| Topic: Holding on to Talented Players |
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| 21. Author: Angus_W Date: Wed 21st Jan 2026. 13:42 Think we can all agree the club is in a good place in terms of playing squad value & talent. This will change over time but lets just enjoy the ride...... ‘Hello my name is Jefferson - I’m happy to be here let’s go!’ Reply |
| 22. Author: Polt Date: Wed 21st Jan 2026. 20:43 Agreed Angus I’m hopeful Mullen doesn’t make the same mistake as Faisal, he’s a cracking player and would like to see him continue his first team experience with us as is always said clubs are always looking for young experienced talent. He’s got a future at a higher level but maybe one more year as a first team choice will benefit him, it depends who offers him something to be honest. Reply |
| 23. Author: Bertie Paton Date: Wed 21st Jan 2026. 22:00 I was actually pleased JCM only signed a 1 year deal after the first few months of this season. Thought he looked a bit of a bombscare. Lennon has clearly put him into shape with some of the daft passes in his own half and runs at the wrong time. He`s looked really good last couple games and think he`s an important player for us. Think he will go in the summer though. I think another 2 years under Lennon wouldn`t do him any harm but like said above, more money and a step up might be too tempting and you can see why that is attractive. We need to get in the top division to maximise fees and keep the best talent. Reply |
| 24. Author: OzPar Date: Thu 22nd Jan 2026. 06:24 The difference these days is that if we lose a player of the calibre of JCM, there is a fair chance we will recruit another gem from elsewhere. The general quality of our signings under the new regime has been pretty impressive. Reply |
| 25. Author: Benny74 Date: Thu 22nd Jan 2026. 06:53 Me Bord spends money on youngsters to accumulate so they will all have a price but I think those prices will be pretty high and set in stone. Time wasting offers will be dealt with and laughed at. Still would love us to get another mature player in midfield and centre half. Help the youngsters and manage the game although they dealt with hibs easily. Benny74 Reply |
| 26. Author: Lesliepartoo Date: Thu 22nd Jan 2026. 07:05 OzPar, Thu 22 Jan 06:24 There hasn`t been a bad signing yet tbh . Every player has been of a high standard. Can`t think of anyone who`s been brought in and been a failure Cmon ye pars Reply |
| 27. Author: Andrew283 Date: Thu 22nd Jan 2026. 12:45 Lesliepartoo, Thu 22 Jan 07:05 The hoard of players we recruited in January last year were for the most part, absolutely brutal. Summer onwards has been great though Reply |
| 28. Author: neils Date: Thu 22nd Jan 2026. 13:35 Aye, but last year we had to bring in a whole load in a panic, plus- who wants to come here in a relegation fight? It was a case of throwing enough and hoping some sticks. This season, we haven`t had a miss, we have some potential real quality. Even the ones not playing (Cacares etc) have shown signs, whether they keep kicking on is a different matter. NL seems excellent at man management, and Ian Brunskill clearly a really good coach, particularly with potential. Reply |
| 29. Author: Lesliepartoo Date: Thu 22nd Jan 2026. 16:41 Andrew283, Thu 22 Jan 12:45 Oh trust me a wasn`t even including the January panics that we got. Ad be surprised if any of them have progressed apart from Archie Stevens. Cmon ye pars Reply |