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General Category => Altrincham FC First Team => Topic started by: Paul Cain's Chip Pan on April 04, 2010, 10:55:39 AM
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I honestly believe that if we can retain all our current squad and with everyone back to full fitness we might not even need to make any signings this summer.
Stuart Coburn is easily one of the top keepers at this level.
Our defence is as good as it's been for years.
We have some good options in midfield and with Tom Kearney back to full fitness that will take us back up a notch.
Our attacking options are also good and a fully fit Dale Johnson will only add to that.
It's important that we allow the current group to continue to gel and become an even more formidable outfit next season. Exciting times ahead!
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Agree with most of the above although I think a lot will depend on what Colin Little decides to do at the end of the season.
If he decides to hang up his boots it would free up some budget for new signings. I hope that if he does we get to hear about it before the end of the season so we can give proper thanks to one of our most important players of the last 20 years.
Although that may just allow us to keep the same budget as this year due to not having that £20 or £30,000 donation from the Premier League.
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A cultured midfielder and another effective 15 goal striker added to what we already have and we will be well in the promotion hunt
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A cultured midfielder and another effective 15 goal striker added to what we already have and we will be well in the promotion hunt
I think there was a lot of truth in a post on another thread which stated that John McAliskey may be a different proposition given the benefit of a full pre-season and improved fitness/sharpness.
Also, I am confident that Dale Johnson would increase the goal tallies of others around him.
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A cultured midfielder and another effective 15 goal striker added to what we already have and we will be well in the promotion hunt
Is that one that likes classical music and literature?
It would be a shame if Colin hung up his boots and I would like to see him kept on - maybe if he has the time to coach some of the juniors. He would be a great influence on them as he is such a good pro.
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Who do we currently have on a contract?
I'm pretty sure Colin would fancy another season rather than peter out through injury. My main concerns this summer are retaining Greg Young and Jamie Smith if I'm honest.
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A cultured midfielder and another effective 15 goal striker added to what we already have and we will be well in the promotion hunt
I think there was a lot of truth in a post on another thread which stated that John McAliskey may be a different proposition given the benefit of a full pre-season and improved fitness/sharpness.
Also, I am confident that Dale Johnson would increase the goal tallies of others around him.
don't think mac will be here once dales back tbh
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A cultured midfielder and another effective 15 goal striker added to what we already have and we will be well in the promotion hunt
I think there was a lot of truth in a post on another thread which stated that John McAliskey may be a different proposition given the benefit of a full pre-season and improved fitness/sharpness.
Also, I am confident that Dale Johnson would increase the goal tallies of others around him.
don't think mac will be here once dales back tbh
If our budget can accommodate both I think it would be good to have the backup, but I see what you're saying.
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having seen crewes assistant manager there yesterday it furthers my fear we will have to lose some of our best player's >:( I'd love to be wrong
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There were also representatives from Manchester City and Port Vale in the bar before and after the game.
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There were also representatives from Manchester City and Port Vale in the bar before and after the game.
Without being negative about our current squad surely none of them are good enough for the premiership!??
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i think col little will call it a day.he just hasnt looked to be enjoying it through this injury hit season.i hope he finishes the season with a couple of goals that may sway his discision.
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Surely the guy from vale was watching luke prosser whos at kiddy on loan from vale
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Agree with most of the above although I think a lot will depend on what Colin Little decides to do at the end of the season.
If he decides to hang up his boots it would free up some budget for new signings. I hope that if he does we get to hear about it before the end of the season so we can give proper thanks to one of our most important players of the last 20 years.
Although that may just allow us to keep the same budget as this year due to not having that £20 or £30,000 donation from the Premier League.
How true Mark one hell of a player
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Unlikely to be watching Prosser who has already been told his contract will not be extended at end of this season. Lawrie who came on as sub is still a Vale player but is not immediatley in the eyes of Micky Adams. In fairness a move to Vale would hardly be a big step up for any of our players anyway.
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There were also representatives from Manchester City and Port Vale in the bar before and after the game.
Without being negative about our current squad surely none of them are good enough for the premiership!??
I never thought they were, however that is who was in the bar. :)
Wouldn't be surprised if the Port Vale guy was looking at both of their loan players and possibly to see if there were one or two players they would look at adding to their squad.
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i know were in talks with Danny Adams and Twiss coming back!
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A cultured midfielder and another effective 15 goal striker added to what we already have and we will be well in the promotion hunt
I think there was a lot of truth in a post on another thread which stated that John McAliskey may be a different proposition given the benefit of a full pre-season and improved fitness/sharpness.
Also, I am confident that Dale Johnson would increase the goal tallies of others around him.
Rubbish - he is not a conference player!
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Why look at players who's career is now petering out like the players released by Morecambe? Their are plenty of up and coming players around who have a greater hunger and desire to prove themselves and potentially may offer Altrincham the opportunity to cash in if they turn out to be decent signings.
I wouldn't be surprised if Senior is a Vale target if they offload Mark Richards who is supposedly stalling on wage demands...
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But Altrincham fits Senior around his commitments as a Physio or whatever at another club (might be Sheffield United), so not sure he'll want to leave
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But Altrincham fits Senior around his commitments as a Physio or whatever at another club (might be Sheffield United), so not sure he'll want to leave
Correct - why after his training and hard work to become a physio (and at a pretty decent club) would you decide to quit to join a club 1 step up from where you are.
Times have changed, footballers are now looking at other careers outside of football and our club suits 100%. So much so that we probably dont here about the players throwing themselves at us in the summer who get rejected who 5 years ago would have been taken on...
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And another point - playing for Altrincham part time + other career = pretty decent salary :o
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I completely agree with Alty1981's original post. What we need to do more than anything else is retain the 16 or so lads we presently have. Not sure anything else is really needed, or realistic. The worry is overspending teams from Conference North poaching some of our better players.
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I wonder what type of Ausi visa Matt Crowell is on.
Usually the under 28's working visa is valid for only a year.
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A cultured midfielder and another effective 15 goal striker added to what we already have and we will be well in the promotion hunt
I think there was a lot of truth in a post on another thread which stated that John McAliskey may be a different proposition given the benefit of a full pre-season and improved fitness/sharpness.
Also, I am confident that Dale Johnson would increase the goal tallies of others around him.
Rubbish - he is not a conference player!
I thought he did a decent job at FGR and we looked comfortable until he went off which was the turning point. Agreed Dale Johnson is a better all round player but I agree with the other poster that McAliskey could improve with better fitness.
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i know were in talks with Danny Adams and Twiss coming back!
How soild is your source mate because I have heard we're not!
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A cultured midfielder and another effective 15 goal striker added to what we already have and we will be well in the promotion hunt
I think there was a lot of truth in a post on another thread which stated that John McAliskey may be a different proposition given the benefit of a full pre-season and improved fitness/sharpness.
Also, I am confident that Dale Johnson would increase the goal tallies of others around him.
Rubbish - he is not a conference player!
As Jacko says its about opinions.
My opnion is that McAliskey is not the best in the world but if he ain't on big money then he is worth having around. Providing he can get fitter.
To get fitter and sharper he needs a pre season, then I feel we can judge him properly.
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My opnion is that McAliskey is not the best in the world but if he ain't on big money then he is worth having around. Providing he can get fitter.
To get fitter and sharper he needs a pre season, then I feel we can judge him properly.
Perhaps you could say the same with Dale Johnson. I'm looking forward to Dale getting a good pre-season under his belt after his long absence and getting back into the team. Graham Westley might not be everyone's cup of tea but he rates Dale....
Time to step forward Mr Johnson ;)
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I still say that considering McAlisky came from Witton (2 leagues lower than the BSP) he hasnt done that bad..
I would give him time and like people on here have already said. see what he is like after the pre season.
We certainly missed him once substituted at FGR
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always worth discussing new players, but we need to keep a very close eye on the background...and that as ever for Alty is money. Is it 5 years now without paying out for a player? I'm hoping Ken McKenna can use his contacts in the welsh leagues and pick us up a couple of contenders. It's all down to budget folks...