If as you say HJ wants to move a few on that will cost and given our latest turnover figures, would involve him dipping further into his own pocket. Really can't see that happening.

GC should be sat down right now with players out of contract who played today. That was unacceptable. Again.

Exile 1976 wrote: April 6th, 2024, 6:18 pm Jephcott was completely anonymous. Rai, whilst not being anywhere near the finished article, would have put in more of a shift that he did. Jephcott has been a big ol’ waste of money.