Who do you spend the wage budget on.

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Tough decisions for Lovell this week.

The following first team squad members are out of contract. Who do you tie down to a new deal. Remembering that once you've spent some of the budget on them that means less for new players. I have only put the regular players down not the likes of Moussa, Murphy or Morriss


Zakuani
Martin
Wagstaff
Nugent
Byrne
Garmston
List
Hadler


For me Zakuani or Nugent, Byrne and Hadler.

I'd like to have some money for fresh blood.
 
Definitely let Wagstaff, Martin, List and Nugent go. This would surely free up a large amount of wages per week.

50/50 over Garmston.

Hadler, Byrne and Zakuani MUST stay.
 
New extended deals for Eaves and Holy have to top this list .
I would keep .Hadler ,Zakuani,Martin ,Byrne,Garmston and List try to sign Reilly and Clare if possible ,both maybe difficult .
All the others out of contract can go .Invite Navid and Morris back for pre season to see if they cut it .In Morris's case mainly as a good will gesture as it is very unlikely .Waggy and Nugent could be the unlucky ones as Lovell will have to find cuts to get the players he needs .Although I am expecting him to go for quality and not quantity with so many good youngsters pushing forward hopefully .It would also make sense to go for experienced players as we have seriously needed leadership at times although I think Martin has provided it he does lack experienced support .Up front especially we need a player who has the experience and know how .
 
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The big unknown is how much of the budget these players will demand (both in terms of their individual demands and the size of the playing budget this year).

Perhaps Byrne will merit a pay rise after becoming an established League One player, but he was signed by Jed when we seemingly had a decent budget so he might be on a decent wage already.

Zakuani was signed when our budget was already stretched so should be affordable - the big risk here is of a better offer elsewhere.

Wagstaff will need to take a 50% pay cut (based on what I GUESS he currently earns) or have a low basic with higher appearance fees.

List - would have been a definite release for me prior to the two goals. Would only keep for a low wage - £400-500 per week. Would love him to come good but the two recent performances have been the exception.

Nugent - I like Nugent but he’s League Two at best currently though should improve as only young. A slightly less good version of Garry Richards.

Hadler - makes sense to keep as back up. Hard to comment on his ability.

Garmston - decision would be based more on the thoughts of the medical team than anything else. Could be a very good player with a good run in the side. Great that he’s got to the end of the season relatively unscathed so can concentrate on conditioning and strengthening his legs.

Martin - based solely on performances - let go. Taking into account Lovell’s comments over the season about what he adds around the club and the fact that some of the recent poor performances have been down to illness / injury (but he was still up for playing) I’d be inclined to keep but on a reduced wage to what I imagine we signed him on.
 
Keep Hadler Byrne and Zakuani if we can. Depends if they can earn more money elsewhere, or Scally can charm them with a pay offer that includes a years free membership to the Black Lion thanks to our fantastic new partnership with Medway Council.
 
markinkent said:
Tough decisions for Lovell this week.

The following first team squad members are out of contract. Who do you tie down to a new deal. Remembering that once you've spent some of the budget on them that means less for new players. I have only put the regular players down not the likes of Moussa, Murphy or Morriss


Zakuani
Martin
Wagstaff
Nugent
Byrne
Garmston
List
Hadler


For me Zakuani or Nugent, Byrne and Hadler.

I'd like to have some money for fresh blood.
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Zak and Byrne we should try and keep but wouldn't be surprised if others offered better wage deals

I'd keep Hadler as back up to Holy.

I'd let the rest go with a thanks for all their efforts.
 
Guarantee the spine (max already under contract) so - extend Holy and Eeeeves plus contracts for Zac and Byrne. Martin will be signed as no matter what fans may think SL knows we play better with him, maybe same situation with Parker.

I expect us to sign List and Nash as if we can improve them on the cheap then there maybe a future profit for the club.
 
I take it Bingham will be back next season which will be a bonus. Not sure of his contractual status though.
 
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