[Mr Mercury]

 Osborne again, on 19 May 2025 - 02:48 PM, said:

Never say never, but sounds more of a goodbye than a see you later doesn't it.

Certainly does.

[Siberian Spireite]

Greenie78, on 19 May 2025 - 01:29 PM, said:

Former Spireites celebrate promotion with Scunthorpe United and Boreham Wood:
https://www.derbyshi...am-wood-5135755

What about Alfie Beestin?

[danblue]

 Maddog Tannen, on 19 May 2025 - 01:25 PM, said:

The last we have seen of Metcalfe then. He came on leaps and bounds later in the season but sadly for me didnt score enough goals but wish him well.

Well after getting his feet under the table with quite a few starts, he'd do well to have a good old think and look how it turned out for the likes of Berry and Markanday.
I'd say if he had an option to come back and progress with us, he'd be playing a fair few games.
Personally, if Everton are looking to stick him in a L1 club, I think it might be a bit to soon and his development might be hampered.
But I'm probably bias as I think he's been very good and will only get better - with the tuition of Cook and surroundings he's become used to.

[Mac]

danblue, on 19 May 2025 - 04:08 PM, said:

Well after getting his feet under the table with quite a few starts, he'd do well to have a good old think and look how it turned out for the likes of Berry and Markanday.
I'd say if he had an option to come back and progress with us, he'd be playing a fair few games.
Personally, if Everton are looking to stick him in a L1 club, I think it might be a bit to soon and his development might be hampered.
But I'm probably bias as I think he's been very good and will only get better - with the tuition of Cook and surroundings he's become used to.

He definitely improved after spending too much time out injured, but he rarely looked dominant. Not enough of a goal threat and rather predictable in his passing, we have to assemble a better engine room next time around.