Released so far...

Looks to have assessed the players realistically for next year potential and what he can get from them.

Few surprises and with careful additions made should have a better season.

We await the resignings to happen then await the new surprises !!

Heres to Plan A being mostly achievable !!!

Quoted from diehardmariner

Believe me, I hope it's wrong.  

It honestly wouldn't surprise me, certainly in Dixon's case. If I recall we were basically desperate to sign a left-back and Dixon's 'pedigree' (i.e. former recent Championship level player & he'd played for Scotland a few times) along with him and his agent having a load of leverage of us could easily have led to Slade offering him far too much. I mean look at this link, his agent went to the press to shower Slade in praise after getting the deal signed. I doubt that would have happened if he hadn't done us over in negotiations - https://www.grimsbytelegraph.c.....y-agents-what-401978

Quoted from sam gy

If anyone seriously believes we're paying Dixon 2.5k a week and 'contributing' 3k a week to Matt, they need to give their heads a wobble.

as diehard said i really hope i'm wrong.

ps experienced forward - simeon jackson ?

i reckon we need

1 keeper
1 right back
3 central defenders

Mid looks full already but i think we need some  more quality

Need 2 strikers. one being a good support to link play.

we do have some reasonably young players that could improve dramatically in hall-johnson, clifton, wright , rose, cardwell, Akheem. even hooper to some extent.

I think next seasons surprise will be mitch rose though, think he has had a better season than summerfields first though and can kick on in the same vain as he did.

Bye Bye Berret, never want to put a player down but the most ineffectual player i have seen in some time.
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I'd be happy with a wicket keeper / batsman and a finger spinner who could produce a fizzing Doozra. A decent scrum half and a hooker, and we'd certainly baffle the opposition manager and his pre match tactics.

Quoted from Meza

Have those been offered agreed or is it still waiting on the players decisions?

They will have been made offers. It is up to the players to decide whether to sign. One or two may not if they get better offers elsewhere. Not necessary money but location might play a part.

Quoted from forza ivano

as diehard said i really hope i'm wrong.

ps experienced forward - simeon jackson ?

No to Jackson for me. Into his thirties, on the way down, picking up injuries. Would like somebody on the way up from the Conference or someone who's scored goals in L2 last season and now out of contract.

Taking of contracts, what about Paul Wilkinson. Presume he's on a 6 month rolling one. Has he done enough to prove he's worth keeping. Dembele certainly needs quality coaching to getting him to the level his potential has shown. Interested to know what MJ thinks of PW and whether he wants someone else in for the number 2 job.

Overall, not much to grumble about
He must rate Akheem Rose!

Mills gone backwards IMO - but he may have got something elsewhere

Only 8-10 players needed now I would think (providing we start with 14... if my maths are correct

Goalie, 2 central defenders, right back, 2/3 midfielders, 2/3 strikers... about right??

Woolford looked great v Notts County - can't comment on away games cos didn't go, but clearly MJ found a role for him

If MJ gets squad together with a bit of cash to spare the club might pay off Dixon, Kelly??

Exciting summer ahead

Quoted from Nelly GTFC

Following discussions with all players, the following players will receive contract offers to extend their time with the club:

James McKeown
Luke Summerfield
Martyn Woolford
Danny Collins
Andrew Fox
Ahkeem Rose

Options have been exercised on the following players:

Siriki Dembele
Max Wright
Harry Clifton
Reece Hall-Johnson

Thanks Nelly.....i cant read. Lol

Quoted from Jackie Lewis

Taking of contracts, what about Paul Wilkinson. Presume he's on a 6 month rolling one. Has he done enough to prove he's worth keeping. Dembele certainly needs quality coaching to getting him to the level his potential has shown. Interested to know what MJ thinks of PW and whether he wants someone else in for the number 2 job.

Neither Wilkinson nor Slade were on a 6 months rolling contract no matter what the powers above wanted us to believe