AFC Wimbledon boss answers question over contract talks + praises former Charlton striker

AFC Wimbledon manager Mark Robinson says there have been no contract talks with any of his squad.

Top-scorer Joe Pigott is due to be a free agent at the end of June at the League One club, who head into today’s home game against Charlton in the League One relegation zone.

Asked if any conversations had been started with the players whose deals are in the final months, Robinson said: “No, not at the moment.

“I was made aware last week of what players’ contracts were and who is due to be up. But there hasn’t been any conversation on that. The players haven’t spoken to me. They are focusing on staying up, which is a positive thing.”

Pigott has scored 15 goals this season but has gone eight matches without a goal.

Robinson said: “He’s had some chances and his performances have been excellent. On Tuesday [a 1-1 draw with Wigan] he was excellent. We’ve got to find ways to support him with goals.

“Joe is an excellent footballer. My person opinion is that he is not and out and out targetman. He’s probably a 12 to 14 goals a season man. He has quality link up play. Not only can he get goals, he can get assists – and that is a massive plus as well.”

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