Curtis Main

[jjmick]

His contract is up at the end of the season, would you renew his contract or not? and why?

Personally, depending on the wage he would be on, I would as I feel he has some potential that we could benefit from.

[D_F_C]

I would keep him, i doubt he'll demand a massive wage, but i would warn against complacency

[DL5]

His contract is up at the end of the season, would you renew his contract or not? and why?

Personally, depending on the wage he would be on, I would as I feel he has some potential that we could benefit from.

I'd keep him as a cheap squad player, I doubt he's going to be anything "special" now. Burst onto the scene at 15 in league 2 and blossomed into a fringe player in the BSP at 18

[reidy93]

if i was the manager i would get rid because even though his attitude has improve slightly i still it could be improved. He has gone from being one of the best prospects around to being fairly average even below average. I rate the like of mcready,barnes and smith more than main.

If we did keep though i would look to ship him out on loan.

[al_quaker]

In the last 2 home games, he's played well. If he can carry on like that, he'll be a useful player to have, and well worth another contract.

[Quakerz]

I'd judge him over the next 3 months.

[fat tony]

I'd keep him. At the end of the day he's still only 18 and far from the finished article. He's a decent backup striker and hopefully can push on in his development while he's in that role.

I do think he needs to do some growing up though, a good loan spell where he's banging in the goals would do him the world of good.

[Robbie Painter]

I'd judge him over the next 3 months.

What Quakerz says.

Its time for Main to step up now, his last two home performances have been promising but he needs that & more to earn a deal for next season.

[wylam_rangers]

I'd judge him over the next 3 months.

What Quakerz says.

Its time for Main to step up now, his last two home performances have been promising but he needs that & more to earn a deal for next season.

I think he's realised that he needs to win us back - after Penney left he took himself for granted.

[Darlo_Pete]

It could work in our favour. Main has till the end of the season to impress and warrant a new contract offer. If a decision had to made at this moment, I'd not renew. Hope he proves me wrong.

[Spyman]

I'd keep him. At the end of the day he's still only 18 and far from the finished article. He's a decent backup striker and hopefully can push on in his development while he's in that role.

I do think he needs to do some growing up though, a good loan spell where he's banging in the goals would do him the world of good.

What he said. 18 is still incredibly young and there's plenty of time for development yet.

I sometimes think that just because Wayne Rooney and the like burst onto the scene at 16 etc that people begin to think that if you haven't peaked by the time you're 18 then you're no good.

David Beckham, as an example, was 17 when he made his professional debut for Man Utd, but didn't establish himself in their side until he was 21.

[cameron-darlo]

look at carroll at newcastle, he's 22 and has only just started showing what he can do.

i'm confident main will do something similar for darlo if we keep hold of him.

[bedaledarlo]

He's scored 2 once and been MOTM once in his last two games. He is 18 and cheap.

I really do question what some Darlo fans want sometimes

[BishopQuaker]

He's scored 2 once and been MOTM once in his last two games. He is 18 and cheap.

I really do question what some Darlo fans want sometimes

He's not the kind of cheap 18 year old most of them would like.

[Jazz Maverick]

He's scored 2 once and been MOTM once in his last two games. He is 18 and cheap.

I really do question what some Darlo fans want sometimes

Dont kid yourself that you are in any way the voice of reason though, ok bedale?

On subject, Main should be kept if he carries his recent form through the rest of the season. However, if the bored looking, shoudler shrugging, attitude returns he should be shipped out.

[bedaledarlo]

I support the players Jazz, especially those who truly want to make it here, thats what I thought being a fan was about. I make no apologies for it.

As such I reiterate that Chris Senior is an excellent player and invite anyone else to contradict me.

Look at Coop's post match comments and tell me he doesn't think Chandler is excellent.

Its an opinions board, but it is amusing in the extreme that someone as abusive on this message board as you tend to be can talk about voices of reason!

[BUSHEAD]

He's scored 2 once and been MOTM once in his last two games. He is 18 and cheap.

I really do question what some Darlo fans want sometimes

He's not the kind of cheap 18 year old most of them would like.

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[Jazz Maverick]

I support the players Jazz, especially those who truly want to make it here, thats what I thought being a fan was about. I make no apologies for it.

Whats that got to do with whether Main should be offered a contract or not? Do you know him personally or something? If Main keeps up his recent work on the field, people will support him, if he goes back to his cant be arsed stage theyll want him gone.

As such I reiterate that Chris Senior is an excellent player and invite anyone else to contradict me.

What the fuck does Chris Senior have to do with this thread or Curtis Main's contract?

Look at Coop's post match comments and tell me he doesn't think Chandler is excellent.

The fact Chandler has barely figured would suggest Cooper doesnt think he is excellent. Also, learn another adjective other than 'excellent' will you. Its vaguely embarrassing watching you describe alright players like Chandler as excellent.

[1Superlidds]

I would keep him for next season, he has had as tough a baptism into the pro game as any kid will get. Straight in to the first team of a club in administration and not even having reached 16, then expected to play a regular part in a team that remained on its uppers which never saw any settling of squad.

This season should have seen him able to take a back spot and just be brought in as and when he is needed not being considered as a regular frontliner, however he remains in the starting line up. Far better that we had a consistent and regular forward line with cover so he could go on loan to a semi decent non-league club or to play for a League club reserve team (as he did at Bury) and work on his game without the pressures from the supporters.

With no reserve team to fall back into, where the kids should go to as an intermediate step before the First Team its been tough for the youth team players coming through but on the whole they have done fine, they just need a lil more support and a lil less pressure.

[Beano]

The lad is barely 18 years old, what do some fans actually expect?

His biggest issue is that he was overexposed and over-relied upon too early. He now has a weight of expectation from the supporters that is unjustified.

He may not be ready for a regular place in the starting line up for another 3 seasons, but as long as he is capable of developing to the appropriate level and can contribute to the squad I don't see the problem.

[hodgie1]

I would keep him for next season, he has had as tough a baptism into the pro game as any kid will get. Straight in to the first team of a club in administration and not even having reached 16, then expected to play a regular part in a team that remained on its uppers which never saw any settling of squad.

This season should have seen him able to take a back spot and just be brought in as and when he is needed not being considered as a regular frontliner, however he remains in the starting line up. Far better that we had a consistent and regular forward line with cover so he could go on loan to a semi decent non-league club or to play for a League club reserve team (as he did at Bury) and work on his game without the pressures from the supporters.

With no reserve team to fall back into, where the kids should go to as an intermediate step before the First Team its been tough for the youth team players coming through but on the whole they have done fine, they just need a lil more support and a lil less pressure.

i agree, id keep him, m smith, and mcready for definate, j gray needs to up a gear, barnes hasnt figured at all so i think he'll go, out of the next batch, i think nick thompson, p gray, dan burn and lee collings will be there or there abouts, poss baxter is an outside bet - like lidds say the youngsters need a bit more support rather than getting slaughtered on here - its a huge jump from youth team footie to the first team - fans need to be patient -

[wylam_rangers]

I would keep him for next season, he has had as tough a baptism into the pro game as any kid will get. Straight in to the first team of a club in administration and not even having reached 16, then expected to play a regular part in a team that remained on its uppers which never saw any settling of squad.

This season should have seen him able to take a back spot and just be brought in as and when he is needed not being considered as a regular frontliner, however he remains in the starting line up. Far better that we had a consistent and regular forward line with cover so he could go on loan to a semi decent non-league club or to play for a League club reserve team (as he did at Bury) and work on his game without the pressures from the supporters.

With no reserve team to fall back into, where the kids should go to as an intermediate step before the First Team its been tough for the youth team players coming through but on the whole they have done fine, they just need a lil more support and a lil less pressure.

i agree, id keep him, m smith, and mcready for definate, j gray needs to up a gear, barnes hasnt figured at all so i think he'll go, out of the next batch, i think nick thompson, p gray, dan burn and lee collings will be there or there abouts, poss baxter is an outside bet - like lidds say the youngsters need a bit more support rather than getting slaughtered on here - its a huge jump from youth team footie to the first team - fans need to be patient -

Flipp. When the kids step up from the YT to pro do they get a 2yr pro deal or is it 1yr with a year's optional extension? What options do we have when their 2yr "baby pro" deal is up and how much hold do we have on the 2nd yr pros?

[MikeinBlack]

I see no reason why he shouldn't stay. He could improve and break into the starting line up on a regular basis, if that doesn't happen then he is always going to be a useful bench warmer or cover if we get a host of injuries/suspensions/fixture pile up (like in Jan/Feb this year!). He certainly isn't going to command any high wages so is a relatively cheap option.

[Beano]

I see no reason why he shouldn't stay. He could improve and break into the starting line up on a regular basis, if that doesn't happen then he is always going to be a useful bench warmer or cover if we get a host of injuries/suspensions/fixture pile up (like in Jan/Feb this year!). He certainly isn't going to command any high wages so is a relatively cheap option.

Exactly. I'd much rather have the likes of Curtis Main and Michael Smith filling the squad than aged, journeymen such as Lee Thorpe, Jefferson Louis and Sean Gregan.

1. They are home-grown.
2. They are significantly cheaper than the journeymen.
3. They have a potential re-sale value.

[OHDFC]

Exactly. I'd much rather have the likes of Curtis Main and Michael Smith filling the squad than aged, journeymen such as Lee Thorpe, Jefferson Louis and Sean Gregan.

1. They are home-grown.
2. They are significantly cheaper than the journeymen.
3. They have a potential re-sale value.

Would that be the home-grown, cheaper than the journeymen and sold for a substantial fee, aged journeyman Sean Gregan?

[PierremontQuaker03]

The lad is barely 18 years old, what do some fans actually expect?

His biggest issue is that he was overexposed and over-relied upon too early. He now has a weight of expectation from the supporters that is unjustified.

He may not be ready for a regular place in the starting line up for another 3 seasons, but as long as he is capable of developing to the appropriate level and can contribute to the squad I don't see the problem.

I agree - if he had banged a few goals in already then he would not be with us next season someone would have taken a punt on him. Hopefully we sill get a good season ou of him if he does move on in the future

[Beano]

Exactly. I'd much rather have the likes of Curtis Main and Michael Smith filling the squad than aged, journeymen such as Lee Thorpe, Jefferson Louis and Sean Gregan.

1. They are home-grown.
2. They are significantly cheaper than the journeymen.
3. They have a potential re-sale value.

Would that be the home-grown, cheaper than the journeymen and sold for a substantial fee, aged journeyman Sean Gregan?

In reference to those clamouring for his signing this season.

[Darlo.For.Life]

He may of missed 2 sitters today but you can't criticize his work rate and passion for Darlington FC. Nearly a cracker of a goal in the early stages but well saved. He just needs to keep his head up

[Quakerz]

He may of missed 2 sitters today but you can't criticize his work rate and passion for Darlington FC. Nearly a cracker of a goal in the early stages but well saved. He just needs to keep his head up

Yes then he might get some fooking direction on his headers. Couldn't question his workrate today or on Monday, but his finishing has been laughable. On Monday we SHOULD have had 6 or 7 but didn't, and today we created enough to grab a well deserved win but didn't.

[Darlo_Pete]

Poorish again today. I don't think Cooper can afford to keep him in the team any longer. We need a regular goalscorer, sadly that's something Curtis has never been.