: Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:52 am
LewHart wrote:
If there was anybody in the team whos contract i would want to extend Snitch and Wilkes would be in the top 5! They have been performing at a high level consistantly throughout the season, i can't see how we will find better replacements without paying a high price. It would be a huge risk to let these 2 go!
I'd agree to a point. Snitch is worth making an extra effort over, because of his mobility, stamina and consistency. Wilkes is easier to replace, but I see your point about value. If players want to leave though, let them and their agents find out the grass isn't always greener. For every one that does goes, I'd like to think a few more were tempted and then remembered the fact that they had discovered their best form at Belle Vue, or at least developed a previously undiscovered ability to catch and run will the ball at the same time.
We are not in a position to up everyone's contract; almost all clubs lose players in this way. Younger, hungrier and possibly better players come through, either from the ranks, the national leagues or overseas, and the wheel keeps turning.