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Re: Retained list
Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 11:31 am
by Big_Bluebird
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Re: Retained list
Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 11:36 am
by McMark
Good men are hard to find and even harder to replace.
Wham bam, thank you Sam it’s been a ball

Re: Retained list
Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 11:54 am
by WalneyOne
Thanks Sam.
Epitomised commitment, thats all you can ask from a player.
Re: Retained list
Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 11:58 am
by Broughton Fan
Sam Folley a genuine club man who has always done his best for the club and true supporters don’t hold him responsible for the relegation,best wishes for the future sam
Re: Retained list
Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 12:28 pm
by Cokey
Best wishes for the future Sam.
Re: Retained list
Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 12:53 pm
by Barrow afc 2018
Three words Sam Honour, Privilege and Pleasure.
Re: Retained list
Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 1:08 pm
by ForeverABluebird
Can’t help but feel for Sam after he was thrown in the lions den, I’ll be honest I’d of been quite happy with him getting a one year deal to get back on the pitch but with his injury last year I understand why we parted ways, his commitment and hard work cannot be understated, a true grafter who gave everything on and off the pitch.
Re: Retained list
Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 1:22 pm
by pjdaly
Absolute, total, 100% ditto to all tributes made above to Sam Foley.
Re: Retained list
Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 3:10 pm
by dodger
Top player and a massive miss this year due to his injury. Good luck Sam and I’m sure there’s a future for you in the game!
Re: Retained list
Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 10:01 pm
by ossickbluebird
Thanks Sam, the only player in the entire squad that gave his all in every game he played, the rest, charlatans and mercenaries
Re: Retained list
Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 10:18 pm
by Big_Bluebird
Jake Rooney
Re: Retained list
Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 11:28 pm
by sambino
ossickbluebird wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2026 10:01 pm
Thanks Sam, the only player in the entire squad that gave his all in every game he played, the rest, charlatans and mercenaries
Canavan should have been moved on end of last season. Class act first couple of years.
Sam was a superb player the injuries to him and others this season cost us massively
Re: Retained list
Posted: Sat May 16, 2026 8:33 am
by LCBAFC40
If the club want to build a squad capable of returning to the EFL the time for sentiment or fans favourites is over. Rebuild, keep players good enough and hungry for the fight ahead. Massive season awaits.
Re: Retained list
Posted: Sat May 16, 2026 11:45 am
by Cokey
LCBAFC40 wrote: ↑Sat May 16, 2026 8:33 am
If the club want to build a squad capable of returning to the EFL the time for sentiment or fans favourites is over. Rebuild, keep players good enough and hungry for the fight ahead. Massive season awaits.
Totally agree.
Also less of the “Let’s sign so and so who was good in League One/Two 5 years ago” but is now on his way down. More of the “Let’s sign this young lad, who has the potential to do well, and make it in the EFL”
Under 23s who are hungry to do well, want to give their all and have the potential to play at a higher level.
Re: Retained list
Posted: Sat May 16, 2026 1:44 pm
by Hitthebar22
Cokey wrote: ↑Sat May 16, 2026 11:45 am
LCBAFC40 wrote: ↑Sat May 16, 2026 8:33 am
If the club want to build a squad capable of returning to the EFL the time for sentiment or fans favourites is over. Rebuild, keep players good enough and hungry for the fight ahead. Massive season awaits.
Totally agree.
Also less of the “Let’s sign so and so who was good in League One/Two 5 years ago” but is now on his way down. More of the “Let’s sign this young lad, who has the potential to do well, and make it in the EFL”
Under 23s who are hungry to do well, want to give their all and have the potential to play at a higher level.
We need someone in the team who is a dead ball expert.
Our deliveries into the box from free kicks and corners was substandard last year.
Someone good in that department can be a potent weapon