Post by Fred Andrews on May 1, 2022 10:49:07 GMT
Putting a very firm line under this season, lets move on to the future and what may/may not happen over the next 3 or 4 months. I suspect much change again.
Current players under contract
Goalkeepers:
Ben Garratt
Defenders:
Deji Oshilaja
Cameron Borthwick-Jackson
Conor Shaughnessy
Sam Hughes
Frazer Blake-Tracy
Williams Kokolo
Ryan Leak
Tom Hamer
Midfielders:
Terry Taylor
Ciaran Gilligan
Charlie Lakin
Bryn Morris
Wingers/Strikers:
Jonny Smith
Gassan Ahadme
Louis Moult
Out of Contract
Callum Hawkins
John Brayford (Offered terms)
Michael Bostwick
Michael Mancienne (Offered terms)
Joe Powell (Offered terms)
Danny Rowe
Oumar Niasse
Tom Hewlett
Amadi-Holloway
Loanees:
Matej Kovar
Harry Chapman
Christian Saydee
Jacob Maddox
What I want/expect to see happen to the squad:
Goalkeeper area:
- Ben Garratt (KEEP) for me is still very much the No1 keeper and a few dodgy games doesn't change that.
- Hawkins (RELEASE), nearly 23 now and isn't good or tall enough, let him go to find first team football.
Defender area:
- John Brayford (NEW DEAL) - I think he's earned a new deal after a very good season, however with Mansfield's track record of offering silly long contracts for 30+ declining ex Burton players, let's see what happens...
- Deji Oshilaja (KEEP) - A versatile defender, jack of all trades, master of none? Worth keeping but certainly needs to do better next season.
- Cameron B-Jackson (SELL/UNSURE) - Probably controversial given he's improved a little recently, but he is an awful defender, and we need midfielders in midfield, common sense right? A Jimmy favourite though...
- Conor Shaughnessy (KEEP) - One of our better defenders.
- Sam Hughes (KEEP) - A good defender, but 100% needs to find form again and fast, since he's signed permanently he's looked half the player.
- Frazer Blake-Tracy (SELL) - One of our worst signings in recent memory, slow, useless and looks like a non-league player, I hope we can find someone to take him off us.
- Williams Kokolo (KEEP) - A raw talent, and good squad/backup option.
- Ryan Leak (KEEP) - A quality player who hasn't done anything wrong, sadly Jimmy doesn't rate him, I suspect he will go and it will be our loss, a waste of talent.
- Tom Hamer (KEEP) - Solid enough and fairly reliable, great fitness record, could draw a little interest in the summer.
- Michael Bostwick (RELEASE) - Past it.
Midfield area
- Terry Taylor (KEEP) - Cracking midfielder, alas not in Jimmy's plans clearly. I think he might end up going. His problem being that he's a proper midfielder and we don't play them do we.
- Ciaran Gilligan (KEEP) - Like Taylor he's a good young lad with a good future, but his appearances may end up being limited due to us playing defenders in midfield.
- Charlie Lakin (SELL) - Doesn't seem to be in Jimmys plans, barely featured in the last 3rd of the season, probably for similar reasons as the above two midfielders.
- Joe Powell (NEW DEAL) - Hope he stays but if I was him I'd be looking around first, with the dire football we play he's limiting his potential with us.
- Michael Mancienne (RELEASE) - Unfortunately he's been offered a new deal but personally I'd be letting him go. Fingers crossed someone offers him something better. Old, slow, yellow card hungry donkey.
- Bryn Morris (SELL) - I think he may sign permanently with Hartlepool, which is best for all parties as he isn't good enough for us.
- Danny Rowe (RELEASE) - Never given a chance under Jimmy, ridiculous management, good luck to the lad.
Winger/Striker area
- Jonny Smith (KEEP) - Lively lad, hopefully we play some attacking stuff with wide men next season or I can see a season of struggle for him.
- Gassan Ahadme (KEEP) - Slowly improving, not sure he'll ever be a long term option, but lets see how next season goes.
- Louis Moult (SELL) - I honestly don't think he's up to this level anymore, the long term injuries have hit him hard and in his 10 or so appearances he's looked well off it and has faded out of the picture.
- Oumar Niasse (KEEP) - I think he'd be a good lad to keep, but suspect he'll be looking elsewhere for one last payday now he's proven his fitness.
- Amadi-Holloway (RELEASE) - Never ever good enough, goodbye.
- Tom Hewlett (RELEASE).
Loanees situation:
- Matej Kovar (RE LOAN) - I think he's earned the opportunity of another loan with us, I would be going with the intention of Garratt as No1 though, and Kovar ready to step in if his form drops again.
- Harry Chapman (LET GO) - A few have said they'd like him on a permanent, I'm not one of them, he's got no end product, and doesn't do enough. Doesn't fit our hoofball playing style, will perform better elsewhere.
- Jacob Maddox (LET GO) - Terrible, a very poor signing by Jimmy. Hope we've seen the last of him, full time crock, part time footballer.
- Christian Saydee (LET GO) - Can't criticize his workrate, but 0 goals in 18 games is quite horrific, missed some absolute sitters in his time. Suspect he'll end up Non-League.
What we need moving forward?
- A quality left back
- A commanding central midfielder
- A couple of wingers
- A targetman striker/quick striker
If we get rid of the right players, play players in the positions they are supposed to be in, play a little more postively, not with 6 or 7 defenders on the pitch, we really don't need THAT many signings next season. 5 or 6 at best. We've got a good core of lads, Taylor, Leak, Hamer, Shaughnessy, Gilligan etc, use them properly!
Current players under contract
Goalkeepers:
Ben Garratt
Defenders:
Deji Oshilaja
Cameron Borthwick-Jackson
Conor Shaughnessy
Sam Hughes
Frazer Blake-Tracy
Williams Kokolo
Ryan Leak
Tom Hamer
Midfielders:
Terry Taylor
Ciaran Gilligan
Charlie Lakin
Bryn Morris
Wingers/Strikers:
Jonny Smith
Gassan Ahadme
Louis Moult
Out of Contract
Callum Hawkins
John Brayford (Offered terms)
Michael Bostwick
Michael Mancienne (Offered terms)
Joe Powell (Offered terms)
Danny Rowe
Oumar Niasse
Tom Hewlett
Amadi-Holloway
Loanees:
Matej Kovar
Harry Chapman
Christian Saydee
Jacob Maddox
What I want/expect to see happen to the squad:
Goalkeeper area:
- Ben Garratt (KEEP) for me is still very much the No1 keeper and a few dodgy games doesn't change that.
- Hawkins (RELEASE), nearly 23 now and isn't good or tall enough, let him go to find first team football.
Defender area:
- John Brayford (NEW DEAL) - I think he's earned a new deal after a very good season, however with Mansfield's track record of offering silly long contracts for 30+ declining ex Burton players, let's see what happens...
- Deji Oshilaja (KEEP) - A versatile defender, jack of all trades, master of none? Worth keeping but certainly needs to do better next season.
- Cameron B-Jackson (SELL/UNSURE) - Probably controversial given he's improved a little recently, but he is an awful defender, and we need midfielders in midfield, common sense right? A Jimmy favourite though...
- Conor Shaughnessy (KEEP) - One of our better defenders.
- Sam Hughes (KEEP) - A good defender, but 100% needs to find form again and fast, since he's signed permanently he's looked half the player.
- Frazer Blake-Tracy (SELL) - One of our worst signings in recent memory, slow, useless and looks like a non-league player, I hope we can find someone to take him off us.
- Williams Kokolo (KEEP) - A raw talent, and good squad/backup option.
- Ryan Leak (KEEP) - A quality player who hasn't done anything wrong, sadly Jimmy doesn't rate him, I suspect he will go and it will be our loss, a waste of talent.
- Tom Hamer (KEEP) - Solid enough and fairly reliable, great fitness record, could draw a little interest in the summer.
- Michael Bostwick (RELEASE) - Past it.
Midfield area
- Terry Taylor (KEEP) - Cracking midfielder, alas not in Jimmy's plans clearly. I think he might end up going. His problem being that he's a proper midfielder and we don't play them do we.
- Ciaran Gilligan (KEEP) - Like Taylor he's a good young lad with a good future, but his appearances may end up being limited due to us playing defenders in midfield.
- Charlie Lakin (SELL) - Doesn't seem to be in Jimmys plans, barely featured in the last 3rd of the season, probably for similar reasons as the above two midfielders.
- Joe Powell (NEW DEAL) - Hope he stays but if I was him I'd be looking around first, with the dire football we play he's limiting his potential with us.
- Michael Mancienne (RELEASE) - Unfortunately he's been offered a new deal but personally I'd be letting him go. Fingers crossed someone offers him something better. Old, slow, yellow card hungry donkey.
- Bryn Morris (SELL) - I think he may sign permanently with Hartlepool, which is best for all parties as he isn't good enough for us.
- Danny Rowe (RELEASE) - Never given a chance under Jimmy, ridiculous management, good luck to the lad.
Winger/Striker area
- Jonny Smith (KEEP) - Lively lad, hopefully we play some attacking stuff with wide men next season or I can see a season of struggle for him.
- Gassan Ahadme (KEEP) - Slowly improving, not sure he'll ever be a long term option, but lets see how next season goes.
- Louis Moult (SELL) - I honestly don't think he's up to this level anymore, the long term injuries have hit him hard and in his 10 or so appearances he's looked well off it and has faded out of the picture.
- Oumar Niasse (KEEP) - I think he'd be a good lad to keep, but suspect he'll be looking elsewhere for one last payday now he's proven his fitness.
- Amadi-Holloway (RELEASE) - Never ever good enough, goodbye.
- Tom Hewlett (RELEASE).
Loanees situation:
- Matej Kovar (RE LOAN) - I think he's earned the opportunity of another loan with us, I would be going with the intention of Garratt as No1 though, and Kovar ready to step in if his form drops again.
- Harry Chapman (LET GO) - A few have said they'd like him on a permanent, I'm not one of them, he's got no end product, and doesn't do enough. Doesn't fit our hoofball playing style, will perform better elsewhere.
- Jacob Maddox (LET GO) - Terrible, a very poor signing by Jimmy. Hope we've seen the last of him, full time crock, part time footballer.
- Christian Saydee (LET GO) - Can't criticize his workrate, but 0 goals in 18 games is quite horrific, missed some absolute sitters in his time. Suspect he'll end up Non-League.
What we need moving forward?
- A quality left back
- A commanding central midfielder
- A couple of wingers
- A targetman striker/quick striker
If we get rid of the right players, play players in the positions they are supposed to be in, play a little more postively, not with 6 or 7 defenders on the pitch, we really don't need THAT many signings next season. 5 or 6 at best. We've got a good core of lads, Taylor, Leak, Hamer, Shaughnessy, Gilligan etc, use them properly!
