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Bit of discussion about the 26/27 squad in the other thread so thought I'd move it to it's own one. I am sure we will see a retained list in the next week or so but for now, the confirmed contracted players for next season are:
Brennan Camp
Josh Taylor (injured for the first few months)
Harry Pinchard
James McShane
Seb Tauta-Caballero
Dennon Lewis
Alfie Rutherford
Jake Lawrence
Confirmed players leaving so far:
Tony Craig (retired)
Luke Moore (retired)
Niall McManus
Who would everyone keep/release for next season?
I genuinely thought after reading that Seb B is leaving Farnham, he might be rejoining. But proposed signings look 👍🏻
Captain is an interesting topic - I think Prior might be a good shout if he’s fit and playing regularly.
Yeah, gutted re Charlie: not only was he usually the best player on the pitch and produced so many moments of magic he was a model captain and representative of the club. We can only wish him well wherever he ends up; and hope to see him again.
On the captaincy, Camp would set the tone really well and is a guaranteed starter; my only reservation is that he is prone to being impetuous and picking up needless bookings. Him and Marc would be a, er, combustible combination.
Also gutted if JNW goes - anyone know where to? He got better and better as the season went on and will be a real loss on the left hand side.
@philrigerator prior is not a leader or vocal enough
needs to be Brennan, as mentioned before he starts every game, gives his all and is very vocal.
Only other candidate is Dan G but he doesn’t start regularly enough to warrant it
I'll have a Guinness
Only other candidate is Dan G but he doesn’t start regularly enough to warrant it
Dan Gallagher is the new captain 👍
"Why would I leave to join a League Two club? We're going there anyway!" - Marc White
Definitely a new era without Jason around for good 🙁
"Why would I leave to join a League Two club? We're going there anyway!" - Marc White
Gutted too see Foulkes has left too👎
Prior the only real surprise there but definitely the biggest turnover we've had in a while.
By my count, including the 6 new signings and the 3 youngsters (Lawrence, Tauta-Caballero, Sullivan), we only have a squad of 21 which feels a little on the low side.
@gary-munnery Not overly shocked with Knight leaving tbh
So I guess we are looking at bringing in a new Number 1 obviously plus a new younger keeper? Or promote from the academy ?
Prior the only real surprise there but definitely the biggest turnover we've had in a while.
By my count, including the 6 new signings and the 3 youngsters (Lawrence, Tauta-Caballero, Sullivan), we only have a squad of 21 which feels a little on the low side.
Yes, Marc said higher than normal, and lot of old guard leaving. Didn't see Ted Sullivan mentioned, but yes assume he is staying.
Marc also mentioned a possible 7th "golden" signing, but I agree feel we need a squad of 25 or so including the youngsters, although Marc did mention reduced budget for next season. Felt we fell at last fence due to our lack of depth in a couple areas so do feel we need a bigger squad.
George Nikaj confirmed as first signing. Looks good addition.
