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Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Mon Feb 16, 2026 11:41 am

Who would you offer a new contract?
I personally would offer all three a 2 year contract.
They have all had an excellent season and will be needed in the Championship under BBM.

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Mon Feb 16, 2026 11:48 am

Ng and Bagan definitely.

When it comes to Wintle, think we may need a better 6 if we get promoted.

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Mon Feb 16, 2026 12:44 pm

worcester_ccfc wrote:Ng and Bagan definitely.

When it comes to Wintle, think we may need a better 6 if we get promoted.



It's going to be hard to let good players like Wintle go, but I think I agree, we will need a few upgraded players in.

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Mon Feb 16, 2026 12:55 pm

Only NG for me Bagan and wintle been tried in the championship sadly not up to it need better

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Mon Feb 16, 2026 1:09 pm

willhenry wrote:Only NG for me Bagan and wintle been tried in the championship sadly not up to it need better


But we saw them under riza so maybe under bbm they may be different

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Mon Feb 16, 2026 1:12 pm

We need all three to stay with new contracts as even if we upgrade Wintle for example we’ll need back up and he’d be a great squad player.

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Mon Feb 16, 2026 1:15 pm

OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:We need all three to stay with new contracts as even if we upgrade Wintle for example we’ll need back up and he’d be a great squad player.



100% agree

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Mon Feb 16, 2026 1:21 pm

I'd keep all 3 AND look for better. They are all quality. We need quality and replacing them would a) be hard to do b) expensive to do c) upset the balance of a cohesive squad which understands how BBM wants to play. d) we need a squad not a starting 11..they are great in this squad.

What is better for squad cohesion is to sign guys that will push them and make BBM play them but know they have quality snapping at their heels.

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Mon Feb 16, 2026 1:30 pm

Leave it to BBM if he thinks they are good enough that's all that matters in BBM I TRUST!!

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Mon Feb 16, 2026 1:31 pm

Bagan 100% yes quickly.

The other two yes but not the same priority.

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Mon Feb 16, 2026 1:35 pm

worcester_ccfc wrote:Ng and Bagan definitely.

When it comes to Wintle, think we may need a better 6 if we get promoted.

I think we’d need a better left back than Bagan in the championship but it depends on wage and length of contract offfered I suppose. Wouldn’t be upset if he was offered one though.

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Mon Feb 16, 2026 1:54 pm

bluebirdoct1962 wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:Ng and Bagan definitely.

When it comes to Wintle, think we may need a better 6 if we get promoted.

I think we’d need a better left back than Bagan in the championship but it depends on wage and length of contract offfered I suppose. Wouldn’t be upset if he was offered one though.


I think the Bagan this season has massively improved from what we've seen from him before.

Both defensive and attacking outputs have gone up from him. His chances created are a clear sign of that.

Accept it's at a level below but think he's a different player now.

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Mon Feb 16, 2026 2:11 pm

I'd keep all 3 i think judging any players based on last season would be wrong because no one looked quality last season under riza except maybe salech when he came in

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Mon Feb 16, 2026 2:49 pm

I think the question to ask is what would it cost to replace them?

Granted, it’s league one level but all three are performing very well at league one level. Ng has done it before at championship level and the other two haven’t been part of a team doing so well consistently but know the BBM style inside out and have earned a chance to play at a higher level.

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Mon Feb 16, 2026 2:55 pm

Ng has proven he can play at the next level so it's a no brainer. Wintle has had a great season. I'm of the opinion that in this system he can play the role at a much higher level.

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Mon Feb 16, 2026 2:56 pm

Ng has proven he can play at the next level so it's a no brainer. Wintle has had a great season. I'm of the opinion that in this system he can play the role at a much higher level. Bagan also a fantastic year he's the one I'm most concerned about but has improved vastly so he certainly deserves a new deal

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Mon Feb 16, 2026 3:12 pm

I suppose it comes down to the standard of the player BBM would want instead, and the budget. NG and Bagan seem to be on everyone's best eleven teams.

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Mon Feb 16, 2026 3:17 pm

Bluebina wrote:I suppose it comes down to the standard of the player BBM would want instead, and the budget. NG and Bagan seem to be on everyone's best eleven teams.



I meant to add, I'm pretty sure these two at least will still be here for another two or three years.

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Mon Feb 16, 2026 3:22 pm

Im hoping we keep all 3

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Mon Feb 16, 2026 3:55 pm

KBK-13 wrote:Im hoping we keep all 3

Me too, they have been a big part of this massive reset we've witnessed so can't let them go.

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Mon Feb 16, 2026 4:25 pm

We have a young side, we will need wintles experience in the Champ.

To say he didn't cut it in the champ is harsh, especially when he's improved under BBM.

If we are getting rid of players who didn't cut it in the champ the last few years, then we are in big trouble.

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Mon Feb 16, 2026 6:32 pm

It took a very special kind of divot to play Wintle as an 8, and even worse, a 10. Easily a championship 6 in this system. I don't think Robertson is physical enough when compared to Wintle in that role in terms of sheer strength or speed; he is perfect for the top of the pivot.

Bagan will not be a guaranteed starter in the championship; he is too indecisive, he has his moments but safe as houses, (too safe)

NG has refound his mojo, he is a turnover machine, and the forces it a bit, again, similar to Bagan has his moments and sound


I would be very surprised if all 3 did not sign new deals the day after promotion was guaranteed.

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Mon Feb 16, 2026 8:00 pm

llan bluebird wrote:It took a very special kind of divot to play Wintle as an 8, and even worse, a 10. Easily a championship 6 in this system. I don't think Robertson is physical enough when compared to Wintle in that role in terms of sheer strength or speed; he is perfect for the top of the pivot.

Bagan will not be a guaranteed starter in the championship; he is too indecisive, he has his moments but safe as houses, (too safe)

NG has refound his mojo, he is a turnover machine, and the forces it a bit, again, similar to Bagan has his moments and sound


I would be very surprised if all 3 did not sign new deals the day after promotion was guaranteed.

Wintle stronger than Robertson? What've you been smoking :lol:

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Tue Feb 17, 2026 2:16 pm

All three deserve a contract.
Perhaps Ng and Bagan should be offered a two or three year contract, but I'm not sure we should offer Wintle more than one year.
Wintle will be amongst the candidates for player of the season and it would be rather harsh to reject him if we are promoted.
He is a more experienced player now, playing with better players around him at Cardiff and I think he could still do a job in the Championship.
However, without doubt, we will need to strengthen the squad with better quality in the Championship.

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Tue Feb 17, 2026 2:34 pm

I would offer all 3, wintle is all the questions on, he has come good playing under BBM, so I think he his still worth a punt.

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Tue Feb 17, 2026 4:51 pm

NyeBluebird wrote:
llan bluebird wrote:It took a very special kind of divot to play Wintle as an 8, and even worse, a 10. Easily a championship 6 in this system. I don't think Robertson is physical enough when compared to Wintle in that role in terms of sheer strength or speed; he is perfect for the top of the pivot.

Bagan will not be a guaranteed starter in the championship; he is too indecisive, he has his moments but safe as houses, (too safe)

NG has refound his mojo, he is a turnover machine, and the forces it a bit, again, similar to Bagan has his moments and sound


I would be very surprised if all 3 did not sign new deals the day after promotion was guaranteed.

Wintle stronger than Robertson? What've you been smoking :lol:



I share the same dealer as the manager who on every occasion picks him ahead of Robertson

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Wed Feb 18, 2026 4:22 pm

Stuck in the 70;s wrote:Who would you offer a new contract?
I personally would offer all three a 2 year contract.
They have all had an excellent season and will be needed in the Championship under BBM.


100%
Certainly needed as squad players. Cant even mention starters for championship until players in/out etc

Re: Ng, Wintle & Bagan out of contract 30/06/2026

Wed Feb 18, 2026 7:17 pm

Im hoping we will get better than them .