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Seeing some calls for Huntington to get a new deal on another thread have made me think about the contractual situation of certain players, which is often forgotten during busy transfer windows. Now that's closed, I'd hope we can tie down a few of our players.

OoC at the end of this season (2018) -

Huntington, but with the option of a further year
Woods
Welsh
Gallagher
Hudson
Meulensteen (further year option)
Roberts (further year option)

Looking at that I'd take up Huntington's option right now. Playing on Saturday was a big step forward for Woods. If he could stay fit and perform I'd definitely give him another year as he's experienced competition for Fisher and can also cover the rest of the back 4. Who knows how things will go for Welsh/Gallagher between now and May, but as things stand I'd say there time here will probably come to a natural end at the end of this season. Maybe an extended deal for Hudson then a loan move ? I think that would be great for his development if we can get him out playing at a decent standard.

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Some other ones to think about are those out of contract in summer 2019. Most of the squad is out of contract then but I'll list some of the more important ones -

Johnson
Cunningham
Robinson
Hugill

They are players who I would not want to reach next summer with only 1 year left on their contracts. It would leave us open to the vultures. Obviously Hugill has turned one down already, but I'd start looking at new deals for the other 3 quite soon.
 
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OoC at the end of this season (2018) -

Huntington, but with the option of a further year - Got to get him tied down
Woods - Ditto if he's showing he's back to normal following his injury.
Welsh - Much as I love the guy, this will be his last season with us I expect.
Gallagher - Same as Welsh. Can see him back at Rovers.
Hudson - Youthful and hopefully gain more experience whilst being our 3rd choice - not opposed to giving a longer deal
Meulensteen (further year option) - Heard good things, but youth players are often a hard one to call. Wait and see
Roberts (further year option) - as above.

As for other key members of the team- i'd be trying to tied them down asap. Whether they will sign or not is another matter.
 
I think that extra year has already been activated due to a clause last season, so think Hunts is contracted until June 2019.
 
Kingy said:
I think that extra year has already been activated due to a clause last season, so think Hunts is contracted until June 2019.
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https://www.pnefc.net/news/2016/august/paul-huntington-and-daniel-johnson-sign-new-contracts/

'Preston North End central defender Paul Huntington and midfielder Daniel Johnson have committed their futures to the club, agreeing new contracts.

Huntington, the 2014/15 player of the year, has signed a contract until the summer of 2018, with the option of a further year, whilst last season’s top scorer, Johnson, has agreed a new three-year contract taking him to the summer of 2019.


Huntington joined the Lilywhites in the summer of 2012 and is closing in on 200 appearances for the club, whilst No.11 Johnson has made more than 70 starts since joining from Aston Villa in January 2015, scoring 17 goals along the way.


Speaking about his new deal, 28-year-old ‘Hunts’ was pleased to have settled his future, he said: “I'm delighted. This is my fifth year here now and I've enjoyed each year that I've been here.


“I feel as though we've progressed as a club and as a group. I'm really pleased to have got it done and to concentrate on the football now.”


Johnson was also delighted to know where his future lies, adding: “I've been wanting this to get sorted for a long time now and it's finally sorted. It takes a lot of pressure off me now and I can just concentrate on my football.


“It's been a really good 18 months or so for me, I've really enjoyed every single minute so far and hopefully I can kick on now this season.”


Manager Simon Grayson, who is hoping to tie up more of his current squad on extended stays at Deepdale in the coming weeks, thinks the stability of the dressing room is a key factor in getting the commitment of players on a long term basis.


“It's nice that we've got these two sorted, closely followed hopefully by a couple more in the next few days as well.


“It's all about making sure that you keep your best players and the players we have been talking to and the players that have signed were running into the last year of their contracts and we obviously want to keep them at the football club to make sure that we keep the nucleus of a very strong squad,” added the PNE boss.'
 
A lot depends on where we are during the season & next season, Hugill for example looks unlikely to sign a new deal and will be sold next summer or in January which I'd think will depend where we are in the league at the time. Of course, Hugill's situation along with everyone's would change should we pull off the unthinkable.
 
Holdy_ said:
https://www.pnefc.net/news/2016/august/paul-huntington-and-daniel-johnson-sign-new-contracts/

'Preston North End central defender Paul Huntington and midfielder Daniel Johnson have committed their futures to the club, agreeing new contracts.

Huntington, the 2014/15 player of the year, has signed a contract until the summer of 2018, with the option of a further year, whilst last season’s top scorer, Johnson, has agreed a new three-year contract taking him to the summer of 2019.


Huntington joined the Lilywhites in the summer of 2012 and is closing in on 200 appearances for the club, whilst No.11 Johnson has made more than 70 starts since joining from Aston Villa in January 2015, scoring 17 goals along the way.


Speaking about his new deal, 28-year-old ‘Hunts’ was pleased to have settled his future, he said: “I'm delighted. This is my fifth year here now and I've enjoyed each year that I've been here.


“I feel as though we've progressed as a club and as a group. I'm really pleased to have got it done and to concentrate on the football now.”


Johnson was also delighted to know where his future lies, adding: “I've been wanting this to get sorted for a long time now and it's finally sorted. It takes a lot of pressure off me now and I can just concentrate on my football.


“It's been a really good 18 months or so for me, I've really enjoyed every single minute so far and hopefully I can kick on now this season.”


Manager Simon Grayson, who is hoping to tie up more of his current squad on extended stays at Deepdale in the coming weeks, thinks the stability of the dressing room is a key factor in getting the commitment of players on a long term basis.


“It's nice that we've got these two sorted, closely followed hopefully by a couple more in the next few days as well.


“It's all about making sure that you keep your best players and the players we have been talking to and the players that have signed were running into the last year of their contracts and we obviously want to keep them at the football club to make sure that we keep the nucleus of a very strong squad,” added the PNE boss.'
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Yeah, and that option of the further year has already been taken up.
 
Now here is the rub!

Promotion and then its a question of will they fit in?
Neil will be looking to develop his own squad so is there any budget left?

Do players want to tie themselves to lower tier contracts with a promotion on the Lalaland horizon?
I don't think selfishness is in any abundance in the squad but those who have a leaning towards self self self might see a better option on the back of a good campaign.

It's a difficult time for new contracts all round.
 
Oldbutnotdone said:
Now here is the rub!

Promotion and then its a question of will they fit in?
Neil will be looking to develop his own squad so is there any budget left?

Do players want to tie themselves to lower tier contracts with a promotion on the Lalaland horizon?
I don't think selfishness is in any abundance in the squad but those who have a leaning towards self self self might see a better option on the back of a good campaign.

It's a difficult time for new contracts all round.
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As wonderful and encouraging as it is, lalaland is a long way from being on the horizon so I doubt the majority of players ( other than Hugs 🙂 ) are likely to give up security for a gamble...... Apart from that, promotion pay must be quite easy to incorporate into any new deal....
 
we should be getting johnson, pearson, bark, earl and a couple of others all on 5 year deals. 3 year deals isn't enough for the real younger talent...has noone learnt anything from FM 😉
 
Think we need to tread warily with regard handing out contracts 'willy nilly' tbh , IF we hope to challenge for the promised land we need to ensure that every player we reward has the ability to make us stronger not just become a collection of steady eddie's.
 
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