(updated 12/05/08)



 Pawel Pokora : Pawel is expected to be at the club for one season before retiring and it is hoped his experience will help the team mount a successful promotion challenge.
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 Igor Akinfeyev : Igor's performances have been strictly average and it is understood that the manager is still on the lookout for a reliable keeper who can make the number 1 jersey their own.
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 Alan Shilton : Alan is just the latest in a long line of keepers who the manager is hoping can be consistent whilst conceding as few as possible. Next season will decide a lot in terms of the number one keeper.


 

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Tiki Barber : Tiki has a long way to go on his control and passing but despite this he is expected to stay at the club. Initially it seemed likely that he may be allowed to return to his former club, The Space Cadets (who hold a first refusal on him) but with there being a dearth of fast young defenders in the game at the moment it seems management will be patient and allow him to develop his game to hopefully reach the highest level around the age of 20. Will spend this season and next out on loan.
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 Zak Newton : Zak is looking like a player the club can't afford to cash in on as the team looks for the experience to try and avoid another bad season. Not often that being older helps at Charscot but it will probably help Zak remain at the club.
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 Gilmar : The second of the Brazilian defensive pairing that hope to become the focus of Charscot's defence for years to come. Spending last season out on loan helped his game no end and he looks ready to push for a starting place for the long term. He recently broke into the first team lineup and now looks likely to have cemented his position in the back four. Considered untouchable, having recently signed a four year contract.
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 Ronson : The other Brazilian defender, Ronson came at a steep price with midfield star Juan Valeron being allowed to leave. He has perfected his all-round game and his future at the club looks secure.
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 Alessandro Del Horno :  Alessandro, like many in the defence, has successfully completed his training and now is ready to play every week for the first XI.
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 Angus Lee : After failing to acquire Angus from his previous club the deal to bring him in now has particularly pleased the management. Angus has come on in leaps and bounds at the start of his Charscot career and has broken into the lineup at least two seasons ahead of schedule. Unlikely to be allowed to leave the club at any price, Angus looks like being the defender who the defence is built around as he already approaches 100 appearances.

Djalma Santos : Djalma's return to the club is set to last for years to come as he is expected to make a starting spot his own for years to come. Having lost him once the manager is determined not to let him go again unless an exceptional offer is forthcoming



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 Philip Anthony-Rodriguez : Philip already holds one club record, being the player with the longest name to ever play for the club at any level. Philip hopes in years to come to be breaking many other records at the club. He has major potential and is likely to be the first of many supposedly slower players brought into the first team ranks as the club shifts it's squad focus. He has a clause in his contract allowing him to return to his boyhood team, Callie Athletic, but it is hoped he won't be enforcing it for many years to come, particularly after working so hard to improve his skills and put himself at the limit of his skills at so young an age. After breaking into the team so early his only major obstacle may be his temperament as he seems to incur the referee's wrath too easily.
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 Eya Mistabic : Eya is looking to break Billy Dane's club scoring record and it could be an interesting battle between him and Rick Higgott to break the record. Eya has managed to recover from a difficult second season that left some doubts as to his future at the club. He is now considered to be irreplaceable at the club and any offers are unlikely to be considered. His scoring, particularly from midfield is hoped to be the difference as the club look to score more goals from midfield in the future. His performances as the captain and elder statesman at the club could prove invaluable with Billy Dane having retired.
7 Kincaid J. Stamper : Kincaid is seen as part of a 7 man midfield squad (with Luciano, Philip, Siddig, Lubomir, Garrincha and Luka) that can be the strength of the club for the next 14 seasons. With him reaching perfection he just needs to maintain decent form to be a first choice for years to come - sadly something he has failed miserably on in his first professional season.
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 Luciano Zauti : Luciano was considered to be the best youth prospect since club legend Jean Tigana plied his trade there a decade ago. His large jumps in his ability left him arriving in the first team squad as a perfect player. His long term future is guaranteed and he is not available at any price. The midfield is being built around Luciano and there is no deal out there that would tempt the club, particularly with Stamper coming through this season to complement Luciano's abilities.
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 Siddig El Fadil : The manager quickly swooped for "Alexander" when he surprisingly became available. The level of confidence in him was made apparent straight away as he was drafted into the final 13 for his debut within a week of arrival. It is hoped that his lack of speed won't impede his chances and that he can become the Zidane of the WPL. Having scored at ease in his first two seasons his lack of speed looks unlikely  to hinder his first team chances as he continues to be the best scoreing midfielder at the club.
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 Stefan Selakovic : Stefan has yet to fully realise his potential , yet has still played over 100 games for the club. He has flirted between defence and midfield over the past three seasons and with so many young midfielders joining he may find himself back in defence permanently if the midfield gels. He is not going to be allowed to leave but may well be back in defence permanently next season.

Garrincha : Garrincha has the most pressure on him of any player ever at the club having arrived for a club record £29.9million last season. Because of the fee involved he is expected to be given every chance to be a success at Charscot and as such is considered to be untouchable. The fact that he has improved considerably in such a short period of time makes his staying a certainty. However, his initial complaints about wanting away may make his longterm future insecure.


 

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 Rick Higgott : Rick is the most successful converted midfielder ever since playing in attack. He has proven himself a consistent goalscorer since converting and now looks unlikely to be removed from the starting lineup in the next 5 years. Not likely to leave at any price, particularly having overcome serious doubts as to his future over the past few months. Even with so much young striking talent Rick looks likely to hold onto his place.

Marius Lacatus : Lacatus was bought for the second highest fee at the time in club history at £16.5mill and consequently is not expected to be available at any price. He has been promoted early following a surge in his abilities that left him needing no further training. It is hoped that his early promotion won't harm his long term future.
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 Ricardo Izecson : Ricardo is another expensive AM signing and will not be leaving the club for the foreseeable future. Ricardo will probably spend another season out on loanto perfect his passing technique.
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 Julio Salinas : Julio is seen as part of a four man attack for years to come as the youth side shows dividend. With him having cost so much in terms of personnel it is unlikely he will be leaving the club for years to come. Another gem in the making, Julio is another player who will probably spend next season out on loan.

Lars Larsson: Lars is expected to be given the next two seasons to establish himself at the club having allowed youth sensation Daniel Moriera to leave to acquire him. Having been chased for a season and a half it seems unlikely he will be allowed to leave for the foreseeable future.
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 Derrek Lee : Derrek was the club's all time record signing costing just under £21million until Garrincha's arrival and as such there is little chance of him being allowed to leave the club. Having had a difficult first season though he has a lot to prove over the next couple of seasons otherwise he could well find himself surplus to requirements.







Giacinto Fracchetti : Giacinto arrives as the second most expensive player at just under £22,000,000 and as such is clearly not available. He is looking to make his debut at the start of next season and is considered off limits.
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 Lubomir Moravcik : Lubo is hoped to become another perfect midfielder before the end of his youth career and will not be allowed to leave the club anytime soon

Luka Modric : Luka has cost the club no less than 5 players which realistically means he is not going to be available before he has had a chance to show his abilities in the first XI.

Klaas Jan Huntelaar : Whilst Klaas doesn't have the speed that most attackers have at the club it is hoped that he will still be productive for the club following his acquisition in exchange for Monti and Susuka.

Pedro Luis : Pedro's arrival following week's of transfer negotiations is exactly what the management wanted to complete the current spate of transfers. It is expected that Pedro will be around for years to come and is considered to be off-limits to any prospective buyers. Another who will make his debut at the start of next season.