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4 minutes ago, Gaz_Oafc said:

You could look at that the other way though and say why's he giving one of our own young lads false hope?

 

I'm not against Unsworth by the way! I am against playing a kid out of position (who I rate as a CB) in a position he quite clearly struggled last season.

I agree, but he was still much better than the other two right backs we had. Young players being played out of position for a short while is not necessarily a bad thing in terms of their education. I remember Richard Graham. A very talented CB. Huge potential. Such a shame about his injuries. My point is that the first time I saw him, Big Joe played him on the left-wing in a friendly. Then, later, at high-back. When he moved to centre-back he was quality. I really think his experiences in different positions made him a better player.

I think he's done his stint at right-back, but, when he was briefly shifted to centre-back, he did look a better player. He should now stick to centre-back.

37 minutes ago, Gaz_Oafc said:

Q: Have we made any enquiries about loan players yet?

 

DU: No. I think it was necessary last year when I came in, the squad in my opinion at the time needed major heart surgery. The way we did that last season was loaning players. Some came off, some didn't. The health of the club now is that we don't need to enter that market. We might need to but what we've targeted is a smaller nucleus of players. I want a core group to work with from day one. At the moment we haven't looked at (loans)

Didn't he say we might sign a couple of loanees last week?

Wow. That's depressing. Some of them look 13-14 yo. I feel very old...

27 minutes ago, Dave_Og said:

 

Grigg is an odd one.  Shouldn't be anywhere near past it at 31; He doesn't seem to have suffered much in the way of injury but his goals per game rate in the last few seasons has fallen off a cliff

His fire has been extinguished.

35 minutes ago, L1onheartNew said:

 

My brother reckons Halifax in exchange for Golden. 

Absolutely no evidence or substance whatsoever.

Rochdale. He wants to get as many Greater Manchester teams under his belt as possible. It'll be Alty by Christmas and then FC United after that.

12 days to go...I've got severe withdrawal symptoms.

Only one blank Saturday remaining. Thanks goodness. I'm bored shitless. Role on Hyde.

3 hours ago, Frankly Mr Shankly said:

I doubt this. I think Tollitt will be used from the bench. He’s a luxury player for me, but he has to work on his game off the ball. He was a massive weakness defensively, struggled to pick up runners on throw ins and a piss poor tackler. However, with a game locked at 0-0 with us well on top he’s a great attacking option to sling on.

Have to agree. he's a lazy git. Doesn't back-track. Saw it time and time again. But, he has attacking/creative ability. Impact player. We need to be able to mix it up. When it's 0-0, he can pull off a worldy.

10 hours ago, hollandspies said:

So here’s my interpretation of who’s in, and who’s out….

 

1. Norman

2. Hudson

3. Sutton

4. Shelton

5. Hobson

6. Hogan

7. Kitching

8. Sheron

9. Couto

10. Gardner

11. Lundstram

12. Tollitt

13. Green

14. Ward

15. Hope

16. Fondop

17. Reid

18. Willoughby

19. Nuttall

 

20. McGahey ( Recovering from injury) 

 

Out:

Rotweiler

Rooney

Burgess 

Windass

Luamba

 

“Still 2 or 3 to be added plus loans.”

 

I'd agree with that. The only question for me is Hope or Rooney. Rooney can give us more in terms of quality, but Hope is a grafter and a team player. Rooney is stroppy. McGahey should leave when he recovers. I think we need 2 players for every position, plus a couple who can offer us something different. So I think we need two RBs, one CB and two wide players. Rhino was a bit vague (19-20, plus two in asap and then maybe a couple of loans later on).

Either way, we have the vast majority of the squad in place, and I can't remember the last time that happened. Didn't we have to recruit 22-23 players when Robinson was made manager? As for last year, I'm still waiting for the stellar signings...

15 hours ago, Bobledgersheart said:

Shelton or Sheron or Sutton can play right back till we get the right man. 

In the words of Corporal Jones "...... ...........".

Is Dylan Face available? He's got pace...

2 hours ago, Frankly Mr Shankly said:

Scunny have made the Ogle bid public for a reason. It alerts others and pushes up the fee they can get for him. I’m sure we didn’t want that info getting out so but of gamesmanship on their part I’d assume.

 

They’re clearly in a stronger position after their takeover and will sell at the right price. Just as we would next season with our better players on decent contracts. We might not get him, based on our valuation of the player but I’m sure 2-3 players for that position have been identified.

 

Again, we’re looking at hungry players who can and will make that step up through the divisions rather than those that have enjoyed careers at a higher level but have either lost a yard, lost their way or just looking for a home to ride out their last few years. So much different to previous recruitment strategies!

...or lower league French players.We've come a long way in a short time. 

52 minutes ago, LaticsPete said:

 “The Iron has today rejected an offer from Vanarama National League side Oldham Athletic for defender Reagan Ogle. As previously stated, Reagan remains firmly in Jimmy Dean's plans for the 2023-24 season.”

 

From Scunthorpe OS. 

Player of the season.

Described on wiki as a rhino type:

Ogle predominantly plays at right-back but is a versatile footballer who can also play at left-back, centre-half and as a central midfielder. Upon signing for Scunthorpe, he described himself as "very athletic, quick and strong and like to put in a tackle". He is also known for having a long throw-in.

There's a clear pattern to our signings, which shows that some thought has gone into it. We are so far away from the last few years. 

2 hours ago, Frankly Mr Shankly said:

 

Chesterfield CEO: "So, the vibe we're going for is a hit and run victim"

 

Puma: "On it!"

 

(Yes, I know it's their spire...)

Exactly. I mean, WTF. Please, NO.

As for the burgundy one, I don't mind it as much as most, but copying a City kit? Really? I'm not wearing anything that might be mistaken for the oil subsidised plastics.

He's struggled to put firm roots down and to achieve something. This was his chance to build an actual career. He's not been tearing down any trees in football. Personalyl, I think he's been a bit stupid. We were offering stability.

Never mind. It's a buyers market. Just a shame we didn't move for Jameson when had the chance...

6 minutes ago, TheBigDog said:

Kyle Jameson signs a two year deal at Newport

How does he keep doing it?

29 minutes ago, Gaz_Oafc said:

Well the Right Back won't be Grimshaw, he's signed for Dundee United.

Yes, Grim's up north. Never mind, we'll get someone soon.

8 minutes ago, daniel said:

I think if we can get him fit, and thats a big if, he can do a job at this level. 

Yes, but in the relegation season, when he did play he looked really unfit. I was shocked about his age. He's slow. His injury record is poor. Scunny fans pointed that out when we signed him. I won't be gutted if he stays, as I can imagine he could be ok if he ever gets properly fit, but, as you say, it's a big 'if.' 

17 minutes ago, oldham57 said:

Does the Hobson signing mean Yarney is on his way out?

I hope not. Yarney, Hobson, Hogan and Sutton - wow, that's strength in depth.

The oil tanker needs to go.

Hobson and Grimshaw are both from the north-west, which might be a bonus i.e. they'll be coming home and getting settled won't be a problem, quite the opposite.

This is really coming together. But if we sign Grimmy we will only have one RB (I'm not counting Windyass) one LW and one RW, which might suggest a 4-3-3 formation, as a few have mentioned?

5 hours ago, Whitts said:

What next......sponsor a scoreboard.....

 

The only way I'm getting my name in lights. Actually, thinking about it...

1 hour ago, kowenicki said:

 

 

 

Whoever is doing this videos deserves a round of applause. They've been excellent.

Everything is on a totally different level. All the signings in this close season have been quality. Love the Legends Lounge. To think where we were only 12 months ago.

54 minutes ago, TheBigDog said:

If Tyler Golden is the other new addition this week, then the media team should have fun with that name methinks

Morton fans think Grimshaw is joining us tomorrow. 

Apparently we've sold Sam Alabi to Newcastle? Who? 

Rhino sent a nice little video wishing a fan happy birthday. He really has learnt as the months have rolled by. So much so, that I am now a Rhino fan!