deyres42 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 We should always be looking for proven, out and out goalscorers. True, but they tend to want paying a bit more than two bob a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 True, but they tend to want paying a bit more than two bob a week. Cheap, desperate proven out and out goalscorers then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Cheap, desperate proven out and out goalscorers then Good luck with that search! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 This lad has a decent goal scoring record, albeit at a lower level. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leon_Mettam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) We are on course for around 46/47 points if we continue the average from the 1st 26 games, however, our recent record since the beginning of December suggests otherwise and if maintained would see us relegated. In my opinion if we dont get a dominant CF who can chip in with a goal or two but more importantly hold the ball up and bring others into play we will be extremely lucky to stay up. This team will not 'click' and suddenly start scoring goals, we have been waiting far too long for that......if we fail to add a striker or two before the end of the window we will be a good bet to go down! Edited January 20, 2014 by oafc1955 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazlatic Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Heard Gregory has a decent day job with decent pay. Add to that his wages from Halifax then he might be too expensive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Heard Gregory has a decent day job with decent pay. Add to that his wages from Halifax then he might be too expensive... Never really understood that about non leaguers. You can only be a pro at a young age, and you've got the rest of your life to do a normal day job. I suppose if they have young families they need every penny they can get, but pro footballers wages are still pretty decent even at our level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazlatic Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Maybe he isn't too confident in his own ability?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLivo Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I'd take Barnard back in a heart beat until the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 This lad has a decent goal scoring record, albeit at a lower level. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leon_Mettam It's interesting looking at these type of chaps. He's 27. He played in the league for Lincoln, albeit briefly and as a 20yo. With his goalscoring record why has no-one as high as the conference leagues [levels 5 or 6] taken a punt on him - He's presently in the Evo-Stick [North] Premier [Level 7]. His previous club of note also being in Level 7 Calor Premier [south]. If he was 22 and banging them in at this rate maybe.... but a jump up to Level 3 at this stage in his career.... seems a bridge too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Maybe he isn't too confident in his own ability?? He's not short of confidence in front of goal, his record shows that He's an electrician by trade, so that income combined with part time football wages and expenses may amount to more than most Division One clubs can pay. That's not to say he wouldn't have a go at league football if offered the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) It's interesting looking at these type of chaps. He's 27. He played in the league for Lincoln, albeit briefly and as a 20yo. With his goalscoring record why has no-one as high as the conference leagues [levels 5 or 6] taken a punt on him - He's presently in the Evo-Stick [North] Premier [Level 7]. His previous club of note also being in Level 7 Calor Premier [south]. If he was 22 and banging them in at this rate maybe.... but a jump up to Level 3 at this stage in his career.... seems a bridge too far. Just found this on the net; http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11764/9094654/transfer-news-worksops-leon-mettam-attracting-interest-from-football-league-clubs Wouldn't it be amazing if Peterborough signed him and he played against the Latics on Saturday ? stranger things have happened. Edited January 20, 2014 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Never really understood that about non leaguers. You can only be a pro at a young age, and you've got the rest of your life to do a normal day job. I suppose if they have young families they need every penny they can get, but pro footballers wages are still pretty decent even at our level.If it is say, a £10k pay drop, Oldham could come calling for me, as an Oldham fan, and I'd probably turn them down. Not every pro likes football, just they are good at it. I would think around half our squad aren't making the average wage for a graduate. There will probably be posters on here who make more than all our squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Just found this on the net; http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11764/9094654/transfer-news-worksops-leon-mettam-attracting-interest-from-football-league-clubs Wouldn't it be amazing if Peterborough signed him and he played against the Latics on Saturday ? stranger things have happened. As Posh are close to or have actually signed a young forward from Dagenham, I doubt they will be signing another forward in this window, unless one of theirs goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazlatic Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 He's not short of confidence in front of goal, his record shows that He's an electrician by trade, so that income combined with part time football wages and expenses may amount to more than most Division One clubs can pay. That's not to say he wouldn't have a go at league football if offered the chance. I guess he can always be an electrician again if things didn't work out for him at Latics. Depends on his outlook I suppose. One thing is for sure, he would work hard to be a success. Nothing like need rather than greed to spur a bloke on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 As Posh are close to or have actually signed a young forward from Dagenham, I doubt they will be signing another forward in this window, unless one of theirs goes. Can we have the one that goes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I guess he can always be an electrician again if things didn't work out for him at Latics. Depends on his outlook I suppose. One thing is for sure, he would work hard to be a success. Nothing like need rather than greed to spur a bloke on! He might provide a much needed spark up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Just found this on the net; http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11764/9094654/transfer-news-worksops-leon-mettam-attracting-interest-from-football-league-clubs Wouldn't it be amazing if Peterborough signed him and he played against the Latics on Saturday ? stranger things have happened. It would be remarkable. Good luck to the lad.... I hope it comes off for him.... just not against us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavageTheBeast Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I'm sure Peterborough said all this when they signed Craig Mackail Smith Aaron McLean from the non league. Let's try and invest in non league players and make some money. I am sure he will be snapped up by some other club and be sold for a lot of money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy4oafc Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 He's not short of confidence in front of goal, his record shows that He's an electrician by trade, so that income combined with part time football wages and expenses may amount to more than most Division One clubs can pay. That's not to say he wouldn't have a go at league football if offered the chance. I can tell you electrician wages are nothing special in fact around 15 pound a hour if a football club can't match that I'll be amazed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Goal scoring records don't always mean much....I give you Paul Anthony Joseph Moulden in a blue Latics shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitey1980 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) Am very interested to see the name of Leon Mettam mentioned. I am watching Worksop on Saturday as a good friend of mine is assistant manager. Having watched them on a number of occasions I would imagine fitness would be an issue but he can certainly finish - including an absolute peach at Stalybridge in the FA cup. Has had an interesting past and presented a number of problems to managers, hence his drop through the leagues. A recent attitude shift has seen him fitter and sharper than in previous seasons, but would be a massive step up. Is also quite selfish and tough to play with at times - that said the side is at 80 goals and counting in all comps. Would be surprised if anybody in league 1 took a punt but he is certainly much better than his current level - as he proved at Stalybridge. Edited January 20, 2014 by whitey1980 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvlatic Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Peterboro were sniffing around hogan at rochdale but were put off by his wage demands of (allegedly) 5k a WEEK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Goal scoring records don't always mean much....I give you Paul Anthony Joseph Moulden in a blue Latics shirt. In fairness I think Moulden struggled with injuries the Latics Lags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) I can tell you electrician wages are nothing special in fact around 15 pound a hour if a football club can't match that I'll be amazed You might get plenty of odd job offers on here at that rate Andy. Edited January 20, 2014 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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