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Post by Stokester on Mar 30, 2024 11:48:49 GMT
Was looking through the full breakdown of the squad and their contract expiry dates (thanks Fuller Magic) and of those who are up this summer (excluding loans) I think there’s question marks over Stevens and Thompson.
Stevens has looked a very solid championship LB but is well past 30 and has a woeful injury record. Would we give him another year on reduced terms to you think? Perhaps he’s awful a final two year deal elsewhere?
Thompson I think has done enough to earn a short (two year) deal, reported on low wages and decent cover at this welcome.
Welcome thoughts, go on Stoke.
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Post by lordb on Mar 30, 2024 11:52:27 GMT
When he plays Stevens looks like an excellent back up left back
However his injury record cannot be ignored
I'll sit on the fence on that one we simply have to sign a bone fide decent left back
Thompson yes definitely give a new contract, he's actually improved this season
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Post by moon on Mar 30, 2024 11:52:49 GMT
Thompson definitely deserves a new contract, he’s a versatile player to have around the squad but I’m not sure he’ll ever be a guaranteed starter. I think Stevens is too injury prone to justify a renewal but he was excellent yesterday.
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Post by boskampsflaps on Mar 30, 2024 12:04:10 GMT
I'd be happy if Thompson was given another 12 months tbh, in the hope he never has to play.
He can do a job every so often and as has been said is versatile enough.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Mar 30, 2024 12:05:19 GMT
Ideally you’d fuck both off in a heartbeat.
Stevens on a grand or two a week as back up isn’t bad though.
Same for Thompson I guess but he’s just a bit tragic isn’t he.
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Post by Squeekster on Mar 30, 2024 12:20:36 GMT
Thompson is a must very underrated player!
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Post by y_oh_y_delilah on Mar 30, 2024 12:27:42 GMT
Vastly improved footballer and an excellent squad player.
He’s also the lowest earner of all the first team squad members at £220,000pa (£4,231 pw), barely a living wage!
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Post by DentySCFC on Mar 30, 2024 12:36:24 GMT
I’d keep both of them as back up.
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Post by mickstupp on Mar 30, 2024 12:37:00 GMT
Vastly improved footballer and an excellent squad player. He’s also the lowest earner of all the first team squad members at £220,000pa (£4,231 pw), barely a living wage! How on earth does he survive? |
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Post by Trouserdog on Mar 30, 2024 12:47:10 GMT
Thompson is definitely worth another deal as a back-up.
Stevens is just too injury prone.
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Post by stokefanone on Mar 30, 2024 12:47:25 GMT
Definitely keep both. Thompson is a decent squad addition at defensive mid at this level, 2 year contract.
Stevens good back up as a straight full back, we would not be in this position had stevens been fit the past 2 months, 12 month contract.
We need proper first choice left back though.
Burger, Pearson, Thompson, Baker and (don’t bite my head off) Cundle, a good squad of defensive midfielders.
Need a proper playmaker in the team though.
Iversen is looking better and the defence starting to gel.
Hoever seems a different player since the rallying call last month.
Campbell, Johnson and (though looks bothered recently) Laurent need to be moved on.
The rest will come good under this regime next season.
I know we are not safe yet, but we won’t be going down now.
2 home draws, 1 win and 1 away draw we stay up!
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Post by fazza90 on Mar 30, 2024 12:51:59 GMT
Cheap + versatile (Thompson) + capable of 7+ ratings + good characters. Also, pre season will likely see a lot of new faces again so if we can keep 2 it'd help with the team atmosphere a bit. I'd keep them both.
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Post by worcsstokie15 on Mar 30, 2024 12:55:50 GMT
Definitely renew Thompson.
No for Stevens. Just too injury prone. Need to sign 2 left backs in the Summer and give them both the chance to make the position their own.
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Post by gingerninja on Mar 30, 2024 12:58:56 GMT
Thompson is a no brainer, good age, good pro, what's not to like..
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Post by bayernoatcake on Mar 30, 2024 12:59:46 GMT
Thompson is a no brainer, good age, good pro, what's not to like.. He’s a bit wank? |
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Post by thornestein on Mar 30, 2024 13:00:37 GMT
Stevens is to old and to injury prone so no
Thompson i’d let go so he can drop down a league and play regularly
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Post by cvillestokie on Mar 30, 2024 13:37:01 GMT
Stevens could only come in as a third choice left back. He’s good enough but never fit. He would need a contract that would reflect that.
I’d always give Thompson a contract. He’s a decent utility player who puts in the work and you need those at every level.
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Post by pmjh on Mar 30, 2024 14:37:13 GMT
Thompson definitely. Stevens No. We can't keep signing injury prone players.
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Post by StatesideStokie on Mar 30, 2024 15:49:45 GMT
Vastly improved footballer and an excellent squad player. He’s also the lowest earner of all the first team squad members at £220,000pa (£4,231 pw), barely a living wage! How on earth does he survive? For a professional career that at best is over by your mid-thirties, it’s really not much. |
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Post by robwahlmann on Mar 30, 2024 16:02:06 GMT
I like Stevens when fit, but as said in there lies the problem! He is way too injury prone to take the risk for another season in my opinion. Bring in two new left backs I say! Thompson for 5-6K per week would make sense for a couple of years, but he should only be back up as he already is of course!
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Post by stantheman on Mar 30, 2024 18:02:30 GMT
Ideally you’d fuck both off in a heartbeat. Stevens on a grand or two a week as back up isn’t bad though. Same for Thompson I guess but he’s just a bit tragic isn’t he. 'A bit tragic, isn't he' - where have you heard this before? |
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Post by y_oh_y_delilah on Mar 30, 2024 18:19:54 GMT
I like Stevens when fit, but as said in there lies the problem! He is way too injury prone to take the risk for another season in my opinion. Bring in two new left backs I say! Thompson for 5-6K per week would make sense for a couple of years, but he should only be back up as he already is of course! Stevens gets paid £20,000 per week; £1,040,000 a year and is the 4th highest ‘earner’ at the club. |
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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Mar 30, 2024 18:23:33 GMT
Thompson is a good squad player. I wouldn't want him as a first team regular but as backup in several positions he won't let you down.
When fit Stevens is good enough to justify a place in the starting 11 - he's the most reliable defender on our books. Injuries and age are an issue but I'd give him another year, especially if we go for a young left back with potential who he could mentor and provide genuine competition in the starting 11.
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Post by Rick Grimes on Mar 30, 2024 18:30:51 GMT
The only reason to re-sign Thompson is if he’s on a deal that represents extraordinary value. He’s been here under 3 different managers and hasn’t ever been able to hold down a place in the first 11, he’s a league one player really.
I really like Stevens when he is fit but his injury record is abysmal. We need a proper non-injury prone left back as the main one. Would Stevens accept a pay as you play deal? I’m minded to say get rid and get two left backs in in the summer.
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Post by WorkingclassHero on Mar 30, 2024 18:33:39 GMT
No room for sentiment.
Only sign players for starting 11.
Squad players should be those chomping at the bit to start fighting for starting 11.
Having so many "squad" players is one of our issues
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Post by thischarmingmanc on Mar 30, 2024 18:39:03 GMT
oh dear ... agenda again? had a good win this weekend , so no one to put the boot into ? I know i shouldn't bite, but its all a bit pathetic isn't it. Thompson is a no brainer, good age, good pro, what's not to like.. He’s a bit wank? |
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Post by Stokester on Mar 30, 2024 18:46:51 GMT
I like Stevens when fit, but as said in there lies the problem! He is way too injury prone to take the risk for another season in my opinion. Bring in two new left backs I say! Thompson for 5-6K per week would make sense for a couple of years, but he should only be back up as he already is of course! Stevens gets paid £20,000 per week; £1,040,000 a year and is the 4th highest ‘earner’ at the club. Enjoying these, where do you get the data from mate? |
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Mar 30, 2024 18:52:44 GMT
Apparently spec savers have a new advert
Stoke fans on the oatcake saying don’t give Thomson 2 more years followed by a list of our best performances all,of which he has played in .
punch line of course
should have gone to spec savers.
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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Mar 30, 2024 18:53:41 GMT
No room for sentiment. Only sign players for starting 11. Squad players should be those chomping at the bit to start fighting for starting 11. Having so many "squad" players is one of our issues I'd describe Thompson as a utility player - if everyone is fit you probably wouldn't play him but his versatility makes him useful in the squad. You don't want a squad full of utility players but having one or two is useful. Personally I think Stevens is good enough to challenge for a first team spot on merit. The only issue for me is his injury record but for a year I'd take that chance providing we get someone who can also challenge for the first 11 slot. |
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Post by thischarmingmanc on Mar 30, 2024 19:16:57 GMT
For me Thompson a no braniner, good solid pro, good back up, well priced.
No hes not a automatic starter but id much prefer to paying him what hes on to be a utility player/backup than Pearson.
Stevens, depends what other options are out there, for his reported salary and his injury record I don't think we can afford to keep him, hes done nothing wrong id want to look at younger options.
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