Changes to end poor run !

[Stranded]

By your assertation that Sidwell should be removed from the 1st team as his contract is up - then the same assertation could be levied at Steve Coppell who to date hasn't agreed a new contract despite the club's wish for him to do so. We all expect him to sign but in all reality we have as much idea of his intentions come June as we do of Sidwells.

This is what you wrote about Coppell's contact and it's utter nonsense to suggest that it compares with the Sidwell situation.

Indeed that is what I wrote and I stand by what I said - we all expect him to sign but in all reality we have as much idea of his intentions come June as we do Sidwell's.

I did not say they were comparable but that your assertation could be levied at Coppell given that the only actual concrete facts we have at our disposal is that they are both out of contract in June and neither have signed a new one. Their reasons behind that are different but as it stands we can not be certain that either will be here next season or preseason - so you plan then when you have a clearer idea of the situation - that's what it's there for.

We all know what we expect to happen, but life has a funny habit of being unexpected.

[readingbedding]

It would also hit morale and team confidence. If we were to bring a player in now for Sidwell, just because he's leaving and it doesn't work out how do you think it will effect not just that player but the mindset of fans going in to next year.

Now that is a tough one :roll:

So, if we drop the one player who has refused to sign a new deal all season STILL prefering to play Billy Big Bollox, replacing him with someone who knows he wants to play for this club and has commited himself to it beyond the end of the season this, apparantly, would shatter team moral :?

I read tonight that John Oster is considering a move at the end of the season due to lack of first team opportinities.

What, roughly, Mrs Sidwell, do you think the effect of playing John Oster (who has played central midfield in the cup and reserves) at Tottenham in place of your dear hubby would have on his moral :?

We have too many fans like you who seem quite prepared to disregard the loyalty of just about every other member of the squad if it means keeping alive the faintest chance of holding on to Steve Sidwell

And, using team moral as the most pathetic of excuses for pandering to the one player who has yet to show any loyalty whatsoever, just about says it all.

I hope the greedy one finds room for you and reddingbeddingsidders in his suitcase because I doubt either of you could face life without him.

If he goes, he goes - what can I do about it?

Sidwell is in control, he can choose what he wants to do when his contract is up.
Coppell understands that and so do fans who are rational and realistic about the situation.

Sidwell's given 100% in every game that he's played for Reading and if he goes, good luck to him.
He's a good pro.
He'll find a club that will pay him what he wants.

That's the way it goes sunshine.
Like it or lump it.

Your claim that he should be treated 'accordingly' (I guess you mean dropped) given that our season is almost over is bitter, childish and totally ridiculous.
Awwwww he's not signing a contract, I know, let's drop him just to show him how professional and serious we are.

How stupid.

Next season is NOT what matters now, preparation for the Spurs game is what matters now, and if Sidwell is included in the team (which he will be barring injury) well, no offence I'm going to go with Coppell rather than a silly child.

Never mind me not being able to live without Sidwell, you can't even accept the fact that Football Managers pick the best players for the next football match whether contracts are up or not.

[Huntley & Palmer]

I wouldn't worry about players leaving when their contracts are up anyway, I'd worry more about this and would expect to see players getting increased contract offers at the end of the season. Possibly the reasoning for Doyle getting two contract renewals in quick succession?

"Under Fifa regulations, a contract ceases to be “protectedâ€

[readingbedding]

[quote="Huntley & Palmer"]I wouldn't worry about players leaving when their contracts are up anyway, I'd worry more about this and would expect to see players getting increased contract offers at the end of the season. Possibly the reasoning for Doyle getting two contract renewals in quick succession?

"Under Fifa regulations, a contract ceases to be “protectedâ€

[Stranded]

[quote="Huntley & Palmer"]I wouldn't worry about players leaving when their contracts are up anyway, I'd worry more about this and would expect to see players getting increased contract offers at the end of the season. Possibly the reasoning for Doyle getting two contract renewals in quick succession?

"Under Fifa regulations, a contract ceases to be “protectedâ€

[Huntley & Palmer]

"No contract can be unilaterally terminated during the course of a season"

So it can only happen close season unless both player and club agree with it. Reference the other often debated question about whether Sidwell has been in negotiations with another club. This should clear it up

"A club intending to conclude a contract with a Professional must inform his current club in writing before entering into negotiations with that Professional. A Professional shall only be free to conclude a contract with another club if his contract with his present club has expired or will expire within six months"

[Woodcote Royal]

Your claim that he should be treated 'accordingly' (I guess you mean dropped) given that our season is almost over is bitter, childish and totally ridiculous.
Awwwww he's not signing a contract, I know, let's drop him just to show him how professional and serious we are.

How stupid.

Yes I did mean "dropped" you're very smart aren't you

And, I guess you're right, who's ever dropped an out of contract player for one who committed himself to the club long term...........................I need a new matrice, I'll be in next week.

[readingbedding]

Your claim that he should be treated 'accordingly' (I guess you mean dropped) given that our season is almost over is bitter, childish and totally ridiculous.
Awwwww he's not signing a contract, I know, let's drop him just to show him how professional and serious we are.

How stupid.

Yes I did mean "dropped" you're very smart aren't you :roll:

And, I guess you're right, who's ever dropped an out of contract player for one who committed himself to the club long term...........................I need a new matrice, I'll be in next week.

In this case any manager worth his salt picks the best players for the next match.
That's all that matters.

There's a lot of football to be played between now and the end of the season, and although you don't like it, Sidwell will play all the way through until the end of the contract.