Re: Donaldson : Sat Jul 06, 2019 7:54 pm  

Depends what plans we have going forward. Hes not much use in attack but gives his all and defends very well.

Hes stayed relatively injury free too which he hasn't always done in his career.

Re: Donaldson : Sat Jul 06, 2019 8:02 pm  

I'd give him another year but wouldn't be surprised to see him leave for a longer deal elsewhere.

Re: Donaldson : Sat Jul 06, 2019 8:07 pm  

I’d deff give him another year. He’s really won me over. Squad players with the right attitude are hard to find. And he consistently gives his best which in a salary capped sport is what you need. For the wages that he’s on you probably wouldn’t find a much better player.

Re: Donaldson : Sat Jul 06, 2019 8:16 pm  

I'll hold my hands up on this wasn't impressed at all when he was announced but he punches above & always gets stuck in.
However id hope to see Ablett Albert Jjb & Ferres minimum moved on next year that should give us scope for another quality big hitting fwd & with the likes of Merrin Ward Sutcliffe (if he's retained) Martin C.Smith Walters Trout & possibly A. Sutcliffe i dont see a spot for him.

Re: Donaldson : Sat Jul 06, 2019 8:16 pm  

P.s Forgot we have Mellor coming in as well.

Re: Donaldson : Sat Jul 06, 2019 8:32 pm  

RHINO-MARK wrote:

I'll hold my hands up on this wasn't impressed at all when he was announced but he punches above & always gets stuck in.
However id hope to see Ablett Albert Jjb & Ferres minimum moved on next year that should give us scope for another quality big hitting fwd & with the likes of Merrin Ward Sutcliffe (if he's retained) Martin C.Smith Walters Trout & possibly A. Sutcliffe i dont see a spot for him.

On current form he is ahead of Smith. Ward is likely to miss large parts of the season. Some of the other younger players you mentioned are are unproven as yet, if they prove themselves then they may get ahead of him in the pecking order but time will tell. Even with Mellor, Martin and possibly another forward to add to Merrin and Ward there will surely be plenty of chances for Donaldson.

Re: Donaldson : Sat Jul 06, 2019 8:48 pm  

Let's not forget about lads like Trout, Mustapha and Walters who need to be pushed thru the system

Re: Donaldson : Sat Jul 06, 2019 8:55 pm  

Marty Grrrrrrrrrr! wrote:

Let's not forget about lads like Trout, Mustapha and Walters who need to be pushed thru the system

I agree they should get a chance and hopefully will do. If they perform like Newman has they may well become a fixture in the side. But if we lose Ferres,JJB and Ablett there should still be room in a 25 man squad for Donaldson.

Re: Donaldson : Sat Jul 06, 2019 9:00 pm  

For me D is where his game is would give home another contract. Ablett, ferres and JJB to go. People rate cam smith but for me is a average plodder would rather him go

Re: Donaldson : Sat Jul 06, 2019 10:58 pm  

christopher wrote:

Really impressed with this guys attitude and especially in defence, I think he's worth a contract for next season at least.

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