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He should have joined the 1903 club then he would have been told 5 mins before.

 

Songo'o is still contracted for next season, be surprised if he's off

 

I guess she has no reason to lie. He might have become second choice but he's always been the consumate professional in his time at the club.

 

If only she'd of asked I could of let her know weeks ago.....

 

Never got the Sutton love in.

Had about 3-4 decent games that’s it

 

Spot on, some bizarre comments on here. Despite being lower half of league two we apparently now have half a team who are capable of succeeding at a higher level, and even players who would be comfortable in the Championship. They aren't and we don't.

None of this current squad would be any great loss. but if Hughes has seen something he can work with and there's no better out there we can get then great, if not then who cares.

 

It's been clear for weeks that Hughes doesn't rate Cooke. I used to like him, but he's become a luxury player that we can't afford. He doesn't create or score enough goals and often slows our play down. He will be on decent money from when we were in L1. He's never getting in ahead of Walker or Pereira (if we were to re-sign him).
Sutton can cover a number of positions and, with his pace, is a good option from the bench when defenders are tiring. It makes perfect sense to keep Sutton and not Cooke

 

Listening to post match yesterday I agree with Jamie Raynor’s thoughts on Sutton, which are the same as what I’ve always felt he brings to the squad. Yes his main obvious attribute is his energy. However he brings this decent balance and the ability to run with the ball at pace - something I don’t think he does enough of. He’s comfortable on the ball, can tackle, he battles and is versatile.

I don’t put him as a first name on the team sheet nor someone to build a team around. However I don’t recall many games (starting or as sub) when you can say he’s performed poorly. He’s mostly a solid 6-7 each performance and similar to how I see Hendrie, he doesn’t weaken the team when he’s selected, like how a Threlkheld does perhaps, albeit there should be stronger starting XI option ahead of him unless he dramatically improves, which he’s at an age he can do.

 

Let's be honest, a few weeks ago there were many of us who couldn't wait to see the back of all the players who are out of contract at the end of the season. Better performances over the last few games has enabled us to see what some of them are capable of on their day, but there remain question marks for me over whether the players everyone is now wanting to stay can maintain that level of consistency over a full season. I trust Hughes judgement on this, and if he wants them to stay and can get them to sign up then fair enough but if they choose to move on then it's no great loss, none of them are irreplaceable.

 

I think the thing is we aren't going to have a full squad of 20-23 top drawer players on top drawer wages. We will have to have some cheaper players and if the price is right Sutton could be one of them.

 

Premier League top six

 

I agree, I now understand the signs of someone suffering after not realising I've been suffering myself for years and you can tell the lad has been having a tough time. Hard enough for anyone to cope with but throw in being in the spot light of thousands of fans ripping you to bits every week and it's a whole new level. I hope he comes through to enjoy his football again.

 

Cooke is probably on 3x the wages of Sutton and not getting in ahead of Walker, that would make him an expensive bench player

 

Who tells their wife that they're now unemployed and she can't spunk £500 on a handbag at the weekend anymore. Of course, he wouldn't tell her

 

My phones playing up so can't copy it, but ROD has just tweeted he had no issue whatsoever with the way the club handled things. As I said, appears to be sour grapes from his wife.

 

Good luck to him if he goes.

I'd argue he's easier to replace than Vernam and Watt. There's plenty of decent defenders around. There's far fewer creative, pacey players like Vernam or passing midfielders like Watt. Watt, or a player like him, will be vital to Hughes' playing style next season.

 

Yann epitomised today the ethic, attitude and desire, a successful squad needs. Talent is so needed but the former will be decisive in any promotion push.

 

Because he is under 24 therefore we’re entitled to a development fee, it was confirmed by the club earlier in the week.

 

I think Suttons main attribute is his unpredictability and his ability to beat a man. Doesn't always come off but he is always looking to drive forward. He also makes a lot of great runs that are seldom picked up. Maybe not a permanent starter but worth keeping if hes cheap enough