The Squad 2021-22

[Rockford's Love Child]

Every time he plays for us we lose 5-0!

I assume he played in one of the Peterborough games then ? I must admit, I had no memory of him being here. We had such a revolving door of loanees in that period.

 

[ONIGP]

I assume he played in one of the Peterborough games then ? I must admit, I had no memory of him being here. We had such a revolving door of loanees in that period.

Yes 0-5 in the FA Cup 2013 under Ronnie. I'd forgotten him as well and picked it up from Wikipedia. He was a teenager on loan from Blackburn at the time.

 

[aldoes mustache]

although the 1 season in LG2 with Coventry he did score 28 in 52 games I would take that all day long

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

although the 1 season in LG2 with Coventry he did score 28 in 52 games I would take that all day long

He is a very good player, but not sure we will get him.

 

[bigmart]

He is a very good player, but not sure we will get him.

He has another year on his contract at Reading so would think ots unlikely we will sign him.

 

[Boz]

The Dundee Utd forum suggests Ryan Edwards may be going to Fleetwood.

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

The Dundee Utd forum suggests Ryan Edwards may be going to Fleetwood.

No doubt there are plenty of clubs interested. I would imagine he would choose Fleetwood ahead of us, even accounting for the Mellon factor.

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

Liam Feeney released by Blackpool. There is no doubt he is a talented player and he was good in the first half of last season, but slumped badly towards the end. He was not helped by being flogged week after week by Hill, but I would not retain him.

 

[Ian]

I agree. Tremendous start but fell well short. Also not getting any younger.

 

[Higgy]

Liam Feeney released by Blackpool. There is no doubt he is a talented player and he was good in the first half of last season, but slumped badly towards the end. He was not helped by being flogged week after week by Hill, but I would not retain him.

I would have Feeney back. No reason why he can't repeat his initial form of last season.....especially with a better manager on board. Played out wide he could provide a good service to a new striker such as Cook. On a free he must worth a place in the squad -even if not played regularly. Although I think he could still hold down a regular place.

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

I would have Feeney back. No reason why he can't repeat his initial form of last season.....especially with a better manager on board. Played out wide he could provide a good service to a new striker such as Cook. On a free he must worth a place in the squad -even if not played regularly. Although I think he could still hold down a regular place.

I doubt he will be offered anything. He is 34 now and probably on the downward slope in his career, and I think he is one of the players Mellon will want to replace with someone younger and hungrier.

 

[Boz]

Do Rovers actually publish a released list? If the player doesn’t say something on social media, we don’t find out until either new contract announced either by us or their next club.

 

[bigmart]

Do Rovers actually publish a released list? If the player doesn’t say something on social media, we don’t find out until either new contract announced either by us or their next club.

The club don't make an announcement anymore its been a few years since they did.

 

[bring back the cowshed!]

Do Rovers actually publish a released list? If the player doesn’t say something on social media, we don’t find out until either new contract announced either by us or their next club.

At the end of their contract, some players will not be offered new deals, some will but won't accept them and some will re-sign. The problem is when would they announce the list? Ideally, they would want to complete sensitive negotiations first, but that would be a bit late. However, other clubs do it, so why can't Rovers?

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

We used to release lists of the players that had not been offered contracts and those that had, irrespective of whether they accepted them.

I think one of the reasons we no longer do, is that the offers sometimes change depending on circumstance. For example, a few years ago Ritchie Sutton was released by Mellon, only to be offered a deal at the last minute when Ihiekwe unexpectedly left the club.

 

[Boz]

I can’t see what the problem is in listing the players who are being released and thanking them. Even if things change as in RLC’s Ritchie Sutton example, there’s no harm done and it keeps fans on the loop.

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

I don't have a strong opinion either way, and I was just explaining what I think is the club's rationale. There have been other alleged instances where verbal offers have been made to players, and subsequently withdrawn.

 

[Ian]

You can thank them in other ways without having to release a list. Admittedly it’s not as engaging for fans but they may have their reasons.

 

[bigmart]

I don't have a strong opinion either way, and I was just explaining what I think is the club's rationale. There have been other alleged instances where verbal offers have been made to players, and subsequently withdrawn.

Harris and I think Buxton

 

[Sparky]

I would take Feeney back as even though he’s 34 he’s still fit and is capable of good delivery. Very true he lost form but was never rested and one of a number whose performances took a dive.

Agree with RLC that he may not be the type that mickey wants but I can see some decent L2 sides wanting him so I’d be tempted to give him a year.