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MBcha

MBcha

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The Cumbrian Cannavaro.

Black Boots and butter pies.

By far the closest thing we have in the squad right now to a cult hero, but as we enter the transfer window and discussion turns to incomings and outgoings, I'm shocked at how many posters seem to want to see him move on this Summer.

Surely he's earned his 10 years here and a testimonial? He brings so much experience and while his playing ability is fading, still a capable deputy when called upon.

Hunts is no longer plan A, but when he plays, he plays for the badge. Personally, I hope he never leaves.
 
tbh, the signing of Lindsay only makes sense to me if he's taking Hunts's position in the squad.
 
I think the point being made is that if we can bring back VDB and sign another centre back, there's not really much use for him as a player here. I think he'll struggle to get beyond Bauer and Lindsay assuming they are our 2 middle centre back options next season.
Not somebody I think we need to push out if the door but if he wants to play and gets that opportunity in League One for next season, we should let him do that.
All that being said, I'd happily have him in the squad as a backup option for his final year next season. Top bloke like you say but you can't carry on paying these players through sentiment. Would you still say the same thing if the option was there to free up his wage and sign a young, promising player?
 
It’s up to him. If he wants to see out his contract here then I’m sure the club won’t have any qualms. But if he wants to play games regularly then he’ll probably have to leave and drop down a division.
 
MBcha said:
The Cumbrian Cannavaro.

Black Boots and butter pies.

By far the closest thing we have in the squad right now to a cult hero, but as we enter the transfer window and discussion turns to incomings and outgoings, I'm shocked at how many posters seem to want to see him move on this Summer.

Surely he's earned his 10 years here and a testimonial? He brings so much experience and while his playing ability is fading, still a capable deputy when called upon.

Hunts is no longer plan A, but when he plays, he plays for the badge. Personally, I hope he never leaves.
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Totally agree. Club legend, and loves the club, makes no sense for him to leave. Any league one club who wants him would have a bargain but rather him stay as backup
 
Keep him to August 30th to make sure Bauer et al fit and Sepp has come back.... Then let him have a 6 month loan to Carlisle with recall option in January to see out his 10th season...
 
I have a man crush on HUNTS !! strong in the air, short sleeves, black boots, never hides, and wears the badge with pride, he won't be on big money so he FULLY DESERVES A TESTIMONIAL!! You know what your gonna get, 100% every game and attackers also no they have had to battle for every scrap when they leave the field, admittedly no longer a plan A but he can always find row Z, Hunts is a legend and don't forget Wembley boys and girls, I hope when he retires he comes back in some capacity!!
 
Aqueous said:
I think the point being made is that if we can bring back VDB and sign another centre back, there's not really much use for him as a player here. I think he'll struggle to get beyond Bauer and Lindsay assuming they are our 2 middle centre back options next season.
Not somebody I think we need to push out if the door but if he wants to play and gets that opportunity in League One for next season, we should let him do that.
All that being said, I'd happily have him in the squad as a backup option for his final year next season. Top bloke like you say but you can't carry on paying these players through sentiment. Would you still say the same thing if the option was there to free up his wage and sign a young, promising player?
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So we may have Storey, Bauer, VDB, Lindsay, Hunts, Hughes and another signing all competing for a maximum of 3 places in the team. Can we really fit all of them into a 25 man squad?
 
Medium Wave said:
So we may have Storey, Bauer, VDB, Lindsay, Hunts, Hughes and another signing all competing for a maximum of 3 places in the team. Can we really fit all of them into a 25 man squad?
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If the other CB signing is Urhoghide as rumoured, or any other U21 player, they wouldn't count towards the 25.
 
Thought he was offered a new deal out of sentiment rather than sense. Sums it up when we're talking about loaning a lad in his mid thirties to league one/two a couple of months after giving him a new deal.
The wages we'd have to supplement were this to happen would probably pay for a young centre half we could potentially develop.
 
MBcha said:
If the other CB signing is Urhoghide as rumoured, or any other U21 player, they wouldn't count towards the 25.
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It is rumoured that Urhoghide is interesting some premier league clubs such as Leeds and Palace.
 
Fully agree Hunts warrants a testimonial.
If Hunts has to leave to improve the squad, and the only reason to retain his services is to provide a testimonial, surely it‘s possible to let Hunts go elsewhere for regular footy with a proviso we play “a pre-season friendly” at Deepdale against his new club, with proceeds going to him?
I want to see quality not quantity coming in with squad members no longer having a chance to feature moved on.
I’d be sad if Hunts falls into the latter bracket but would soon get over that if we progressed.
As, no doubt would he, if he was still playing regular football, contributing to a team with knowledge he’d have one last chance to return for us to show our appreciation.
Whereas Gally has been denied that opportunity, unless he “features“ in a home friendly? 🤞
 
MBcha said:
The Cumbrian Cannavaro.

Black Boots and butter pies.

By far the closest thing we have in the squad right now to a cult hero, but as we enter the transfer window and discussion turns to incomings and outgoings, I'm shocked at how many posters seem to want to see him move on this Summer.

Surely he's earned his 10 years here and a testimonial? He brings so much experience and while his playing ability is fading, still a capable deputy when called upon.

Hunts is no longer plan A, but when he plays, he plays for the badge. Personally, I hope he never leaves.
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Couldn’t agree more with this. 👍

I think people underestimate the influence of having genuine pros who care about the club in the squad.

Look at what happened in the years after we lost McKenna, Grezza, BoN, Youl, etc. 😬

And it’s not as if Hunts ever lets us down when called upon.

No brainer to keep him for another year IMHO and hopefully he sees out his career at Deepdale.

Yes, he’s coming to the grand finale, but he’ll fight for the cause to the absolute end.

An absolute legend in my eyes; up there with Gally - and praise doesn’t get much higher than that. 🙌
 
If we are to play 3 centre backs every game we need 5 in the squad. If the manager thinks hunts is 2nd reserve then he stays.

if we end up with 6 he goes. He is a pro and I have always liked that he knows what he can’t do and because of this plays to avoid those situations where possible.

if he leaves it’s thanks and good luck.

I’m not sure keeping him as a 6th or 7th choice is a luxury we should not indulge in out of sentiment.
 
BARE LANE WHITE said:
If we are to play 3 centre backs every game we need 5 in the squad. If the manager thinks hunts is 2nd reserve then he stays.

if we end up with 6 he goes. He is a pro and I have always liked that he knows what he can’t do and because of this plays to avoid those situations where possible.

if he leaves it’s thanks and good luck.

I’m not sure keeping him as a 6th or 7th choice is a luxury we should not indulge in out of sentiment.
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Booooo!! Lmao 🤣🤣🤣
 
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