17 hours ago, Chris said:

That's quite kind of you to say, I respect your opinion bud - but he was never one of the best at this level or League Two.

We need a natural winger that can cross, run directly down the channel - not cut in and attempt a shot that most likely will be ballooned into the stands. Very few of those strikes Enzio put out would turn into a screamer. Defensively, constant performance and sheer directness we could do a lot better.

Overall with the retained list, I am happy.

Need players who can consistently perform well, can motivate themselves and do whatever it takes for the club to get the win.

I don't think quality is always needed, effort sometimes can edge technical ability.

For Enzio’s sake, I hope he finds a club that is willing to adapt and play to the style he wants to play. I’ll stand by the claim he is good enough to be EFL 2 or above, but on his last year here…I would have released him too. No clear enthusiasm, obviously too much direction weighing on his shoulders. He needs a new team and an attacking style allowing him to do his thing without restrictions.

 

In real terms, couldn’t see how IB could use him anyway next season.

Kyle W will be up front, with the hopefully fully fit Roberts and Ruben playing off and just behind him I’d expect. 4 3 3 or some fluid version of it.

@Feral Fox  I think Enzio can play League Two, maybe League One level but to be one of the best - it's a stretch for me. If like you say, he finds a team that can play to his style then maybe he will improve in terms of consistency and have more good games but in the lower tiers you can't really push the weakness he leaves onto others to step up even more because he doesn't do enough to fit outside his own playing style.

Issue with him playing higher is solely down to him, but I do wish him well.

I have no personal ill feelings towards him, I do respect and appreciate his efforts - I just think he's a weakness that we can now hopefully improve on.

Rumour mill for Enzio has him looking at Burton in League 1 or Walsall and Tranmere in L2.

Youd expect out of that lot Burton or Walsall just because he’s settled in the Midlands now and has a new intended to consider now he’s engaged.

9 hours ago, Feral Fox said:

Rumour mill for Enzio has him looking at Burton in League 1 or Walsall and Tranmere in L2.

Youd expect out of that lot Burton or Walsall just because he’s settled in the Midlands now and has a new intended to consider now he’s engaged.

Enzio is capable of performing at a high level - just not often enough or consistent enough for me. However, at teams that could be lower down in the tables of their relevant leagues,  a winger performing well 1 in 3 games or 1 in 4, is more palatable than a team going for top spot. 

2 hours ago, Super_Danny_Allsopp said:

Enzio is capable of performing at a high level - just not often enough or consistent enough for me. However, at teams that could be lower down in the tables of their relevant leagues,  a winger performing well 1 in 3 games or 1 in 4, is more palatable than a team going for top spot. 

Definitely one of the more frustrating players we’ve had over the years.

 

 

Sam Slocombe - Signed
Tiernan Brooks
Connell Rawlinson - Signed
Adam Chicksen
Dion Kelly-Evans
Jim O’Brien

Seems strange to me that Tiernan Brooks hasn't signed yet - you'd like to think he'd snap our fingers off, but maybe he has other suitors? 

DKE is probably seeing if he can get first team football elsewhere. I know he's played a lot this season, but in a fully-fit squad, he's not getting that right wing back position ahead of Brindley. His lack of height is a factor and other teams target it effectively. 

JOB not signing is also a bit off - maybe he can get more ££ elsewhere and we offered him significantly reduced terms (I imagine he was one of the better earners).

Chicksen - Bit of a journeyman and has moved consistently. Said that he had been enjoying his football much more recently, but like many things it's just talk, ££ are the bottom line. 

I would hope there is a deadline for these lot to sign. Sign the contract or we'll look elsewhere. 

@Super_Danny_Allsopp keep in mind that some players are now on a break from the club with it being the end of the season, I believe Jim O'Brien is up in Scotland. Tiernan Brooks and Tyreace Palmer might have signed but not been announced. Sometimes the announcements wait for the media to follow up, as they could've signed before but not had chance to speak on camera due to one reason or another.

1 hour ago, Chris said:

@Super_Danny_Allsopp keep in mind that some players are now on a break from the club with it being the end of the season, I believe Jim O'Brien is up in Scotland. Tiernan Brooks and Tyreace Palmer might have signed but not been announced. Sometimes the announcements wait for the media to follow up, as they could've signed before but not had chance to speak on camera due to one reason or another.

True. Hadn't thought of that. 

Chicksen signed. 

JOB and DKE now free-agents. I'd prefer if JOB stayed to bring some continuity in the middle of the park, DKE I'm not too fussed about in all honest.

Also Tiernan Brooks hasn't signed either? 

I'd be more bothered about losing DKE than I would JOB, but I do hope both signs.

I think if Doyle does end up being used as backup/rotation, then the experienced head would fall onto O'Brien's shoulder.

We don't need JOB now that Messi has become available on a free! ????

3 hours ago, Chris said:

I'd be more bothered about losing DKE than I would JOB, but I do hope both signs.

I think if Doyle does end up being used as backup/rotation, then the experienced head would fall onto O'Brien's shoulder.

Brooks signed. 

palmer too ????

It's good to have some youngsters around the first team, good luck to palmer and brooks this season.

I thought they announced Palmer earlier in the season, so was surprised to see him signing another/different contract?