Squad Status Summary - UPDATED 31st May 2016
By Deadly Submarine
May 31 2016
After some more comings and goings at Prenton Park in the past seven days, we bring you a summary of the latest status of the Rovers squad members....
It's been a relatively quiet week on the squad front at Prenton Park since our last Squad update but there have been one or two changes with a re-signing, a new signing and a player departure.
Leaving the Club in the past week was defender Martin Riley who made a return to his former Club Wrexham whilst only today, midfielder and Captain Steven Jennings signed a new one-year deal to remain at Prenton Park until the summer of 2017.
The new addition to the Rovers squad and the only one so far was Barrow striker Andy Cook who has signed a two-year contract with the Club in the past seven days.
Here we bring you a complete list of the squad players who ended the season with Rovers and bring their current known status as the summer transfer season gets into full swing in the next few weeks.
Goalkeepers:
Iain Turner: IN CONTRACT
Signed a new one-year contract on 7th May 2016 and is now in contract until the end of the 2016/17 season.
Luke Pilling: IN CONTRACT
Signed a new one-year contract on 3rd May 2016 and is now in contract until the end of the 2016/17 season.
Scott Davies: IN CONTRACT
Signed a new two-year contract on 19th May 2016 and is now in contract until the end of the 2017/18 season.
Sam Ramsbottom: RELEASED
Released on 3rd May 2016.
Defenders:
Evan Gumbs: IN CONTRACT
Signed a new one-year contract on 3rd May 2016 and is now in contract until the end of the 2016/17 season.
Ritchie Sutton: IN CONTRACT
Signed a two-year contract in the summer of 2015 and is in contract until the end of 2016/17 season.
Steve McNulty: IN CONTRACT
Signed a new 18-month contract on 30th December 2016 and is now in contract until the end of the 2016/17 season.
Lee Vaughan: OUT OF CONTRACT
Out of contract as at the end of the 2015/16 season. No new contract offer reported.
Liam Ridehalgh: OUT OF CONTRACT
Out of contract as at the end of the 2015/16 season. No new contract offer reported.
Michael Ihiekwe: CONTRACT OFFERED
Offered a new contract on 6th May – has not yet signed.
Liam Hogan: LEFT CLUB
Signed a one-year contract with Gateshead on 17th May
Marcus Holness: RELEASED
Released on 7th May 2016.
Martin Riley: LEFT CLUB
Signed a one-year contract with Wrexham on 25th May.
Matt Hill: RELEASED
Released on 14th May 2016.
Midfielders:
Daren Askew: IN CONTRACT
Signed a one-year professional contract on 3rd May and is now in contract until the end of the 2016/17 season.
Jake Kirby: IN CONTRACT
Signed a new two-year contract extension in the summer of 2014 and is now in contract until the end of the 2016/17 season.
Jay Harris: IN CONTRACT
Signed a new two-year contract on 5th April 2016 and is now in contract until the end of the 2017/18 season.
Lois Maynard: IN CONTRACT
Signed a two-year contract in the summer of 2015 and is in contract until the end of 2016/17 season.
Mitch Duggan: IN CONTRACT
Signed a new one-year contract on 3rd May 2016 and is now in contract until the end of the 2016/17 season.
Steven Jennings: IN CONTRACT
Signed a new one-year contract on 31st May 2016 and is now in contract until the end of the 2016/17 season.
Adam Mekki: CONTRACT OFFERED
Offered a new contract on 6th May – has not yet signed.
Jack Mackreth: OUT OF CONTRACT
Signed a contract until the end of 2015/16 season in January 2016. No new contract offer reported.
Ben Jago: RELEASED
Released on 3rd May 2016.
Liam Davies: RELEASED
Released on 3rd May 2016.
Strikers:
Andy Cook: SIGNED
Signed a two-year contract on 24th May and is in contract until the end of 2017/18 season.
Cole Stockton: IN CONTRACT
Signed a three-year contract in the summer of 2014 and is in contract until the end of 2016/17 season.
James Norwood: IN CONTRACT
Signed a two-year contract in the summer of 2015 and is in contract until the end of 2016/17 season.
Sam Illesanmi: IN CONTRACT
Signed a one-year professional contract on 3rd May and is now in contract until the end of the 2016/17 season.
Tolani Omotola: IN CONTRACT
Signed a one-year professional contract on 3rd May and is now in contract until the end of the 2016/17 season.
Jonathon Margetts: OUT OF CONTRACT
Out of contract as at the end of the 2015/16 season. No new contract offer reported.
Gary Taylor-Fletcher: RELEASED
Released on 7th May 2016.
Michael Higdon: RELEASED
Released on 7th May 2016.
We will update this list on a weekly basis throughout the summer to keep readers up to date with the ins and outs at Prenton Park so stay tuned to Total Tranmere for more in the coming weeks.
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From what I understand he wanted to leave and felt a bit restless, but that had happened at previous clubs I seem to recall.
I agree with you though, that managerial stability is necessary at clubs. Managers like Flynn, Moyes, Robinson and Gradi at clubs like Wrexham, Everton, MK Dons and Crewe proved it, as did Liverpool with someone like Shankley turning them from okay to whay hey.
Then I ate his Liver.......... with some baked beans and a can of coke.
Wouldn't be completely against him being given another chance, but he needs to work on his final ball.
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Interesting to see that although Mackreth is out of contract, and no news given about a new one, he's still working hard on his pre-pre season fitness with Norwood & Kirby. All 3 doing private sessions with a personal trainer.
Wouldn't be completely against him being given another chance, but he needs to work on his final ball.
Indeed Paz and I actually missed him off the original article last week as I just forgot completely about him and didn't see him (but may have missed him) on the Squad profiles on the Official Site.
Mekki is the key one we're all waiting on now really! We need to get him signed up asap!
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Interesting to see that although Mackreth is out of contract, and no news given about a new one, he's still working hard on his pre-pre season fitness with Norwood & Kirby. All 3 doing private sessions with a personal trainer.
Wouldn't be completely against him being given another chance, but he needs to work on his final ball.
Indeed Paz and I actually missed him off the original article last week as I just forgot completely about him and didn't see him (but may have missed him) on the Squad profiles on the Official Site.
Mekki is the key one we're all waiting on now really! We need to get him signed up asap!
I'd say Iheikwe over Mekki personally.
I think too much hype was built around Adam. Don't get me wrong, his positive running and ability to beat a man was good to see, but as with a number of players, the final ball was lacking at times. He's got a lot of potential, but in complete honesty, there are better out there.
Letting him go is a waste, i wish we could let Brabin Go.
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I'd say Iheikwe over Mekki personally.
I think too much hype was built around Adam. Don't get me wrong, his positive running and ability to beat a man was good to see, but as with a number of players, the final ball was lacking at times. He's got a lot of potential, but in complete honesty, there are better out there.
I agree with you completely Paz, definitely overhyped/overrated by the fans to a huge degree but would I have him out wide ahead of any of the others we have currently? Absolutely I would!
Also agree though that Ihiekwe is vital (or otherwise a new defender coming in).
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I'd say Iheikwe over Mekki personally.
I think too much hype was built around Adam. Don't get me wrong, his positive running and ability to beat a man was good to see, but as with a number of players, the final ball was lacking at times. He's got a lot of potential, but in complete honesty, there are better out there.
I agree with you completely Paz, definitely overhyped/overrated by the fans to a huge degree but would I have him out wide ahead of any of the others we have currently? Absolutely I would!
Also agree though that Ihiekwe is vital (or otherwise a new defender coming in).
Ask and we shall receive!
Club just announced Iky has re-signed on a one year deal
Quote:I'd say kudos to the owners for not pressing the panic button, I've said before if 'the mob' ruled we could of gone through three managers last season. I'm personally happy they have a plan they're sticking to.MoanerLesser
Personally, happy there is stability for once. 15 managers (including duos) since 2000 is enough. Even Ferguson had a bad time of it in his first few years.
Quote:So if people disagree with other peoples opinions they're 'a mob'2 the moonQuote:I'd say kudos to the owners for not pressing the panic button, I've said before if 'the mob' ruled we could of gone through three managers last season. I'm personally happy they have a plan they're sticking to.MoanerLesser
Personally, happy there is stability for once. 15 managers (including duos) since 2000 is enough. Even Ferguson had a bad time of it in his first few years.
Quote:it was a figure of speech. Not having a go at peoples opinions just never seen the point in the grass around the penalty spot lasting longer than the manager.Old RoverQuote:So if people disagree with other peoples opinions they're 'a mob'2 the moonQuote:I'd say kudos to the owners for not pressing the panic button, I've said before if 'the mob' ruled we could of gone through three managers last season. I'm personally happy they have a plan they're sticking to.MoanerLesser
Personally, happy there is stability for once. 15 managers (including duos) since 2000 is enough. Even Ferguson had a bad time of it in his first few years.
The mob comment was as in mob rule. Where instead of the owners making a decision it's left to a large chunk of the fans. Who after seeing their side turned over by a club with half a stadium and a plumber upfront make what you could argue is a rash sometimes poorly judged decision.
Don't know why I'm explaining myself.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2016:06:01:14:38:10 by 2 the moon.
Quote:Still dont see your point. If some fans are'nt happy with the manager they have the right to say so just as people who are happy with him have the same right, that's what debate is all about. The owners have obviously made the decision that the manager is staying. I'm not happy with that but i'll have to get on with it and I respect their decision. If we see our team turned over by a club with half a stadium and a plumber upfront and people say that they're not happy with that how is that a rash and poorly judged decision.The fans dont make any decisions they just express their opinions.2 the moonQuote:it was a figure of speech. Not having a go at peoples opinions just never seen the point in the grass around the penalty spot lasting longer than the manager.Old RoverQuote:So if people disagree with other peoples opinions they're 'a mob'2 the moonQuote:I'd say kudos to the owners for not pressing the panic button, I've said before if 'the mob' ruled we could of gone through three managers last season. I'm personally happy they have a plan they're sticking to.MoanerLesser
Personally, happy there is stability for once. 15 managers (including duos) since 2000 is enough. Even Ferguson had a bad time of it in his first few years.
The mob comment was as in mob rule. Where instead of the owners making a decision it's left to a large chunk of the fans. Who after seeing their side turned over by a club with half a stadium and a plumber upfront make what you could argue is a rash sometimes poorly judged decision.
Don't know why I'm explaining myself.
Would love to see us play with Mekki on the right and Kirby on the left next year, be like a poor mans version of Nevin and Morrisey.
I'm Sure the writer of the post with an aquatic nature knows better than me, but did we not release Ridehall??
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did we not release Ridehall??
Nah they never signed anyone called that in the first place
I think you mean Ridehalgh don't you.
Then I ate his Liver.......... with some baked beans and a can of coke.
Think you may need an update on the list Sub
