It’s such a shame. The lad has genuine ability and aptitude for the game.

Problem here is age, on this occasion there is no way around it. With only a few competitive games under his belt he still has a bit to learn.

Now that alone wouldn’t put me off. But as you say we are not short of wingers so realistically we can’t offer him the chances or the money he probably deserves.

Despite Scarlett’s jibe on this occasion a small wage is all we can offer. The question is at 32?? I think can he accept that he’s never likely to get a big pay day.

If I were Kyle I’d look at getting a good deal with an ambitious Championship club, where I think he’d be brilliant or if he’s lucky he might find a winger light SL club.

I’d love to keep him as I think he’s a really good player but it will be tight if we do. Hard one.

My opinion is

Murphy
Kershaw
Taufua
Lineham/Kay

Kershaw did excellent end of 2022. Will be interesting to see who Mash goes with between Kershaw and Taufua as tbh I do want to see what Taufua can bring despite being happy with Kershaw.

On form it’s got to be Kershaw.

I go with the coach but I can’t deny I’d be disappointed with Mash if he didn’t.

For me Kershaw was one of the stand outs both at the end if this season and the previous one.

He’s not error prone never really was, and he’s not raw, he’s an accomplished winger with a blockbusting style all his own.

I think Taufua needs to be given a chance pre-season to show what he can do.
We know what Kershaw can do and he does it really well, Taufua had a game and a half to show us what he can do. I'd be starting him in the pre-season games and then let's make a judgement call after that.

Have you missed some out Wollo between Kay & Lineham?
Also, I'd have Kersh in 2nd behind Murph.