Retained List 2022/23

[fred binneys head]

Ipswich tore the players of lots of teams new ones.

I get that, we should just use the whole season when determining if a player is strong enough for us to want to retain them, not an end of season game against one of the worst teams in the division. I was using Ipswich as the obvious counter-balance given that it was only a week ago.

 

[denzel]

Given our issues with injuries towards the end of the season ought we be looking for an S and C coach??

Or is it down to GC and his tough training...

 

[Cowshed Grecian]

I noted on the club's FB page on Sunday that behind Stanno Grounds was my MOM. I'd actually envisage keeping him on for another season to maybe play at the base of the midfield, he gave us such calm assurance on Sunday.

No offence to a 35 year old Grounds, but I really hope we are not signing him on to play at the base of our midfield in L1 next season I think I would of looked good playing against Morecambe's attackers.

 

[Jason H]

I get that, we should just use the whole season when determining if a player is strong enough for us to want to retain them, not an end of season game against one of the worst teams in the division. I was using Ipswich as the obvious counter-balance given that it was only a week ago.

Sure, I get that.

However, the average points attained by L1 clubs this season was just over 63, which places the average side in the division quite a bit closer to Morecambe than to Ipswich. Therefore it stands to reason that performances against the likes of Morecambe are less of an outlier than performances against the likes of Ipswich.

 

[C j phill]

No offence to a 35 year old Grounds, but I really hope we are not signing him on to play at the base of our midfield in L1 next season I think I would of looked good playing against Morecambe's attackers.

That position seems to be earmarked for currently injured, but offered a contract, 34 year old Kevin McDonald.

 

[John William]

No offence to a 35 year old Grounds, but I really hope we are not signing him on to play at the base of our midfield in L1 next season I think I would of looked good playing against Morecambe's attackers.

IIRC the same was said by some about Rob Edwards. He didn't do so badly for us, scoring the goal that took us back into League 2 in 2008 aged 35 and continued for 3 more seasons.

Grounds may not have great pace but he reads the game better than any of our other defenders and is worth his hire.

Retain.

 

[Grecianman135]

IIRC the same was said by some about Rob Edwards. He didn't do so badly for us, scoring the goal that took us back into League 2 in 2008 aged 35 and continued for 3 more seasons.

Grounds may not have great pace but he reads the game better than any of our other defenders and is worth his hire.

Retain.

Probably wouldn't be a bad coach either, I agree retain

 

[andrew p long]

How do we know? Exeweb rumours?

Not Exeweb rumours. Contract offers to Key,Collins and McDonald all confirmed by the club. Here's the March report of what the club said re Collins and Key, together with a quote from Caldwell re the offers to Key and Collins.

Josh Key and Archie Collins yet to sign contract extensions

Gary Caldwell confirmed the duo have yet to put pen to paper to commit their future to the club

www.devonlive.com

 

[Grecianpasty]

The Grounds situation is an interesting one. He helps with ball retention against the lesser teams, as shown against Morecambe. Against the bigger teams, No chance.

If we're looking to progress I would rather his wages on someone else.

 

[Memphis09]

I'm confident you can add Woods and Grounds to the 'offered contracts' list.

Hope not