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Title: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: Toff Apple on May 13, 2015, 05:37:38 PM
Released by wrexham, up front with reeves anyone?
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: ripleym on May 13, 2015, 05:42:38 PM
Unless he goes back to Hednesford, who appear to be having a bit of a shake-up...
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: taxi Phil on May 13, 2015, 06:21:33 PM
Released by wrexham, up front with reeves anyone?

No.
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Jimmy on May 13, 2015, 07:02:55 PM
Why not? Because you probably nominated him knobsock of the year at sometime
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: joe on May 13, 2015, 07:22:05 PM
He's a player we should definateley be looking at IMO to replace Gillespie.
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Ballers on May 13, 2015, 08:06:32 PM
Look, this lads a super player. If he's considering going back part time or even dropping into the conference north with Tamworth then we simply have to get on the case with him and see if we'll come.

He is technically good enough to play up front, behind the striker and (a bit less effectively) on either flank. The way we play, a player like that is arguably more important than an out and out centre forward.

And anyone who would object to it is either an oddball or seeking attention.
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Mr Woolf on May 13, 2015, 08:41:02 PM
Why not? Because you probably nominated him knobsock of the year at sometime

Well said jimmy
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: distancetraveller on May 13, 2015, 08:47:41 PM
I believe he was on a couple of grand a week. Possibly too pricey for us ...
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Jimmy on May 13, 2015, 09:43:37 PM
He can't demand that at a semi pro side though I tend to agree someone will pay him a fair wage
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Hamilton on May 13, 2015, 10:30:04 PM
He can't demand that at a semi pro side though I tend to agree someone will pay him a fair wage

FCUM anybody!
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: taxi Phil on May 13, 2015, 11:18:05 PM
Look, this lads a super player. If he's considering going back part time or even dropping into the conference north with Tamworth then we simply have to get on the case with him and see if we'll come.

He is technically good enough to play up front, behind the striker and (a bit less effectively) on either flank. The way we play, a player like that is arguably more important than an out and out centre forward.

And anyone who would object to it is either an oddball or seeking attention.

I'm no attention seeker, but I could be an oddball. I don't like his attitude and the way he plays the game. He's a decent Conference North player, just like Sean Williams. If he was better than that he'd be staying at Wrexham.
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Jimmy on May 13, 2015, 11:44:21 PM
So if someone spends a lot of a season injured that's it they are not confrence standard in reality he would walk into the Alty team
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: roytonmike on May 14, 2015, 07:10:25 AM
Look, this lads a super player. If he's considering going back part time or even dropping into the conference north with Tamworth then we simply have to get on the case with him and see if we'll come.
He is technically good enough to play up front, behind the striker and (a bit less effectively) on either flank. The way we play, a player like that is arguably more important than an out and out centre forward.
And anyone who would object to it is either an oddball or seeking attention.
I'm no attention seeker, but I could be an oddball. I don't like his attitude and the way he plays the game. He's a decent Conference North player, just like Sean Williams. If he was better than that he'd be staying at Wrexham.
I agree. On the evidence of his antics when playing against us for Hednesford I would not be happy to see him in an Alty shirt. If that makes me an oddball, so be it.
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Hale Alty on May 14, 2015, 09:28:59 AM
That would have ruled out Kyle Perry ever playing for Altrincham.
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Mrs Warbouys on May 14, 2015, 09:36:09 AM
And Chris denham, Rod Thornley and James Walshaw.

I refer the right honourable gentlemen to the words of one
Captain John Partrick Mason, Her Majesty's Special Air Sevice (Retired), The Rock 1996..
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Mrs Warbouys on May 14, 2015, 10:04:41 AM
And john king
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Jimmy on May 14, 2015, 11:05:06 AM
And Chris denham, Rod Thornley and James Walshaw.

I refer the right honourable gentlemen to the words of one
Captain John Partrick Mason, Her Majesty's Special Air Sevice (Retired), The Rock 1996..
I agree with your comment however what did thornley or even walshaw do wrong
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Mrs Warbouys on May 14, 2015, 11:27:31 AM
They did nothing wrong, but were partial to a bit of gamesmanship
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: andrewflynn on May 14, 2015, 12:25:36 PM
They did nothing wrong, but were partial to a bit of gamesmanship

Durrell did nothing wrong either and I'd love him here.

If anything, he did exactly what I'd want my players to do in his situation. If I remember rightly he put in a mistimed tackle on one of our players and then scored moments later. He gave us opposition fans a bit back after getting big time grief for it? I'd much rather that than a player who goes quiet. Completely backed up his arrogance because he was quality. He's been injured most of this season and I do believe he's still up to this level, he's not had enough of a chance yet.
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Hale Alty on May 16, 2015, 09:19:04 AM
His goal in the play-off semi first leg last year was exceptional.
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Jimmy on May 16, 2015, 09:50:16 AM
That was Danny glover
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: andrewflynn on May 17, 2015, 06:43:17 PM
That was Danny glover

Indeed. Absolute peach of a goal.
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Hale Alty on May 17, 2015, 08:11:38 PM
That was Danny glover

Indeed. Absolute peach of a goal.

We should sign him instead.
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: eightiesrobin on May 17, 2015, 08:36:43 PM
He has been failing to impress at Stockport all season
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: taxi Phil on May 17, 2015, 10:24:26 PM
He has been failing to impress at Stockport all season

Him and 20 or so others.
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Mrs Warbouys on May 19, 2015, 07:09:29 PM
Andy bishop would be a great addition, even at 32

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/andy-bishop-leaves-wrexham-fc-9290746
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Toff Apple on May 19, 2015, 07:30:12 PM
According to a telford fan we are keen on Poku, bishop has to have been on at least 1.5k a week
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Jimmy on May 19, 2015, 07:42:29 PM
Yes but you can't get over a grand a week if your not pro which he may not be after Wrexham If he is available I'd ask him will you pay for what we can afford if he says it's no then fair enough
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Ballers on May 19, 2015, 08:16:53 PM
According to a telford fan we are keen on Poku, bishop has to have been on at least 1.5k a week

I did wonder about Poku. Rangy, athletic midfielder seemed to have a good game away at Telford when they beat us although I can't place him too much beyond that. Thought he'd be on our radar.

Think Bishop would fit us well actually but it must be difficult. If he was on what Toff says and then at 32 is faced with getting half that at best it's a very difficult choice. At 32 you should be moving into good wages not out of them.
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: York Alty on May 19, 2015, 08:27:06 PM
According to a telford fan we are keen on Poku, bishop has to have been on at least 1.5k a week

I did wonder about Poku. Rangy, athletic midfielder seemed to have a good game away at Telford when they beat us although I can't place him too much beyond that. Thought he'd be on our radar.

Think Bishop would fit us well actually but it must be difficult. If he was on what Toff says and then at 32 is faced with getting half that at best it's a very difficult choice. At 32 you should be moving into good wages not out of them.

Depends what else he's got work wise, or is likely to get.  Decent part time pay plus reasonable pay from a coaching role (didn't Colin Little do that?) could work for him.  At 32 he's not got much ahead of him time wise as a player which does concern me should we sign him.
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Jimmy on May 19, 2015, 08:35:05 PM
Yes but we certainly wouldnt be able to afford a younger bloke who could score as many as bishop
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Mrs Warbouys on May 19, 2015, 09:53:14 PM
Ross Hannah released by Grimsby, another one id like to think was on our radar, decent age also
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Toff Apple on May 20, 2015, 07:49:16 AM
Bishop rumored to be going to tranmere
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: chesteralty on May 20, 2015, 08:32:40 AM
We don't want Bishop.
We might as well have kept Kyle Perry!!
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: MarpleAlty on May 20, 2015, 08:46:13 AM
Bishop has always notoriously been paid high wages (I assume a factor in his release). But an enquiry wouldn't hurt, he could do a job for a year.

I genuinely think we stand a good chance of landing Tony Gray (especially given how he's been quoted), and therefore he MUST be our number 1 target.

A few people mentioning Poku from Telford - he's London-based and would be moving closer to home if he did leave.

Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: joe on May 20, 2015, 09:55:01 AM
Even though he's London born I wouldn't necessarily rule Poko out as he's spent the majority of his football career north of Birmingham.
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Mrs Warbouys on May 20, 2015, 10:09:00 AM
I'd prefer Ross Hannah over bishop and gray
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: brian1925 on May 20, 2015, 10:33:19 AM
Gray is a proven 20-goal a season Conference striker, so he MUST be our number 1 transfer target. I still think Durrell would complement Reeves better though. Don't know much about Ross Hannah, but I would guess that he didn't start too many times for Grimsby last season - very gettable though and as others have said, a good age. It'll be interesting to see who we end up with, 2 places to fill remember. Maybe, they'll just take one striker and take a punt on an extra pacey midfielder instead, Mahon (Chester), Deacey...
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: joe on May 20, 2015, 01:25:30 PM
I'll be surprised if Hannah doesn't get a full time gig somewhere with his scoring record and I'll be even more surprised if Gray doesn't end up at Stalybridge!
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Jimmy on May 20, 2015, 01:50:37 PM
Despite the link with Watson staylebridge can not compete with us in wages which would be more important if both clubs wanted him
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: MarpleAlty on May 20, 2015, 05:23:10 PM
Despite the link with Watson staylebridge can not compete with us in wages which would be more important if both clubs wanted him

I agree, fortunately for us I think Stalybridge are simply too sh*t an option for him right now after a good season in the Prem. But we'll see.
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Toff Apple on May 20, 2015, 05:40:07 PM
Wrexham sign Moke, not that I would have bothered, 1 good game in 5
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Ballers on May 20, 2015, 05:42:41 PM
I think Gray is a similar player to reeves and also 31 so he may not be on the radar. I suspect given other deficiencies we may have to address them rather than adding another poacher.

That said, who wouldn't want a striker with a good goal scoring record and I suspect we're more likely to be shopping in the tony Gray market rather than the Bishop/Hannah one.
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Ballers on May 20, 2015, 05:47:40 PM
Wrexham sign Moke, not that I would have bothered, 1 good game in 5

Had 2 good games out of 3 against us in fairness.
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Toff Apple on May 20, 2015, 05:54:00 PM
Bradford PA sign Walshaw
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: York Alty on May 20, 2015, 06:30:24 PM
Bradford PA sign Walshaw

Didn't enjoy last season  - hope BPA get the Walshaw we know he can be. 
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Timperley The Best on May 20, 2015, 07:12:23 PM
Bradford PA sign Walshaw

Didn't enjoy last season  - hope BPA get the Walshaw we know he can be. 


A bit naive of me but I thought he may have come back to alty.
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: eightiesrobin on May 20, 2015, 10:17:36 PM
Bradford PA? Good grief.
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Ballers on May 20, 2015, 11:14:18 PM
Bradford PA? Good grief.

Why the surprise? He's only gone from Harrogate to BPA. Given the reasons he went to Harrogate in the first place and that BPA have a bit of cash there's no real difference travel/standard/money/location wise.
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: roytonmike on May 21, 2015, 07:26:59 AM
Bradford PA? Good grief.
Why the surprise? He's only gone from Harrogate to BPA. Given the reasons he went to Harrogate in the first place and that BPA have a bit of cash there's no real difference travel/standard/money/location wise.
Absolutely. He has plenty of choice of clubs local to him at the level he wishes to play - i.e. Conf North - & will no doubt have taken up the best offer.
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: MarpleAlty on May 21, 2015, 08:51:32 AM
Bradford PA sign Walshaw

I called it correctly a few weeks ago :)

Not surprised by this one at all - I'm more surprised people thought he'd come back here despite the fact his circumstances hadn't changed whatsoever. About as much chance of Chris Senior coming back.
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Jimmy on May 21, 2015, 09:12:48 AM
This thread has become totally removed from the original topic
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Mrs Warbouys on May 21, 2015, 09:36:39 AM
Still best to keep any transfer speculation in one place, could ask toffee haddock to change the title
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: MarpleAlty on May 21, 2015, 04:01:41 PM
Interestingly Halifax are in talks with Dan Maguire, the striker from Blyth that (along with Robbie Dale) caused us all sorts of grief

Should we be looking at players like him potentially? I'm always sceptical about signing players that have done well against us (e.g. Mwasile)
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Toff Apple on May 21, 2015, 04:26:16 PM
Still best to keep any transfer speculation in one place, could ask toffee haddock to change the title

How do I do that?
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Ballers on May 21, 2015, 04:55:44 PM
Interestingly Halifax are in talks with Dan Maguire, the striker from Blyth that (along with Robbie Dale) caused us all sorts of grief

Should we be looking at players like him potentially? I'm always sceptical about signing players that have done well against us (e.g. Mwasile)

Has Dan Gardner been released by Chesterfield. He would 100% hit the mark of what we need (creative, goal scoring, penalty taking midfielder)?
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: Toff Apple on May 21, 2015, 06:51:00 PM
Still best to keep any transfer speculation in one place, could ask toffee haddock to change the title

How do I do that?
sussed it
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: AFC56 on May 22, 2015, 09:13:37 AM
Good call Ballers would be an excellent recruit.
Probably keen on remaining full time though so will probably end up at Wrexham or even Barrow.
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: Mrs Warbouys on May 22, 2015, 09:24:16 AM
He's a gorton lad, maybe Luca could have a word
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: GB Alty on May 22, 2015, 10:06:40 AM
He's a gorton lad, maybe Luca could have a word
Does Luca know everyone in Gorton?
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: Paul Cain's Chip Pan on May 22, 2015, 10:24:31 AM
He's a gorton lad, maybe Luca could have a word
Does Luca know everyone in Gorton?

 :D
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: Mrs Warbouys on May 22, 2015, 11:03:02 AM
He's a gorton lad, maybe Luca could have a word
Does Luca know everyone in Gorton?

Close knit community lad
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: GB Alty on May 22, 2015, 10:44:11 PM
In 2006 the Motor Insurers' Bureau named West Gorton as the worst place in the UK for uninsured cars, with over six times the national average of drivers living there having no cover. However the MIB press release of 24 September 2009 stated that Barkerend in Bradford was then the worst place for uninsured drivers with Manchester the second worst city. The MIB do not reveal checkable details of the methods used to calculate the figures.

More recently some parts of Gorton have suffered from serious deprivation, which has resulted in high crime levels and burglary. The first four series of popular television series Shameless, which is shown on Channel 4 was mainly filmed in West Gorton. The parade of shops used for filming in the initial series was built on the site of St. Mark's Church, Clowes Street – the birthplace of Manchester City F.C.

The teenager Jordan Brennan died after being attacked outside a grocer's store in Gorton on 10 March 2014.
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: Toff Apple on May 23, 2015, 05:24:42 PM
lee fowler signs for wrexham
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: eightiesrobin on May 23, 2015, 07:30:53 PM
According to a telford fan we are keen on Poku, bishop has to have been on at least 1.5k a week

I did wonder about Poku. Rangy, athletic midfielder seemed to have a good game away at Telford when they beat us although I can't place him too much beyond that. Thought he'd be on our radar.

Think Bishop would fit us well actually but it must be difficult. If he was on what Toff says and then at 32 is faced with getting half that at best it's a very difficult choice. At 32 you should be moving into good wages not out of them.

Poku to Woking
Title: Re: Durrell
Post by: ripleym on May 24, 2015, 12:50:49 PM
According to a telford fan we are keen on Poku, bishop has to have been on at least 1.5k a week

I did wonder about Poku. Rangy, athletic midfielder seemed to have a good game away at Telford when they beat us although I can't place him too much beyond that. Thought he'd be on our radar.

Think Bishop would fit us well actually but it must be difficult. If he was on what Toff says and then at 32 is faced with getting half that at best it's a very difficult choice. At 32 you should be moving into good wages not out of them.

Poku to Woking

Say that 5 times as quick as you can.
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: MarpleAlty on May 26, 2015, 02:26:24 PM
Tony Gray now confirmed as leaving Telford - quoted as saying the location has become an issue, and he's got a couple of options closer to home

I sincerely hope we're one of those options.
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: chesteralty on May 26, 2015, 03:18:51 PM
He's apparently been offered a hangar full of money by Airbus.
I'm not sure that's much closer to home though.
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: Nom de plume on May 26, 2015, 03:21:16 PM
He's apparently been offered a hangar full of money by Airbus.
I'm not sure that's much closer to home though.
He'll be able to get there via the A380  ;D
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: MarpleAlty on May 26, 2015, 04:26:19 PM
He's apparently been offered a hangar full of money by Airbus.
I'm not sure that's much closer to home though.
He'll be able to get there via the A380  ;D

 ;D

Let's not start the puns PLEASE, I fear for this thread otherwise...
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: Hamilton on May 26, 2015, 05:34:03 PM
He's apparently been offered a hangar full of money by Airbus.
I'm not sure that's much closer to home though.
He'll be able to get there via the A380  ;D

 ;D

Let's not start the puns PLEASE, I fear for this thread otherwise...

They're looking for a couple of players to play on the wings!

(Sorry!)
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: Nom de plume on May 26, 2015, 06:30:05 PM
He's apparently been offered a hangar full of money by Airbus.
I'm not sure that's much closer to home though.
He'll be able to get there via the A380  ;D

 ;D

Let's not start the puns PLEASE, I fear for this thread otherwise...

They're looking for a couple of players to play on the wings!

(Sorry!)
Brilliant 😝
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: Hale Alty on May 26, 2015, 10:28:23 PM
I went to a game at Airbus once. Bit surprised there were only five stewards, but at least they knew where all the exits were.
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: Nom de plume on May 26, 2015, 10:35:45 PM
Did the changing rooms have everything stored in the overhead lockers?
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: Hamilton on May 26, 2015, 11:09:31 PM
I knew these puns would take off!
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: Jimmy Hill on May 27, 2015, 01:42:56 AM
Seriously, shut the f**k up.
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: Nom de plume on May 27, 2015, 06:46:24 AM
Seriously, shut the f**k up.
Is that the captain's announcement before the stewardess does the safety drill?
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: Mrs Warbouys on May 27, 2015, 10:05:31 AM
First preseason game is in 41 days, I'd assume we'll see some movement this next week with contracts coming to an end.

Still need a couple of forwards and a couple of midfielders in my opinion
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: Mrs Warbouys on May 27, 2015, 12:01:19 PM
Tony Gray joins Airbus UK, not overly bothered myself, he's had one good season in five years

http://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/afc-telford-united/2015/05/27/afc-telford-hot-shot-tony-gray-joins-airbus/
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: MarpleAlty on May 27, 2015, 12:33:37 PM
Tony Gray joins Airbus UK, not overly bothered myself, he's had one good season in five years

http://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/afc-telford-united/2015/05/27/afc-telford-hot-shot-tony-gray-joins-airbus/

I have to admit I'm a bit disappointed - Wally had one or two off-seasons before he joined us (and has by all accounts had another one this season as well).

Doesn't leave many other obvious candidates now - let's see which rabbits Lee manages to pull out of the hat.
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: Ballers on May 27, 2015, 01:18:05 PM
Do you not think he's a similar player to Reeves?
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: joe on May 27, 2015, 01:37:10 PM
Obviously an ambitious chap.
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: Mrs Warbouys on May 27, 2015, 01:56:01 PM
I think there's plenty better available, if he wants to jog round a roped off field behind an airport for a decent salary I can't say I blame him at 31.

http://www.footballgroundguide.com/wales/airbus-uk/

You can get to the vast majority of wpl grounds within two hours from Manchester and Liverpool so I can see why it would be attractive to the lad. I personally can set the bar a litgle higher forward wise
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: Timperley The Best on May 27, 2015, 02:06:32 PM
I think there's plenty better available, if he wants to jog round a roped off field behind an airport for a decent salary I can't say I blame him at 31.

http://www.footballgroundguide.com/wales/airbus-uk/

You can get to the vast majority of wpl grounds within two hours from Manchester and Liverpool so I can see why it would be attractive to the lad. I personally can set the bar a litgle higher forward wise

Hannah and Padraig Almond are better options but its a case of who else after them ?
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: MarpleAlty on May 27, 2015, 02:33:35 PM
Or, Lee might want to stick to 4-5-1 and be prioritising attacking midfielders such as Durrell over a second out-and-out striker. Although of course we need to bring in cover, having lost both Perry and Gillespie.

Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: SW on May 27, 2015, 03:08:40 PM
Or, Lee might want to stick to 4-5-1 and be prioritising attacking midfielders such as Durrell over a second out-and-out striker. Although of course we need to bring in cover, having lost both Perry and Gillespie.


Which would leave us screwed if Damian got crocked. I think at least one striker is needed.
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: MarpleAlty on May 27, 2015, 03:20:14 PM
Or, Lee might want to stick to 4-5-1 and be prioritising attacking midfielders such as Durrell over a second out-and-out striker. Although of course we need to bring in cover, having lost both Perry and Gillespie.


Which would leave us screwed if Damian got crocked. I think at least one striker is needed.

If Lee doesn't get at least one striker, I'll personally take him to the shrink myself
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: taxi Phil on May 27, 2015, 07:44:09 PM
Do you not think he's a similar player to Reeves?

My view precisely. I'd have preferred his partner Adam Farrell.....he's likely to terrorise the North defences having signed on for another year at Telford.
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: Toff Apple on May 27, 2015, 07:47:43 PM
still thinking bishop myself
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: Timperley The Best on May 27, 2015, 07:49:20 PM
Shaun Whalley ( more of a wide man ) has always impressed me , released by Luton, probably stay full time though.
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: Mrs Warbouys on May 27, 2015, 11:01:58 PM
Ben Thomlinson signs for Barnet
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: MarpleAlty on May 28, 2015, 11:30:07 AM
Do you not think he's a similar player to Reeves?

My view precisely. I'd have preferred his partner Adam Farrell.....he's likely to terrorise the North defences having signed on for another year at Telford.

On paper I thought Walshaw was a similar looking signing to Reeves - but that turned out OK (and yes I know they're different)

If we're looking for a realistic signing to compliment Reeves's game, whilst becoming the Kyle Perry-style scapegoat dividing fans, we should look at George Donnelly.

That's where the comparisons with Perry end - Donnelly runs defenders ragged, will loosen up more opportunities for Damian, but he couldn't hit a cow's arse with a banjo (whereas Kyle knew where the back of the net was)

Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: Mrs Warbouys on May 28, 2015, 12:28:39 PM
What about Ricky Miller? Free agent now

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9855752/miller-sacked-by-luton
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: Ballers on May 28, 2015, 01:29:24 PM
Shaun Whalley ( more of a wide man ) has always impressed me , released by Luton, probably stay full time though.

Done deal to Tranmere at the end of June my sources tell me.
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: MarpleAlty on May 28, 2015, 02:04:19 PM
What about Ricky Miller? Free agent now

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9855752/miller-sacked-by-luton

Has always tended to stay down the east side of the country - and I'd be wary of signing a recent troublemaker
Title: Re: The amazing transfer rumour thread !!!
Post by: Mrs Warbouys on May 28, 2015, 03:20:05 PM
Whilst I don't condone alleged violence, I wouldn't say a 25 year old having a piss up and a punch up on a Saturday/Sunday night automatically qualifies you as a troublemaker
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Post by: Ballers on May 28, 2015, 06:00:26 PM
Yeh, I wouldn't sign John King, Graham Heathcote, Ken McKenna or Gerry Casey in their prime...
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Post by: Mrs Warbouys on May 28, 2015, 10:03:43 PM
Been an incredible amount of transfer activity in the conference today, I don't recall a day when so many players have moved between clubs. hope we join the party soon.
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Post by: Toff Apple on May 29, 2015, 08:52:10 AM
Been an incredible amount of transfer activity in the conference today, I don't recall a day when so many players have moved between clubs. hope we join the party soon.
Mnnnm  I had hoped that we had completed some more business by now, plenty of time until the start of the season but when you see prime targets joining airbus...
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Post by: Mrs Warbouys on May 29, 2015, 10:49:34 AM
Not overly bothered about Tony gray, however looking at previous years we've usually done more business by this date. The number of transfers in the conference and conference North must have been some sort of record yesterday. Still plenty of work to do, but clubs squads are taking shape now, and we did have 12 to start with so hopefully things will start to happen soon as it can't be long until we are back in training with the first friendly being 30 odd days away
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Post by: bumble on May 29, 2015, 11:45:16 AM
Not overly bothered about Tony gray, however looking at previous years we've usually done more business by this date. The number of transfers in the conference and conference North must have been some sort of record yesterday. Still plenty of work to do, but clubs squads are taking shape now, and we did have 12 to start with so hopefully things will start to happen soon as it can't be long until we are back in training with the first friendly being 30 odd days away

Cav didn't sign till the Sunday after we played Hyde. But id like to see one or two commit sooner
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Post by: Mrs Warbouys on May 29, 2015, 02:11:15 PM
Kristian Dennis to Macclesfield from Stockport on a season long loan
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Post by: Toff Apple on May 29, 2015, 06:41:54 PM
Kristian Dennis to Macclesfield from Stockport on a season long loan
Thats an odd one
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Post by: Ballers on May 29, 2015, 07:14:00 PM
Kristian Dennis to Macclesfield from Stockport on a season long loan
Thats an odd one

One I'm pleased with though.
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Post by: Saughall Robin on May 30, 2015, 10:24:58 AM
Kristian Dennis to Macclesfield from Stockport on a season long loan
Thats an odd one

One I'm pleased with though.

Indeed. If that's the level of incoming talent they're attracting, can't see them reaching the play-off any time soon  ;)
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Post by: 1993 on May 30, 2015, 01:26:37 PM
Kristian Dennis to Macclesfield from Stockport on a season long loan
Thats an odd one

One I'm pleased with though.

Indeed. If that's the level of incoming talent they're attracting, can't see them reaching the play-off any time soon  ;)

He has scored 100 goals in 131 appearances in his career and was rumoured to be on 750 a week at Stockport. The County fans think he'll do the business at this level.
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Post by: Jimmy on May 30, 2015, 02:09:59 PM
The statistic is flattering as he has scored most of his goals at curzon at a much lower level
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Post by: 1993 on May 30, 2015, 04:48:01 PM
Yeah, I agree with that, nonetheless it is an impressive goal to game ratio. He still had a better than 1 in 2 goal rate for a poor Stockport team who's midfield supplying him last season was apparently useless (and often not playing him as striker). I expect he won't be Macc's first choice anyway, they are rumoured to have a much improved budget and have released all the strikers (none of which scored more than 10) so that they can get better replacements.
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Post by: Jimmy on May 31, 2015, 11:27:39 AM
I wonder if they will lie about the budget again first year we had in the confrence north reeves scored over 40 in a poor side
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Post by: Mrs Warbouys on June 11, 2015, 09:19:07 PM
Matthew Barnes-Homer signs for aldershot
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Post by: Mrs Warbouys on June 11, 2015, 10:20:23 PM
Gateshead release 11, any worth having?

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/gateshead-offered-new-deals-12-9437781
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Post by: Cheadle Hulme Alty on June 11, 2015, 10:54:24 PM
Andrai Jones played well at right back when we played them last season and has improved considerably since we had him on loan from Bury a few years ago. Could offer some cover across the back four.
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Post by: Ballers on June 12, 2015, 01:36:47 AM
I think we're okay at the back with Scott Leather able to play either full back or centre half. Prefer him in the centre though so if Jones has improved that much and is local then yeh heard worse ideas.
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Post by: Jimmy on June 12, 2015, 01:37:58 AM
Gateshead release 11, any worth having?

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/gateshead-offered-new-deals-12-9437781
The list of the players they are keeping would suggest they won't struggle next season
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Post by: Jimmy on June 12, 2015, 01:43:22 AM
I think we're okay at the back with Scott Leather able to play either full back or centre half. Prefer him in the centre though so if Jones has improved that much and is local then yeh heard worse ideas.
We certainly need a defender as 5 isn't enough
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Post by: MarpleAlty on June 15, 2015, 12:32:23 PM
Wrexham's goalkeeper Andy Coughlin, 22, signs for Southport

Surely the sort of signing Lee should have been earmarking as a long-term successor to Coburn - rather than just sticking someone else on the bench and going through the same thing next summer.
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Post by: York Alty on June 15, 2015, 12:50:20 PM
Wrexham's goalkeeper Andy Coughlin, 22, signs for Southport

Surely the sort of signing Lee should have been earmarking as a long-term successor to Coburn - rather than just sticking someone else on the bench and going through the same thing next summer.

I saw that news on the BBC.  I don't think I've seen the bloke play, but I'd like to believe we were aware of his availability and thought better of it, as opposed to being totally unaware.
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Post by: Toff Apple on June 15, 2015, 02:53:13 PM
Wrexham's goalkeeper Andy Coughlin, 22, signs for Southport

Surely the sort of signing Lee should have been earmarking as a long-term successor to Coburn - rather than just sticking someone else on the bench and going through the same thing next summer.

I saw that news on the BBC.  I don't think I've seen the bloke play, but I'd like to believe we were aware of his availability and thought better of it, as opposed to being totally unaware.
Coughlin deffo would have wanted to be 1st choice, good but drops a few howlers.
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Post by: Mrs Warbouys on June 16, 2015, 08:18:46 AM
Back in training this week, and first friendly in 21 days. I think this coming week should see some transfer activity, if previous years are anything to go by we usually have the bulk of the squad in place for preseason
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Post by: Ballers on June 16, 2015, 10:09:26 AM
Omar Bogle signs for Grimsby.

Figgy, did you say Ross Hannah had signed for Chester?
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Post by: GB Alty on June 16, 2015, 10:59:06 AM
Back in training this week, and first friendly in 21 days. I think this coming week should see some transfer activity, if previous years are anything to go by we usually have the bulk of the squad in place for preseason
Let's hope so, looking a long way short at the moment
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Post by: Mrs Warbouys on June 16, 2015, 11:09:31 AM
I'd Hope to see four more coming in at least, manager said he likes to work with a squad of about 18/19 last season, so on that basis we'd have to expect at least 3 more coming in
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Post by: robininstockport on June 16, 2015, 12:29:07 PM
Is Rob Gilroy still with us?
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Post by: Jimmy on June 16, 2015, 12:46:34 PM
We need 4 more 18 is not enough
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Post by: TheCultOfIanTunnacliffe on June 16, 2015, 01:40:47 PM

Is Rob Gilroy still with us?



I believe that he has some injury issues.

George Heslop would be the man to clarify this.



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Post by: Jenga on June 16, 2015, 08:53:20 PM
Players WILL come in, there is no doubt about that, however the question mark is around their calibre.

Hopefully we are looking to improve on the first team rather than bring in bench quality players.
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Post by: York Alty on June 18, 2015, 08:17:41 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33190869 - Guiseley secure extensions for three, including Drench who I would have signed like a shot.
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Post by: Jimmy on June 18, 2015, 08:33:59 PM
To be fair I'd like all 3 at alty but they are probably on better money at guiseley
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Post by: taxi Phil on June 18, 2015, 09:45:41 PM
According to the Messenger,  Lee is "keeping his powder dry" so he can sign the players he wants nearer to the big kick off. Far be it from me to question how he does his job, but I do have reservations about blending new players into the mix so late in the day.
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Post by: Mrs Warbouys on June 18, 2015, 10:19:37 PM
Have you got a link to the article at all, we don't get the messenger delivered on regular basis
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Post by: GB Alty on June 18, 2015, 11:05:28 PM
According to the Messenger,  Lee is "keeping his powder dry" so he can sign the players he wants nearer to the big kick off. Far be it from me to question how he does his job, but I do have reservations about blending new players into the mix so late in the day.
Powder dry? I hear this every summer!☺

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Post by: Mrs Warbouys on June 18, 2015, 11:34:29 PM
And with that we signed cavanagh Just before the start of the season? Or are you referring to when we were hanging around waiting for Marc Joseph to decide if he was signing?
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Post by: MarpleAlty on June 19, 2015, 08:32:32 AM
I still wish we'd kept Cav. We spent years moaning that the midfield had no bite. I thought we'd found a solution for at least a couple of seasons.
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Post by: Paul Cain's Chip Pan on June 19, 2015, 08:40:47 AM
The only black mark against Cav was the number of yellow cards he was picking up, but I agree he was the kind of player we had craved for some time. I had hoped that we had someone already lined up given that we were so quick to release him, but perhaps he already had an eye on a coaching role, which meant Southport were able to offer him something we couldn't. We can only speculate really, but I sincerely hope we can replace him properly - we certainly need to as I don't believe we currently have another player in the squad who can do what he did.
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Post by: taxi Phil on June 19, 2015, 10:27:26 AM
Have you got a link to the article at all, we don't get the messenger delivered on regular basis
Sorry,no.
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Post by: Mrs Warbouys on June 19, 2015, 11:12:32 AM
No worries, it's up on the main site now. I think most clubs are pretty relaxed at present after the early clamour, if you listen to the interview with Neil Young done this week, Stockport are looking at/talking to football league strikers. Certain indicators and certain players not pitching up anywhere yet tends to point to there being a surplus of players wanting to get a club. Maybe in a couple of weeks time there demands may be a bit more modest
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Post by: MarpleAlty on June 24, 2015, 02:38:15 PM
Joe and Josh Thompson (no relation as far as I'm aware, but good mates by all accounts) both still available after being released by Tranmere

Joe plays RW, Josh can play CB or RB

We need a new bromance after Lee so cruelly sent Stubblemelt their separate ways...
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Post by: Mrs Warbouys on June 25, 2015, 10:36:50 AM
Jordan Burrow signs for Halifax
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Post by: Ballers on June 25, 2015, 11:34:22 AM
Jordan Burrow signs for Halifax

Ah.
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Post by: MarpleAlty on June 25, 2015, 01:17:01 PM
Their SEVENTH signing the summer already - they aint messing around
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Post by: PukkaPieman on June 25, 2015, 02:01:19 PM
Yes because Aspin has had a clear out !
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Post by: Bath Alty on June 25, 2015, 07:18:43 PM
lets play them opening day please before they have worked out who each other are!
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Post by: Toff Apple on June 25, 2015, 09:41:22 PM
bishop signs for halifax
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Post by: taxi Phil on June 25, 2015, 10:11:46 PM
bishop signs for halifax
That's OK.....we have an archbishop on here  ;D
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Post by: brian1925 on June 25, 2015, 10:39:37 PM
29 year old ex Accrington midfielder Anthony Barry released by FGR. Would be a good signing.
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Post by: Mrs Warbouys on June 25, 2015, 11:01:20 PM
Barry will go Accrington
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Post by: York Alty on June 26, 2015, 07:58:44 AM
bishop signs for halifax
That's OK.....we have an archbishop on here  ;D

Bless you my child.
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Post by: wayno on June 26, 2015, 08:55:27 AM
bishop signs for halifax
That's OK.....we have an archbishop on here  ;D

Bless you my child.
may all your sins at Macclesfield Northwich and southport be forgotten and washed away
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Post by: Toff Apple on June 30, 2015, 10:07:12 PM
Wrexham sell Louis Moult to Motherwell
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Post by: Toff Apple on June 30, 2015, 10:09:11 PM
Wrexham sell Louis Moult to Motherwell
sign james grey as replacement from accrington
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Post by: Paul Cain's Chip Pan on July 09, 2015, 09:48:41 AM
Andrai Jones signs for Southport.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33427207
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Post by: Mrs Warbouys on July 10, 2015, 10:34:25 AM
Redshaw sold to Blackpool for £180k assume with him not being contracted here we'll get no well on fee
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Post by: MarpleAlty on July 10, 2015, 01:40:58 PM
Redshaw sold to Blackpool for £180k assume with him not being contracted here we'll get no well on fee

Doubt it.

To me, Redshaw at £180k isn't any better an option for L1 than Bobby Grant, one of the lads they've just released.
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Post by: andrewflynn on July 10, 2015, 02:21:20 PM
Marlon Harewood has signed for Nuneaton: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33477452
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Post by: York Alty on July 11, 2015, 06:48:17 PM
Redshaw sold to Blackpool for £180k assume with him not being contracted here we'll get no well on fee

Doubt it.

To me, Redshaw at £180k isn't any better an option for L1 than Bobby Grant, one of the lads they've just released.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33493919 - welcome to Blackpool FC.
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Post by: Mrs Warbouys on July 12, 2015, 10:50:32 AM
One football rumours site is linking us with striker Johnathon Margetts, played against us for Gainsborough when on loan from hull. However he played as "trialist H" for Tranmere at Vauxhall yesterday and scored four
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Post by: Mrs Warbouys on July 13, 2015, 01:35:20 PM
Striker Scott Boden departs Halifax for unnamed league two club
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Post by: GB Alty on July 13, 2015, 09:01:17 PM
One football rumours site is linking us with striker Johnathon Margetts, played against us for Gainsborough when on loan from hull. However he played as "trialist H" for Tranmere at Vauxhall yesterday and scored four
powder dry

What football rumours site?
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Post by: Mrs Warbouys on July 13, 2015, 10:30:31 PM
Non league football zone

@nlffg: RUMOUR: ex Hull City youngster Jonathan Margetts has a choice of @northferribyutd @GainsTrinityFC and @altrinchamfc for contracts
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Post by: taxi Phil on July 13, 2015, 11:12:33 PM
Striker Scott Boden departs Halifax for unnamed league two club
He's signed for Newport.
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Post by: MarpleAlty on July 14, 2015, 08:33:02 AM
Non league football zone

@nlffg: RUMOUR: ex Hull City youngster Jonathan Margetts has a choice of @northferribyutd @GainsTrinityFC and @altrinchamfc for contracts

Ferriby and Gainsborough can't be paying too much these days, then again nothing surprises me anymore in football.
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Post by: Mrs Warbouys on July 14, 2015, 08:57:36 AM
Gainsborough have just signed up newsham and jarman, they won't be short on that evidence
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Post by: robininstockport on July 14, 2015, 09:19:39 AM
Gainsborough have just signed up newsham and jarman, they won't be short on that evidence

They might not have much left in the pot!
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Post by: Mrs Warbouys on July 27, 2015, 10:47:21 PM
I note that Shaun harrad is not going to be offered a deal with Lincoln after trialling with them. There's poorer forwards out there..
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Post by: Ballers on July 27, 2015, 11:52:55 PM
I note that Shaun harrad is not going to be offered a deal with Lincoln after trialling with them. There's poorer forwards out there..

We might already have filled our Shaun Harrad type forward though.

On a seperare note, Ryan Kendall has re-signed for North Ferriby.


Resign Roberts, re-sign.