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Seven players fail to get new deal
Darren Patterson has announced his retained list at Oxford United
Craig McAllister, Justin Richards, Jamie Hand, Carl Pettefer and Danny Rose have all been told they will not be offered a deal with The U's next season, as have Rob Duffy and Michael Blackwood
The club are in discussions with Eddie Anaclet, and Matt Day to stay with the club, and would very much like to discuss signing Matt Green on a permanent basis when his contract at Cardiff ends. Eddie Hutchinson, Joel Ledgister and Alex Jeannin remain on the transfer list.
Mickey Howard has returned to Morecambe after his loan spell but the club hope to speak to him again over the summer.
Young striker Matt Taylor has also been offered a new contract.
Darren said: "It has been a hard few days. Some tough decisions have had to be made, made harder by the fact that they are all smashing lads. In the end it comes down to two factors really.
The financial restraints from the wage cap mean we have to make money available to bring in new players. We finished the season strongly but ninth place is eight places lower than we would like to be next time.
"But the biggest consideration has to be purely from a football point of view. I have targeted the players I would like to bring in and am excited about the prospects already. We will work hard all summer to bring the right players in. Hopefully Eddie, Matt Day and Matt Green will want to be a part of what we are trying to achieve.
"I'd like to thank every one of the players for their efforts, especially towards the end of this season. I think we have a strong core to next season's squad and wish those we have let go all the best for the future."
3:25pm Tuesday 29th April 2008
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CommentPosted by: Tony Mowbray on 3:56pm Tue 29 Apr 08
Like it or not the only way to stop the rot is to get shot of the lot as this club will go to pot until we got someone hot to sign on the dot.
Like it or not the only way to stop the rot is to get shot of the lot as this club will go to pot until we got someone hot to sign on the dot.
Posted by: Chris, Manchester on 5:09pm Tue 29 Apr 08
How many of those players will come back to bite us on the arse? Duffy, Big Mac and Jamie Hand will all probably score or destroy us next year. Other than that no real surprises, im a little disappointed about Danny Rose, I really liked him!!
How many of those players will come back to bite us on the arse? Duffy, Big Mac and Jamie Hand will all probably score or destroy us next year. Other than that no real surprises, im a little disappointed about Danny Rose, I really liked him!!
Posted by: OUFC, Ox on 5:10pm Tue 29 Apr 08
well at least he has the guts to say to players they ent staying and has realised that some of the players simply arent good enough im not sure about justin richards though good player.
well at least he has the guts to say to players they ent staying and has realised that some of the players simply arent good enough im not sure about justin richards though good player.
Posted by: OUFC, Ox on 5:10pm Tue 29 Apr 08
well at least he has the guts to say to players they ent staying and has realised that some of the players simply arent good enough im not sure about justin richards though good player.
well at least he has the guts to say to players they ent staying and has realised that some of the players simply arent good enough im not sure about justin richards though good player.
Posted by: OUFC, Ox on 5:11pm Tue 29 Apr 08
well at least he has the guts to say to players they ent staying and has realised that some of the players simply arent good enough im not sure about justin richards though good player.
well at least he has the guts to say to players they ent staying and has realised that some of the players simply arent good enough im not sure about justin richards though good player.
Posted by: OUFC, Ox on 5:13pm Tue 29 Apr 08
sorry for repeat message comp wouldnt do it.
sorry for repeat message comp wouldnt do it.
Posted by: Warrior on 5:20pm Tue 29 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Chris[/bold] wrote:
How many of those players will come back to bite us on the arse? Duffy, Big Mac and Jamie Hand will all probably score or destroy us next year. Other than that no real surprises, im a little disappointed about Danny Rose, I really liked him!![/quote] If we were always worried about that, we'd never release anyone and have a squad of about 4000!!! Stop being a wimp!
Chris wrote:
How many of those players will come back to bite us on the arse? Duffy, Big Mac and Jamie Hand will all probably score or destroy us next year. Other than that no real surprises, im a little disappointed about Danny Rose, I really liked him!!
If we were always worried about that, we'd never release anyone and have a squad of about 4000!!! Stop being a wimp!
Posted by: sussexox, Hove on 5:21pm Tue 29 Apr 08
No suprises for me- although I think Danny Rose would be more suited to a higher League? Hopefully Green will stay?
No suprises for me- although I think Danny Rose would be more suited to a higher League? Hopefully Green will stay?
Posted by: Ginge on 5:25pm Tue 29 Apr 08
Does this mean that Yemi is off the list? Duffy is lazy, Pettefer is not up to scratch, Rose not physical enough for the BSP and is probably on big wages so good work there Patto. Hopefully Steady Eddie and Green will stay too. Bit suprised that some of the other loanees haven't been offered new contracts e.g. Hand and Macca but I think Patto must have plenty of irons in the fire.
Does this mean that Yemi is off the list? Duffy is lazy, Pettefer is not up to scratch, Rose not physical enough for the BSP and is probably on big wages so good work there Patto. Hopefully Steady Eddie and Green will stay too. Bit suprised that some of the other loanees haven't been offered new contracts e.g. Hand and Macca but I think Patto must have plenty of irons in the fire.
Posted by: yellowj, Oxford on 6:22pm Tue 29 Apr 08
I'm suprised that Jamie Hand is not being retained, I thought him and Adam Murray have formed a good partnership in central midfield.
Yemi is still under contract for next season, so whether he is on or off the transfer list he is still on the books.
What about Wilmott?
I'm suprised that Jamie Hand is not being retained, I thought him and Adam Murray have formed a good partnership in central midfield.
Yemi is still under contract for next season, so whether he is on or off the transfer list he is still on the books.
What about Wilmott?
Posted by: Tommy Tool on 6:35pm Tue 29 Apr 08
[quote][bold]OUFC[/bold] wrote:
sorry for repeat message comp wouldnt do it.[/quote] SPANNER
OUFC wrote:
sorry for repeat message comp wouldnt do it.
SPANNER
Posted by: YM on 6:57pm Tue 29 Apr 08
Likewise sad to see Rose go, Hand I was surprised, all others not a great loss really, hopefully some fool will buy Jeannin.
What about Murray, I thought he was a loan star same as big Al, or was that short term?
Likewise sad to see Rose go, Hand I was surprised, all others not a great loss really, hopefully some fool will buy Jeannin.
What about Murray, I thought he was a loan star same as big Al, or was that short term?
Posted by: ox9/hp18, thame on 7:11pm Tue 29 Apr 08
shame to see danny rose go but he has never had any real chances in the last 2 seasons
mccalister scored 1st game up but really what else did he do
jamie hand put himself around a bit too much so with him in mid field alongside murray you then have two midfielders that would collect 20 plus bookings a season could we afford that with such a small squad
hopefully the big announcements coming soon ie ground purchase any guess which very local GLOBAL motor company ? will propel us back into where we belong
shame to see danny rose go but he has never had any real chances in the last 2 seasons
mccalister scored 1st game up but really what else did he do
jamie hand put himself around a bit too much so with him in mid field alongside murray you then have two midfielders that would collect 20 plus bookings a season could we afford that with such a small squad
hopefully the big announcements coming soon ie ground purchase any guess which very local GLOBAL motor company ? will propel us back into where we belong
Posted by: ox9/hp18, thame on 7:13pm Tue 29 Apr 08
shame to see danny rose go but he has never had any real chances in the last 2 seasons
mccalister scored 1st game up but really what else did he do
jamie hand put himself around a bit too much so with him in mid field alongside murray you then have two midfielders that would collect 20 plus bookings a season could we afford that with such a small squad
hopefully the big announcements coming soon ie ground purchase any guess which very local GLOBAL motor company ? will propel us back into where we belong
shame to see danny rose go but he has never had any real chances in the last 2 seasons
mccalister scored 1st game up but really what else did he do
jamie hand put himself around a bit too much so with him in mid field alongside murray you then have two midfielders that would collect 20 plus bookings a season could we afford that with such a small squad
hopefully the big announcements coming soon ie ground purchase any guess which very local GLOBAL motor company ? will propel us back into where we belong
Posted by: janny on 7:32am Wed 30 Apr 08
[quote][bold]ox9/hp18[/bold] wrote:
shame to see danny rose go but he has never had any real chances in the last 2 seasons mccalister scored 1st game up but really what else did he do jamie hand put himself around a bit too much so with him in mid field alongside murray you then have two midfielders that would collect 20 plus bookings a season could we afford that with such a small squad hopefully the big announcements coming soon ie ground purchase any guess which very local GLOBAL motor company ? will propel us back into where we belong [/quote] Volvo?
ox9/hp18 wrote:
shame to see danny rose go but he has never had any real chances in the last 2 seasons mccalister scored 1st game up but really what else did he do jamie hand put himself around a bit too much so with him in mid field alongside murray you then have two midfielders that would collect 20 plus bookings a season could we afford that with such a small squad hopefully the big announcements coming soon ie ground purchase any guess which very local GLOBAL motor company ? will propel us back into where we belong
Volvo?
Posted by: alex on 7:53am Wed 30 Apr 08
sad to see Danny Roase go and I thought that McAllister linked up play really well and this seemed to compliment Yemi's play. I would hope that Patterson has got someone similar waiting in the wings.
It is certainly a lot of money to cut from the wage bill and is quite ruthless. But that is one of the challenges in this league; you can't let players just sit in the reserve team until their performance improves, there just isn;t the budget with the wage cap.
sad to see Danny Roase go and I thought that McAllister linked up play really well and this seemed to compliment Yemi's play. I would hope that Patterson has got someone similar waiting in the wings.
It is certainly a lot of money to cut from the wage bill and is quite ruthless. But that is one of the challenges in this league; you can't let players just sit in the reserve team until their performance improves, there just isn;t the budget with the wage cap.
Posted by: fan, berks on 8:29am Wed 30 Apr 08
will miss Danny Rose. Fine player
will miss Danny Rose. Fine player
Posted by: JACK FROST, ABINGDON ON SEA on 9:04am Wed 30 Apr 08
[quote][bold]ox9/hp18[/bold] wrote:
shame to see danny rose go but he has never had any real chances in the last 2 seasons mccalister scored 1st game up but really what else did he do jamie hand put himself around a bit too much so with him in mid field alongside murray you then have two midfielders that would collect 20 plus bookings a season could we afford that with such a small squad hopefully the big announcements coming soon ie ground purchase any guess which very local GLOBAL motor company ? will propel us back into where we belong [/quote] GOTA B BENTLEY,NICK VOTES
ox9/hp18 wrote:
shame to see danny rose go but he has never had any real chances in the last 2 seasons mccalister scored 1st game up but really what else did he do jamie hand put himself around a bit too much so with him in mid field alongside murray you then have two midfielders that would collect 20 plus bookings a season could we afford that with such a small squad hopefully the big announcements coming soon ie ground purchase any guess which very local GLOBAL motor company ? will propel us back into where we belong
GOTA B BENTLEY,NICK VOTES
Posted by: Simon, Cheshire on 9:21am Wed 30 Apr 08
Shocked about Hand going personally I think he's slightly better than Murray. When Murray came I thought he looked ordinary for the 1st few games before Hand was brought in and played alongside him. Central midfield wise he must have alot of irons in fire there cos he only has Murray left really. Not suprised about the others tho.
Shocked about Hand going personally I think he's slightly better than Murray. When Murray came I thought he looked ordinary for the 1st few games before Hand was brought in and played alongside him. Central midfield wise he must have alot of irons in fire there cos he only has Murray left really. Not suprised about the others tho.
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