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Originally Posted by baldy

I think it helps Coleman know where he stands with what positions he needs to replace early on rather than wasting 2 months hoping a player signs and then tells you he is off elsewhere and more importantly helps get players who want to play for the club rather than letting a players agent tout his player round getting a better deal all summer!

I just do not get this line of argument at all. Surely Coleman knows what "positions he needs to replace" because he thinks he can find a better player for that position; not because the current player has not yet signed a contract.

And how can the manager - or anyone else - know which players "want to play for the club"? It may be they want to play for the club simply because no-one else will have them.

In any case, a footballer's career is a relatively short one - and can be cut even shorter by injury. Surely it is only right that they have an opportunity to secure the best deal while they can.