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Or neither of these things. Maybe he'll bring in players that are quite good and we do quite well.

Wait till the boss brings in the top players from the german 2 nd division and they turn out to be superstars then we sell them to engerland for millions kettlewelll n bair will only be a memory or the germans will be journeymen and shite at best and we are fighting relegation next year time will tell

No issues with the Halliday extension on its own. As others have said he has earned it with the minutes he has played and some decent performances, obviously we need some experienced heads around. Im just concerned that with SOD and possibly McGinn also being extended we could end up in a similar position injury wise next season. If Wimmer wants his high press next season we are gonna need younger fitter players who wont break down under the stress of what they are being asked to do. With Nicholson, Robinson AND Stama also under contract, the space to bring in new talent is already looking limited. Ward? If he is happy being back up to Ox, I guess thats fine. I would be annoyed if we offer Balcombe a contract as well.....

Loved the 6-6 game and I stayed til the very end. So glad I did and the 3-3 few days later. Perfect end to a very good season Remember few Well fans in Jack Daniels singing 3-1 up then u f*kd it up

Happy enough with Halliday signing , think we do need a clear out this summer but Halliday has earned it I think Hopefully we will clear out some of the deadwood and the Wimmer will bring in a few new faces

Especially on the wing........cue........ba boom.

Think we needed clear out. Wouldn't have extended Halliday or ODonnell.. I'm ok with Sparrow. Think we need more pace in team and attacking flair. I'm hoping Wimmer has contacts but it don't look like it if he's just extending contracts of some if team that been part of worst well side in years.

Sir Callum Slattery 😏

The Dundee Courier's take on Allan Campbell. https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-united/5232473/how-has-allan-campbell-fared-dundee-united/

Good point - I’d forgotten about that one . 👍

He strikes me as a player suited to high pressing game.

Getting Sparrow on extended deal good business also, joint top scorer and great energy

I’d expect that anyone being asked to remain at the club is someone the manager believes can contribute to the style of football he’s aiming to implement. So I wouldn’t view those players as simply being part of the status quo. I suspect a few from this season will still be a good fit, but with several additions likely over the summer, the overall shape and approach of the team could look noticeably different next season.

Makes sense , hadn’t realised MC was now in 20s . Overall so far it’s a bit underwhelming as we have a lack of pace, guile and resigned a few mediocre players some of which unlikely to have much game time . Slattery aside , there’s not many resigning that make me think ‘oh good - I look forward to seeing them play’ appreciate some need of continuity , seasoned pros etc but we need to leave plenty of room for new blood.

Balcombe is only on loan. Matty Connelly might be a decent enough keeper at non league/Second Division level but thats it. He's now 22 and never made a first team appearance. His problem is that he's just too small for the Premiership at 5-10 /6-0. He'd get battered by Jordan Whites and Ikpeazus of the world. These days 6-2 is about the minimum height for a top level keeper. St Johnstone has just signed a 6-8 keeper (don't know if he's any good mark you). I suspect we'll release Matty Connelly at the end of the season and re-allocate his wages elsewhere. A similar discussion on P & B.

Renewed mine on opening day. 😀

Not a great example to choose for your argument as I don’t think Ewan was penned in as first pick before the season started and I suspect he was played while we sorted out a loan but he started the season well, held the position for a few months but then he dropped off a bit either due to the system being played or his form just dropped - understandable for a youngster and no reflection on him - which gave Dom his chance which took and has held it since. Ewan showed in the first few games that he has talent but it needs developing and I’d expect him to be pushing for more game time next season but if he’s still not ready then another LB will need to be brought in with Ewan as back up.

Halliday does put a shift in and at least seems to care can't fault his efforts this season however I hope it stops there we need a massive clean out we can't be retaining a vast majority of this squad or we shall get the same results as this season it's simple as that.

Squad under contract for next season :- Goalkeepers- Ox, Ward Centre-Backs- Gordon, Balmer, SOD RWB - Sparrow, Johnny K LWB- Wilson Cm - Miller, Slattery, Halliday, Nicholson Attackers - Maswanhise, Stam, Stuperavic, Robinson 16 now under contract. 2/3 need moved on to make space for new players who can have more of a contribution next season.

Halliday is one who has surprised me and surpassed my expectations this season, so I can’t really grumble at him being offered an extension. He’s been solid. Ward is an unknown but I can only assume - and hope - that he and Ox will be battling it out for the no. 1 jersey next season.

If Watt’s grip socks remain fully pulled up for the remainder of the season, and we secure 7th spot as a result of his efforts, then I’m certain he’ll be offered a deal. Whether or not he’s deserving of that, particularly when the entire season is considered, is another story.

When I saw the post I honestly couldn't initially remember who Calum Ward was which kinda sums up a mental season on the signings front. Pleased about Halliday though.

It's always tough for young keepers. Sitting on the bench every week with with close to zero chance of game time isn't exactly a great way to develop. Going on loan gives you that experience, but then you're not available if the first team keeper is injured. Someone like Ward has over 100 first team appearances, but presumably is OK playing second fiddle as needed. Either way, it can't be much fun being a second choice keeper anywhere.

Balcome and Ward were signed quite close together I think. Obviously Kettlewell made the decision to go with Balcome.