[Albion] Retained list

[BensGrandad]

Its coming up to that time of year again.

Who do you expect not to be on this list and allowed to leave some free some for a fee

Ince
Towell
Norwood
Baldock
Hemed
Krul
Tilley usually sub for U23s
Mateju not competition for Bruno or Schelotto although he is only 21 so still time so he is a bit of a query.

I do not know of many of the youngsters as obviously some will be released as is normal.

 

[Tony Towner's Fridge]

Tilley and Mateju need to be retained as does Baldock IMHO. I am still convinced there is a bit of the Ashley Barnes in him and he will come good at this level if given the chance.

TNBA

TTF

 

[chaileyjem]

Baldock and Hemed will be on the retained list because they have existing contracts with us to 2020 and 2019 respectively. Likewise Skalak - 2019 and Towell, Norwood.
Whether they are sold or loaned or in our 25 or even the contract mutually terminated is another issue.

Rosenior, Krul, Maenpaa, Sidwell , Ince all are out of contract which is where Hughton has to make an immediate decision. Uwe has already announced his exit and Bruno had his 1 year extension a few weeks back .

And also a bunch of u23s and dev players will be out of contract

See @azgull ‘s very very good
https://nortr3nixy.nimpr.uk/conte...17-18-(Updated-per-February-PL-Squad-Listing)

 

[Weststander]

I envisage Rosenoir taking up media work. He's a good orator, with a relaxed manner, and has a wealth of knowledge of the game.

2020 - that was a generous contract for Baldock by the club! I rate him, but injuries have limited his career, plus CH's 4-5-1 in the PL doesn't give him playing time.

 

[Don Tmatter]

We’ve got to go into the new season with adequate cover for every position, we got away with not having enough cover in forward positions between Aug & Jan this season but might not be so lucky next time. If players are not good enough for the PL they need to be shipped out.

 

[Tricky Dicky]

Baldock and Hemed will be on the retained list because they have existing contracts with us to 2020 and 2019 respectively. Likewise Skalak - 2019 and Towell, Norwood.
Whether they are sold or loaned or in our 25 or even the contract mutually terminated is another issue.

Rosenior, Krul, Maenpaa, Sidwell , Ince all are out of contract which is where Hughton has to make an immediate decision. Uwe has already announced his exit and Bruno had his 1 year extension a few weeks back .

And also a bunch of u23s and dev players will be out of contract

See @azgull ‘s very very good
https://nortr3nixy.nimpr.uk/conte...17-18-(Updated-per-February-PL-Squad-Listing)

Based on absolutely nothing, I suspect Sidwell might retire from playing and either stay with the club in some coaching capacity or go into Punditry - he talks pretty well.

 

[Murray 17]

2020 - that was a generous contract for Baldock by the club! I rate him, but injuries have limited his career, plus CH's 4-5-1 in the PL doesn't give him playing time.

I have to say I was baffled that he got a 3 year deal as soon as we were promoted. He's never been a big goalscorer at Championship level, and you can't afford to have a striker who doesn't score in the PL. He's also prone to the occasional injury!

 

[KZNSeagull]

I would hope that Rosenior can be found a role at the club in some capacity - I think he is doing his coaching badges and can be a great mentor to the youngsters. Unless he wants to carry on playing of course as he is only 33. He is the sort of chap we should try and keep imo.

Sidwell can have Robbie Savage's job!

 

[KZNSeagull]

I have to say I was baffled that he got a 3 year deal as soon as we were promoted. He's never been a big goalscorer at Championship level, and you can't afford to have a striker who doesn't score in the PL. He's also prone to the occasional injury!

Reward for playing an integral part in our promotion. Plus means that the club can get a decent fee for him if they want to get rid - he would be a very good player for any championship side.

 

[Murray 17]

Reward for playing an integral part in our promotion. Plus means that the club can get a decent fee for him if they want to get rid - he would be a very good player for any championship side.

I take your point, but that's very generous of the club if that is the reason. Maybe on £20k a week, £1m a year. We'd need to get over £1m + for him now, just to break even.

 

[lawros left foot]

I think Sidwell will get another year. Unless you are spending big bucks, he is going to be difficult to replace, home grown, a wealth of experience, and, him and CH obviously have a lot of respect for each other.
If Bruno gets another year, quite rightly, then a young whipper snapper like Sidders should have no trouble, as a back up.

 

[Stat Brother]

I guess any one of the hundred other threads on this topic, that I'm sure Mr Spurs commented on, weren't at the right time of year.

 

[Blue3]

We’ve got to go into the new season with adequate cover for every position, we got away with not having enough cover in forward positions between Aug & Jan this season but might not be so lucky next time. If players are not good enough for the PL they need to be shipped out.

Absolutely correct we had virtually no injuries this season bar Sidwell and Kyal bit much to hope it will be repeated next year, we need either from the under 21 squad or brought in a centre back, two centre midfielders a ball winner and a playmaker.

This is assuming we keep Ulloa, Krul, Murray and don't have offers for any of the team Mr Bloom could not resist

 

[Cheshire Cat]

All gone (none of them near the first team), and a significant influx of better standard (expensive) premier league potential in the summer - otherwise next season could be long and cold.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Ulloa is only on loan - why would we want to keep him? He has hardly demanded his place this time - is there better and quicker out there?

 

[Hampster Gull]

I’d keep Stephens

 

[BensGrandad]

I guess any one of the hundred other threads on this topic, that I'm sure Mr Spurs commented on, weren't at the right time of year.

This is his usual rubbish one day he will get it right and post something remotely correct.

 

[Weststander]

Ulloa is only on loan - why would we want to keep him? He has hardly demanded his place this time - is there better and quicker out there?

This. Ulloa isn’t the answer. Why pay big wages out of a budget for a then 32 year old, who can no longer score?

 

[LamieRobertson]

I wonder if Rotherham will sign Towell on a permanent deal....he seems to have done well up there judging by BBC match reports...they are in the play offs so he might just get the chance of championship football

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

My guess :

Maenpaa - contract option taken up on further year.

Krul - offered new contract.

Sidwell, Rosenior, and Ince say goodbye.