Out of contract players.

[Chris Black come back]

Adam Clayton was out for around as long, wasn't he?

He certainly didn’t play for a long stretch - basically Jan 2021 to January 2022. I’m not sure that was all injuries though. He had his contract terminated, so for a few months he didn’t have a club to play for, even if he was fit.

[Metalmicky]

We have an option on Bostock I believe

Keep seeing this - but nobody has yet offered evidence of this 'option'

[DRCraig]

Anderson and Jones keep. Rest I am not bothered. Clayton will be here. Big job on. Ideally with a new Manager.

[Sammy Chung was King]

The important thing is if the out of contract players want to stay if offered an extension. We only need players who want to be with us. We have no use for those who don’t.
Bostock would be great to hold onto, we could do with a full season out of him, for the amount we will be paying him.

[DonnyOsmond]

We have an option on Bostock I believe

Keep seeing this - but nobody has yet offered evidence of this 'option'

https://youtu.be/nJ3fhszEycc

16:35

Might be an option on his side, or even both.

He does love playing football and family is important to him so can only see him being at a club not too far from Nottingham.

[Bessie Red]

We have an option on Bostock I believe

Keep seeing this - but nobody has yet offered evidence of this 'option'

https://youtu.be/nJ3fhszEycc

16:35

Might be an option on his side, or even both.

He does love playing football and family is important to him so can only see him being at a club not too far from Nottingham.

I knew I hadn't dreamt that there is an option to extend.

[Metalmicky]

https://youtu.be/nJ3fhszEycc

16:35

Might be an option on his side, or even both.

He does love playing football and family is important to him so can only see him being at a club not too far from Nottingham.

Thanks DonnyOsmond - not a follower, so I didn't know that.  We just don't know who has the option....  wonder if SM can clarify for us?

[roversdude]

Can’t help but like the guy it’s the first time I’ve watched the video. He’s obviously keen on his faith  (doesn’t resonate with me but each to their own) and seemed genuinely thrilled to be with us

[roversdude]

Shhhhhhh be careful I think DFP are reading the forum lol

[silent majority]

We have an option on Bostock I believe

In true Rovers style though, would we stand in his way if he wanted to move on?

Could you define what you mean by 'true rovers style'?

Of course.
We have heard numerous times over the years that the club will not stand in the way of a player who wishes to move on.

Have we though? Have we heard this numerous times?

I can't remember Gavin or anybody else at the club coming out with that. Maybe a manager or two has said this 'after' a player has left but I can assure you its not the default option.

I certainly wouldn't be calling it a 'true Rovers style'.

[Branton Rover]

Everyone seems to want to get rid of Gardner, but I feel he’s a good lad who has been unlucky this season and played well when he was fit & called upon - being a less flamboyant player to Bostock he might be a good fit for League 2 & it’s always been a horses for courses League & Dan Gardner may well be something of a thoroughbred at the level.

[drfchound]

We have an option on Bostock I believe

In true Rovers style though, would we stand in his way if he wanted to move on?

Could you define what you mean by 'true rovers style'?

Of course.
We have heard numerous times over the years that the club will not stand in the way of a player who wishes to move on.

Have we though? Have we heard this numerous times?

I can't remember Gavin or anybody else at the club coming out with that. Maybe a manager or two has said this 'after' a player has left but I can assure you its not the default option.

I certainly wouldn't be calling it a 'true Rovers style'.

Martin, it has been said many times on this very forum.

[roversdude]

Agree with comments about Gardner looks decent when played in correct position

[silent majority]

We have an option on Bostock I believe

In true Rovers style though, would we stand in his way if he wanted to move on?

Could you define what you mean by 'true rovers style'?

Of course.
We have heard numerous times over the years that the club will not stand in the way of a player who wishes to move on.

Have we though? Have we heard this numerous times?

I can't remember Gavin or anybody else at the club coming out with that. Maybe a manager or two has said this 'after' a player has left but I can assure you its not the default option.

I certainly wouldn't be calling it a 'true Rovers style'.

Martin, it has been said many times on this very forum.

The two are disconnected though surely? True Rovers style and Viking Chat comments can’t be the same thing. Comments can be a reflection of what supporters think is what happens inside the club but from my experience they are never terribly accurate.

[rover-n-out]

I've got this funny feeling Bostock might stay, and here are my reasons why.

If he was honest with himself, he'd realise he's not blessed with lots of pace, he'd be closed down even quicker if he went to a Championship side, and does lose possession a lot when on the ball even in league one, (hence why he falls down a lot, thumping the ground and feigning injury).

He is really good when he has space and time, as he can deliver a great ball, over the top, or to feet, but the higher up the football pyramid he goes, the less time on the ball he's gonna have.
He's got a terrible injury record with us, and I wonder how he'll manage at league one or above with the tempo of the game being quicker, and the likelihood of him getting clattered again. He's 30 years old now, (coincidentally, we share the same birth date) so maybe he's got another five years left in him, and the old legs ain't gonna be what they were 10 years ago.

He must realise he's a big fish in this team, and if he went elsewhere (especially the Championship), would he be happy just benchwarming, as there is some really good competition for midfielders in both leagues.

He's within an hours drive of Donny from Nottingham, so travel time is not bad, so that must be a bonus as well.

He seems happy here, as I've said, if he can stay injury free, he knows he'll be one of the first names on the teamsheet.
Providing he is happy with his wages here, I see no reason for him to go, unless someone offers him silly money. He could stay here and help the team come straight back up next season
Just my gut feeling that's all.

[Sammy Chung was King]

Like always it depends on the offers he gets. If they are not as good as we offer and further from home he will stay.

[jamesrover17]

I've got this funny feeling Bostock might stay, and here are my reasons why.

If he was honest with himself, he'd realise he's not blessed with lots of pace, he'd be closed down even quicker if he went to a Championship side, and does lose possession a lot when on the ball even in league one, (hence why he falls down a lot, thumping the ground and feigning injury).

He is really good when he has space and time, as he can deliver a great ball, over the top, or to feet, but the higher up the football pyramid he goes, the less time on the ball he's gonna have.
He's got a terrible injury record with us, and I wonder how he'll manage at league one or above with the tempo of the game being quicker, and the likelihood of him getting clattered again. He's 30 years old now, (coincidentally, we share the same birth date) so maybe he's got another five years left in him, and the old legs ain't gonna be what they were 10 years ago.

He must realise he's a big fish in this team, and if he went elsewhere (especially the Championship), would he be happy just benchwarming, as there is some really good competition for midfielders in both leagues.

He's within an hours drive of Donny from Nottingham, so travel time is not bad, so that must be a bonus as well.

He seems happy here, as I've said, if he can stay injury free, he knows he'll be one of the first names on the teamsheet.
Providing he is happy with his wages here, I see no reason for him to go, unless someone offers him silly money. He could stay here and help the team come straight back up next season
Just my gut feeling that's all.

It wouldn’t be the strangest thing I have ever seen him staying, we gave him a chance when noone else did, lets hope he thinks he might owe us a promotion push, he would certainly be a stand out player in league 2

[Chris Black come back]

No way is he in League Two next season. 

He’s only 30!

[les@donr]

He might feel he owes our club another season.

[DearneValleyRover]

Bostock, John and Fej if they can prove fitness the rest can go for me

[scawsby steve]

Bostock, John and Fej if they can prove fitness the rest can go for me

Fej can't prove his fitness. He's out for another 4 months, so would miss pre-season even if he was improving.

All that after not having played for over a year. He's not worth the gamble.

[Alan Southstand]

I would add Anderson to your list, DVR. Again, if he proves he’s fit.

[roversdude]

DFP suggesting that we will re-sign Anderson, also Fej not likely to be out 4 months now

[Sammy Chung was King]

Personally I would let Anderson go. Fej I would offer an incentivised contract. A lower amount than he’s on at the minute, but with goals scored climbs above his current wage. The club needs to be savvy in its deals. Don’t insult players but make sure we get value.

[Campsall rover]

If Anderson is going to be fit then I would definitely want to keep him.
If not or he decides to go elsewhere it is imperative we sign an experienced centre back. We need a leader/organiser at the heart of our defence.

[Sammy Chung was King]

I just think that after his injury he hasn’t performed the same. Has he been carrying an injury for some time, or is it natural deterioration?. Even with him at the back we didn’t look good.

[glosterred]

McS on recruitment for those that haven’t seen it

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers-gary-mcsheffrey-backing-his-judgement-on-new-recruits-3673886


COYR

[DearneValleyRover]

I would add Anderson to your list, DVR. Again, if he proves he’s fit.

The Anderson before Balcombe knocked his lights out yes, the one after no