Can we talk about contracts now?

Quoted from rancido

I've been a big critic of Woolford since he came but have changed my view since Jolley took over. Russell " spit " Slade used him as a winger, which is a role a believe he has played most of his career. He doesn't have the pace to play that role anymore but his experience and ability comes into play in the role that Jolley has given him. I don't know if he is worth another season but if Jolley re-signed him then I wouldn't be disappointed.

He's not quick enough to be a winger anymore but is skillfull and if MJ cant get a younger version of the same quality fine by me. We need good passers in midfield now we are a footballing team rather than hoofball. We do need to bring the age of our players down though and add energy and speed

Quoted from joe56

I think you’ll be in a small minority with that one. For what it’s worth, I think he’s been easily our best player all season. Probably one of the best in the whole division and a model of consistency. Some people seem hell bent on finding fault with him, but I think it’s significant that our upturn in form has more or less coincided with his return after injury. I’m a great admirer of James Mckeown, but I’d be disappointed if his recent run of form robs Summers of the Player of the Season award that he so richly deserves.

Agreed, it would be a crime if Summerfield does not get a 2 year deal, absolutely deserved. Absolutely great this season in a struggling team. Needs to add a couple of goals but otherwise outstanding commitment utm also special mention to Collins, again brilliant

Quoted from Zmariner

Agreed, it would be a crime if Summerfield does not get a 2 year deal, absolutely deserved. Absolutely great this season in a struggling team. Needs to add a couple of goals but otherwise outstanding commitment utm also special mention to Collins, again brilliant

Wouldn't give Summerfield a 2 year deal. He's 31 in December, it's a bit of risk at that age.

Quoted from horsforthmariner

Wouldn't give Summerfield a 2 year deal. He's 31 in December, it's a bit of risk at that age.

give him a year with a option for a 2nd then

I've changed my mind regarding Summerfield. Based not just on ability but on his desire and drive. When we scored yesterday, he went mental. I can see he cares, that's enormous for me. Similar with James McKeown who is our longest serving player and leads. There's two of your spine. For me, you sort the spine out first then the wings.

My retained list is short, massive rebuilding job. But I have respect now for this squad after despising the majority of them for most of the season. They have given their all and I thank them for their efforts.

I would want to retain James McKeown, Zac Mills, Andrew Fox, Danny Collins, Luke Summerfield, Mitch Rose, Reece Hall Johnson, Harry Clifton. You'd have to keep Siriki Dembele for his potential.

I hear good things about Jack Keeble, hope he's retained and given an opportunity, he'll learn from Danny Collins.

Quoted from 75

I've changed my mind regarding Summerfield. Based not just on ability but on his desire and drive. When we scored yesterday, he went mental. I can see he cares, that's enormous for me. Similar with James McKeown who is our longest serving player and leads. There's two of your spine. For me, you sort the spine out first then the wings.

My retained list is short, massive rebuilding job. But I have respect now for this squad after despising the majority of them for most of the season. They have given their all and I thank them for their efforts.

I would want to retain James McKeown, Zac Mills, Andrew Fox, Danny Collins, Luke Summerfield, Mitch Rose, Reece Hall Johnson, Harry Clifton. You'd have to keep Siriki Dembele for his potential.

I hear good things about Jack Keeble, hope he's retained and given an opportunity, he'll learn from Danny Collins.

I like the list Vicar and I think I would agree with you. Collins would be the only one I would um and ar over, he's 37 now? I think I heard someone say to me the other day but if he was on the bench to come off if theres an injury or something then yes.

Quoted from sonofmadeleymariner

I like the list Vicar and I think I would agree with you. Collins would be the only one I would um and ar over, he's 37 now? I think I heard someone say to me the other day but if he was on the bench to come off if theres an injury or something then yes.

Yep, he's knocking on but he has been very consistent and is classy. He is a leader through the spine, maybe he would benefit from playing alongside a quicker centre back but I'd have no qualms about a new deal for him.

No way should he rip this team apart as some would want, there are players there who in the last few weeks have put the past behind them and have kept the club alive playing in some cases promotion seeking teams, the ones who have not been playing a part in this are the ones who should be first to go, and I`m sure that will be in MJ`s planning.
My thoughts are that we need another experienced keeper, a midfield playmaker,  two out and out goal poachers, and a quick imposing centre back. I would think we could release six or seven of the existing squad without damaging the team spirit built up under MJ

Hopefully out of respect players won't be told until after the Forest Gump game but I am hoping Macca, Killip, Zac, Collins, Summers, Clifton, Mitch Rose, Hall Johnson, Fox, Dembele, Woolford, at least get a new contract and stay Hooper already has a year but we definitely need a decent striker.

I wonder what Jolley would have got out of Jones and Jamie Osborne? We will never know.

Quoted from sam gy

Find it insane that some think Summers isn’t deserving of a contract. The guy has bust a gut for us all season, improved massively and I’ve lost count how many MOM performances he gave. Even during our terrible patch, he was often the only one who shone.

I imagine Jolley would be looking to bring in some younger exciting talent, but you need experienced heads in there too.

Exciting times now anyway, looking forward to seeing how it all unfolds.

When the going gets tough, Summers is the man you want in your team. Committed, fit and drives others on. Yes could chip in with a few more goals.  Good captain material. His mate from York (Berrett) will have to go though.