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His contract is up next month and he hasn't been approached by the club yet. Would you renew his contract? Personally, I would.

No. Good player, but too injury prone.

1 start and 5 sub appearances this season, that's not good enough. We'd be mad to give him another year, especially at his age.

Duffman wrote:1 start and 5 sub appearances this season, that's not good enough. We'd be mad to give him another year, especially at his age.

He was injured though don't forget.

his best years are behind him, but getting injured as opposed to being injury prone is different, he actually clocked up a lot of games in a good spell for us a couple of years ago, i think a one year deal would suit us and him, letting him go to bring in another journeyman would be pointless, we all know that on his day he can be a class act.

jmatkinson wrote:

Duffman wrote:1 start and 5 sub appearances this season, that's not good enough. We'd be mad to give him another year, especially at his age.

He was injured though don't forget.

True, and I do think he could do a job for us but we had too many players that went missing for large parts of the season with injuries such Wainright, Scott, Haining. All 3 are good players but I'd prefer to gamble on Haining and Scott. Our squad is too big and it's common knowledge we're cutting back next season, therefore we can't go giving away contracts.

Duffman wrote:
True, and I do think he could do a job for us but we had too many players that went missing for large parts of the season with injuries such Wainright, Scott, Haining. All 3 are good players but I'd prefer to gamble on Haining and Scott. Our squad is too big and it's common knowledge we're cutting back next season, therefore we can't go giving away contracts.

True. I would definitely keep Haining having seen his performances at the end of the season.

I like Wainwright but I think it's a season too far. He'd need to get back to full fitness and League quality. Unfortunately, I think he missed too much this season, so I'd be letting him go. Hopefully he'd pick up a decent Conference contract for a couple more seasons and remain injury free.

Keith wrote:I like Wainwright but I think it's a season too far. He'd need to get back to full fitness and League quality. Unfortunately, I think he missed too much this season, so I'd be letting him go. Hopefully he'd pick up a decent Conference contract for a couple more seasons and remain injury free.

Perhaps his old club Darlington? Would be perfect for both.

Or Barrow even.

He has had a good couple of loan spells there both last season, and the season before.

Sad to see him go IF that is what is decided, but we have to move on.

Fond memories of Neil in a midweek home game against Brentford during 2008/09 season on a cold night at Christie. He literally tore the Bee's defence to utter shreds.

Good luck to Wainwright - he's a decent bloke, but should have really gone last summer.

I have a great memory of him scoring an excellant goal at Christie Park, and a little voice behind me calling out "well done Daddy". It was one of his delightful children. Lovely memory. Good luck to him.

Wild Bill wrote:Good luck to Wainwright - he's a decent bloke, but should have really gone last summer.

Pobble wrote:I have a great memory of him scoring an excellant goal at Christie Park, and a little voice behind me calling out "well done Daddy". It was one of his delightful children. Lovely memory. Good luck to him.

That's a good story, Pobble. He is a top bloke is Neil.

I also remember him being applauded by Darlington fans at Christie too, where he is also fondly remembered.

Seasider9601 wrote:

Pobble wrote:I have a great memory of him scoring an excellant goal at Christie Park, and a little voice behind me calling out "well done Daddy". It was one of his delightful children. Lovely memory. Good luck to him.

That's a good story, Pobble. He is a top bloke is Neil.

I also remember him being applauded by Darlington fans at Christie too, where he is also fondly remembered.

Yeah first season he signed a darlo mate gave me his views. Not a great crosser of a ball for a winger but works hard and a real good guy too (as he'd met him a few times). After three years I'd agree with all of that.

Go he will only be a sqaud player if he's given a new deal hope the club can help him get set up at a new club though. Barrow would be an ideal move for him as he lives in Morecambe so he wouln't have to up sticks and move again.

not for me.

although i think he as been unlucky with injury and loss of form because he was never used properly by the previous management constantly played out of position when he was fit


id give Shuker a contract over him for the right-wing spot

I think he's currently doing his coaching badges, so maybe retain him in a player-coach role similar to Jim's last season.

If his wages are one of the lowest i'd keep him.

Suffolk Shrimp wrote:I think he's currently doing his coaching badges, so maybe retain him in a player-coach role similar to Jim's last season.

I thought that too. Theres a vacancy for reserve team manager and he's a top guy who loves the club.

heysham_mfc wrote:Go he will only be a sqaud player if he's given a new deal hope the club can help him get set up at a new club though. Barrow would be an ideal move for him as he lives in Morecambe so he wouln't have to up sticks and move again.

You surely wouldn't wish Barrow on a decent lad would you

A top man, and a good roll model for younger pro's, may not be the quickest of players but would always give 100%, unlucky with his achilles this season. I hope a place within the new set up can be found for him.

Totally agree with Outsider. Neil Wainwright is a top bloke, and if there is any way Jim can fit Neil into his squad somewhere I am sure he will.
I for one, wish we had more players like Neil last season. Yes, he was unlucky with injuries but he is a professional of the highest calibre. He is hard working, honest and never gives less than 100%. If, as someone mentioned before he is doing his coaching badges, then maybe a similar role to the one that Jim fulfilled this last season would be suitable for both parties. He is gentleman, and I'm sure sets a fine example to the younger players around the Club, and in my opinion would be a valuable asset.
Maybe another 12 month contract, providing he works hard in the close season to get himself as fit as possible - which I have no doubt he will.

He's always talking to the younger players during the warm-up before the game, a very useful asset to have around the changing room.

Suffolk Shrimp wrote:I think he's currently doing his coaching badges, so maybe retain him in a player-coach role similar to Jim's last season.

Yes he tweeted he was starting his badges this summer. Could be an idea for the club to support him with a coaching role.

markedman wrote:

Suffolk Shrimp wrote:I think he's currently doing his coaching badges, so maybe retain him in a player-coach role similar to Jim's last season.

Yes he tweeted he was starting his badges this summer. Could be an idea for the club to support him with a coaching role.

yes, that may swing it, keeping him on for his value off the field as much as on it?