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Charlie Goode
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Close to signing with MK Franchise…..
https://x.com/sportspeteo/status/2062094935394775282?s=46
Charlie was my POTS last season we should be doing all we can to keep hold of him. Get your wallet out Phil. Can’t be losing such a pivotal player last season to these lot who just got promoted
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Okay after my gaffe with the post where I downplayed Freestone I'm happy to reverse my position and instead now take the line of thinking he or Goode was going to be surplus to requirements.
Him, Freestone, and Pidge, were all easily 40+ league-starts-a-season players so honestly we shouldn't try to replace him like-for-like.
I think we want a younger defender, maybe around 24-26, that we can develop to succeed Pidge (because Freestone is going to need a partner) then bring in a quality defender right at the end of their career with 2 good seasons left in them that we can rotate in.
Who are we being linked with?
Edited by StirlingBoro91 at 07:14:53 on 6th June 2026
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Goode has chosen to leave at the end of his contract. Neither he or Freestone would have been surplus to requirements.
The issue with Freestone and Pidge as a centre back pairing is simply that they’re both left sided. It is something that could perhaps be ironed out in time if Freestone played as the right sided centre back (I suggest Lewis as he’s younger and probably more pliable in that sense than Pidge is) but there’s no guarantees it would work. Short term it could cost us too. If one of them was capable of playing on the right side of the centre back pairing then I’d have absolutely no qualms with them being our first choice partnership next season.
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Personally the idea of a cb two of Freestone and Pidge does not fill me with any kind of confidence.
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I should have phrased it differently when I said surplus to requirements.
What I meant was we couldn't give enough game time to all 3. Goode, Pidge, and Freestone could all justify playing 90% of the season but if we're playing a back four it doesn't work.
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Given that an attacker can go either side of you, other than training your mind to position yourself to jockey/show them down the "other side" outside the job of LCB and RCB shouldn't be that different.
Maybe it's the leading foot in the tackle that holds a player back from switching sides, and going in with the "wrong" foot, not many CBs are two footed. Even though tackling is massibely rarer than it used to be.
Edited by BALDOCKBORO at 09:51:04 on 6th June 2026
Edited by BALDOCKBORO at 12:51:45 on 6th June 2026
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We did sign 20 year old 6'4" Jack Taylor from Sutton in January. Presumably as one for the future and may actually get some game time next season. But could do with one more now Sweeney and Goode have gone.
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Have not heard anything about who we are linked to or after , other may have.
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Am I wrong though? I'm starting to doubt my ball knowledge after that post 🤣
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https://x.com/StevenageFC/status/2062829282527764771/photo/1
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Will be missed. Can be replaced however.
This may benefit Pidge if Charlie’s replacement has some more pace as well.
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MK confirmed his signing too.
I won't miss the endless sitters he missed for us, and his pathetic lack of any threat with his head offensively, despite being nine feet tall.
Edit: Or his bullshit 'long' throws.
Edited by Chuds at 11:18:11 on 5th June 2026
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Bet Saxon is pleased hes now taking them on both sides of the pitch again... especially in the 97th minute after being run ragged up and down the left flank...
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Believe there is a rule/directive coming in to effect next season where a team only has something silly like 6-10 seconds to set up for a throw-in (think it only applies to throw-ins and not extended to other set pieces). So we may see the long throw tactic used more sparingly, definitely can't see Saxon sprinting across the pitch to take them from the other side.
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It's in for the world cup. Thought it was 5 seconds from when the player picks the ball up, so can still take the time to get there? Not sure if FA/EFL adopting?
Similar for substitutions, 10 seconds once board is up to get off the pitch, (unless injured). Failure means incoming sub has to wait 1 minute.
Also fouls can be given at corners that occur before ball is in play i think?
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Makes a lot more sense than what I got from first reading. Would have been quite a leap to reduce the time taken at a throw-in by that much and would almost eliminate the option of the long throw being an option.
Although, I do think some rules need this level of change rather than the watered down versions that they keep coming up with. Like the corner awarded for a keeper holding the ball too long, it can have a massive tactical impact so it was good to see it implemented quite strongly (to begin with), however I still don't think it will stick
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Falling victim to time wasting is a skill issue. The team that kicks the most balls in the goal hole still wins.
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But what about if they have serious less time , not odd few seconds, to do it because of cheating
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Should get better at it. No sympathy.
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So you think cheating is ok then
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It's not cheating if both teams are allowed to do it.
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But they are both not allowed as not in rules over and out on this.
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The rules are whatever a referee enforces on the day. Every team has opportunities to work out what that is likely to be over the course of a season...
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Interesting perspective. I've never thought of it like that
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There are *no* rules in football.
Only LAWS
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Referees are not lawyers, hence they don't enforce the laws. It's simple.
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Infuriates me when teams don't have street smarts.
We do, thankfully.
It wasn't until under Sir Gareth that England started to dive a little/make a meal of the lesser challenges. It's part of football now.
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I don't get how someone can claim to enjoy watching football but hate the 'dark arts' when they're fucking everywhere. It's like being a fan of Arnie movies but not liking action. You'd just do something else with your time.
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I only watch Arnie films to admire the acting
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I love diving. As a gifted forward it’s a delight to draw in a wretched defensive type and know exactly the moment he slides in, to just allow a breath of contact… then one must scream as one descends to the ground.
In Italy this is just seen as a skilled part of the game. Cunning.
But no, I want my football team to hurry along at all times. Particularly when 1-0 up in the last few minutes. Run along and collect the ball for them. We simply must be the most Corinthian upstanding example to all!!! Wah wah
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Sport is about winning, entertainment is only ever a by-product.
Amuses me when people talk about playing the “right” way. The only right way is to do your utmost to win within the rules. There may be easier ways on the eye but the best thing to see is always three points on the board after a game.
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This.
The history books will record that Arsenal are current Premier League champions. They will not record that watching them made me fall out of love with football.
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Well, plenty of people didn't enjoy watching us under GW, Evans or Revs, and in 20+ years following the club those are the only times anything has happened.
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Apart from the Olympics where its the taking part that counts. I would also add, most amateur sports are the same. Parkrun is a shining example.
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I would argue that non competitive running, like jogging, fun runs and the original park run are not sports, they are fitness & exercise activities.
Park run now where times are recorded and published (and medals awarded?) are competitive for those that choose to adopt that approach, so they become a sport.
And no athlete works their arse off at a national level then goes to the Olympics "to take part". They might know they probanly ain't medalling but they want to compete.
Even when I played 5 a side (badly) or golf, I enjoyed the taking part but I wanted to win. And was usually disappointed.
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When I read Tucks post that was my initial reaction to his comment about sport in general. If he had said " team sports" I would have been more in agreement. Most individuals in sport do it for the love of what they are doing but I guess there is always a winning aspect to any sport.
However, we all know there will only be one winner so most sports people know they will never win outright. As I know personally, striving for a personal best when I do the Parkrun at Fairlands.
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I guess it’s is all a matter of what someone defines as sport. Personally I’d not class running as a hobby as a sport (although as you say there’s the element of trying to better yourself and besides the health benefits the “win” can come in the shape of beating PBs).
The second you are running in competitive races then the entire point is winning or beating as many people as you can. If you get enjoyment from participating then just as with entertainment for the spectator it’s only a by-product.
In football terms I’d much rather a team of players who know there’s only one winner and strive to be that winner even if they fall short than those who are resigned to the fact it’s a one in 24 chance of winning the league and perform accordingly.
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Just don't pick up the ball, wait for all the player jostling and movement then pick the ball up and throw it.
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But we will miss him nonetheless.
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Conversely, I now support MK Dons. Come on Charlie!
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I was more upset when Gilbey left.
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You odd bunch.
In the words of Pep Guardiola, "we cannot replace him"
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Before going on to very much replace him.
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I hope so. I'd argue we've improved the squad each of the last four seasons, so i have faith we'll do so again.
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Agreed. Off the top of my head this is the first time for quite a while a first choice player has left (I wouldn’t count TVC here, he wasn’t as pivotal as Charlie has been) so it will be interesting to see how we replace him. Same goes for Harvey if/when he goes.
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Assume he was offered new terms in Jan and we knew he was probably leaving ,so Leon has been looking for replacement for some time.Same re White.
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Think the mark of good recruitment is having a shortlist for every position well in advance (as well as for management and coaching staff).
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Goode and Gilbey in their starting 11. That hurts
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Just promoted or not is irrelevant. They can offer more money and may offer a longer contract than we will.
Frustrating if he does go and goes there but no one player is worth rocking the boat for.
Seems likely we’ll lose Charlie and Harvey White, otherwise there’s plenty of stability. That can only be a good thing. It gives us an opportunity to recruit quality in a few areas rather than quantity.
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I want him to stay and I am willing to pay the extra ££ he wants on top of our original offer. Alternatively, I’ll buy a new season ticket. Whichever is cheaper
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We should just put up ST prices to match what MK are paying.
That'd go down well.
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most season ticket prices have gone up £60, so we should be bringing in extra revenue
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I blame Italia 90. Before that middle class people didn’t like football
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…If they actually sell.
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And every single player will be demanding a wage increase.
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Economic reality. MK Dons will likely have a top 6 budget whereas ours will be mid-table at best. Especially with the agreed reduction on wage-turnover ratios from 60% to 50%.
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Their reported budget in L2 last season would have been a top 10 L1 budget last season. With the signings that will make possible, they're going to be looking at the top end of the table this season.
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He should be going to Lincoln or somewhere like that. Fair play he wants a paypacket, but MK hardly screams ambition.
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That would require him to be good enough to play Championship football. Is he?
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Agreed. First touch, pace and passing are not good enough for a good championship side.
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Came on here to see opinions on Goode. Find this comment a bit odd. Surely MK are one of the most ambitious clubs in the EFL currently?
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Good player not sure how though. Not particular quick. Not as good as Pidge in the air. Must have a good footballing brain. Solid defender. Always chatting/winding up forwards or moaning at the ref.
Got a long throw which isn't very long.
Won't miss him in a sentimental way (mercenary rather than legend) but will be hard to replace with a similar standard defender.
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Do you have anything to substantiate that claim?
Charlie is an excellent League 1 defender. He'll be a fans favourite for you.
Not blessed with pace or a range of passing, but in the top 4-5 CBs in L1 for his no nonsense defending, positioning and decision-making at the back.
Don't play it around and out from the back though. That ain't his game.
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He is quick enough. Lack of pace has never been an issue imo. Half of the best centre back pairing in League One.
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In terms of ambition, our owners are chucking significant amounts of money towards all things football related at the club. Coaching team, playing team, millions spent on the training ground and the fan experience as well. They want premier league football in a short space of time. In my opinion, way, way too optimistic but I guess it doesn't get much more ambitious than that. I'd be surprised if we weren't a consistent mid-table Champ team in a few years.
On Goode, probably opposite to the type of player we'd have signed a few years ago, but under Warne, the type he loves. None of that passing it around at the back nonsense that we had to endure under Russ Martin.
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The main thing holding us back is attendances, as we've known for a while. If we could get them up consistently we'd be laughing, because the rest of the club is a well-run commercial operation, but if we did get up to the Championship we'd be competing with clubs that were several times larger than us, so would essentially be fighting the tide the entire time to grow into a Championship club. Every player we could sign could be offered much more money - and the chance to play in front of more fans - than we could offer.
I don't doubt that PW could make the numbers work if we did go up, but the truth is that we're too small to be a viable second-tier side at the moment. As bleak as it sounds, where we finished last season is probably our current peak, and we should be aiming for that next season too.
I do worry that last season will have made some fans think we should now be a playoff team every season, which ultimately will be almost impossible to achieve consistently. I'd be happy with mid table, and a lot more goals [or chances at the very least]
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Most of those with the inflated sense of expectation will be the casuals too who will complain loudly then slink back off to their premier league clubs.
It’s a generational thing. Our attendances have improved over our decade in the FL, in 15 years time they’ll improve again if we can continue getting families and youngsters through the door. The town and surrounding area is capable of providing Championship level crowds, it’s just a case of persuading those people to come and be Stevenage fans.
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Don’t forget he is also a short throw specialist
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Karl Robinson would be turning in his grave. Sideways passes in defence was his super sexy football
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Disagree regarding his range of passing, you don't get to the top level without being able to pass these days!
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He only looks better as he is next to Pidge and Freestone. His passing really isn't that good. Balders description of him is a fair one for me.
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Sorry to hurt your feeling poppet.
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Lincoln would have to want him in order for that to happen.
He’s gone to a club that will probably double his wage and finish in the top 6.
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We can when they can offer significantly more money than us. I imagine their wage bill last season was close to, if not bigger than ours, and that was in L2
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That's my mind made up.
Season ticket already in the bin
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58 mins since the season tickets went on sale, congrats, must be a new record 😂
👏👏👏
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Actually just realised we will be after a replacement as Sweeney gone and assume Taylor will be a back up.TBH no names spring to mind but hope Leon work has magic.
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Nathan Thompson went to them , I think for more dosh and got a bad injury in just a few days, hope that does not happen but CG not getting any younger so can't blame him.PS reality is we can not just compete with most clubs salary wise
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Yep very true - it's what "punching above our weight" in L1 means I'm afraid.
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Financially, we can’t get anywhere near MK Dons
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We got a 28 year head start on them, what were we doing with that time
Edited by Freemo at 12:11:28 on 3rd June 2026
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