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5 players whose contracts are due to expire have yet to sign on the dotted line to extend their stay with us.
Out of those 5 - Mellor, Vassell, Robertson & Spearing are 4 first team starters, Menga is a bit part squad player.
Mellor - A versatile player who after clearing the awards board in his first season here lost his starting RB place through injury and then the impressive form of Turton who secured and then cemented that spot.
Mellor was used, IMO to lesser effect in midfield, but he is a versaitle player who chipped in as CH on aoccassions and weighed in with a healthy goals return. He is a player I'd like to see us re-sign and keep.
Is he replacable or has he already been replaced?Since Turton has ousted him as RB yes and I think Nottingham has been bought in as his replacement.
Will he sign? - No
Vassell - Despite an injury prone 2 seasons his (game total is 69) he has been our top scorer in both of those seasons and averages a goal in under every 3 games.
He holds GB in high esteem and that's the key for me.
Is he replacable or has he already been replaced? At this time - no. he gives us something no other player in our squad does and he is a player oppo fans hate, but would love to have in their team.
Will he sign? - Out of the 5 - I think he poses the biggest chance of a yes
Robertson - A player who has come on in leaps and bounds in his time with us. Has plenty of admirers and is at an age where he is still to peak. Has formed a good relationship with Tilt and if he leaves that is a worry as Tilt is still inexperienced at league level and there is no doubt playing alongside CR has helped.
Is he replacable or has he already been replaced? He is replacable- prone to a gaff a game and at this time a replacement hasn't been signed. We have a distinct lack of CH's which makes Aimsons' release even stranger.
Will he sign? It's a no for me at the minute - clearly talking to other clubs I thinnk he will be off to Sunderland.
Spearing -Busy player who plays the simple stuff well in midfield. Worked well alongside Ryan and was a virtual ever present after his late start to the season. Played thatb holding role well,
Is he replacable or has he already been replaced? Yes and yes for me in Thompson I see him as a direct replacement.Whether or not Thompson will do this role well we will have to see.
Will he sign? I think he was grateful for the chance to kick / restart his career with us but I feel it will be a no
Menga - Player with more attempted stepovers than Ronaldo. Flatters to decieve in my eyes and is a squad player. Brought on when we are looking for that spark - that Cods game he proved to be just that but it's a single memory from his 8 participations in a season which saw him arrive in November.
Is he replacable or has he already been replaced? Yes and yes - Pritchard and Doodoo will both fill that role.
Will he sign? No
Out of those 5 - Mellor, Vassell, Robertson & Spearing are 4 first team starters, Menga is a bit part squad player.
Mellor - A versatile player who after clearing the awards board in his first season here lost his starting RB place through injury and then the impressive form of Turton who secured and then cemented that spot.
Mellor was used, IMO to lesser effect in midfield, but he is a versaitle player who chipped in as CH on aoccassions and weighed in with a healthy goals return. He is a player I'd like to see us re-sign and keep.
Is he replacable or has he already been replaced?Since Turton has ousted him as RB yes and I think Nottingham has been bought in as his replacement.
Will he sign? - No
Vassell - Despite an injury prone 2 seasons his (game total is 69) he has been our top scorer in both of those seasons and averages a goal in under every 3 games.
He holds GB in high esteem and that's the key for me.
Is he replacable or has he already been replaced? At this time - no. he gives us something no other player in our squad does and he is a player oppo fans hate, but would love to have in their team.
Will he sign? - Out of the 5 - I think he poses the biggest chance of a yes
Robertson - A player who has come on in leaps and bounds in his time with us. Has plenty of admirers and is at an age where he is still to peak. Has formed a good relationship with Tilt and if he leaves that is a worry as Tilt is still inexperienced at league level and there is no doubt playing alongside CR has helped.
Is he replacable or has he already been replaced? He is replacable- prone to a gaff a game and at this time a replacement hasn't been signed. We have a distinct lack of CH's which makes Aimsons' release even stranger.
Will he sign? It's a no for me at the minute - clearly talking to other clubs I thinnk he will be off to Sunderland.
Spearing -Busy player who plays the simple stuff well in midfield. Worked well alongside Ryan and was a virtual ever present after his late start to the season. Played thatb holding role well,
Is he replacable or has he already been replaced? Yes and yes for me in Thompson I see him as a direct replacement.Whether or not Thompson will do this role well we will have to see.
Will he sign? I think he was grateful for the chance to kick / restart his career with us but I feel it will be a no
Menga - Player with more attempted stepovers than Ronaldo. Flatters to decieve in my eyes and is a squad player. Brought on when we are looking for that spark - that Cods game he proved to be just that but it's a single memory from his 8 participations in a season which saw him arrive in November.
Is he replacable or has he already been replaced? Yes and yes - Pritchard and Doodoo will both fill that role.
Will he sign? No
