Just done a little bit of looking. Out of contract players.

Out of contract players.
Steele, yes
Hassell, I think another max but if Flitcroft want him around then yes.
Edwards, NO.
Foster? Depends how much money they want to spend on defence and keeping Craine
Perkins? I think he was given another but if he’s out of contract then yes for me.
Mcnulty, yes for me.
Harewood, I would like him here next season.
Scotland, No
Cywka, if we are going for 352 then not for me.
Etuhu, yes
Craine, yes
Rooney, yes
Lidakevicius, not sure if he’s been given one yet but yes for me.

If i've missed any then put them down

 

You think we should keep Steele? Blimey!

 

I was with you right up until the 'Mcnulty, yes' bit.

For me...

Steele, yes without a doubt. One of the best keepers in the league
Hassell, again yes without a doubt. Not only an excellent defender still but also highly versatile and more importantly a great ambassador for the club. He pays for his wages purely in good PR for me.

Edwards, and risk him injuring himself with the pen whilst signing? No ta
Foster? Yes but as you say, money will be an issue. Foster would be perfect as a backup/squad player.
Perkins? Yes purely for effort
Mcnulty, would he even sign if we asked him to? He's more likely to dribble the pen around the page and then accidentally sign his name on another clubs contract. The sooner we're rid of him the better.
Harewood, yes but money is an issue. Also he needs to convince the manager that he is going to turn up every game and not only when it suits.
Cywka. Depends on money. If he's on peanuts then yes, if its more then no. He's a decent player but we can find other decent players that fit our style of play a bit better.
Etuhu, yes
Cranie, yes
Rooney, is he still alive?
Lidakevicius, Yes. Transfer list Alnwick and keep him instead.

 

Oh, and McNulty can **** right off.

 

Bit harsh.

 

Chortle. (I have to admit it took me a while, but having got it that's pretty funny!)

 

You're on form tonight.

 

giggling

 

Steele - Yes, make sure he's well paid.
Hassell - Undoubtedly yes. Probably only going to be a squad player going forward but he's a great ambassador for the club and still does a solid job when needed.
Edwards - No. He's probably past this level now and has certainly been injury prone recently. His wages could be better spent on someone else.
Foster - Yes. He's the best we've got in the air so despite his lack of pace and on-the-ball ability he would still be in contention for a start.
Perkins - Yes. Sometimes it's easy to forget how old Perkins is so he's probably only got a couple of years left at this level but in the short/medium term - absolutely.
McNulty - Yes. Not a fan favourite at the moment, judging by this board but hopefully he can 'do a wiseman' and turn it around. If nothing else, he is a multi-positional player and a valuable asset to the squad.
Harewood - Yes. I don't actually think his wages will be an issue, he's earned all the money he'll ever need. I actually think he'll have come here for games, which he's not getting at the moment so it'll be down to him really. I would like him to stay. Good for the dressing room and a good player.
Scotland - Yes. Similar to above other than he's actually getting the games. I would expect him to be retained.
Cywka - Yes, I would like to keep him. He clearly has the ability but I worry that he might not fit into our system, especially when he's competing with Mellis for a starting place. The lack of game time may have put him off and at such a young age, I wouldn't be surprised to see him leave.
Etuhu - Yes and pay him what he wants.
Cranie - Yes and pay him what he wants.
Rooney - Can't comment tbh.
Lidakevicius - As above but I see no reason why not for both.

 

Harewood hardly plays or scores but you'd keep him over Scotland who's goals have kept us up? Why would you keep Rooney when even when it looked like Don Rowing might have to sign on as a player due to injuries he still wasn't getting on the bench? Perkins is ok as he's another year.

 

McNulty won't be allowed to piss about with the ball at the back. And in his last two home starts he was solid, and indeed had cut out the faffing in two victories/clean sheets.

I'd keep him.

And Steele, Hassell, Foster, TK, Cranie, Etuhu, Cywka, Harewood, Scotland.


Can't judge Rooney or the Lithuanian keeper without seeing them in the first team, so pass.


Edwards has to go. He's been paid very nicely to be injured for 2 years. Can't be a charity.

 

Scotland is easily worth another year he's a proven goalscorer with a great touch and he cost nothing its a no brainer.

 

Same a Whitey but sad to say Fozzie might not be here if he secures a centre half. We can't keep too many in books

 

I wonder if Rory will be back next season.

 

Luke Steele - one of the best goalkeepers in the league so he's a must. If he goes, I don't think we'll be able to find another keeper like him. He also loves the club. YES

Lukas Lidakevicius - Making strides in his international career. The next step for this lad is getting the chance in a League Cup game or a regular in some more of the 'mickey mouse' friendlies. Not a long term deal but another year could make him a challenge for Luke Steele. YES

Martin Cranie - Improved so much over the season. Looked as though he wasn't interested to start off with but he's grown to be one of our best players, if not the best and most consistent. By the looks of his interview with Yorkshire Post, he wants to stay. YES

Stephen Foster - A lot of people saying he can't hack it at this level anymore but as a squad player, he's vital. Influencal when he's on the pitch and normally keeps the back four together. I would keep him may be one more season and see how he gets on. YES

Bobby Hassell - As a player at the moment, he's not good enough but is a Barnsley legend. If Flicker does want to keep him, he should offer him a coaching role to coincide his playing. Wouldn't get much football next season though. YES (if he's offered a coaching role / NO (if he just wants to play)

Tom Kennedy - Very reliable but you can tell at times he's played at the lower levels of English football. Good competition for Scott Goldbourne and can also play right back and centre half (as long as its a 3-5-2). YES

Jim McNulty - Been injured a lot this season and has proved doubters right with him doing so on a regular basis. When he came back from his long term injury, he didn't look the same type of player Leicester were chasing in the summer and looked even more dodgy then usual. I think his time has ran out at Oakwell and would be good for someone coming up or a good League 1 side. NO

Tomasz Cywka - A good player to come off the bench and offers something different. Needs to start taking advantage a little bit more when he gets the chance to start though. At the start of the season, he was one of our best players and if Flitcroft can replicate that, we have a cracking player on our hands. YES

Kelvin Etuhu - A good player turned into a superb player by Flicker. Most improved player and actually offers something. Looks a different person in the middle of midfield and could be even better next year. YES

John Rooney - Hasn't worked out for the lad. Watched him for the reserves a couple of times and has blatantly got talent, but he is 22 now. Would be a cracking League 2 midfielder and we should let him prove himself at a lower level. Doesn't help that we've got some superb midfielders though. NO

Dennis Knight - Only young and has been here only a few months. Can player a number of different positions and could offer something in the future. Still got two years on him to make it to the first team so offer him a two year deal. YES

Chris Dagnall - Another player who has improved under Flicker. Seems to do a lot more then run about like he did under Hill. Would like to see him produce his form next season like he did January / February time a little more often though. YES

Marlon Harewood - Loves the club. His attitude when he came off the bench towards the end of the season was brilliant and I would offer him another one year deal. Good competition for a new striker and O'Grady and would benefit around Christmas time when there are so many games. YES

Jason Scotland - Looked a real gem when we first signed him. Also scored the vital goal against Huddersfield. Can tell he's got Championship experience and if kept in the right condition, he could easily bag 15 goals next campaign. YES

Jordan Clark - Still got a few more years to give. Got to start working his way into the first team a little more often now. Got time to prove himself but don't loan him out again. He's not ready for it. YES

Danny Rose - One player I would consider loaning out. Fantastic to come off the bench but with a new striker hopefully coming in then with Harewood, O'Grady and Scotland, he could find it difficult. A loan at a good League 2 club could get him into the routine. YES

Reuben Noble - Lazarus - Showed a number of times when he's come off the bench how good a player he can be. Would tie him down to a long term contract and should be playing regular next season. YES

 

Steele, yes

Hassell, if he's going to be a back up player, then only on a 1 year deal and depending on his current wage, on reduced terms.

Edwards, no

Foster, same as Hassell, I think we need to strengthen the back line and for me, Foster would only be back up with the right recruitment.

Perks has a year left

McNulty, no

Harewood and Scotland, id only take one of them, on a one year deal. Im leaning towards Scotland who's more of a game changer than Harewood. Although you can't fault Marlon's workrate and commitment, I just think there's only room for one ageing striker.

Cywka, unsure at present. There will be times when the system changes and we play with wide players, however I can only see him being backup.

Etuhu, yes

Cranie, yes although I can't see him staying

Rooney, unsure why we signed him to be fair, hasn't got a sniff.

Lidakevicus, as ST says, sign him up and ship Alnwick out.

You missed Kennedy, who I think id give a contract to. Played out of his skin in the 2nd half of the season, and I reckon he's got more to offer.