Summer transfer targets/rumours, retained list etc

[PV1973]

2 minutes ago, Joe B said:

On the other; a larger wage, commutable, guaranteed football and he's just had a child. Financial considerations will be at the forefront. Stockport will want proven League 2 operators.

These are the key points in such a short career. Who could blame anyone for looking after themselves and their family. However if he’s under contract then they’d have to pay a fee wouldnt they. I’ve heard rumour they’re looking at more than just Smith too. 

[MBE]

6 minutes ago, darren1810 said:

Apologise for going off track. 

But I'm confused as to why Ipswich seem the consensus with bookies to be favourites. 

Yes big big club but didn't trouble the play offs.

I'd of thought Sheff Wed Derby Posh and Barnsley were all above them on the pecking order.

I'm not suggesting they won't do well but to be outright favourites seems strange to me. 

I suspect because ex Man U coach so good connected for loans and they have a lot of cash to pay high wages.

Personally I would make Sheff Wed waaayyyy to early favourites.

[Joe B]

1 minute ago, PV1973 said:

These are the key points in such a short career. Who could blame anyone for looking after themselves and their family. However if he’s under contract then they’d have to pay a fee wouldnt they. I’ve heard rumour they’re looking at more than just Smith too. 

Smith out of contract this summer. I'd have absolutely no issues if he went; a great financial opportunity for him and he's served us well.

Who else do they want? Not my sweet prince Jim Gibbons? 🥺

[Walka003]

Interesting that Crewe have released Jaaskelainen, always thought he was quiet highly rated.

[PV1973]

Just now, Joe B said:

Smith out of contract this summer. I'd have absolutely no issues if he went; a great financial opportunity for him and he's served us well.

Who else do they want? Not my sweet prince Jim Gibbons? 🥺

I couldn’t possibly say, but rumour is you’re wrong with your first sentence.

[MBE]

18 minutes ago, Fozza19 said:

Pretty sure Nathan Smith will be playing League Two football again when the season starts.

Port in the name? Yes. Port Vale? No.

Are you still on the ale celebrating? Yes.

To be honest mate it took me a while to make the connection on your post. I think we would be nuts not to keep him.

[MBE]

Gibbo and Smith are a MUST to RENEW

Smith was good enough in L1 last time around why would he not be now?

These lads are part of the heartbeat of this squad along with Conlon and to a lesser extent Wilson.

We need to build around these lads.

 

EDIT My thanks to Rocky😀

[Joe B]

8 minutes ago, PV1973 said:

I couldn’t possibly say, but rumour is you’re wrong with your first sentence.

Hooray!

[PV1973]

Just now, Joe B said:

Hooray!

Only a rumour mind!

[MBE]

9 minutes ago, PV1973 said:

I couldn’t possibly say, but rumour is you’re wrong with your first sentence.

Could you also please not possibly say about Gibbo😂

[philmpv]

I suspect because ex Man U coach so good connected for loans and they have a lot of cash to pay high wages.
Personally I would make Sheff Wed waaayyyy to early favourites.

Like Bruno was with Mourinho?

[efsb]

Is there not an extension as we made the playoff final?

Four days after the third Saturday in May I.e. tomorrow.

[LancyTony]

6 hours ago, DazFred said:

Spot on 

Bit of tweaking here and there. It doesn't make sense to Rio the entire squad apart cos you can see the togetherness

Exactly DazFred - a group of players with a great spirit AND who know how they all play and know the system the Manager wants to play! - how often have we gone into a new season, recently, with that spirit and knowledge?   

[LancyTony]

6 hours ago, Emile said:

1 goal conceeded in the last 4 games against teams that finished 2nd, 6th and 7th - defence of steel.

 

But yes, another centre back needed, if Connor Hall has a twin that would be great

The sight of Connor Hall rampaging out of defence with the ball, in the second half was brilliant! Why didn't we find him sooner? What a signing!

[boslemportvale91]

Gibbo won't leave. Absolutely loves the club , can't see him dropping down either. Last i heard was smith also wanted to stay especially with his young baby being born a few months back 

For me those two along with Worrall, Proctor, Benning and Stone need to be offered new deals.