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Topic Originator: 2004Par
Date: Wed 7 May 14:04
From COWS-Following the conclusion of the 2024/25 season, Dunfermline Athletic can provide the following squad update.
Leaving the club at the end of their contracts are Aaron Comrie, Joe Chalmers, Craig Wighton, Rhys Breen, David Wotherspoon, Craig Clay, Michael O’Halloran and Omar Taylor-Clarke.
Would have kept comrie IMO and maybe Clay.
Post Edited (Wed 07 May 14:04)
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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par
Date: Wed 7 May 14:07
Good, not one of them deserves another minute in a Pars shirt.
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Topic Originator: KnebworthPar
Date: Wed 7 May 14:08
Quote:
2004Par, Wed 7 May 14:04
From COWS-Following the conclusion of the 2024/25 season, Dunfermline Athletic can provide the following squad update.
Leaving the club at the end of their contracts are Aaron Comrie, Joe Chalmers, Craig Wighton, Rhys Breen, David Wotherspoon, Craig Clay, Michael O’Halloran and Omar Taylor-Clarke.
Would have kept comrie IMO and maybe Clay.
No surprises there I guess. Wish them all the best.
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Topic Originator: TrancePar
Date: Wed 7 May 14:14
Wouldn`t have kept any of them other than Clay as Lennon seemed to get the best out of him but I`m confident we`ll get much better in next season...right?
Life is made of small moments like these
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Wed 7 May 14:14
Delighted with that, each player has played there part during their time with the club but now is the time to move on and let us build as a club pushing for promotion.
I assume Lennon will be announced soon as he would’ve had the final decision over who goes and who stays.
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Topic Originator: RossF
Date: Wed 7 May 14:16
Why on earth are we talking to Wanyama and Oakley-Boothe?
Comrie would have been a good option to keep but agree with the rest leaving.
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Topic Originator: Parsweep
Date: Wed 7 May 14:17
Only one one I`d disagree with is Comrie . Consistent and still think better to come from him .
Bobvo
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Topic Originator: TAFKA_Super_Petrie
Date: Wed 7 May 14:17
Cannot argue with that. Major overhaul required and need to be ruthless.
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"People always talk about Ronaldinho and magic, but I didn't see him today. I saw Henrik Larsson; that's where the magic was."
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 7 May 14:20
The opening post omitted this bit-
Dialogue remains ongoing with Chris Hamilton, Josh Cooper, Tashan Oakley-Boothe, Jeremiah Chilokoa Mullen and Victor Wanyama.
Young players Jake Sutherland Liam Hoggan and Ewan McLeod have all been offered new terms. Goalkeeper Lewis Briggs will be leaving the club at the end of his contract and we thank him for his efforts while at the club.
Lewis McCann has also undergone surgery following his recent injury, and the club will provide facilities for his rehabilitation and will remain in dialogue with Lewis. Further updates will be issued in due course.
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Topic Originator: DunPar
Date: Wed 7 May 14:21
Wow - our squad list on Wikipedia updated already !!!
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Wed 7 May 14:23
Oakley Boothe is a bit of a shock, haven`t seen anything impressive from him really. Wanyama isn`t a surprise with the noises coming from the club, Hamilton didn`t have the best of seasons but I understand him being kept (as a squad option).
Delighted with Cooper and JCM, moreso the latter but Cooper has shown promise when given the chance.
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Topic Originator: Never10yairds
Date: Wed 7 May 14:23
I’d liked to have seen two or three more names on that list to be honest.
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Wed 7 May 14:24
No huge surprises in the departure list. Wish them all well in future.
A couple of things that do spring to mind:-
1 - Glad we`ve offered rehab to McCann. He`s a long serving player and deserves the support to get back with us or someone else.
2 - What has happened to Mebude? He seems to have disappeared since going to Septemvri.
3 - Slight worry that we`re negotiating with Chilokoa-Mullen. I had hoped that 1 year `option` would be a done deal.
4 - Surprised we`re negotiating with Wanyama.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 7 May 14:25
`Why on earth are we talking to Wanyama and Oakley-Boothe?`
Presumably because the manager might want to keep them, as will be the case for the others we are `in dialogue` with.
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Topic Originator: RossF
Date: Wed 7 May 14:27
You know exactly what I mean eck. They showed very little on the pitch to merit talking to them.
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Wed 7 May 14:27
no mention of Mebude....
only surprise in the list is there arent more, the Mullen situation is a bit strange when they have the option already in place, thought thats what would happen with McCann because of the injury but the rest should be going also imo.
the kids, Sutherland and McLeod were a no brainer, didnt think Hoggan would be offered anything though.
edit: the "dialogue" might be come back for preseason and we will see, it might not mean they have all been offered a new contract.
Post Edited (Wed 07 May 14:29)
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Wed 7 May 14:29
I did say the JCM situation was a worry.
It’s fine having an option, but not every offer of a job is taken up.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
Post Edited (Wed 07 May 14:29)
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Wed 7 May 14:30
I would imagine the negotiations with Mullen will probably be to do with the length of contract. Rumours are we had a one year option but I’d imagine the club may want to increase that.
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Wed 7 May 14:31
I`m presuming Mullen is more to tie him to a longer contract.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Wed 7 May 14:31
Can’t say I’m surprised at the list. I think they’re the right players to be leaving, although Comrie might feel hard done by (assuming it was not his choice) and I did wonder if Lennon saw a future, in some capacity, for Clay.
As has been mentioned, I’m surprised that Tash is in talks. Can’t say that I have seen much to suggest he is a player that will cut it, but Lennon has mentioned him a few times in interviews and obviously sees something he can work with and develop. As for the others, I’m neither here nor there about Hamilton, but have said before that Cooper could develop into an asset. Wanyama, we’ve all said it, give him a pre-season and time and he could rip this league apart, let’s hope that’s the plan.
By and large, I’m happy…..still leaves a lot of spaces to fill and the overhaul has started.
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Topic Originator: Parfect69
Date: Wed 7 May 14:31
Quote:
Jeffery, Wed 7 May 14:24
No huge surprises in the departure list. Wish them all well in future.
A couple of things that do spring to mind:-
1 - Glad we`ve offered rehab to McCann. He`s a long serving player and deserves the support to get back with us or someone else.
2 - What has happened to Mebude? He seems to have disappeared since going to Septemvri.
3 - Slight worry that we`re negotiating with Chilokoa-Mullen. I had hoped that 1 year `option` would be a done deal.
4 - Surprised we`re negotiating with Wanyama.
Maybe negotiating a longer deal for Mullen hopefully
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Topic Originator: PARadise
Date: Wed 7 May 14:33
I`ll miss comrie he`s been a fantastic servant to us but ultimately time to move on, back to St Johnstone perhaps?
The rest is the right call.
There`s something I like about Oakley booth and maybe with a preseason he might be more effective but I`m yet to be convinced. Wanyama is done imo. I`d take a chance on Cooper.
I love Hammy but I`m not sure he gets you to the next level. Mcann is the same, although in a free scoring team he might finally be worth the wait.
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Topic Originator: KnebworthPar
Date: Wed 7 May 14:47
Oakley Booth has a touch and can pass, good on the ball. Seemed to lose his way in games though. Might be one that shines with a bit more quality to play with, Lennon obviously see’s something in him.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Wed 7 May 14:49
No real loss if we are playing with a 5 at the back.
c'mon the pars
Post Edited (Wed 07 May 14:55)
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Topic Originator: JimDAFC
Date: Wed 7 May 14:50
Yeah I would keep Hammy he is very good at breaking up play when he plays in front of the back line and that is in my opinion his best position. Needs to improve his passing but he also is a benefit to the team with his versatility.
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Topic Originator: TroonPar
Date: Wed 7 May 14:57
There are 24 players on the Wikipedia list. Assuming it’s accurate, I’d expect a few of the younger lads to go out on loan and maybe lose a couple during negotiations! That’ll leave 6-8 spaces to fill with the quality we need to get into contention.
Bill Kinnear
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Topic Originator: TroonPar
Date: Wed 7 May 14:58
And one of those spaces has to be a goalkeeper.
Bill Kinnear
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Topic Originator: Vamos Pars
Date: Wed 7 May 15:00
Hamilton and Oakley-Boothe just aren’t good enough and not convinced Wanyama will be fit enough even after a pre-season. Worrying lack of ambition IMO. We have to aim for better.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Wed 7 May 15:11
I`m confident that we will keep Mullen and McCann.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Wed 7 May 15:29
Quote:
Vamos Pars, Wed 7 May 15:00
Hamilton and Oakley-Boothe just aren’t good enough and not convinced Wanyama will be fit enough even after a pre-season. Worrying lack of ambition IMO. We have to aim for better.
Zzzzz
COYP
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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par
Date: Wed 7 May 15:31
Mullen will be offered a longer deal, no doubt about it.
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Wed 7 May 15:46
Oakley-Boothe, I think can be a very useful player for us, he`s played at a very high level at a young age and impressed. He just needs a full preseason, as he`s played very little football in the past year or so.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Wed 7 May 15:59
It’s not easy to come into a struggling team and play on a poor pitch.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Bamba-Daft
Date: Wed 7 May 16:00
Concerning that with us still having KRH, Otoo & Matty Todd signed up then us talking to Oakley-Boothe, wanyama, Hamilton and cooper.. that’s the nucleus of a very poor midfield remaining for another season.
Post Edited (Wed 07 May 16:01)
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Wed 7 May 16:01
Im at loggerheads with myself here.
Whose judgement to trust?
Niel Lennon or the dotnet supreme court.
This could take a while to figure out.
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Topic Originator: Bamba-Daft
Date: Wed 7 May 16:03
Or you could look at how those players have performed over the last season or two (or 3 in some cases) and make your mind up from that. They’ve been utterly abysmal.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 7 May 16:16
It looks like we`re going to have at least another season of certain posters having a pop at Lewis McCann as yet another Pars manager decides he`s worth a contract.
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Topic Originator: parsfan97
Date: Wed 7 May 16:20
Lennon hasn’t decided McCann is worth a contract. Not a mention of that , only that he’ll be offered facilities whilst in rehab
Post Edited (Wed 07 May 16:20)
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Topic Originator: SAP PAR
Date: Wed 7 May 16:20
I’m sure there are some under contract players who will be told they aren’t in the managers plans and given opportunity to have contracts terminated with compensation. It is commendable that the club have stood behind Fisher and Benedictus but I would expect their contracts to be terminated too if convicted.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Wed 7 May 16:23
Quote:
SAP PAR, Wed 7 May 16:20
I’m sure there are some under contract players who will be told they aren’t in the managers plans and given opportunity to have contracts terminated with compensation. It is commendable that the club have stood behind Fisher and Benedictus but I would expect their contracts to be terminated too if convicted.
Probably shipped out on loan or signed on a free for a mid table league 1 club.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: LesliePar
Date: Wed 7 May 16:26
Quote:
wee eck, Wed 7 May 16:16
It looks like we`re going to have at least another season of certain posters having a pop at Lewis McCann as yet another Pars manager decides he`s worth a contract.
Think you`re the only one who`s interpreted it like that
COYP!
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 7 May 16:27
It says they will remain `in dialogue` with Lewis McCann, parsfan97, just as they will with Hammy, Cooper, etc.
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Topic Originator: Parsfangaz
Date: Wed 7 May 16:34
Quote:
PARrot, Wed 7 May 16:01
Im at loggerheads with myself here.
Whose judgement to trust?
Niel Lennon or the dotnet supreme court.
This could take a while to figure out.
.net supreme court has had to watch most of this dross a lot longer then Neil Lennon
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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey
Date: Wed 7 May 16:45
one of the first names on the teamsheet under 7 different managers who watch and work with him on a daily basis is probably more accurate than boys in the stand 7 pints deep
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Topic Originator: KnebworthPar
Date: Wed 7 May 16:46
Quote:
PARrot, Wed 7 May 16:01
Im at loggerheads with myself here.
Whose judgement to trust?
Niel Lennon or the dotnet supreme court.
This could take a while to figure out.
Well said m’lord! 😂
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Wed 7 May 16:46
Quote:
cammypar 1995, Wed 7 May 16:23
Quote:
SAP PAR, Wed 7 May 16:20
I’m sure there are some under contract players who will be told they aren’t in the managers plans and given opportunity to have contracts terminated with compensation. It is commendable that the club have stood behind Fisher and Benedictus but I would expect their contracts to be terminated too if convicted.
Probably shipped out on loan or signed on a free for a mid table league 1 club.
Couldn’t help yourself, Cammy? At least you never said a struggling league 1 side.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: McCaig`s Tower
Date: Wed 7 May 17:00
No real surprises there for me.
There are arguments that with better coaching, better team-mates, a better pre-season and a better pitch some might come onto a game, but that’s a lot of ifs, particularly for the older players.
Comrie may have been told that he’s welcome to stay but he’ll be behind Bray in the pecking order. Similar with Hamilton – good to come on to see out the game, but less likely to start. This may be the case with one or two others. Of course, this is all dependent on who the manager will be.
Wighton and Breen have not been in the plans for a while and the former has fitness worries. I don’t think Lennon will have seen Mebude much. Has he still got a few months left on his contract?
Wotherspoon and MOH have been disappointments. As has Chalmers, to a certain extent – although Lennon seems a fan (as were Tidser and McPake).
OTC looked a bit lightweight. I thought Clay offered something a bit different, but I suspect there are plenty like him in the lower English leagues. Perhaps the analytics can identify a replacement?. Better in a team that is having to battle, perhaps, than one which hopes to be on the front foot more?/
Clearly the loanees will go back to their parent club. Tobi certainly and possibly Fogarty might be worth trying to get back.
I guess Margetts may be lined up as the number 3 keeper?
It is quite a brutal business though. One moment you are a promising prospect, the next you are let go because there is someone still under contract and it is easier to bin you.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Wed 7 May 17:01
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Wed 7 May 16:46
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cammypar 1995, Wed 7 May 16:23
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SAP PAR, Wed 7 May 16:20
I’m sure there are some under contract players who will be told they aren’t in the managers plans and given opportunity to have contracts terminated with compensation. It is commendable that the club have stood behind Fisher and Benedictus but I would expect their contracts to be terminated too if convicted.
Probably shipped out on loan or signed on a free for a mid table league 1 club.
Couldn’t help yourself, Cammy? At least you never said a struggling league 1 side.
None of our loaned out players this season ended up at other Championship sides, which says a lot. Today’s statement feels like a clear sign the board and Lennon aren’t content with just surviving. They’re aiming higher than just scraping by in the bottom half of the championship. About time we showed some ambition!
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Wed 7 May 17:09
Quote:
cammypar 1995, Wed 7 May 17:01
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Raymie the Legend, Wed 7 May 16:46
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cammypar 1995, Wed 7 May 16:23
Quote:
SAP PAR, Wed 7 May 16:20
I’m sure there are some under contract players who will be told they aren’t in the managers plans and given opportunity to have contracts terminated with compensation. It is commendable that the club have stood behind Fisher and Benedictus but I would expect their contracts to be terminated too if convicted.
Probably shipped out on loan or signed on a free for a mid table league 1 club.
Couldn’t help yourself, Cammy? At least you never said a struggling league 1 side.
None of our loaned out players this season ended up at other Championship sides, which says a lot. Today’s statement feels like a clear sign the board and Lennon aren’t content with just surviving. They’re aiming higher than just scraping by in the bottom half of the championship. About time we showed some ambition!
Why would we have loaned any players to other clubs in the division when we were in a relegation battle?
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Topic Originator: Connor560
Date: Wed 7 May 17:26
Would have let Hamilton go personally, being a Pars man isn`t enough.
Granted I`ve only seen him 6 or 7 times this season but his use of the ball is arguably the worst in the squad and mix that in with too many silly bookings as well.
Hate to be negative around players but just calling it as I see it.
C'mon Ye Pars!
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Wed 7 May 17:29
No surprised in who is defo leaving. Suprised at Oakley, he played like someone who is in year 1 of the 4 year deal, maybe Lenny thinking he can get him to show some interest. Would not offer wanyama a contract until he had done pre season and we can see if the desire is still there.
Feel like Hamilton should move on or at best he’s a sub, pars man and gives his all but lacking in stature for the top end of this league. If anyone who is free to leave signs on for next year it maybe suggests we’re not going for quite the overhaul expected.
Interesting on McCann, we haven’t simply triggered the year option as yet so hard to tell what they are going to do, good to give him the facilities for his rehab tho.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Wed 7 May 17:32
"Concerning that with us still having KRH, Otoo & Matty Todd signed up then us talking to Oakley-Boothe, wanyama, Hamilton and cooper.. that’s the nucleus of a very poor midfield remaining for another season"
it makes no sense at all and more so when you look at what Lennon has said since he took over whether it be about lack of quality, attacking play or fitness certainly in Wanyama`s case.
you dont keep guys that are not any better than what is already under contract even if you are trying to move some of those on.
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Topic Originator: cfad
Date: Wed 7 May 17:44
Thanks and good luck to the players released. Especially to Arron Comrie who’s been a good servant for us and Joe Chalmers who got stick week in week out from many who had his card marked. All ultimately not good enough to take us forward and the right decisions for the club. Onwards!
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Wed 7 May 18:00
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parathletic, Wed 7 May 17:09
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cammypar 1995, Wed 7 May 17:01
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Raymie the Legend, Wed 7 May 16:46
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cammypar 1995, Wed 7 May 16:23
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SAP PAR, Wed 7 May 16:20
I’m sure there are some under contract players who will be told they aren’t in the managers plans and given opportunity to have contracts terminated with compensation. It is commendable that the club have stood behind Fisher and Benedictus but I would expect their contracts to be terminated too if convicted.
Probably shipped out on loan or signed on a free for a mid table league 1 club.
Couldn’t help yourself, Cammy? At least you never said a struggling league 1 side.
None of our loaned out players this season ended up at other Championship sides, which says a lot. Today’s statement feels like a clear sign the board and Lennon aren’t content with just surviving. They’re aiming higher than just scraping by in the bottom half of the championship. About time we showed some ambition!
Why would we have loaned any players to other clubs in the division when we were in a relegation battle?
There wouldn`t have been offers from a championship club. As I have said before the statement shows intent on building something new. Out with the old, in with the future. The direction`s right, the mentality`s changing. Trust the process and look forward to seeing what Lennon produces.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: nazpar
Date: Wed 7 May 18:12
I have a funny feeling they are talking to Wanyama because Lennon is staying ..?
nazpar
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Wed 7 May 18:39
I think the issue with Mebude may be that the Bulgarian league hasn`t ended yet? Presumably when his loan ends and he returns he`ll be thanked for his efforts and released.
Of the contracted players, I assume Mehmet will be away given his wee cheerio cameo at Cappielow, and there are obviously question marks over Benedictus and Fisher with the court case pending.
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Wed 7 May 18:44
I’m happy with all the released players tbh, Comrie was a maybe.
Regarding Oakley-Boothe I think there’s a player there, with a full pre season behind him he could be a real asset. Lennon seems to rate him so I’m happy with that.
Be interesting to see who we actually bring in, that’s the joys of the summer. Thankfully it’s one we can enjoy as Pars fans with a few quality signings to strengthen what we have. Attacking players are a given.
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Topic Originator: Fevs
Date: Wed 7 May 18:54
Struggling to remember everyone still under a contract 😂😂
Let’s work our way back to Premier League 👌😀
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Wed 7 May 19:00
Quote:
Bamba-Daft, Wed 7 May 16:00
Concerning that with us still having KRH, Otoo & Matty Todd signed up then us talking to Oakley-Boothe, wanyama, Hamilton and cooper.. that’s the nucleus of a very poor midfield remaining for another season.
You’ve just named 3 players who, when fit, are very influential players for us.
Apart from that , they are all still under contract.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Wed 7 May 19:07
Oakley-Boothe is certainly a talented player. As has been said, maybe having better players and more movement around him will see us get more from him.
My slight concern with him has been his ability to play in a physical league, one with little protection from referees. I think he`s gone into his shell a wee bit during games after an opponent has clattered him. I want to see him show a bit more dig.
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Topic Originator: Lesliepartoo
Date: Wed 7 May 19:14
Quote:
Ahoy!Ahoy!, Wed 7 May 18:44
I’m happy with all the released players tbh, Comrie was a maybe.
Regarding Oakley-Boothe I think there’s a player there, with a full pre season behind him he could be a real asset. Lennon seems to rate him so I’m happy with that.
Be interesting to see who we actually bring in, that’s the joys of the summer. Thankfully it’s one we can enjoy as Pars fans with a few quality signings to strengthen what we have. Attacking players are a given.
Who would you be after if you were the manager
Cmon ye pars
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Wed 7 May 19:59
I think everyone is hoping Wanyama after a preseason will be much more up to speed. He’ll never be the most mobile now but I remember when Ian Ferguson joined us at the end of his career. Wasn’t the most mobile but was a good passer and would control the rest of the midfield. With the greatest respect to Ian Ferguson, Wanyama was a much higher quality player in his prime so it could turn out to be a good move 🤷🏻♂️ who knows!
I’m disappointed with Comrie leaving but not surprised either. I wonder if he called time on it himself? The guy owes the club nothing. Been a fantastic servant and I’d wish him well.
Exciting to see what happens with Mullen and co. Also to see who we’ll bring in. I’ve not been checking to see who’s available this summer but god damn I hope this summer is better than previous years 😂
COYP
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Wed 7 May 20:47
Just talking to Wanyama suggests it`s only a matter of time before Lennon is officially announced.
Raymies mention of the pitch and the struggling squad is spot on.
The Iain Ferguson comparison is a good one, although I`m undecided whether a full preseason will make Wanyama a good addition or not.
Brother will have the summer to beef up a bit,and may well come good with better players around him,as well as a new pitch.
2 new keepers (hopefully with Tobi returning) are now a necessity. With Mehmet as 3rd choice.
I hope the released guys find themselves a new club but don`t come to haunt us.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Wed 7 May 21:50
Not sure on the comparison between Ferguson and wanyama.
Ferguson was a consummate professional who set and expected high standards from others and although he had lost a yard he still have the brain and kept himself in shape. wanyama rocked up having not looked after himself for the best part of a year and was pretty much retired and coasting.
Wanyama needs to show he’s prepared to change his lifestyle and get back to full fitness before we should offer him anything. He’s a Lennon fav so he’ll likely get a deal this week if he wants it. He’ll be worth millions so spending the summer and the next year doing the hard yards without a holiday for a few thousand a week it a big test!
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Wed 7 May 22:12
"You’ve just named 3 players who, when fit, are very influential players for us.
Apart from that , they are all still under contract."
and are part of the reason we are where we are, we need better than those 3 which is definitely not coming from the 4 out of contract midfielders that they are still talking to.
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Wed 7 May 22:50
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Parsfangaz, Wed 7 May 16:34
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PARrot, Wed 7 May 16:01
Im at loggerheads with myself here.
Whose judgement to trust?
Niel Lennon or the dotnet supreme court.
This could take a while to figure out.
.net supreme court has had to watch most of this dross a lot longer then Neil Lennon
Good job we have you and Bamba. I hope Lennon has the sense to bounce his thoughts off you before making any important decisions.
It would be foolish to ignore all that experience.
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Wed 7 May 23:00
I’m in the minority on Oakley-Boothe, I think there is definitely a player there.
Thought he got a bit of a hard time all because he wasn’t running about everywhere but whenever I’ve seen him he’s looked good, and his football brain just seems better than others.
Difficult to stand out in a poor team so think better players will bring the best out of him.
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Topic Originator: Parsfangaz
Date: Wed 7 May 23:18
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PARrot, Wed 7 May 22:50
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Parsfangaz, Wed 7 May 16:34
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PARrot, Wed 7 May 16:01
Im at loggerheads with myself here.
Whose judgement to trust?
Niel Lennon or the dotnet supreme court.
This could take a while to figure out.
.net supreme court has had to watch most of this dross a lot longer then Neil Lennon
Good job we have you and Bamba. I hope Lennon has the sense to bounce his thoughts off you before making any important decisions.
It would be foolish to ignore all that experience.
Just a pity the last 4 managers never had that sense and just maybe we wouldn’t have been stuck with the horrendous squad we have all had to endure for the last 4/5 years
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Topic Originator: KnebworthPar
Date: Wed 7 May 23:32
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Berkey, Wed 7 May 21:50
Not sure on the comparison between Ferguson and wanyama.
Ferguson was a consummate professional who set and expected high standards from others and although he had lost a yard he still have the brain and kept himself in shape. wanyama rocked up having not looked after himself for the best part of a year and was pretty much retired and coasting.
Wanyama needs to show he’s prepared to change his lifestyle and get back to full fitness before we should offer him anything. He’s a Lennon fav so he’ll likely get a deal this week if he wants it. He’ll be worth millions so spending the summer and the next year doing the hard yards without a holiday for a few thousand a week it a big test!
Well I don’t often agree with you Berkeley but this is spot on.
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Topic Originator: Stanza
Date: Wed 7 May 23:54
Good luck to all those who are leaving, and thanks for your efforts. Some will have been expecting to leave, for others it might have come as a very unwelcome shock.
It`s a harsh business, but there are lots of examples of players released from one club who go on to have good careers with other clubs.
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Thu 8 May 00:13
Maybe it`s a sign of the times but I`m just not that fussed about any of the released guys, Comrie apart. Really disappointed in guys like Wotherspoon, expected much more from him. The rest seem like good guys, but most have had a decent run with us and time after time have been shown up as average at best. I`m sick of spending good money watching us p1ss about in 8th or 9th all season. It`s unacceptable.
Looking forward to new signings that can really light the place up.
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: thebear
Date: Thu 8 May 00:19
So with this list and the loanees, who have we actually lost
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Thu 8 May 07:08
I don`t know how accurate this is, but a mate was told that Comrie was offered a new contract and turned it down. He`s been travelling through from the West for a few years now, and it may be that his agent has found him a club nearer home.
All the best, Aaron. A consummate professional and a fine player who has always given 100% every time he stepped on the pitch. Not least, a warm, humble and very likeable young man.
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Thu 8 May 07:51
Definitely gone:
Oluwayemi
Raymond
Comrie
Chalmers
Yeboah
Wotherspoon
Taylor-clarke
Clay
Fogarty
Hampson
Stevens
Potential contracts:
Wanyama
Cooper
Clay
Hamilton
Chilokoa-Mullen
Oakley-Boothe
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Topic Originator: Lesliepartoo
Date: Thu 8 May 08:00
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GG Riva, Thu 8 May 07:08
I don`t know how accurate this is, but a mate was told that Comrie was offered a new contract and turned it down. He`s been travelling through from the West for a few years now, and it may be that his agent has found him a club nearer home.
All the best, Aaron. A consummate professional and a fine player who has always given 100% every time he stepped on the pitch. Not least, a warm, humble and very likeable young man.
He stays in glenrothes.
Cmon ye pars
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 8 May 08:24
I`m sure I read an article about him which said he was brought up in Glenrothes but had moved to the west whilst he was attached to Celtic and still lived there.
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Topic Originator: Bertie Paton
Date: Thu 8 May 08:24
``I’m in the minority on Oakley-Boothe, I think there is definitely a player there.
Thought he got a bit of a hard time all because he wasn’t running about everywhere but whenever I’ve seen him he’s looked good, and his football brain just seems better than others.
Difficult to stand out in a poor team so think better players will bring the best out of him.``
I`m the same, Berry.
I think it`s fairly clear there`s a player there. Just need to get the best out of him. I`m confident Lennon could do that.
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Topic Originator: Lesliepartoo
Date: Thu 8 May 08:33
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wee eck, Thu 8 May 08:24
I`m sure I read an article about him which said he was brought up in Glenrothes but had moved to the west whilst he was attached to Celtic and still lived there.
I`m maybe wrong eck but he still stayed in glenrothes when he played for St johnstone
Cmon ye pars
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Topic Originator: AppinPar
Date: Thu 8 May 08:43
Missing from that list are Wrighton O Halloran and Mebude - so 14 Players away
Post Edited (Thu 08 May 08:45)
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Topic Originator: Lambo1885
Date: Thu 8 May 08:45
"Potential contracts:
Wanyama
Cooper
Clay
Hamilton
Chilokoa-Mullen
Oakley-Boothe "
Clay`s away too...
"He stays in glenrothes."
Altho he`s from Glenrothes, I thought he was living with his partner thru Glasgow way?
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Thu 8 May 08:45
Pretty sure Comrie now lives in Hamilton with his partner and young child. Morton, Partick or Accies if they can sort themselves out might be good options for him.
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Thu 8 May 09:00
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Lesliepartoo, Thu 8 May 08:00
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GG Riva, Thu 8 May 07:08
I don`t know how accurate this is, but a mate was told that Comrie was offered a new contract and turned it down. He`s been travelling through from the West for a few years now, and it may be that his agent has found him a club nearer home.
All the best, Aaron. A consummate professional and a fine player who has always given 100% every time he stepped on the pitch. Not least, a warm, humble and very likeable young man.
He stays in glenrothes.
He`s originally from Glenrothes, LP. He now lives in Glasgow with his partner and young son and has done for several years now.
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: TAFKA_Super_Petrie
Date: Thu 8 May 10:12
Agreed on Oakley-Booth.
You could see he was used to perhaps playing at a higher level with better players.
Quite a few times he would have the ball in decent positions and you could see him visibly frustrated that team mate(s) weren`t where they should be - or at least where he expected them to be - in terms of their positioning to move the ball onto them which would often result in him being closed down or forced into having to go back the way or even losing possession and end up with the fans on his back.
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Thu 8 May 10:24
I assume Comrie will get a good club, I hope so, he`s a very good Championship player and wouldn`t be out of place at a level up.
Is Sam Young not on the list? He didn`t make the cut at Forfar, I thought his contract is up.
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Thu 8 May 10:36
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neils, Thu 8 May 10:24
I assume Comrie will get a good club, I hope so, he`s a very good Championship player and wouldn`t be out of place at a level up.
Is Sam Young not on the list? He didn`t make the cut at Forfar, I thought his contract is up.
Sam Young still has another year left on his contract
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Topic Originator: sonofpetrie
Date: Thu 8 May 10:39
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king lad, Thu 8 May 10:36
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neils, Thu 8 May 10:24
I assume Comrie will get a good club, I hope so, he`s a very good Championship player and wouldn`t be out of place at a level up.
Is Sam Young not on the list? He didn`t make the cut at Forfar, I thought his contract is up.
Sam Young still has another year left on his contract
And is a very good prospect too.
"The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary"
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Thu 8 May 11:19
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sonofpetrie, Thu 8 May 10:39
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king lad, Thu 8 May 10:36
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neils, Thu 8 May 10:24
I assume Comrie will get a good club, I hope so, he`s a very good Championship player and wouldn`t be out of place at a level up.
Is Sam Young not on the list? He didn`t make the cut at Forfar, I thought his contract is up.
Sam Young still has another year left on his contract
And is a very good prospect too.
I honestly think he`d struggle in a top 4 Championship side. I get the sentiment around homegrown players, it`s always nice seeing one of our own come through. But sentiment doesn`t win games. If we`re serious about improving the squad and our league position, we need better quality.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Thu 8 May 13:11
Presumably Memhet is still under contract for another season ?
Otherwise he would be in the exit queue.
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Thu 8 May 13:25
No doubt Oakley is a very good player who could play at a higher level but has lost the hunger for the game, hence the reason he ended up at the bottom end of the Scottish championship.
As mentioned tends to start games well, the opposition then position a guy near him then he disappears completely and stops showing for it. originally put it down to lack of matches but it persisted. Not sure this league is the right one for him as you get kicked and don’t get the time on the ball.
He may improve with better players that can take it into feet but needs to be far more active and have more fight for me.
It’s getting close to last chance saloon for him to play at a higher level, perhaps a 1 year deal where he gives it a real go and he could end up getting a move back up the leagues even if not with us.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Thu 8 May 13:35
I agree with Berkey there. Oakley-Boothe does look like he has some quality, but for me, doesn`t look like he has the heart. Strikes me as the sort of player that had too much too young and has been coasting along on past glories for a while now. If someone could get something out of him (and if anyone can, it`ll be Lennon), then there`s a player there, but I bet there are a lot of managers that have tried and he`s not repaid that faith
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Thu 8 May 13:44
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Parsfangaz, Wed 7 May 23:18
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PARrot, Wed 7 May 22:50
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Parsfangaz, Wed 7 May 16:34
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PARrot, Wed 7 May 16:01
Im at loggerheads with myself here.
Whose judgement to trust?
Niel Lennon or the dotnet supreme court.
This could take a while to figure out.
.net supreme court has had to watch most of this dross a lot longer then Neil Lennon
Good job we have you and Bamba. I hope Lennon has the sense to bounce his thoughts off you before making any important decisions.
It would be foolish to ignore all that experience.
Just a pity the last 4 managers never had that sense and just maybe we wouldn’t have been stuck with the horrendous squad we have all had to endure for the last 4/5 years
Nice deflection.
We are not talking about any other managers. This list is Lennon`s choice.
Do you really think you are better equipped to assess the players?
He knows his plans, what support he has, and the capabilities of the players. He can also assess how they will fit with what he brings in.
Time to bin the past.
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