What about Aaron Murphy? does anyone know if we are trying to re-sign him?

I assume that Blanch has signed for next season, it would be 'red faced' PR if not, as he is on the season ticket 'adverts'.

I think he has signed

great news and pleased to hear that hendo has got a contract, played a big part in getting us in the play offs
he has restyled his play

Totally agree. He must have been working hard in training because as you say he's improved greatly. I'm glad his non- stop tackling and hard running into much bigger men hasn't gone unnoticed this season with his award by the Wakey express. He never takes a backwards step and has real bottle

I'll stand up to be slated here, but I do not see what he offers that a younger prospect from the NL doesn't. Limited skill level, reasonable tackler, running at times is awful. His main distinction has been an upped effort rate over recent times, arguably coincidental with contract renewal. I can live with the argument of him being value - if he's cheaper than the equivalent replacement from NL, fair enough, but I don't see the need for a two year contract. I'm pretty sure his effort was not as high when he last had the luxury of a longer contract, and I can't see that we'd be in the position of having to be beat other clubs off with a stick to resign him this time next year if we went for the one year option.

3 things to consider:

1 He has played this season mostly in his best position - second row. This is where his work rate comes into its own.
2 As said elsewhere, he misses few tackles and makes few errors. OK he's not very 'dynamic' with the ball - but they can't all be.
3 He is a very decent chap. I know that sounds a bit psycophantic, but it is one of the elements considered strongly by our football committee and good characters in the dressing room are a real bonus.

Overall, and bearing in mind that this is just one small piece of the jigsaw, I am satisfied that this is a good move.

I can accept 3 is perfectly valid factor to be considered. I think 1 and 2 get overstated though. His workrate has been decent when he's played this season, but not as great as some, in an effort to lavish praise on anyone who has donend a Wakey shirt, have suggested. That's about as good as he's got though since c2006, and in between he's slacked when playing for a place and/or contract haven't been so much at stake. My main argument is why 2 years?

I've said on another thread, but I'm not convinced by Henderson either. Hard working, but not got enough for me.

I think its to create a team environment its no good having 22 over priced prima donnas who arnt playing every week and then bitching about it. The team./squad needs some solid team players.

I like Henson never ever takes a step back OK he could do with passing now and again but you know what you are getting no nonsence and a trier every game that will do for me thanks.