Independent Leyton Orient Forum

Smendrick Feaselberg wrote: ↑Wed May 12, 2021 9:51 am

Stamford O wrote: ↑Wed May 12, 2021 7:35 am

essexfootball wrote: ↑Wed May 12, 2021 6:20 am Going under the radar but a lot of experience, leadership and "captains" being lost there coulson, Jobi, even turley to a degree

I would have kept Coulson as he seemed to steady the defence even be was a bit slow.AlwAys played with a smile on his face

Thompson and Happe - too slow
Thompson and Coulson - too slow
Coulson and Happe - too slow

The recruitment drive should be focused on acquiring players with skill sets that complement what we have, and in the case of central defenders we definitely need someone faster and more mobile than Coulson. Doing this will help us to work better as a team, and be greater than the sum of the individual part.

Chelmsford Swimmer wrote: ↑Wed May 12, 2021 10:26 am

gshaw wrote: ↑Tue May 11, 2021 10:37 pm
Clay would be OK as backup cover but from what I recall it was rumoured he was one of our top earners, that's funds that could be better used elsewhere imo

There is no guarantee that any of the players offered contracts have been offered better or even equivalent contracts. If the wage cap was in place some almost certainly may have been offered worse terms. Without the wage cap it comes down to the directors pockets. Regardless of the cap, there will almost certainly be more players looking than contracts available. I agree with the theory that a manager and not a DOF should have the major say in which players are retained. That said the best manager with an eye for a good player and a good motivator, may not be the best financial negotiator and accountant when it comes to maintaining a budget, hence a DOF seems sensible for the different role. I have no doubt our better players who have been offered the new contracts will be seeing what offers they can achieve elsewhere, it may be a long time before we see signatures on the dotted line.

Top of the JES wrote: ↑Wed May 26, 2021 10:42 am They have to inform the club within four weeks from the end of the season, so within the next two weeks. They are free to sign for another club most contracts end at the end of June but they can sign a pre contract agreement.

moonwalk19 wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 3:58 pm KJ has probably spoke to them this week and assessed whether they are likely to stay. They can drag it out to the 28 days. You don’t need that amount.of time to make a decision either way . We only want committed players to help us get to the next level. Generally when you are offered a new job you decide in a matter of days for fear of losing it to someone else. The 28 days is ridiculous. I suppose there is the question that a contract ends on 30th June. All contracts should end on 31 st May when the season is completed

Orient Punxx wrote: ↑Fri May 28, 2021 5:35 pm Right the week’s up - tear up their offers and let’s move on!

Orient Punxx wrote: ↑Sat May 29, 2021 8:16 am

Orient Punxx wrote: ↑Fri May 28, 2021 5:35 pm Right the week’s up - tear up their offers and let’s move on!

Charlie Daniels - 1 year contract please.

Orient Punxx wrote: ↑Sat May 29, 2021 8:16 am

Orient Punxx wrote: ↑Fri May 28, 2021 5:35 pm Right the week’s up - tear up their offers and let’s move on!

Charlie Daniels - 1 year contract please.

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Sat May 29, 2021 12:39 pm

Orient Punxx wrote: ↑Sat May 29, 2021 8:16 am

Orient Punxx wrote: ↑Fri May 28, 2021 5:35 pm Right the week’s up - tear up their offers and let’s move on!

Charlie Daniels - 1 year contract please.

I thought somebody on here said he was going to Portsmouth

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 2:04 pm I thought by now we would've been told if whether Wilkinson , DJ and Vigouroux were going or staying

Sid Bishop wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 2:17 pm

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 2:04 pm I thought by now we would've been told if whether Wilkinson , DJ and Vigouroux were going or staying

I stand corrected, but I think June the 8th is the deadline day by which these players must decide if they go or stay with the club.
Also wonder what will happen to Martin Ling, I think his contract may be up for renewal soon ?

BIGRON wrote: ↑Wed May 26, 2021 10:11 am Could someone please tell me when the players offered contracts have to sign by ? , if they don't sign they just walk I take it

tuffers#1 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 4:25 pm

BIGRON wrote: ↑Wed May 26, 2021 10:11 am Could someone please tell me when the players offered contracts have to sign by ? , if they don't sign they just walk I take it

Like Ruel Did last year ?

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 4:15 pm

Sid Bishop wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 2:17 pm

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 2:04 pm I thought by now we would've been told if whether Wilkinson , DJ and Vigouroux were going or staying

I stand corrected, but I think June the 8th is the deadline day by which these players must decide if they go or stay with the club.
Also wonder what will happen to Martin Ling, I think his contract may be up for renewal soon ?

OK, thanks Sid . For some reason I had it in my head our players were offered new contracts from the 1st May . Hopefully these three players will want to stay . They are all good players .

Cheshunto wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 5:40 pm Interesting to see what happens to Danny Johnson. I reckon KJ will favour a bigger more physical type of striker who is better in the air. DJ is a great finisher but if we don’t have someone creating chances for him then KJ may allow him to move on.
Hopefully we’ll see some movement next week.