Who would you be disappointed not to see next season?

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Taarabt. I know he hasn't had the best of seasons, ( Or two ) but I still think taking the captaincy away from him might just of well been the club's biggest ever mistake. He was our Samson, and cutting off his hair proved to be a fateful move.
 
There are only two players I hope we retain for next season.

The first is Nedum Onuaha. I expect him to stay and to prove to us all what a good player he can be at Centre Half.

The second is Taarabt. Unfortunately, I think he will leave and to be honest, I can't blame him. Since Harry arrived, he has been used sparingly. Our lack of creativity when he doesn't play is there for all to see. I just don't think he would be motivated enough to play in the Championship next year and I think he will go elsewhere.

I would like us to keep Remy and Townsend but neither is realistic.

The rest, you can take em or leave em. I couldn't give a monkey's if they stayed or went. I want a big clear out.
 
Mate, we are just in the doldrums. It's not forever though it will be for a few seasons. Please not 15!!

Don't think it will be a few seasons. If Tony stays and wise investments are made on and off the pitch, we'll be back. In terms of players, not many I'd be too sad to see go. I'd like to still see Mackie, Derry and Hill, but I know the latter two are getting on. Otherwise I think all would agree we need a massive clear out at the club, we need to rid ourselves of Hughes' legacy of overpaid and under committed players and start over.
 
If I was Harry I would do the following:

KEEP:

GK: Green, Murphy

DEF: Traore, Suk-Young, Samba, Hill, Onuoha,

MID: Diakite, Derry, Taarabt, Mackie, Granero, Jenas, Faurlin

ATT: Zamora, Bothroyd, Campbell

SELL/WILL RETUN TO PARENT CLUBS

GK: Cesar

DEF: Fabio, Ben Haim, Bosingwa, Ferdinand, Young

MID: Park, Wright-Phillips, Ephraim, Hoilett, Townsend, Mbia, Barton

ATT: Johnson, Cisse, Remy

At the moment I am unsure on Zamora. Surely he can do a job in the NPC, but i'm yet to be convinced. But its pretty obvious we are going to have a lack of decent strikers. Remy will most likely be off (hence he is in the sell bracket like Townsend, who will return to Spurs I am sure). Also Campbell is actually out of contract so may not want to re-sign.

Imo the players in the sell category do need to go (other than the three mentioned above) as they dont care enough and have put in pretty awful performances this season or will return to their parent clubs. In the case of Ben Haim and Ephraim I just dont think they should be in our plans.

That leaves us with room to bring in hungry, young players with a bit of experience here and there. That will imo create the right sort of squad.

This looks about right to me, with a few caveats:

* Harry will know if any of the "keep" list are not committed to the cause, in which case they should go;

* It's a long time since Diakite has had a good game for us, we'd be taking a lot on trust

* Zamora looks worse and worse: a few chest downs and glancing headers don't make a centre forward. He's offering no attacking threat and yesterday, for example, missed a good chance around the 85th minute.

* Johnson hasn't had much chance to impress but he's so injury prone....

* Granero's got a lot to prove now. After his initial impact, he's looked pants

* Don't think Harry rates DJ but he does get goals in the NPC
 
KEEP:

GK: Green, Murphy

DEF: Traore, Suk-Young, Samba, Hill, Onuoha,

MID: Diakite, Derry, Taarabt, Mackie, Granero, Jenas, Faurlin

ATT: Zamora, Bothroyd, Campbell

SELL/WILL RETUN TO PARENT CLUBS

GK: Cesar

DEF: Fabio, Ben Haim, Bosingwa, Ferdinand, Young

MID: Park, Wright-Phillips, Ephraim, Hoilett, Townsend, Mbia, Barton

ATT: Johnson, Cisse, Remy

Pretty much agree, though I'd like to see Betty go as well. Hoilett may be able to do a job for us but no tears if he goes. It's would be nice to clean house but you also have to have a squad.
 
A topic came up at some point today about which of the players on the field you would be disappointed not to see next season. Obviously Townsend and Remy are not applicable, although both looked like we were starting to drag them down to our level today.

I'd be disappointed not to see Taarabt, Derry and Hill and that is it. Some other I'd be OK about, but not disappointed it they went.

Me too. I would however add Mackie, Faurlin and Jenas to that list. Not sure if that included coaching staff. If not, can't honestly see why we would any any of them to stay.