04 Oct 2013 15:01:39
Hi Ed

Just a general question, I know Stokes is in his last year but is Sammy the same if so, is this going to be a problem come January when they are free to sign pre-contracts. Also is any of the other mainstays in the same boat?

HH {Ed007's Note - Atajic, Commons, Ledley, Mouyokolo, Samaras, Stokes, Toshney and P.Twardzik are all out of contract next summer. Anything can happen between now and next summer and I expect all of them will have options to move on if they haven't signed new contracts. I just can't see Mouyokolo being offered a new deal but the rest will (or should IMO) be offered new deals although Atajic, Toshney and Twardzik might feel it is better if they move on to get more game-time elsewhere.}

1.) 04 Oct 2013
Thanks Ed

It seems a bit strange we have allowed Sammy Commons & Stokes & Ledley to get into there final year, surely its a big risk? I understand the kids looking to move on for more game time but do you think we could lose any of the 4 above? I understand its guess work at this stage but opinions welcome

HH {Ed007's Note - Stokes could be tempted with a chance to return to England with possibly WBA renewing their interest. I don't think Commons or Samaras will be looking to move but I'd say Ledley will be the most difficult to hold onto. Or hopefully I am miles out and they will all sign new deals at CFC.}

2.) 09 Oct 2013
Toshney and Twardzik. What do they think when kids from other clubs come in and outrank them. I'm from the sixties, when our team was mostly home grown, with a few 'imports'. now we have only Forrest and Mulgrew in our first picks. I believe that this is beyond being defended. There is something wrong at Management or Coaching levels. If we cannot produce more from Lennoxtown, then what is the point of having youth structures.