That time of year, where decision’s will start to be made soon etc…
Squad as it stands come Summer:
UNDER CONTRACT FOR 2023
GK - Breeze*, Simons*.
DEF - Senior, Armer, Whelan, Mellish.
MID - Guy, Dixon.
WIDE - Gibson, Patrick, Bell.
STR - Dennis, Sho-Silva, Abrahams, Fishburn*.
(*Indicates 1st Year Pro)
OUT OF CONTRACT IN SUMMER
GK - Howard, Norman.
DEF - Mellor, Feeney*, McDonald.
MID - Riley, Devine, Devitt, Charters.
WIDE - Dickenson, Toure.
STR - Alessandra, Mampala.
(*Indicates Club Option available)
LOANEES BACK TO PARENT CLUB
GK - Jensen.
DEF - Roberts, Simeu.
STR - Omotoye, Windsor.
Thoughts folks?
I’d be offering deals to Howard (Though could see him saying no?), Riley, Charters and Devitt. Also using Feeney’s option (Or better longer term deal!)
I’d look to move Abrahams on of those signed up too.
The rest of those out of contract just haven’t performed consistently enough…
(Updated Feeney & Dixon)
Squad as it stands come Summer:
UNDER CONTRACT FOR 2023
GK - Breeze*, Simons*.
DEF - Senior, Armer, Whelan, Mellish.
MID - Guy, Dixon.
WIDE - Gibson, Patrick, Bell.
STR - Dennis, Sho-Silva, Abrahams, Fishburn*.
(*Indicates 1st Year Pro)
OUT OF CONTRACT IN SUMMER
GK - Howard, Norman.
DEF - Mellor, Feeney*, McDonald.
MID - Riley, Devine, Devitt, Charters.
WIDE - Dickenson, Toure.
STR - Alessandra, Mampala.
(*Indicates Club Option available)
LOANEES BACK TO PARENT CLUB
GK - Jensen.
DEF - Roberts, Simeu.
STR - Omotoye, Windsor.
Thoughts folks?
I’d be offering deals to Howard (Though could see him saying no?), Riley, Charters and Devitt. Also using Feeney’s option (Or better longer term deal!)
I’d look to move Abrahams on of those signed up too.
The rest of those out of contract just haven’t performed consistently enough…
(Updated Feeney & Dixon)
I don't know if Skelton needs to go but I would like to see another coach. We can definitely improve on set pieces.
What we need.
I think we need a keeper. Howard can't go on forever.
All the 4, armer, Mellor, Dickinson, Senior, full backs have struggled because of fitness. Dickinson, because of previous injuries. I'm worried about senior, I hope he will come back at 100%. A loanee who could play both sides with pace would be very useful.
Centre midfield. Devitt was good for half a dozen games. Guy has played well. The rest? Devine and whelan aren't up to much. Riley looks OK but no one plays him. I think we need 1 or two in. Someone who can pick the ball up, carry it 20 yards forward and lay off a paddy.
Gibson looks good on the right, need a copy on the left. If Patrick is going to play number 9, we need someone with pace on the left. Dickinson and armer are too slow to attack.
Up front Dennis is intelligent but not prolific. Toby gets in good positions but neither look great without Patrick. A target man would be a good variant.
Wighton is still on loan at arbroath and looking for a club. Colchester reserve keeper is well thought of. We need a target list. We have a good base in the squad, but we need the right balance.
Craig Wighton who I’ve seen play and is awful and the Colchester reserve keeper? Glad your not in charge of recruitment next season. If Simmo’s here next season we will be going for some established quality players.
Norman, Dickinson. Allesandra. McDonald. Mellor. I’d exit. I can’t see Riley sticking around. Those waves freed up should be enough to get in 3-5 good players.
Of those under contract I’d hope they’d move on Mellish, Whelan and Abrahams.
Of those out of contract keep Feeney and Riley and possibly Howard.
Of those out of contract keep Feeney and Riley and possibly Howard.
Howard and Feeney are decent, I'd keep them. Riley and Mellor too, but more in a squad sense.
Sounds like everyone has had their ‘chance’?
🗨️Simmo: “I think I’m probably right in saying everybody’s had an opportunity, so there’s nobody sitting in the wings who can be thinking, ‘Well, I haven’t played’...we have to be better and not finish with a whimper" #cufc @newsandstar https://t.co/1k5qAixU5P
— Jon Colman (@joncolman) April 26, 2022
Sounds like everyone has had their ‘chance’?
🗨️Simmo: “I think I’m probably right in saying everybody’s had an opportunity, so there’s nobody sitting in the wings who can be thinking, ‘Well, I haven’t played’...we have to be better and not finish with a whimper" #cufc @newsandstar https://t.co/1k5qAixU5P
— Jon Colman (@joncolman) April 26, 2022
I feel that we're going to see a good number go but not a full clear out, from other statements made , it sounds like he feels that they are some underperforming players before he joined he can develop.
Simmo says he's "99.9%" sure of the decisions he's going to make come the end of the season. But he expects top professional standards from all his players right to the final whistle on Saturday #cufc @newsandstarhttps://t.co/WLIra35cYI
— Jon Colman (@joncolman) May 2, 2022
Think there may be one or two surprises, but I won’t question any decisions as I have full faith in Simpson’s judgement.
You're* boring me. Fixed that for you.
The truth might be boring, but it's still the truth.
The truth might be boring, but it's still the truth.
I'd offer deals to Howard, Riley, Charters & Devitt.
The rest can go really to allow Simpson the spaces to build a much better squad.
How anyone can argue for keeping the likes of Devine, McDonald or Mellor is beyond me. If we keep them then we can expect similar results next season. They aren't dreadful but we should be aiming higher now.
The rest can go really to allow Simpson the spaces to build a much better squad.
How anyone can argue for keeping the likes of Devine, McDonald or Mellor is beyond me. If we keep them then we can expect similar results next season. They aren't dreadful but we should be aiming higher now.
Are people wanting to offer a deal to Charters because he’s Cumbrian or because they genuinely think he’s all of a sudden going to be a first team player?
I'd offer deals to Howard, Riley, Charters & Devitt.
The rest can go really to allow Simpson the spaces to build a much better squad.
How anyone can argue for keeping the likes of Devine, McD
onald or Mellor is beyond me. If we keep them then we can expect similar results next season. They aren't dreadful but we should be aiming higher now.
We won the Euromillions or something? What are we going to pay all these higher calibre players with? We are still haemorrhaging £500K a year, Jenkins has turned off the taps, Day has left the phone off the hook and we haven't got a pot to pee in.
Yes Simmo may be good at polishing a turd but may be best to rein in expectations.
Barrow Fans Forum saying Matt Platt rumoured to be coming to Carlisle.
A defender and their best player, good news if true.
A defender and their best player, good news if true.
Are Oldham paying their players? Hart, Vaughan and Luamba all well thought of according to their fans board. Would be in budget
I’m afraid without regime change, it’s the ‘yellow goods’ section again
I doubt Simmo would have signed a 3 yr contract if he was told he had to shop in the yellow goods section.
Slowly but surely changes are going to happen.
I’m afraid without regime change, it’s the ‘yellow goods’ section again
I thought you were certain change was happening Laffy? That's a bit downbeat. You told us to sit back and enjoy the other day !
Charters has been doing well at Gateshead , although "Well " at national north level is very different to league 2 . He'll be 21 next season , still young but if we do offer him a deal it will probably be his last season to try and break through.
Apart from the Walsall match last season I can't recall a good performance.
Apart from the Walsall match last season I can't recall a good performance.
I’m afraid without regime change, it’s the ‘yellow goods’ section again
I thought you were certain change was happening Laffy? That's a bit downbeat. You told us to sit back and enjoy the other day !
He's been saying that for 18 months Trevor. He's just enjoying seeing the custodians squirm, regardless of the impact on the club.
Something must have been agreed between Simmo and the club. He made the point over and over he didn't want to stay if nothing changed. What he's been promised and if it happens is another thing, but I don't think he will have been told we can only afford the bargain bucket otherwise I don't think he would still be here.
Something must have been agreed between Simmo and the club. He made the point over and over he didn't want to stay if nothing changed. What he's been promised and if it happens is another thing, but I don't think he will have been told we can only afford the bargain bucket otherwise I don't think he would still be here.
Or perhaps Simpson always fancied the job and living here, and was always going to take it whatever. Perhaps he was simply speaking previously with an air of bravado.
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