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[andyram]

Would it be possible if someone on the forum could keep us up to date with all the new signings ,resignings are and players on the way out of the club.I was thinking maybe Tom Coates is doing such a good job with his weekly updates,he might be the man for the job? We can then keep a track of things during the winter months .

Edited by andyram, 04 August 2012 - 05:25 PM.

[DEWSBURY TIL I DIE]

Who would you like to be retained? and let go?

Heres my list

RETAIN LIST-

CRAVEN
BUCHANAN
SCOTT
ESDERS
FAAL
COSGROVE
WALKER
SPAVIN
FLANAGAN
BLAKE
CROSSLEY
JONES
NICHOLSON
SPICER
TONKS

RELEASE,

OLPHERTS
WAINWRIGHT
SMITH
AKAIDERE
TEBB
SOUTHERNWOOD
SCHOFIELD
SAMUELS

Id also try retain Joe Chandler. The nucleus is there for a good team if we can retain the list above and add more quality to it but we will have clubs after Craven and Crossley.

[fredm]

I think one or two from that top list might be leaving

[grumpyoldram]

Who would you like to be retained? and let go?

Heres my list

RETAIN LIST-

CRAVEN
BUCHANAN
SCOTT
ESDERS
FAAL
COSGROVE
WALKER
SPAVIN
FLANAGAN
BLAKE
CROSSLEY
JONES
NICHOLSON
SPICER
TONKS

RELEASE,

OLPHERTS
WAINWRIGHT
SMITH
AKAIDERE
TEBB
SOUTHERNWOOD
SCHOFIELD
SAMUELS

Id also try retain Joe Chandler. The nucleus is there for a good team if we can retain the list above and add more quality to it but we will have clubs after Craven and Crossley.

Why olpherts - the lad literally hasn't been given a chance. He looked OK in the friendlies. TBH, I'd only keep buchanan,esders,craven,faal,jones, flanagan,crossley and spicer,the rest aren't good enough to get us into the playoffs. Realistically we'll lose most of the ones I'd keep and sign most of the ones I wouldn't - unless there is a change of coach of course.

[Tom Coates]

I'll put any information I get from the club on here.

[Blind side johnny]

Why olpherts - the lad literally hasn't been given a chance. He looked OK in the friendlies. TBH, I'd only keep buchanan,esders,craven,faal,jones, flanagan,crossley and spicer,the rest aren't good enough to get us into the playoffs. Realistically we'll lose most of the ones I'd keep and sign most of the ones I wouldn't - unless there is a change of coach of course.

A bit unfair on Walker, Tonks and Blake I reckon GOR. Tonks in particular has been outstanding in a couple of recent matches and, without Walker's kicking and tackling we would be in dire straights.

[Netherton Ram]

Walker is a good goal kicker but his in play kicking is appalling, he very rarely does it apart from on the last tackle. We need somebody that kicks well in play. This is an area we are greatly lacking in.

[grumpyoldram]

A bit unfair on Walker, Tonks and Blake I reckon GOR. Tonks in particular has been outstanding in a couple of recent matches and, without Walker's kicking and tackling we would be in dire straights.

Good goalkicker yes - good stand off no - half back has been a weak link since we were promoted. Blake is a shadow of the player he was before injury last year, and tonks seems a bit erratic, although on his day he is OK. How many of the players I would release do you think would be approached by any of the top six clubs. Of course if we are just looking to survive again next season, I reckon they'll do a job.

[Blind side johnny]

Good goalkicker yes - good stand off no - half back has been a weak link since we were promoted. Blake is a shadow of the player he was before injury last year, and tonks seems a bit erratic, although on his day he is OK. How many of the players I would release do you think would be approached by any of the top six clubs. Of course if we are just looking to survive again next season, I reckon they'll do a job.

Next season could bring lots of changes if the proposed amendments to the SL academies are implemented, but that thought is just depressing.

I reckon we will be planning to do as well as possible within the constraints of an affordable budget, which will mean targeting top six but not panicking if we fail to achieve that. When the season comes to a close the clubs will be in the same order in the league, approximately, as their expenditure on players.

[sparks1]

A bit unfair on Walker, Tonks and Blake I reckon GOR. Tonks in particular has been outstanding in a couple of recent matches and, without Walker's kicking and tackling we would be in dire straights.

walker is not a stand off, never will be. luke blake also is not good enough. tonks i agree has been good in last couple of games. add to that list spaven who also isnt good enough. akidere today was dreadful, why he has made starting line up is beyond me. new coach is needed badly and get rid of matt walker and adam hayes too. new ideas and approach is needed otherwise it will be same old.

[grumpyoldram]

Next season could bring lots of changes if the proposed amendments to the SL academies are implemented, but that thought is just depressing.

I reckon we will be planning to do as well as possible within the constraints of an affordable budget, which will mean targeting top six but not panicking if we fail to achieve that. When the season comes to a close the clubs will be in the same order in the league, approximately, as their expenditure on players.

The depressing thing is that I think survival will be the main objective next season and top six a faint but not unatainable hope. Still, who cares, I'll have my favourite combination - the continued existence of my beloved club and something to moan about.

[Rambo]

Ins: a new coach
Out: warren jowitt

[Blind side johnny]

The depressing thing is that I think survival will be the main objective next season and top six a faint but not unatainable hope. Still, who cares, I'll have my favourite combination - the continued existence of my beloved club and something to moan about.

Exactly! The only fundamental requirement - as long as we don't become a SL nursery club in the process that is.

[HaroldShand]

A better coach and with the squad that you have a top 6 place would have been a realistic achievement this season. In terms of playing staff, you should have be aiming for the top 4 in 2012.

[grumpyoldram]

A better coach and with the squad that you have a top 6 place would have been a realistic achievement this season. In terms of playing staff, you should have be aiming for the top 4 in 2012.

If some of the fev posters are to be belived, at least two of our player of the season candidates are going - can't help but think more will follow. I suppose it will depend on the quality of their replacements.

[bigboyroy]

Good goalkicker yes - good stand off no - half back has been a weak link since we were promoted. Blake is a shadow of the player he was before injury last year, and tonks seems a bit erratic, although on his day he is OK. How many of the players I would release do you think would be approached by any of the top six clubs. Of course if we are just looking to survive again next season, I reckon they'll do a job.

[jt]

If some of the fev posters are to be belived, at least two of our player of the season candidates are going - can't help but think more will follow. I suppose it will depend on the quality of their replacements.


Who are the two that you have heard

[bulldogs17]

is ed barber still with you. went to college with him and always thought he had lots of ability but isn't listed above. has he left?

[Blind side johnny]

is ed barber still with you. went to college with him and always thought he had lots of ability but isn't listed above. has he left?

Yep, as has Andy Smith.

[bulldogs17]

Yep, as has Andy Smith.

cheers bsj hadn't heard