Maybe it’s just ways of covering ourselves ie we offered them something but they didn’t wanna sign

Clapdonn- what does it mean?

I get what option exercised means fine. But out of interest. what about contract offered versus discussions ongoing. I presume in essence not much difference (they haven’t signed) but in the former case the discussions slightly more positive, Hence some concrete terms on offer? Or am I barking up the wrong tree

OI - having watched both games, I was underwhelmed by him.

Shortly after the start of the 2025/26 season, Hughes moved on his first loan, to League One and AFC Wimbledon. He made his debut there when he started a defeat against Stevenage in the EFL Trophy and played in a win against Crystal Palace Under-21s in the same competition. However, injury then kept him out of action for a prolonged period.

Does anyone know what happened to Brodi Hughes. He was highly rated by Chelsea - came to us on loan - and then never played!!!

Congratulations to Chris Hussey who currently plays at Hednesford Town FC. They won the playoffs to go into the National League North. That makes 10 promotions for Hussey in his career, 2 of them with us.

Forgive my ignorance - what does options exercised mean (compared to offered a contract)

REPD Lewis and Bauer were among the ones we were playing inured and not managing. I’m less worried about what happened with them second half of the season due to that. I’m not sure we’ll be able to get better than them unless they come on loan. If we get pace we’re unlikely to get other ability to match.

Seem to recall exercising an option is also used to ensure a better pay out for a player when there’s interest in them.

I get why we've extended the contract for Jennings as there is potential there and he will be cheap. I don't understand the other three at all but I'm not surprised. Hippolyte is a good player but is too injury prone and Sasu has had countless opportunities to prove himself but hasn't (constantly playing him in different positions with different players, mainly from the bench, has massively hindered his development). At least he will be cheap. However, I can't believe Reeves will be cheap as we will be paying whatever he is currently earning for somebody who will be a squad player. I wonder if we will ever see McCoy-Splatt play? He seems to be another sick note.

Naz - it means we have an option to extend a contract (usually for another year) but we are not obliged to. If we exercise the option it means we are extending their contracts.

Sorry to be thick, but what does options exercised mean?

I’m not getting too upset with that list. The hard work is still to be done over the summer and that could well result in players moving on or out on loan. Feels to me like we’re trying to ensure we don’t start next season without gaps in key positions and then seek to strengthen to the situation from there.

I don’t buy the Reeves coaching role rumour doing the rounds. Imagine as we’ve decided to pick up his option - it will be at whatever salary he negotiated when signing the contract as opposed to the much lower pay as you play variety a new coach might command.

Lurker - we won't get Nelson back IMO. We've just helped Luton out by giving him half a season of experience in our division!

Best header of the ball I ever saw, without a doubt, Eddie Reynolds.

Considering the concerns we have around cash and the fact we almost got relegated, keeping most of the squad is a bit worrying. Doesn't give us much capacity to get in new players. Don't know what Hutchinson and Kelly were on but doubt much. Very surprised (and disappointed) about Reeves. He should be nowhere near our first eleven. Sasu I don't get but clearly Jackson does and I will give him the benefit of the doubt. Hippolyte I am also surprised about. Felt he struggled with fitness this season and lacked pace. Clearly a good player but we need people who can play 40+ league games. Currently we are offering new contracts who have struggled.

Lurker - Lewis and Bauer are replacable, and TBH I'd hope we would get better players in who are less likely to get injured.

Tilley, Nelson and Stewart I’d love to see us get in next season. We need Seddon. Probably Lewis. Ideally Bauer as well.

Nick - was about to post, seen elsewhere (WHAD Twatter) that Reeves is doing his coaching badges

REPD maybe Reeves could be in a coaching role but registered as a player in case of another injury crisis?

Tilley will probably return if Wycombe cancel his contract.

Of the loanees, I'd definitely accept having Tilley back. I also thought Nelson was pretty good.

Sasu on the other hand...