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Post by archie on May 21, 2024 9:45:20 GMT
It seems logical that all these contractual negotiations are about money and/or length of contract. With the younger players (CLE?) it's probably about the money whereas the older ones (Madden/Sarcevic) are understandably likely to be more interested in the security of a 2 year deal.
MSH is the odd one out here. He should be just about at the peak of his powers but the recurring injuries have meant that he's only clocked up 100 appearances in 4 seasons. Maybe there's some mileage in a 1 or 2 year deal with the option of an automatic extension if he makes, say, 30 appearances in the previous season.
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Post by gazz on May 21, 2024 11:39:16 GMT
That would seem the common sense option, Archie.
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Post by autistichatter on May 22, 2024 13:17:11 GMT
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Post by autistichatter on May 22, 2024 13:22:10 GMT
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Post by hatter_in_macc on May 22, 2024 13:45:11 GMT
The Courier reporter who has broken the Liam Gordon story is a respected journalist - and it would make some sense, too, in the wake of Neill Byrne's departure.
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Post by autistichatter on May 22, 2024 15:38:59 GMT
Looking at Gordon's stats on Wikipedia he tends to play 10 to 20 games a season which makes me wonder about his fitness, or maybe injury-prone-ness...... Hmmmmm, not entirely convinced that he's what we need....
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Post by archie on May 22, 2024 16:30:20 GMT
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Post by hatter_in_macc on May 22, 2024 16:30:53 GMT
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Post by hatter_in_macc on May 22, 2024 16:32:06 GMT
Just beat me to it, archie! Excellent news.
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Post by gazz on May 22, 2024 16:42:07 GMT
Fantastic news, it's about bloody time!
The comments from DC and Simon Wilson pretty much echo what I've said recently, that he's such a positive influence on the squad and dressing room, which I've no doubt has helped massively in him getting this extension - aside from his incredible talent, of course.
I'm hoping he's being given this year to prove he can get back to his best, then earn himself a further extension beyond that.
Whatever the case may be, it's fantastic news and I'm not just pleased for us, I'm pleased for him. He's a great lad and one of the genuine good guys in football.
Well done to all involved in this decision, even though it was a no-brainer.
Oh, and a memo to the football gods: leave him the f*** alone now, he's been through enough!
Get back soon, Macca!
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Post by hatter_in_macc on May 22, 2024 16:56:35 GMT
Agree with all of that, Gazz-man - and, yes, the contract for next season surely gives him the chance to show what he can do to earn a further renewal beyond that.
Sounds as if the second half of the campaign will be key for him. Everything crossed for his full recovery, as he has real potential to shine as a League One Hatter.
And, finally, well done to County for making the right call with a player that other outfits may well have cast aside. Proud of our club this evening.
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Post by gazz on May 22, 2024 16:58:31 GMT
Some absolute tw## on yellowboard is calling it a "waste of money", which I find absolutely f***ing staggering. We really do have some prize w**kers supporting this club.
Yeah, let's dump the lad and move on, after all, it's not like he got injured trying to get this club to where it is now is it.
f***ing gobshite.
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Post by gazz on May 22, 2024 17:01:36 GMT
And, finally, well done to County for making the right call with a player that other outfits may well have cast aside. Proud of our club this evening. Hundred percent with you on all of that, Maccy - it's an act of genuine positivity and goodwill from everyone involved. Well done, County.
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Post by autistichatter on May 22, 2024 18:14:09 GMT
The only fly in the ointment is the bit where DC says getting himself back to fitness "which could be any time up to Christmas" - I was hoping it would be much sooner than that.
Even so, I'm glad he's extended and that just leaves CLE and Keane Barugh on my waiting list.
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Post by gazz on May 22, 2024 18:27:46 GMT
The only fly in the ointment is the bit where DC says getting himself back to fitness "which could be any time up to Christmas" - I was hoping it would be much sooner than that. Even so, I'm glad he's extended and that just leaves CLE and Keane Barugh on my waiting list. I think that's probably worst case scenario, mate, I'm sure he'll be back well before that.
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