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Title: Jack Senior
Post by: roversdude on March 27, 2026, 07:31:50 am
Really hope we are sorting a contract out for the lad, him and Gotts have been outstanding since getting back into the side
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: monkeytennis on March 27, 2026, 08:21:54 am
Totally agree, he shows so much grit and heart and never gives up. Love watching him.
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: Pancho Regan on March 27, 2026, 08:33:45 am
Totally agree, he shows so much grit and heart and never gives up. Love watching him.

100% agree monkeytennis, you’ve summed him up perfectly.

He really is a pleasure to watch for exactly the reasons you’ve stated.
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: StocksArmy on March 27, 2026, 12:59:03 pm
I’ve never not rated Jack and for a lot of games have really felt for him when he’s not made the squad and only used for the Vertu games. He’s certainly gone up a level since becoming first choice. I think he’s taken confidence from that and fought really hard to not lose the shirt. He’s an asset in my opinion and important to tie him down. Maxwell should be on his bike. He’s had his chances this season, been really poor and still been in and out of fitness.
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: Pancho Regan on March 27, 2026, 01:05:25 pm
I disagree that Maxwell should be "on his bike".

I said to our kid during the game on Tuesday that I think our full backs are the strongest part of our squad.
4 good players there.
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: Thorney on March 27, 2026, 03:30:13 pm
All our 4 wing backs are competant for this level.

We have alot more areas that require attention before that.
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: Rupee92ONLY on March 27, 2026, 04:10:04 pm
The drop off from Sterry to Nixon is huge, which isn’t great if we are wanting to progress again next season given Sterry does pick up knocks that keep him out here and there. Definitely need to be upgrading on Nixon and Maxwell after his foot/toe issues hasn’t kicked on.

We can’t be guilty of overrating our squad. Well fans can I guess but it’s vital the management don’t.
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: In the box on March 27, 2026, 07:35:42 pm
Really hope we are sorting a contract out for the lad, him and Gotts have been outstanding since getting back into the side
He’s been a revelation since he’s held down the left back position. But to allow his contract get to the last few weeks of the season seems to put it in the players hands and it of the clubs ..
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: Rupee92ONLY on March 27, 2026, 07:48:30 pm
I’ll be surprised if a decent L1 club wants him. Should be an easy contract to get sorted.
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: scawsby steve on March 27, 2026, 08:49:24 pm
The drop off from Sterry to Nixon is huge, which isn’t great if we are wanting to progress again next season given Sterry does pick up knocks that keep him out here and there. Definitely need to be upgrading on Nixon and Maxwell after his foot/toe issues hasn’t kicked on.

We can’t be guilty of overrating our squad. Well fans can I guess but it’s vital the management don’t.

I disagree. I think Tom's a very good player. His only problem is he seems to pick up a lot of injuries.
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: Blue Green Algae on March 27, 2026, 08:56:01 pm
The drop off from Sterry to Nixon is huge, which isn’t great if we are wanting to progress again next season given Sterry does pick up knocks that keep him out here and there. Definitely need to be upgrading on Nixon and Maxwell after his foot/toe issues hasn’t kicked on.

We can’t be guilty of overrating our squad. Well fans can I guess but it’s vital the management don’t.

I disagree. I think Tom's a very good player. His only problem is he seems to pick up a lot of injuries.

McCann suggested this may be because Nixon doesn't do what is expected of him in training
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: IDM on March 27, 2026, 09:02:20 pm
Really hope we are sorting a contract out for the lad, him and Gotts have been outstanding since getting back into the side
He’s been a revelation since he’s held down the left back position. But to allow his contract get to the last few weeks of the season seems to put it in the players hands and it of the clubs ..

Are you in a position to know what contract negotiations are going on.?
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: ncRover on March 27, 2026, 09:21:03 pm
If Maxwell is still here next season I will be very surprised
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: Ian Nimmo on March 28, 2026, 06:16:26 am
I’ll be surprised if a decent L1 club wants him. Should be an easy contract to get sorted.

Really!
Jack has come a long way since we signed him. He has not played every game but whenever he has come into the starting 11 he has played reasonably well. Currently in recent games he has helped to improve our defensive performance and has proved that he somewhat versatile to be able to play in any position, and has the ability to move forward with the ball.
Thus why would a decent L1 not want him?
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: Rupee92ONLY on March 28, 2026, 07:51:56 am
Because we are not that good mate and he’s not one of our better players. He’s had a good 2nd half of the season (possibly longer) for us but it’s all relative.

I must say, I am one of his fans. I love how he plays. Hopefully a new contract is signed soon. I’d be more worried about a L2 side offering him more promises though than a L1 side nabbing him.
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: jmt23 on March 28, 2026, 07:54:27 am
Jack has been a revelation since getting his feet in at the position, great going forward, some superb passing, and very good defending, his heading win rate must be high and he ain’t the tallest. It’s a position you need to be strong in, as typically you are up against the opposing sides better player.

I like and feel frustrated by Maxwell in equal measure, he has all the abilities, but some flaws that I thought with time would be eradicated, but despite all the game time they haven’t. He doesn’t seem to be progressing at all.
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: graingrover on March 28, 2026, 08:10:47 am
I reckon Maxwell will not be renewed now McCann Junior is here .
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: DonnyBazR0ver on March 28, 2026, 10:13:10 am
Jack has been a revelation since getting his feet in at the position, great going forward, some superb passing, and very good defending, his heading win rate must be high and he ain’t the tallest. It’s a position you need to be strong in, as typically you are up against the opposing sides better player.

I like and feel frustrated by Maxwell in equal measure, he has all the abilities, but some flaws that I thought with time would be eradicated, but despite all the game time they haven’t. He doesn’t seem to be progressing at all.

Very much agree. Right from when Maxwell first signed, he's promised much but always fallen short.  Yes, sometimes due to injury but when he's got going again, he's been average with his runs towards the box and whipped in crosses are all too rare. Jack has been much more dynamic and more of what we should expect of full backs at this level. He's brave and bold. Maxwell isn't.
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: Danmckay456 on March 28, 2026, 10:18:43 am
One of the more easier end of the season for contract renewals this summer i feel for Grant to decide on who he want to keep
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: drfcsteve on March 28, 2026, 08:38:39 pm
I reckon Maxwell will not be renewed now McCann Junior is here .

This is exactly the kind of problem I highlighted when McCann signed his son. If we get rid of either Senior or Maxwell it will leave McCann open to accusations he’s got rid of competition for his son’s place.
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: Draytonian III on March 28, 2026, 09:40:48 pm
Bayley McCann will play in the 1st team this season, anyone fancy a bet
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: Prez on March 28, 2026, 11:44:00 pm
I do like maxwell but it kinda of reminds me that of Kyle Hurst. Young player with lots of promise but the potential has not been realised.

I do agree on Senior though he’s been excellent this season.
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: Usher wide. on March 28, 2026, 11:48:55 pm
Already ‘nailed my colours’ to this lad’s mast a long time ago when certain other posters were saying Maxwell as our left back was one of our only two saleable assets in this squad.

Forget their/his username….something G? Coming back to me..GasLamp…GasLass..no sorry. Can’t remember.

Not that it matters.

A bit like his/her/their opinion really given how the seasons panning out.

Maxwell a good back up mind.

Let’s concentrate on finding a replacement for Hanlan as our only current available No.9 going into next season.

Banjo, arse, donkey & all that. What say you Gaz…?..nope, gone again.

No doubt someone will Nudge me.
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: Harrogate Rover on March 29, 2026, 10:56:39 pm
Agree with all the comments regarding Jack and a new deal. His grit and determination was there for all to see when he first sighned, but this run at left back has seen him go up a level! Literally too, as this is his first season in League 1. Equally comfortable in a back 3, but I think he's got better going forward too. In the recent Luton game, with a bit more luck and composure, he could have had 3 assists. He looks like an infectious character who enjoys playing for Donny, and seems like a great lad too. His reactions to scoring his two cup goals against Chesterfield have been among my favourite moments of the season.

It's a yes from me!
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: Iberian Red on March 31, 2026, 06:35:24 pm
Already ‘nailed my colours’ to this lad’s mast a long time ago when certain other posters were saying Maxwell as our left back was one of our only two saleable assets in this squad.

Forget their/his username….something G? Coming back to me..GasLamp…GasLass..no sorry. Can’t remember.

Not that it matters.

A bit like his/her/their opinion really given how the seasons panning out.

Maxwell a good back up mind.

Let’s concentrate on finding a replacement for Hanlan as our only current available No.9 going into next season.

Banjo, arse, donkey & all that. What say you Gaz…?..nope, gone again.

No doubt someone will Nudge me.

Very weird. Maybe you should have nailed your head,or c##€ to that sail.
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: DonnyOsmond on March 31, 2026, 06:47:39 pm
Already ‘nailed my colours’ to this lad’s mast a long time ago when certain other posters were saying Maxwell as our left back was one of our only two saleable assets in this squad.

Forget their/his username….something G? Coming back to me..GasLamp…GasLass..no sorry. Can’t remember.

Not that it matters.

A bit like his/her/their opinion really given how the seasons panning out.

Maxwell a good back up mind.

Let’s concentrate on finding a replacement for Hanlan as our only current available No.9 going into next season.

Banjo, arse, donkey & all that. What say you Gaz…?..nope, gone again.

No doubt someone will Nudge me.

Your hard drive needs checking
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: Iberian Red on March 31, 2026, 06:55:56 pm
Sorry,that should have been mast. However, sail would do
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: Nudga on March 31, 2026, 07:26:40 pm
Strange guy. Weird how he's digging out both of us when we've not interacted with him/her/they/them for weeks. Sad life for a sad little man seeking attention like this.
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: BillyStubbsTears on April 02, 2026, 12:17:12 pm
Very strange. We are in one of the best long term runs of form we've had at this level in decades, and yer man wants to slag off the lad who gets his shirt ripped off his back leading the line every week.

Mind it was ever thus. We had an even better long run under Moore and folk we still moaning that it was boring to watch.
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: StocksArmy on April 03, 2026, 07:20:42 pm
Best player on the pitch again. How it was given to Sterry is beyond me.
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: Chris Black come back on April 03, 2026, 07:42:45 pm
Best player on the pitch again. How it was given to Sterry is beyond me.

Totally mystifying.
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: Padge_DRFC on April 03, 2026, 08:28:52 pm
Defensively he was decent I thought and knicks balls and intercepts them high up a lot which is useful. End product lacking today when high up
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: jmt23 on April 03, 2026, 08:33:15 pm
He’s my player of the season, he’s been the most consistent player I feel, and has significantly improved.
Title: Re: Jack Senior
Post by: roversdude on April 03, 2026, 09:26:48 pm
MOTM again gobsmacked Sterry got it thought he was very poor again