Quite interesting reading to see how many of our players contracts are up in the summer, last summer it was probably a similar number but not quite as many important players, the likes of Timlin, Corr, etc. so who would you give a new contract?
In goal, there's Paul Smith. Think that will largely depend on if we expect Dan to go, if he's off then can see PS getting a new contract as insurance, but would like to think Brown already has some targets lined up for his replacement and that won't be necessary.
In defence, John White will surely have a renewal, Luke Prosser has a clause for another year which I would expect us to activate. Adam Barrett will probably have to just show he's still fit enough and good enough before he gets an extension, that's provided he wants to play another season. That leaves Thompson and Ibendfelt, the latter of which has an option for another year. I can't see us activating that but more through his bad luck with injuries meaning we've brought in other cover, that could depend on Barrett. I'm guessing Thompson is also likely to have his renewed.
In midfield, there is obviously Deegan whose contract expires soon but Brown says a new deal is close. Then there is Timlin, who I would hope gets an extension, Atkinson, and Bridge, who has a clause for extension. I'm guessing Bridge will get that extended but Atkinson I'm unsure, he may have to get a run in the team before the end of the season or rely on being a Brown favourite, he's a good player but we have more than enough midfielders.
Up front, Jason Williams has an option for extension which I assume we'll take up, leaving Corr and Barnard. I think Barney will be off then if not before, clearly doesn't work with Brown, and Corr will get a new contract if his back and knees are up to it.
I haven't included the transfer listed players as it's clear Brown wants rid, before their contract if expire if possible.
In goal, there's Paul Smith. Think that will largely depend on if we expect Dan to go, if he's off then can see PS getting a new contract as insurance, but would like to think Brown already has some targets lined up for his replacement and that won't be necessary.
In defence, John White will surely have a renewal, Luke Prosser has a clause for another year which I would expect us to activate. Adam Barrett will probably have to just show he's still fit enough and good enough before he gets an extension, that's provided he wants to play another season. That leaves Thompson and Ibendfelt, the latter of which has an option for another year. I can't see us activating that but more through his bad luck with injuries meaning we've brought in other cover, that could depend on Barrett. I'm guessing Thompson is also likely to have his renewed.
In midfield, there is obviously Deegan whose contract expires soon but Brown says a new deal is close. Then there is Timlin, who I would hope gets an extension, Atkinson, and Bridge, who has a clause for extension. I'm guessing Bridge will get that extended but Atkinson I'm unsure, he may have to get a run in the team before the end of the season or rely on being a Brown favourite, he's a good player but we have more than enough midfielders.
Up front, Jason Williams has an option for extension which I assume we'll take up, leaving Corr and Barnard. I think Barney will be off then if not before, clearly doesn't work with Brown, and Corr will get a new contract if his back and knees are up to it.
I haven't included the transfer listed players as it's clear Brown wants rid, before their contract if expire if possible.
