LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT SEASON: WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO KEEP?

It's great to reminisce and discuss the past when it's relevant but lately it has has gotten a little out of hand with everything being linked back to different times and circumstances for our beloved club

Surely, with Steve Morison doing such a great job in the present, it's time to look forward and not backwards with a very busy and interesting Summer to come?

Under Steve Morison, we have some hope that the assembled squad for next season will be competitive, based on youth but with some experience to guide them through. New players will surely come in but where do we stand with those (a) at the end of their contracts, (b) maybe now considered surplus to requirements, (c) gone out 'on loan' to gain 'form' and/or 'experience' with other clubs, or (d) come in 'on loan' and done such a grand job?


In-contract, out-of-contract or on loan (in or out), who would you like to keep for next season from the list below?


Alex Smithies
Dillon Phillips
Mark McGuinness
Joel Bagan
Sean Morrison
Aden Flint
Curtis Nelson
Cody Drameh
Perry Ng
Will Vaulks
Leandro Bacuna
Joe Ralls
Ryan Wintle
Alfie Doughty
Marlon Pack
Tommy Doyle
Rubin Colwill
Sam Bowen
Eli King
Jordan Hugill
Uche Ikpeazu
Isaac Vassell
James Collins
Mark Harris
Max Watters
Isaak Davies
James Connolly
Chanka Zimba
Gavin Whyte
Josh Murphy
Keenan Patten
Tom Sang
Kieron Evans
Ciaron Brown

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Alex Smithies - maybe
Dillon Phillips - definitely
Mark McGuinness - definitely
Joel Bagan - definitely
Sean Morrison - maybe
Aden Flint - maybe
Curtis Nelson - no
Cody Drameh - definitely
Perry Ng - definitely
Will Vaulks - maybe
Leandro Bacuna - no
Joe Ralls - definitely
Ryan Wintle - definitely
Alfie Doughty - no
Marlon Pack - no
Tommy Doyle - definitely
Rubin Colwill - definitely
Sam Bowen - maybe
Eli King - definitely
Jordan Hugill - definitely
Uche Ikpeazu - maybe
Isaac Vassell - no
James Collins - no
Mark Harris - maybe
Max Watters - no
Isaak Davies - definitely
James Connolly - maybe
Chanka Zimba - definitely
Gavin Whyte - maybe
Josh Murphy - maybe
Keenan Patten - definitely
Tom Sang - maybe
Kieron Evans - definitely
Ciaron Brown - no

Alex Smithies - maybe
Dillon Phillips - definitely
Mark McGuinness - definitely
Joel Bagan - definitely
Sean Morrison - maybe
Aden Flint - maybe
Curtis Nelson - no
Cody Drameh - definitely
Perry Ng - definitely
Will Vaulks - maybe
Leandro Bacuna - no
Joe Ralls - definitely
Ryan Wintle - definitely
Alfie Doughty - no
Marlon Pack - no
Tommy Doyle - definitely
Rubin Colwill - definitely
Sam Bowen - maybe
Eli King - definitely
Jordan Hugill - definitely
Uche Ikpeazu - maybe
Isaac Vassell - no
James Collins - no
Mark Harris - maybe
Max Watters - no
Isaak Davies - definitely
James Connolly - maybe
Chanka Zimba - definitely
Gavin Whyte - maybe
Josh Murphy - maybe
Keenan Patten - definitely
Tom Sang - maybe
Kieron Evans - definitely
Ciaron Brown - no

Hard to disagree with your list, Sam

Personally, I would keep Sean Morrison as a priority. He should be captain again and still has enough to contribute positively on the pitch (once fit)

Josh Murphy will 100% be away and I'm (sadly) confident Sam Bowen will be on his way, too. He's apparently got a poor attitude, has fallen out with management and was on his way to Newport County until his injury; so I expect him to (disappointingly) leave this Summer

Alex Smithies - maybe
Dillon Phillips - definitely
Mark McGuinness - definitely
Joel Bagan - definitely
Sean Morrison - maybe
Aden Flint - maybe
Curtis Nelson - no
Cody Drameh - definitely
Perry Ng - definitely
Will Vaulks - maybe
Leandro Bacuna - no
Joe Ralls - definitely
Ryan Wintle - definitely
Alfie Doughty - no
Marlon Pack - no
Tommy Doyle - definitely
Rubin Colwill - definitely
Sam Bowen - maybe
Eli King - definitely
Jordan Hugill - definitely
Uche Ikpeazu - maybe
Isaac Vassell - no
James Collins - no
Mark Harris - maybe
Max Watters - no
Isaak Davies - definitely
James Connolly - maybe
Chanka Zimba - definitely
Gavin Whyte - maybe
Josh Murphy - maybe
Keenan Patten - definitely Lee
Tom Sang - maybe
Kieron Evans - definitely
Ciaron Brown - no

Agree with most of that Ponty boy.
I’d definitely keepFlint and definitely get rid of Whyte and Murphy

Alex Smithies - maybe
Dillon Phillips - definitely
Mark McGuinness - definitely
Joel Bagan - definitely
Sean Morrison - maybe
Aden Flint - maybe
Curtis Nelson - no
Cody Drameh - definitely
Perry Ng - definitely
Will Vaulks - maybe
Leandro Bacuna - no
Joe Ralls - definitely
Ryan Wintle - definitely
Alfie Doughty - no
Marlon Pack - no
Tommy Doyle - definitely
Rubin Colwill - definitely
Sam Bowen - maybe
Eli King - definitely
Jordan Hugill - definitely
Uche Ikpeazu - maybe
Isaac Vassell - no
James Collins - no
Mark Harris - maybe
Max Watters - no
Isaak Davies - definitely
James Connolly - maybe
Chanka Zimba - definitely
Gavin Whyte - maybe
Josh Murphy - maybe
Keenan Patten - definitely Lee
Tom Sang - maybe
Kieron Evans - definitely
Ciaron Brown - no

Agree with most of that Ponty boy.
I’d definitely keepFlint and definitely get rid of Whyte and Murphy

Andrew, even though it hasn’t quite worked out for Murphy here I think he would be suited to the way we play now and I would keep him but because he is out of contract then I wouldn’t renew. As for Flint I would keep as long as he takes a dramatic drop in wages. Whyte I would keep as I think our style now would suit him better. Smithies needs to take a dramatic drop in wages to even contemplate staying, I think Dillon Phillips is more than capable and is not on a fortune.

Alex Smithies - maybe
Dillon Phillips - definitely
Mark McGuinness - definitely
Joel Bagan - definitely
Sean Morrison - maybe
Aden Flint - maybe
Curtis Nelson - no
Cody Drameh - definitely
Perry Ng - definitely
Will Vaulks - maybe
Leandro Bacuna - no
Joe Ralls - definitely
Ryan Wintle - definitely
Alfie Doughty - no
Marlon Pack - no
Tommy Doyle - definitely
Rubin Colwill - definitely
Sam Bowen - maybe
Eli King - definitely
Jordan Hugill - definitely
Uche Ikpeazu - maybe
Isaac Vassell - no
James Collins - no
Mark Harris - maybe
Max Watters - no
Isaak Davies - definitely
James Connolly - maybe
Chanka Zimba - definitely
Gavin Whyte - maybe
Josh Murphy - maybe
Keenan Patten - definitely Lee
Tom Sang - maybe
Kieron Evans - definitely
Ciaron Brown - no

Agree with most of that Ponty boy.
I’d definitely keepFlint and definitely get rid of Whyte and Murphy

Andrew, even though it hasn’t quite worked out for Murphy here I think he would be suited to the way we play now and I would keep him but because he is out of contract then I wouldn’t renew. As for Flint I would keep as long as he takes a dramatic drop in wages. Whyte I would keep as I think our style now would suit him better. Smithies needs to take a dramatic drop in wages to even contemplate staying, I think Dillon Phillips is more than capable and is not on a fortune.

Sam I hear what you're saying but IMO, JM is too much of a risk. All opinions though

Chris,

First I honestly believe if we had speculated and bought Harry Wilson with Kieffer Moore upfront we would of been Top 2 this season, with all the other quality youngsters and a few old heads around them.

We must look to get a quality midfielder and striker like them two if we want to go up next season.


WHO WOULD I WANT TO KEEP?


Below are the players I would keep.



Alex Smithies
Dillon Phillips
Mark McGuinness
Joel Bagan

Aden Flint

Cody Drameh
Perry Ng
Will Vaulks

Joe Ralls as Captain
Ryan Wintle


Tommy Doyle
Rubin Colwill

Eli King
Jordan Hugill
Uche Ikpeaz ?? Jury is still out

Isaak Davies

Gavin Whyte

Kieron Evans??

Alex Smithies - Yes
Dillon Phillips - Yes
Mark McGuinness- Yes
Joel Bagan - Yes
Sean Morrison - No time is up
Aden Flint - Yes
Curtis Nelson - No
Cody Drameh - Yes
Perry Ng - Yes
Will Vaulks - Yes but I don't think its going to happen
Leandro Bacuna - No
Joe Ralls - Yes
Ryan Wintle - Yes
Alfie Doughty - Yes but I can't see it.
Marlon Pack - No
Tommy Doyle - Yes but definitely wont happen
Rubin Colwill - Yes
Sam Bowen - Not sure
Eli King - Yes
Jordan Hugill - Yes
Uche Ikpeazu - Yes
Isaac Vassell - No
James Collins - No
Mark Harris - Yes
Max Watters - No
Isaak Davies - Yes
James Connolly - Not sure
Chanka Zimba - No
Gavin Whyte - No
Josh Murphy - No, first one out the door.
Keenan Patten - Yes
Tom Sang - Yes
Kieron Evans - Yes
Ciaron Brown - No

Alex Smithies
Dillon Phillips
Mark McGuinness
Joel Bagan
Aden Flint
Cody Drameh
Perry Ng
Joe Ralls
Ryan Wintle
Alfie Doughty
Tommy Doyle
Rubin Colwill
Jordan Hugil
Mark Harris
Max Watters
Isaak Davies
James Connolly
Gavin Whyte
Tom Sang
Eli King

Yes:
Dillon Phillips
Mark McGuinness
Joel Bagan
Aden Flint - deserves another year
Cody Drameh
Perry Ng
Will Vaulks
Joe Ralls
Ryan Wintle
Tommy Doyle
Rubin Colwill
Sam Bowen - loan out
Eli King - loan out
Jordan Hugill - can't afford him unless another loan
Uche Ikpeazu - would be a useful squad player to bully defences
Mark Harris
Isaak Davies
James Connolly
Chanka Zimba - another loan
Keenan Patten - loan?
Kieron Evans - loan

Nope
Leandro Bacuna
Alfie Doughty
Marlon Pack
Isaac Vassell
James Collins
Josh Murphy
Ciaron Brown


Not sure

Alex Smithies - only if a huge wage drop
Sean Morrison - ditto
Curtis Nelson - hasn't played under Morison much so perhaps give him until jan to break back into the team
Tom Sang
Gavin Whyte - not convinced

I'd be happy to keep Vaulks as a squad player providing we get Bacuna and Pack off the books ASAP and bring in a few face faces in the middle.

34 players on that list?

16 won’t be with us next season

34 players on that list?

16 won’t be with us next season

In your opinion what 16 won’t be with us next season?

34 players on that list?

16 won’t be with us next season

In your opinion what 16 won’t be with us next season?

That would be telling, Sam...

Chris,

First I honestly believe if we had speculated and bought Harry Wilson with Kieffer Moore upfront we would of been Top 2 this season, with all the other quality youngsters and a few old heads around them.

We must look to get a quality midfielder and striker like them two if we want to go up next season.


WHO WOULD I WANT TO KEEP?


Below are the players I would keep.



Alex Smithies
Dillon Phillips
Mark McGuinness
Joel Bagan

Aden Flint

Cody Drameh
Perry Ng
Will Vaulks

Joe Ralls as Captain
Ryan Wintle


Tommy Doyle
Rubin Colwill

Eli King
Jordan Hugill
Uche Ikpeaz ?? Jury is still out

Isaak Davies

Gavin Whyte

Kieron Evans??

I can't really disagree with that, Annis; but sadly, it was never going to happen

The positives are that under Steve Morison, we are on an upward trajectory and we may well find the club backing him with quality young loan players, as they did in January

I have no objections with that and I am just pleased with the general positivity of this thread after some of the tosh that has seen too many threads lately

34 players on that list?

16 won’t be with us next season

In your opinion what 16 won’t be with us next season?

That would be telling, Sam...

34 players on that list?

16 won’t be with us next season

In your opinion what 16 won’t be with us next season?

Sorry I’ve not given my reply.

Due to illness I’ve not found the time and energy to give my opinion. I’ve got to work within limits and that’s not a lot at the moment.

34 players on that list?

16 won’t be with us next season

In your opinion what 16 won’t be with us next season?

Sorry I’ve not given my reply.

Due to illness I’ve not found the time and energy to give my opinion. I’ve got to work within limits and that’s not a lot at the moment.

Karl, you stay safe and our best wishes go to you...!

34 players on that list?

16 won’t be with us next season

In your opinion what 16 won’t be with us next season?

Sorry I’ve not given my reply.

Due to illness I’ve not found the time and energy to give my opinion. I’ve got to work within limits and that’s not a lot at the moment.

I’m sorry to hear that Karl, stay safe butt

Chris,

First I honestly believe if we had speculated and bought Harry Wilson with Kieffer Moore upfront we would of been Top 2 this season, with all the other quality youngsters and a few old heads around them.

We must look to get a quality midfielder and striker like them two if we want to go up next season.


WHO WOULD I WANT TO KEEP?


Below are the players I would keep.



Alex Smithies
Dillon Phillips
Mark McGuinness
Joel Bagan

Aden Flint

Cody Drameh
Perry Ng
Will Vaulks

Joe Ralls as Captain
Ryan Wintle


Tommy Doyle
Rubin Colwill

Eli King
Jordan Hugill
Uche Ikpeaz ?? Jury is still out

Isaak Davies

Gavin Whyte




Kieron Evans??

I can't really disagree with that, Annis; but sadly, it was never going to happen

The positives are that under Steve Morison, we are on an upward trajectory and we may well find the club backing him with quality young loan players, as they did in January

I have no objections with that and I am just pleased with the general positivity of this thread after some of the tosh that has seen too many threads lately

Yes Chris,

Great positivity with this topic and talking about our players for a change and the future.

It would be an exciting next season if we could get good midfielder and a quality striker though.


Steve Morison has brought good football to the first team and excitement.