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Rik e B
August 2, 2019, 2:35pm

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We rate and value him so we keep him tied down. If somebody really wants him they'd have to stump up more. Simples.
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I won't hold my breath.
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I looks good and doesn't cost anything yet except a piece of paper. I think this and the captaincy are part of the same package.


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I looks good and doesn't cost anything yet except a piece of paper. I think this and the captaincy are part of the same package.


If he's being paid more or has a signing on fee, then it does cost something...

Not sure if it's a good move or not. He's a legend, but if we're in league 1 and looking for promotion then he's probably not good enough. Big if.
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If he's being paid more or has a signing on fee, then it does cost something...

Not sure if it's a good move or not. He's a legend, but if we're in league 1 and looking for promotion then he's probably not good enough. Big if.


Does a contract extension imply either of those? Strikes me this is a confidence building job. Nothing wrong in that as long as we don’t read anything more into it. Most unlikely anyone will come with a big offer for him now so this is a piece of paper for his peace of mind and the club does not need to fear him throwing another wobbler.



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Everyone, even his critics, are praising his shot stepping ability, but he is a great 1 on 1 keeper too now, that has really improved.

As others have said, yes he has faults but that's what u get at lge 2 level. For me his last season was a cracker and he is around and about as good as it gets for permanent keepers in this division. His issues with claiming crosses is at least one we can ameliorate with good aerial ability in CD anyway. For me his main issue is actually not only quality of distribution  but especially speed of distribution. Still happy with the signing tho. Playing so many games And that kind of loyalty is exceptionally rare in this day and age.
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Everyone, even his critics, are praising his shot stepping ability, but he is a great 1 on 1 keeper too now, that has really improved.

As others have said, yes he has faults but that's what u get at lge 2 level. For me his last season was a cracker and he is around and about as good as it gets for permanent keepers in this division. His issues with claiming crosses is at least one we can ameliorate with good aerial ability in CD anyway. For me his main issue is actually not only quality of distribution  but especially speed of distribution. Still happy with the signing tho. Playing so many games And that kind of loyalty is exceptionally rare in this day and age.


Said this time and time again.. absolutely think JM is one of the best shot stoppers and 1on1 keepers we've had and I, for one, am realky happy we've got him contracted for 3 years ... certainly one of the most consistent performers in our team and one of, if not the, best keepers in league 2...
If he had quicker and more accurate distribution he'd have been player at championship level before now...all imo anyways..
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Said this time and time again.. absolutely think JM is one of the best shot stoppers and 1on1 keepers we've had and I, for one, am realky happy we've got him contracted for 3 years ... certainly one of the most consistent performers in our team and one of, if not the, best keepers in league 2...
If he had quicker and more accurate distribution he'd have been player at championship level before now...all imo anyways..


I agree Northbank Mariner.  I guess you can justify criticising a player when they have performed poorly and not just the odd game (not something I do, ok maybe the odd time), but I don't think its fair to criticise a player when they have performed consistently like JM, especially when the team was inconsistent.   It wouldn't surprise me if there is a bit of strategy as to why MJ has given him an extra year (maybe more wages increases player value?) and that it keeps PH away  


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Or maybe a club approached us and was willing to offer him 3 years and our club have been proactive aand said here JM how about you stay where you're loved and have an extra year and few quid
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Looking at some of our signings, I doubt they have come cheap and Macca deserves parity.

If he could distribute and claim crosses like Ederson or Pickford then he wouldn't be in League 2.  He's an excellent stopper and I would argue we only survived last season because of his world class saves; Exeter away being the prime example.

Henderson came in and it was clear to see he was an exceptional talent. We are not privy to what was said to Macca by Bignot so we can't hold it against him.

Sometimes you don't appreciate what you have until it's gone. For every McKeown, Coyne or Mildenhall there is Antony Williams, Nick Colgan, Tommy Forecast.
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