We did have one year options on Lichaj and Irvine, but obviously decided we weren't happy to keep them on the existing terms.
We did have one year options on Lichaj and Irvine, but obviously decided we weren't happy to keep them on the existing terms.
I would say that’s releasing them then.If we did then it would be on the exact same terms as current deal and we wouldn't have wanted to pay it
Don’t we have options on Irvine and the capitano?
Obviously Ehab thought the contracts where too much money.
We could put it another way, if Ehab hasn’t have spunked all that money on Maddison we could have afforded both for another year, although Irvine hasn’t been good.
Hope Pennington doesn’t get injured, because Mckenzie is a horrendous option.
Wonder what sh1te we will replace them with.
If we did then it would be on the exact same terms as current deal and we wouldn't have wanted to pay it
Lopes is an able stand in at right back.
We’ll seeI'd say any of the club's coming up from L1 would take them and dare say a couple of the lower end champ clubs.
Also the fact the four can’t be arsed to play the last 9 games says a lot an all. Hardly putting them selves on the shop window are they.
I think it's a waste, though, as he has played his best football for us in CM. While we're overloaded with options there, it feels daft to play him out of position if it weakens our midfield. I'd rather Pennington played RB, he's looked alright if not spectacular.
Which is worrying as neither of them were on more than £10k a week. We're already pitching well below the average wage in the Championship, we're now offering wages around the average League 1 salary.
I liked Irvine and Lichaj, the former was a decent acquisition and was a solid player. Lichaj lacked pace,but he was reliable. Both will be missed.
he's wasted in that position though.Lopes is an able stand in at right back.
It’s McCann’s decision not to play them. He only wants players committed to the club.
It's McCann's decision not to play them until their contracts expired. I think if they were willing to accept short term deals - and risk injury before looking for a new club - then McCann would have played them.It’s McCann’s decision not to play them. He only wants players committed to the club.
They would only be able to play in 2 games anyway before their contracts ended. I'd rather stick with players who could play all 9
Yes we did but it appears the club didn’t offer that extension and instead tried to negotiate a one year contract on reduced terms (according to Phil Buckingham). I guess the precarious nature of footballers’ contracts just now encouraged our Ehab to play hard ball.Didn’t we have a year option on either of them? (Can’t find the thread with stuff like that on it)
I agree. Apart from Lichaj the rest have been poor. So we’re not actually much worse off except for losing a bit of squad depth.
Maddison has been a complete waste of space. Kingsley was **** and I’m glad he’s out the door. I’ve seen goal posts move quicker than him.
There’s Kane, Stewart, Batty, Toral if he can stay fit. Anyone else?
We have Toral, Stewart, Batty, Toral, Lopes and Honeyman. 6 players vying for 3 CM positions, not too bad in terms of cover.