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deasy

67 (10.5%)

densmore

68 (10.6%)

Griffin

9 (1.4%)

Havern

34 (5.3%)

leather

61 (9.5%)

Masha

38 (5.9%)

Moult

63 (9.8%)

Richman

37 (5.8%)

Ginelly

22 (3.4%)

Reeves

61 (9.5%)

Rankine

17 (2.7%)

Clee

61 (9.5%)

Sinnott

20 (3.1%)

Bowerman

0 (0%)

Heathcote

40 (6.3%)

Crowther

3 (0.5%)

Neil Tolson as manager

4 (0.6%)

Holness

22 (3.4%)

Lawrie

13 (2%)

Total Members Voted: 50

[Nom de plume]

Keep Lawrie - if like to see him managed properly. Worth waiting a bit longer.

I don't think you can manage an ability deficit. Please let him go.

[wayno]

The primary reason we got relegated was injuries to key players, so I see why MarpleAlty says that. However, I can see this manager wanting to stamp his own mark on our team, so will probably retain no more than 8 players.

MarpleAlty would keep all 9 Alty players that started at Braintree, thats not good enough is it?

We need to clear out the dead wood

The idea of seeing 11 strangers turn up on the first day of next season frightens me even more - it's rarely ever the answer.

In the space of a dozen games or so, the likes of Havern Griffin Richman and Rankine have gone from first team players to dirt on here - it's amazing how fickle football can be.

Give the same set of players a competent manager (and set them up in the right system), YES a few fresh faces as well, by all means - and we'll be fine.

If you wanted me to be braver, we can get rid of Lawrie. The fact he's got so much game time epitomises everything that has been wrong with Alty over the last season.

It only takes ONE signing to make a difference, by the way - our most similarly budgeted rivals, Southport, signed Gary Jones last summer - he's now their player of the year and club captain.

excellent post

[taxi Phil]

Keep Lawrie - if like to see him managed properly. Worth waiting a bit longer.

Why keep a guy whose set pieces rarely pass the first defender, can't tackle, and regularly gives the ball away ? Yes, he can have the odd brilliant game.....but we want consistency.

[Timperley The Best]

Keep Lawrie - if like to see him managed properly. Worth waiting a bit longer.

Why keep a guy whose set pieces rarely pass the first defender, can't tackle, and regularly gives the ball away ? Yes, he can have the odd brilliant game.....but we want consistency.

Started off 1good game in 3 must have been 1 in 8 last season

[JTH]

On the basis of the Manager's initial comments and in particular him wanting players 'that can be depended upon',  I'd guess he's offering terms to:-

Deasy
Leather
Reeves
Clee (if fit)
Marshall (if fit)

Adding them to:-

Densmore
Moult
Richman
Heathcote

I'd say that's a reasonable starting point.

[brian1925]

I'd say that was just about bob on JTH.

[RedhillAlty]

I would agree with that selection. However, sadly it is based on 3 players regaining fitness AND PREVIOUS FORM after long term injuries although we would all love to see this happen.

[MarpleAlty]

Yep I'd go along with JTH's selection too - God forbid we're all starting to agree on things 

I sincerely hope to see Clee and Marshall back to 100%, but sadly I can't see it.

[Timperley The Best]

Maybe pay as you play offers to Clee and Marshall?

[Mick]

On the basis of the Manager's initial comments and in particular him wanting players 'that can be depended upon',  I'd guess he's offering terms to:-

Deasy
Leather
Reeves
Clee (if fit)
Marshall (if fit)

Adding them to:-

Densmore
Moult
Richman
Heathcote

I'd say that's a reasonable starting point.

Has my vote, but as said .- need to deal with possibility of signing on two players who may only be available half a season or else money is better spent elsewhere

A rejuvinated  Reeves needed - the others (especially Lawrie) have had their chances and not taken them - Crowther has poor availability and Rankine looks to have gained weight despite battle we just lost - others marginal but seemed to lose interest

Keep a few youngsters too - Saville ? Williams ? Swift?

[Mrs Warbouys]

One thing that could benefit us this year is that we can make use of non contracted players,and non contracted players can be used in the reserves. Should the reserves be promoted to the top flight of the Cheshire league this might see it become of more use to supporting the first team squad, especially playing a level up from where it is now, even in terms of fitness.

[Sheffield_Alty]

Keep Lawrie - if like to see him managed properly. Worth waiting a bit longer.

Why keep a guy whose set pieces rarely pass the first defender, can't tackle, and regularly gives the ball away ? Yes, he can have the odd brilliant game.....but we want consistency.

Started off 1good game in 3 must have been 1 in 8 last season

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[andrewflynn]

Maybe pay as you play offers to Clee and Marshall?

Good idea for us but I'm positive Nicky Clee could go somewhere closer to home and get a guaranteed weekly wage. If we want him we'll need to pay him weekly and handsomely.

[Randy Konk]

Surprised so few have expressed an interest in keeping Holness. I think he's been excellent since coming in. Very professional

[brian1925]

Agree on Holness, but I think he's seen by many as a bit of a journeyman footballer. Can't blame him for holding out for the best deal possible and I think that had we stayed up we may have been able to make it happen.