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[ShropshireAlex]

As you say, not creating a big pot. My guess is Hemmings was on a fair whack as well as Long, but not as much as Bogle - wonder if they're looking to do a deal with him and shed him, if someone wants him .....

[MeForCrewe]

As you say, not creating a big pot. My guess is Hemmings was on a fair whack as well as Long, but not as much as Bogle - wonder if they're looking to do a deal with him and shed him, if someone wants him .....

I've been told that they've been in talks with two or three players in an attempt to move them on, Bogle is obviously one of them.

[LordK]

Harry McKirdy anybody, we had him before, seems to be on a downward spiral, possibly pick him up for a reasonable salary? He is what 28-29?

[MeForCrewe]

Harry McKirdy anybody, we had him before, seems to be on a downward spiral, possibly pick him up for a reasonable salary? He is what 28-29?

No thanks. A big question regarding his character I think, we have got rid of one and would be replacing with another.

[gazan]

What date do contracts expire? Is it today?

[Timmy58]

What date do contracts expire? Is it today?

Generally, I think it is June 30th

[ShropshireAlex]

Generally, I think it is June 30th

Certainly the story about Tom Lowery's release from Pompey said he was out of contract on 30th June.

[Wartman]

So Tom Booth signs for another 2 years sat on the bench watching us develop someone else’s kid, Lunt signs a 1 year deal (with a 1 year extension clause) I hope he gets a run in the first team ahead of Thomas who runs around the pitch like my 79 year old mum. 7 or 8 new players needed at least not heard us linked with anybody yet other than a young Leeds center half about a month ago. Anybody heard anything ?

[gazan]

So, Ollie Armstrong has signed. So that's 3 signatures from the 8. Another midfielder. It must be something like 80/85% of academy products that end up signing professional for more than a year or so are midfielders. We've produced 3 goalkeepers, a few centre halves, the odd winger, a couple of full-backs and no strikers. Not a balanced output is it?
This is not an attack on the academy system, just a puzzled query? When are we going to produce either a well built defensive midfielder or ANY strikers?

[ShropshireAlex]

Depends how long a period you're talking about - ignoring Ashton and Hulse, and with varying careers, Nicky Maynard, Shaun Miller & A J Leitch-Smith all came through the Academy. So did Ryan Wintle as a defensive mid, but only post-16 so his style and physicality had already develioped no doubt. Let's hope Hodkin can hack it an adult level.