Contract renewals

[Chris Black come back]

Some tough decision for McCann this summer for the out of contract senior lads:

Here’s the pen - Luke Molyneux, James Maxwell, Bobby Faulkner, Zain Westbrooke

Jury out - Ben Close, Richard Wood

Thank you for your service - Jon Taylor, Tommy Rowe, Harrison Biggins

[Silkscarf]

So you’re saying Close and Wood are his only tough decisions?

What about those with longer contracts that haven’t impressed him enough.

[mushRTID]

Some tough decision for McCann this summer for the out of contract senior lads:

Here’s the pen - Luke Molyneux, James Maxwell, Bobby Faulkner, Zain Westbrooke

Jury out - Ben Close, Richard Wood

Thank you for your service - Jon Taylor, Tommy Rowe, Harrison Biggins

Agree with your renewals and releases.
Jury out on Wood but I’d be tempted to keep.
Let Close go for me.
Is Anderson out of contract?
I’d also let Lawlor go if he can find a new club.

[Silkscarf]

Anderson has another year. Others?

[Padge_DRFC]

He needs to be ruthless. We are where we are because of the squad. 2 of the 3 players on loan that have really improved us I would say with certainty won't be here next year as well.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

We shouldn’t assume all of the out of contract players want to stay. It's never just a case of saying 'sign here'.

There's always surprises and I'm sure nobody including McCann need reminding about Danny Andrew

[normal rules]

Biggins played well yesterday. ?

[graingrover]

It is more a question of the belief and trust between player and GM more than our opinion of any individual of course .
He has lifted most of our squad out of mediocrity recently and his latest additions are all worth signing subject to relationships and contact terms offered .

[roversdude]

I’m unsure with Wood, if we can get a younger experienced version I’d let him go.
Personally I’d keep Biggins, think we have options on some who are out of contract
Lawlor, Close, Taylor and Tommy Rowe can go the latter two with a tear in my eye

[Butchers Red]

Woody MUST stay - simple as.

Apart from the undeniable fact that he can still do it at this level-borne out by the recent run of form in the 8 games he's played, it's his nouse and know how which even big Tom has benefited from - the likes of McGrath, Faulkner and Olowu would be lost without him pulling their strings.

And not just in games, he may not play all season but on the training ground and his general presence at the club cannot be understated.

After all - he's not going to command big wages so it's a no brainer for me.

[Alan Southstand]

Just to remind everyone of the current situation with who will be out of contract  this summer:

5 loans: 5

Adelakun
Craig
Waters
Lo Tutala
Nixon

Youngsters/former youth players: 5

Kuleya.         
Bottomley.     
Ravenhill.       
Degruchy.     
Faulkner

Senior Players: 10

Molyneux
Biggins.         
Taylor.           
Close.           
Westbrooke
Rowe.           
Seaman.       
Wood
Lavery.         
Maxwell

And we should add Biamou to the above senior list.

[roversdude]

Totally forgot about Lavery and Seaman

[Butchers Red]

Just to remind everyone of the current situation with who will be out of contract  this summer:

5 loans: 5

Adelakun
Craig
Waters
Lo Tutala
Nixon

Youngsters/former youth players: 5

Kuleya.         
Bottomley.     
Ravenhill.       
Degruchy.     
Faulkner

Senior Players: 10

Molyneux
Biggins.         
Taylor.           
Close.           
Westbrooke
Rowe.           
Seaman.       
Wood
Lavery.         
Maxwell

And we should add Biamou to the above senior list.

Just My Opinion;

Sign Adelakun at "almost" any cost
Craig - no chance he's been amazingly good.
Waters - good squad player - sign.
Lo - Tutala - as with Adelakun - simply MUST be signed.
Nixon - again sign him up - tremendous potential in the lad.


All 5 youngsters worth keeping as fringe / loanees

Senior Players

Molyneux - Keep
Biggins.  - Keep       
Taylor.     Release     
Close.       Keep   On low wages
Westbrooke Keep
Rowe.        Keep on low wages   
Seaman.     Release 
Wood         KEEP ! on low wages
Lavery.         Release
Maxwell      MUST KEEP -

[Dare to dream!]

I’d be minded to let Maxwell go - he’s quality but he just seems to be another injury liability.

Someone who plays 90% of the season with slightly less quality would add more value to the team.

[Fal]

Biggins was fantastic yesterday, covered every blade of grass. He may not be an outstanding player but would be a great squad player so I would personally keep.


I would also offer Wood a years extension.

[DonnyEl]

Full list of expiries

2024
3-James Maxwell
6-Richard Wood
7-Luke Molyneux
10-Tommy Rowe
11-Jon Taylor
14-Harrison Biggins
19-Charlie Seaman
24-Zain Westbrooke
27-Liam Ravenhill
28-Bobby Faulkner
29-Jack Degruchy**
30-Tavonga Kuleya
31-Caolan Lavery
32-Ben Bottomley
33-Ben Close
36-Maxime Biamou

[Dougiebulletheader]

Agree mostly with Butchers apart from releasing Close he's a chocolate fire guard..melts as soon as it gets hot..

[Bessie Red]

Full list of expiries

2024
3-James Maxwell - keep
6-Richard Wood - keep (1yr)
7-Luke Molyneux - keep
10-Tommy Rowe - not keep
11-Jon Taylor - not keep
14-Harrison Biggins - not keep
19-Charlie Seaman - not keep
24-Zain Westbrooke - keep
27-Liam Ravenhill - not keep
28-Bobby Faulkner  - keep
29-Jack Degruchy** - not keep
30-Tavonga Kuleya - not keep
31-Caolan Lavery - not keep
32-Ben Bottomley - not keep
33-Ben Close - not keep
36-Maxime Biamou - keep (1yr)

[DearneValleyRover]

Adelakun (offer a contract)
Craig (try for a full season loan)
Waters (not for me)
Lo Tutala ( try to sign, loan of better permanent)
Nixon (Offer a contract)

Youngsters/former youth players: 5

Kuleya.         (Let go)
Bottomley.     (Let go)
Ravenhill.       (Let go)
Degruchy.     (Let go)
Faulkner.      (New contract)

Senior Players: 10

Molyneux (new contract)
Biggins.         (Let go)
Taylor.           (Let go)
Close.           (Let go)
Westbrooke.  (Let go)
Rowe.           (Let go)
Seaman.      (Let go)
Wood.         (Offer contract)
Lavery.         (Let go)
Maxwell.    (Offer contract)

[Padge_DRFC]

Adelakun (offer a contract)
Craig (try for a full season loan)
Waters (not for me)
Lo Tutala ( try to sign, loan of better permanent)
Nixon (Offer a contract)

Youngsters/former youth players: 5

Kuleya.         (Let go)
Bottomley.     (Let go)
Ravenhill.       (Let go)
Degruchy.     (Let go)
Faulkner.      (New contract)

Senior Players: 10

Molyneux (new contract)
Biggins.         (Let go)
Taylor.           (Let go)
Close.           (Let go)
Westbrooke.  (Let go)
Rowe.           (Let go)
Seaman.      (Let go)
Wood.         (Offer contract)
Lavery.         (Let go)
Maxwell.    (Offer contract)

Pretty much agree bar Wood. I actually think he'll retire anyway. Molyneux not fussed either way. Adelakun main focus.

We have got to sign a decent keeper!

[selby]

  Is Goodman out of contract ?

[ncRover]

Wood’s job has been made a lot easier by the improvement in the midfield. He has been good recently but I don’t think he’s absolutely essential for next year, even if he does fancy it.

[Cramby10]

Adelakun (offer a contract)
Craig (try for a full season loan)
Waters (not for me)
Lo Tutala ( try to sign, loan of better permanent)
Nixon (Offer a contract)

Youngsters/former youth players: 5

Kuleya.         (Let go)
Bottomley.     (Let go)
Ravenhill.       (Let go)
Degruchy.     (Let go)
Faulkner.      (New contract)

Senior Players: 10

Molyneux (new contract)
Biggins.         (Let go)
Taylor.           (Let go)
Close.           (Let go)
Westbrooke.  (Let go)
Rowe.           (Let go)
Seaman.      (Let go)
Wood.         (Offer contract)
Lavery.         (Let go)
Maxwell.    (Offer contract)

agree with all that barring Westbrooke. He’s a must in my opinion.

[Chris Black come back]

  Is Goodman out of contract ?

2025

[ravenrover]

Diidn't GM say we had an option on Zane?

[Petche]

Full list of expiries

2024
3-James Maxwell
6-Richard Wood
7-Luke Molyneux
10-Tommy Rowe
11-Jon Taylor
14-Harrison Biggins
19-Charlie Seaman
24-Zain Westbrooke
27-Liam Ravenhill
28-Bobby Faulkner
29-Jack Degruchy**
30-Tavonga Kuleya
31-Caolan Lavery
32-Ben Bottomley
33-Ben Close
36-Maxime Biamou

Need to be ruthless and cut the size of the squad to free up funds, offer contracts to Maxwell, Westbrooke and Molyneux. See what Biamou has to offer and can stay fit for the remainder of this season. The rest can go for me.

[roversdude]

Is Jones out of contract?
Sure we have options on some including Zain

[Chris Black come back]

Is Jones out of contract?
Sure we have options on some including Zain

Jones is 2025

[adamtherover]

Is Jones out of contract?
Sure we have options on some including Zain

Jones is 2025

I thought Jones just another year in the summer?

[Campsall rover]

Is Jones out of contract?
Sure we have options on some including Zain

Jones is 2025

I thought Jones just another year in the summer?

That is another year after this season Adam