2025/26 James Tarkowski

[Nymzee]

Been crap so far this year but is usually very solid. More than happy to keep him and phase him out over the next year or so to the backup position.

 

[maccavennie]

I'm not surprised at all.

It's continuity as once this season ends Coleman won't be in the squad and Gueye might not be either. He's 32, not 102.

I think he's his own worst enemy sometimes as he's made himself available when not 100% and i definitely think he's not been 100% so far this season. But even when he's playing bad, he's still hurling himself in front of things, sticking his head where it hurts, it matters to him.

 

[COYBL25]

Been crap so far this year but is usually very solid. More than happy to keep him and phase him out over the next year or so to the backup position.

If it`s a reduced contract and he`s going to be back up, I don`t see the problem with it.

On a side note, if Keane carries on playing the way he`s been playing, I can see him getting another year too.

( now that`s something I never thought I`d ever write )

 

[Vaughan]

good to have him tied down and i imagine by the time this contract runs out he's a solid back up, and a good lad roudn the dressing room kind of thing

now to get Pickford and Garner sorted ... and probably Mykolenko so we can sell him on

 

[micknick]

Protecting our assets rather than letting them leave for nothing like we’ve done time and again.

 

[blulouie]

I'm not surprised at all.

It's continuity as once this season ends Coleman won't be in the squad and Gueye might not be either. He's 32, not 102.

I think he's his own worst enemy sometimes as he's made himself available when not 100% and i definitely think he's not been 100% so far this season. But even when he's playing bad, he's still hurling himself in front of things, sticking his head where it hurts, it matters to him.

Another season for Tarks , nota problem with that....but 2 ?

Coleman will be here till Moyes goes

 

[Toffe3m4n]

Don't have an issue with this as the chances are he'll be phased out of the starting XI over that period you'd imagine.

 

[RomanReigns]

i'd rather give keane and tarkowski new contracts if it means the money that is saved trying to replace them is used to try and bring in better fullbacks or a player that needs replacement in a key position

 

[f.t.r.s]

Transitioning to 3rd choice behind branthwaite and O'Brien or a new centre back would make us much more solid
give us depth and allow a centre back to bed in...

 

[pfim]

Guess it depends on the terms and our willingness to replace him in the starting 11 during that contract.

 

[TheBigIguana]

He can’t run anymore so I’m sure this will age fine

 

[Saint Domingo]

He’s coming back into form now, was much better v Palace. Apart from a spell at the beginning of this season coming back from injury he’s been a very very good player for us and very consistent. Hopefully we’ll be able to phase him out for better players but they’ll have to be very good indeed to replicate what he’s given during this period. Surely one of our best free signings in the PL?

 

[kev]

Transitioning to 3rd choice behind branthwaite and O'Brien or a new centre back would make us much more solid
give us depth and allow a centre back to bed in...

This is exactly as I see it. Sensible move IMO.

 

[Benno]

Good signing.
I don’t think we should be so quick to write players off just because they’re over 30. It’s like the moment someone has a shaky six months past that age, people assume they’re finished. But look at Distin—everyone said he was on the decline, then he came here and was absolutely immense. These lads are in phenomenal shape now, and with the right setup, they’ve still got plenty to offer.

 

[Blue Parkender]

Been absolutely brilliant since day we signed him. Just struggling a bit after his injury but great defending and really good captain.