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General Category => Altrincham FC First Team => Topic started by: robininstockport on May 19, 2022, 09:40:08 AM
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As far as I know the following are the confirmed signed players
Goalkeepers
Byrne
Gould
Defenders
Baines
Cooper
Mullarkey
Barrows
Roxburgh
Brockbank
Midfielders
Lundstram
Marriott
Osbourne
Pringle
Attackers
Colclough
Dinanga
Hulme
Hussain
Jackson
Kosylo
Morton
I'll try to keep the list up to date
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Great idea RiS.
Looking pretty sparce atm 😉
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Great idea RiS.
Looking pretty sparce atm 😉
Got the makings of a fantastic 5-a-side team though.
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Don't we have Gould
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What about Jackson and Morgan? Are they in contract?
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What about Jackson and Morgan? Are they in contract?
They may well be but we haven't been told for sure yet afaik?
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What about Jackson and Morgan? Are they in contract?
They may well be but we haven't been told for sure yet afaik?
I certainly think Morgan was put on a contract to cover next season, I fear the same is the case for Dinanga
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I'll only adding players when it's fact not here say, rumour or anything other than fact
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I was under the impression Toby Mullarkey had signed a two year contract to discourage Portsmouth’s interest.
Is this fact or rumour?
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Judging by Parky's comments at the awards meeting, I don't think he's actually signed up yet (and I believe he's gone on holiday?)
PS. Think the contract thing came from the Portsmouth newspaper.
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Updated
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Delighted to add Mullarkey to list
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What a relief!
Inspired move to make him vice captain too!
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Brilliant news.
Get Ferguson tied down and we've got the makings of a great spine already.
Keep 'em coming!
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Brilliant news.
Get Ferguson tied down and we've got the makings of a great spine already.
Keep 'em coming!
Ferguson should want to sign on given the conveyor belt to the FL that is developing. He looks the real deal to me.
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Relief. Was worried by the delay. Never doubted the Portsmouth newspaper hack.
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I think Brad Jackson has another year too mate
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I think Brad Jackson has another year too mate
I still think he has a role to play here once he's fit.
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I think Brad Jackson has another year too mate
I still think he has a role to play here once he's fit.
Quite possibly.
Just to get it straight in my own mind, we're now waiting/hoping to hear we've signed Mooney, Kosylo, Morgan and Ferguson plus a quality keeper and Perritt on a season long loan.
We've then got the basis of our squad.
Further signings to come during the PSFs right?
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The keeper is in the bag I believe. Maybe announced soon
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The keeper is in the bag I believe. Maybe announced soon
I'm intrigued...
Mooney is also a huge one - I'm sure he will have attracted the attention of bigger clubs this season.
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The keeper is in the bag I believe. Maybe announced soon
Massively important we sign quality in nets. Exciting news, but how long is soon?
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The keeper is in the bag I believe. Maybe announced soon
I'm intrigued...
Mooney is also a huge one - I'm sure he will have attracted the attention of bigger clubs this season.
Personally feel Kossy is more important to tie down.
Would be quality to have Kossy, Mooney and Ferguson signed up soon.
Looking forward to hearing who the new keeper is.
Hopefully sign two strong and pacey fullbacks. Who obviously can defend aswell.
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Mooney rumoured according to Southend fans to be heading there.
Strange move but would explain Stan sniffing about.
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Yes. They're saying Mooney and collymore are following eachother on twitter.
Just hope there's nothing in it.
Let's hope our next signing is Mooney! 😉
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It isn't. It's Matt Gould.
Plus confirmed that Morgan and Jackson are already under contract.
PS. Come on RiS. Keep up with the updates mate! 😂😂
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Updated.
Sorry for the delay Saughall
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Updated.
Sorry for the delay Saughall
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You're doing a great job mate! 😉
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I think it would be a huge loss if Dan Mooney leaves - especially for nothing too.
His inclusion in the team does tend to coincide with our upturns in form - and his absence the opposite - and his goal return has been excellent this season.
Let's hope Parky and Sorvs can work their magic and persuade him his future lies here on a full-time basis.
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Matt Gould confirmed as goal keeper coach. Does that mean Steve Drench is leaving us,
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I think it would be a huge loss if Dan Mooney leaves - especially for nothing too.
His inclusion in the team does tend to coincide with our upturns in form - and his absence the opposite - and his goal return has been excellent this season.
Let's hope Parky and Sorvs can work their magic and persuade him his future lies here on a full-time basis.
If Mooney does leave, I believe we’ll get some sort of compensation fee because of his age. Clearly it would be better if he stays though.
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Mooney was our main man for the last 3 months of the season & our key attacking outlet IMHO, so interest from bigger clubs at our level sadly comes as no surprise. I always thought we’d lose one of him or Colclough this summer, and possible replacements will have been looked with that in mind. We’ve had a good start to the summer in building the spine of the team so no need to panic if he does depart.
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I'd rather keep Mooney than sign anyone else - I think he could improve vastly with full-time football.
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Possibly Parky's looking to Jackson to replace him if he goes (sincerely hope he stays though).
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Possibly Parky's looking to Jackson to replace him if he goes (sincerely hope he stays though).
I really hope we can do better than Jackson to replace Mooney.
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Another player announcement tomorrow according to Twitter
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Possibly Parky's looking to Jackson to replace him if he goes (sincerely hope he stays though).
I really hope we can do better than Jackson to replace Mooney.
I agree - I like Jackson, but he's not going to replace a winger that's just scored 1 in every 3 games in the National League.
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Another player announcement tomorrow according to Twitter
Are we guessing Mooney, Kosylo or Ferguson?
(hopefully all three 😂😂)
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Possibly Parky's looking to Jackson to replace him if he goes (sincerely hope he stays though).
Unfortunately Jackson has a very poor fitness record, seems hes always getting injured, pity as he's a decent player.
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Possibly Parky's looking to Jackson to replace him if he goes (sincerely hope he stays though).
Unfortunately Jackson has a very poor fitness record, seems hes always getting injured, pity as he's a decent player.
Maybe training fulltime will increase fitness levels and reduce injuries.
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Possibly Parky's looking to Jackson to replace him if he goes (sincerely hope he stays though).
Unfortunately Jackson has a very poor fitness record, seems hes always getting injured, pity as he's a decent player.
Maybe training fulltime will increase fitness levels and reduce injuries.
I'm sure that's one of the factors in the club's thinking.
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Could do without being drip fed the info, but delighted that Kosylo has signed
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Agree with both your points wholeheartedly.
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I'm now convinced they're all signed up and this is just a massive social experiment :P
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Mooney and Ferguson now and a couple of full backs!
So that's another four or five days then!
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I'm now convinced they're all signed up and this is just a massive social experiment :P
Certainly keeps engagement high.
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I'm now convinced they're all signed up and this is just a massive social experiment :P
The same as most seasons then ;D
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I like the way they do it, it keeps us occupied during the close season, and keeps the chat going on here also.
I will be keen to find out which players we are signing who are new to us for next season, also. As well as the last season players changing to full time. Going to be interesting, plus we have the Nations League in June too, for those England fans amongst us. Then we have the start of the friendlies.
My own personal interests are Kyle Ferguson and Dan Mooney, assuming Ryan is still under contract, suspect and hope Dan Mooney will be next.
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As has been said before, it will be interesting to see what happens to those quite a few who were out on loan.
In other words, we're hearing about who's signing but who's going to be going bearing in mind, now we're full time, we've been told we're going to be operating with a much smaller, high quality, squad.
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As has been said before, it will be interesting to see what happens to those quite a few who were out on loan.
In other words, we're hearing about who's signing but who's going to be going bearing in mind, now we're full time, we've been told we're going to be operating with a much smaller, high quality, squad.
Yeah I assume there's going to be another released list at some point
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What sort of numbers are we looking at 18 to 20?
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I would have hoped so.
At any rate a lot fewer than the thirty odd (including loaned out players) we've got on the books at the moment).
PS. I read the article on the under eleven girls team success in reaching the final of their competition. It says altrincham community coach 'AJ' was there. Is this Leitch-Smith and if so, is he staying?
I remember a Morecambe fan saying, when he signed, that he was a good player who was unfortunately made of biscuits.
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I would have hoped so.
At any rate a lot fewer than the thirty odd (including loaned out players) we've got on the books at the moment).
PS. I read the article on the under eleven girls team success in reaching the final of their competition. It says altrincham community coach 'AJ' was there. Is this Leitch-Smith and if so, is he staying?
I remember a Morecambe fan saying, when he signed, that he was a good player who was unfortunately made of biscuits.
AJ is the ex Reserve keeper or maybe current
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Thanks for that HashtagAlty 👍
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I would have hoped so.
At any rate a lot fewer than the thirty odd (including loaned out players) we've got on the books at the moment).
PS. I read the article on the under eleven girls team success in reaching the final of their competition. It says altrincham community coach 'AJ' was there. Is this Leitch-Smith and if so, is he staying?
I remember a Morecambe fan saying, when he signed, that he was a good player who was unfortunately made of biscuits.
AJ is the ex Reserve keeper or maybe current
AJ is Andrew Jones, former Alty Youth/Reserve Team goalkeeper, now at West Didsbury & Chorlton. He is an Altrincham FC Community Sports coach, which is why he was at Vicarage Road last week.
Ryan Forde is the current Alty Reserves goalkeeper.
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Ryan Forde is the lad we signed up from the academy right? Wonder if he's pencilled in for the future? Didn't our reserve keeper go to a league club not so long back?
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Ryan Forde is the lad we signed up from the academy right? Wonder if he's pencilled in for the future? Didn't our reserve keeper go to a league club not so long back?
The youth keeper joined Salford. Not heard anything about his progress since then.
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Ryan Forde is the lad we signed up from the academy right? Wonder if he's pencilled in for the future? Didn't our reserve keeper go to a league club not so long back?
The youth keeper went to Salford. Not heard anything about his progress since then.
That's Joel Torrance. He has appeared on the bench for the first team at Salford City several times, without actually making an appearance, but he has turned out for Colne on loan, just as Ryan Forde has done, by coincidence.
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Rumours still circulating of this Young keeper coming in; but I imagine we'll continue to drip through extensions/new FT contracts and then see a flurry of signings on 1st when contract expire.
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You're probably right. Hope Mooney is one of those who drips through before then then.
By the way, do we have an idea of who the young keeper could be? There was talk of the lad at Curzon at one time.
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Mooney announced he's leaving
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Mooney announced he's leaving
The Southend rumours were more than just smoke then.
Bad news.
Having said that however, I'm sure it's not come as too much of a surprise to Parky and no doubt he's planned accordingly.
As hashtag said, we'll find out at the end of the month.
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What a side step. Eh. Shame given we bought him.
Hope it works better than the last winger who learnt to love football before disappearing into obscurity
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Shame about mooney southend must want a left footed right winger which is rare.
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I think Dan has been amazing this season but it wasn't too long ago we were all a little concerned about his injury woes.
It's a shame but we move on.
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Shame about mooney southend must want a left footed right winger which is rare.
More money, and Essex girls on tap. Can't really blame him.
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https://www.altrinchamfc.com/news/blow-for-alty-as-dan-bids-farewell-and-signs-for-southend
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Really odd this. Not even the pull of a big club as such. If Alty had stayed part time it would have been understandable. Thought he’d have stayed with us next season if Southend was the only offer on the table and waited for something better. Moving on it’s probably best we concentrate on those committed to the cause. Thanks Dan for your time with us. He is a loss but we’ve secured several vital players so far so not the end of the world.
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Could point to us not being able to hold our own money wise even with some clubs in debt, hope not. If he wants to go then fair do's, occasionally unplayable, occasionally not in games quite as much as i'd like
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What a side step. Eh. Shame given we bought him.
Hope it works better than the last winger who learnt to love football before disappearing into obscurity
Can’t say I honestly hope it works out better for him than it did for JJ. Thank him for his time with us and his contribution. it’s best to find out whose committed to the Alty cause and who isn’t and concentrate on those individuals.
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Believe that even though he's out of contract we'll get a bit of compo as he is only 22.
It won't be very much I suspect but every little helps.
I wonder how much it's likely to be?
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It's a blow no doubt about it but no player is bigger than the club we move on.
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I'm not going to lie - I'm absolutely gutted about this and it's one hell of a signing for Southend.
Given the sideways element of the move, I'm sure he'll get some stick when he lines up against us in a navy blue shirt (he'll score of course).
He had the platform to continue developing well here with full-time football under a management team with a great track record - I can't help but feel he might have moved 12 months too soon and perhaps got himself a truly big move into the Football League next year.
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Que ABBA’s “Mooney, Mooney, Mooney, in a rich man’s world” when we play them next season
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Mooney (money) makes the vould go round, it makes the vould go round. its a bit of a cabaret! SBL
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I'm not going to lie - I'm absolutely gutted about this and it's one hell of a signing for Southend.
Given the sideways element of the move, I'm sure he'll get some stick when he lines up against us in a navy blue shirt (he'll score of course).
He had the platform to continue developing well here with full-time football under a management team with a great track record - I can't help but feel he might have moved 12 months too soon and perhaps got himself a truly big move into the Football League next year.
My sentiments exactly.
I think he's been smooth talked into this by collymore myself but I too believe it would have been in his better long term interest to have moved on in twelve months to, possibly, a league club.
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Given his injury record maaybe he is better off taking the money when it’s available? Real shame though. I’m still fearful colclough may leave, albeit for a fee, and then we are on the hunt for a couple of new wingers. I think it is essential we hang on to one of them so even more nervous now.
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Losing one goalscoring winger is tough enough to take, but losing Colclough too would be hugely damaging; they're one hell of a duo and I think we'll appreciate that even more once they're gone.
Thankfully there seems to be a lot of wing options on the market, however we'd all obviously prefer to keep the players that are already embedded here.
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He was very good for Alty but he certainly isn’t irreplaceable. I would be more worried if we had lost Kossy or Ryan. Dan was a little too left foot reliable for me. I’m hoping Kyle Ferguson can be signed up.
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He sounds positively euphoric...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpdOvv6Jlpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpdOvv6Jlpg)
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Listening to his interview you would have thought he was dragged down to Southend. Cheer up ffs you got what you obviously wanted.
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I think it’s sad that he could’ve been a hero in anew era here rather than joining a club which isn’t the most stable to say the least.
He’ll be a smaller fish in a bigger pond there. It’ll go the same way as Jordan Hulme this one.
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Crikey, that interview was awful - body language was not the best. Maybe that's just the way Dan is.
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Scored the goal at Boston that brought us back to the NL and after a quiet ( like the crowd !) last season , has been excellent and is a big loss and could be quite difficult to replace with someone of his class . It obviously looks like he's had his head turned by Collymoremoney but like the rest say the grass isn't always greener .
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Crikey, that interview was awful - body language was not the best. Maybe that's just the way Dan is.
Seen it a million times in my day job (recruiter).
Gone for the money and a fresh challenge, push himself out of his comfort zone etc etc - but deep down he's wondered if he's done the right thing.
Time will tell.
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It really doesn't matter why he went, he's gone because he didn't want to be at Alty enough.
Parky has already made it crystal clear that everyone who is in the squad next season will be there because they're totally committed.
However good he was for us he saw his future elsewhere probably on more money. I fully understand that and wish him well but it's interesting that Mullarkey, who potentially had a better offer but clearly respected the career advice he no doubt received from the manager, chose to stay.
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It really doesn't matter why he went, he's gone because he didn't want to be at Alty enough.
Parky has already made it crystal clear that everyone who is in the squad next season will be there because they're totally committed.
However good he was for us he saw his future elsewhere probably on more money. I fully understand that and wish him well but it's interesting that Mullarkey, who potentially had a better offer but clearly respected the career advice he no doubt received from the manager, chose to stay.
Agree with this, once I feel a bit less sore about it then yes, we don't want people that don't want to be here. We clearly made him a good offer and he chose elsewhere.
Being fair to him, if Southend are giving the league a real go next season - and we know he's good at this level - then I'm sure he'll be a success there.
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Just as a tangent to the Mooney transfer, I see that he's signed up for two years with an 'option in the club's favour'.
Would it be an idea for our signings to have this option in their contracts to prevent players leaving for nothing? The extra year could be triggered if someone was going to pounce and we could get a fee.
If someone wants to go badly enough we shouldn't stop them but not for nothing!
Just a thought.
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Just as a tangent to the Mooney transfer, I see that he's signed up for two years with an 'option in the club's favour'.
Would it be an idea for our signings to have this option in their contracts to prevent players leaving for nothing? The extra year could be triggered if someone was going to pounce and we could get a fee.
If someone wants to go badly enough we shouldn't stop them but not for nothing!
Just a thought.
Yeah I suspect we'd look at this - it's slightly safer than offering them two years and extending halfway through (as with Colclough)
Unfortunately this year is a real anomaly that couldn't be helped on our side, as we didn't really know what we could offer people until recently.
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Brilliant news.
Get Ferguson tied down and we've got the makings of a great spine already.
Keep 'em coming!
It's looking a distinct possibility that Ferguson might be wanted by Barrow. If he does go there, would Jonesy be available and fancy a return? He only left for FT football as far as I remember.
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Updated with a name I never thought I'd be adding. Mega, mega signing
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Undisclosed fee:
https://www.crewealex.net/news/2022/may/lundstram-july-1st/ (https://www.crewealex.net/news/2022/may/lundstram-july-1st/)
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I know I've already mentioned this, but when do we think we might hear something about what's happening to all those players we've got out on loan or on dual registration?
Surely they're all on their way given we'll be running with a much smaller squad?
Possibly the end of the month when contracts expire?
What do we think?
PS. When is our new CEO being unveiled?
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I know I've already mentioned this, but when do we think we might hear something about what's happening to all those players we've got out on loan or on dual registration?
Surely they're all on their way given we'll be running with a much smaller squad?
Possibly the end of the month when contracts expire?
What do we think?
PS. When is our new CEO being unveiled?
I wonder where dual reg will be more prevailent this year to keep players ticking over
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It's a possibility but with a squad of, say 18 to 20, and 16 in a matchday squad is it likely?
We've got lots out on loan who I can't see in the new squad and if, like the end of this last season, we needed reinforcements, we'll turn to loans like we have before surely.
Consequently, I'm expecting a lot of departures.
Could be totally wrong of course 😂
(but it would be nice to know) .
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Updated.
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Tweet
Altrincham FC
@altrinchamfc
Kyle Ferguson @kyoferg has rejected our offer & will be signing for an EFL club.
The club would like to thank Kyle for his contribution to a successful season for the Robins in the Vanarama National League and wish him all the best in his new venture.
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Oh well. Can't say I'm very surprised.
Good luck to him in his future career.
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Tweet
Altrincham FC
@altrinchamfc
Kyle Ferguson @kyoferg has rejected our offer & will be signing for an EFL club.
The club would like to thank Kyle for his contribution to a successful season for the Robins in the Vanarama National League and wish him all the best in his new venture.
Drat but yeah absolutely makes sense. All the best.
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Updated. Guess Roxburgh is a mid fielder?
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Updated. Guess Roxburgh is a mid fielder?
Full back - prefers right, but can play left.
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So that's three right backs and no (first position) left backs?
Guessing Parky knows one of them at least can settle on the left.
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Pity Ferguson doesn’t want to sign but not really surprised, I’m convinced that lad will get into the Big time. Good luck Kyle.
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Jamie Morgan failed to make the 1 step up, so strange one. A James Berry / Lewis Salmon perhaps.
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Still waiting for the striker/goal threat we could really do with.
That signing will not be an easy one to achieve/get right but I'm positive it just has to be on the cards before August.
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Still waiting for the striker/goal threat we could really do with.
That signing will not be an easy one to achieve/get right but I'm positive it just has to be on the cards before August.
I'm more concerned that we sign a decent goalkeeper.
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Still waiting for the striker/goal threat we could really do with.
That signing will not be an easy one to achieve/get right but I'm positive it just has to be on the cards before August.
I'm more concerned that we sign a decent goalkeeper.
Yep I agree, not the easiest of positions to fill. I know he wasn’t the long term answer but I’m assuming Steve Drench has moved on due to Goulds new role at the club.
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Still waiting for the striker/goal threat we could really do with.
That signing will not be an easy one to achieve/get right but I'm positive it just has to be on the cards before August.
I'm more concerned that we sign a decent goalkeeper.
Yep I agree, not the easiest of positions to fill. I know he wasn’t the long term answer but I’m assuming Steve Drench has moved on due to Goulds new role at the club.
I'm not sure that Drench isn't a full-time goalkeeping coach.
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Amended
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Still waiting for the striker/goal threat we could really do with.
That signing will not be an easy one to achieve/get right but I'm positive it just has to be on the cards before August.
I'm more concerned that we sign a decent goalkeeper.
I'm not, by a long way.
Perhaps we do need another keeper but they are much easier to get, within our likely budget, than the sort of wide forward and striker we are crying out for in the squad now Mooney has gone and we only have Dinanga as back up for Hulme.
I'd be very surprised if Parky isn't looking to get Dinanga out on loan to free up some budget to help with this. Releasing most of those out on loan might also help in this respect.
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We went through the same nonsense last summer.
People saying we'd struggle because we hadn't recruited, when most teams hadn't even started yet.
We've obviously done some business early because we've got more to do than the average club, but there's still plenty to be done and it will happen.
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We went through the same nonsense last summer.
People saying we'd struggle because we hadn't recruited, when most teams hadn't even started yet.
We've obviously done some business early because we've got more to do than the average club, but there's still plenty to be done and it will happen.
In Parky we trust. We could have an entire squad in place now but that would be meaningless if it was strewn with poor signings.
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We went through the same nonsense last summer.
People saying we'd struggle because we hadn't recruited, when most teams hadn't even started yet.
We've obviously done some business early because we've got more to do than the average club, but there's still plenty to be done and it will happen.
Although I might have come across as being negative, I certainly don't disagree with you Marple.
You're quite right right to say there's plenty of time.
However I think I'm correct in highlighting what we need and, imvho, a keeper would be about the third most important signing we need to make.
As rorysgrandad said, in Parky we trust and I'm sure that if potential improvements are available, he'll be in there trying to bring them in.
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We went through the same nonsense last summer.
People saying we'd struggle because we hadn't recruited, when most teams hadn't even started yet.
We've obviously done some business early because we've got more to do than the average club, but there's still plenty to be done and it will happen.
And we struggled for a striker until Christmas
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We went through the same nonsense last summer.
People saying we'd struggle because we hadn't recruited, when most teams hadn't even started yet.
We've obviously done some business early because we've got more to do than the average club, but there's still plenty to be done and it will happen.
And we struggled for a striker until Christmas
We recruited a highly rated striker in time for the start of the season. Unfortunately it was Marcus Dinanga.
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We went through the same nonsense last summer.
People saying we'd struggle because we hadn't recruited, when most teams hadn't even started yet.
We've obviously done some business early because we've got more to do than the average club, but there's still plenty to be done and it will happen.
And we struggled for a striker until Christmas
We recruited a highly rated striker in time for the start of the season. Unfortunately it was Marcus Dinanga.
Miaow!!
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We went through the same nonsense last summer.
People saying we'd struggle because we hadn't recruited, when most teams hadn't even started yet.
We've obviously done some business early because we've got more to do than the average club, but there's still plenty to be done and it will happen.
And we struggled for a striker until Christmas
We recruited a highly rated striker in time for the start of the season. Unfortunately it was Marcus Dinanga.
He does look the part. However I’m still waiting as that great philosopher Diana Ross once said.
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Ms Ross took a great penalty......as many of us will recall
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We went through the same nonsense last summer.
People saying we'd struggle because we hadn't recruited, when most teams hadn't even started yet.
We've obviously done some business early because we've got more to do than the average club, but there's still plenty to be done and it will happen.
And we struggled for a striker until Christmas
We recruited a highly rated striker in time for the start of the season. Unfortunately it was Marcus Dinanga.
Miaow!!
who yet had a higher goals per minute average than our prolific striker now captain last season . It's a funny old world . And before you all start Hulme is a Far far superior all round player . It just makes me laugh when people bang on about him being a prolific striker and the best since Damien
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I don't recall seeing people saying how prolific he'd be in the national.
He's not played at this level apart from last year, I don't believe.
I think we all think that he's the target man and hold up player we need up top and Dinanga certainly isn't.
Having said that though don't we need to sign another player to compete for this role?
I'm sure moves are afoot in this area.
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There are plenty of the comments in the Facebook fans page
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There are plenty of the comments in the Facebook fans page
I'm much too ancient and much too much of a Luddite to be on Facebook, Instagram, twitter or any of those things but I'd certainly take your word for it Alty.
I thought you meant on here.
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I don't recall seeing people saying how prolific he'd be in the national.
He's not played at this level apart from last year, I don't believe.
I think we all think that he's the target man and hold up player we need up top and Dinanga certainly isn't.
Having said that though don't we need to sign another player to compete for this role?
I'm sure moves are afoot in this area.
we certainly need another strong presence up front . Notoriously hard to find
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Scott Boden has been released by Borehamwood. Didn't he come from Halifax?
Having said that, he's 32
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Rumours circulating about Christian Dibble on Twitter joining us
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Scott Boden has been released by Borehamwood. Didn't he come from Halifax?
Having said that, he's 32
Just signed for York.
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Scott Boden has been released by Borehamwood. Didn't he come from Halifax?
Having said that, he's 32
Just signed for York.
Thouht he'd have been good for us
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Me too. Plenty of experience and would have been great on a one year deal.
Must have been offered a good wage at York I would have thought.
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Me too. Plenty of experience and would have been great on a one year deal.
Must have been offered a good wage at York I would have thought.
More than we could I reckon.
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Updated. Welcome and good luck
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Welcome to Alty, Liam!
Good luck in your career here.
Hope it's a long, successful one!
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Damp squibs compared to some others in the league
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Damp squibs compared to some others in the league
FFS Jack, give em a chance before making judgement :-[
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Damp squibs compared to some others in the league
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Damp squibs compared to some others in the league
We're building for the future. Good young players who we can develop.
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Damp squibs compared to some others in the league
We're building for the future. Good young players who we can develop.
Duncan Watmore is a classic example, Kyle Ferguson was only a year older and he coped easily
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Damp squibs compared to some others in the league
Don’t usually agree but I do here. These young lads will get eaten alive in this league
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It’s not clear that they’re being signed for immediate first team action. I’d imagine they’re not (see Salmon, Berry, Hall), but if they play their way into the side and they’re good enough then what signings they could be. Low risk, high reward as opposed to the influx of ageing ex-League players last summer.
We’ve got a massive squad to build here, it requires a mixture of steady Conference heads, who we’re all expecting to arrive in time, and the younger talent that we’re identifying.
Some players are on holiday, some may have numerous offers of which we are one. There’s two months to go. Let it play out.
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It’s not clear that they’re being signed for immediate first team action. I’d imagine they’re not (see Salmon, Berry, Hall), but if they play their way into the side and they’re good enough then what signings they could be. Low risk, high reward as opposed to the influx of ageing ex-League players last summer.
We’ve got a massive squad to build here, it requires a mixture of steady Conference heads, who we’re all expecting to arrive in time, and the younger talent that we’re identifying.
Some players are on holiday, some may have numerous offers of which we are one. There’s two months to go. Let it play out.
Calm down, you're not allowed to use common sense around these parts!
If HA had his way, Parky would have had his P45 months ago
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Just a couple of points.
Firstly, I don't think we're building a massive squad and we've got fifteen already so only four or five more to come I'd say.
Secondly, I'd say you're correct in saying more experienced players will be coming in over the next couple of weeks. My wishes would be for a keeper, centre back, wide player and a number nine. It isn't easy, that's why it's seemed to be taking so long.
Keep the faith!
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It’s not clear that they’re being signed for immediate first team action. I’d imagine they’re not (see Salmon, Berry, Hall), but if they play their way into the side and they’re good enough then what signings they could be. Low risk, high reward as opposed to the influx of ageing ex-League players last summer.
We’ve got a massive squad to build here, it requires a mixture of steady Conference heads, who we’re all expecting to arrive in time, and the younger talent that we’re identifying.
Some players are on holiday, some may have numerous offers of which we are one. There’s two months to go. Let it play out.
Calm down, you're not allowed to use common sense around these parts!
If HA had his way, Parky would have had his P45 months ago
Don't act like you don't think these have hyberbole Andrew, we're in the same off-air chats. As I said you it's clear there's a plan to profit from kids but that doesn't mean they need to be treated like Marquee signung
And Marple, that's nonsense isn't it, complete nonsense. I wanted us to change away watching 18 games without a win playing hoof ball.
I don't remember the P45 being painted on the banner, or when we were one of handleful of hardcore not to boo him off at Solihull (we actually clapped and backed him).
Always said Phil is our best hope of EFL status, he just needed to stop playing Porter and Peers who were statistically sh*t and play Football. You wouldn't believe what happened after we reverted to our style of play and signed a few steady heads.. Oh wait we won 5 in a row at home without conceeed.
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Just a couple of points.
Firstly, I don't think we're building a massive squad and we've got fifteen already so only four or five more to come I'd say.
Secondly, I'd say you're correct in saying more experienced players will be coming in over the next couple of weeks. My wishes would be for a keeper, centre back, wide player and a number nine. It isn't easy, that's why it's seemed to be taking so long.
Keep the faith!
On the first point, I'm sure we'll end up with a lot more players on our books than we will have in our first team squad (which we're told will be 18-20). Lads like the one we've just signed will, I would guess, mostly be out on loan to develop them towards the first team in a year or two.
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It’s not clear that they’re being signed for immediate first team action. I’d imagine they’re not (see Salmon, Berry, Hall), but if they play their way into the side and they’re good enough then what signings they could be. Low risk, high reward as opposed to the influx of ageing ex-League players last summer.
We’ve got a massive squad to build here, it requires a mixture of steady Conference heads, who we’re all expecting to arrive in time, and the younger talent that we’re identifying.
Some players are on holiday, some may have numerous offers of which we are one. There’s two months to go. Let it play out.
Calm down, you're not allowed to use common sense around these parts!
If HA had his way, Parky would have had his P45 months ago
Don't act like you don't think these have hyberbole Andrew, we're in the same off-air chats. As I said you it's clear there's a plan to profit from kids but that doesn't mean they need to be treated like Marquee signung
And Marple, that's nonsense isn't it, complete nonsense. I wanted us to change away watching 18 games without a win playing hoof ball.
I don't remember the P45 being painted on the banner, or when we were one of handleful of hardcore not to boo him off at Solihull (we actually clapped and backed him).
Always said Phil is our best hope of EFL status, he just needed to stop playing Porter and Peers who were statistically sh*t and play Football. You wouldn't believe what happened after we reverted to our style of play and signed a few steady heads.. Oh wait we won 5 in a row at home without conceeed.
Calm down man. My post wasn't targeted at you, as much as you've taken it that way and gone off on a rant.
But if you're going to cite offline chats about the plan being to profit from these recent signings, perhaps you should post those thoughts on here instead, as opposed to calling them damp squibs, which is doing nothing to improve the way some of the contributors view you on here.
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It’s not clear that they’re being signed for immediate first team action. I’d imagine they’re not (see Salmon, Berry, Hall), but if they play their way into the side and they’re good enough then what signings they could be. Low risk, high reward as opposed to the influx of ageing ex-League players last summer.
We’ve got a massive squad to build here, it requires a mixture of steady Conference heads, who we’re all expecting to arrive in time, and the younger talent that we’re identifying.
Some players are on holiday, some may have numerous offers of which we are one. There’s two months to go. Let it play out.
Calm down, you're not allowed to use common sense around these parts!
If HA had his way, Parky would have had his P45 months ago
Don't act like you don't think these have hyberbole Andrew, we're in the same off-air chats. As I said you it's clear there's a plan to profit from kids but that doesn't mean they need to be treated like Marquee signung
And Marple, that's nonsense isn't it, complete nonsense. I wanted us to change away watching 18 games without a win playing hoof ball.
I don't remember the P45 being painted on the banner, or when we were one of handleful of hardcore not to boo him off at Solihull (we actually clapped and backed him).
Always said Phil is our best hope of EFL status, he just needed to stop playing Porter and Peers who were statistically sh*t and play Football. You wouldn't believe what happened after we reverted to our style of play and signed a few steady heads.. Oh wait we won 5 in a row at home without conceeed.
Calm down man. My post wasn't targeted at you, as much as you've taken it that way and gone off on a rant.
But if you're going to cite offline chats about the plan being to profit from these recent signings, perhaps you should post those thoughts on here instead, as opposed to calling them damp squibs, which is doing nothing to improve the way some of the contributors view you on here.
I'm not arsed how people view me, strong opinions will do that. But I won't have people twist my comments.
Plenty wanted him gone, dont take the easy swipe, you're better than that.
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It’s not clear that they’re being signed for immediate first team action. I’d imagine they’re not (see Salmon, Berry, Hall), but if they play their way into the side and they’re good enough then what signings they could be. Low risk, high reward as opposed to the influx of ageing ex-League players last summer.
We’ve got a massive squad to build here, it requires a mixture of steady Conference heads, who we’re all expecting to arrive in time, and the younger talent that we’re identifying.
Some players are on holiday, some may have numerous offers of which we are one. There’s two months to go. Let it play out.
Calm down, you're not allowed to use common sense around these parts!
If HA had his way, Parky would have had his P45 months ago
Don't act like you don't think these have hyberbole Andrew, we're in the same off-air chats. As I said you it's clear there's a plan to profit from kids but that doesn't mean they need to be treated like Marquee signung
And Marple, that's nonsense isn't it, complete nonsense. I wanted us to change away watching 18 games without a win playing hoof ball.
I don't remember the P45 being painted on the banner, or when we were one of handleful of hardcore not to boo him off at Solihull (we actually clapped and backed him).
Always said Phil is our best hope of EFL status, he just needed to stop playing Porter and Peers who were statistically sh*t and play Football. You wouldn't believe what happened after we reverted to our style of play and signed a few steady heads.. Oh wait we won 5 in a row at home without conceeed.
Calm down man. My post wasn't targeted at you, as much as you've taken it that way and gone off on a rant.
But if you're going to cite offline chats about the plan being to profit from these recent signings, perhaps you should post those thoughts on here instead, as opposed to calling them damp squibs, which is doing nothing to improve the way some of the contributors view you on here.
I'm not arsed how people view me, strong opinions will do that. But I won't have people twist my comments.
Plenty wanted him gone, dont take the easy swipe, you're better than that.
I’m not too sure that plenty of folk wanted him gone, Jack.
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I think they’re probably squad fillers. You need 20 odd fit players louring the week to do full training with.
Might be a good time to pull in a few young talents before f**king Macclesfield do
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I think they’re probably squad fillers. You need 20 odd fit players louring the week to do full training with.
Might be a good time to pull in a few young talents before f**king Macclesfield do
They bought our last one
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Yet another teaser:
https://twitter.com/altrinchamfc/status/1535324634781868032 (https://twitter.com/altrinchamfc/status/1535324634781868032)
Any guesses?
Possibly a goalkeeper?
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The commentary says “the altrincham goal scorer is” and then cuts out so my guess is a forward-could be a big one?
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The commentary says “the altrincham goal scorer is” and then cuts out so my guess is a forward-could be a big one?
Chris senior ?
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Ian Tunnacliffe was a big forward too
Leo Skeete "
Dave Furnival "
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Who's that 6'9" striker at Solihull? Hudlin? 😊
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Blimey yeah he's enormous .
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Striker could be Emmanuel Dieseruvwe who scored goals for Grimsby in the play-offs was a loanee from Tranmere who aren't renewing his contract. Based in the North West.
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Striker could be Emmanuel Dieseruvwe who scored goals for Grimsby in the play-offs was a loanee from Tranmere who aren't renewing his contract. Based in the North West.
I'd guess either him or Asante from Chesterfield. (he says with his fingers crossed!).
Both have had spells at Chester so lots of room for bantz in the local down here! 😉
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Asante would be absolutely bonkers. As brilliant as he is, he's never ever fit. Dieseruvwe makes perfect sense but I suspect it will be a right winger to replace Mooney.
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Jake Cooper was born 02/01/01 is 21 and more importantly has just appeared on the Rotherham released list
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Jake Cooper was born 02/01/01 is 21 and more importantly has just appeared on the Rotherham released list
Good shout he is a decent centre back
I wondered about that keeper at Grimsby… Crocombe his number is 21
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Blimey yeah he's enormous .
Think he has gone to Huddersfield.
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This is more difficult than the Times crossword.
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Jake Cooper was born 02/01/01 is 21 and more importantly has just appeared on the Rotherham released list
Cracked it there I think.
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Jake Cooper was born 02/01/01 is 21 and more importantly has just appeared on the Rotherham released list
Cracked it there I think.
Agreed, it's Jake Cooper.
Solves the 'goalscorer is...' conundrum too, as I assume it'll be from the one goal he scored for us last season.
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This is more difficult than the Times crossword.
Only took 11 minutes today - this still has me scratching my head after the same number of hours 🤣
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Another plausible theory (as propounded below) is Alex Reid, who's certainly surplus to requirements at Edgeley Park now that County have signed Kyle Wootton:
https://twitter.com/Timpmark/status/1535369366346567687 (https://twitter.com/Timpmark/status/1535369366346567687)
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Updated.
Welcome to Alty on a ft basis
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Another plausible theory (as propounded below) is Alex Reid, who's certainly surplus to requirements at Edgeley Park now that County have signed Kyle Wootton:
https://twitter.com/Timpmark/status/1535369366346567687 (https://twitter.com/Timpmark/status/1535369366346567687)
That's a very good shout and I certainly wouldn't be disappointed if he signed for us! 18 in 55 games is just what we need.
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PS. Announced as jake cooper on twitter just now! 👍
PPS. Can we have Alex Reid too please?
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I’m happy with that. I thought he was better than Ferguson but I seemed to be in the minority.
At the very least we’ll start with a centre back partnership of Cooper and Mullarkey which was solid enough this season before we start titting about with others.
Baines sounds a good player but at least I’ve seen these two play together.
Would like us to get Perrett and Jones too.
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I’m happy with that. I thought he was better than Ferguson but I seemed to be in the minority.
At the very least we’ll start with a centre back partnership of Cooper and Mullarkey which was solid enough this season before we start titting about with others.
Baines sounds a good player but at least I’ve seen these two play together.
Would like us to get Perrett and Jones too.
I certainly think Cooper was unlucky not to be starting as he hadn't done anything wrong (in fact, his first big error came right at the end of the season) - but I do think Ferguson looked a particularly super player.
Given the reputation Baines brings with him, I actually think it'll be him and Toby with Jake Cooper in reserve. If clubs come back for Toby, then Cooper will step in like Toby did when James Jones left.
I'd love Harry Perritt back, but I think Accy will probably want to have a good luck at him in pre season because he's good enough to be a squad lpayer for them immediately.
I did think Jones might have been released by Stoke, but given they brought him back for their U23s they must still have him in their plans. He'll be more realistic than Perritt imo.
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That's the back four sorted now. We've got three for the two midfield spots so now we just (!) need a keeper, wide player and target man.
By the way, when do release our list of players we are letting go from those who've been out on loan? Has anyone any idea?
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That's the back four sorted now. We've got three for the two midfield spots so now we just (!) need a keeper, wide player and target man.
By the way, when do release our list of players we are letting go from those who've been out on loan? Has anyone any idea?
Yes, getting our business done nice and early. Pro-actively signing the likes of Cooper and Lundstrum undoubtedly one of the obvious benefits of us going FT. Not a whole lot to do now other than the ones you mention and also keep our fingers crossed re Colclough. A bit of clarity on the training ground too when we have that, assuming it’s largely signed off to be at Egerton by Knutsford as previously mentioned.
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Yes. I'd forgotten about the training ground. It's not been officially mentioned as being Egerton I don't think but we're all assuming that's where it's going to be.
Surely training will be starting in a couple of weeks given that we're only four weeks away from the start of the friendlies? I'd have expected to hear something soon about both things.
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I wonder if Parky's tempted to try three at the back a bit more next season.
Not been a success when deployed so far, granted - however we never had the personnel to execute it particularly well (especially given Digie was involved).
We've signed a very obviously left-sided centre back, two particularly attacking full backs - and haven't strengthened as much at number 10 which would make way.
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I’m happy with that. I thought he was better than Ferguson but I seemed to be in the minority.
At the very least we’ll start with a centre back partnership of Cooper and Mullarkey which was solid enough this season before we start titting about with others.
Baines sounds a good player but at least I’ve seen these two play together.
Would like us to get Perrett and Jones too.
I certainly think Cooper was unlucky not to be starting as he hadn't done anything wrong (in fact, his first big error came right at the end of the season) - but I do think Ferguson looked a particularly super player.
Given the reputation Baines brings with him, I actually think it'll be him and Toby with Jake Cooper in reserve. If clubs come back for Toby, then Cooper will step in like Toby did when James Jones left.
I'd love Harry Perritt back, but I think Accy will probably want to have a good luck at him in pre season because he's good enough to be a squad lpayer for them immediately.
I did think Jones might have been released by Stoke, but given they brought him back for their U23s they must still have him in their plans. He'll be more realistic than Perritt imo.
Not quite true. Cooper made a big mistake that led to the corner from which Southend took the lead against us at Roots Hall. He seemed to carry the can for that loss and it opened the door for Ferguson. I do though think that Cooper looked a solid player and at 21 is an excellent signing.
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We're conveniently forgetting his first touch in an Alty shirt, just seconds into his debut. He made a hash of clearing a routine ball, and Woking were a goal ahead as a result (in fairness, the rest of the defence could have done better, but it started from him).
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I seem to remember a story about a certain defender (Stuart Pearce?) who early in his career made a bad mistake and was asked about it by his manager ("he's done you there"). Apparently he promised him it wouldn't happen again - and the rest is history, so to speak. At 21, and playing full time, there is plenty of time for my namesake to sort these things out. And if he doesn't we could always go back to Digie... :)
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Dave Furnival
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My Dad and his mates used to call him 'Rising damp'
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Fair enough, I stand corrected on his errors - I guess we all agree he's a good player with lots of poential, and I'm pleased he's here longer term to develop further under Parky.
In any case I firmly believe Baines will start ahead of him so I think Cooper will continue to be understudy for now.
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Curious link:
https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=43837 (https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=43837)
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Curious link:
https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=43837 (https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=43837)
Do you think they'd take Dinanga in a straight swap? 🤫
PS. It's only supposed to be old stagers like me who can find the time to research such arcane sites as this!
If you're still working from home you're being a very naughty boy! 😉 😊😊
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I’d hope we could do better than 6 goals in 33 for a centre forward from the league below
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It's totally academic - he's not likely to up sticks and come here if there are three other National League clubs interested, all of whom are down south.
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Curious link:
https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=43837 (https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=43837)
Do you think they'd take Dinanga in a straight swap?
I doubt they'd take him if we paid them !
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Curious link:
https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=43837 (https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=43837)
Do you think they'd take Dinanga in a straight swap?
I doubt they'd take him if we paid them !
We could have a whip round? 😂
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Curious link:
https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=43837 (https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=43837)
Do you think they'd take Dinanga in a straight swap?
I doubt they'd take him if we paid them !
I know we weren't a fan, but he has adecent track record in the league below
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Curious link:
https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=43837 (https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=43837)
Do you think they'd take Dinanga in a straight swap?
I doubt they'd take him if we paid them !
I know we weren't a fan, but he has adecent track record in the league below
He did well for Dartford.. National North/South is where he’s best..
I wouldnt be surprised if he went back to Dartford on Loan
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Curious link:
https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=43837 (https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=43837)
Do you think they'd take Dinanga in a straight swap?
I doubt they'd take him if we paid them !
I know we weren't a fan, but he has adecent track record in the league below
He did well for Dartford.. National North/South is where he’s best..
I wouldnt be surprised if he went back to Dartford on Loan
Clubs at that level will fork out for a proven striker, I don't expect to see him here come September
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F. A. O. Robininstockport!
Come on lad, more updating work to do! 😉
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My first choice striker would have been Danny Elliott from Boston - but he's a Nottingham lad and I believe the likes of Notts and Chesterfield are looking at him (as well as Gateshead).
Alex Newby from Rochdale is close to signing for York - shame, as he's a left footed right winger. I'm still hopeful that Stockport might be willing to part with his brother once they get their own recruitment done.
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F. A. O. Robininstockport!
Come on lad, more updating work to do! 😉
Sorry for the delay
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😂😉
You're doing a grand job! 👍
PS. Morgan's still there. 😉
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Sorry for the delay
Great job but Pringle is a midfielder m8.
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Sorry for the delay
Great job but Pringle is a midfielder m8.
Duly amended
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PS. Morgan's still there. 😉
Bump 😏
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PS. Morgan's still there. 😉
Bump 😏
Thought he'd gone to Chester?
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PS. Morgan's still there. 😉
Bump 😏
Thought he'd gone to Chester?
He certainly has but he's still showing as a member of our defenders! 😉
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PS. Morgan's still there. 😉
Bump 😏
Thought he'd gone to Chester?
He certainly has but he's still showing as a member of our defenders! 😉
Arrrhhh. I'm with you
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Well done RiS! 😉
Incidently, does anyone else think, given the players signed, we might be going 4-3-3 in the coming season?
I can't decide whether this would be preferable or not. What do you lot think?
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I don't think we'll go 433. There will be 3-5 players joining the club between now and the opening fixture. We are very clearly light up front, so I can see quite a lot of trialists being strikers.
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Keep an eye out for one or two loans as a couple of higher level managers look to get players some 1st team experience.
i think Parkie and Sorvs will have made some good connections since both going full time.
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As far as I know the following are the confirmed signed players
Goalkeepers
Bryne
Gould
Defenders
Baines
Cooper
Mullarkey
Barrows
Roxburgh
Brockbank
Midfielders
Lundstram
Marriott
Osbourne
Pringle
Attackers
Colclough
Dinanga
Hulme
Jackson
Kosylo
I'll try to keep the list up to date
Should that be Byrne? (Just in case he doesn't fancy being called "Bryne" :) )
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On a forum full of pedants, you have just taken top spot Hugh.
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Byrne
Barrows Baines Mullark Brockbank
Marriot Lundstrum
Colclough Kosylo XXX
Hulme
Subs :Roxburgh Osborne Pringle Dinanga Jackson
Striker and Winger needed.
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On a forum full of pedants, you have just taken top spot Hugh.
[Pot, Kettle etc ;)]
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On a forum full of pedants, you have just taken top spot Hugh.
I hate to be a cleverdick, just that I wouldn't want Oliver to think we were having a go at him already , you know. :)
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On a forum full of pedants, you have just taken top spot Hugh.
I fully intend to win this title back ASAP
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Thats "as soon as possible", Wayno...
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Thats "as soon as possible", Wayno...
Don't toy with me 😂😂
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Byrne
Barrows Baines Mullark Brockbank
Marriot Lundstrum
Colclough Kosylo XXX
Hulme
Subs :Roxburgh Osborne Pringle Dinanga Jackson
Striker and Winger needed.
Cooper
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Byrne
Barrows Baines Mullark Brockbank
Marriot Lundstrum
Colclough Kosylo XXX
Hulme
Subs :Roxburgh Osborne Pringle Dinanga Jackson
Striker and Winger needed.
Cooper
Having seen Parky state today in his interview that Barrows and Brockbank will be the starting full backs, I’d definitely want Cooper and Mullarkey in the centre.
I mean, that back 5 you’ve got there is proper green isn’t it, really need Baines to be dead good don’t we.
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Byrne
Barrows Baines Mullark Brockbank
Marriot Lundstrum
Colclough Kosylo XXX
Hulme
Subs :Roxburgh Osborne Pringle Dinanga Jackson
Striker and Winger needed.
Cooper
Having seen Parky state today in his interview that Barrows and Brockbank will be the starting full backs, I’d definitely want Cooper and Mullarkey in the centre.
I mean, that back 5 you’ve got there is proper green isn’t it, really need Baines to be dead good don’t we.
Defo would have Cooper on the bench.
We defo need Baines to hit the ground running.
The full backs sound exciting and I am a fan of overlapping attacking fullbacks but we will have to see whether they are experienced enough to make the right runs and not leave themselves exposed.
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Byrne
Barrows Baines Mullark Brockbank
Marriot Lundstrum
Colclough Kosylo XXX
Hulme
Subs :Roxburgh Osborne Pringle Dinanga Jackson
Striker and Winger needed.
Cooper
Having seen Parky state today in his interview that Barrows and Brockbank will be the starting full backs, I’d definitely want Cooper and Mullarkey in the centre.
I mean, that back 5 you’ve got there is proper green isn’t it, really need Baines to be dead good don’t we.
Lewis Baines is older, more experienced, and an England C international. He'll start in the left hand berth:
Byrne
Barrows Mullarkey Baines Brockbank
Marriott Lundstram
x Kosylo Colclough
Hulme
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If that’s first XI what does cover look like?
Gk. Gould. (Ok)
RB. Roxbrough or Jackson at a push. (Ok)
LB. Roxbrough can apparently play either side but not sure he’s good enough to cover his second best position if he can’t get in the team in his favourite one. Does Baines move across? (Looks iffy)
CB Cooper (could do with four ideally but given small budget we will have to get a loan in in the event of injury any worse than a niggle)
CM osbourne and Pringle. (More depth here than anywhere else although I don’t rate Pringle this far back)
Wingers. Jackson and Pringle (OK if new first choice is genuine first XI quality)
No 10. Pringle (he’s covering a lot of positions but I think he’s ok here)
Striker. Dinanga. (Not sure he is good enough even as cover / bench)
Parky said one or two more due in. Winger is top priority then hopefully we can get a striker / 10 to push kosylo and Jordan for their space or at least push one and provide decent cover for the other. I wonder if the 1 or 2 depends on whether we can off load dinanga?
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In brief, we need a wide forward who can score a few goals and a striker to replace Dinanga in the squad. Surely he's heading out on loan?
PS. How good are the Academy prospects?
Expecting them to be given a run out in the early friendlies then maybe NPL to get some adult games experience before being reviewed. Maybe one could be that wide player? (Duncan 2.0?🤞)
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In brief, we need a wide forward who can score a few goals and a striker to replace Dinanga in the squad. Surely he's heading out on loan?
PS. How good are the Academy prospects?
Expecting them to be given a run out in the early friendlies then maybe NPL to get some adult games experience before being reviewed. Maybe one could be that wide player? (Duncan 2.0?🤞)
It's asking a lot of one of the Academy lads to become a first team regular this season, although you never know. I am expecting them to have a combination of loans, as you say, with the odd substitute appearance.
I think we all agree in which area we are short. Of the current squad, Kosylo can play out wide with Ben Pringle playing as number 10, but that's making the best of things and I am sure the aim must be to get a new wide player in.
Talking of wide players, I am always a bit worried that somebody could come in for Ryan Colclough with an offer that neither the player nor the club could refuse.
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I know he has been injured quite a bit but Brad Jackson is a decent winger
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I certainly wouldn't write off Dinanga before the season starts by loaning him out. One of the new players could form a partnership with him and become a supply source for goals. A couple of goals in pre-season games and he may be worth a shot. See how he is training full time and how he fits in with the squad and new players this season. He scored a few for Dartford in a short space of time and deserves his chance, especially if he is given more goalscoring chances which he puts away. He did it for Dartford, he could do it for us. If same as last season, then send him on loan.
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I certainly wouldn't write off Dinanga before the season starts by loaning him out. One of the new players could form a partnership with him and become a supply source for goals. A couple of goals in pre-season games and he may be worth a shot. See how he is training full time and how he fits in with the squad and new players this season. He scored a few for Dartford in a short space of time and deserves his chance, especially if he is given more goalscoring chances which he puts away. He did it for Dartford, he could do it for us. If same as last season, then send him on loan.
I get the impression the league lower down than us is his ideal level (similar to Tom Peers)
Would be delighted if he proved me wrong
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If that’s first XI what does cover look like?
Gk. Gould. (Ok)
RB. Roxbrough or Jackson at a push. (Ok)
LB. Roxbrough can apparently play either side but not sure he’s good enough to cover his second best position if he can’t get in the team in his favourite one. Does Baines move across? (Looks iffy)
CB Cooper (could do with four ideally but given small budget we will have to get a loan in in the event of injury any worse than a niggle)
CM osbourne and Pringle. (More depth here than anywhere else although I don’t rate Pringle this far back)
Wingers. Jackson and Pringle (OK if new first choice is genuine first XI quality)
No 10. Pringle (he’s covering a lot of positions but I think he’s ok here)
Striker. Dinanga. (Not sure he is good enough even as cover / bench)
Parky said one or two more due in. Winger is top priority then hopefully we can get a striker / 10 to push kosylo and Jordan for their space or at least push one and provide decent cover for the other. I wonder if the 1 or 2 depends on whether we can off load dinanga?
Probably worth mentioning that Ross Barrows can cover at centre back, although that will mean cover for his own position.
I understand the thoughts around Dinanga but the lad seems to have been a better fit at other clubs, particularly local ones if he is still based in the south. I agree on Jackson too, he's a good squad player at this level and hopefully he can stay fit - but I'd still expect someone else more proven to come in and start.
As mentioned a million times, Elliot Newby would be perfect - there's other decent wingers on the market like Ben Tollitt from Fylde too, and Tom Walker would provide good balance with his left foot cutting in, given we seem to have signed two marauding full backs - he's proven he can score goals at this level (like Mooney).
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I think we need a marquee winger to replace Mooney as an absolute priority, I don't see who's stepping up to contribute his numbers unless we can get Jordan firing. Followed by a left-back to compete with Brockbank, who may be the real deal, but if he's not then we're going to look really weak in that position. I'm not too concerned about him being thrown in at the deep end mind, Joel Senior had only ever played proper football for FC United (NPL) and a couple of games at Curzon Ashton before joining us. He seems to be very highly rated, not just by our own manager, and he's the player I'm most excited to see in pre-season.
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Reasonable cover apart from in the forward positions
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I think we need a marquee winger to replace Mooney as an absolute priority, I don't see who's stepping up to contribute his numbers unless we can get Jordan firing. Followed by a left-back to compete with Brockbank, who may be the real deal, but if he's not then we're going to look really weak in that position. I'm not too concerned about him being thrown in at the deep end mind, Joel Senior had only ever played proper football for FC United (NPL) and a couple of games at Curzon Ashton before joining us. He seems to be very highly rated, not just by our own manager, and he's the player I'm most excited to see in pre-season.
Brockbank is the one obviously taking the biggest step up - I think Baines will be fine - I'm sure the management team will utilise the loan market again and give him experience a level lower if it is ultimately proven that he's not quite ready yet. They seem to be confident on him though.
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I think we need a marquee winger to replace Mooney as an absolute priority, I don't see who's stepping up to contribute his numbers unless we can get Jordan firing. Followed by a left-back to compete with Brockbank, who may be the real deal, but if he's not then we're going to look really weak in that position. I'm not too concerned about him being thrown in at the deep end mind, Joel Senior had only ever played proper football for FC United (NPL) and a couple of games at Curzon Ashton before joining us. He seems to be very highly rated, not just by our own manager, and he's the player I'm most excited to see in pre-season.
My concern at this stage with the squad so far is where are the goals going to come from? We've lost Mooney and Hancock and haven't replaced either yet. I can't see Hulme being prolific (hope I'm wrong), so that only leaves Colclough and to an extent Kosylo. I'm sure we will be bringing one or two more attacking players in but they need to be top quality, as you say.
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I think we need a marquee winger to replace Mooney as an absolute priority, I don't see who's stepping up to contribute his numbers unless we can get Jordan firing. Followed by a left-back to compete with Brockbank, who may be the real deal, but if he's not then we're going to look really weak in that position. I'm not too concerned about him being thrown in at the deep end mind, Joel Senior had only ever played proper football for FC United (NPL) and a couple of games at Curzon Ashton before joining us. He seems to be very highly rated, not just by our own manager, and he's the player I'm most excited to see in pre-season.
My concern at this stage with the squad so far is where are the goals going to come from? We've lost Mooney and Hancock and haven't replaced either yet. I can't see Hulme being prolific (hope I'm wrong), so that only leaves Colclough and to an extent Kosylo. I'm sure we will be bringing one or two more attacking players in but they need to be top quality, as you say.
Would agree, and I think Parky eluded to one or two coming in on wing/up top. He's trialling numerous players at the moment, so hopefully someone will fit the bill. Or he's still awaiting a few feelers for later in the window.
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I think we need a marquee winger to replace Mooney as an absolute priority, I don't see who's stepping up to contribute his numbers unless we can get Jordan firing. Followed by a left-back to compete with Brockbank, who may be the real deal, but if he's not then we're going to look really weak in that position. I'm not too concerned about him being thrown in at the deep end mind, Joel Senior had only ever played proper football for FC United (NPL) and a couple of games at Curzon Ashton before joining us. He seems to be very highly rated, not just by our own manager, and he's the player I'm most excited to see in pre-season.
My concern at this stage with the squad so far is where are the goals going to come from? We've lost Mooney and Hancock and haven't replaced either yet. I can't see Hulme being prolific (hope I'm wrong), so that only leaves Colclough and to an extent Kosylo. I'm sure we will be bringing one or two more attacking players in but they need to be top quality, as you say.
Agreed, the loss of Mooney might be more sorely felt than we realise. Even if he'd had a stinker of a game he'd pop up with a goal, it's so hard to replace those numbers from the wing.
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My concern at this stage with the squad so far is where are the goals going to come from? We've lost Mooney and Hancock and haven't replaced either yet. I can't see Hulme being prolific (hope I'm wrong), so that only leaves Colclough and to an extent Kosylo. I'm sure we will be bringing one or two more attacking players in but they need to be top quality, as you say.
Exactly my fear, at present.
Two of our top four goalscorers from last season have departed: Mooney (13 goals) and Hancock (9 goals).
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Which is why I've been banging on about the need for a wide man with a few goals in him and a back up number nine other than Dinanga.
Reading the interview given by Parky, I think we're only likely to see the former.
Hope I'm wrong.
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We could probably expect to concede a few less with the new look defence (and defensive midfield cover) but two almost-wingbacks gets me a bit twitchy.
PS. You KNOW you're getting old when not only policemen but fullbacks start looking younger and younger! 😉
😂😂😂😂
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We could probably expect to concede a few less with the new look defence (and defensive midfield cover) but two almost-wingbacks gets me a bit twitchy.
PS. You KNOW you're getting old when not only policemen but fullbacks start looking younger and younger! 😉
😂😂😂😂
It’s when judges start to look young you’ve got to worry.😱
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I think that we should keep faith with jackson, injury and the form of mooney and colclough meant his chance were limited, even though we will still bring someone else in we have had worse options in the past so im feeling confident even with him starting.
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I think that we should keep faith with jackson, injury and the form of mooney and colclough meant his chance were limited, even though we will still bring someone else in we have had worse options in the past so im feeling confident even with him starting.
I guess that's something that may be answered in the friendlies. Even if he's a success though, there's no back up for the wide right berth.
PS. Or for number nine.
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I think that we should keep faith with jackson, injury and the form of mooney and colclough meant his chance were limited, even though we will still bring someone else in we have had worse options in the past so im feeling confident even with him starting.
That's fair, the little we have actually seen of him has been mostly at right-back, too.
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He's definitely a fabulous player, but it is worth noting that his injury problems didn't start with us. How many players can we potentially afford to carry as a full time outfit?
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Millenic Alli can be seen training with the squad in the recent photos on the website. Hayden Campbell too, I think.
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Millenic Alli can be seen training with the squad in the recent photos on the website. Hayden Campbell too, I think.
Definitely Hayden Campbell - the Salford kit confirms it.
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My concern at this stage with the squad so far is where are the goals going to come from? We've lost Mooney and Hancock and haven't replaced either yet. I can't see Hulme being prolific (hope I'm wrong), so that only leaves Colclough and to an extent Kosylo. I'm sure we will be bringing one or two more attacking players in but they need to be top quality, as you say.
Exactly my fear, at present.
Two of our top four goalscorers from last season have departed: Mooney (13 goals) and Hancock (9 goals).
To be fair, 9 goals was a decent return from Hancock given he was press ganged into centre forward duties at times.
With Hulme up front all season he may have reached 12-15.
These are two shoes we need to fill with quality. Easier said than done I know but these aren’t replacements we can scrimp on I think.
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My concern at this stage with the squad so far is where are the goals going to come from? We've lost Mooney and Hancock and haven't replaced either yet. I can't see Hulme being prolific (hope I'm wrong), so that only leaves Colclough and to an extent Kosylo. I'm sure we will be bringing one or two more attacking players in but they need to be top quality, as you say.
Exactly my fear, at present.
Two of our top four goalscorers from last season have departed: Mooney (13 goals) and Hancock (9 goals).
To be fair, 9 goals was a decent return from Hancock given he was press ganged into centre forward duties at times.
With Hulme up front all season he may have reached 12-15.
These are two shoes we need to fill with quality. Easier said than done I know but these aren’t replacements we can scrimp on I think.
Call me Mr Pedantic Pants, but wouldn't replacing Hancock and Mooney be 4 shoes? ;) ;) ;)
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Duly updated
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My concern at this stage with the squad so far is where are the goals going to come from? We've lost Mooney and Hancock and haven't replaced either yet. I can't see Hulme being prolific (hope I'm wrong), so that only leaves Colclough and to an extent Kosylo. I'm sure we will be bringing one or two more attacking players in but they need to be top quality, as you say.
Exactly my fear, at present.
Two of our top four goalscorers from last season have departed: Mooney (13 goals) and Hancock (9 goals).
To be fair, 9 goals was a decent return from Hancock given he was press ganged into centre forward duties at times.
With Hulme up front all season he may have reached 12-15.
These are two shoes we need to fill with quality. Easier said than done I know but these aren’t replacements we can scrimp on I think.
Call me Mr Pedantic Pants, but wouldn't replacing Hancock and Mooney be 4 shoes? ;) ;) ;)
Wouldn't they be footy boots, rather than shoes? Sorry to be picky and all that...
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Assume Ryan Morton has signed
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My concern at this stage with the squad so far is where are the goals going to come from? We've lost Mooney and Hancock and haven't replaced either yet. I can't see Hulme being prolific (hope I'm wrong), so that only leaves Colclough and to an extent Kosylo. I'm sure we will be bringing one or two more attacking players in but they need to be top quality, as you say.
Exactly my fear, at present.
Two of our top four goalscorers from last season have departed: Mooney (13 goals) and Hancock (9 goals).
To be fair, 9 goals was a decent return from Hancock given he was press ganged into centre forward duties at times.
With Hulme up front all season he may have reached 12-15.
These are two shoes we need to fill with quality. Easier said than done I know but these aren’t replacements we can scrimp on I think.
Call me Mr Pedantic Pants, but wouldn't replacing Hancock and Mooney be 4 shoes? ;) ;) ;)
Wouldn't they be footy boots, rather than shoes? Sorry to be picky and all that...
;D ;D ;D
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do we have a full team or squad yet?
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Probably one or two more i feel .
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Probably one or two more i feel .
Starting number seven and back up number nine.
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Chesterfield interested in Mullarkey?
http://www.thecfss.co.uk/forums/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=search&andor_type=&sid=bf9666d424ee0b1b4015d79a3dd15bc6&cType=topic&cId=69700&search_term=Mullarkey&search_app=forums (http://www.thecfss.co.uk/forums/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=search&andor_type=&sid=bf9666d424ee0b1b4015d79a3dd15bc6&cType=topic&cId=69700&search_term=Mullarkey&search_app=forums)
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Chesterfield interested in Mullarkey?
http://www.thecfss.co.uk/forums/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=search&andor_type=&sid=bf9666d424ee0b1b4015d79a3dd15bc6&cType=topic&cId=69700&search_term=Mullarkey&search_app=forums (http://www.thecfss.co.uk/forums/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=search&andor_type=&sid=bf9666d424ee0b1b4015d79a3dd15bc6&cType=topic&cId=69700&search_term=Mullarkey&search_app=forums)
If he's turned down a League 1 club, I'd consider it unlikely he'd move to a National League club with a revolving door squad policy in place.
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Chesterfield interested in Mullarkey?
http://www.thecfss.co.uk/forums/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=search&andor_type=&sid=bf9666d424ee0b1b4015d79a3dd15bc6&cType=topic&cId=69700&search_term=Mullarkey&search_app=forums (http://www.thecfss.co.uk/forums/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=search&andor_type=&sid=bf9666d424ee0b1b4015d79a3dd15bc6&cType=topic&cId=69700&search_term=Mullarkey&search_app=forums)
If he's turned down a League 1 club, I'd consider it unlikely he'd move to a National League club with a revolving door squad policy in place.
reading the comments on their forum they seem to be unaware of just where they are in the pyramid. 😂😂😂
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Even if Kosylo isn't sidelined for 6 months, we're terribly light up front as it stands
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As stated on the other thread, I'd be amazed if recruitment was already done at this stage, pre-season is less than a week old.
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As stated on the other thread, I'd be amazed if recruitment was already done at this stage, pre-season is less than a week old.
I wonder what the budget for wages and transfers is
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Chesterfield interested in Mullarkey?
http://www.thecfss.co.uk/forums/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=search&andor_type=&sid=bf9666d424ee0b1b4015d79a3dd15bc6&cType=topic&cId=69700&search_term=Mullarkey&search_app=forums (http://www.thecfss.co.uk/forums/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=search&andor_type=&sid=bf9666d424ee0b1b4015d79a3dd15bc6&cType=topic&cId=69700&search_term=Mullarkey&search_app=forums)
If he's turned down a League 1 club, I'd consider it unlikely he'd move to a National League club with a revolving door squad policy in place.
A good friend of mine watches them home and away......says they have not yet met the valuation.....but they will !
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Chesterfield interested in Mullarkey?
http://www.thecfss.co.uk/forums/index.php? app=core&module=search&do=search&andor_type=&sid=bf9666d424ee0b1b4015d79a3dd15bc6&cType=topic&cId=69700&search_term=Mullarkey&search_app=forums (http://www.thecfss.co.uk/forums/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=search&andor_type=&sid=bf9666d424ee0b1b4015d79a3dd15bc6&cType=topic&cId=69700&search_term=Mullarkey&search_app=forums)
If he's turned down a League 1 club, I'd consider it unlikely he'd move to a National League club with a revolving door squad policy in place.
A good friend of mine watches them home and away......says they have not yet met the valuation.....but they will !
Then the valuation isn’t high enough. Hope Toby wouldn’t want to go there TBH.
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Me too.....it would be unusual to move on after signing up for a FT Alty
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Very good player but if he does go for a tidy fee we need to spend it on a number 10 and or winger as well as a replacement centre back imo
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Gribbin scored Alty 2nd at IOM. Commentators said it was class. He knows where the goal is and may be worth months contract. I wouldn’t go much further than that.
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Even if Kosylo isn't sidelined for 6 months, we're terribly light up front as it stands
News up on the official site. Talks of possible loan incoming to cover.
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It’s a real shame that Matty has suffered a bad injury. The lad is a big part of this team.
Keep positive fella.
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Gutted to hear this confirmed, he's been absolutely brilliant for us since the moment he was signed. I'm glad he's found a home here and hope he comes back stronger.
You could read the dipping into the loan market two ways; firstly that maybe Matty might be back sooner than we thought (it doesn't sound like a full rupture); or secondly that we shouldn't expect to see any more permanent signings - which I hope would not be the case.
I do see the opportunity in playing Lundstram, Marriott and Osborne as a midfield three - given both Osborne and Pringle can play at No10 I wouldn't necessarily say we desperately need cover there unless the right person comes available, but preferably some kind of midfielder to cover if Osborne / Pringle are now being considered further up the pitch in Matty's absence.
Still need that winger too.
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No rough date given as to when he might be back but wont be until early 2023 or later ?
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No rough date given as to when he might be back but wont be until early 2023 or later ?
This sounds like 2023 to me. Hopefully the pitches won't be too heavy mid season, I think that would hamper his come back.
Gutted.
Come on you bloody super Alty.
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With the official confirmation of Kosylo's injury, that means that we will be starting the new season minus at least three of last season's top four goalscorers (and Colclough has yet to participate in any of the pre-season friendlies).
As yet, suitable replacements don't appear to have been introduced, so I can only hope that this concerning issue is being addressed by the promised loan deal(s).
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With the official confirmation of Kosylo's injury, that means that we will be starting the new season minus at least three of last season's top four goalscorers (and Colclough has yet to participate in any of the pre-season friendlies).
As yet, suitable replacements don't appear to have been introduced, so I can only hope that this concerning issue is being addressed by the promised loan deal(s).
^^^^^
This! With knobs on!
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No rough date given as to when he might be back but wont be until early 2023 or later ?
I’ve heard roughly Feb 2023 bandied around, so hopefully like a new player for the final third of the season. With us being FT now managing his rehab should hopefully be easier.
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Am I right in thinking that Alex Samazidah is no longer an option on the wing/forward line? He did not feature yesterday v Stockport, so assume the club are no longer interested; or was he just not available.
Personally I felt he had something to offer, and would like to have seen him tested v Stockport, but assume he was not at the ground. Really thought he had potential, but assume we are no longer interested.
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The trialist may well show up to us well in a one off game but obviously PP & Sorvs get to see the bigger picture in a day to day scenario
I expect in another 7 days we will all know who is going who is staying and all things in the middle
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Believe Marriott is out for 4 to 10 weeks with a knee injury
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Believe Marriott is out for 4 to 10 weeks with a knee injury
That's solved the dilemma over whether to play two or three in the middle then.
Also means the debate over whether Osborne could be a number ten is on hold! 😉
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Two new signings being confirmed at 3pm Today according to the club.
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I'd imagine Tom Pugh will be one of them.
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Gribben the other?
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I'm not sure tbh. Was he involved at Stoke?
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Two new signings being confirmed at 3pm Today according to the club.
Ronaldo? Imagine the shirt sales. 😜
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A defender and a winger if the intel I’ve heard is correct but all will soon be revealed…
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James Jones is back!
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Didn’t see that coming! Great to have him back but that’s strengthened the position we were already strongest in. Can one of our 4 CB play left back as cover / competition for Liam?
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James Jones👏 a huge signing.
Have a feeling we are going to play wing backs.
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Or does it signal the exit of Toby?
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Didn’t see that coming! Great to have him back but that’s strengthened the position we were already strongest in. Can one of our 4 CB play left back as cover / competition for Liam?
Baines can play LB
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Or does it signal the exit of Toby?
'his signing means Phil now has an enviable quartet of central defenders to choose from in Toby Mullarkey, Lewis Baines, Jake Cooper and our latest acquisition, with right-back Ross Barrows also able to operate there.'
Not by the sounds of it.
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Am I right in thinking that Alex Samazidah is no longer an option on the wing/forward line? He did not feature yesterday v Stockport, so assume the club are no longer interested; or was he just not available.
Personally I felt he had something to offer, and would like to have seen him tested v Stockport, but assume he was not at the ground. Really thought he had potential, but assume we are no longer interested.
Wrong about Samidzeh then Steve. And welcome back James Jones !
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Didn’t see that coming! Great to have him back but that’s strengthened the position we were already strongest in. Can one of our 4 CB play left back as cover / competition for Liam?
I’d contend it was the position we were strongest in!
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Didn’t see that coming! Great to have him back but that’s strengthened the position we were already strongest in. Can one of our 4 CB play left back as cover / competition for Liam?
Baines can play LB
Can remember James Jones playing full back too, in fact when he was a trialist I’m pretty sure he played RB first half and LB second half in one match.
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Good to have James back, good acquisition and Samidzeh looked promising at Trafford.
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Both are surprises,.. suspect this will mean we take spires money and I think its probably a short term punt on Alex thats worth taking.
In PP we trust :)
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I’m not quite sure about that (although who knows). We’ve been used to putting 2 and 2 together for so long I guess.
Don’t know, just don’t think a signing of a trialist and a welcome return for JJ is equal money wise to a fee that TM would command.
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Samizadeh looked fun against Trafford but not entirely sure he's actually any good. He did a few step overs but that's about it. Glad to see Jones back.
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He's a Mooney double!
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I was working, anyone make it to the open day? Was Toby there and in the main squad picture??
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I was working, anyone make it to the open day? Was Toby there and in the main squad picture??
Yeah he was.
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For what it's worth, I don't think TM will go to Chesterfield. I think we either intend to play a back 3 or more realistically Baines or Brockbank at LB.
Why would TM go to Chesterfield when he can do so much better?
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Delighted Jones has returned. Him and Mullarkey would be my first choice cbs. I really can't see us playing anything other than a 4-2-3-1 formation for the foreseeable.
A warm welcome to Samizadeh, good luck
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Delighted with James coming back.
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Or does it signal the exit of Toby?
It's only Chesterfield who live in cloud cuckoo land under the. deluded belief they are Real Madrid and Barcelona rolled into one that nobody can resist. Toby more sense than to want to go.
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I think if Mullarkey was to depart it would be more a case of the club accepting an offer that is too good to refuse, than the player wanting out. His interview last week gave no indication of him losing focus or desire to be here.
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I went to the open day this afternoon, and spoke to Toby. He said that Chesterfield have neither approached him or made an offer to Altrincham for him. Also spoke to Jordan and Matty Kosylo. Matty is hoping to be back just before or just after Christmas, subject to his injury. Told me he was running and hit a divot in the pitch. One of those desperately unlucky injuries. He had four plasters on his knee and was walking with a crutch. Felt sorry for him, he is a great player. I also spoke to Alex Samidezeh tonight. I told him I enjoyed watching him at Trafford, and was glad the club had offered him the opportunity to play for us. Spoke to Phil also, who said he had loads of tricks up his sleeve. Think he will be an exciting watch once he settles in. Very enjoyable evening and the girls loved meeting and chatting to the players.
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Can't put my finger on it but I'm apprehensive about us this season.
Hope it's just my innate pessimism but I can't see where enough goals are going to come from.
Also we seem to have, compared to the striker department, a heck of a lot of cover in the back four/five. I just hope that the lads there will be happy to compete for places. Eg at least three fighting to partner Mullarkey seems a bit of overkill no?
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Can't put my finger on it but I'm apprehensive about us this season.
Hope it's just my innate pessimism but I can't see where enough goals are going to come from.
Also we seem to have, compared to the striker department, a heck of a lot of cover in the back four/five. I just hope that the lads there will be happy to compete for places. Eg at least three fighting to partner Mullarkey seems a bit of overkill no?
Or fighting to partner Jones.
If we stick with a back 4, then it has to be Toby and Jones and I haven't even seen Baines but we know how good those two are.
Not saying I am a fan but until Marriott comes back I think PP may play Baines, Jones and Toby at CB with Burrows and Brockbank as wing backs. Lundstram and Osborne as CM with a front 3 of Colclough, Hulme and Con-Clarke.
Hopefully we stick to the formation we know. Have Con-Clarke as No.10 with the new winger given a few games out wide. Exciting and solid team when we have everyone back.
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So, apart from Colclough, who are the other two double - figure goalscorers?
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So, apart from Colclough, who are the other two double - figure goalscorers?
I agree that is the concern. Hoping Con-Clarke bags a few and I suppose we have to see how the new winger gets on. Decent finisher from his highlights. Kossy was a massive loss because he had such a great second half to last season and scored a few.
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Or does it signal the exit of Toby?
I doubt it, I spoke to Toby today he is very happy and proud to be vice captain
Just because good players come in doesn’t mean another good one is going.
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So, apart from Colclough, who are the other two double - figure goalscorers?
I agree that is the concern. Hoping Con-Clarke bags a few and I suppose we have to see how the new winger gets on. Decent finisher from his highlights. Kossy was a massive loss because he had such a great second half to last season and scored a few.
This is it. We are well stacked in defence and midfield now but it’s replacing the goals of Kosylo (at least until Jan), Mooney & Hancock that is the chief concern for me. Hulme has not been prolific at this level & Conn-Clarke has never had a consistent run anywhere in the last few years, same for Samizadeh. We can’t afford to have a slow start as the vast majority of our home games before Christmas are sides who I expect will be in the bottom half.
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Too much negativity here and a ball has yet to be kicked in earnest,
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I am a glass half full kind of guy, as you are all aware. I actually think that Phil has now got his squad sorted. I am very happy with the signings we have made. The James Jones one I did not see coming at all, but he was a superb centre back when he was last here and I did not want him to go. Fortunately, Toby stepped up to the plate, Tom Hannigan was already an established centre back. Both James and Lewis Baines are substantial replacements. Though I was sad when we lost the old guard due to going full time, we have attracted a good calibre of replacements and have the makings of a good squad now. Losing Matt and Isaac to injury was a blow, but now we have strength in depth throughout the team. Fans are bound to worry a little when we make changes to the squad and change the dynamics of part time to full time, but I think we should trust Phil and Neil. They have never let us down with recruitment in the past, sometimes signings work and sometimes they don't. I think both of them have applied a great deal of thought to the squad during close season. Look down the road at M16, and see what has happened there during close season. The United fans have been pulling their hair out, and I don't blame them. Phil and Neil have gone about their rebuild quietly and efficiently and I have been very impressed. None of the stress that our neighbours have been through. Just a bit of excitement, speculation and chat on the fan's site, I love the way our club have done it. Midfield I think is still strong, we have signed Josh back again, and though we are unfortunate to lose Isaac and Matty, we have good cover for their positions. Finally with the forward line we have the ever reliable Jordan Hulme, Ryan Colclough is still a great danger to the opposition down the left, and Marcus Dinanga has started to score in our friendlies, following on from what he did at Dartford. We now also have who I think may be the key signing in our forward line Alex Samizadeh. I still am not sure how to pronounce his surname, but my god he is going to cause opposing defenders some problems. His footwork is superb and he has many tricks up his sleeve. Phil told me he is 23, still young and yet to reach his peak, needs a little work on his finishing but has great potential. If anybody can bring this out of him, Phil and Neil can. I spoke to Alex yesterday and he is a very nice fellow too. He is one of the players I am looking forward to watching. I remember being blown away by his play at Trafford, and shouting great skills 18, fantastic. He actually remembered that when I spoke to him yesterday. We need to give him support and encouragement and I know he will come good. My minds eye tells me he will win us a couple of penalties too, as opposing defenders have their blood twisted.
I understand the negativity because for a few years we had it so bad, but this is the Phil and Neil era now and we should trust them and remember this a very exciting time to be at the club. I am so looking forward to this season, we all should. How high can we finish, not we're doomed!
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Well said Steve. We are starting from a new baseline with going to fulltime football. I'm looking forward to seeing how the team gels.
Onwards and upwards.
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I am excited about watching Alex Samizadeh.
I know YouTube can make anyone look half decent but you can see how good his close ball control is and very direct.
Mooney took a while to get going for us. Hopefully Alex gets a few games in a row.
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Last year we didn't expect as many goals to come from the likes of Mooney and Kosylo - the latter of whom really didn't score many at all.
Others will step up to the plate this season.
We've also strengthened well in other areas of the pitch.
Looking forward to getting going now.
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I liked the look at Alex, but he was playing against Trafford kids. Swapping a proven goal scorer in Mooney and swapping him for a trialists worries me.
Are they equal or better, on paper yes.
Hancock = Con Clarke ✅
Ferguson = Jones ✅
Hannigan = Cooper ✅
Thompson = Byrne ✅
Moult = Lundstrum ✅
Jury is out and this is where I feel we've not greatly improved.
White, Hampson, Densmore = ❓
Mooney = Alex
Kosylo = ❓
We're in desperate need of someone to REPLACE Kosylo and Mooney still imo. And we need strength in LB/RB.. Perhaps Jones is there to provide that. But I think we need someone in on loan next week.
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I liked the look at Alex, but he was playing against Trafford kids. Swapping a proven goal scorer in Mooney and swapping him for a trialists worries me.
Are they equal or better:
Con Clarke = Hancock ✅
Jones = Ferguson ✅
Byrne = Thompson ✅
Lundstrum = Moult ✅
Mooney = Alex ❓
Full backs = White Densmore Hampson ❓
We're in desperate need of someone to REPLACE Kosylo and Mooney still imo. And we need strength in LB/RB.. Perhaps Jones is there to provide that.
Defo short on LB cover.
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I am a glass half full kind of guy, as you are all aware. I actually think that Phil has now got his squad sorted. I am very happy with the signings we have made. The James Jones one I did not see coming at all, but he was a superb centre back when he was last here and I did not want him to go. Fortunately, Toby stepped up to the plate, Tom Hannigan was already an established centre back. Both James and Lewis Baines are substantial replacements. Though I was sad when we lost the old guard due to going full time, we have attracted a good calibre of replacements and have the makings of a good squad now. Losing Matt and Isaac to injury was a blow, but now we have strength in depth throughout the team. Fans are bound to worry a little when we make changes to the squad and change the dynamics of part time to full time, but I think we should trust Phil and Neil. They have never let us down with recruitment in the past, sometimes signings work and sometimes they don't. I think both of them have applied a great deal of thought to the squad during close season. Look down the road at M16, and see what has happened there during close season. The United fans have been pulling their hair out, and I don't blame them. Phil and Neil have gone about their rebuild quietly and efficiently and I have been very impressed. None of the stress that our neighbours have been through. Just a bit of excitement, speculation and chat on the fan's site, I love the way our club have done it. Midfield I think is still strong, we have signed Josh back again, and though we are unfortunate to lose Isaac and Matty, we have good cover for their positions. Finally with the forward line we have the ever reliable Jordan Hulme, Ryan Colclough is still a great danger to the opposition down the left, and Marcus Dinanga has started to score in our friendlies, following on from what he did at Dartford. We now also have who I think may be the key signing in our forward line Alex Samizadeh. I still am not sure how to pronounce his surname, but my god he is going to cause opposing defenders some problems. His footwork is superb and he has many tricks up his sleeve. Phil told me he is 23, still young and yet to reach his peak, needs a little work on his finishing but has great potential. If anybody can bring this out of him, Phil and Neil can. I spoke to Alex yesterday and he is a very nice fellow too. He is one of the players I am looking forward to watching. I remember being blown away by his play at Trafford, and shouting great skills 18, fantastic. He actually remembered that when I spoke to him yesterday. We need to give him support and encouragement and I know he will come good. My minds eye tells me he will win us a couple of penalties too, as opposing defenders have their blood twisted.
I understand the negativity because for a few years we had it so bad, but this is the Phil and Neil era now and we should trust them and remember this a very exciting time to be at the club. I am so looking forward to this season, we all should. How high can we finish, not we're doomed!
What a cheerful post Steve and I find your positive observations quite infectious. We know the coming season won’t be without setbacks and hiccups but we’re in better shape than I anticipated a few short weeks ago. If we can recruit Lady Luck as well we’ll be absolutely fine. Looking forward to August 6 and beyond now. 😎
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At some point we will need to get lucky and pick up a goalscorer from somewhere.
The rest of the team is looking good.
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At some point we will need to get lucky and pick up a goalscorer from somewhere.
The rest of the team is looking good.
I totally agree with you.
Sadly I don't think it's going to happen so I'm hoping for good things from Alex and Jordan.
I'm sure we'll get some from midfield too (and Jonesy from corners and set pieces)
This glass half full thingy is infectious! 😉
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Or does it signal the exit of Toby?
I doubt it, I spoke to Toby today he is very happy and proud to be vice captain
Just because good players come in doesn’t mean another good one is going.
Just what we all wanted to hear.
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I'd be amazed if we reneged from the tried and tested 4231 - however the personnel we've recruited certainly does suggest that we're open to exploring the idea of a back three more often.
Given current injury / fitness issues, the team could be something like (4231):
Byrne
Mullarkey Jones Baines/Cooper Brockbank
Lundstram Osborne
Jackson/Samizadeh Conn-Clarke Colclough
Hulme
Or it could be something like (343):
Byrne
Mullarkey Jones Baines
Jackson Lundstram Osborne Brockbank
Conn-Clarke Colclough
Hulme
That 343 team does have a nice balance to it - I think Brad Jackson could be a revelation at RWB - but it's untested.
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Brad Jackson looked to be the only player driving with the ball 2nd half against Stockport.
Would like to see him start Saturday.
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Brad Jackson looked to be the only player driving with the ball 2nd half against Stockport.
Would like to see him start Saturday.
I'd start him - we can write off last season, but I've seen enough from him to tell me that he has the attributes to be a key player this time round. We need to keep him fit.
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Now saying months on the sidelines for Marriott.
Another huge blow.
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Now saying months on the sidelines for Marriott.
Another huge blow.
This turning catastrophic
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Now saying months on the sidelines for Marriott.
Another huge blow.
This turning catastrophic
Bigger loss than Kossy.
He has been absolutely quality for us and covers so much ground. Was looking forward to seeing him and Lundstram bossing midfields.
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This is undoubtedly a huge blow - he's looked a cut above in so many of our games across the second half of the season, and he looked sharp in pre-season too.
Second player to be done by a divot whilst running - pure rotten luck, or are we training on poor surfaces?
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This is undoubtedly a huge blow - he's looked a cut above in so many of our games across the second half of the season, and he looked sharp in pre-season too.
Second player to be done by a divot whilst running - pure rotten luck, or are we training on poor surfaces?
We're they both done at Knutsford?
I sense a lot of pressure on Marcus Dinanga to come up with the goods this season. A glorious opportunity for him.
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I was taking to Jake Cunningham the physio yesterday as well. He was saying Kossy has done is ACL which is the outer part of his knee. Isaac has done the inner side of the knee which is bad enough but not as bad as what Kossy has done. I’m thinking Issac is out to at least Xmas Kossy quite a bit longer.
Jake was getting in his car to go home and the lad was good enough to chat to us both about the two players and I have to say he gave us the impression of being a very good Physio and also a nice bloke who came across as a friendly guy ..
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Brad Jackson looked to be the only player driving with the ball 2nd half against Stockport.
Would like to see him start Saturday.
I'd start him - we can write off last season, but I've seen enough from him to tell me that he has the attributes to be a key player this time round. We need to keep him fit.
His sending off against Wealdstone was far from ideal, and I would like to see Mooney replaced, but Brad can fight it out
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Robin in Stockport, can we update the squad details on the first page to add James Jones and Alex Samizedah, defender and forward. When you include those, even with the current injuries to Matty and Isaac, it makes pretty good reading. I personally think the squad is complete and ready to start the season.
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Also, only two of the six academy youngsters are shown.
Is that intentional (i e have you heard something?)
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Go on Youtube and add Alex Samizadeh into the search. There is a 2-3 minute compilation of his skills from the age of 18, great watch and I can't wait to see his goal celebration!
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Steve From Sale. The full squad is on the official site
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Go on Youtube and add Alex Samizadeh into the search. There is a 2-3 minute compilation of his skills from the age of 18, great watch and I can't wait to see his goal celebration!
I get the feeling a very promising career has come off the rails a bit and fortunately he finds himself at our door. PP is the very man to get him back on track. Both Alex and Alty have a huge amount to gain if his potential is fulfilled here.
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Rory's Grandad, that is exactly how I see it too, will be an exciting player to watch. I hope he gets a run of games and the chance to therefore become an established player. Phil is the right man to help him resurrect his career, the rest is up to him and us, to a certain extent.
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Rory's Grandad, that is exactly how I see it too, will be an exciting player to watch. I hope he gets a run of games and the chance to therefore become an established player. Phil is the right man to help him resurrect his career, the rest is up to him and us, to a certain extent.
He won't get a better chance, as you day it's up to him. He needs to apply himself, work hard and be professional in what he does, off and on the pitch. Good luck.
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Midfielder Aaron Bennett signs on loan from Preston North End:
https://altrinchamfc.com/blogs/news/free-scoring-midfielder-aaron-signs-on-loan-in-eve-of-season-boost-for-robins (https://altrinchamfc.com/blogs/news/free-scoring-midfielder-aaron-signs-on-loan-in-eve-of-season-boost-for-robins)
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Probably on the bench on Saturday I'd guess.
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Especially if Lundstram is available.
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I expect him to play along side Colclough, CCC ina 3 behind Hulme.
Lundstrum and Osbourne behind.