The only players who are actually nailed on to be here next season, regardless of what league we're in are:
Dickie
Brannagan
Obika
Ruffels
Napa
Carrol
Loan Players
Buckley Ricketts, Gino, Kane, Smith - Brown, Mowatt are all loans. They're all going back (even though I assume we'll try to get Kane on a permanent deal as he's OOC in the Summer).
Out of contract players in the Summer -
Out of contract players this summer - Hall, Ricardinhio (who has an option for another year, but once again not nailed on), Thomas, Williamson, Mehmetti, Nelson (one year option again, but not nailed on to be here if an offer comes in), Aaron Martin, Rothwell, Shearer, Tiendalli. Agbola, Ashby, Long, Roberts.
Out of this list of players, I assume we'll try to keep Hall, Rothwell and Nelson. However there's an uncertainty they'll be here next season, even if Hall and Rothwell are good mates with Robinson, their ambition might take them elsewhere (I think Hall will actually sign, not too sure about Rothwell). If a good offer comes in for Nelson in the summer, and he's shown no signs of signing a new deal, I think we might cash in.
Then we actually come down to the players who ARE contracted for either next season or beyond:
Ledson, Pekalski, Mousinhio, Obika, Eastwood, Stevens, Napa - All expire in 2019.
Ledsons proposed move to Preston in January was well documented, however he didn't get it. It wouldn't surprise me if the club told him wait until the Summer and then you can leave. Even if the club didn't say that, then we're in a sticky situation as he's only got one year left, so can sign a pre deal in January 2019 and leave for free. Robinson doesn't seem to be a fan of Pekalski, and even though he's contracted for next season, I think we'll cut our loses in the Summer and let him go. Mousinho is also contracted for next season, and even though KR has only seen him play in 3 games, DF and CA have seen him play all season, and I think will help KR make the decision to mutually terminate his contract too. KR seems to be a fan of Obika too, however his recent article in the OM saying “If he’s not fit, he’s no use to anyone.” makes me question this, however I think we'll take the punt on him for next season too and he'll stay.
Eastwood was also a target for clubs in January, with the club rejecting bids from Barnsley and Celtic. If another bid for him arrives in the Summer and its financially lucrative to Eastwood he may decide to move on, or the club could find the offer lucrative for a 28 year old keeper with 1 year left on his deal, who hasn't had the best of seasons this year. KR seems to be a fan so I think he'll stay, but certainly not nailed on. Stevens I honestly don't know, seems to be rated highly but I doubt he'll be anywhere near the first team next season. Napa - this kids not going anywhere. KR loves him. DF loves him. Wouldn't surprise me if he signs a new deal before the end of this season.
Ruffels, Carroll, Dickie - All expire in 2020
Ruffels signed a new deal this season and seems to be happy here. Good player to have around the squad, doesn't strop if he's benched and then constantly performs. Can play a few positions and a few managers have rated him - Chris Wilder, Micky Lewis, Garry Waddock?, Michael Appleton, Pep Clotet, Karl Robinson? The length of his contract means the club would demand a few £££ if someone wanted him. So thats why he'll be here next season, same with Carroll and Dickie.
Brannagan - expires 2021
Joined in January on a 3 and a half year deal. Kids not going anywhere yet.
Players who WE have sent out on loan -
Manny Agbola - contracted until 2018. He'll be let go.
We have 2 CBs out on loan - Raglan and Kellher. Our fans seem to rate Raglan very highly, as do I, however we don't know KR's plans with him yet. Many of us haven't seen Kelleher kick a ball yet, and has spent this season playing his trade for Solihull Moors. Does KR think he's up to standard?Both of these players are contracted until 2019 but not nailed on to be here and in KRs plans.
Then we get to Kane Hemmings. Last season he scored 15 goals. Albeit only around 3 or 4 were in the league, and many of the goals he scored didn't really mean anything as in terms of results, but he seems to be doing alright at Mansfield. He's still contracted until 2019 with us, but I think Mansfield may have th
The only players who are actually nailed on to be here next season, regardless of what league we're in are:
Dickie
Brannagan
Obika
Ruffels
Napa
Carrol
Loan Players
Buckley Ricketts, Gino, Kane, Smith - Brown, Mowatt are all loans. They're all going back (even though I assume we'll try to get Kane on a permanent deal as he's OOC in the Summer).
Out of contract players in the Summer -
Out of contract players this summer - Hall, Ricardinhio (who has an option for another year, but once again not nailed on), Thomas, Williamson, Mehmetti, Nelson (one year option again, but not nailed on to be here if an offer comes in), Aaron Martin, Rothwell, Shearer, Tiendalli. Agbola, Ashby, Long, Roberts.
Out of this list of players, I assume we'll try to keep Hall, Rothwell and Nelson. However there's an uncertainty they'll be here next season, even if Hall and Rothwell are good mates with Robinson, their ambition might take them elsewhere (I think Hall will actually sign, not too sure about Rothwell). If a good offer comes in for Nelson in the summer, and he's shown no signs of signing a new deal, I think we might cash in.
Then we actually come down to the players who ARE contracted for either next season or beyond:
Ledson, Pekalski, Mousinhio, Obika, Eastwood, Stevens, Napa - All expire in 2019.
Ledsons proposed move to Preston in January was well documented, however he didn't get it. It wouldn't surprise me if the club told him wait until the Summer and then you can leave. Even if the club didn't say that, then we're in a sticky situation as he's only got one year left, so can sign a pre deal in January 2019 and leave for free. Robinson doesn't seem to be a fan of Pekalski, and even though he's contracted for next season, I think we'll cut our loses in the Summer and let him go. Mousinho is also contracted for next season, and even though KR has only seen him play in 3 games, DF and CA have seen him play all season, and I think will help KR make the decision to mutually terminate his contract too. KR seems to be a fan of Obika too, however his recent article in the OM saying “If he’s not fit, he’s no use to anyone.” makes me question this, however I think we'll take the punt on him for next season too and he'll stay.
Eastwood was also a target for clubs in January, with the club rejecting bids from Barnsley and Celtic. If another bid for him arrives in the Summer and its financially lucrative to Eastwood he may decide to move on, or the club could find the offer lucrative for a 28 year old keeper with 1 year left on his deal, who hasn't had the best of seasons this year. KR seems to be a fan so I think he'll stay, but certainly not nailed on. Stevens I honestly don't know, seems to be rated highly but I doubt he'll be anywhere near the first team next season. Napa - this kids not going anywhere. KR loves him. DF loves him. Wouldn't surprise me if he signs a new deal before the end of this season.
Ruffels, Carroll, Dickie - All expire in 2020
Ruffels signed a new deal this season and seems to be happy here. Good player to have around the squad, doesn't strop if he's benched and then constantly performs. Can play a few positions and a few managers have rated him - Chris Wilder, Micky Lewis, Garry Waddock?, Michael Appleton, Pep Clotet, Karl Robinson? The length of his contract means the club would demand a few £££ if someone wanted him. So thats why he'll be here next season, same with Carroll and Dickie.
Brannagan - expires 2021
Joined in January on a 3 and a half year deal. Kids not going anywhere yet.
Players who WE have sent out on loan -
Manny Agbola - contracted until 2018. He'll be let go.
We have 2 CBs out on loan - Raglan and Kellher. Our fans seem to rate Raglan very highly, as do I, however we don't know KR's plans with him yet. Many of us haven't seen Kelleher kick a ball yet, and has spent this season playing his trade for Solihull Moors. Does KR think he's up to standard?Both of these players are contracted until 2019 but not nailed on to be here and in KRs plans.
Then we get to Kane Hemmings. Last season he scored 15 goals. Albeit only around 3 or 4 were in the league, and many of the goals he scored didn't really mean anything as in terms of results, but he seems to be doing alright at Mansfield. He's still contracted until 2019 with us, but I think Mansfield may have an option to purchase, and I don't think he'll be here next season.
an option to purchase, and I don't think he'll be here next season.
