ANDY Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Head coach Carlos Carvalhal has challenged Sheffield Wednesday winger Ross Wallace to earn a new contract. The 32-year-old’s current deal lasts until the summer of 2018. Wallace, a free-transfer recruit, has helped the Owls secure back-to-back play-off finishes, racking up 93 appearances. “I’ve been here two years and played an awful lot of games,” Wallace told The Star. “I think I have done a good job and will be looking to continue that in pre-season. I have helped create and score goals and linked up well with the strikers. “As soon as I came here, I felt part of things and it just felt right. The fans took to me right away. “Obviously, you have a few moaners and groaners but the majority of the fans have been right behind me and it feels the right place to be playing my football. “I’m enjoying it and I’m enjoying working with the manager. “We have a good bunch of players and a great opportunity to achieve something. All the boxes have been ticked. “If the club were to offer me another contract, I would snap their hands off. “I have spoken to the manager about it. He wants me to have another season playing like I have done in the last two years. If I do that, I will get another extension on my contract. In the meantime, the club won’t be giving me a new contract.” Wednesday have added to their wing options by bringing in George Boyd, but Wallace added: “I believe in my ability and quality. Personally, I think I have done enough in the last two years to achieve another contract but you have to respect the manager’s opinion. “I’m happy enough and I enjoy working under the manager.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladeshater Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Seems fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Sounds disgruntled. As if he is being treated less fairly than he feel he deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxondale Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Strange article that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe P. Coltrane Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 5 minutes ago, Saxondale said: Strange article that. Mixed messages ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Controversial but I would love us to have a pacey creative winger and have Wallace on the bench, that's not to say I don't think Wallace has performed well I just think a creative winger with pace would be more beneficial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelswfc Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Not sure he'll see anywhere near the amount of football this season as he has for the last 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddyowl Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 He's been one of our most consistant players over the last 2 seasons and IMO has earned at least another year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mkowl Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Can't afford to be sentimental in football, especially one heading to their mid 30's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philb125 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 2 minutes ago, paddyowl said: He's been one of our most consistant players over the last 2 seasons and IMO has earned at least another year. So pre season of his last year contracted you'd offer him an extension before we know: - what league were in next season - how he performs - what impact getting older is having I think club / manager are right to say earn one this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helmut_rooster Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 2 minutes ago, mkowl said: Can't afford to be sentimental in football, especially one heading to their mid 30's 32's hardly mid-30's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owl999 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Not worth another contract . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickyTrev Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 In fairness I think Wallace has done more to earn a new contract than Nuhiu and Semedo did when they got there contracts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddyowl Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 11 minutes ago, Philb125 said: So pre season of his last year contracted you'd offer him an extension before we know: - what league were in next season - how he performs - what impact getting older is having I think club / manager are right to say earn one this year. I would, if we're promoted and he's not deemed good enough for the PL then at least he'd command a transfer fee (Something nominal would recoup his contract) then there's a thing called loyalty to a player who has performed well for the last 2 years. If we don't manage promotion he's still a good squad player IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatfordOwl Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 "In the meantime, the club won’t be giving me a new contract.” "Personally, I think I have done enough in the last two years to achieve another contract but you have to respect the manager’s opinion." Nor should the club be giving him a new contract. If everything he says about it feeling right, enjoying playing for the club, manager and appreciated by the fans - then there's no rush. His deal is one he was happy to sign and has 12 months to run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philb125 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 8 minutes ago, paddyowl said: I would, if we're promoted and he's not deemed good enough for the PL then at least he'd command a transfer fee (Something nominal would recoup his contract) then there's a thing called loyalty to a player who has performed well for the last 2 years. If we don't manage promotion he's still a good squad player IMO. I get what you're saying - Just feel that standard contracts are not there to be used like bonus's. Hes done great - that was part of the original contract or plan though isn't it? I'd not be against it being used as a carrot, written into a contract like you see, in terms of achieve X and we deliver Y Be that play XXX minutes, assist/score XXX goals etc. That way everyone knows before what the situation is. As at the moment my take is it's a bit unclear as he feels he deserves one. CC has said he needs to earn one... If he plays at the same level and we get promoted to you think we'll give him an extension? I'd guess not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james o connor Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Good player , served us well for two years and has his place in the squad. Should we be looking for better to start week in week out ? Yes. Hopefully Boyd will be that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTacoSWFC Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 If we get promoted he won't get one.. if we don't they will probably offer him a 1/2 year deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 We missed him so much when he went off against Hudds , says it all really . With all the money being sloshed about on dross another year for Wallace does not seem unreasonable especially coming on a free . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowl Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Wallace is responsible for some very funny moments. pinching the note from the opposition player was classic Ross, the cheeky grin was perfect. He's been a good player for us and on last years form I'd keep him at the club. Whether he can maintain his form isn't the issue, it's whether he can improve. We need to get better to get promoted, if that means replacing good players with better, so be it. Come on Ross show us what you can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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