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Post by Gazza » Wed May 01, 2024 11:37 am

Jonty wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 11:10 am Instantly picks out Matt Smith who has left Salford. 24 goals- Salford player of the season. Ever present in 46 games.
I’d absolutely be looking at Matt Smith. Can’t run but he is an absolute pain in the arse, can hold the ball up and link up play and knows where the basket is. Not the complete answer to our striker needs as we need someone with pace too but with the right deal it’s a no brainer for me! We all know Wild’s view on ‘good people’ first and although I’ve always thought he came across as a bit af an arse, I watched an interview he did earlier in the season and came across as a really nice and grounded guy. Interesting one this!

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Post by HenneysKnee » Wed May 01, 2024 11:52 am

Hitthebar22 wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 11:15 am
Jonty wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 11:10 am Instantly picks out Matt Smith who has left Salford. 24 goals- Salford player of the season. Ever present in 46 games.
Also Elliott Watt released. He is a very decent player in L2, with a good pedigree. I wonder if he is “a good lad”?
Wouldn’t be surprised to see him heading back to Carlisle

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Post by Big_Bluebird » Wed May 01, 2024 12:26 pm

Gazza wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 11:37 am
Jonty wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 11:10 am Instantly picks out Matt Smith who has left Salford. 24 goals- Salford player of the season. Ever present in 46 games.
I’d absolutely be looking at Matt Smith. Can’t run but he is an absolute pain in the arse, can hold the ball up and link up play and knows where the basket is. Not the complete answer to our striker needs as we need someone with pace too but with the right deal it’s a no brainer for me! We all know Wild’s view on ‘good people’ first and although I’ve always thought he came across as a bit af an arse, I watched an interview he did earlier in the season and came across as a really nice and grounded guy. Interesting one this!
Says he’s thinking about retiring on his Instagram post

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Re: Released/Retained

Post by bluessupporter » Wed May 01, 2024 12:33 pm

Jonty wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 11:10 am Instantly picks out Matt Smith who has left Salford. 24 goals- Salford player of the season. Ever present in 46 games.
Genuine question: If he's as good as that why is he being released?

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Re: Released/Retained

Post by Jonty » Wed May 01, 2024 12:51 pm

bluessupporter wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 12:33 pm
Jonty wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 11:10 am Instantly picks out Matt Smith who has left Salford. 24 goals- Salford player of the season. Ever present in 46 games.
Genuine question: If he's as good as that why is he being released?
I don’t know, but at 35 maybe thinking about other things. All I know he was an ever present in their side, so clearly staying fit and clearly a goalscorer. A player with his eye for goal could bring on Aquah / Garner’s game.
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Re: Released/Retained

Post by Jim » Wed May 01, 2024 1:49 pm

Gazza wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 11:37 am
Jonty wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 11:10 am Instantly picks out Matt Smith who has left Salford. 24 goals- Salford player of the season. Ever present in 46 games.
I’d absolutely be looking at Matt Smith. Can’t run but he is an absolute pain in the arse, can hold the ball up and link up play and knows where the basket is.
All of which might have been said last year about Proctor. ;)

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Re: Released/Retained

Post by Risedale » Wed May 01, 2024 2:20 pm

George Ray on Instagram:
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Re: Released/Retained

Post by blue blue boy » Wed May 01, 2024 2:30 pm

Sounds like the retained/released list is imminent.
Wish George all the best, top fella

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Post by tommy2thumbs » Wed May 01, 2024 2:41 pm

blue blue boy wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 2:30 pm Sounds like the retained/released list is imminent.
Wish George all the best, top fella
Definitely missed him when he was suspended
La lucha continua...

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Post by behind the goals » Wed May 01, 2024 2:47 pm

Beat the Club to it either released or turned down new offer, good player this season same it didn`t end well for him sent-off after 22 mins v Gillingham suspended for next 3 games and subbed after 50mins v Mansfield, will have known problem finding a league 2 Club next season.

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Post by chipmunx » Wed May 01, 2024 2:50 pm

behind the goals wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 2:47 pm Beat the Club to it either released or turned down new offer, good player this season same it didn`t end well for him sent-off after 22 mins v Gillingham suspended for next 3 games and subbed after 50mins v Mansfield, will have known problem finding a league 2 Club next season.
I can see him returning to Tranmere

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Re: Released/Retained

Post by HenneysKnee » Wed May 01, 2024 2:53 pm

Bit surprised at that one; thought he’d be one we tried to keep after this season

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Re: Released/Retained

Post by McMark » Wed May 01, 2024 3:11 pm

HenneysKnee wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 2:53 pm Bit surprised at that one; thought he’d be one we tried to keep after this season
Aye he served us well and goes with our thanks!
Maybe someone already in mind to replace him, we just have to trust the process and see what gives.

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Re: Released/Retained

Post by blumooncrab » Wed May 01, 2024 3:12 pm

Bit of a shocker - great character and two good seasons. Shame to see him go .

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Re: Released/Retained

Post by sambino » Wed May 01, 2024 3:17 pm

Wasn’t expecting that one had a good season for me
So will need 2 new CBs cannot see Chester here next season

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