Jamie Shackleton

[Edgar Allan Poo]

Can we have a vote on it? A supporters referendum? Someone get Steve & Helmy on the phone.

 

[dexter101]

To be fair, he has a year on his contract left so might as well see if we can get some value for him.

I suppose a better question for the forum is "What would you swap Jamie Shackleton for?" as If people are thinking we are "getting rid" of him, the only way would be by some sort of raffle.

 

[Badger Blade]

Not even sure Wilder mentioned Shackleton in the presser. Although somehow our Danny has spun that into an article about Shackleton while ignoring the fact he has played less football for us than Tom Davies.

Just said something similar in shoutbox. Nothing to see here as far as I'm concerned other than fabricating a non-story about needing players who can cover more than one position if you've got a small squad.

I can think of one who does the same job as Shackleton but has a pair of functioning legs - Hamza Choudhury. Josh Laurent is out contract, can play anywhere and also has the ability to run.

If Wilder wants a core squad of 23 players then Shackleton needs to come back as the bloody terminator if he's going to be in that core group that plays most weeks. He's never played regularly at any point in his career other than a loan spell at Millwall 4 years ago.

We need to get him off the books and he can have a run around in League One for someone else.

 

[Bladesman]

Just said something similar in shoutbox. Nothing to see here as far as I'm concerned other than fabricating a non-story about needing players who can cover more than one position if you've got a small squad.

I can think of one who does the same job as Shackleton but has a pair of functioning legs - Hamza Choudhury. Josh Laurent is out contract, can play anywhere and also has the ability to run.

If Wilder wants a core squad of 23 players then Shackleton needs to come back as the bloody terminator if he's going to be in that core group that plays most weeks. He's never played regularly at any point in his career other than a loan spell at Millwall 4 years ago.

We need to get him off the books and he can have a run around in League One for someone else.

I'd look at loaning him out and then releasing him at the end of his contract.

 

[Badger Blade]

I'd look at loaning him out and then releasing him at the end of his contract.

Looks to be the only option in reality, assuming he's somewhat fit by August.

He's been one of the biggest wastes of time and money we've had in recent years, and there are plenty of contenders for that crown.

 

[Keen Blade]

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Heard we are offering this guy a 3 year contract with option.

His option or ours ?

 

[Revolution]

I'd look at loaning him out and then releasing him at the end of his contract.

Who will take a player who is always injured on loan?

(Apart from us of course)

 

[Davalon]

'Strong tall fit athletic players Chris?'

'What's wrong with slow short arses that can't stay fit?'

 

[Pandev]

Shackleton got to be up there with one of worst signings we’ve ever made.

At least some of the rubbish in the past we’ve signed have actually played matches.

 

[DifferentClass]

Stick to dogging FFS!

 

[BerksBlade]

Just said something similar in shoutbox. Nothing to see here as far as I'm concerned other than fabricating a non-story about needing players who can cover more than one position if you've got a small squad.

I can think of one who does the same job as Shackleton but has a pair of functioning legs - Hamza Choudhury. Josh Laurent is out contract, can play anywhere and also has the ability to run.

If Wilder wants a core squad of 23 players then Shackleton needs to come back as the bloody terminator if he's going to be in that core group that plays most weeks. He's never played regularly at any point in his career other than a loan spell at Millwall 4 years ago.

We need to get him off the books and he can have a run around in League One for someone else.

Josh Laurent would be a good shout. Decent midfielder and can cover RB at a push.

 

[IdLiketoRogerMoore]

'Strong tall fit athletic players Chris?'

'What's wrong with slow short arses that can't stay fit?'

Over the course of Wilders decade with us, i can't think of an elite athlete he's recruited. Even the big lumps he's brought in, James Hanson, Leon Clarke, Sanderson Bergen - all had the athelticslism of Stephen Hawking...

 

[Aganarama]

Shackleton got to be up there with one of worst signings we’ve ever made.

At least some of the rubbish in the past we’ve signed have actually played matches.

Ryan France vibes.

 

[bladegomm]

Could be worse we could sign Sam morsey… infact

 

[SwissBlade]

To be fair, he has a year on his contract left so might as well see if we can get some value for him.

I suppose a better question for the forum is "What would you swap Jamie Shackleton for?" as If people are thinking we are "getting rid" of him, the only way would be by some sort of raffle.

Could be an entirely new thread on its own, that... "What would you swap Jamie Shackleton for and why?"

 

[Edgar Allan Poo]

To be fair, he has a year on his contract left so might as well see if we can get some value for him.

I suppose a better question for the forum is "What would you swap Jamie Shackleton for?" as If people are thinking we are "getting rid" of him, the only way would be by some sort of raffle.

I do rather like Maltesers.

 

[AWetFlannel]

Over the course of Wilders decade with us, i can't think of an elite athlete he's recruited. Even the big lumps he's brought in, James Hanson, Leon Clarke, Sanderson Bergen - all had the athelticslism of Stephen Hawking...

Oli Burke.

I'd rather they be able to control the ball myself.

 

[Blade56]

First Wilder project for closed season.

 

[Houston_Blade]

Ndiayewillalwaysloveyou predicted he’d be a big player for us this season, maybe he just shot his load a bit prematurely and next season is where we see the Shack Attack in full force?!

 

[SE1Blade]

Some really silly comments on here. It is not the same situation as Tom Davies. Shackleton is under contract.
Due to his injuries nobody is going to sign him.

He is our player next season. We can either pay him up (not cost effective as we’d need another player in too so you’re paying two wages for one player), loan him out (and wpuld probably only get a small % of his wages covered), or big him up, get him fit and see if he can be our back up right back, something we don’t have.

Regardless of what happens we are paying his wages for another season, therefore we may as well get him as fit as possible to get some games out of him, especially as money will be tight next season.

 

[CrookesBlade]

Click bait.

If Danny Hall’s Star article has had as much reaction as this thread then Danny Hall will be able to stick the heating on tonight.

 

[FriethBlade]

After listening to Wilders press conference if hes around next season then you cant believe a word Wilder says. He said we are going with a smaller squad of 22-23 players who need to be fit and available. He also sited another reason for letting Davies go was we r well stocked in his area and he mentioned a bunch of players but not Shackleton.

I think it was Giddings asking the questions and he asked about paying players off who will be in the final year of their contract and who Wilder doesnt want and he implied that we are looking at that.

 

[Houston_Blade]

Some really silly comments on here. It is not the same situation as Tom Davies. Shackleton is under contract.
Due to his injuries nobody is going to sign him.

He is our player next season. We can either pay him up (not cost effective as we’d need another player in too so you’re paying two wages for one player), loan him out (and wpuld probably only get a small % of his wages covered), or big him up, get him fit and see if he can be our back up right back, something we don’t have.

Regardless of what happens we are paying his wages for another season, therefore we may as well get him as fit as possible to get some games out of him, especially as money will be tight next season.

That’s all logical, apart from the bit about him actually being fit and available next season. He’s not been the past 2 seasons, so unless we’ve bought him a bionic body he’s going to struggle again.

 

[Lord Eddard Muir]

That’s all logical, apart from the bit about him actually being fit and available next season. He’s not been the past 2 seasons, so unless we’ve bought him a bionic body he’s going to struggle again.

Yeah, about that. I have good news and bad news

 

[CPB]

Like T.Davies if he was fit and injury free the discussion is very different.

Shackleton at best at this level should offer cover for various positions and perhaps get a good run of games before probably losing a starting place to a player who is better in their dedicated position.

I can't even remember when he started his injury run with us. But it feels like since Nov 2024.

 

[IdLiketoRogerMoore]

Oli Burke.

I'd rather they be able to control the ball myself.

Disagree. Can coach them to control a ball. Can't coach burrows to not have the physicality of an asthmatics girl guide....

 

[SE1Blade]

That’s all logical, apart from the bit about him actually being fit and available next season. He’s not been the past 2 seasons, so unless we’ve bought him a bionic body he’s going to struggle again.

Quite possibly. My point is we don’t have any other choice. And being disparaging in public isn’t going to help anyone. So I can guarantee all you will hear from CW and the media will be positive things about him for exactly the reasons I stated.

 

[metalblade]

And this guys n gals is why we need to get shut of Wilder

 

[UddersBlade]

And this guys n gals is why we need to get shut of Wilder

More like this is reality without parachute payments for the first time since summer 2018!!! We may not get happy about it, but the reason why McGuinness, Shackleton etc will still be here next season is that they are under contract.

We will be selling £20 million of assets this summer to make up the hole in our finances. Then it will be wheel & deal with frees & loans.

 

[metalblade]

No doubt Wilder will sell Seriki and keep that little shitbag as the #1 RB