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Post by je85 on May 25, 2023 11:18:52 GMT
Nothing of great interest here. What they do next will tell us more. Released: Elliot Simões Adrian Mariappa James Melhado Richard Nartey Adam Porter Matt Sargent Josh O’Brien Shane McLoughlin Colin Oppong Under contract Elliot Watt Callum Hendry Odin Bailey Stevie Mallan Matt Smith Kevin Berkoe Luke Bolton Ryan Leak Callum Morton Kelly Nmai Marcus Dackers Djavan Pedro Theo Vassell I assume we'll want to ditch one or two from the above list if we can? Re-engaged with: Ibou Touray Ryan Watson Matty Lund Conor McAleny Joel Torrance Liam Shephard I'm surprised we're re-engaging with Lund. No suggestion at this point on whether any of the returning Loanees will be pursued, but we have two keepers leaving. Alex Cairns Giosue Bellagambi Ethan Galbraith Louie Barry Jack Jenkins No real shocks - but anyone know when Matt Smith extended? No announcement to my knowledge and all the reliable transfer sites had him down as one of the 12-15 out of contract players. Expecting bids for Watt and Bolton over the summer, think Watt could do it in the championship and Bolton has attributes that will frighten defenders at most levels. Think both have a few more levels to get to as well. I would say Lowe going is a shame because he has been a real trooper in a Salford shirt. Genuine leader and strong presence in the squad, arguably one of our more consistent performers in L2. Will the truth about Eastham ever come out? Never really kept in the loop on the injuries as a support but he had bulked up for the games he came back in then disappeared.
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Post by irlamsheightlad on May 25, 2023 11:29:47 GMT
Nothing of great interest here. What they do next will tell us more. Released: Elliot Simões Adrian Mariappa James Melhado Richard Nartey Adam Porter Matt Sargent Josh O’Brien Shane McLoughlin Colin Oppong Under contract Elliot Watt Callum Hendry Odin Bailey Stevie Mallan Matt Smith Kevin Berkoe Luke Bolton Ryan Leak Callum Morton Kelly Nmai Marcus Dackers Djavan Pedro Theo Vassell I assume we'll want to ditch one or two from the above list if we can? Re-engaged with: Ibou Touray Ryan Watson Matty Lund Conor McAleny Joel Torrance Liam Shephard I'm surprised we're re-engaging with Lund. No suggestion at this point on whether any of the returning Loanees will be pursued, but we have two keepers leaving. Alex Cairns Giosue Bellagambi Ethan Galbraith Louie Barry Jack Jenkins No real shocks - but anyone know when Matt Smith extended? No announcement to my knowledge and all the reliable transfer sites had him down as one of the 12-15 out of contract players. Expecting bids for Watt and Bolton over the summer, think Watt could do it in the championship and Bolton has attributes that will frighten defenders at most levels. Think both have a few more levels to get to as well. I would say Lowe going is a shame because he has been a real trooper in a Salford shirt. Genuine leader and strong presence in the squad, arguably one of our more consistent performers in L2. Will the truth about Eastham ever come out? Never really kept in the loop on the injuries as a support but he had bulked up for the games he came back in then disappeared. As far as I can remember Matt Smith joined on a 2 year or 2.5 year contract in the January transfer window. So he's still about until at least January.
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Post by chipbarm on May 25, 2023 11:36:19 GMT
No real shocks - but anyone know when Matt Smith extended? No announcement to my knowledge and all the reliable transfer sites had him down as one of the 12-15 out of contract players. Expecting bids for Watt and Bolton over the summer, think Watt could do it in the championship and Bolton has attributes that will frighten defenders at most levels. Think both have a few more levels to get to as well. I would say Lowe going is a shame because he has been a real trooper in a Salford shirt. Genuine leader and strong presence in the squad, arguably one of our more consistent performers in L2. Will the truth about Eastham ever come out? Never really kept in the loop on the injuries as a support but he had bulked up for the games he came back in then disappeared. As far as I can remember Matt Smith joined on a 2 year or 2.5 year contract in the January transfer window. So he's still about until at least January. I think he arrived January 22 at the same time as Watson on a 2.5 year deal from what I remember when the deal was announced. I'm not unhappy at another season of him as an option off the bench but he surely can't continue as our 1st choice striker due to his obvious limitations
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Post by je85 on May 25, 2023 11:42:26 GMT
I reckon it's worth me doing a podcast about the decisions on these lists and I plan to get it recorded and released in the next few days. For any regular listeners to the One Up Front - Salford City FC podcast then you'll know that I have already used views of posters from this message board as a reference point for my thoughts and ideas. I haven't had anyone contact me yet to let me know they're not happy with being quoted but if anyone would rather me not mention them on the pod then please feel free to let me know as I wouldn’t want to overstep the line at all. Last thing, as I record the podcast on my own then I've had thoughts that it would likely benefit from the direct contributions of other fans. I did try this for an episode earlier this season but technical difficulties and wifi problems meant that recording multiple parties via Spotify didn't seem to work correctly. Hopefully in future I can get this glitch sorted so if any fans would be interested in joining me for an episode on the pod then just let me know and i’ll see what I can do. Shared my thoughts re:transfers on the thread I put up a few weeks back. Although would add Regan Hendry as a midfield option and would expect the likes of Nick Powell recently released from Stoke in the Salford gossip columns. GK’s, Speed, Power and additional depth are were I would priorities this summer.
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Post by Chris P. Bacon on May 25, 2023 12:56:24 GMT
Lowe has been a good player for us, but it's right to let him go.
I'd love to know why Eastham hasn't been played, when we've been shipping goals for fun. I don't believe for a minute that he's worse that what we have. Another player who may well go elsewhere and thrive.
I wouldn't keep Lund or Touray. Lund plays well at times, but not consistent enough and not the player to bring on and close out a game. You all know my thoughts on Touray. He's been a good player for us, but his limitations have shown this season. I know others don't feel the same and really rate him.
I assume we'll want rid of Bailey, Dackers and Berkoe, if we can. I would keep Berkoe, but Wood will never play him, so why bother paying his wage?
Defo keep Sheppard and Watson and I really do hope that if we're just going to let Cairns walk away (now he's a free agent), we have a better replacement. The fact that they say 'gone back to their parent club' makes me think we don't want him. I think that's a mistake.
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Post by chipbarm on May 25, 2023 13:13:49 GMT
Lowe has been a good player for us, but it's right to let him go. I'd love to know why Eastham hasn't been played, when we've been shipping goals for fun. I don't believe for a minute that he's worse that what we have. Another player who may well go elsewhere and thrive. I wouldn't keep Lund or Touray. Lund plays well at times, but not consistent enough and not the player to bring on and close out a game. You all know my thoughts on Touray. He's been a good player for us, but his limitations have shown this season. I know others don't feel the same and really rate him. I assume we'll want rid of Bailey, Dackers and Berkoe, if we can. I would keep Berkoe, but Wood will never play him, so why bother paying his wage? Defo keep Sheppard and Watson and I really do hope that if we're just going to let Cairns walk away (now he's a free agent), we have a better replacement. The fact that they say 'gone back to their parent club' makes me think we don't want him. I think that's a mistake. I think the "back to the parent club" thing has to happen as technically he will be a Fleetwood player until his contract expires. We couldn't sign him until 14th June when the transfer window opens anyway. I know some clubs have announced signings but I remember Andy Giblin saying a while ago that whilst clubs can do that they can only formally complete a transfer in the actual window so we wait until then.
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Post by Chris P. Bacon on May 25, 2023 13:38:44 GMT
Lowe has been a good player for us, but it's right to let him go. I'd love to know why Eastham hasn't been played, when we've been shipping goals for fun. I don't believe for a minute that he's worse that what we have. Another player who may well go elsewhere and thrive. I wouldn't keep Lund or Touray. Lund plays well at times, but not consistent enough and not the player to bring on and close out a game. You all know my thoughts on Touray. He's been a good player for us, but his limitations have shown this season. I know others don't feel the same and really rate him. I assume we'll want rid of Bailey, Dackers and Berkoe, if we can. I would keep Berkoe, but Wood will never play him, so why bother paying his wage? Defo keep Sheppard and Watson and I really do hope that if we're just going to let Cairns walk away (now he's a free agent), we have a better replacement. The fact that they say 'gone back to their parent club' makes me think we don't want him. I think that's a mistake. I think the "back to the parent club" thing has to happen as technically he will be a Fleetwood player until his contract expires. We couldn't sign him until 14th June when the transfer window opens anyway. I know some clubs have announced signings but I remember Andy Giblin saying a while ago that whilst clubs can do that they can only formally complete a transfer in the actual window so we wait until then. Good point.
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Post by je85 on May 25, 2023 13:56:32 GMT
Lowe has been a good player for us, but it's right to let him go. I'd love to know why Eastham hasn't been played, when we've been shipping goals for fun. I don't believe for a minute that he's worse that what we have. Another player who may well go elsewhere and thrive. I wouldn't keep Lund or Touray. Lund plays well at times, but not consistent enough and not the player to bring on and close out a game. You all know my thoughts on Touray. He's been a good player for us, but his limitations have shown this season. I know others don't feel the same and really rate him. I assume we'll want rid of Bailey, Dackers and Berkoe, if we can. I would keep Berkoe, but Wood will never play him, so why bother paying his wage? Defo keep Sheppard and Watson and I really do hope that if we're just going to let Cairns walk away (now he's a free agent), we have a better replacement. The fact that they say 'gone back to their parent club' makes me think we don't want him. I think that's a mistake. I think Ibou will have offers, Tranmere being the obvious one if Ethan Bristow gets a move. Personally would keep him but a big part of this is how wood wants to set up next season.
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Post by chipbarm on May 25, 2023 14:19:19 GMT
Hasn't Eastham had long term injuries? I just assumed he was unfit all this time as Mariappa was hardly a world beater when he came in
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Post by Chris P. Bacon on May 25, 2023 14:59:03 GMT
Hasn't Eastham had long term injuries? I just assumed he was unfit all this time as Mariappa was hardly a world beater when he came in We were never really told if Eastham was injured long-term were we, or did I miss it? I think I recall an injury, but I thought he made the odd cup appearance?
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Post by Chris P. Bacon on Jun 4, 2023 10:27:43 GMT
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Post by Chris P. Bacon on Jun 6, 2023 16:38:50 GMT
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Post by chipbarm on Jun 6, 2023 17:05:03 GMT
I'd be amazed if he came back to us, he looked like he couldn't wait to get away his last few games for us.
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Post by tangerinedream on Jun 6, 2023 18:16:38 GMT
I'd be amazed if he came back to us, he looked like he couldn't wait to get away his last few games for us. 9 goals in 29 games for us followed by 13 in 66 games for Port Vale, so his scoring ratio went down after he left Salford. Seems like an ideal signing then. Not!
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Post by Chris P. Bacon on Jun 10, 2023 15:52:22 GMT
Let’s be honest….we didn’t need a separate thread for this topic did we?
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