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I was also a big fan of smudger. I also used to love to watch Gray play.I was a big Dave Smith fan, and felt he didn't get the recognition he deserved, but he was an integral part of that side
Murphy was a weird one, to begin with, I really didn't rate him, and thought he ran like he'd shat himself. The he came good.I was also a big fan of smudger. I also used to love to watch Gray play.
One player that used to get a lot of abuse was Matt Murphy but I always thought it was harsh.
Nearly scored away at Derby one year, but panicked and missed the ball completely as it came across.Garry Smart, always one who seemed to be going backwards. Never scored but was mostly an ever present
You need players like Bennet in a league 1 squad? He is a 7/10 most games he plays and has that experience.
I would also say McEachran is a good player to have in our squad.
Players like Browne and Edwards are too injury prone and we need to get away from these types of players.
Long has shown he does a good job at CB at this level but as a right back isn’t up to it any more so this is an area we certainly need to strengthen in the summer along with centre midfield and up front.
The issue we have is that players are signed on 2-3 year deals these days because most players won’t sign for just a year any more so it can take a few windows to move these players on like we have seen with Seddon and Findlay.
Hanson getting a 3 year deal is on par with Findlay! Although we gave Findlay a 4 year deal and then let him carry on playing in America for a bit!Oh yeah, my only reservation about Bennett is how much we need to pay him - because before he came to us, he had been playing for more than a decade in the Championship and Premier League. But as long as his wage demands are reasonable (i.e. in line with being a rotation option for an upper League One club) then yes, extend him for a year.
I'm also fine with Sam Long as a backup defender who's maybe 4th choice CB and backup RB. But yes, a first choice right back is one of this summer's priorities. Alongside CM and forward, as you say, but also crucially keeper.
We gave Findlay a 4 year deal which is one of the more ludicrous decisions we've made over the past few years (and there's plenty of competition!)
Zero comparison between the two players .Hanson getting a 3 year deal is on par with Findlay! Although we gave Findlay a 4 year deal and then let him carry on playing in America for a bit!
Ah, Garry “stuck in reverse” Smart.Garry Smart, always one who seemed to be going backwards. Never scored but was mostly an ever present
Hanson getting a 3 year deal is on par with Findlay! Although we gave Findlay a 4 year deal and then let him carry on playing in America for a bit!
Zero comparison between the two players .
I’m fairly sure Hanson was on a 4 year deal.
Long is Buckinghams long lost son,he won't be going anywhereBennett and Long can go too.
Why would leigh be available?? Another poor decision if he goes!!I'd imagine Thorniley and Leigh may well be available.
Goodrham,Murphy and Brannagan the most likely interesting higher clubs .
He's also a more than competent squad player who remains under contract at a club that just lost £6m in a year.Long is Buckinghams long lost son,he won't be going anywhere
Zero comparison between the two players .
Findlay made 35 league appearances for Us (so far). Hanson made 36. So pretty comparable.No. Hanson actually got a game here and there.
Long is Buckinghams long lost son,he won't be going anywhere
Only time will tell , just don't think that Leigh fits Des system as well as other players may do and will be on a good wage .Why would leigh be available?? Another poor decision if he goes!!
Especially strange as Des would've become a Dad at the ripe old age of 10Strange comment, Long was here when Buckingham became manager and is under contract, he is utilising a player who is in the squad.