Do Wolves need to let players go?
By Simon Garner
July 13 2009
While I had a spare few minutes from my "busy" schedule (let's face it I am exaggerating that a bit) I was sitting here looking at the squad list and realised how big a squad we have now. So who, if anyone could we possible get rid of to reduce the wage bill?
Now I am not saying that we need to get rid of anyone but think about it, if we want to get a couple of more players in, surely having a few less players on the books could only help? I know Morgan already has plenty of cash and the ticket prices have gone up A. because we are in the Premiership and B. to pay for the increased player wages but well, what do you guys think?
Personally I would say we could get rid of the following players who can follow Potter out of Molineux:
Mark Little
Daniel Jones
Jason Shackell
Darren Ward
George Friend (only on loan though)
Matt Hill
Neil Collins
Matt Murray?
Yes OK some of these won't be on high wages and if we did let Daniel Jones, George Friend and Matt Hill go then we could be a bit short on numbers in the left back position, so maybe this isn't such a good idea. You will also notice that I haven't included Andy Keogh on here and I know that people have a personal thing going on with him, saying he won't cut the mustard in the Premiership but personally speaking I think he could be a very important player, then again maybe he might not but I guess only time will tell on this.
Matt Murray is also a tough one to call, yes he is a quality 'keeper BUT will he ever be fit fully again? Yes he could be the England Number 1 'keeper in a season or so time, but how much time and effort should the club continue to put his way? Don't get me wrong I think he is a great player and having met him once he is a real gentleman but does that justify money being spent on numerous amounts of rehab and, again, wages?
Oh well, at least this'll keep the site up and running for the next 2 weeks hey? ;)
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Neill Collins (needs to find a club as first choice, maybe lower down the leagues)
Daniel Jones (never done anything down here, never will do)
Jason Shackell (inevitable)
Darren Ward (as above)
That would leave us with a squad consisting of:
Murray
Hennessey
Hahnemann
Ikeme
Foley
Little*
Stearman
Zubar
Hill*
Ward
Craddock
Elokobi
Berra
Jarvis
Jones
Edwards
Milijas
Kights
Henry
Halford
Surman
Friend*
Vokes
Iwelumo
Doyle
SEB
Keogh*
I am concerned about the players with asterix by their names. I'm not sure how strong these players could be in the top division.
I think my main concerns are with Friend and Hill. I've never really been impressed by Hill at all, think he's too small and lightweight to be at left-back. Also Friend reminds me of a more promising Daniel Jones, not really sure whether he fits in better in midfield or at left back.
or at least a small contrast with playing bonuses.
i have no problems with keeping him under those terms.
friend should be loaned out.