Despite a budget cut we've managed to keep 8 of our starting 11 so far, including our top 4 goal scorers from last season :D Every one of those 8 are good enough to play for league clubs, and of course some already have, so it's amazing we still have them! Will be interesting to see if we keep Andrews, Coyle, Sambrook and Martin. I have a funny feeling that maybe at least two of them will be released to keep the playing budget down. Would be sad to see any of them go, but needs must.

Still wondering who we'll end up with in goal.

Wonderful news about the eight who have signed, but no mention of Louis Faz or Joe Healy, who both had good seasons.  Also, I wonder whether Bod will be back on the scene?

Not obsessed, just curious after Bod was named in a Kentonline story as a potential target for Daisy (who happens to be a mate of Bod).  I am a Faz fan too.  However, it is Daisy's call and, if he wants Bod as well as Faz that is fine with me.

I'd definitely have Bod back too.  Although he's not been at the club for some years now, I suspect his heart is still with Welling.  I remember him attending Graham Hobbins' funeral even though he'd already left the club and having seen him play three times last season I think that he's still plenty good enough to keep a place in our side.

I think Faz is a great player and I hope he signs but it seems to be a struggle each year to agree terms with him.  It would be great if both signed but we'll have to wait and see what Daisy can manage with the budget available.

 

Id rather have faz, hes committed to us in the past and performed consistently well, Bod just went at first opportunity, Whoever Daisy signs i will support them. We know faz can deliver and plays for the shirt not his wallet. We have a squad of great character, i'd hope Daisy will continue getting the right people for the club.

JgFc wrote:

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Bod just went at first opportunity,

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 He went to a club playing at a higher level (at the time) along with our player-manager and AFC Wimbledon's skipper. Do you have a problem with them as well? It was a wrong decision however we have all made those in our lives!!

Bod is older and wiser now. When he was with us he struggled to last 90 minutes but on the few occassions I have seen him play against us he seems to have resolved that problem and appears more consistent.

As for his feelings towards Welling, I remember him being substituted at one game (Eastleigh away?) and clapping the away supporters rather than the team for whom he was playing.

Budgetry constraints will have an impact on who else signs but I would not be disappointed if a way could be found to include Bod, Faz and One Joe in the squad.

 

Mark

Hes hardly set the world alight for Thurrock. Faz is better and more loyal. Thats my opinion but if Matt comes back he will be supported but im not sure of his loyalty and this squad has given everything and stayed loyal. Do you not think that league Clubs werent talking to stella in pre season? He chose Welling...

Its easy to clap people, its harder to do things for the greater good...

I think he would be marmite at Welling, years ago he was decent, but he chose to leave, he wasnt forced (refer back to stella).

Faz all day long for me , hopefully he will take a slight drop in dosh and sign if hes been offered terms that is. But Daisys the boss and he will get it right. I dont mean to slate bod but i deal in black and white, he chose to leave... we want people like this squad that choose to stay, we also want better players than we have and bod did nothing against us last year, remember ive got the vids.

 

I'd have one joe and faz and forget bod and get a keeper sorted (Whitehouse or Knowles or whoever)

 

Heres a fact, this team won a play off place and had no bench for months. Keep as much of it as you can (budget permitting) and they will improve through experience. Has Bod everplayed a season in a team thats won promotion or been in play offs and contributed with goals or making 35+ appearances?

For that reason im all over One Joe and Loui Faz if its a choice between them and Bodkin for ability and ethical reasons they win hands down.

 

 

2010-11

Matt BODKIN 43 starts 2 sub FOUR goals...

 

You have to be objective, not sentimental. He did ok for us years ago but he moved on and we are a far better team than we were and in my opinion we have far better players from last season who i trust not to sod off or who havent just been relegated and are struggling for a club.

Bruno dont let facts get in the way of things lol. Bodkin would be a massive step backwards in ethics and ability.

Id rather go with an academy lad who Ash and Frosty can get into.

Faz for me over bods anyday but as already stated Jamie is the manager, he knows what he is doing and whatever his decision I am sure we will back him 110%

JgFc wrote:

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Bruno dont let facts get in the way of things lol. Bodkin would be a massive step backwards in ethics and ability.

Id rather go with an academy lad who Ash and Frosty can get into.

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Totally agree. 

Additionally every club Bodkin has been to since Welling seem to have doubts about his consistency.

dogkilla wrote:

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louis fazackerley for me that we please old coach

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 I'm not sure Old Coach would like that spelling though!!

Absoloutely he will pick what he thinks are the right players and he doesnt make too many mistakes, and whoever his picks will get support.

Trigger wrote:

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I have read the above posts, and I'm getting the impression that Mr Day is a definate for next season.

My question is how does it work with his terms of employment?
It's just that I have not read anything about his future.

With players signing, it would appear that he is staying, but....

I know I can ring the club, but can anyone give an idiot some clarification please?

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 Of course he's staying dear boy!

My dear Spitey,
thank you for your reply, as brief and as unconstructed as it was.

My dear Bruno,
thank you for your reply also, backed up with a reason which is what I was after.

Glad those players have signed up. I think the others such as Faz will follow suit soon. Least Day now has a nucleus from last year to work around

I think a few of the youngsters could step up and be fringe players but under coaching and a bit of confidence be decent at this level as the season goes on. Theres a big gap between Academy and Blue Square South but some of the youngsters look like they could be good and people have come through youth before.... Leon impressed me against Bromley, for spells he went quiet but got a second wind and didnt look out of place when thrown in. I saw Chris Davis play twice last year and he looked very composed and keeps the ball. With experience and the great coaching from The Gaffer,Frosty, Ash and Stace im sure we could find at least a couple.

I've heard from a reliable source (his dad) that Jamie is after dartford dirtford keeper derran ibriham

It would be nice just to have one consistent keeper. You never know with a loan signing,
they could soon be off again...derran is alright and he's got European experience (played in Cypriot division 1
last year) lol.