I Hope This Isn't True

[Cyncoed Slumdog]

what I hope we don't get is Bennett and hoilett on another 3 year deal each, with big wages

That's the problem.
I can't see them signing a one year deal and I also think Hoillett's legs are gone and Bennett is a poor defender. Easy decision for me, I'd let them go as part of a restructure, particularly as they're both on Warnock wages.

[Rjk]

That's the problem.
I can't see them signing a one year deal and I also think Hoillett's legs are gone and Bennett is a poor defender. Easy decision for me, I'd let them go as part of a restructure, particularly as they're both on Warnock wages.

It makes sense to have the discussion though.
If wages are sensible and the contract not too long then I think they could both have something to offer still.

[MacAdder]

I personally hope that it is true.

We know what we are dealing with regarding all 3 players and all, even MH in his limited game time, have shown that they deserve at least another year, maybe two.
Our poor run(s) of form cannot be blamed on any of these three IMHO.

We do need to strengthen other areas though as have been suggested before on many occasions.

[Rock_Flock_of_Five]

That's the problem.
I can't see them signing a one year deal and I also think Hoillett's legs are gone and Bennett is a poor defender. Easy decision for me, I'd let them go as part of a restructure, particularly as they're both on Warnock wages.

I agree with your assessment of both players. It was said earlier in this thread that Bennett is a "solid defender" - no, he's not! 'Solid defenders' don't make the number of mistakes that he does.

[Sloop_Jon_Bee]

I agree with your assessment of both players. It was said earlier in this thread that Bennett is a "solid defender" - no, he's not! 'Solid defenders' don't make the number of mistakes that he does.

[NYCBlue]

That's the problem.
I can't see them signing a one year deal and I also think Hoillett's legs are gone and Bennett is a poor defender. Easy decision for me, I'd let them go as part of a restructure, particularly as they're both on Warnock wages.

Why does everyone keep saying that Hoilett's legs are gone? I have seen nothing to suggest this.

[jon1959]

Why does everyone keep saying that Hoilett's legs are gone? I have seen nothing to suggest this.

Did Junior ever have pace?

I don't remember him being quick for us at any time. Maybe he is a deceptive runner, but he rarely if ever skinned a full back to get a cross in - he used his brain and his ball skills to get into position for a cross or shot.

He has been less consistent than before in the last calendar year, but I think that is more down to mental and physical tiredness after continuous action for club and country. He is still one of the three most skilful players in the squad (with Tomlin and Wilson) and should be able to carry on performing at a very high level for years.

I would be very happy to see him sign a new contract - up to 2 years with a dose of post-Covid wage realism.