I said last season the club had to build the team around Joe Newell & Danny Ward has young players, Ward didn't hit the highlights has we hoped, but we made money on the player.
I have always thought Newell a excellent player, with a bit of class, signed by Steve Evans, where he did play games at left back, [ Quite a few posters on here say he can't defend very well].
Newell lost his edge after a injury, but this season has shown his true potential, the club have to keep this player, offer decent terms & a 3 year contract, he is one of the better class of player in division 1, where many other club scouts will have taken note, & will be looking to get Newells agent onside to turn his head.
I was only saying last week on this board, his contract was up in the summer, & the club needed to act on a offer of a good contract.