Dutch McLovin Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Just wondering peoples thoughts on the potential of Fletcher leaving. Were all interested to see who will be retained or released and who if any of our sellable assets (Reach Bannan Forestieri Joao) will be sold. But no one has spoken about Fletcher. This time last year most would have been looking to move him on, decent player but questionable injury record, doesn't score enough and as a certain pig said is one of many on 40k a week !!!! However, this year he has had a good year especially since Bruce came in, looks a lot fitter and has scored goals. However, what do we do if someone does come in for him ? Do we take the money and save on wages or keep him for the last year of his deal in the hope his form continues ? Personally I would take the money and hope that Bruce can get the best out of others or be canny in the transfer market. 40k a week is a big saving for FFP. Thoughts ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorturner Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Agree. Tried very hard this half season but the signing was never the right one for this division of youth strength and pace 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanye West Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 He's been comfortably our best attacker this season, no way should we even consider letting him go. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyowl Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 No one will come in for a 32 year old on £40k a week. And if they did, they wouldn't pay him as much so why would he leave. Clearly first choice striker at the moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 At his age and with his value to our squad, I can't imagine anybody offering enough to tempt us into selling him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZicoSterland2 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 12 minutes ago, Dutch McLovin said: Just wondering peoples thoughts on the potential of Fletcher leaving. Were all interested to see who will be retained or released and who if any of our sellable assets (Reach Bannan Forestieri Joao) will be sold. But no one has spoken about Fletcher. This time last year most would have been looking to move him on, decent player but questionable injury record, doesn't score enough and as a certain pig said is one of many on 40k a week !!!! However, this year he has had a good year especially since Bruce came in, looks a lot fitter and has scored goals. However, what do we do if someone does come in for him ? Do we take the money and save on wages or keep him for the last year of his deal in the hope his form continues ? Personally I would take the money and hope that Bruce can get the best out of others or be canny in the transfer market. 40k a week is a big saving for FFP. Thoughts ? Doubt he is on 40k a week and also doubt if he has much transfer value. Personally I would keep him as he only 1 year left and always gives 100%. Would be dear to replace and is worth his spot in the team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
room0035 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 He has had a good second half of the season and looks the player we hoped he was, but for me does not score enough goals add to that his reported £40,000 a year or there about's salary if we were to get an offer in the summer I would be looking to move on. Lets say this season we did not have Hooper or Fletcher on the books and the £3m+ we would have spent on their wages we had instead signed Gayle from Newcastle or Abrahams from Chelsea we could very well now be in the end of season play offs. Fletcher is a good players as is Hooper but they are both the wrong side of thirty and over the last 2 season they have missed 40 games and 60 games respectively both had injuries that kept them out over a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Fletcher had played 43 games so far this season. Impressed by that and perhaps a lesson on writing people off. Regardless, I don’t think anyone would take his contract on at his age/wage so he will be here next season. No bad thing but we could probably deploy £40k a bit more prudently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshOwl Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Wasn’t aware there was the potential of him leaving, isn’t he contracted until 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A E Neuman NYowl Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 24 minutes ago, Dutch McLovin said: Just wondering peoples thoughts on the potential of Fletcher leaving. Were all interested to see who will be retained or released and who if any of our sellable assets (Reach Bannan Forestieri Joao) will be sold. But no one has spoken about Fletcher. This time last year most would have been looking to move him on, decent player but questionable injury record, doesn't score enough and as a certain pig said is one of many on 40k a week !!!! However, this year he has had a good year especially since Bruce came in, looks a lot fitter and has scored goals. However, what do we do if someone does come in for him ? Do we take the money and save on wages or keep him for the last year of his deal in the hope his form continues ? Personally I would take the money and hope that Bruce can get the best out of others or be canny in the transfer market. 40k a week is a big saving for FFP. Thoughts ? Agree with all of this, last year at this time would have snatched someone's hand off if they took him of our wage bill. This year he has been very good and looks really fit. However History makes me think he plays right on the edge and could break down at any time. So reluctantly I would move him on, 40k per week is a very useful budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 32, has a year left on high salary. If there's an offer...consider it. He's done very well this season despite his niggles, so there might be a chance to make a few quid on him. People would make a case to keep most of our players, but reality is we need to trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChinaOwl Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 11 minutes ago, room0035 said: He has had a good second half of the season and looks the player we hoped he was, but for me does not score enough goals add to that his reported £40,000 a year or there about's salary if we were to get an offer in the summer I would be looking to move on. Lets say this season we did not have Hooper or Fletcher on the books and the £3m+ we would have spent on their wages we had instead signed Gayle from Newcastle or Abrahams from Chelsea we could very well now be in the end of season play offs. Fletcher is a good players as is Hooper but they are both the wrong side of thirty and over the last 2 season they have missed 40 games and 60 games respectively both had injuries that kept them out over a year. I'd extend his contract for a couple of years. I might even stretch to £45K per year. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp1981 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 20 minutes ago, jonnyowl said: No one will come in for a 32 year old on £40k a week. And if they did, they wouldn't pay him as much so why would he leave. Clearly first choice striker at the moment. It depends, Could he do a job for a lower Prem team (not the pigs)? Also how do we know he is on £40k a week, is this including bonuses or just basic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 He's shown his worth, just a case of keeping him fit and need a younger understudy who can play the same role and lead the line, to take the pressure off. As for moving on, don't see anyone paying his reported wage, so fully expect him to see out his contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpowl Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I think Fletcher is a big player for us he’s really impressed last season the trick with Fletcher was always getting people near and around him we’ve seen since Bruce cane in the effect that’s had I think next year Bruce will have more pace and runners off him and he will be vital to how we play I really rate Fletcher his work really benefits others and he has got goals in him when the team is right ill put money in him scoring 12 plus next year but being involved in much more I can see him if his wage demands beyond his current contract are reasonable extending his stay 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyblack Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 45 minutes ago, Dutch McLovin said: Just wondering peoples thoughts on the potential of Fletcher leaving. Were all interested to see who will be retained or released and who if any of our sellable assets (Reach Bannan Forestieri Joao) will be sold. But no one has spoken about Fletcher. This time last year most would have been looking to move him on, decent player but questionable injury record, doesn't score enough and as a certain pig said is one of many on 40k a week !!!! However, this year he has had a good year especially since Bruce came in, looks a lot fitter and has scored goals. However, what do we do if someone does come in for him ? Do we take the money and save on wages or keep him for the last year of his deal in the hope his form continues ? Personally I would take the money and hope that Bruce can get the best out of others or be canny in the transfer market. 40k a week is a big saving for FFP. Thoughts ? Needs to stay 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie snerklebox Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 If there is one striker that we absolutely must keep this summer it's Steven Fletcher. He's been excellent all season in my opinion. If he stays fit during the early part of 2019/2020 I'd look to extend by another year provided that suitable adjustments could be made to his salary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulture_squadron Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Love Fletch. Great attitude and strength. Great appearance record this year as well but... Can his body keep it up? We know he has a bad knee. Cardiff or Huddersfield could come in for him, possibly. But not many others could afford his wages. But OP raises questions about our attack next year. Will we play one up front next year? If so, we might want someone quicker. If not, then he would be may be a great foil for a young lad coming in on loan. Pace is needed though. Don't think the answer is already at the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladeshater Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Leads line well put some pace at side of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Snooty Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 32. One some decent wedge. I'm not sure of the takers. If he keeps up the form he's showed though then Bruce might be keen to have him around. Like everything its all going to depend on the budget isn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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