Clarke-Salter 14:50 - May 4 with 4297 views | SydneyRs | Unused today, being prepared for sale? | ![](/images/avatars/0.gif) | | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
Clarke-Salter on 14:53 - May 4 with 4252 views | rbee | Perhaps or just simply being rested. I am sure we can fill a dozen or so pages debating it though. | ![](/images/avatars/19131.gif) | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
Clarke-Salter on 14:53 - May 4 with 4248 views | HAYESBOY | Possibly, but could also be just resting him as no need to risk an injury for pre season. Dunne not used either. | ![](/images/avatars/1477.gif) |
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Clarke-Salter on 14:57 - May 4 with 4163 views | dmm | My thought was Cifuentes wanted a good look at Fox playing CB. He was one of our best players today and didn't need replacing. | ![](/images/avatars/28176.gif) | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
Clarke-Salter on 15:02 - May 4 with 4102 views | bosh67 | Fox is solid but it would be nice to keep the whole defensive line if we can now as it's obviously up to the task. | ![](/images/avatars/1510.gif) |
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Clarke-Salter on 15:02 - May 4 with 4098 views | Tonto | Wouldn't read too much onto today's team, other than Begovic sure as he'll ain't being retained. We were safe, some fringe players played. That's about it | ![](/images/avatars/1261.gif) |
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Clarke-Salter on 15:09 - May 4 with 4034 views | QuillPenRiot |
Clarke-Salter on 15:02 - May 4 by bosh67 | Fox is solid but it would be nice to keep the whole defensive line if we can now as it's obviously up to the task. |
Well the question of if we sell JCS what do we need to get…Fox did well, opens up the possibilities | ![](/images/avatars/7698.gif) | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
Clarke-Salter on 15:20 - May 4 with 3928 views | terryb | He has been going off in recent matches. I suspect he has a niggle which wasn't worth risking. | ![](/images/avatars/0.gif) | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
Clarke-Salter on 15:30 - May 4 with 3802 views | Tonto |
Clarke-Salter on 15:20 - May 4 by terryb | He has been going off in recent matches. I suspect he has a niggle which wasn't worth risking. |
That was usually when we went 3 at the back though rather than injury wasn't it? | ![](/images/avatars/1261.gif) |
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Clarke-Salter on 15:39 - May 4 with 3744 views | derbyhoop | I feel JCS had been carrying a niggly injury for the last few games, so MC didn't want to jeopardise a possible transfer. If we can get £5m we sell. Not bad for a player who cost us nothing. | ![](/images/avatars/1276.gif) |
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Clarke-Salter on 15:41 - May 4 with 3726 views | mart_Goblin | He’s been doing press shots for the new kit at HQ this week which tells me that for the moment the club expect him to stay . | ![](/images/avatars/19896.gif) | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
Clarke-Salter on 15:54 - May 4 with 3632 views | colinallcars | We've all had derogatory things to say about JCS but since the start of the calendar year he has been remarkable. My ideal would be to get a good season from him then sell on for a hefty price tag. | ![](/images/avatars/22076.gif) | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
Clarke-Salter on 17:13 - May 4 with 3285 views | saxbend | Doesn't say anything about JCS. But I think we can say that Archer is going to be released and that we will try to get Hayden back next season. | ![](/images/avatars/13012.gif) | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
Clarke-Salter on 17:23 - May 4 with 3243 views | Lblock | Was a fierce critic of JCS before but…. Credit where it’s due…. He has been fantastic after Martí bedded in and his partnership with Cookie did remind me of Richard Dunne and Ned at times Fair play that man | ![](/images/avatars/4057.gif) |
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Clarke-Salter on 18:13 - May 4 with 3023 views | slmrstid | I dont think its anything more than a few players who have probably been working very hard but been squad players these last few months being given the chance to have a full game today, when there was nothing riding on it for the club. Same goes for Cannon/Walsh/Dixon-Bonner etc. Nothing more, nothing less IMO. [Post edited 4 May 18:17]
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Clarke-Salter on 23:27 - May 4 with 2505 views | QPRConor2000 | I think it's more of managing his minutes really. Marti Probably wanted to give some fringe players a go to see what they were like. I dont think it's anything to worry about. | ![](/images/avatars/0.gif) | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
Clarke-Salter on 07:12 - May 5 with 2214 views | hoops_legend | He is injury prone - so why play him in a dead rubber - i think that’s all there is to it! He will be lining up for us with Cook next season | ![](/images/avatars/1479.gif) |
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Clarke-Salter on 08:41 - May 5 with 2065 views | richpr | He's been very good this year and has benefited from playing next to Cook. I think we should cash in while he is fit and we will be OK with Fox and Dunne to play alongside Cook next year. Use the cash to get a striker. Also get rid of Dykes if anyone mad enough to sign him. Same applies to Armstrong who has gone backwards this year and definitely doesn't fit in with MC style of play. | ![](/images/avatars/0.gif) | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
Clarke-Salter on 08:51 - May 5 with 2009 views | ThGrimRanger | if the price is right then sell him. but it needs to be a very decent price because since he’s put the injury woes behind him he looks like a rolls royce centre back at this level. we were one pulled hamstring in 2024 to either him or Cook away from relegation this season | ![](/images/avatars/1610.gif) |
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Clarke-Salter on 09:59 - May 5 with 1905 views | Watford_Ranger | Maybe a goodbye for Fox if he wants more games somewhere. Maybe Salter has been carrying a knock through the games we needed him. No point speculating really. If we get a serious offer he’ll go and we’ll find someone else. | ![](/images/avatars/0.gif) | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
Clarke-Salter on 10:01 - May 5 with 1890 views | GaryBannister86 |
Clarke-Salter on 08:51 - May 5 by ThGrimRanger | if the price is right then sell him. but it needs to be a very decent price because since he’s put the injury woes behind him he looks like a rolls royce centre back at this level. we were one pulled hamstring in 2024 to either him or Cook away from relegation this season |
Totally agree. An injury to either one of those for two games or more, we would have been really struggling. So fair play to the medics too. | ![](/images/avatars/30181.gif) | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
Clarke-Salter on 10:29 - May 5 with 1820 views | QPROslo |
Clarke-Salter on 08:41 - May 5 by richpr | He's been very good this year and has benefited from playing next to Cook. I think we should cash in while he is fit and we will be OK with Fox and Dunne to play alongside Cook next year. Use the cash to get a striker. Also get rid of Dykes if anyone mad enough to sign him. Same applies to Armstrong who has gone backwards this year and definitely doesn't fit in with MC style of play. |
I think all this is dependent on where we are financially / FFP wise for next season, and where we are in the Championship table. We've ended up safe but not by much, so we need to be very careful not to reduce the quality of the squad by for example replacing our better players like JCS, with Fox who is solid but not going to get much quicker at his age, and with FFP well in mind. Astute signings and sales will be needed. I think Armstrong has improved considerably this season myself, both in his hold up play and otherwise, obviously he's got a way to go but he's still a young player. | ![](/images/avatars/0.gif) | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
Clarke-Salter on 11:16 - May 5 with 1686 views | Rangersw12 | Cash in on JCS whilst his stock is high and then try and get a pacy striker in ( if they exist ) . We shouldn't be worried about selling players especially a 26 year old injury prone centre half. | ![](/images/avatars/0.gif) | | ![](/images/icons/ignore-user.png) |
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