SQUADWATCH - Summer 2026

[Tinpot Royal]

I’m confused by the wording as what ‘triggered’ an extension. It reads like Abrefa triggered it in some way - wonder if it was based on appearances made - if so would make sense why LR froze him out for a while

Yeah that is weird, never know anyone trigger 2 years though, it's usually just an extra year,

[Clyde1998]

I’m confused by the wording as what ‘triggered’ an extension. It reads like Abrefa triggered it in some way - wonder if it was based on appearances made - if so would make sense why LR froze him out for a while

I think it's poor wording rather than activating any clause which was in his previous contract.

[traff]

He has played away at Bradford.

[MR. CYNICAL]

He has played away at Bradford.

The comments on the matchwatch thread for that game should be fun in the build up! Or indeed after the game.

[Extended-Phenotype]

Has Abrefa signed a new contract?

No.

Yes.

[Uke]

Surprised by this considering it loooked like LR froze him out. Was he just injured the whole time?

Looks like Leam wanted to hold on triggering the contract extension until he knew exactly what Abrefa can offer (and sometimes even deliver)

[WestYorksRoyal]

I'd quite like us to sell Savage. We have 4 central / defensive midfielders on the books that we had last year, and we went the entire season without ever getting the balance right. I think we're missing a "water carrier' Harper type player who brings a bit of control. But we definitely don't need 5 players in that position.

Ideally, 1 in and 1 out. Balance the squad and the finances.

[Hound]

Chron suggesting we are pushing hard for Onyedinma

Was apparently player of the year there last year. Seems a sensible signing if we can get hold of him

[Stranded]

Chron suggesting we are pushing hard for Onyedinma

Was apparently player of the year there last year. Seems a sensible signing if we can get hold of him

He was also alluding (on X) to Ilmari Niskanen potentially arriving as well.

[Hound]

Chron suggesting we are pushing hard for Onyedinma

Was apparently player of the year there last year. Seems a sensible signing if we can get hold of him

He was also alluding (on X) to Ilmari Niskanen potentially arriving as well.

Thanks. I’ve completely broken the X habit now so will have to rely on here for rumours now

[Sutekh]

Who is the Collins guy I’ve seen mentioned? Would hope he’s a striker given Niskanen is a left back.

[Hound]

Niskanen looks a decent option.

[yuomi]

Who is the Collins guy I’ve seen mentioned? Would hope he’s a striker given Niskanen is a left back.

Archie Collins, MF. Contract just expired at P'boro. Would most likely be a Savage replacement. Have seen that Stockport, Leicester, Pox, Wednesday are apparently all keen as well.

[Sutekh]

Who is the Collins guy I’ve seen mentioned? Would hope he’s a striker given Niskanen is a left back.

Archie Collins, MF. Contract just expired at P'boro. Would most likely be a Savage replacement. Have seen that Stockport, Leicester, Pox, Wednesday are apparently all keen as well.

Thanks! Should be reasonably decent then with those clubs linked.

Players are back training on Monday I believe, therefore presume Fred (if he’s coming) will just sign on next Wednesday (1st July).

Expect the next 7 days or so to be fairly active signings wise

[Hound]

Collins on paper also looks a decent signing if we can. 6 solid seasons in a row, last 4 at div1

[Sutekh]

Collins on paper also looks a decent signing if we can. 6 solid seasons in a row, last 4 at div1

Another former Exeter player. He’s out of contract on 30th June so presume we’ll hear more then if there’s any truth in things.

Now we’ve probably spent the transfer fee budget it looks like it’s back to the best (hopefully) of the freebies

[Uke]

Collins on paper also looks a decent signing if we can. 6 solid seasons in a row, last 4 at div1

Another former Exeter player. He’s out of contract on 30th June so presume we’ll hear more then if there’s any truth in things.

Now we’ve probably spent the transfer fee budget it looks like it’s back to the best (hopefully) of the freebies

Depends what we get/expect for Savage

[Sutekh]

Collins on paper also looks a decent signing if we can. 6 solid seasons in a row, last 4 at div1

Another former Exeter player. He’s out of contract on 30th June so presume we’ll hear more then if there’s any truth in things.

Now we’ve probably spent the transfer fee budget it looks like it’s back to the best (hopefully) of the freebies

Depends what we get/expect for Savage

And Wing.