TeessideQuaker

Hi,

Darlo fan here. How's Pav done for you so far? We clearly miss him up here. Two goals in six matches isn't good.

How did these two do today?

I'm gutted we've lost Purds. He's a quality player. I'm more disapointed in losing him than I would be anyne else in our squad. I rate him very highly. Leeds were allegedly after him in January. He's a centre midfielder by trade, but can do a good job anywhere really. He's a really good player, as you will no doubt see for yourselves.

I guess Abbott won't be signing then.

 

Not to worry. Plenty more fish in the sea.

Abbott is out of contract, so he can sign for whoever he likes.

Apparently we've been taken over, and the transfer of Jason Kennedy has been cancelled (At least for now) as the new owner/s don't want any contracted players leaving the club.

According to someone I know. Apparently it will be announced midweek.

Anyone on here heard anything similar?

not his fault though eh,seeing as he is only watching.

 

hope its a decent appointment,and he tells the team whos leaving early,bring in some decent players that want to do well.

Penney is generally one who likes to get his signings in place as early as possible. Last year he released a load of our players within days of the season ending.

Any room for flair?

Slightly, but his main priority is avoiding defeat. You won't conceed many goals, that's for sure.

And his coaching staff ie Gray and Collett

 

Is he likely to bring any more with him?

Gray is very similar to Penney, in terms of personality. Both hard men in the centre of midfield, and both won't take no :censored:. Andy Collett is a very good coach. We signed David Stockdale on a free, from a building site, and he was gash. Two years later we've sold him for £600,000! Granted, Stockdale will have improved himself, but AC played a huge part in his development.

Penney's teams are generally built from the back, and will normally have at least one "hardman" in the centre of midfield, ala Ravenhill/Kennedy. Neither play pretty football, but they do the job that Penney asks.

Is this Martin Gray the former Sunderland player?

The very same.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11719_5264002,00.html

 

If we didnt have Penney i reckon he would be signing for Hudds or Trannies

 

But i reckon its almost certain he will be coming to us

Don't be fooled by his wonder goal against Rochdale. He's been pretty average at best this season.

Franz is a left sided midfielder.

With a bit of luck.

 

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SWEEP

You're also getting Andy Collett, a very good goalkeeping coach.

Austin - A good quality right back. One of the best I've seen in League Two easily. Definetly good enough for League One.

Bergmeier - An excellent dead ball specialist. Can sometimes drift in and out of games, but a real good winger. Doesn't really have pace though.

Kennedy - I've been disappointed with him this season. Apart from his goal against Rochdale, he hasn't really been that impressive. He definetly has potential though.

Purdie - A good utility man. Our player of the year. An excellent player. He's the one I'm going to miss most.

Abbott - Good striker, but has missed a shed load of playing time through injuries. It would be good to get him off our wage bill.

All the best.

Experienced

Man manager

Can work on a small budget relative to the divison

Good contacts in the game

A name that will put bums on seats and inspire people to come / renew season tickets...

 

From what little I know he dosent tick any of those boxes...

 

Piss poor is my initial thoughts...he is goign to have to win me over... I cant get excited about him...

 

So far the poll isnt looking good...

 

Another crap decison from the TTA on the horizon ?

Sorry, but you're wrong.

Give Penney a chance, and he WILL be a sucess.

Now then,

Darlo fan here. I'm gutted we've lost DP, but I'd like to wish him all the best. This is his first season where every squad member was "his" player, and had we not been docked those points, I'm certain we'd have gained automatic promotion. I've also heard one or two players will be joining him, as well as MArtin Gary and Andy Collett, (who I rate very highly as a goalkeeping coach)

Anyway, all the best next season.