I know it’s dependent on which division we play in next season, but which of the loan players do you think we’ll keep next year? Isted? Bobby Thomas? Tedic? Watters?
Bobby Thomas & Isted hopefully. If Tedic keeps progressing with us we might get him back if we go up.
Only one I'd want to keep is Isted. Larkeche has been bang average and no better than an academy lad we could have brought in. Doesn't really add anything at either end he's just kinda there. Watters, awful. Tedic. A few moments but other than that nothing. Aiden marsh offered much more and frankly looked to have more potential. Martin. Heart of a pea Thomas. At times loks strong, at others looks Ike a league 2 player. Very error prone and misplaces passes far too often. Wouldn't mind him as a backup rather than cundy but think we can do better for a first teamer. Thomas is probably only one I'd take a punt on but it would be completely wages and squad role dependant
For me he’s not positive enough going forward. His first instinct on receiving the ball is usually to check back and play a square pass or back to another defender. That blistering free kick in the EFL Trophy is just about the only good thing I remember about him so far. Maybe it’s too early and he’s not had enough game time yet but I really hope Cadden is back in on Tuesday
What Ive noticed is that on the few occasions kitching has played in the same position as him he's offered more of a threat. That shouldn't be the case
Don’t forget that as things stands for next season that we are due Callum styles back, so unless we sell him or he gets the central midfield spot that he thinks he merits then I don’t see us loaning in a left back.
Thomas and Isted. Imho Thomas has been a massive difference and by a country mile our best defender. Classy, strong and just a bloody good footballer...decent long throw too...which can be a decent weapon.
Tom Edwards and Harry Isted. Possibly Bobby Thomas but I’ve noticed mistakes do creep into his game when the heat is on. I suspect Isted will be in demand and we’d probably need someone to come in for Collins to make the sums work. Only a hunch mind, I’ve no idea what wage either of them is picking up.
Can't see it. Styles' intention is clear and was 8 months ago. He wanted out, he got out, and I can't see him wanting to come back. Stranger things have happened, but I think he'll be sold in the summer, cut price. Maybe to Luton
All about opinions but I feel like there’s some slightly harsh comments regarding Thomas and Larkeche. Larkeche is a backup lwb providing cover for when Cadden isn’t available and I think he’s done it well enough. Thomas is a player I really like and can see him becoming a top championship defender. For me it would definitely be Isted and Thomas. Larkeche and Tedic for backup possibly. Not sure on Watters. A few weeks ago I’d have said yes but he’s looked slightly sluggish recently. Hopefully he’ll pick up for the last few weeks. Josh Martin is no. Not sure anyone would disagree with that.
Kitching is a frustrated forward though. He’s ahead of them often enough. That lung busting run for the fourth goal against Wednesday was a prime example of that.
Surprised at some of the criticism for Bobby Thomas. I think he's been superb for us. League 1, definitely Isted, Tedic & Thomas for me. At Championship level though, I think they would all struggle.
Tedic has been on a bit of a slow boil and we are just beginning to see his potential. Confidence is key and his is getting better with every game. Will be interesting to see how things go for him in the remaining fixtures
Larkeche has been solid but unspectacular when he's come in. He certainly hasn't let us down and is clearly not the finished article, but I'm not sure I'd be going out of my way to keep him. However, the people making the decisions know a lot more than I do about football, luckily.
Add Tedic Thomas Watters Larceche and Isted as permanent players to our squad and add a couple of new loan players, keep Connell, Mads, Collins and that's a good championship side and excellent league 1 team. Keeping players together is better than new recruits every transfer window. We can let a few go McCarthy, Odour, Wolfe, Iseka, oulare, moon.
I would love Bobby Thomas & Harry Isted to be here next season , Isted has been class & Thomas brings goals & throw in threats as well as being a very good defender would no doubt improve like Anderson has done under Duffs coaching , not bothered about the others although I wouldn"t mind a fully fit Edwards back here .
I’d love Isted and Thomas on permanent deals, not sure about Thomas’ contract situation at Burnley though. Tedic on another season loan would be good too as he’s starting to look a real player now. Doubt there’s a chance on a permanent as we wouldn’t be able to afford his wages.