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Post by thesensationaljt on Jan 11, 2019 12:00:56 GMT 1
Maybe Rick needs the money to buy a 2 goals a season striker....... But we've already got one of those! Amadi Holloway. 12 goals in 5 seasons.
Yes but can you imaging the sheer firepower of having two of them?
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Post by tvor on Jan 11, 2019 12:22:25 GMT 1
Bryn Morris has 6 months left on his contract so the club really have no choice but to sell him now. Midfield is not our problem area and Rickets inherited a bloated squad that he is now sorting out but there is still some way to go. There is plenty of choice but to sell him now. He could be offered a contract extension and then, if necessary, loaned out again for example. Or he could be used by Town for the remainder of the season. If Ricketts persists with the midfield diamond the only proper cover he currently has for those four positions are Edwards, who is probably not yet close to match fitness, or Loft. In midfield many of those players currently at the club may not be here in August. Grant, Docherty and Loft for example. Why not start planning for using a talented young player like Morris next season by bringing him back into the fold now.
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Post by Stewie Shrew on Jan 11, 2019 12:24:20 GMT 1
Are you his bloody agent or something?
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Post by trojanskin on Jan 11, 2019 12:28:50 GMT 1
Bryn Morris has 6 months left on his contract so the club really have no choice but to sell him now. Midfield is not our problem area and Rickets inherited a bloated squad that he is now sorting out but there is still some way to go. There is plenty of choice but to sell him now. He could be offered a contract extension and then, if necessary, loaned out again for example. Or he could be used by Town for the remainder of the season. If Ricketts persists with the midfield diamond the only proper cover he currently has for those four positions are Edwards, who is probably not yet close to match fitness, or Loft. In midfield many of those players currently at the club may not be here in August. Grant, Docherty and Loft for example. Why not start planning for using a talented young player like Morris next season by bringing him back into the fold now. Or he could refuse said contract extension & go for nowt..
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Post by tvor on Jan 11, 2019 12:32:13 GMT 1
He could but it would be nice to know that they club had made the effort, maybe they are? Ricketts hasn't said he doesn't want to keep him, so we'll see what happens.
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Post by gtismygod on Jan 11, 2019 12:32:57 GMT 1
I don't understand.
Why don't we just give him a few games and see what level he's at? If he looks a tidy player then offer him a good deal and keep him. If he doesn't look like he's up to it then he's out of contract in the summer anyway.
Why lose him now for a very small fee without even giving him a chance? Strange business.
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Post by bobbytheblock19er on Jan 11, 2019 12:36:19 GMT 1
I don't understand. Why don't we just give him a few games and see what level he's at? If he looks a tidy player then offer him a good deal and keep him. If he doesn't look like he's up to it then he's out of contract in the summer anyway. Why lose him now for a very small fee without even giving him a chance? Strange business. if he plays for us he can only go to Wycombe again this season . If Portsmouth are in for him the fee could be pretty decent .
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Post by northwestman on Jan 11, 2019 12:40:23 GMT 1
He could but it would be nice to know that they club had made the effort, maybe they are? Ricketts hasn't said he doesn't want to keep him, so we'll see what happens. He has! 'The central midfielder, part of last season's run to the League One play-off final, is not part of Sam Ricketts' plans'. (Shropshire Star)
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Post by gtismygod on Jan 11, 2019 12:49:23 GMT 1
I don't understand. Why don't we just give him a few games and see what level he's at? If he looks a tidy player then offer him a good deal and keep him. If he doesn't look like he's up to it then he's out of contract in the summer anyway. Why lose him now for a very small fee without even giving him a chance? Strange business. if he plays for us he can only go to Wycombe again this season . If Portsmouth are in for him the fee could be pretty decent . I disagree, I think the fee will be very small given the fact that he's out of contract in six months. Even if we do sell him, we're only going to reinvest the money in trying to bring in another central midfielder in the summer when Docherty leaves. Keep him till the summer I say.
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Post by northwestman on Jan 11, 2019 12:51:18 GMT 1
There is plenty of choice but to sell him now. He could be offered a contract extension and then, if necessary, loaned out again for example. Or he could be used by Town for the remainder of the season. If Ricketts persists with the midfield diamond the only proper cover he currently has for those four positions are Edwards, who is probably not yet close to match fitness, or Loft. In midfield many of those players currently at the club may not be here in August. Grant, Docherty and Loft for example. Why not start planning for using a talented young player like Morris next season by bringing him back into the fold now. Or he could refuse said contract extension & go for nowt.. No. He'd still be under 24 (born 25th April 1996) so we'd still be entitled to compensation.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2019 13:39:27 GMT 1
I don't understand. Why don't we just give him a few games and see what level he's at? If he looks a tidy player then offer him a good deal and keep him. If he doesn't look like he's up to it then he's out of contract in the summer anyway. Why lose him now for a very small fee without even giving him a chance? Strange business.
Ricketts has already said that the squad is too big and I suspect he needs to get rid of players before he can bring any in. We may have some players who clubs aren't interested in, we may have some who aren't willing to go, in Morris we have a player who we decided wasn't good enough at the start of the season and now have clubs after him who are (presumably) willing to pay money for him. Therefore it shouldn't be a great surprise that we are willing to let him go. It may be that we don't really want to sell him but the funds brought in/saved can contribute to a good keeper/left back/striker so we are making the pragmatic decision to sell.
Or another possibility could be simply down to Morris doesn't want to stay here, since he came here he has never been a regular and has been sent out on loan, he has a choice of a promotion challenge or a relegation battle with a club where he has never really settled, not a difficult choice is it.
And it's all well and good saying "just give him a few games and see what level he's at", but if he doesn't fit in the team then all of a sudden we are stuck with an unhappy player earning a wage for 6 months
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Post by blueboy62 on Jan 11, 2019 16:07:17 GMT 1
I'm sure the club will have had him watched at Wycombe and made a decision on that. He wouldnt get in our team even as cover as we'd probably change formation. We have Whalley,Edwards and Gilliead to come in as well. A move to Portsmouth or Luton would be very attractive to him. He is still young and needs regular games if he is to realise his true potential. Good luck to him.
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Post by bobbytheblock19er on Jan 11, 2019 16:14:55 GMT 1
if he plays for us he can only go to Wycombe again this season . If Portsmouth are in for him the fee could be pretty decent . I disagree, I think the fee will be very small given the fact that he's out of contract in six months. Even if we do sell him, we're only going to reinvest the money in trying to bring in another central midfielder in the summer when Docherty leaves. Keep him till the summer I say. id rather spend the transfer fee on a goalkeeper
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Post by trojanskin on Jan 11, 2019 17:25:13 GMT 1
Really dunna know why all the fuss. Yes he's a decent player but no, he wouldnt get many starts here. He knows that too so he'll be wanting to go elsewhere & get gametime & good luck to him.
We all move on...
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Post by wayahead on Jan 11, 2019 18:45:56 GMT 1
If I’m perfectly honest, I fail to see what Laurent has offered us so far?? Whether CAM is his natural/best position, I’m not sure? I think Morris has been a very tidy player whenever he has played for us? Unlucky not to score at Wembley when his shot hit the bar. And has notched 3 times as many goals as Laurent so far this season!! I agree on Laurent. Decent between the boxes in terms of running but technically way below what we need, especially in both boxes. It’s no surprise we still continue to be rather toothless. Disagree. Fail to see what Laurent offers? Technically way below what we need? Not to both Laurent offers loads and does so much for the team, playing out of position. Many of us congratulated Ryan Haynes on his performance against Stoke, but very little did the same for Laurent, who provide the ultimate protection.
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Post by thesensationaljt on Jan 11, 2019 19:08:21 GMT 1
If Portsmouth offered us an undisclosed fee, I don't think we'd be in a position to turn that sort of money down.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2019 0:05:15 GMT 1
I would be disappointed to see Bryn leave as I think he could do a good job for us. But saying that I used to bang the drum for Aaron Wildig and I was disappointed when we let him go...so in a nutshell what do I know 😁😁😁
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Post by venceremos on Jan 12, 2019 1:18:26 GMT 1
I would be disappointed to see Bryn leave as I think he could do a good job for us. But saying that I used to bang the drum for Aaron Wildig and I was disappointed when we let him go...so in a nutshell what do I know 😁😁😁 Haha, yeah, me too. But then I thought Jordan Clark was worth keeping and I might have got that one right.
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Post by Mortgagehound on Jan 12, 2019 7:56:52 GMT 1
I would be disappointed to see Bryn leave as I think he could do a good job for us. But saying that I used to bang the drum for Aaron Wildig and I was disappointed when we let him go...so in a nutshell what do I know 😁😁😁 Haha, yeah, me too. But then I thought Jordan Clark was worth keeping and I might have got that one right. Agreed
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Post by zenfootball2 on Jan 12, 2019 8:27:55 GMT 1
I would be disappointed to see Bryn leave as I think he could do a good job for us. But saying that I used to bang the drum for Aaron Wildig and I was disappointed when we let him go...so in a nutshell what do I know 😁😁😁 i have lost count of players i personally rated and only for them to sit warming the bench or go through the door, so i am also in the what do i know club. personally i also like Bryn
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Post by shrewder on Jan 12, 2019 8:40:57 GMT 1
The problem today is fans want instant success, which in turn if new players don't hit the ground running, then they are soon cast aside.
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Post by davycrockett on Jan 12, 2019 9:17:48 GMT 1
Always thought he was a quality player when he arrived, played well helping us escape relegation under Hurst earring himself a 2 year contract... Couldn’t maintain a first team position in our ‘golden’ year due to the quality Hurst brought in and our fantastic run at the beginning of last season but I couldn’t understand why Askey sent him out on loan at the beginning of this season. He’s proved his quality at Wycombe attracting interest from the top end of the table yet Ricketts who’s got a long way to go to prove his ability isn’t interested in bringing him back.
Yet another quality player Town have failed to bring on that will no doubt achieve more else where.....
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Post by Chief Inspector Swan on Jan 12, 2019 10:20:58 GMT 1
Yet another quality player Town have failed to bring on that will no doubt achieve more else where..... Hello Davy Crockett, one hopes you are well! I haven’t forgotten about that pint you owe me fella. As to your point, Swan Constabulary believe that there are no more or no fewer of these types than is experienced by any club. We feel the tone conveyed by “yet another” is therefore a fallacy.
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Post by davycrockett on Jan 12, 2019 11:09:50 GMT 1
Yet another quality player Town have failed to bring on that will no doubt achieve more else where..... Hello Davy Crockett, one hopes you are well! I haven’t forgotten about that pint you owe me fella. As to your point, Swan Constabulary believe that there are no more or no fewer of these types than is experienced by any club. We feel the tone conveyed by “yet another” is therefore a fallacy. Slight difference here is he’s done well on loan and also attracted interest from two teams who have recruited well and attracted top players through their scouting net work.... both teams competing for promotion strengthening for a push for promotion (something we failed to do last year) A target of Nathen Jones before he moved on and Kenny Jackett yet Rickets with his very limited league managerial experience isn’t interested..... maybe instruction from above but if that’s the case not a great record so far this season in recruiting a successor to Hurst and building a winning team 🍺 cheers 👍
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Post by blueboy62 on Jan 12, 2019 11:28:11 GMT 1
Maybe Morris made it clear he wouldnt sign a contract extension.
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Post by ssshrew on Jan 12, 2019 11:29:52 GMT 1
I suspect that may well be the case. He may well have developed a taste for working darn souff!!!!
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Post by tvor on Jan 12, 2019 19:41:28 GMT 1
He could but it would be nice to know that they club had made the effort, maybe they are? Ricketts hasn't said he doesn't want to keep him, so we'll see what happens. He has! 'The central midfielder, part of last season's run to the League One play-off final, is not part of Sam Ricketts' plans'. (Shropshire Star) If Ricketts did previously say that then he certainly contracted himself in his interview with Stuart Dunn after the game today.
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Post by northwestman on Jan 12, 2019 19:44:51 GMT 1
He has! 'The central midfielder, part of last season's run to the League One play-off final, is not part of Sam Ricketts' plans'. (Shropshire Star) If Ricketts did previously say that then he certainly contracted himself in his interview with Stuart Dunn after the game today. Agreed. And what a poor interview it was. Sounded very defeatist in nature.
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Post by Feedo Gnasher on Jan 12, 2019 19:52:10 GMT 1
He could but it would be nice to know that they club had made the effort, maybe they are? Ricketts hasn't said he doesn't want to keep him, so we'll see what happens. He has! 'The central midfielder, part of last season's run to the League One play-off final, is not part of Sam Ricketts' plans'. (Shropshire Star) Far be it from me to point out that your quote from the Star is not a quote from Ricketts himself.
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Post by LetchworthShrew on Jan 12, 2019 19:55:56 GMT 1
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