Scott Neilson

From what RS said on the radio post Havant and Waterlooville it seems that today is decision day as to whether Scott Neilson will return in January or seek new pastures. I think the wise thing for him to do would be to stay, he is an important player for us, knows the players and managers, and is part of a relatively successful team. However, I have a gut feeling that he won't want to stay on due to the situation regarding location.

Maybe we could give him a couple of hundred quid extra a week to convince him to stay? Surely it would be worth it in the long run if we get promoted to L2. For me, Scott Neilson is a must keep, more so than Hannah if I'm honest because in the matches where he hasn't played we haven't looked anywhere near as much of a threat compared to when he's been in the side.

If he does go then who could we replace him with? Could we maybe look to bring Conor Townsend back in when his loan at Chesterfield ends? From what I hear he hasn't been playing much there. Thomas and Townsend for me would provide a solid defensive foundation but also a threatening attacking force.

Any thoughts?

People need to seriously forget about Towsend. That lad won't play another non-league game again in his life.

Think it's 50/50 with Neilson. I'll be surprised if anything is done before he goes back but could see him joining on loan until the end of the season (at best!).

Agreed we need to keep him, but Hannah is far more important, hes a goalscorer, which nobody else is doing consistanty. we have 3 or 4 wingers if Neilson dosn't stay.

For no reason at all and without any evidence, I have a horrible feeling he's going to end up at Luton.

Quoted from Rodley Mariner

For no reason at all and without any evidence, I have a horrible feeling he's going to end up at Luton.

Wouldn't worry about that if he did, going forward is the least of Luton's problems.

Neilson has a history of starting brightly at clubs then fading away. Maybe we've seen the best of him? He's not the most dedicated professional in the world!

Quoted from cod.gtfc

Wouldn't worry about that if he did, going forward is the least of Luton's problems.

Spot on Cod.  Not trying to suggest that Luton are not a threat, clearly they are, but they have plenty of problems of their own.  Smith going back to York has left them short of any bite in the middles of the park and Buckle isn't, by all accounts, very confident in the make up of his back four.  Any run of poor results will see the Luton faithful turn on the manager with impressive speed.

UTM

Scott neilson is a quality player and for me i really hope we sign him.

Mentioned in the telegraph that our location could be a problem. Think if a club down London way offer him something then its goodbye.
Definately need to keep Hannah and Pond and maybe extend Marshall's loan till end of season

I think we should look to get Marshall permanently, he can only get better