| EEL New Deal 10:03 - Mar 6 with 1835 views | Bainesy15 |
One year extension to the summer of 2027.
Just Gordon left now then! |  | | |  |
| EEL New Deal on 13:05 - Mar 6 with 1655 views | isitme |
Another good piece of business. If we did get promoted he would be able to make the step up, although we would need to bring in competition/depth in that position.
If Gordon does re-sign we have all of our key players signed up for at least next season and have the flexibility to improve in other areas when other players' contracts expire at the end of the season. |  | | |
| EEL New Deal on 13:58 - Mar 6 with 1564 views | cumbria_dale |
| EEL New Deal on 13:05 - Mar 6 by isitme |
Another good piece of business. If we did get promoted he would be able to make the step up, although we would need to bring in competition/depth in that position.
If Gordon does re-sign we have all of our key players signed up for at least next season and have the flexibility to improve in other areas when other players' contracts expire at the end of the season. |
This is the crucial thing for me. A major factor this season is that we didn't have to sell anyone - either in the summer or in the winter transfer window - and have kept the core team for a second full season. Not just the spine - practically the whole squad - and have recruited to add depth and competition, not to replace outgoings (apart from Mani D for Mitchell).
Regardless whether we get promotion or not, next season will be the third full year keeping this set of players together. Never in my history of being a dale has this been a luxury we could afford. Of course, we might get a crazy bid in the summer for the likes of Gilmour or Beckwith that tempts them despite signing contracts, but I cant see that happening. One thing this set of players seem to value is being part of a very cohesive, successful unit. It must be a great place to turn up for work each day. |  | | |
| EEL New Deal on 14:13 - Mar 6 with 1528 views | Daley_Lama |
Great news.
My personal player of the season to date, but that award is one that numerous players could be awarded to this season. |  |
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| EEL New Deal on 18:06 - Mar 6 with 1254 views | frenzied |
I’d written him off at the beginning of the season.
He’s done far better than expected and kept relatively fit.
It’s still an area we need to strengthen should we go up.
Deserves the extra year has a great attitude and work ethic | | | |
| EEL New Deal on 18:26 - Mar 6 with 1212 views | dawlishdale |
Really good news. He has been immense for us this season and a rock at the back . He's probably pushing Harvey & Mani D for POTS in my mind. | | | |
| EEL New Deal on 19:34 - Mar 6 with 1067 views | 442Dale |
Getting our captain and most experienced player tied down for another year is as crucial as any other signing. Not least because of his leadership qualities and commitment to how we develop as a team and club.
He hasn’t always been perfect, who in lower league football is, but he has actually improved as a player in his time at the club. The unfair criticism (and at times quite ridiculous disrespect), which ironically reached a crescendo against tomorrow’s opponents a year ago, seems a distant memory. |  |
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| EEL New Deal on 10:25 - Mar 8 with 487 views | jonahwhereru |
Considering he has a young baby at home, it doesn’t seem to have affected his work at all. Not everyone is so lucky in those circumstances.
Well deserved extension. | | | |
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