shandypants Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Blue and white said: With the striking options we have and the return of Rhodes I wouldn't be at all surprised to see him and Hooper go. I would prefer to hack off my balls with a rusty tin can lid than to lose Hooper for Rhodes. Edited April 28, 2019 by shandypants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Snooty Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 19 minutes ago, Blue and white said: With the striking options we have and the return of Rhodes I wouldn't be at all surprised to see him and Hooper go. He's been saying since day one we have too many strikers on the books. Obviously he wants four fit and available differing options than the 6. Fletcher, Nuhiu, Winnall, Rhodes, Hooper, Joao. 8 if you include Matias and Forestieri as striking options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcityowlsfan Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 I feel Hooper and Lee will go and maybe even Westwood. I also expect a sale or two. But I have every confidence in Steve Bruce to freshen the squad up and make us a top 6 side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Tom Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 29 minutes ago, S36 OWL said: That should be fun. 200 pages minimum. Ugh. Would love to read that, but I’m laundering my hair. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Toni Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 I'm sure there are more pros than cons with letting the public now. Bet the players already know who's being retained or at least under contract review. Pros are that we can give players being released a nice send off at home. Cons are that it may upset the positive squad balance before the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 43 minutes ago, Whitechapel Owl said: Not sure if this is the complete list (pinched from another thread) but my guess would be that Westwood, Lee and Palmer will be offered new deals. Hooper I'm not certain, I suspect he'll be after a 2 year contract and will be more likely to get it elsewhere. Boyd maybe, although I hope not. Pudil, Abdi, and Jones absolutely no chance and I don't think Matias will either. Don't know enough about the young lads to speculate. Westwood Lee Hooper Abdi Boyd Matias Pudil Jones Palmer Preston Nielsen O Grady Only Westwood and Palmer of those out of contract, have contributed majorly to our success since Jos left. Of the loanees, Hector has been a major hit, the others, more of a resounding miss Even so, that’s three key players from our starting eleven that we may have to replace. Others like Matias and Boyd, have been part players, but would still need to be replaced The problem will be, if we need to sell any of our more saleable assets Players like Forestieri, Bannan, Reach and Joao, would be difficult to replace. The idea is, for us to recruit the players to enable us to mount a serious promotion challenge next season, and to do that, we need to replace any who leave, with better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GY-owl.4 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Palmer, Lee and Boyd will be the only 3 who stay Imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and white Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 4 hours ago, shandypants said: I would prefer to hack off my balls with a rusty tin can lid than to lose Hooper for Rhodes. I'm not saying it's right or wrong just trying to look at it logically, one is out of contract and has played a hand full of games in 2 years, the other has come with a big reputation, failed to deliver for whatever reason but is still under contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashamanic Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Bruce seems to nearly always pick Boyd. He’ll try and keep him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwlsfaninNorway Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 In answer to your question: No, I don't think we can expect the retained list this week. I think we will have to wait at least 'til the season is over with all it's games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleblue Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 2 hours ago, ashamanic said: Bruce seems to nearly always pick Boyd. He’ll try and keep him Yep, this is frightening, I hope that Bruce has a younger fitter player in mind to replace him. Fans will find it difficult to forgive Bruce if he gives him an extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdan2003 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 3 hours ago, ashamanic said: Bruce seems to nearly always pick Boyd. He’ll try and keep him Doesn’t mean anything. He was picking Aaorons instead of Boyd when he was fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 No I don’t think we will see a retained list this week. I’m not sure we’ll see such a thing at all in comprehensive list format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyblack Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 6 hours ago, GY-owl.4 said: Palmer, Lee and Boyd will be the only 3 who stay Imo Why boyd? Please no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unkastav Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, Simaniac Owl said: We are finally signing Cantona? Johnny harkes is coming back to cover Dom Edited April 29, 2019 by unkastav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauchief Owl Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, daleblue said: Will be interesting, cant wait. lots of Ooooh aaaaaaah's, and other stuff. Don't mind the Ooohs and aahs, it's the Onomahs I don't want to see. No more luxury players, more battlers please. Edited April 29, 2019 by Beauchief Owl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meadows Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Taxi for Abdi thanks for... errr nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hack-Abusi Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 I can see Palmer being offered and signing for definate, Westwood if the terms are right Hooper, Matias, Lee and Boyd will be in the middle depending on what constraints Bruce has for next season but for me, apart from Palmer and Westwood to an extent, i'd ship the rest out completely allowing Bruce to wheel and deal ... fresh blood, fresh impetus, younger, hungry, fitter players able to contribute towards the cause There is absolutely no room for sentiment now and I think a lot of fans are getting caught up in that ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever the pessimist Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Offer deals to Palmer and Westwood. I expect Boyd will be offered one too as Bruce trusts him. Everyone else can go - Lee with best wishes and sincere thanks, Hooper with a heavy heart (and thighs, moobs...) most others with a 'meh' and Abdi with a GTFO of here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsheri Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Think the list will be announced at 9am next Monday. As for signings i think we are likely to see the new kit before those.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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