Retained list

[mushRTID]

No surprises for me there, and looks like Grant means business.

Maxwell has done nowhere near enough given his early promise.

Middleton I like but not enough impact.

Clifton will be a good squad player, if him, Robinson and Broadbent become our back up/cup game squad fillers (ie next years Close and Westbrook) then we will have strengthened the midfield significantly.

This leaves plenty of scope to kick on.

Still cannot believe the stick Hanlan is getting, he's been excellent at times.

[Barmby Rover]

Hanlan not transfer listed but Middleton is ?!?! WTF 

Hanlan has done foar more than Middleton. Sonetimes people can get obsessed with wingers, as thwy are all exciting and shiney, where really Middletons and Gibsons outputs are pretty low.

Hanlan, how can you justify him at all, it is like we play with ten men when he is on the pitch, vaguely running towards the ball but never getting there, missing headers, badly controlling the ball, incapable of passing further than 5 yards. I just hope we get enough decent strikers in so he will be irrelevant next season

[Cramby10]

I agree with all decisions barring Clifton. I just don’t get the love in on here for him. Ye sure, he runs around a lot, but Christ, his ability on the ball for a league 1 player is f**king appalling. Verging on non existent. Running around a lot for a professional footballer should be a given. So we’ve set a pretty low bar with his extension. Especially if we aim to push on next season. Sincerely hope he’s just there to make up the numbers.

I disagree, there's a difference between running around alot like a chicken, and working hard,winning the ball,pressuring the opposition and getting in dangerous positions, if Clifton could finish,he be a championship player.

but he can’t and he isn’t. Low end League 2 at very best for me.

[drfcsteve]

I’m sure Hanlan must have had it away with some posters wives on here, I just don’t get it…

[Draytonian III]

Both Maxwell and Middleton will go back to Scotland and next season will be playing in the Scottish Premier League !!

[ncRover]

Who does Jordan Gibson think he is with that Instagram story?

I think you’re meant to say thanks for my time at the club, great memories etc

[Filo]

Who does Jordan Gibson think he is with that Instagram story?

I think you’re meant to say thanks for my time at the club, great memories etc

Don’t do instagram can you elaborate?

[Petche]

Both Maxwell and Middleton will go back to Scotland and next season will be playing in the Scottish Premier League !!

Maybe they will but what's your point? It's the same level as League 2 isn't it?

[Rupee92ONLY]

I can't disagree with that list, Middleton doesn't fit our way of playing so makes sense, Gibson has sparkled very occasionally. I personally would have also put McGrath and Broadbent on the available for transfer list - Grant doesn't seem to see them as first team players and I would guess they're on middle / upper wages in the squad.

I'd keep Hanlan and Clifton, both are good cover and will always give their all - both also pretty blunt tools, so we need quality in front of them.

I’ve been told McGrath has asked to leave and i’m pretty certain they’re right as I know where it’s from and who I trust.

Problem you have is once you put them on a list as available for transfer, you’re not really getting anything for them. In most cases you’re getting £0 just their wages off the books as will be the case with Middleton.

I agree with you, especially on Broadbent. Got to go.

[mushRTID]

I can't disagree with that list, Middleton doesn't fit our way of playing so makes sense, Gibson has sparkled very occasionally. I personally would have also put McGrath and Broadbent on the available for transfer list - Grant doesn't seem to see them as first team players and I would guess they're on middle / upper wages in the squad.

I'd keep Hanlan and Clifton, both are good cover and will always give their all - both also pretty blunt tools, so we need quality in front of them.

I’ve been told McGrath has asked to leave and i’m pretty certain they’re right as I know where it’s from and who I trust.

Problem you have is once you put them on a list as available for transfer, you’re not really getting anything for them. In most cases you’re getting £0 just their wages off the books as will be the case with Middleton.

I agree with you, especially on Broadbent. Got to go.

You have to build a squad over time. If you get rid of too many, unless we land all our first choice targets we could end up with someone at Broadbent level or below.

I think he’s a fine squad player.

If we strengthen the team enough then he will be adequate back up for now and may go out in January.

It can’t all be done in one window.

I think these decisions give us a great opportunity to build something. It’s a massive step forward getting those released out the squad.

[Danmckay456]

Never known rovers put a list out this soon as well as the season still going , are we the first to announce this season ??

Also it wouldn’t surprise me if a few players come in the next month

[RoseTInteD]

In a nutshell, it's evident that Grant is content with the core of the current squad. Having a solid understanding of his players gives him a clear advantage heading into next season. With the right loan signings (unlike this season), we should be in a strong position to perform well. This approach is far more beneficial than a complete overhaul and starting from scratch. Good prospects for next year.

[RoseTInteD]

Never known rovers put a list out this soon as well as the season still going , are we the first to announce this season ??

Also it wouldn’t surprise me if a few players come in the next month

I thought he would have waited until next Monday, but he clearly knows what he wants and wants to get on with it early. Nothing wrong with that. It's all positive.

[Rupee92ONLY]

I get we like to make signings early but what becomes of this new recruitment department/philosophy change we’re implementing?

Surely we will be a little later with our first signings this year to give time for the new hire(s) to take a look at things themselves?

[big fat yorkshire pudding]

I get we like to make signings early but what becomes of this new recruitment department/philosophy change we’re implementing?

Surely we will be a little later with our first signings this year to give time for the new hire(s) to take a look at things themselves?

Pros and cons, we've had success and failure from some early signings.

Overall the list is about right for me, Grant has to be ruthless with those whose output has been sub optimal.  Bar Molyneux, Hanlan and Adelakun not many of our attacking players can have much complaint.

[ncRover]

Who does Jordan Gibson think he is with that Instagram story?

I think you’re meant to say thanks for my time at the club, great memories etc

Don’t do instagram can you elaborate?

Just a clip of Akinfenwa saying “I’m technically unemployed so if any managers want to hit me up on WhatsApp”

Maybe I’m overreacting just feels disrespectful to me for him to put that and nothing else.

[TonySoprano]

The daft thing is that I can see us signing a striker that would get on the end on Middletons crosses, then let Middleton go.

[TheFunk]

Not sure what kind of team we'll be putting out at Peterborough if they have already been released and all loan players gone back. Looks like Oram will probably be in goal.

[jamesrover17]

Who does Jordan Gibson think he is with that Instagram story?

I think you’re meant to say thanks for my time at the club, great memories etc

Don’t do instagram can you elaborate?

Just a clip of Akinfenwa saying “I’m technically unemployed so if any managers want to hit me up on WhatsApp”

Maybe I’m overreacting just feels disrespectful to me for him to put that and nothing else.

We all know his character, I thought it was funny!

Whatever happens, you can guarantee a 10/10 performance and a goal against us if he ends up in league one next year.

At least we wont give him dogs abuse like a certain west yorkshire team (I would hope)

[Fal]

Think the list is spot on personally, Gibson a good league two player but isn't effective enough at this level, maxwell too injury prone. Think Grant will look to try Hanlan back in his natural position out wide next year rather than up front. Middleton is a good player but just doesn't suit our system at all.

[MachoMadness]

They won't have already been released. The club will just have put the statement out early, imagine it's actually a good thing if you're released to have your name out there early. Doubt the ones that will be on their way will feature this weekend though, other than Sharp and the loan rangers.

[mushRTID]

They’ve updated the statement to say the loans have returned to their parent clubs.

In that case we have no senior keeper or Elliott Lee or Moly on Saturday.

Peterborough are 29/20 on bet365

[Filo]

Who does Jordan Gibson think he is with that Instagram story?

I think you’re meant to say thanks for my time at the club, great memories etc

Don’t do instagram can you elaborate?

Just a clip of Akinfenwa saying “I’m technically unemployed so if any managers want to hit me up on WhatsApp”

Maybe I’m overreacting just feels disrespectful to me for him to put that and nothing else.

Can’t see a problem with that, he’s only stating facts

[roversdude]

They’ve updated the statement to say the loans have returned to their parent clubs.

In that case we have no senior keeper or Elliott Lee or Moly on Saturday.

Peterborough are 29/20 on bet365

Surely loans are til the end of the season

[GazLaz]

No surprises. I’d imagine the Middleton decision is a mutual one. I think contractually clubs don’t like transfer listing players because if they move on what they owe the player is different to what they pay them if they want to leave on their own accord (may be wrong).

No surprise Clifton and Senior want to be kept on.

Bobby getting another year makes sense.

[IDM]

I see they haven’t released the Cookie Monster.!!

[glosterred]

I see they haven’t released the Cookie Monster.!!

Shocking decision to keep CM he would be the first on my list to be released


COYR

[Filo]

I see they haven’t released the Cookie Monster.!!

Shocking decision to keep CM he would be the first on my list to be released


COYR

Not a team player at all

[Rupee92ONLY]

That is correct, players get a set percentage of any transfer fee involving them unless they submit an official, written transfer request. It’s why players publicly stink the place out and yet very rarely follow it in with any official request.

[Thorney]

Who does Jordan Gibson think he is with that Instagram story?

I think you’re meant to say thanks for my time at the club, great memories etc

Don’t do instagram can you elaborate?

Just a clip of Akinfenwa saying “I’m technically unemployed so if any managers want to hit me up on WhatsApp”

Maybe I’m overreacting just feels disrespectful to me for him to put that and nothing else.

We all know his character, I thought it was funny!

Whatever happens, you can guarantee a 10/10 performance and a goal against us if he ends up in league one next year.

At least we wont give him dogs abuse like a certain west yorkshire team (I would hope)

Have you not seen our fan base.  Its pretty certain he will get stick.

Olowu got it this season.

Even mols got it and he still plays for us