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  • in reply to: Players for release ? #305026
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    Well all will be known on Monday. Then we will have debates on the forum followed by guesses wide or perhaps very close ones 0n who is arriving.

    in reply to: Trinity – Retained / Released #304966
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    Trinity have signed Jonny Margetts. That may make it difficult to retain Dec Howe with the budget Russ will have to work with.

    in reply to: Players for release ? #304965
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    If about 1/3rd did move on then I am sure we will have some replacements lined up.

    Some say the football of the NL play offs was impressive and we could struggle then any replacements would surely be of a higher standard and that could be in technical ability or fitness/pace.

    Hope we do move away from 1yr deals as prefer a settled squad that is easier to make the odd change. Certainly some hard decisions ahead for Mr Butler.

    in reply to: Players for release ? #304959
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    Iromfromafar – the Evans / Barnet link came from Evans in his interview pre-Chester. Said there had been enquiries but he was happy and settled here. Also felt there was a job to finish both for the club and for him, for the fans to see what he can do. Also said he wasn’t bothered in further interest.

    Post match said this season is the 1st time he can go on holiday not worrying about having a job for the start of a following season – can you imagine how that must feel.

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    in reply to: Players for release ? #304951
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    Who is actually under contract for next season do we know for sure?

    Officially there wasn’t many. I think SCALES, EVANS and BECK. There are 5 others with no date shown BARROWS, DENTON, BROGAN, ROWLEY and FISHBURN. 11 out of contract June 2025. But seems we have options on 8 or 9 of the others from that total 16.

    I think 7/8 to leave.

    in reply to: Trinity – Retained / Released #304949
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    Not as bad luck as Ramon Calliste we signed on a free transfer from Man United. Think we were playing Brigg in a pre season friendly and was on the end of a terrible tackle. Ended up suffering a double leg break and soon had to retire.

    And a dislocated ankle ! That was the more serious injury as well.

    in reply to: Players for release ? #304784
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    I think at least 7/8 to go. I would keep Fin and make him the midfield stopper and coach the role into him. Are some of those others wish to keep fast enough for National League. Need to improve pace in the squad and that basic of skills – PASSING because it has been poor yet again.

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    in reply to: Pick your legend #304497
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    As was John Barker’s “sticking your head in where it hurts” equaliser that put him in hospital.

    I seem to remember travelling to Sheffield on a double-decker bus. Or is my senility kicking in?

    That header by John Barker cost him dear – it cost him a transfer to Liverpool, deal was all ready for Monday signing.

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    in reply to: AB’s End of Term Report #304496
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    At times attitude has cost us dear the play-offs being the result.

    A division higher and I would not be confident with this leadership. We are still looking for a Head of Recruitment but based on signings during the season not sure that his position I would consider AB for. But as I do not make the decisions what will be will be !

    But can only wish the best to all at the club for Sunday. Said before ‘Fortune Favours the Brave’ so got to go for it,

    in reply to: Pick your legend #304388
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    Has to be Barrie for me. It’s his birthday on the 19th. He was electric. A mention too for Terry Heath, what a player he was. UTWI

    2 great picks there. Terry Heath would have run every game today, when he played The Iron did. RIP

    Can I add ‘Pancho’ Cassidy – best header of a ball I have seen, so much flair. RIP

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    in reply to: Shrimpton at Wembley #304387
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    I think Fin plays to orders and as he gets limited chances here he doesn’t want to upset his manager when he does play.

    If he is no worse than some here but out of contract why shouldn’t he get a new deal ?

    in reply to: Tangoed! #304150
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    Going to be a lot of clubs from the Premier to NLN / NLS looking starting with new managers.

    Watford have just sacked Cleverley – their 20th in 12 yrs, now that really is a revolving door.

    in reply to: Codheads. #304111
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    Targeting cost us the title pure and simple.

    And improve our manager must never repeat it – it is negative !

    in reply to: Butler Stumbled Upon A Goldmine ? #304073
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    Why it has taken so long to sink in – for whatever reason for 442 has delivered more for us at home.
    Just look at the spell when 352 0r 532 was inflicted on fans. This resulted in the playoffs.

    Stick to what works and don’t get clever with the game plan. Carlton arrived with a niggling injury and then a system that didn’t suit was used. Now the system fits the players – playing to strengths works.

    Best for the final.

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    in reply to: AB’s End of Term Report #303324
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    Shows little ambition. Should have done far better with what was at his disposal.
    Fails to motivate playing staff to improve basics.

    Overall poor performance should a change of career be considered.

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    in reply to: Duncan or Clarke #303250
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    Sniffer got promotion on the back of Duncan’s hard work.
    Duncan would not have been sacked without his rumoured dalliance. Sacked immediately after losing to Grimsby (then in the second tier) in an cup replay.

    Duncan better at building a team. He ultimately lost his job because when they lost Grimsby the chairman saw several players laughing as they left the field. He told Duncan he wanted them all out of the club and Duncan refused.

    Mr Wraith had tried to get on the Leeds board and was turned down so he signed Mr Clarke hoping to prove Leeds wrong. It didn’t quite work !

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    “HEREFORD boss Paul Caddis said his side will ‘attack’ their final league game of the season on Saturday when they welcome third placed Scunthorpe.”

    Not meaningless to them then. If Butler decides to attack it could be a good watch.

    There is no alternative he has to attack because it creates momentum.

    Counter attacking theory is to fail. Give the travelling fans something to cheer for 90 minutes.

    in reply to: Strength in Numbers – join the Iron Trust #303168
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    Waiting to see if they have devised a way for the trust to raise funds on a monthly basis that will yield a seat on the board.

    Prefer any extra of my money going this way in light of the debacle with the FC concoction ! How long had talks been going on and who made contact with who first ? Even more wary hearing the possible stepping back of Michelle.

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    in reply to: Billy Sharp #303089
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    Well Mr Butler got his contract extension in October 2024, but can imagine there are clauses where termination could occur.

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    in reply to: Howe & Butroid #303040
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    Release of Butroid was wrong. How many LB’s have we had since he left ?

    Our managers then seemed to leave him marking 2 where their choices always got help ! He was a battler, stood his ground and never quit. Like so many we never develop. Hornshaw – one of his first games he marked out Iheanacho [a £25mill + player]. When he got released the comment from the manager was “You have been here too long” and no other reason given !

    Charlie Goode, Kyle Wootton, Lyle Taylor – we are a gift that keeps giving !

    About Dec Howe – I have seen tv footage but why has no one else shown any interest ? Perhaps he is one of those that is good at the level he plays at and was worth a risk.

    in reply to: WHAM won’t let it go. #303038
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    Tapping up at least two of our players offering vast sums for signing on fees.
    Not that they’ll actually see the promised money.
    Are they daft enough to fall for it?
    Apart from that is it legal to approach players whilst they’re still under contract?

    I think it is if the player is in his last season and no contract offer made has been accepted.

    Rules seem to be different in such as the NLN.

    in reply to: Billy Sharp #303037
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    Well this season we will never know what the outcome could have been and as yet we are still in with a chance via the play-offs should Kidderminster and Brackley get the right result on Saturday.

    in reply to: Impending doom #302777
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    Just an FYI, Sparks is best pals with the CEO, apparently follows him round like a lost puppy.
    Sparks has been a key man in terms of helping the ceo get rid of people and companies, as well as undermining michelle.

    sparks is apparently a bigger problem than people realize.

    he has even be caught slagging James Moody off, questioning moodys motives at the club… which i think is fair to say is beyond questioning…

    He (Sparks) may well be undermining some whilst caressing the egos of others early for a move up the ladder next season when there is a cabinet reshuffle.

    James bleeds that club, his loyalty without question. Others now not so sure.

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    Just to remind people. When our vastly inexperienced CEO arrived he said this.

    “Scunthorpe United have an opportunity to create
    social value and they can do that through joy,
    through the entertainment that they offer on the pitch…”

    Bet he wished he had kept that to his self.

    in reply to: Fin Shrimp #302636
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    In recent seasons we have had young players who deserved the same opportunity of game time that average loanees have had and even now players have been released and players no better [or worse] brought in !

    What we lost was their love for the club that gave them a chance, now so many say some players do not seem to care. At least they would battle !

    I have always backed ‘homegrown’ and always will. People used to complain about Lewis Butroid – how many LB’s have we has since he left ? When he was playing he rarely got help from the wide mid like others got.

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    in reply to: Harness has had enough #302464
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    Everyone says virtually the same. Cannot imagine the pressure she was under and you cannot carry that weight for long.

    Best to her if and when.

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    in reply to: Whitehall update #302412
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    Risk as a sub on Friday or have available for the last 2 – Mr Butler has a tough decision to make.

    Caution and counter attacking should not be our approach, it is time to be brave.

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    in reply to: Whitehall update #302388
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    He must be ‘chaffing on the bit’ – wants to do his bit to help win that title.

    So good luck to him.

    in reply to: KLT #302375
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    Said before “Fortune Favours the Brave” – we have to set the standard in these last 3 games.

    Wins are the priority, no over complication – get the ball, make moves off the ball, make positive passes to the runners and finish the move in as few moves as possible.

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    in reply to: CEO #302354
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    Since arrival dialogue between the fans does seem to have reduced and that is how we ended up in a mess – disengagement !