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Things aren't great at Bolton Wanderers, that much is clear. The legacy of Dougie Freedman's disastrous two year spell in charge is still being keenly felt with present boss Neil Lennon struggling to make chicken salad out of chicken shit (thank you Stone Cold Steve Austin).
With the club seemingly safe from relegation, and with the club equally sure that they're going to miss out on the Play Offs, eyes will undoubtedly turn towards the summer break and the inevitable rebuilding job that faces the former Celtic manager.
That said, let's have a squiz at the present playing squad, and whether they should stay or whether they should go - and also perhaps what the future might hold:
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No. |
Player |
Position |
Contract Expires |
Stay or Go? |
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Explain Yourself |
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1 |
June 2015 |
STAY |
Our best keeper may have his head turned by interest from higher level clubs. |
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2 |
June 2015 |
GO |
Not good enough. Too slow. Not trusted by Lennon |
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3 |
June 2017 |
GO |
See above. |
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4 |
June 2015 |
GO |
An average player who has had above-average spells. Not good enough ultimately. |
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5 |
June 2017 |
STAY |
Not perfect, but should stay as we are not exactly blessed with competent passers of the ball. |
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6 |
June 2017 |
GO |
His race is run. Lennon doesn't fancy him and neither do I. |
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7 |
June 2016 |
STAY |
One trick pony, but there's always a call for pace in a team. |
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8 |
June 2015 |
GO |
Much maligned, and somewhat unfairly, but his time at Championship level is over. |
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9 |
June 2015 |
STAY |
I like him. Has good energy. We should have signed him years ago. |
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10 |
June 2015 |
GO |
Ha! |
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11 |
June 2016 |
GO |
Awful. When a player seemingly is afraid of the ball it can create problems for that same player. No balls. |
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12 |
June 2017 |
STAY |
Obviously. |
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13 |
February 2015 |
DUNNO LOL |
No idea. |
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14 |
June 2017 |
STAY |
Hmm a tough one. Equally great as he is dodgy. Give him the benefit of the doubt. |
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15 |
June 2016 |
STAY |
Versatile. Given a tough ride by the BWFC fanbase, somewhat unfairly. |
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16 |
June 2017 |
STAY |
Put ‘stay' as a joke. As if anyone would buy him! |
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17 |
June 2017 |
GO |
Injury prone and just not very good. |
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18 |
June 2016 |
STAY |
Energetic and versatile, but needs to stop losing the ball in the centre circle. |
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19 |
June 2015 |
GO |
Thanks for the goal against Blackburn, and goodnight. |
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20 |
June 2015 |
GO |
This child needs to bulk up before coming back to play adult football. |
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21 |
June 2015 |
STAY |
Who'd have thunk it? Our most important midfielder. |
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22 |
June 2015 |
STAY |
Of course. Ageing like a fine wine. |
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23 |
June 2016 |
GONE |
Retired already. |
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24 |
June 2015 |
GO |
Lower league keeper for a reason. Few flashy saves, but very inconsistent. |
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25 |
June 2017 |
STAY |
The future. |
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27 |
June 2017 |
STAY |
Too soon to judge, so gets a pass. |
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28 |
June 2015 |
GO |
Attitude has improved this year, but he doesn't score enough goals. |
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29 |
June 2015 |
STAY |
A class act. We don't have enough of those. |
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31 |
June 2016 |
STAY |
Experience crucial, even if he's as slow on the turn as an oil tanker |
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32 |
June 2016 |
GO |
Madness to give him a new deal in the first place. Non-league football beckons. |
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33 |
June 2016 |
STAY |
Showed a few promising moments in his time in the first team. Give him a go! |
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34 |
June 2016 |
GO |
Herbalife needs you. |
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35 |
June 2018 |
GO |
Give the boy a month's worth of steak dinners and see what happens....elsewhere. |
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37 |
June 2015 |
STAY |
I do like his sideburns, and think the reserve captain should be on the bench every week. |
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38 |
June 2016 |
STAY |
A promising player riddled with injuries. |
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39 |
June 2015 |
STAY |
Another promising kid who needs to make an impact in the first team |
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40 |
June 2017 |
STAY FOREVER AND EVER |
You mean everything to me |
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41 |
Unknown |
GO |
Not good enough. |
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43 |
Unknown |
STAY |
No idea what'll happen with Manchester United, but he's an interesting one. |
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44 |
June 2016 |
GO |
Not good enough. |
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45 |
June 2015 |
DUNNO LOL |
Bulgarian Frank Lampard? More like the Bulgarian Pat Lampard. |
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46 |
June 2015 |
GO |
Time's time cocker. It's not going to happen. |
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47 |
June 2015 |
STAY |
A brash, forceful presence. Worthy of a further look. |
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48 |
June 2016 |
GO |
Enjoy Blackpool LOL |
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52 |
Unknown |
STAY |
Highly promising academy graduate. Needs to bulk up - come and live my life for a month son. |
What do you think of Chris' choices? Comments welcome below the line.