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Post by Harry Lime on May 26, 2023 10:03:40 GMT
Following the conclusion of the 2022/23 season, Chester FC can now confirm its retained list…
The following players are under contract for 2023/24:
Harrison Burke
Kieran Coates
Zack Clarke
Reece Daly
Lewis Earl
Liam Edwards
George Glendon
Kole Hall
Ollie Heywood
Iwan Murray
Kevin Roberts
Wyll Stanway
Adam Thomas
Declan Weeks
Matty Williams
The following players have been offered terms for next season:
Alex Kenyon
Kurt Willoughby
The following players have departed the club following the expiry of their contracts:
Alex Brown
Danny Devine
Anthony Dudley
Joe Lynch
Jamie Morgan
Darren Stephenson
Sam Turner
The following players have left the club at the expiry of their loan deals:
Charlie Caton
Kelly Nmai
Harry Tyrer
Elliott Whitehouse
Chester FC would like to place on record its thanks to all those players who will be moving on, and we wish them well for the future.
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Post by avfo on May 26, 2023 10:14:04 GMT
Following the conclusion of the 2022/23 season, Chester FC can now confirm its retained list… The following players are under contract for 2023/24: Harrison Burke Kieran Coates Zack Clarke Reece Daly Lewis Earl Liam Edwards George Glendon Kole Hall Ollie Heywood Iwan Murray Kevin Roberts Wyll Stanway Adam Thomas Declan Weeks Matty Williams The following players have been offered terms for next season: Alex Kenyon Kurt Willoughby The following players have departed the club following the expiry of their contracts: Alex Brown Danny Devine Anthony DudleyJoe Lynch Jamie Morgan Darren Stephenson Sam Turner The following players have left the club at the expiry of their loan deals: Charlie Caton Kelly Nmai Harry Tyrer Elliott Whitehouse Chester FC would like to place on record its thanks to all those players who will be moving on, and we wish them well for the future. |
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Post by rhodri on May 26, 2023 10:42:44 GMT
Shame to Duds go. However, I know Cal said that he'd been playing with an injury most of the season, and tbh he doesn't really fit the way we play now. He does need to be starting games, he's too good to not be a guaranteed starter somewhere, so can't blame him for moving on, plus Bern and Jonno love him. Very good stats shared on Twitter, 37 goals and 36 assists in 170 games (especially when you consider 50/60 of those were substitute appearances).
Would be good to see Kenyon sign up again, experienced player to compliment the young centre backs well, plus he was doing coaching in the academy. I think Kurt re-signing is a bit of a pipe dream.
It shows the strength of our starting 11 that the likes of Lynch, Brown and Morgan are leaving, as they'd walk into most teams at this level.
Pleasantly surprised but not complaining about Stanway, considering the press (or probably his agent trying his hardest) him getting interest higher up the league ladder, plus he did do well out on loan
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Post by catfordbags on May 26, 2023 10:56:24 GMT
Was Murray on a two year deal ?
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Post by Blockhead on May 26, 2023 11:02:48 GMT
Was Murray on a two year deal ? Stanway, Earl, and Murray were on one year deals with the option of a second. Extensions triggered by the club |
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Post by paw2904 on May 26, 2023 11:29:00 GMT
Matty Waters?
Too much of a risk?
I've always liked him. A dream of a delivery into the box.
Hope he signs.
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Post by ilshifomd on May 26, 2023 12:39:00 GMT
Matty Waters? Too much of a risk? I've always liked him. A dream of a delivery into the box. Hope he signs. He wasn't under contract during the season just gone so naturally wouldn't be included in our retained list; I'd bet my life on him being here next season but he'd be announced as a new signing. |
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Post by Si on May 26, 2023 13:50:58 GMT
Wouldn't be disappointed to see Waters back. Would provide cheap competition to Heywood in that position, and has quality in dead ball situations. Calum will know more than anyone how to get the best out of him. I feel we still lack a bit of physicality sometimes, but maybe Earl with a full pre season can kick on a bit. I imagine Calum's priority will be to get some clarity on the Willoughby situation - he must have had an improved offer from us so if he's not going to take that up then we can allocate that wage elsewhere to try and replace him.
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Post by superhans on May 26, 2023 18:17:18 GMT
Wish Duds all the best, been a great servant to the club and fair play if he’s played through injuries this season, but glad to see that chapter put to bed. Sadly just one of those players that had plenty of attributes but he’ll always be a divisive figure because of his style of play. A great signing for Radcliffe but hoping we’ll be putting together a more physical attack this season
Happy with that retained list overall, continuity when we’ve just had a good season was key. Just a few pieces needed to complete the jigsaw
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Post by loskasleftfoot on May 27, 2023 15:05:00 GMT
I'd like to think that we're a club that does the right thing, and there is a sense of obligation towards Waters.
However, the injury he sustained was major and I believe a pay as you play deal, perhaps with the promise of a contract after Christmas linked to appearances, should be the way forward.
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Post by agl on May 27, 2023 15:13:07 GMT
Wouldn't be disappointed to see Waters back. Would provide cheap competition to Heywood in that position, and has quality in dead ball situations. Calum will know more than anyone how to get the best out of him. I feel we still lack a bit of physicality sometimes, but maybe Earl with a full pre season can kick on a bit. I imagine Calum's priority will be to get some clarity on the Willoughby situation - he must have had an improved offer from us so if he's not going to take that up then we can allocate that wage elsewhere to try and replace him. Still hoping we might land Whitehouse. Agree on physicality. Depressing how we completely lost the midfield battle in the play off semi. |
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Post by weststander on May 27, 2023 16:22:21 GMT
I would sign a midfield enforcer.
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Post by jayhawks on May 27, 2023 16:50:05 GMT
I would sign a midfield enforcer. A midfield enforcer with a long throw. |
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Post by weststander on May 27, 2023 17:19:48 GMT
I would sign a midfield enforcer. A midfield enforcer with a long throw. Now that's my type of player. Right on the head of the mew 6ft 6in targetman |
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Post by Gandalf on May 27, 2023 17:30:32 GMT
Thought he might have gone higher up the leagues but I’m happy Charlie has signed up on a 2 year. It’s also not past the realms of possibility that Kurt would stay if the offers/clubs that came in for him weren’t the right fit. Looking forward to seeing who else Callum brings in, he’s got a decent eye for talent
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Post by Harry Lime on May 27, 2023 18:09:33 GMT
A midfield enforcer with a long throw. Now that's my type of player. Right on the head of the mew 6ft 6in targetman Problem with these kind of players is that while you hate to play against them, you also see their limitations very quickly when they play for you. Agree with the general point though. We need to be able to nullify certain playing styles. Being stronger and bigger brings a fair bit of that. |
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Post by devadiva on May 28, 2023 7:46:00 GMT
What’s the latest with Matty Waters? Alex Brown going is presumably freeing up a slot for Matty but is he training/going to feature in the pre-seasons on trial/going to be on a per game contract to start with, etc.
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Post by devastadium on May 28, 2023 8:41:56 GMT
Great foundations to build on for next season , would be great to get Whitehouse and Kenyon signed up too as they both have bags of experience ⚽️ 🦭
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