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Contracts 09:58 - May 7 with 10239 viewsFruitbat

A lot of players out of contract.

Those with first team appearances to their names:

Akinwande
Briggs
Brill
Brindley
Doyley
Eastman
Edge
Elokobi
Kinsella
Porter
Vincent-Young
Wright

Who stays?
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Contracts on 13:14 - Jun 25 with 2581 viewsbwildered

Rumour on the street - U's offer contract to Spurs left back who was on loan at Stevenage last season .

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Contracts on 15:03 - Jun 25 with 2570 viewsLeadbelly

Connor Ogilvie. Contract expires at the end of the month. Plays left back or centre half

A rumour is better than nothing!.

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Contracts on 15:39 - Jun 28 with 2466 viewsRSCOSWORTH

Eastman stays. Two year deal.

https://www.cu-fc.com/news/2017/june/eastman-on-board/

Surprised he got the extra year personally.

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Contracts on 11:49 - Jun 29 with 2403 viewsdurham_exile

Contracts on 15:39 - Jun 28 by RSCOSWORTH

Eastman stays. Two year deal.

https://www.cu-fc.com/news/2017/june/eastman-on-board/

Surprised he got the extra year personally.


Also Drey Wright has extended his stay.

and Lewis Kinsella and Kane Vincent-Young

Rumour that Yvan Erichot a French defender could sign from Orient!

Billy Kee still available!!!!!!!

Up the U's
[Post edited 29 Jun 2017 17:33]

Durham_exile

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Contracts on 17:44 - Jun 29 with 2361 viewsFruitbat

Contracts on 11:49 - Jun 29 by durham_exile

Also Drey Wright has extended his stay.

and Lewis Kinsella and Kane Vincent-Young

Rumour that Yvan Erichot a French defender could sign from Orient!

Billy Kee still available!!!!!!!

Up the U's
[Post edited 29 Jun 2017 17:33]


Based on events last season, do we actually want a defender from Orient?
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Contracts on 20:44 - Jun 29 with 2345 viewsLeadbelly

The "rumour" regarding Erichot has its roots in an internet article suggesting clubs should raid Orient following their relegation. The player is, in the fevered imagination of the author, just what the Us need. No evidence whatsoever that we are actually interested.

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Contracts on 14:59 - Jun 30 with 2306 viewsLeadbelly

Brindley has turned down the contract offer made by the club.

We have signed Ryan Jackson (you guessed it...a right back) from Gillingham.

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Contracts on 16:31 - Jun 30 with 2295 viewsFruitbat

Contracts on 14:59 - Jun 30 by Leadbelly

Brindley has turned down the contract offer made by the club.

We have signed Ryan Jackson (you guessed it...a right back) from Gillingham.


Quick and has a long throw apparently but hindered by injury last season (should fit right in then). Can't say I'm overly bothered about Brindley.
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Contracts on 10:38 - Jul 1 with 2225 viewsLeadbelly

Elokobi has announced he is now a free agent as he can't agree terms with the club. Another part of last season's defence departs, but this time it is one who wanted to stay.

His return from Braintree was a significant factor in our improvement last season. George gave 100%, no matter what. He was a leader by example and we are not blessed with many of those so he will be missed. A mistake by the club in my opinion.

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Contracts on 11:20 - Jul 1 with 2218 viewsdurham_exile

Contracts on 10:38 - Jul 1 by Leadbelly

Elokobi has announced he is now a free agent as he can't agree terms with the club. Another part of last season's defence departs, but this time it is one who wanted to stay.

His return from Braintree was a significant factor in our improvement last season. George gave 100%, no matter what. He was a leader by example and we are not blessed with many of those so he will be missed. A mistake by the club in my opinion.


Yes I am disappointed to see George go and Richard Brindley (especially as we only discovered towards the end of last season what a great free kick he can deliver).

Returning to Big George, it is difficult to imagine that he could play any better than he did last season. George is 31 now but could still play well at league two level. Sadly our inability to secure promotion to league one has made a big difference to just who we can secure and who we can retain.

Definitely need another striker.

Up the U's

Durham_exile

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Contracts on 12:41 - Jul 1 with 2205 viewsFruitbat

How does this all leave the squad looking?

Keepers:

Walker
Barnes

No confirmation but I'm guessing that Brill has gone. One short unless we're happy for Barnes to sit on the bench.


Full Backs

Jackson
Kinsella
KVY

Although Wynter is an option at left back we certainly look short handed.

Centre Halves

Eastman
Prossor
Kent
James
Wynter

Looks to be a reasonable set.

Midfield

Slater
Murray
Lapslie
Szmodics
Wright
O'Sullivan
Dickenson (but not until next year)

We have numbers but are we short of a wide player and do we need a Garvan replacement?

Strikers

Guthrie
Johnstone
Bonne

Definitely need to replace Porter.
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Contracts on 13:00 - Jul 1 with 2202 viewsLeadbelly

Contracts on 12:41 - Jul 1 by Fruitbat

How does this all leave the squad looking?

Keepers:

Walker
Barnes

No confirmation but I'm guessing that Brill has gone. One short unless we're happy for Barnes to sit on the bench.


Full Backs

Jackson
Kinsella
KVY

Although Wynter is an option at left back we certainly look short handed.

Centre Halves

Eastman
Prossor
Kent
James
Wynter

Looks to be a reasonable set.

Midfield

Slater
Murray
Lapslie
Szmodics
Wright
O'Sullivan
Dickenson (but not until next year)

We have numbers but are we short of a wide player and do we need a Garvan replacement?

Strikers

Guthrie
Johnstone
Bonne

Definitely need to replace Porter.


There are strong rumours that we are signing Rene Gilmartin from Watford. Big 'keeper, 30 years old and a very accomplished bench warmer. Looks like Brill is another on his way.

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Contracts on 18:01 - Jul 1 with 2170 viewsdurham_exile

Contracts on 12:41 - Jul 1 by Fruitbat

How does this all leave the squad looking?

Keepers:

Walker
Barnes

No confirmation but I'm guessing that Brill has gone. One short unless we're happy for Barnes to sit on the bench.


Full Backs

Jackson
Kinsella
KVY

Although Wynter is an option at left back we certainly look short handed.

Centre Halves

Eastman
Prossor
Kent
James
Wynter

Looks to be a reasonable set.

Midfield

Slater
Murray
Lapslie
Szmodics
Wright
O'Sullivan
Dickenson (but not until next year)

We have numbers but are we short of a wide player and do we need a Garvan replacement?

Strikers

Guthrie
Johnstone
Bonne

Definitely need to replace Porter.


Good summary Fruitbat.

Totally agree midfield and striker departments must be strengthened

Up the U's

Durham_exile

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Contracts on 19:52 - Jul 1 with 2160 viewsbwildered

Plus of course Loft, Sembie Ferrers and that guy who never played a first team game - Senior ??

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Contracts on 21:39 - Jul 1 with 2142 viewsFruitbat

Contracts on 19:52 - Jul 1 by bwildered

Plus of course Loft, Sembie Ferrers and that guy who never played a first team game - Senior ??


Knew I'd forget some!
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Contracts on 19:27 - Jul 3 with 2032 viewsLeadbelly

Going back to the original list of 12 players out of contract the following has happened;

3 released
1 signed contract elsewhere
4 signed new contracts where club retained the option for a further year
2 failed to agree terms and now free agents
1 signed new contract
1 not mentioned at all

What does this tell us, if anything?

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Contracts on 21:33 - Jul 3 with 2015 viewsbwildered

Wages bill must be significantly reduced with two senior players departure. Just a general trimming down after last seasons recruitment .
Will we return to back four without Big George availability .
What type of main striker ?
Loans or keep in house ? - keeping in house would give more opportunity to our own fringe youngers and help academy stats .

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Contracts on 22:28 - Jul 3 with 2005 viewsdurham_exile

Contracts on 21:33 - Jul 3 by bwildered

Wages bill must be significantly reduced with two senior players departure. Just a general trimming down after last seasons recruitment .
Will we return to back four without Big George availability .
What type of main striker ?
Loans or keep in house ? - keeping in house would give more opportunity to our own fringe youngers and help academy stats .


Line up could be:

Walker

Eastman Kent James

Jackson Slater Szmodics Murray Kinsella

Guthrie Johnstone

I like Sembie-Ferris who could play wide.
Drey Wright also possibility
Prosser?

Still a striker light

Up the U's

Durham_exile

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Contracts on 11:38 - Jul 5 with 1939 viewsRSCOSWORTH

Contracts on 22:28 - Jul 3 by durham_exile

Line up could be:

Walker

Eastman Kent James

Jackson Slater Szmodics Murray Kinsella

Guthrie Johnstone

I like Sembie-Ferris who could play wide.
Drey Wright also possibility
Prosser?

Still a striker light

Up the U's


Looks like a decent lineup to me although I can't see Prosser not starting and I don't think Kent and James will play together, not initially anyway. Lapslie seems to be a favourite with McGreal so maybe Johnstone on the bench with Guthrie leading the line and Szmodics in behind. Got a few options there, just need them to stay injury free.

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Contracts on 18:54 - Jul 5 with 1893 viewsLeadbelly

Contracts on 19:27 - Jul 3 by Leadbelly

Going back to the original list of 12 players out of contract the following has happened;

3 released
1 signed contract elsewhere
4 signed new contracts where club retained the option for a further year
2 failed to agree terms and now free agents
1 signed new contract
1 not mentioned at all

What does this tell us, if anything?


Update

Dean Brill (he who had not been mentioned) has also failed to agree terms so is leaving the club.

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Contracts on 19:03 - Jul 6 with 1808 viewsFruitbat

In other contract news, Gavin Massey has signed for Wigan. Now there's an agent who's earned his money.
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Contracts on 09:29 - Jul 7 with 1764 viewsSector4

Rene Gilmartin has signed as player / gk coach. Bankole has left the club.
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Contracts on 14:22 - Jul 7 with 1732 viewsRSCOSWORTH

Contracts on 09:29 - Jul 7 by Sector4

Rene Gilmartin has signed as player / gk coach. Bankole has left the club.


Good news this. Exactly the kind of structure that was required.

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Contracts on 21:39 - Jul 7 with 1659 viewsLeadbelly

Contracts on 14:22 - Jul 7 by RSCOSWORTH

Good news this. Exactly the kind of structure that was required.


Certainly saves money.

I was surprised to read that Bankole had been at the club for 9 years. Probably the longest serving member of the coaching staff I would have thought.

I'd like to think Gilmartin will find time to work with Walker and Barnes on command of the box and claiming crosses. Room for improvement in that area I feel.

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Contracts on 13:19 - Jul 8 with 1619 viewsgerry_us

Contracts on 21:39 - Jul 7 by Leadbelly

Certainly saves money.

I was surprised to read that Bankole had been at the club for 9 years. Probably the longest serving member of the coaching staff I would have thought.

I'd like to think Gilmartin will find time to work with Walker and Barnes on command of the box and claiming crosses. Room for improvement in that area I feel.


Absolutely agree LB. I have banged on for ages that it is no good having a 7 foot tall goalie if he is unwilling to leave his 6 yard box.
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