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Ignore Townsend. I mean Wilson! I'm fast losing it.

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Glad I’m not on my own on that one Red
As for contracts/ retained I would just like to say
“LEAM GOOD LUCK AND BIG THANK YOU”
Who would want to be a manager of a team like Stanley, at the end of the season you fight for survival, next you lose your best players then you have to look for new available players to start the new season, what tremendous pressure is put on our manager

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As others have said, sadly we'll no doubt have to wait till other clubs have picked over our bones before we can look for signatures to contracts. Fact of life, a footballer's career is short and can't blame anyone of them for maximising their opportunities. Just so long as we have Leam under a decent contract and we the Stanley family back him 100%, unlike some muppet clubs who desert their manager when things get tough. Would not like to be in the trenches with those of that weak-knee'd attitude. Things are always likely to be a struggle at little ol' Stanley but letting Leam be confident in the fans' backing despite periods of bleak results can only but be a force in continuing to punch above our weight. Bookies fav for the drop again next term no doubt, but do we care - we are the mighty Stanley.

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Good post L.L.S. But bear in mind theres one or two Muppets on here.:D

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My humble opinions, (not included loaness)

2. Peter Murphy (Already has a deal, KEEP)
3. Michael Liddle (Needs to improve but a versatile solid backup, KEEP)
4. Luke Joyce (VERY poor season, must get better, KEEP)
6. Dean Winnard (Solid season, but needs a summer of rest for me, KEEP)
7. Craig Lindfield (NOT a right back, but I would give him a deal, KEEP)
8. Charlie Barnett (Exit Door, GONE)
9. Francis Jeffers (KEEP)
10. Will Hatfield (Essential to the way we play now, KEEP)
11. Aidan Chippendale (Who?, GONE)
12. George Miller (Looks a decent young player, KEEP)
14. Luke Clark (Already has a deal, KEEP)
15. Bohan Dixon (Not up to it for me, EXIT)
17. James Gray ( Seems a Top lad but doesnt look quite up to it to me, EXIT)
18. Tom Eckersley (Looks decent but Leam doesnt rate him, so EXIT)
19. Marcus Carver (Already has a deal, KEEP)
21. James Beattie (A good presence around the club, and an ultra ;), KEEP)
22. Andrew Dawber (Massive talent, already has a deal, KEEP)
23. Pádraig Amond (KEEP, Hopefully stays injury free)
24. Lee Molyneux ( HOW can we KEEP him) !?!?!?!?!??!?
25. Ian Dunbavin (Crackers as ever, but part of the furniture, KEEP)
26. Tom Aldred ( See Moly, Magnificent the last few weeks, KEEP)
27. Amine Linganzi (See Moly, KEEEEEEEEEEEEP)
33. Romuald Boco (See Linganzi, KEEEEEEEEEEEP)
34. Laurence Wilson (KEEP)

Re: Contracts /retained for next season.
 

That list seems about right to me, If only...............

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There will be lots of fresh talent and seasoned pro's out of contract this summer; lets hope Leam picks up a few who are hungry and can take us places.

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Leam will already have targets in mind,but can't disagree with any of smudgies comments (which is unusual for me !!!)

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If Moly and Linganzi somehow stay then Leam should get the freedom of the borough. Please God make this happen!!! :)

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If they stay Alvin,i'm off to the bookies again wi another daft bet.:D N if Franny Jeffers is still here,i am anyway.

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After the initial euphoria of our survival battle, yes, the question of summer changes has to be considered once again!!?? I really hope that this squad, that we have seen start to really develop in the last ten matches or so, can be kept intact. It was disastrous two seasons ago to see the heart totally ripped out of our "play off" squad. Leam and the staff will do all that they can to keep this team together for the benefit of Stanley but of course if heads get turned by bigger clubs offering more money, then he cannot stand in their way..that's life in the world of football I suppose!!
I would just like the current players to ponder on the relative success or otherwise of those lads from two years ago who left us for "greener pastures". Hmmm....:rolleyes:I wonder if some of them wish that they had stuck with the Stanley????
Stick with the Stanley guys and continue to be part of our historical journey. :mosher:
ON STANLEY ON:jimbo:

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Hope the board can see that the money Moly has saved us with his wonder goals is worth incentivising his new contract. Hopefully we can show some ambition and offer a couple of two year deals.

I know why the club doesn't often do this as we often take gambles on young players but for ones that have already proven their worth...why not? At the very least it ensures we get a few more pennies should they be poached.

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Not going to get carried away as it is out of our hands

The Squad has proved it's worth of that there is no doubt and there are players within it who would walk into most teams in League Two & higher but it boils down to the playing budget & balancing it?

We may have to be patient and see how it unfurls and if the worst should happen and it becomes a rebuilding job I have every faith that Leam will take Stanley forward as his signings have proved since he had a bit of space to manoeuvre in the transfer market.:)

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Linganzi,the Yaya toure of league two !!,can't see him here next season,indeed he's far better than anyone in Blackburns first team !!,what he was doing playing for Acci will be a mystery,real top drawer IMHO

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Ian Craney back?

Telford wont be keeping him for the BS North

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