| 25/26 Squad 01:02 - Apr 27 with 6972 views | Shun |
Does anyone (Chaff) have a list of who’s still contracted for next season? A relative of Kevin Dos Santos reported most of the youth team have been released, though I’m not sure which year group they were referring to.
Yes Chaff does! 
Out Of Contract
Aidan Barlow
Brad Kelly
Charlie Weston
Courtney Senior
Kairo Mitchell
Kyle Ferguson
Liam Hogan
Ian Henderson
Contracted for next season
Connor McBride
Devante Rodney
Ethan Ebanks-Landell
Fin Armstrong
Harvey Gilmour
Jake Burger
Kyron Gordon
Ryan East
Sam Beckwith
Tarryn Allarakhia
Tobi Adebayo-Rowling
Loans to return to parent clubs
Jack Kingdon (Manchester United)
Jay Bird (Exeter City)
Jid Okeke (Stockport County)
Jili Buyabu (Sheffield United)
Killian Barrett (Sheffield Wednesday)
Michael Adu-Poku (Watford)
Leon Ayinde (Ipswich Town)
Sam Waller (Burnley)
2nd year academy scholars out of contract
Ben Horne
Braden Edghill
Corey Edwards
Isaac Burgess
Joe Akpan
Joe Nicholson
Joel Street
Kevin Dos Santos
Lucas Bispo Martinez
Oscar Kelly
Will Clift
Academy players I'm not sure of when their scholarship is up
Will Handley
Leo Cooper
Jacob Rae
Somtobenna Chukwugbo
Players who signed first pro deals but not sure on contract length
John Dunlop
Brooklyn Bailey
Luke Mann
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| 25/26 Squad on 08:10 - Apr 27 with 3800 views | seasidedale |
I would thing it would be second year scholars, we usual offer terms to a couple of these, would think we would offer Cory Edward’s terms. On contract for next season are Gordon, Armstrong, east, EEL, Taryn, Gilmore, Rodney, rollings, burger, McBride and Beckwith , think I am right sure chaff will correct me |  | | |
| 25/26 Squad on 08:12 - Apr 27 with 3796 views | isitme |
I think (after speaking to the Oracle that is Chaff)
Ferguson
Senior
Barlow
Mitchell
Henderson
Are all out of contract. Everyone else has at least another season. I would offer Barlow another year and expect Edwards to be offered a pro contract. |  | | |
| 25/26 Squad on 08:17 - Apr 27 with 3794 views | TalkingSutty |
| 25/26 Squad on 08:12 - Apr 27 by isitme |
I think (after speaking to the Oracle that is Chaff)
Ferguson
Senior
Barlow
Mitchell
Henderson
Are all out of contract. Everyone else has at least another season. I would offer Barlow another year and expect Edwards to be offered a pro contract. |
I'd offer Barlow a two year contract, i think he's a great little player and is becoming more and more influential as the season progresses. Low sense of gravity, good first touch, links up play, runs with the ball and he's a tough nut. I hope McNulty is prioritising that. [Post edited 27 Apr 8:31]
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| 25/26 Squad on 08:31 - Apr 27 with 3732 views | nordenblue |
| 25/26 Squad on 08:17 - Apr 27 by TalkingSutty |
I'd offer Barlow a two year contract, i think he's a great little player and is becoming more and more influential as the season progresses. Low sense of gravity, good first touch, links up play, runs with the ball and he's a tough nut. I hope McNulty is prioritising that. [Post edited 27 Apr 8:31]
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Barlow is a level above where we currently are, id agree a 2 year deal is a good move | | | |
| 25/26 Squad on 08:33 - Apr 27 with 3727 views | TalkingSutty |
| 25/26 Squad on 08:31 - Apr 27 by nordenblue |
Barlow is a level above where we currently are, id agree a 2 year deal is a good move |
I rate Gilmour and East, i think Barlow is as good. | | | |
| 25/26 Squad on 08:45 - Apr 27 with 3688 views | fitzochris |
I think it’s also important to consider the loanees that will return to their parent clubs, and how we could instead sign more permanent, experienced players to build a squad for next season, rather than just a core first XI that sees us scrabbling for a make-do replacement when injuries/suspensions occur. [Post edited 27 Apr 8:46]
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| 25/26 Squad on 08:48 - Apr 27 with 3650 views | 442Dale |
I’d offer Ferguson a deal because he’s proven to be a reliable alternative in defence whenever he’s been called upon.
Whether he’d want to stay to play that role is another matter because he probably deserves and needs to be playing more regularly.
Oh, and a word on Kingdon. What a player that lad will be. Have actually thought he could have played a bigger role in recent weeks but we can’t argue with results. His ability across the pitch is undeniable though, he can play the wing back role with ease as well as centrally. [Post edited 27 Apr 8:50]
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| 25/26 Squad on 08:59 - Apr 27 with 3619 views | isitme |
| 25/26 Squad on 08:48 - Apr 27 by 442Dale |
I’d offer Ferguson a deal because he’s proven to be a reliable alternative in defence whenever he’s been called upon.
Whether he’d want to stay to play that role is another matter because he probably deserves and needs to be playing more regularly.
Oh, and a word on Kingdon. What a player that lad will be. Have actually thought he could have played a bigger role in recent weeks but we can’t argue with results. His ability across the pitch is undeniable though, he can play the wing back role with ease as well as centrally. [Post edited 27 Apr 8:50]
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I would love Kingdon on a full year loan. He looks a great prospect. | | | |
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| 25/26 Squad on 09:34 - Apr 27 with 3528 views | leedsdale |
| 25/26 Squad on 08:12 - Apr 27 by isitme |
I think (after speaking to the Oracle that is Chaff)
Ferguson
Senior
Barlow
Mitchell
Henderson
Are all out of contract. Everyone else has at least another season. I would offer Barlow another year and expect Edwards to be offered a pro contract. |
Weston and Kelly are also out of contract, but I’d be surprised if either get a deal. |  | | |
| 25/26 Squad on 09:46 - Apr 27 with 3468 views | 442Dale |
| 25/26 Squad on 09:34 - Apr 27 by leedsdale |
Weston and Kelly are also out of contract, but I’d be surprised if either get a deal. |
Weston is a strange one. He’s been leapfrogged by Burger, Edwards and now Barlow for the starting spot alongside Gilmour yet when he has played he’s done quite well. Certainly not looked out of his depth and contributed during that second half at Altrincham.
Would have no issue with him getting another year as an option in midfield. I’m incredibly repetitive about it, but we need to evolve with our formation to try a midfield three and that would mean having more options in there. Adding one more Peter Cavanagh type to what we have would be the preferred route. | |
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| 25/26 Squad on 11:01 - Apr 27 with 3360 views | SaxonDale |
| 25/26 Squad on 09:46 - Apr 27 by 442Dale |
Weston is a strange one. He’s been leapfrogged by Burger, Edwards and now Barlow for the starting spot alongside Gilmour yet when he has played he’s done quite well. Certainly not looked out of his depth and contributed during that second half at Altrincham.
Would have no issue with him getting another year as an option in midfield. I’m incredibly repetitive about it, but we need to evolve with our formation to try a midfield three and that would mean having more options in there. Adding one more Peter Cavanagh type to what we have would be the preferred route. |
Whilst I agree, that it would be great to have a midfield three utilised on a consistent basis, I'm not sure what formation we could use to go down that route. A switch to 4 at the back would be the obvious change but I'm not sure how that would impact TAR and Gordon.
A fair criticism of McNulty's recruitment was that he seemed to be almost caught off-guard by teams playing a low block against us and Kairo's game relies on space in behind the defence. Signing Bird (or someone who plays a similar style) would be the absolute priority.
I think Ferguson will be released, which would be a shame- through injuries and competition he's never had a consistent run of fixtures to prove himself. I think he could do well elsewhere.
I'd offer Barlow another year and Mitchell a new contract on reduced terms and with less guaranteed minutes. Would be surprised if he stays though.
Henderson can decide what he wants to do. |  | | |
| 25/26 Squad on 11:03 - Apr 27 with 3330 views | 442Dale |
| 25/26 Squad on 11:01 - Apr 27 by SaxonDale |
Whilst I agree, that it would be great to have a midfield three utilised on a consistent basis, I'm not sure what formation we could use to go down that route. A switch to 4 at the back would be the obvious change but I'm not sure how that would impact TAR and Gordon.
A fair criticism of McNulty's recruitment was that he seemed to be almost caught off-guard by teams playing a low block against us and Kairo's game relies on space in behind the defence. Signing Bird (or someone who plays a similar style) would be the absolute priority.
I think Ferguson will be released, which would be a shame- through injuries and competition he's never had a consistent run of fixtures to prove himself. I think he could do well elsewhere.
I'd offer Barlow another year and Mitchell a new contract on reduced terms and with less guaranteed minutes. Would be surprised if he stays though.
Henderson can decide what he wants to do. |
Three in midfield, two up front. | |
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| 25/26 Squad on 11:13 - Apr 27 with 3299 views | SaxonDale |
| 25/26 Squad on 11:03 - Apr 27 by 442Dale |
Three in midfield, two up front. |
Genuine question- do you think that would make us more defensive or offensive? Can see arguments either way! | | | |
| 25/26 Squad on 11:24 - Apr 27 with 3234 views | 442Dale |
| 25/26 Squad on 11:13 - Apr 27 by SaxonDale |
Genuine question- do you think that would make us more defensive or offensive? Can see arguments either way! |
Possibly both!
With a defensive midfielder behind two like East and Burger it would protect the defence and that player could help with how we manage games. Alternatively a two with an East/Burger behind a front two of Henderson and Rodney would play better to the strengths of someone like East who excelled in that position last season.
If nothing else, it would make the opposition think and that’s why I believe McNulty has been too formationally (?!) rigid this season. Simple changes to the formation mid-game would have won us more points, in my opinion. And the players could easily adapt to those changes. [Post edited 27 Apr 11:25]
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| 25/26 Squad on 11:46 - Apr 27 with 3196 views | turnthescrew |
| 25/26 Squad on 11:01 - Apr 27 by SaxonDale |
Whilst I agree, that it would be great to have a midfield three utilised on a consistent basis, I'm not sure what formation we could use to go down that route. A switch to 4 at the back would be the obvious change but I'm not sure how that would impact TAR and Gordon.
A fair criticism of McNulty's recruitment was that he seemed to be almost caught off-guard by teams playing a low block against us and Kairo's game relies on space in behind the defence. Signing Bird (or someone who plays a similar style) would be the absolute priority.
I think Ferguson will be released, which would be a shame- through injuries and competition he's never had a consistent run of fixtures to prove himself. I think he could do well elsewhere.
I'd offer Barlow another year and Mitchell a new contract on reduced terms and with less guaranteed minutes. Would be surprised if he stays though.
Henderson can decide what he wants to do. |
Henderson has already stated several times this season, that this will be his last.. He's still got it, no doubt about that, but real life beckons with his other business interests and young family. | | | |
| 25/26 Squad on 12:42 - Apr 27 with 3072 views | NorthernDale |
I would offer Ferguson a new contract, because he is a decent defender and I would like wise given new contracts to Barlow (2 year) and Hogan (1 year), he may even persuade Scott to sign for us . We would all love Henderson to put retirement off for one more year, hope the board will at least try. I think Mitchell will get offered a new contract, but will he sign, in that he may get offers. I would also offer Brad Kelly may get a new contract as well,
Somebody as posted on the forum that Corey Edwards and Oscar Kelly have been given new contracts, I hope this correct. | | | |
| 25/26 Squad on 13:14 - Apr 27 with 2986 views | jonahwhereru |
For me whatever happens in the playoffs I thank the squad needs to be revamped for next season. Promotion will mean that McBride,Hogan, Burger, Kelly, TA , Mitchell (who I have been a cheerleader for) and all the loanees will need to go. I could make a case for keeping just Rodney, has some decent league experience, the same for EEL and East. Gilmour could still play a part, while Beckwith is still developing, as is Edward and I think Barlow can play a level above. Gordon and TAR would be unlucky but I wouldn’t keep them. However if we stayed in the National League they can stay., but the others in the first paragraph need to go. A squad that went close the season before rarely do the job the next season. | | | |
| 25/26 Squad on 13:16 - Apr 27 with 2972 views | tony_roch975 |
| 25/26 Squad on 11:13 - Apr 27 by SaxonDale |
Genuine question- do you think that would make us more defensive or offensive? Can see arguments either way! |
I agree it would be useful to have the option of 3 in midfield - whether with a 3rd holding player or a more attacking option.
In fact when we play well with Hendo in the No 9 slot the other 2 strikers often find space in a midfield position to receive the ball as with Rodney yesterday for the Ayinde goal; in fact they both played with more positional flexibility - as with Ayinde on the left wing for the Hendo goal.
If playing with wing backs 2 wide strikers can block their space so having the other 2 players finding space centrally can be a lethal combination as Hartlepool discovered yesterday. | |
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| 25/26 Squad on 13:34 - Apr 27 with 2888 views | 442Dale |
| 25/26 Squad on 13:14 - Apr 27 by jonahwhereru |
For me whatever happens in the playoffs I thank the squad needs to be revamped for next season. Promotion will mean that McBride,Hogan, Burger, Kelly, TA , Mitchell (who I have been a cheerleader for) and all the loanees will need to go. I could make a case for keeping just Rodney, has some decent league experience, the same for EEL and East. Gilmour could still play a part, while Beckwith is still developing, as is Edward and I think Barlow can play a level above. Gordon and TAR would be unlucky but I wouldn’t keep them. However if we stayed in the National League they can stay., but the others in the first paragraph need to go. A squad that went close the season before rarely do the job the next season. |
Need to go? Burger and McBride could easily cope at a higher level. Gordon? He’s as good as any of the defenders we had during our last year in L2 and an improvement on the likes of numerous players who turned out for us in L1 (Canavan, Delaney, Roberts).I personally wouldn’t keep Hogan if EEL is fully fit again, because Ferguson would offer a better back up with the potential to develop, but would understand if he does get another deal.
TAR and Allarakhia would be doubts, but may have earnt the right for a chance at a higher level. Of course this is all a best case scenario discussion. | |
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| 25/26 Squad on 14:24 - Apr 27 with 2818 views | Edindale |
Is there a huge gulf in class with most teams in L2? For example Bromley have had a decent season (mainly due to the goals that Michael Cheek has scored).
Our squad needs two or three good class signings whether permanent (Hogan) or loanees (Kingdon). I would like to see a decent keeper who is our own and would like to see Waller back after injury if possible
Don't think we will keep Bird unless we are promoted. Otherwise proven performers like Linney (Alty) and Haughton (Fylde) would fit the bill in my opinion if they can be signed.
Must re-sign Barlow and I would definitely keep Ferguson and Burger who are both developing well.
Formation wise I think we are more solid and fluid when we play 3 in midfield and would suggest that this could be with wing backs if necessary. | | | |
| 25/26 Squad on 16:28 - Apr 27 with 2608 views | Shun |
| 25/26 Squad on 13:34 - Apr 27 by 442Dale |
Need to go? Burger and McBride could easily cope at a higher level. Gordon? He’s as good as any of the defenders we had during our last year in L2 and an improvement on the likes of numerous players who turned out for us in L1 (Canavan, Delaney, Roberts).I personally wouldn’t keep Hogan if EEL is fully fit again, because Ferguson would offer a better back up with the potential to develop, but would understand if he does get another deal.
TAR and Allarakhia would be doubts, but may have earnt the right for a chance at a higher level. Of course this is all a best case scenario discussion. |
I’m glad I’m not the only perplexed by that! Gordon and Beckwith are easily FL level. They’d both excel at League Two if not higher. Gilmour could definitely do well in the league above too (although, as I said yesterday, I think he’s better when not partnered with East). I think TAR could do well also, but I agree that I wouldn’t be offering Allarakhia a contract should we go up.
As for the loanees, Bird and Kingdon are the obvious standouts that we’d love to keep but will probably be unattainable. I’d like to see Ayinde again - he’s very inconsistent but he does have a real spark to him. As for the keepers, I’d be happy with Waller or Barrett. The rest can be returned.
As for those still under contract, I can’t fathom why Armstrong was ever given a 2-year contract. One of our strangest signings in recent years. | | | |
| 25/26 Squad on 21:54 - Apr 27 with 2311 views | nordenblue |
| 25/26 Squad on 11:46 - Apr 27 by turnthescrew |
Henderson has already stated several times this season, that this will be his last.. He's still got it, no doubt about that, but real life beckons with his other business interests and young family. |
His young family and business interests have been just fine fitting in around the football, there's no reason that couldn't still work for another season, I think folk underestimate quite how much free time these guys actually have, there's very good reason when loads of pro footballers are also very very good at golf too, that talent doesnt just usually happen playing once a month 🙄 | | | |
| 25/26 Squad on 22:02 - Apr 27 with 2278 views | turnthescrew |
| 25/26 Squad on 21:54 - Apr 27 by nordenblue |
His young family and business interests have been just fine fitting in around the football, there's no reason that couldn't still work for another season, I think folk underestimate quite how much free time these guys actually have, there's very good reason when loads of pro footballers are also very very good at golf too, that talent doesnt just usually happen playing once a month 🙄 |
He's retiring. He's said so. | | | |
| 25/26 Squad on 23:49 - Apr 27 with 2146 views | dingdangblue |
| 25/26 Squad on 22:02 - Apr 27 by turnthescrew |
He's retiring. He's said so. |
And what a way to go...
Hopefully at Wembley taking us back into the football league - now that would be some fairytale ending. |  |
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| 25/26 Squad on 11:34 - Apr 28 with 1688 views | 49thseason |
| 25/26 Squad on 08:59 - Apr 27 by isitme |
I would love Kingdon on a full year loan. He looks a great prospect. |
I suspect there will be a monumental clear-out at OT over the summer, there may be a number of younger players looking for clubs , especially the local lads. Bearing in mind that the Ogdens know Jim Ratcliffe, you would hope they have " had a word"....
Equally if Hendo isnt going to play next season, his salary might be enough to attract Bird or a similar player. Equally, after a dodgy couple of games back from injury EEL improved sufficiently to be a decent addition next season, but will Hogan want to play secong fiddle, and what of Ferguson who at 25 really needs to be starting games?Edwards has been a revalation coming into the team as though he had been playing for years. The basis of an excellent squad is there but we do need a poacher and a target man like Bird, if not Bird. Or....... imagine pairing him with Linney......that would pull in the crowds.... |  | | |
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