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Title: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on April 24, 2017, 19:42:48 pm
I'm surprised this hasn't been started already.

So here goes let's start them rolling in.

I'll put a name forward, Cody McDonald is out of contract this summer. Who would fancy us signing him? Good goal scoring record and knows JED.




Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Rumours
Post by: Wolvo on April 24, 2017, 19:50:44 pm
JET on a seasons loan....


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Rumours
Post by: Irchy cob on April 24, 2017, 19:54:02 pm
It looks like mk dons are having a bit of a clear out - potter, Martin and lewington amongst others are going to be released although I guess charlton with the Robinson link would be the first place you'd think of. What about a home coming for mark bunn - going to be released by villa and I would have thought league one will be his best bet, wages would be a bit of a problem though  ;). JED's a big fan of Ricky miller at Dover - tried to sign him at gillingham and he's going to be a free agent.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Rumours
Post by: Irchy cob on April 24, 2017, 19:56:22 pm
JET on a seasons loan....

That's the kind of thing I'm worried about - on his day he's very skilful but the gillingham fans haven't got a good word to say about him, slow and lazy.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Rumours
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on April 24, 2017, 19:56:37 pm
It looks like mk dons are having a bit of a clear out - potter, Martin and lewington amongst others are going to be released although I guess charlton with the Robinson link would be the first place you'd think of. What about a home coming for mark bunn - going to be released by villa and I would have thought league one will be his best bet, wages would be a bit of a problem though  ;). JED's a big fan of Ricky miller at Dover - tried to sign him at gillingham and he's going to be a free agent.

Ricky Miller I would have thought will be high on the shopping list - can we afford him?

This is where JEd would have to decide between someone like him and Rico for example?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Rumours
Post by: guest3063 on April 24, 2017, 20:07:28 pm
Ricky Miller I would have thought will be high on the shopping list - can we afford him?

This is where JEd would have to decide between someone like him and Rico for example?

He probably will be, but will also be for lots of other teams also - and that's when our problems start, can we offer them as much as others can?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Rumours
Post by: tcobb on April 24, 2017, 20:07:36 pm
Can this thread be renamed ? These are not rumours.
Summer 2017 Fantasy list would be better suited.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Rumours
Post by: clarkeysntfc on April 24, 2017, 20:08:28 pm
I'm sure that a thread full of 'I quite fancy us signing...' is rather different to an actual rumour thread.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Rumours
Post by: guest3063 on April 24, 2017, 20:19:39 pm
I'm sure that a thread full of 'I quite fancy us signing...' is rather different to an actual rumour thread.

Isn't that what it always is or random names made up to get people talking.

Don't be a spoilsport.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Rumours
Post by: WasRambo on April 24, 2017, 20:40:25 pm
I wonder how much Louis Moult is on at Motherwell...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Rumours
Post by: Alfred on April 24, 2017, 20:50:51 pm
Karl Heinz Kraft .... A German youngster who has been on trial recently


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Rumours
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on April 24, 2017, 20:53:44 pm
Will Newcastle use Ivan in the Premier league?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Rumours
Post by: guest3063 on April 24, 2017, 20:59:12 pm
Wasn't Tom Rosenthal on trial?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Rumours
Post by: Irchy cob on April 24, 2017, 21:16:26 pm
What about Fraser Hornby from Everton on loan - I know it all went bad for his brother when he was here but to be fair most of if not all of the people involved at that time have gone, he's meant to be very highly rated, scores goals and it would make a change if we could get quality from Everton rather than oxford.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Rumours
Post by: Cobbler78 on April 24, 2017, 21:22:58 pm
What happened to Lewis Hornby, what was the injury and is he over it now or was it career ending?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Rumours
Post by: Irchy cob on April 24, 2017, 21:39:15 pm
I think it was a misdiagnosed/mistreated chronic back injury - I'm pretty sure he's been playing for Kettering this season


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The 12th Marquis of Sixfields on April 24, 2017, 21:40:40 pm
The title is now more in line with what this thread always becomes.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Rumours
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on April 24, 2017, 21:44:30 pm
What happened to Lewis Hornby, what was the injury and is he over it now or was it career ending?

Indeed he has been playing for Kettering this season, made 33 appearances but did not make the squad for their game at Banbury on Saturday.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Rumours
Post by: Cobbler78 on April 24, 2017, 21:45:50 pm
Indeed he has been playing for Kettering this season, made 33 appearances but did not make the squad for their game at Banbury on Saturday.

Maybe lined up for another team......................


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Rumours
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on April 24, 2017, 21:48:43 pm
Maybe lined up for another team......................

I hope you don't seriously think thats us!! 33 games and 1 goal in a mid table seventh tier side......


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Rumours
Post by: Irchy cob on April 24, 2017, 21:54:53 pm
Karl Heinz Kraft .... A German youngster who has been on trial recently

That's a name and a half - do you know any details about him?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Rumours
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on April 24, 2017, 21:57:14 pm
That's a name and a half - do you know any details about him?

Quite a saucy bloke i'd imagine!  ;)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Rumours
Post by: everbrite on April 24, 2017, 22:44:51 pm
Quite a saucy bloke i'd imagine!  ;)

 von Hellman is much better.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Rumours
Post by: everbrite on April 24, 2017, 22:48:01 pm
Can this thread be renamed ? These are not rumours.
Summer 2017 Fantasy list would be better suited.

Irchy's Fantasy List - seems to research everything?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: cobbler150 on April 24, 2017, 23:08:49 pm
My wish list is as follows...think would really help us push on

De gea
John Terry(out if contract at current club)
Kante
Christian Eriksen
Strootman
Asensio
Ronaldo(hear he wants new challenge)
Messi( think him and Ronaldo could be dangerous)

However few injury prone ex championship players. Fringe players from.clubs like MK dons and unproven younglets from prem may have to do.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on April 25, 2017, 07:42:35 am
My wish list is as follows...think would really help us push on

De gea
John Terry(out if contract at current club)
Kante
Christian Eriksen
Strootman
Asensio
Ronaldo(hear he wants new challenge)
Messi( think him and Ronaldo could be dangerous)

However few injury prone ex championship players. Fringe players from.clubs like MK dons and unproven younglets from prem may have to do.

I've only ever seen Ronaldo play against us once, and would strongly suggest we can and should be looking at better.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lordjord on April 25, 2017, 08:56:49 am
Mark Marshall is most likely going to be leaving Bradford at the end of the season and apparently wants to move back further south.

We were linked to him last season and he was one of the most effective players I have seen against us this year up at Bradford. Ticks two boxes for things we desperately need, speed and width.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: neilo on April 25, 2017, 09:41:56 am
Kyle Reid ,Jobi Jones both from Coventry


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: meccanostand on April 25, 2017, 10:05:12 am
Mark Marshall is most likely going to be leaving Bradford at the end of the season and apparently wants to move back further south.

We were linked to him last season and he was one of the most effective players I have seen against us this year up at Bradford. Ticks two boxes for things we desperately need, speed and width.

seconded.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on April 25, 2017, 10:06:14 am
New GK - Paul Gallagher of PNE?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: meccanostand on April 25, 2017, 10:16:11 am
We were interested in Dave Tarpey of Maidenhead.

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/595662/Maidenhead-Dave-Tarpey-transfer-news-Charlton-Leyton-Orient-Stevenage-Gillingham (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/595662/Maidenhead-Dave-Tarpey-transfer-news-Charlton-Leyton-Orient-Stevenage-Gillingham)



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: clarkeysntfc on April 25, 2017, 10:17:48 am
Mark Marshall is most likely going to be leaving Bradford at the end of the season and apparently wants to move back further south.

We were linked to him last season and he was one of the most effective players I have seen against us this year up at Bradford. Ticks two boxes for things we desperately need, speed and width.

Unlikely to come to us given the diamond formation.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on April 25, 2017, 10:37:13 am
New GK - Paul Gallagher of PNE?

Sweeper keeper then? Im not sure if playing up front is a good idea for a keeper. He might concede a few.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on April 25, 2017, 10:41:12 am
Sweeper keeper then? Im not sure if playing up front is a good idea for a keeper. He might concede a few.

He did alright last night...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lordjord on April 25, 2017, 11:36:50 am
Unlikely to come to us given the diamond formation.

I wonder how much the diamond formation is due to the lack of natural wingers in the squad. Dont mind having it as an option but would be concerned if its our only plan moving forward.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Rumours
Post by: Monkey on April 25, 2017, 11:48:46 am
JET on a seasons loan....

(http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article1369749.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/JET%201995.jpg)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on April 25, 2017, 12:01:25 pm
#sendnudes


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on April 25, 2017, 12:13:24 pm
I wonder how much the diamond formation is due to the lack of natural wingers in the squad. Dont mind having it as an option but would be concerned if its our only plan moving forward.

When JED took over I'm pretty sure we were told the Diamond or 5-3-2/3-5-2 were his preferred way of playing so I wouldn't be expecting to see a load of wingers through the door.

Not a fan of the diamond at all, at the very least we should at least dominate the middle of the park but too many teams have waltzed through us. IMO the wider two of the diamond play neither central or wide so invariably get caught between the two. If we must play it then we should dominate the middle and look to have a mobile, skilful No.10 who floats around and causes problems.

I'm also concerned by what seems to be his preference for two big strikers up front. Keshi maybe wasn't the best but I think he played less than 2 games as an out and out Striker and got 3 goals (albeit against an awful Cov side down to 10 men). He would have at least offered a threat on the break that would have stopped teams pushing so high up against us and robbing all the space for the midfield to play.

Oops, sorry for the long, slightly off-topic post


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Zen Master on April 25, 2017, 16:50:01 pm
Do we go down the route of old warhorse/ lower league veteran/ journeyman or try the released list from prem academies where they think they've made it and been paid too much without much in the way of competitive football by the age of 19-22?

Never really worked too well for us that I can think of except for Warren Donald and Keith McPherson.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on April 25, 2017, 18:15:38 pm
Do we go down the route of old warhorse/ lower league veteran/ journeyman or try the released list from prem academies where they think they've made it and been paid too much without much in the way of competitive football by the age of 19-22?

Never really worked too well for us that I can think of except for Warren Donald and Keith McPherson.

It's mostly luck and very individual dependent. We once signed a released prem player in Marc Richards and it didn't quite work out for club or player. About a decade later, we signed an old warhorse/lower league veteran/journeyman in Marc Richards and it worked out very well for club and player.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Zen Master on April 25, 2017, 18:26:10 pm
Agreed. If you got points for trying and hitting the woodwork he was nearly there.
But when he left us he went to Barnsley in the Championship so he didn't do too badly then or since. As you say it is mostly luck.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on April 29, 2017, 12:37:49 pm
I see Ricky miller has scored another couple of goals for Dover today - he's going to in demand as an out of contract striker, it'll be interesting to see if JED has retained an interest


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on April 29, 2017, 13:11:48 pm
Finished with a hat-trick, doing a bit of a google search it looks like Peterborough are favourites to sign him so that's that


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on April 29, 2017, 14:47:59 pm
Finished with a hat-trick, doing a bit of a google search it looks like Peterborough are favourites to sign him so that's that
If Peterborough want him then we have no chance


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on April 29, 2017, 16:31:27 pm
I see Ricky miller has scored another couple of goals for Dover today - he's going to in demand as an out of contract striker, it'll be interesting to see if JED has retained an interest

I like the idea of starting next season with a striking duo who hit over 100 goals between them this season...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on April 29, 2017, 17:43:36 pm
Let's face it we don't know if JED's interested but he did try to sign him for gillingham - unfortunately the fact that he finished with 40 goals and was the conference player of the year may well have put him out of our range and if Peterborough are interested there's not a lot of chance that we can compete.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Baby Bear on April 29, 2017, 19:16:22 pm
Why the f*** not?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: tcobb on April 29, 2017, 21:58:29 pm
Very surprised that O'Toole has signed a new deal.

Very surprised that Richards was even offered a new deal.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: BrixworthCobbler on April 30, 2017, 15:21:07 pm
Matt Green. Would compliment what we have very well and a proven scorer


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on April 30, 2017, 18:23:59 pm
Matt Green. Would compliment what we have very well and a proven scorer

Mansfield seem keen to get rid of him and expect him to leave in the summer.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on April 30, 2017, 18:45:13 pm
Mansfield seem keen to get rid of him and expect him to leave in the summer.

I think we've been here before - he's very injury prone but granted a decent goal scorer when fit.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on April 30, 2017, 18:53:34 pm
Matt Green. Would compliment what we have very well and a proven scorer

Not that old chestnut - isn't he injury prone?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on April 30, 2017, 19:01:29 pm
46 appearances last season and 48 this season would suggest he isn't injury prone!! (29 goals over the two seasons)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: meccanostand on May 02, 2017, 09:51:00 am
Strong rumours Pish have got Miller. Oh well.

Would like to see us get Tarpey..a touch of the Martin Smith's about him.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 02, 2017, 10:09:51 am
Miller is 28 isn't he?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on May 02, 2017, 15:12:58 pm
Mark Bunn would be a very nice replacement for Smith, or possibly David Martin from MK Dons - he is also being released I believe. 


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on May 02, 2017, 15:22:44 pm
Strong rumours Pish have got Miller. Oh well.

Would like to see us get Tarpey..a touch of the Martin Smith's about him.

http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/football/posh/latest-news-miller-signing-expected-soon-1-7940612


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: covcobbler on May 02, 2017, 16:08:43 pm
What do people think about signing Adam Le Fondre? I remember him tearing up League 2 and been around the Prem and Championship as well as playing for Bolton more recently


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: covcobbler on May 02, 2017, 16:12:27 pm
Or Billy McKay is out of contract at Wigan


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on May 02, 2017, 16:15:51 pm
As I've said before I'd love bunn to "come home" but I would imagine that Martin would be more likely - lower wages, local etc. Not a chance with le fondre - surely Bolton will offer him a permanent deal in the summer.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Quintonside on May 02, 2017, 16:19:16 pm
Any thoughts on Marcus Maddison from P*sh? Could be a good addition possibly. Also Ryan Bennett from Norwich?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on May 02, 2017, 16:19:42 pm
John Ruddy sounds like the experienced goal keeper we need. ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on May 02, 2017, 16:26:03 pm
Or Billy McKay is out of contract at Wigan
As much as I was completely gutted when he left, while the majority seemed more concerned with Harrad going (which just goes to show how abysmal judges of players some of our fans are) McKay needs service, he is definitely the fox in the box that some say we need, but offers little else. Unless JE has a monster summer in the transfer market, we really struggled to create chances and have little possession around the opposition box, so I would tend to go for a striker who has other abilities too such as pace or hold up play otherwise McKay could just end up as a passenger.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on May 02, 2017, 16:30:56 pm
Any thoughts on Marcus Maddison from P*sh?
We've signed some right dross from Peterborough in recent times about time we got another Benjamin or Chard


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 02, 2017, 16:39:34 pm
Any thoughts on Marcus Maddison from P*sh? Could be a good addition possibly. Also Ryan Bennett from Norwich?

They'd both be great. They're also both way out of our price range.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Starmer87 on May 02, 2017, 16:40:56 pm
As its only WISH list I'll take messi Suarez hart zlatan mata, feel free to add to this if you WISH


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Terryfenwickatemyhamster on May 02, 2017, 17:48:56 pm
I wish you'd all wind your necks in and realise you will influence fcuk all.  8)

Let's have a constructive chat about the puddle.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 02, 2017, 18:02:23 pm
I wish you'd all wind your necks in and realise you will influence fcuk all.  8)

Let's have a constructive chat about the puddle.

Personally I quite enjoy the speculation most of it is so far removed from reality that its humorous. I mean Le Fondre for heavens sake ! One of the best rumours was that bloke who played for WBA, went to Rotherham and whose wife comes from Northampton.  As if................. 


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: JamieNTFC on May 02, 2017, 18:34:46 pm
Ruben Lameiras released by Coventry, could be the attacking spark we need, starting or from the bench, would definitely add depth


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Starmer87 on May 02, 2017, 18:53:44 pm
I wish you'd all wind your necks in and realise you will influence fcuk all.  8)

Let's have a constructive chat about the puddle.
calm down fcukin hell what's got your goat up, the seasons only been over two fcukin days. Chill out


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: cobbler150 on May 02, 2017, 19:19:22 pm
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Pointless garbage on here nkw


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Alfred on May 02, 2017, 19:52:33 pm
Half decent reference point players who are being released ......... 

https://footballfragmento.wordpress.com/2017/05/02/league-one-released-players-summer-2017/


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on May 02, 2017, 20:12:38 pm
Half decent reference point players who are being released ......... 

https://footballfragmento.wordpress.com/2017/05/02/league-one-released-players-summer-2017/

Great list. Would love someone like Jay O'Shea being released from Chesterfield.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on May 02, 2017, 21:16:03 pm
Loads of players out there and a few ex loanees to boot.. Jason Steele and Alex Pearce both out of contract.

big summer coming up for KT and JED.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: OldStratfordCobbler on May 02, 2017, 21:34:37 pm
Half decent reference point players who are being released ......... 

https://footballfragmento.wordpress.com/2017/05/02/league-one-released-players-summer-2017/
I like the sound of Bob Harris from Bristol Rovers. He's from Northampton so he's bound to sign. Oops, my mistake, that's Whispering Bob Harris I'm getting confused with!!!!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on May 02, 2017, 21:51:29 pm
I like the sound of Bob Harris from Bristol Rovers. He's from Northampton so he's bound to sign. Oops, my mistake, that's Whispering Bob Harris I'm getting confused with!!!!

I'd employ someone to play good music in the dressing room. Modern footballers seem incapable. Pat Nevin was genuinely the last one.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Terryfenwickatemyhamster on May 02, 2017, 21:52:10 pm
calm down fcukin hell what's got your goat up, the seasons only been over two fcukin days. Chill out

My post suggested that people need to calm down.. Clearly lost on you. In addition to offering you that insight. I also think it's fair to tell you don't posses a goat. Or was that an attempt at a witticism?



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Air-Dan on May 03, 2017, 00:14:06 am
Nicky Maynard would be nice if he still has the pace he once did.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lordjord on May 03, 2017, 07:52:18 am
Daniel Powell is a decent wide man at this level, always chips in with goals and is a physical presence with pace. Early doors but not too many scream out on that list so far.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on May 03, 2017, 08:07:59 am
Jay O'Shea - although he will be in demand and therefore we won't get him, raglan did well at oxford on loan and will likely go there and any of the mk dons would improve us.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on May 03, 2017, 08:11:30 am
Jay O'Shea - although he will be in demand and therefore we won't get him, raglan did well at oxford on loan and will likely go there and any of the mk dons would improve us.

Isn't he the guy that was on loan at Sheffield United? If so, we've got no chance!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Quintonside on May 03, 2017, 09:38:17 am
The only player out of contract at MK Dons who i'd be keen on having is Ben Reeves and its I think its likely he may re-sign with them anyway. The rest are rubbish.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Saint Cobbler on May 03, 2017, 09:52:37 am
Maddison from P*sh!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: cobbler150 on May 03, 2017, 10:33:37 am
No way we will sign maddison


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Aitobs on May 03, 2017, 11:46:15 am
David Faupala has been returned to his parent club Manchester City after a loan spell at Chesterfield. He looked very good against us at Sixfields and scored for the Spirites in that game.

I wouldn't be averse to us trying to get him on a half-season loan. He has pace and knows how to finish- a better version of the likes of Keshi Anderson perhaps.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: FezNTFC on May 03, 2017, 14:42:19 pm
David Faupala has been returned to his parent club Manchester City after a loan spell at Chesterfield. He looked very good against us at Sixfields and scored for the Spirites in that game.

I wouldn't be averse to us trying to get him on a half-season loan. He has pace and knows how to finish- a better version of the likes of Keshi Anderson perhaps.
That was also the only game he scored in at all for Chesterfield, so his scoring record was virtually the same as Anderson's.

Admittedly, he may have done better in a more creative team, but in essence there isn't much difference between the two - and I'd wager Anderson is likely to have been cheaper as well.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on May 03, 2017, 16:31:44 pm
Ricky Miller has signed a three year deal for Pish..... 42 goals in 43 games last season is a good return. If he can reproduce that form for the swamp dwellers he'll be a great signing for them........GRRRRR!!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on May 03, 2017, 16:36:22 pm
Ricky Miller is 28 and has played almost his entire career in non-league football, apart from one season at Luton when he scored the sum total of 2 goals. There's probably a reason he's never made it in league football.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on May 03, 2017, 16:40:57 pm
JED signed Baily Cargill on loan from Bournemouth last season while he was at Gillingham....at 21 and 6ft.2 looks a great prospected indeed, I would imagine he will be sent back out on loan again next season and i just wonder if he will go back in for him to partner Zack at centre half if he decides to give up playing international football.   ;D.....

so if you are reading this Justin it maybe worth a look..  ;)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on May 03, 2017, 16:45:58 pm
Ricky Miller is 28 and has played almost his entire career in non-league football, apart from one season at Luton when he scored the sum total of 2 goals. There's probably a reason he's never made it in league football.

Boro have missed out on the real gem in not signing Leon Lobjoit... 22 yrs old and scoring 62 goals in 36 games.. No matter what level you play at this is an outstanding record.

well done Jed.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tabasco Kid on May 03, 2017, 19:31:53 pm
Ricky Miller is 28 and has played almost his entire career in non-league football, apart from one season at Luton when he scored the sum total of 2 goals. There's probably a reason he's never made it in league football.
Anybody who at the age of 28, has played for eighteen different clubs, probably has more than one reason for not making it. I wouldnt touch him with two barge poles. I think that we have the better, (and cheaper) deal with Leon.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricky_Miller


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on May 03, 2017, 21:34:03 pm
Anybody who at the age of 28, has played for eighteen different clubs, probably has more than one reason for not making it. I wouldnt touch him with two barge poles. I think that we have the better, (and cheaper) deal with Leon.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricky_Miller

I'd agree with that. Seems like a glorified Daryl Clare.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: DrillingCobbler on May 04, 2017, 05:21:37 am
I looked him up the other day out of interest, as soon as I saw his record and his age I thought not worth going down that route. The chances of him turning out great are very low, statistically. He could do a Ricky Holmes though, same sort of age and hadn't done much in his career until he pitched up at Sixfields!

Either way, not worth getting into a dutch auction with. He might bang in 20 plus goals for them next season, but I very much doubt he will!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on May 04, 2017, 11:52:51 am
Neil Etheridge, Walsall keeper linked from someone on twitter...

He's a London lad out of contract...

Seem to remember he played well v us at Sixfields last season???


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Monkey on May 04, 2017, 11:59:06 am
Neil Etheridge, Walsall keeper linked from someone on twitter...

He's a London lad out of contract...

Seem to remember he played well v us at Sixfields last season???

He was excellent against us - said at the time he was one of the best oppositions keepers I'd seen in a while. That was just one game though. Think he made a howler the week after.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on May 04, 2017, 12:19:01 pm
Neil Etheridge, Walsall keeper linked from someone on twitter...

He's a London lad out of contract...

Seem to remember he played well v us at Sixfields last season???

I'd ignore that.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on May 04, 2017, 12:52:43 pm
Etheridge is one of the best keepers in the league - if he's been offered 3 years by Walsall and is out of contract I would imagine there's little to no chance of us being in the running.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 05, 2017, 10:33:54 am
New signing being announced today according to the Chron.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest170 on May 05, 2017, 10:34:28 am
New signing being announced today according to the Chron.
Club have tweeted the same


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Towcester ntfc on May 05, 2017, 10:45:14 am
Imagine it will be from a league 1 club who have announced their retained lists


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 05, 2017, 10:45:57 am
Probably right.

First signing of the summer is important imo - chance to set the tone.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: dannybeaver on May 05, 2017, 10:51:46 am
Who is everyone's money on then for this new arrival?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on May 05, 2017, 10:52:38 am
Nyatanga must be a good shout...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 05, 2017, 10:58:20 am
Baily Cargill is my educated guess.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: roade cobbler on May 05, 2017, 11:00:36 am
Who is everyone's money on then for this new arrival?
Gabby Zakuani....


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Towcester ntfc on May 05, 2017, 11:01:14 am
Gabby Zakuani....
It's been confirmed it's not him


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: roade cobbler on May 05, 2017, 11:06:31 am
It's been confirmed it's not him
is it Francis Jeffers?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 05, 2017, 11:08:26 am
Welcome to Sixfields, Malcolm Christie.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: roade cobbler on May 05, 2017, 11:12:40 am
What about the MK keeper, David Martin. he has just been released


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on May 05, 2017, 11:34:17 am
Is Darius Vassell still without a club......?  ;)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Alfred on May 05, 2017, 11:47:53 am
Hopefully somebody to provide some attacking flare with his best years ahead of him.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Parklands Cobbler on May 05, 2017, 11:51:07 am
Wont be Nyatanga, he is retiring


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler78 on May 05, 2017, 11:54:25 am
Hopefully someone to get the fans excited and boost season ticket sales...................hopefully!!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Towcester ntfc on May 05, 2017, 12:03:25 pm
1:30pm


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 05, 2017, 12:03:39 pm
Old Casey on Twitter reckons fans will be pleased.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on May 05, 2017, 12:15:44 pm
Ivan Toney?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Monkey on May 05, 2017, 12:19:30 pm
GK most likely...

Ivan Toney, lol. 
Also where is this Lewin Nyatanga retiring coming from??


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: STEVIEG on May 05, 2017, 12:23:57 pm
bunny


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Monkey on May 05, 2017, 12:32:15 pm
We're just a team full of strikers...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2539 on May 05, 2017, 12:33:24 pm
Daniel Powell


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: cobbler150 on May 05, 2017, 12:34:06 pm
GK most likely...

Ivan Toney, lol. 
Also where is this Lewin Nyatanga retiring coming from??

I think its a HEF in joke


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2539 on May 05, 2017, 12:34:51 pm
WINGER!!!!
MK Dons-250 games


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 05, 2017, 12:36:58 pm
A definite upgrade from our 'wingers' this season.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on May 05, 2017, 12:37:52 pm
WINGER!!!!

Please don't play him on the side of the diamond, please don't play him on the side of the diamond....

Pleased with that as a start to the summer recruitment, let's hope we get a few more of that quality


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: cobbler150 on May 05, 2017, 12:38:04 pm
Experienced at this level. Ill take that


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Monkey on May 05, 2017, 12:39:57 pm
I thought he was a striker, but seems he is listed as a winger/striker.
Does that mean...

a) JE will be going 4-4-2
b) he be played as part of the diamond, or up front
c) he'll warm the bench ready for plan B




Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on May 05, 2017, 12:42:26 pm
I thought he was a striker, but seems he is listed as a winger/striker.
Does that mean...
a) JE will be going 4-4-2
b) he be played as part of the diamond, or up front
c) he'll warm the bench ready for plan

Played as a winger at MK in the games I have seen over the last few years (work has season tickets we use to take customers).


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on May 05, 2017, 12:47:16 pm
I thought he was a striker, but seems he is listed as a winger/striker.
Does that mean...

a) JE will be going 4-4-2
b) he be played as part of the diamond, or up front
c) he'll warm the bench ready for plan B


At a guess I reckon JED will say he gives him options - can play wide, at the tip of the diamond or up front in a 2.

I would think most Cobblers fans will want to see him playing wide. Pace and directness out wide are a potent combo


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Monkey on May 05, 2017, 12:49:44 pm
Played as a winger at MK in the games I have seen over the last few years (work has season tickets we use to take customers).

Likely story.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vince Planner on May 05, 2017, 13:12:11 pm
Played as a winger at MK in the games I have seen over the last few years (work has season tickets we use to take customers).
I'd quit my job if they made me do that.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on May 05, 2017, 14:06:39 pm
Baily Cargill is my educated guess.

I think Eddie Howe has said he won't be going out on loan again as he'll be in and around the 1st team next season. Shame as he's an excellent defender.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on May 05, 2017, 16:13:50 pm
Please don't play him on the side of the diamond, please don't play him on the side of the diamond
Completely agree, seems similar to Lobjoit, could see both of them either side of Richards or Revell, offering chances on the break utilising their pace and Taylor's passing.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on May 05, 2017, 18:47:02 pm
I'd quit my job if they made me do that.

 ;D

It's not every week thankfully (otherwise I wouldn't be able to watch Cobblers), and they give me the ones where Cobblers are not playing or miles away from home.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on May 07, 2017, 08:34:58 am
The two boys released from Sheff U would be useful would be useful Mcnulty and Scougall.

Maybe Wilder can put in a good word - I guess Mcnulty maybe on his way to Pompey tho


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on May 07, 2017, 10:29:36 am
Reckon Joe Day from Newport will be the new number 1. JED signed him for Diamonds and then Newport and is out of contract this Summer. Good age at 26 too...

From Wiki...

On 29 December 2014 Newport County announced that they had agreed a full transfer with Peterborough United for Day for an undisclosed record transfer for the Welsh club with Day being contracted until the end of the 2016–17 season.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on May 07, 2017, 11:46:56 am
Joe Day is no better than Cornell. I would be very disappointed to see this happen.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Alfred on May 07, 2017, 11:51:20 am
Joe Day is no better than Cornell. I would be very disappointed to see this happen.

Have you seen him play ?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on May 07, 2017, 11:58:59 am
A quick look on the Newport forum, they want him to stay but expect him to be off to a bigger club.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: cobbler150 on May 07, 2017, 12:12:36 pm
Nathan Thomas


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: tcobb on May 07, 2017, 16:07:58 pm
Alfred, I missed the retained list. Which player retired ?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Alfred on May 07, 2017, 16:37:50 pm
Alfred, I missed the retained list. Which player retired ?

It hasnt been announced yet but i believe it was one of the loan players.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Alfred on May 07, 2017, 16:39:59 pm
Wont be Nyatanga, he is retiring

tcobb.... might be this bloke


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on May 07, 2017, 17:01:16 pm
Wont be Nyatanga, he is retiring

Can find nothing on this anywhere, point me in the right direction?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on May 07, 2017, 17:59:51 pm
Have you seen him play ?

I have indeed.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on May 07, 2017, 18:03:22 pm
tcobb.... might be this bloke

Retiring at 28?  seems a very strange decision if true.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Alfred on May 07, 2017, 19:05:49 pm
Retiring at 28?  seems a very strange decision if true.

I suspect he will play part time. 


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The 12th Marquis of Sixfields on May 07, 2017, 20:27:38 pm
Bit like this season then


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ectonteynfan on May 07, 2017, 20:53:32 pm
Any one stopped to think it could be zac retiring from international football may be completely wrong as I haven't kept up with the whole thread but just a thought


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on May 07, 2017, 21:00:07 pm
Any one stopped to think it could be zac retiring from international football may be completely wrong as I haven't kept up with the whole thread but just a thought

Reading between the lines of what JED has said, I would think he would have to in order to accept our contract?? Which I fair enough as when we originally signed him, he had officially retired from international football.

I think the lewin one is separate tho.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: clarkeysntfc on May 08, 2017, 07:35:31 am
I'd imagine Barnsley will release their retained list today now that their season has ended. May bring news about Nyatanga if true.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: MK_Cobbler on May 08, 2017, 14:03:29 pm
Didn't realise Andy Melville was still calling the recruitment shots..  :-\



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on May 08, 2017, 14:54:25 pm
Didn't realise Andy Melville was still calling the recruitment shots..  :-\



Don't think he is 'calling the recruitment shots' as you put it. He is however identifying players, scouting players etc. Then the manager takes over, just like at any club. 


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Zen Master on May 08, 2017, 15:01:14 pm
I'll happily watch football every day and tell the boss who looks decent.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: MK_Cobbler on May 08, 2017, 15:38:16 pm
Don't think he is 'calling the recruitment shots' as you put it. He is however identifying players, scouting players etc. Then the manager takes over, just like at any club. 

Remind me of his success rate last summer...?

You’d assume he spent the best part of a year amalgamating a list of possible targets to which Page whittled down to the best options, those being:

Reheem Hanley
Harry Beautyman
Emmanuel Sonupe
Kenji Gorre
Alex Revell

Feel free to add anymore.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: tcobb on May 08, 2017, 16:13:05 pm
That's what concerns me about Melville. He seems to pick out an awful lot of crap.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Zen Master on May 08, 2017, 16:41:12 pm
Leon Lobjoit?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on May 08, 2017, 17:17:32 pm
Remind me of his success rate last summer...?

You’d assume he spent the best part of a year amalgamating a list of possible targets to which Page whittled down to the best options, those being:

Reheem Hanley
Harry Beautyman
Emmanuel Sonupe
Kenji Gorre
Alex Revell

Feel free to add anymore.


Blame Page then, just because he recommends players doesn't mean he had to sign them. At the end of the day the manager gets the sack if he gets recruitment wrong.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: cobbler150 on May 08, 2017, 17:55:06 pm
The fall of Harry Beautyman.....our goal scoring midfielder we paid a fee for.

In reality a light weight headless chicken and at best a lower league two player.

Great name though.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: tcobb on May 08, 2017, 19:14:31 pm
There is probably more to it than meets the eye.
Why on earth would  NTFC employ him if he keeps supplying crap players.
Yes the Manager has the final say ( we hope ) but if Melville did recommend those players to Page, then he has to take the blame as well.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on May 09, 2017, 06:48:46 am
P@@h just signed Danny Lloyd from Stockport County, do they have any strikers excess to their requirements that we could use? Or would we have to pay silly money for them?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on May 09, 2017, 07:22:01 am
Dmac @pish is no fool, his model is something we should be looking at and doing now... he has made millions from taking a gamble early on non league players. I massive respect  him and his passion for his club business or not.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest48 on May 09, 2017, 10:54:34 am
Dmac @pish is no fool, his model is something we should be looking at and doing now... he has made millions from taking a **** early on non league players. I massive respect  him and his passion for his club business or not.
The thing is, you have to have plenty of spare cash to g amble with. People forget the Scott Rendall, Rene Howe and Harry Beautyman's and only remember Dwight Gayle.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Turner Street Cobbler on May 09, 2017, 11:09:27 am
The thing is, you have to have plenty of spare cash to g amble with. People forget the Scott Rendall, Rene Howe and Harry Beautyman's and only remember Dwight Gayle.

I've always thought that when it gets mentioned. It would be telling to see what the current profit / loss figure is with their non league transfer activity. Next to impossible to work out accurately though with undisclosed fees I guess.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest170 on May 09, 2017, 11:19:04 am
Dmac @pish is no fool, his model is something we should be looking at and doing now... he has made millions from taking a **** early on non league players. I massive respect  him and his passion for his club business or not.
The club post a loss each year, last year was about £200k year before was £2m! The club also 'owe' him £5m. Not sure its a great business model personally.
Even if you still think it works... look where its got them. The same division as us!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on May 09, 2017, 11:43:34 am
Aaron Pierre at Wycombe is out of contract but probably out of our reach, possibly more realistic is remi streete at port vale who has just been released


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on May 09, 2017, 11:45:49 am
The club post a loss each year, last year was about £200k year before was £2m! The club also 'owe' him £5m. Not sure its a great business model personally.
Even if you still think it works... look where its got them. The same division as us!

It works for them!! "Owing" the owner is the way Cardoza ran us.....chairmen who put money in out of the goodness of their heart are few and far between!

They have had a policy of plucking people out of non-league and selling them on for years. They have some hits and some misses.

Don't know how they still lose money when you take into account articles such as this.....http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3410088/Peterborough-United-21-6m-profit-eight-players-Southampton-Football-League.html

Hey ho, they have a 3/4's redeveloped ground that holds 14000 yet attract average gates of 1000 less than us!! They've been in the bottom division, been in League 1 and even had a brief flirtation with the Championship.

Just goes to show.....buying and selling players, investing on and off the pitch, all the corporate stuff they have (Sir Elton John is playing a concert at their ground in the next couple of weeks)....and still they are just like us...mid-table League 1.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest170 on May 09, 2017, 12:00:30 pm
They dont actually own the ground. Its owned by the council and they pay rent. Not sure how much they will get from the Elton concert but not that much I wouldnt have thought.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: gocher on May 09, 2017, 12:01:07 pm
Yes their track record of late isn't quite as impressive, overpaid for Luke James (2 goals in 3 years), Shaq Coulthirst and Adil Nabi


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Zen Master on May 09, 2017, 12:06:40 pm
They dont actually own the ground. Its owned by the council and they pay rent. Not sure how much they will get from the Elton concert but not that much I wouldnt have thought.

Rents about £380 k pa


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: gocher on May 09, 2017, 12:10:41 pm
Speaking of Posh, Lee Angol has been made available for transfer. Big striker with pace, injury prone but on his day pretty useful. 5 in 11 for Lincoln at the end of the season

While in other news Beckford has been released by Preston, way out of our price range but seem to remember him tearing it up at Sixfields during his time at Leeds, a boy can dream


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 09, 2017, 12:12:04 pm
Posh are basically a feeder club though aren't they?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on May 09, 2017, 12:22:37 pm
They dont actually own the ground. Its owned by the council and they pay rent. Not sure how much they will get from the Elton concert but not that much I wouldnt have thought.


We don't own ours either!!

Interested to know how new stands get built and who pays for them at a "rented" ground! Does the council fork out or is it the club? If you are paying rent at 300k a year how does the council get a return on a £3m stand for example?



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on May 09, 2017, 12:27:34 pm
Yes their track record of late isn't quite as impressive, overpaid for Luke James (2 goals in 3 years), Shaq Coulthirst and Adil Nabi


2016/17 They got 500k for Jon Taylor to Rotherham (when is the last time we sold a player for half a million?  ;))

Blimey they even got us to pay cash for Beautyman, i'd say thats very impressive on their part!!

2015/16 they sold Conor Washington to QPR for £2.5m
2014/15 they sold Assombalonga to Forest for £5.5m
2013/14 it was Gayle to Palace for £6.5m

When you are working in those sort of figures it doesn't matter how many flops you have I guess!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on May 09, 2017, 12:36:21 pm
Speaking of Posh, Lee Angol has been made available for transfer. Big striker with pace, injury prone but on his day pretty useful. 5 in 11 for Lincoln at the end of the season

While in other news Beckford has been released by Preston, way out of our price range but seem to remember him tearing it up at Sixfields during his time at Leeds, a boy can dream

They transfer list any player in the last year of the contract, so they'll still expect money for him, remember Barry Fry is still driving hard bargins there.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: bri77 on May 09, 2017, 13:16:15 pm
It works for them!! "Owing" the owner is the way Cardoza ran us.....chairmen who put money in out of the goodness of their heart are few and far between!

They have had a policy of plucking people out of non-league and selling them on for years. They have some hits and some misses.

Don't know how they still lose money when you take into account articles such as this.....http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3410088/Peterborough-United-21-6m-profit-eight-players-Southampton-Football-League.html

Hey ho, they have a 3/4's redeveloped ground that holds 14000 yet attract average gates of 1000 less than us!! They've been in the bottom division, been in League 1 and even had a brief flirtation with the Championship.

Just goes to show.....buying and selling players, investing on and off the pitch, all the corporate stuff they have (Sir Elton John is playing a concert at their ground in the next couple of weeks)....and still they are just like us...mid-table League 1.

3/4s developed? They only have two decent stands (ok they have a terrace but it's not redeveloped)

Puts some of Beds theories to bed, they have all this space, a home terrace behind a goal, decent away capacity, and yet their attendances are lower than ours in our s*** soulless stadium. If only Beds had told them all of his plans I'm sure they would fill their ground every match.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 09, 2017, 13:40:50 pm
2016/17 They got 500k for Jon Taylor to Rotherham (when is the last time we sold a player for half a million?  ;))

Blimey they even got us to pay cash for Beautyman, i'd say thats very impressive on their part!!

2015/16 they sold Conor Washington to QPR for £2.5m
2014/15 they sold Assombalonga to Forest for £5.5m
2013/14 it was Gayle to Palace for £6.5m

When you are working in those sort of figures it doesn't matter how many flops you have I guess!

Yet they are still at the same level as us. I'd wonder where all that money has gone?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: andycobbler on May 09, 2017, 13:50:00 pm
Sorry to be blunt, but, Fxck posh.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on May 09, 2017, 14:07:02 pm
Yet they are still at the same level as us. I'd wonder where all that money has gone?

It is always easy to look at the headline grabbing transfer fees they have received but it is easily forgotten they often pay money for these players in the first. I believe they also pay relatively high wages and always seem to carry a fairly large squad. All of this on average gates that are bottom 6/7 in this league.

On the face of it it's a good policy and all clubs at our level should target non-league to some extent but they've been doing this for the best part of a decade, if it was as successful as some say then surely a decent number of clubs would follow suit.


Sorry to be blunt, but, Fxck posh.

...oh yeah and what he said  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on May 09, 2017, 14:46:11 pm
Interesting to read different perceptions. Peterborough fan I know is claiming they must be favourites to go down next year with a poor manager and picking up cheap non league freebies.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 09, 2017, 15:38:47 pm
Speaking of Posh, Lee Angol has been made available for transfer. Big striker with pace, injury prone but on his day pretty useful. 5 in 11 for Lincoln at the end of the season

While in other news Beckford has been released by Preston, way out of our price range but seem to remember him tearing it up at Sixfields during his time at Leeds, a boy can dream

Beckford might be a spent force?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 09, 2017, 15:44:37 pm
Yet they are still at the same level as us. I'd wonder where all that money has gone?

Which ever way you look at it those Pboro sale figures provided by GPC are top draw. If only we could match them, as it might have resulted in a new East stand.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on May 09, 2017, 15:47:52 pm
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/boss-edinburgh-happy-with-budget-as-he-sets-about-strengthening-cobblers-squad-1-7951817


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on May 09, 2017, 18:10:04 pm
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/boss-edinburgh-happy-with-budget-as-he-sets-about-strengthening-cobblers-squad-1-7951817

Dear oh dear what else is he going to say honestly.
I'd like to see us sign,
Jay Oshay
Marc McNulty
Michael Smith
Cody McDonald
Mark Bunn


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: tcobb on May 09, 2017, 19:11:06 pm
Cody McDonald ?  The same overweight cart house who kept falling over for Gillingham the other week ?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: TownOwl on May 09, 2017, 20:39:10 pm
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/boss-edinburgh-happy-with-budget-as-he-sets-about-strengthening-cobblers-squad-1-7951817


That's pretty clear then.

If we don't have any loans, he hit all his targets and will be judged by his team.
If (when) we end up with players on loan, he missed his targets and got in what was left.

Let's see what the Summer brings...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Zen Master on May 10, 2017, 06:26:07 am
Every year football managers say they're happy with their budget, backed by chairmen etc.
Little choice other than to say that. Managers laughs when looking at budget, how am I going to work with that?

It annoys me when you see that Prem teams have their Under 23 league. Probably all on their way if not already millionaires, mostly never getting near a Prem first team and already in their 20's. As we've seen a number of times when they go out on loan or are released they're not up for the rough and tumble of lower league football.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on May 10, 2017, 07:13:27 am
Cody McDonald ?  The same overweight cart house who kept falling over for Gillingham the other week ?
Cody McDonald
12 Goals scored

4 Assists


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on May 10, 2017, 07:17:08 am
Didn't K.T say a while back that he needed to invest more into the club after seeing Page fail so early on after his appointment.Now i am not saying Page would have done any better with a bigger budget but i guess lesson may have been learnt last year.

JED has working in this division before so i guess he knows what is needed to keep us competitive in this league.

UTC


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: DrillingCobbler on May 10, 2017, 07:22:26 am
Cody McDonald
12 Goals scored

4 Assists

He scored 10 league goals, he's also 31 later this month.

The age of our forwards (Rev's and Rico) would suggest that we need younger players to compliment them. If we were in league2 he'd potentially be a good signing, he's on his way down in my opinion...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Monkey on May 10, 2017, 08:33:56 am
Bristol Rovers have pipped us to the new Alistair Slowe
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39860123


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on May 10, 2017, 09:24:23 am
Cody McDonald
12 Goals scored

4 Assists

Rico 13 goals scored
Revell 10 goals scored

Doesn't seem like he'd be a significant improvement to me it's not like he offers Pace or Flair.

From the other you mentioned...
Jay O'Shea - I think has been offered a contract at Sheffield United so wouldn't hold your breath.
Michael Smith - too similar to what we have
Marc McNulty - could be an interesting option, something a little different although didn't rip an tress up at Bradford
Bunn - would be lovely but suspect a bit of a pipe dream. I'd guess he will go for a cushy number as a Championship No.2 on minimum double what we could offer


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on May 10, 2017, 10:04:39 am
Nyatanga has been released, I hope we offer him a contract.

Even if not starting, would provide cover at both CB and LB.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on May 10, 2017, 11:33:24 am
Nyatanga has been released, I hope we offer him a contract.

Even if not starting, would provide cover at both CB and LB.

I don't...better stronger, pacier, younger options out there...up to Melville to find them


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on May 10, 2017, 11:35:59 am
up to Melville to find them

 ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on May 10, 2017, 11:57:24 am
I don't...better stronger, pacier, younger options out there...up to Melville to find them

Agreed - nyatanga would play like a rolls Royce for 80 minutes and a robin reliant for the other 10. I see a lot of league one clubs are interested in Alex Lacey at Yeovil and then there are Pierre at Wycombe and streete at port vale all who will be free agents in the summer.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: jamie-brett on May 10, 2017, 12:55:51 pm
Wouldn't mind Jon McLaughlin for our new number 1 - Released by Burton

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39871148


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: TownOwl on May 10, 2017, 19:49:51 pm
Bristol Rovers have pipped us to the new Alistair Slowe
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39860123

You can tell just from the haircut that we've missed out on a future Ballon D'or winner there.  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Coolcat on May 10, 2017, 20:03:13 pm
Yeah, I've been headhunted for the summer...it's all about the money!  ;)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: clarkeysntfc on May 10, 2017, 21:26:26 pm
Bristol Rovers have pipped us to the new Alistair Slowe
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39860123

Kid looks like President Assad.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Starmer87 on May 10, 2017, 21:33:05 pm
Wouldn't mind Jon McLaughlin for our new number 1 - Released by Burton

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39871148

speaking of number 1s  has smith signed for anyone yet


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 10, 2017, 22:44:25 pm
Cody McDonald
12 Goals scored

4 Assists

So no better than Taylor?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on May 11, 2017, 09:47:51 am
So no better than Taylor?

Cody Mcdonald is a goal scoring centre forward (Who was injured for a fair part of the start of last year), Taylor is a lightweight midfilder.

Strange comparison


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on May 11, 2017, 11:44:37 am
Cody Mcdonald is a goal scoring centre forward (Who was injured for a fair part of the start of last year), Taylor is a lightweight midfilder.

Strange comparison

I compared him to Rico and Revs earlier in the thread - his record last season was very similar to theirs. Out of interest would you describe either of those as a goal scoring centre forward at the moment?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on May 11, 2017, 12:18:01 pm
Cody Mcdonald is a goal scoring centre forward (Who was injured for a fair part of the start of last year), Taylor is a lightweight midfilder.

Strange comparison

Strange criticism, Taylor is so lightweight that he has managed to play almost his entire career at the top level


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on May 11, 2017, 12:37:21 pm
I compared him to Rico and Revs earlier in the thread - his record last season was very similar to theirs. Out of interest would you describe either of those as a goal scoring centre forward at the moment?

Fair enough!

Cody Mcdonald is more on a par goal scoring wise with Richards and far Revell will ever be, but has a few years on his side.

Career stats tell you that ...

Mcdonald 88 Goals in 260 odd games - 1 in 3ish (Aged 30)

Revell 87 in 450 odd games 1 in 6ish (Aged 33)

Richard 168 in 510 odd games 1 in 3 ish (Aged 34)

He would offer something different - not saying his the righ option at all, but an option none the less.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on May 11, 2017, 12:39:31 pm
Strange criticism, Taylor is so lightweight that he has managed to play almost his entire career at the top level

He did, he also had some pace and players that did the donkeywork (Tackling) for him.

Last season he had neither and once his delivery and set pieces starting waining mid season, offered us very little.





Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on May 11, 2017, 12:55:06 pm
Fair enough!

Cody Mcdonald is more on a par goal scoring wise with Richards and far Revell will ever be, but has a few years on his side.

Career stats tell you that ...

Mcdonald 88 Goals in 260 odd games - 1 in 3ish (Aged 30)

Revell 87 in 450 odd games 1 in 6ish (Aged 33)

Richard 168 in 510 odd games 1 in 3 ish (Aged 34)

He would offer something different - not saying his the righ option at all, but an option none the less.



Just on the subject of revell, it's interesting reading the chron interview with Daniel Powell where he points out that they have played together at mk in the past and had a good relationship/link-up and he also knows lobjoit from when they were at mk together. If he stays with us (I see that mansfield's chairman has said that he is going to back Steve Evans in the market and Evans is a known admirer of revs) and has a good pre-season I would have no problem with him as one of our forwards - it is just the similarities with Rico that I'm concerned with.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on May 11, 2017, 13:54:49 pm
Fair enough!

Cody Mcdonald is more on a par goal scoring wise with Richards and far Revell will ever be, but has a few years on his side.

Career stats tell you that ...

Mcdonald 88 Goals in 260 odd games - 1 in 3ish (Aged 30)

Revell 87 in 450 odd games 1 in 6ish (Aged 33)

Richard 168 in 510 odd games 1 in 3 ish (Aged 34)

He would offer something different - not saying his the righ option at all, but an option none the less.



Agree that Revs has never been prolific but I was surprised when I looked at MacDonalds stats. Only 1 20+ goal season and that was 7 years ago in League 2 and Revs out performed him by some way last season in the league - 10 in 29(3) v 10 in 40(4) I think. Plus I don't think Revs has ever been billed as a Goalscorer, I'd imagine plenty of stikers have enjoyed playing with him though.

Having seen him play against us at the end of the season I'm not sure he offers much different at all. Unless someone comes in for Revs then we have him and Rico here next season. In my book it should be one or the other up front with quicker, more mobile players playing off them, either by way of strike partner or in the '3' behind them.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on May 11, 2017, 14:48:25 pm
lot of players apparently enjoyed playing up front with clive platt as well.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Quintonside on May 11, 2017, 15:05:12 pm
Taking the conversation back, Ive just seen that P*sh have turned down a £250k bid from another L1 club for Ricky Miller, before he has formally joined them!!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 11, 2017, 15:06:21 pm
Cody Mcdonald is a goal scoring centre forward (Who was injured for a fair part of the start of last year), Taylor is a lightweight midfilder.

Strange comparison

Is he ? A return of 12 goals is hardly a good return as Revel and Richards have similar records and injury problems. Taylor scores well in the assists dept with 20 assists (according to the Chron). Taylor every time in place of McDonald. Strange comparison by you.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on May 11, 2017, 15:06:47 pm
Out of those released today wouldn't mind us signing Liam Trotter (Bolton) or Tom Thorpe (Rotherham)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 11, 2017, 15:09:18 pm
Agree that Revs has never been prolific but I was surprised when I looked at MacDonalds stats. Only 1 20+ goal season and that was 7 years ago in League 2 and Revs out performed him by some way last season in the league - 10 in 29(3) v 10 in 40(4) I think. Plus I don't think Revs has ever been billed as a Goalscorer, I'd imagine plenty of stikers have enjoyed playing with him though.

Having seen him play against us at the end of the season I'm not sure he offers much different at all. Unless someone comes in for Revs then we have him and Rico here next season. In my book it should be one or the other up front with quicker, more mobile players playing off them, either by way of strike partner or in the '3' behind them.

Game set and match


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on May 11, 2017, 15:10:11 pm
Taking the conversation back, Ive just seen that P*sh have turned down a £250k bid from another L1 club for Ricky Miller, before he has formally joined them!!
Yeah really weird, suggests the deal to Peterborough has been done for quite a while or why not just use that £250k to as part of the contract offer in the first place.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on May 11, 2017, 15:32:03 pm
lot of players apparently enjoyed playing up front with clive platt as well.


Touché


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on May 11, 2017, 15:33:06 pm
Taking the conversation back, Ive just seen that P*sh have turned down a £250k bid from another L1 club for Ricky Miller, before he has formally joined them!!

I wonder if that is just a bit of DMAC spin to talk up the deal. Wonder if it will get a mention when they release him for nowt a year from now  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest48 on May 11, 2017, 18:47:42 pm
I wonder if that is just a bit of DMAC spin to talk up the deal. Wonder if it will get a mention when they release him for nowt a year from now  ;D
I think you are right, I'm pretty sure if that club had offered Miller the £250,000 as a signing on fee he would have went there, Peterborough fan or not.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 11, 2017, 19:27:09 pm
Cody McDonald 5 years ago would be welcome. Cody McDonald now would not be welcome. Just my 2 pence.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfcgavin on May 11, 2017, 20:32:49 pm
Rumour going round that we are after Burton Albion left back, Damien McCrory!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 11, 2017, 20:36:13 pm
Rumour going round that we are after Burton Albion left back, Damien McCrory!

Only place I can see that rumour is on Twitter by someone that has 11 followers and seems to tweet random transfer bollocks.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfcgavin on May 11, 2017, 20:58:30 pm
I have a friend who is a Burton fan, he told me he heard a grumble this evening, could be nothing though! Can't see him getting in over Buchanan if we signed him but who knows?!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 11, 2017, 22:56:57 pm
I have a friend who is a Burton fan, he told me he heard a grumble this evening, could be nothing though! Can't see him getting in over Buchanan if we signed him but who knows?!

I don't know anything about him at all. We do need another left back though.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: cobbler150 on May 12, 2017, 05:23:54 am
I hope we have some morev news in the next week.
JED highlighted he wanted to get em in early.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest170 on May 12, 2017, 06:34:27 am
Only place I can see that rumour is on Twitter by someone that has 11 followers and seems to tweet random transfer bollocks.
The following is taken from a few of said twitterers posts... (Source: Daily Star)

Think we can safely conclude its all b*llox!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfcgavin on May 12, 2017, 07:34:04 am
I don't know anything about him at all. We do need another left back though.

He said he is more of a left wing back, better attacking than defending and a decent league 1 player. If we are in for him it will probably be a long term loan as he is still under contract for next season. Would be good competition for Buchs if true.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on May 12, 2017, 14:41:26 pm
It is being reported that Zander Diamond is close to signing for Mansfield Town. This seems very odd if true, I thought he was going back to Scotland.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Dr Feelgood on May 12, 2017, 14:45:00 pm
It is being reported that Zander Diamond is close to signing for Mansfield Town. This seems very odd if true, I thought he was going back to Scotland.
Well its closer at least


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on May 12, 2017, 14:46:13 pm
It is being reported that Zander Diamond is close to signing for Mansfield Town. This seems very odd if true, I thought he was going back to Scotland.

Fat boy Evans splashing the cash as usual...money talks....hopefully he'll come in for some of our transfer listed players too (plus Revs who he's always rated)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest48 on May 12, 2017, 15:09:25 pm
It is being reported that Zander Diamond is close to signing for Mansfield Town. This seems very odd if true, I thought he was going back to Scotland.
As I pointed out earlier on this thread, he lives in Derby. Mansfield is about 20 miles from Derby, so he would be saving himself about 100 miles and 2 hours a day. There's a lot to be said about not sitting on a Motorway for an hour and a half each way to work and back.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on May 12, 2017, 15:09:57 pm
Confirmed....Zander Diamond has signed for Mansfield Town.  


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Starmer87 on May 12, 2017, 15:12:24 pm
Confirmed....Zander Diamond has signed for Mansfield Town.  
well its a step up from non league football. I mean Scottish football... sorry


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on May 12, 2017, 15:14:21 pm
Footballers eh? Mental


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on May 12, 2017, 15:36:53 pm
Zakuani has departed the club. Couldn't come to an arrangement about International appearances then.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on May 12, 2017, 15:39:25 pm
Footballers eh? Mental

not that mental, go where the money is.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 14, 2017, 09:28:53 am
I see we are being strongly linked to Gary Deegan.

Ridiculous if we are interested in him.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on May 14, 2017, 09:55:26 am
Come on... don't believe everything you read on twitter... ;)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on May 14, 2017, 10:01:01 am
I see we are being strongly linked to Gary Deegan.

Ridiculous if we are interested in him.

That would be a real statement signing - unfortunately the statement would be we haven't got any money and we're going to get relegated.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on May 14, 2017, 10:10:38 am
If true we will be involved in a race to the bottom.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on May 14, 2017, 10:27:36 am
Think its best you Judge JED on the actual signings he has made instead of all the FAKE NEWS that is currently out there.   


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on May 14, 2017, 15:53:23 pm
Non-cobblers but I see that bury have now signed Jermaine beckford and Phil Edwards in the last couple of days - if they can hang onto Vaughan they look like they're going to be serious contenders next season.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on May 14, 2017, 17:15:58 pm
Non-cobblers but I see that bury have now signed Jermaine beckford and Phil Edwards in the last couple of days - if they can hang onto Vaughan they look like they're going to be serious contenders next season.

Bury sign everyone so nobody else can, it seems to be there way of doing things and they still end up garbage


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: tcobb on May 14, 2017, 19:41:31 pm
The mighty Jermaine Beckford, how many goals did that Striker get this season ?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on May 14, 2017, 20:12:01 pm
The mighty Jermaine Beckford, how many goals did that Striker get this season ?

One...but he did manage to pick up two red cards in consecutive games, both times after coming on as a substitute, one of them within 3 minutes of his introduction as a sub in his first game back from suspension!!



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: tcobb on May 14, 2017, 20:19:14 pm
They must be really serious contenders then  ;D ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 14, 2017, 20:39:50 pm
Beckford is a spent force. Bolton fans couldn't wait to see the back of him. Must be on £££ too.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 14, 2017, 21:19:57 pm
Beckford is a spent force. Bolton fans couldn't wait to see the back of him. Must be on £££ too.

He looked good a few years ago - not sure who is more desperate now Beckford or Bury?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: clarkeysntfc on May 15, 2017, 09:59:01 am
It's a good signing if they can keep him fit.

That's a big if.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: pattcobb on May 15, 2017, 14:19:50 pm
I miss the rumours thread if anything for the 0.001% time that someone actually knew something.
For the record I have passed Sixfields twice today once at 09.00 and again at 14.00 - nothing to report ;)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: meccanostand on May 15, 2017, 14:39:23 pm
Hope we can get Dave Tarpey but another one that Posh will probably target.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39256896 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39256896)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on May 15, 2017, 14:48:16 pm
Hope we can get Dave Tarpey but another one that Posh will probably target.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39256896 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39256896)

I'll admit to not knowing anything about this guy. What is his background, has he got any league experience?

For the same reasons I wasn't bothered that Posh got Ricky Miller I'd personally be wary of signing a 28 year old on the basis of a good season 3 tiers lower down the ladder than ourselves. Is he under contract there?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Quintonside on May 15, 2017, 15:29:08 pm
I'll admit to not knowing anything about this guy. What is his background, has he got any league experience?

For the same reasons I wasn't bothered that Posh got Ricky Miller I'd personally be wary of signing a 28 year old on the basis of a good season 3 tiers lower down the ladder than ourselves. Is he under contract there?

non-league whole career, I'd imagine he is Semi-pro at that level and has a day job.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on May 15, 2017, 15:33:37 pm
non-league whole career, I'd imagine he is Semi-pro at that level and has a day job.

If that is the case it would be a big ask for someone of that age to jump to being a full time pro and hit the ground running


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 15, 2017, 15:34:13 pm
Hope we can get Dave Tarpey but another one that Posh will probably target.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39256896 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39256896)

Don't get this sort of signing, same with that Miller chap.

28, non league career.

We've got Lobjoit who is young and will hopefully continue to improve.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on May 15, 2017, 16:33:49 pm
Don't get this sort of signing, same with that Miller chap.

28, non league career.

We've got Lobjoit who is young and will hopefully continue to improve.

Tarpey scored 35 goals breaking the previous record of 34 scored by Adam Birchall. Adam Birchall scored 34, signed for Gillingham and managed zero goals.

Expect the same from Tarpey and Miller.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on May 15, 2017, 16:38:56 pm
Wilder has picked up the much wanted Nathan Thomas from Hartlepool.

Jay O'Shea has rejected their offer though, and he might be worth a look.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3040 on May 15, 2017, 16:45:12 pm
Yet we sign a player from the united counties league a player who already tried and failed with league clubs and your all excited like little kids on Christmas day. He'll end up being useless and be gone in a year.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on May 15, 2017, 17:04:19 pm
Whats the budget of Sheff Utd again.... you clueless joker. Start living in the real world and you will be a much happy cobbler.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on May 15, 2017, 18:07:08 pm
Yet we sign a player from the united counties league a player who already tried and failed with league clubs and your all excited like little kids on Christmas day. He'll end up being useless and be gone in a year.
My thoughts exactly, for me the difference between UCL div 1 and League one is absolutly massive.
Dut dut dut dut Courtney Herbert  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on May 15, 2017, 18:09:52 pm
Whats the budget of Sheff Utd again.... you clueless joker. Start living in the real world and you will be a much happy cobbler.

He was happy with what Chesterfield were paying him, I'm sure we could get near that.

I would have thought that first team football might be more important to him than money, hence why he hasn't signed with them.

That said, I dare say Charlton will be interested.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on May 15, 2017, 18:34:46 pm
The problem is with the agents they treat players like a cattle at an auction, trying to set up bidding wars etc.
Jay OShay is within our reach if we wanted him.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on May 15, 2017, 18:47:23 pm
Don't think Boro will be in the market for another non-league striker, in addition to Miller they signed 25 year old Danny Lloyd from Stockport last week. He notched 29 goals for County last season.

Both players signed 3 year deals with the Pish.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on May 15, 2017, 19:27:42 pm
Yet we sign a player from the united counties league a player who already tried and failed with league clubs and your all excited like little kids on Christmas day. He'll end up being useless and be gone in a year.

Chill out man and give the bloke a chance, I very much doubt he was brought in to the first choice striker. In fact we probably won't be seeing that much of him for a while. But then you seem to know it all


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Onetouch on May 16, 2017, 10:00:16 am
He was also played at LB for Cov and MK Dons - Left went to Bucks and played up front and couldnt stop scoring!
Why cant he be the Next Vardy?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: meccanostand on May 16, 2017, 10:11:06 am
He was also played at LB for Cov and MK Dons - Left went to Bucks and played up front and couldnt stop scoring!
Why cant he be the Next Vardy?

True. Let's not judge him till we've seen him.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Quintonside on May 16, 2017, 10:56:46 am
Its minimal risk with him, if he plays and scores goals then wow what a coup.  If he is pants and/or never gets near the first team then so what? he'll just go back into the non league, probably slightly higher than the UCL1 though. He will be on absolute peanuts with us.

Didn't we sign someone from Newport Pagnell a few years back, who never even played??   (I'm not thinking of Lewis Wilson I know he played a few games)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on May 16, 2017, 11:06:27 am
Providing the squad is structured correctly and recruited accordingly we should always have room to take a punt on one or two players every season. They can be non-league players or players released by clubs higher up the leagues.

I know the Sonupe signing didn't work out but I honestly couldn't see the problem with giving him a year on what was most likely a very low wage. Obviously Page failed to sign any suitable first team wide attackers / wingers for the squad who he could have learned from. We got D'ath in a similar way and was a bit of a punt who generally worked out.

No one should believe these players will be the answer to our prayers but they should be given time to develop. If one of these punts every 2 or 3 years comes off we will be better for it.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: gocher on May 16, 2017, 12:06:12 pm
Leon Lobjoit is still at the club working on his fitness ahead of next season. Looks like he's got the right attitude to be fair to the lad

https://www.instagram.com/p/BT8ovOkjzv1/?taken-by=officiallyntfc&hl=en


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on May 16, 2017, 14:48:24 pm
Now Bury have signed Sc***horpe's captain Stephen Dawson on a 3 year contract - they're really throwing the money around but spending it on players over 32!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on May 16, 2017, 15:48:59 pm
Now Bury have signed Sc***horpe's captain Stephen Dawson on a 3 year contract - they're really throwing the money around but spending it on players over 32!

You don't win anything with kids.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: meccanostand on May 16, 2017, 15:58:50 pm
Now Bury have signed Sc***horpe's captain Stephen Dawson on a 3 year contract - they're really throwing the money around but spending it on players over 32!

Chucking the money around no use if they end up the next financial basket case.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on May 16, 2017, 16:26:05 pm
Chucking the money around no use if they end up the next financial basket case.

I wasn't saying it was a good thing or a bad thing - just an observation.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on May 16, 2017, 17:20:49 pm
Ando has signed for Mansfield as well now!  ;D

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39938959 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39938959)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2995 on May 16, 2017, 17:29:25 pm
Ando has signed for Mansfield as well now!  ;D

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39938959 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39938959)
That's a good signing for div 2 . Do they want Taylor as well and that McCourt is brilliant ...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on May 16, 2017, 17:38:32 pm
Ando has signed for Mansfield as well now!  ;D

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39938959 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39938959)
Let's wait and see who we sign before the smiley faces


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on May 16, 2017, 17:40:08 pm
Ando has signed for Mansfield as well now!  ;D

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39938959 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39938959)

That's four now with Potter & Byrom. I think Lee Collins was released though otherwise it would be half the team, how many more do they want? Beutyman & Hanley maybe.  


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on May 16, 2017, 17:41:16 pm
Let's wait and see who we sign before the smiley faces

It wasn't a dig at anyone, just amused that in the space of a year they now have four ex-Cobblers.

Like most, I am looking forward to seeing who we sign.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: cobbler150 on May 16, 2017, 22:43:31 pm
Id taken Dawson.....decent at this level


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on May 17, 2017, 08:15:45 am
It's very quite isn't it ? I thought JED had already got his targets lined up according to one of his interviews??
Dejavu anybody  :o


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest170 on May 17, 2017, 08:34:28 am
It's very quite isn't it ? I thought JED had already got his targets lined up according to one of his interviews??
Dejavu anybody  :o
A lot of players are under contract until the end of May so rare to see any movement before then anyway.
Some players might be involved with the play offs
Any others are probably on a beach somewhere.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ajp on May 17, 2017, 08:35:57 am
Every year I think this thread may as well be copied and pasted lol! Give it till the end of June..


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Monty on May 17, 2017, 12:01:37 pm
Every year I think this thread may as well be copied and pasted lol! Give it till the end of June..
The guy we had 2 managers ago was quite successful, and he got his players in early. I'd rather we went down that route.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on May 17, 2017, 12:07:12 pm
It's very quite isn't it ? I thought JED had already got his targets lined up according to one of his interviews??
Dejavu anybody  :o

It's also only May 17th..im sure he has got his targets, the same as every other manager in the country. If you actually take notice of what he said instead of just picking bits that suit. He also said we would probably need to be patient. He said in an ideal world he would like business done early.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on May 17, 2017, 12:07:49 pm
The guy we had 2 managers ago was quite successful, and he got his players in early. I'd rather we went down that route.

The guy we had 2 managers ago was also in possession of one of the biggest budgets in the division and was able to offer 3 year contracts, both luxuries the current guy probably doesn't have.

I think if we can get another 4 signings done this month we would have done well to be fair. Players will be hedging their bets and playing clubs off against each other right now, it is no coincidence that the two teams in the lower leagues that seem to have done the most business (Bury and Mansfield) are known to be throwing money at it.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest170 on May 17, 2017, 12:18:41 pm
The guy we had 2 managers ago was quite successful, and he got his players in early. I'd rather we went down that route.
2014
Richards - 14th May, JJOT 30th June, Diamond 7th May, D'Ath 7th August

2015
Smith 26th June, Clarke 2nd July, Lelan 2nd June, Buchs 28th May, ROD 28th July, Adams 22nd May, Potter 20th May, Hoskins 1st August

Still plenty of time left for JED


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Quintonside on May 17, 2017, 12:27:11 pm
Gregg Wylde has had his contract terminated by Millwall.

I don't want him here, just passing on.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on May 17, 2017, 12:34:33 pm
Gregg Wylde has had his contract terminated by Millwall.
I don't want him here, just passing on.

I don't think he was ever fully fit here, would be happy with him as a squad player if we needed any.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 17, 2017, 12:37:12 pm
New signing at 2pm.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on May 17, 2017, 12:37:34 pm
Gregg Wylde has had his contract terminated by Millwall.

I don't want him here, just passing on.

I would imagine he will end up back at Plymouth


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Moultoncobb on May 17, 2017, 12:40:01 pm
New signing at 2pm.

Adam's brother?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on May 17, 2017, 12:41:23 pm
I would imagine he will end up back at Plymouth

Somehwere in Mansfield a Scottish managers transfer senses are tingling..


New signing at 2pm.

Looks like Manwork04 has prompted JED into action  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 17, 2017, 12:41:37 pm
Adam's brother?

Michael's brother?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Moultoncobb on May 17, 2017, 12:48:15 pm
Michael's brother?

Iain Duncan's son?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 17, 2017, 12:50:25 pm
Iain Duncan's son?

Will's cousin?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 17, 2017, 13:01:55 pm
George Smith signed for an undisclosed fee from Gateshead.

Left back. 20yrs old.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on May 18, 2017, 12:25:59 pm
Some interesting releases from Blackburn today, thought they would have held onto some of the younger ones but maybe money is dictating that they have a smaller squad by a long way.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on May 18, 2017, 15:18:26 pm
Some suggested we may be in for Newport goalkeeper Joe Day. If so, not any more, he has signed a new contract at Newport.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on May 18, 2017, 15:24:07 pm
Mansfield sign two more players, this time from that team from London Road.

I think Steve Evans has a mission to sign every player available, quite unbelievable.   


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on May 18, 2017, 15:31:37 pm
Wealthy owner going for it. Fine in the short term but when he loses interest or the money dries up the chances are the club will be in a mess. Football history repeats itself up and down the country. The lesson is that clubs need to have the income earning infrastructure ( I know - on that other thread!) to attract new money.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on May 18, 2017, 15:33:19 pm
Mcnulty signing for Coventry too suprisingly - another one down!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 18, 2017, 16:28:47 pm
Mcnulty signing for Coventry too suprisingly - another one down!

Hardly a miss tho' - did ok at Portsmoth whilst on loan from SU. but disappointed at Bradford 1 in 15 (L1). Seemed to do well at L2 level. Not really good enough for L1.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on May 18, 2017, 17:49:28 pm
Hardly a miss tho' - did ok at Portsmoth whilst on loan from SU. but disappointed at Bradford 1 in 15 (L1). Seemed to do well at L2 level. Not really good enough for L1.

I personally think McNulty was just the sort of striker we might have been in for!

I see mark little has also been released by bristol city, thought he was quality 1st time around and still a good age.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: pattcobb on May 18, 2017, 17:53:55 pm
I personally think McNulty was just the sort of striker we might have been in for!

I see mark little has also been released by bristol city, thought he was quality 1st time around and still a good age.
Was Little here when Kerslake was here?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Alfred on May 18, 2017, 18:04:52 pm
Was Little here when Kerslake was here?
Nope. .... He was a Stuart Gray, Wolves link signing. much like Dan Jones also released by Chesterfield ....... 2 players you would have expected to go onto bigger and better things.

As for Ron Robert Zela ........



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on May 18, 2017, 18:15:57 pm
Mcnulty signing for Coventry too suprisingly - another one down!
Might not have been one of our targets


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on May 18, 2017, 18:56:24 pm
Might not have been one of our targets

I'm not sure anyone said he was a target, I just mentioned it as his name had been mentioned before.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 18, 2017, 20:42:50 pm
I personally think McNulty was just the sort of striker we might have been in for!

I see mark little has also been released by bristol city, thought he was quality 1st time around and still a good age.

Peterborough want Mark Little back.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on May 19, 2017, 10:47:39 am
Giles Coke to return anyone?  >:D  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Monkey on May 19, 2017, 13:00:45 pm
Love Mark Little, but think we're OK for right backs ta.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Zen Master on May 19, 2017, 14:03:53 pm
In his first spell he was awesome


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on May 19, 2017, 15:12:20 pm
We do not need another right back....4 centre backs on the other hand...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on May 19, 2017, 15:42:49 pm
.....a goalkeeper, center mid, winger and a striker and we might even be able to field a starting 11.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on May 19, 2017, 16:27:22 pm
J J Hooper's available having been released by Port Vale. Shall we sign him for a third time?  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Zen Master on May 19, 2017, 16:34:33 pm
Is that like saying Candyman or Betelgeuse?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: DrillingCobbler on May 19, 2017, 16:35:32 pm
J J Hooper's available having been released by Port Vale. Shall we sign him for a third time?  ;D

I can see it now. Him and Deegan being announced 3 days before the season starts after 'successful trials'  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on May 19, 2017, 16:45:56 pm
I can see it now. Him and Deegan being announced 3 days before the season starts after 'successful trials'  ;D

Don't even joke about it, that's not funny. Hopefully, Deegan finds himself a club very quickly, but not here, please. Same applies to Hooper.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Quintonside on May 19, 2017, 16:50:23 pm
But Hooper scored an absolute peach against Harrow ;D   Resulting in full scale argument between Wilkinson and fans sat near the dugout.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on May 19, 2017, 16:53:40 pm
J J Hooper's available having been released by Port Vale. Shall we sign him for a third time?  ;D

Released by a relegated side, that's not a good look!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Monkey on May 19, 2017, 17:46:23 pm
I bet it was a tough decision between JJ Hooper or Tom Pope.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on May 20, 2017, 12:12:12 pm
Stuart Nelson (GK) has been transfer listed by Gillingham, is he a player we would want? Billy Knott has also been transfer listed - midfield player I believe.   


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on May 20, 2017, 14:45:38 pm
Stuart Nelson (GK) has been transfer listed by Gillingham, is he a player we would want? Billy Knott has also been transfer listed - midfield player I believe.   

No thanks - gillingham rated nelson so highly that when they were in the middle of a relegation scrap they dropped him in favour of a rookie, I'd hope we can do a bit better than that. Don't know anything about knott but again I wouldn't want us to go anywhere near gillingham cast-offs. Another one they've released is Ryan Jackson who JED has signed twice in the past but thankfully he's a right back and we're already sorted at both full back positions.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on May 20, 2017, 16:40:01 pm
No thanks - gillingham rated nelson so highly that when they were in the middle of a relegation scrap they dropped him in favour of a rookie, I'd hope we can do a bit better than that. Don't know anything about knott but again I wouldn't want us to go anywhere near gillingham cast-offs. Another one they've released is Ryan Jackson who JED has signed twice in the past but thankfully he's a right back and we're already sorted at both full back positions.


Well what you would want is irrelevant


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on May 20, 2017, 16:51:03 pm

Well what you would want is irrelevant

No s**t Sherlock, it's an opinion


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on May 20, 2017, 21:06:09 pm
Mark Davies released by Bolton would be a quality signing.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: rodger on May 20, 2017, 22:35:38 pm
Ben Whiteman from Sheffield United. Impressed when he was on loan at Mansfield last season. Possibly sign him on loan, I'd imagine Wilder wants to keep him.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on May 21, 2017, 15:34:43 pm
No s**t Sherlock, it's an opinion

Yeah an opinion based on absolutely no knowledge of any of the aforementioned players abilities what so ever


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on May 21, 2017, 16:31:27 pm
Yeah an opinion based on absolutely no knowledge of any of the aforementioned players abilities what so ever

Sorry, I didn't realise that I needed to provide a detailed scouting report to make you happy  :-*


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Adam-NTFC on May 21, 2017, 18:01:25 pm
Mark Davies released by Bolton would be a quality signing.

If he's fit,

http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/15297898.We__39_ll_stand_by_Sparky__Wanderers_vow_to_help_released_star_Davies/


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: jamie-brett on May 22, 2017, 11:38:57 am
A player that has always impressed me and of course a Cobblers old boy is Danny Green, just released by Luton. I would be tempted to take a punt on him to provide us with some width. I just wonder if the broken leg he suffered last season against us may have hampered his latest season. Also a player who is going to be within our budget.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on May 22, 2017, 11:51:19 am
A player that has always impressed me and of course a Cobblers old boy is Danny Green, just released by Luton. I would be tempted to take a punt on him to provide us with some width. I just wonder if the broken leg he suffered last season against us may have hampered his latest season. Also a player who is going to be within our budget.

Decent enough player on his day, hopefully he recovers well from the injury.

Would definitely be good enough to have in the squad, if not the starting eleven.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on May 22, 2017, 14:20:31 pm
Luke O'Neill released from Southend would be a good pick up in my view.

Depsite being awful against us, he looked alright the other few games I caught him in.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cordwainer2 on May 22, 2017, 14:57:36 pm
A player that has always impressed me and of course a Cobblers old boy is Danny Green, just released by Luton. I would be tempted to take a punt on him to provide us with some width. I just wonder if the broken leg he suffered last season against us may have hampered his latest season. Also a player who is going to be within our budget.
I make a wild guess that a broken leg might have hampered his season. Do we really want any more players recovering from injury?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 22, 2017, 15:50:02 pm
We've signed Sam Foley according to some on Twitter.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Aitobs on May 22, 2017, 15:51:31 pm
We've signed Sam Foley according to some on Twitter.

Official club announcement at 5pm.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Aitobs on May 22, 2017, 15:55:35 pm
BBC Radio Stoke now reporting that Foley has signed for Cobblers


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on May 22, 2017, 16:24:59 pm
Any relation?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 22, 2017, 22:17:40 pm
Any relation?

They wont get that!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on May 23, 2017, 12:02:41 pm
Alex Lacey due to sign for Gills...decent centre back by all accounts...wonder if we were in for him?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on May 23, 2017, 14:01:36 pm
Alex Lacey due to sign for Gills...decent centre back by all accounts...wonder if we were in for him?

That's a shame, Lacey is a good young centre back by all accounts - I think some on the Yeovil message board thought we were going to announce his signing last week when we signed George smith.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 23, 2017, 19:09:13 pm
That's a shame, Lacey is a good young centre back by all accounts - I think some on the Yeovil message board thought we were going to announce his signing last week when we signed George smith.

Released by Luton 2 years ago joined Yeovil. Not sure if he is up to the standard required\?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on May 24, 2017, 09:15:14 am
Oxalona defender Chey Dunkley has rejected a contract offer from the club and become a free agent...
Chris Maguire also out of contract...

Striker Conor McAleny who Oxalona had on loan from Everton would also be perfect foil for both Rico/Revs

As for a keeper, wouldn't mind seeing Luke McGee come in on loan from Spurs (yes, I know he was on loan at boro but is a highly rather keeper...JED Spurs connections might help!)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 24, 2017, 11:04:46 am
Oxalona defender Chey Dunkley has rejected a contract offer from the club and become a free agent...


Lot of criticism/dissatisfaction of him on Oxford Forum board last season. Good header of the ball but slow and vulnerable against any kind of pace. Not outstanding against us in recent matches.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on May 24, 2017, 11:29:58 am
Am I the only one who cringes every time they ready "Oxalona" now? It's been a year, they just finished well ahead of us, perhaps we can let that one lie now?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on May 24, 2017, 11:32:57 am
Lot of criticism/dissatisfaction of him on Oxford Forum board last season. Good header of the ball but slow and vulnerable against any kind of pace. Not outstanding against us in recent matches.

Agree with this - he has always looked dodgy against us in the past but inexplicably he's being linked with championship sides so he must have a good agent! As for maguire I think he's being linked with a move up north/Scottish prem. Can't see us going in for a young keeper as JED was quoted as saying he is going for experience.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ectonteynfan on May 24, 2017, 12:34:15 pm
Hasnt McGee been released


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Onetouch on May 24, 2017, 12:44:13 pm
Alex Bruce has been released by Hull.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Dan on May 24, 2017, 13:09:02 pm
Am I the only one who cringes every time they ready "Oxalona" now? It's been a year, they just finished well ahead of us, perhaps we can let that one lie now?

No, you're definitely not the only one.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: tcobb on May 24, 2017, 19:12:07 pm
Guthrie from Crewe


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on May 24, 2017, 19:19:53 pm
Guthrie from Crewe

That's a bit specific mate, have you inside information or is it just that he's turned down a new deal?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on May 24, 2017, 20:19:42 pm
Guthrie from Crewe

Left sided centre back...due to sign for L1 club after turning down new contract offer from Crewe


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 24, 2017, 20:22:01 pm
Rumoured to be Doncaster.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on May 24, 2017, 20:28:04 pm
Carey from Plymouth being linked...with us, Pompey and Bradford

Quality player but alas out of our budget competing against those two...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rach on May 24, 2017, 20:53:34 pm
Oliver Turton from Crewe is on the radar


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on May 24, 2017, 21:18:29 pm
Carey from Plymouth being linked...with us, Pompey and Bradford

Quality player but alas out of our budget competing against those two...

I think we file that with the mark Marshall "rumours".


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on May 24, 2017, 21:20:04 pm
Oliver Turton from Crewe is on the radar

He's a right back though - we're sorted thanks.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 24, 2017, 21:39:08 pm
Carey from Plymouth being linked...with us, Pompey and Bradford

Quality player but alas out of our budget competing against those two...

Where do you pick up these rumours - is it a specific web site?


Got one:  John Lundstrom Oxford , http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/search/?search=john+lundstram. Has not resigned for Oxford. Contract ends June '17 with a year extension subject to agreement.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 24, 2017, 21:49:20 pm
Where do you pick up these rumours - is it a specific web site?



That Carey one is on Twitter by some random transfer rumours page that has about 3 followers.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 24, 2017, 21:54:02 pm
That Carey one is on Twitter by some random transfer rumours page that has about 3 followers.

 8)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: rebelspawn on May 25, 2017, 09:08:35 am
That Carey one is on Twitter by some random transfer rumours page that has about 3 followers.

Can we please make a rule that if someone posts a 'rumour' or 'link' to a player that they should at least cite the source? In the age of fake news that is more important than ever.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 25, 2017, 11:32:54 am
Can we please make a rule that if someone posts a 'rumour' or 'link' to a player that they should at least cite the source? In the age of fake news that is more important than ever.

Here is another, Conor McAleny  : http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/oxfordunited/15306733.Oxford_United_give_Conor_McAleny_deadline_on_contract_offer/
Scored 10 goals in 14 appearances but is delaying signing for Oxford. Released by Everton.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: rebelspawn on May 25, 2017, 11:47:51 am
Here is another, Conor McAleny  : http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/oxfordunited/15306733.Oxford_United_give_Conor_McAleny_deadline_on_contract_offer/
Scored 10 goals in 14 appearances but is delaying signing for Oxford. Released by Everton.

from the article:
“It might come back at the end of the summer, but the reality is with those type of players from a budgetary point of view you’re not going to be able to do that at the end of the summer.”

suggests he is a high earner. Do you think we could tempt him? KT said our budget was significantly smaller than Oxford's last year, didn't he?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rach on May 25, 2017, 12:03:02 pm
He's a right back though - we're sorted thanks.

We may be sorted at the moment. He's on the radar, if the need arises for another RB


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on May 25, 2017, 12:03:54 pm
It also says he's of interest to championship clubs....and he's delaying on an Oxford contract.

'I know, I'll hold on and wait for the mighty Cobblers to offer me a contract, I don't want to play for oxalona or a championship club'

Srsly guys. What in you right minds makes you post this having read the article.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: clarkeysntfc on May 25, 2017, 12:27:14 pm
Oxford's budget was around £2m more than ours last season, I believe.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 25, 2017, 12:43:18 pm
Oxford's budget was around £2m more than ours last season, I believe.

They have cut back this year so you never know - we have to sign better players so I hope the budget is reasonably competitive. I get the impression that the two OU players are delaying signing as perhaps the offers are not great! Would be lovely if we could poach two of their better players 😤


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on May 25, 2017, 12:50:57 pm
They have cut back this year so you never know - we have to sign better players so I hope the budget is reasonably competitive. I get the impression that the two OU players are delaying signing as perhaps the offers are not great! Would be lovely if we could poach two of their better players 😤

According to their Chairman they had the 8th or 9th biggest budget in the division last year and they are aiming for a 'Top 6 budget' this time. On that basis if the terms they are offering aren't good enough then we are unlikely to better them. Unless we offer one of their squad players star billing

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39846008



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on May 25, 2017, 13:12:11 pm
Oxford's budget was around £2m more than ours last season, I believe.

£2m is around £38k per week! If there budget was that much higher than ours they should've won the lg!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 25, 2017, 13:14:50 pm
According to their Chairman they had the 8th or 9th biggest budget in the division last year and they are aiming for a 'Top 6 budget' this time. On that basis if the terms they are offering aren't good enough then we are unlikely to better them. Unless we offer one of their squad players star billing

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39846008


Oxford Mail reported that Budget for next season will not match that of previous year(16/17). As you know the papers are a reliable source of info! 8)

Surely we could aim for two marque signings if only to boost hope for next season.Not necessarily Oxford players but Conor McAleny might be worth a shout.  No point being half hearted on signing one or two decent quality players.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: clarkeysntfc on May 25, 2017, 13:53:52 pm
£2m is around £38k per week! If there budget was that much higher than ours they should've won the lg!

Well when you consider what some players are on in this division it could be easily that much.

Morison & Gregory must be on £10k p/w between them, minimum.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Another Pedj on May 25, 2017, 13:56:19 pm
£2m is around £38k per week! If there budget was that much higher than ours they should've won the lg!

 For what its worth I was told in January their budget was £3M per year and our circa 1.8M


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest170 on May 25, 2017, 14:12:12 pm
Oxford Mail reported that Budget for next season will not match that of previous year(16/17). As you know the papers are a reliable source of info! 8)

Surely we could aim for two marque signings if only to boost hope for next season.Not necessarily Oxford players but Conor McAleny might be worth a shout.  No point being half hearted on signing one or two decent quality players.
Do you live in Oxford? All your posts seem to be about them


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: clarkeysntfc on May 25, 2017, 14:44:29 pm
https://www.facebook.com/DMAC1976/posts/235014240316311

Well worth a read.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Onetouch on May 25, 2017, 14:47:00 pm
Oxford Mail reported that Budget for next season will not match that of previous year(16/17). As you know the papers are a reliable source of info! 8)

Surely we could aim for two marque signings if only to boost hope for next season.Not necessarily Oxford players but Conor McAleny might be worth a shout.  No point being half hearted on signing one or two decent quality players.

I'd prefer we didnt waste the majority of our wage budget on Conor McAleny and signed some central defenders


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on May 25, 2017, 15:10:06 pm
https://www.facebook.com/DMAC1976/posts/235014240316311

Well worth a read.

Interesting insight that.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on May 25, 2017, 15:29:55 pm
Oxford Mail reported that Budget for next season will not match that of previous year(16/17). As you know the papers are a reliable source of info! 8)

Surely we could aim for two marque signings if only to boost hope for next season.Not necessarily Oxford players but Conor McAleny might be worth a shout.  No point being half hearted on signing one or two decent quality players.

Not match could also mean exceed. I would hope the chairman has a better grasp of their budget than the local paper but you never know do you!

With regard to McAleny, it really depends on how Everton rate him, if they think he could be a future first teamer there then I would imagine they would want to test him in the Championship. If they aren't bothered and just seeing his contract down then you never know, although I'd imagine we'd be further back in the queue of League One clubs


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: meccanostand on May 25, 2017, 16:13:09 pm
https://www.facebook.com/DMAC1976/posts/235014240316311

Well worth a read.

This is what happens when you create a virtually unregulated agents industry.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 25, 2017, 17:13:31 pm
Do you live in Oxford? All your posts seem to be about them

Am in Bicester at the Akeman Inn if that helps - it's only the last couple of days tho' that I have themed on a couple of their players. MK next.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on May 25, 2017, 17:35:29 pm
Well when you consider what some players are on in this division it could be easily that much.

Morison & Gregory must be on £10k p/w between them, minimum.

You are aware that Morison & Gregory play for Millwall, right?

Plus, you said £2m more than ours so if our budget was £2million theirs would be £4million equalling a whopping £76,000 per week. You could have 5 x 5k per week, 5 x 4k per week, 5 x 3k per week and 6 x 2.5k per week to make up a 21 man squad with that budget.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: defender on May 26, 2017, 05:50:33 am

 We need at least three centre backs, Just were are we going to find them?`````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````/


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on May 26, 2017, 06:18:24 am
You are aware that Morison & Gregory play for Millwall, right?

Plus, you said £2m more than ours so if our budget was £2million theirs would be £4million equalling a whopping £76,000 per week. You could have 5 x 5k per week, 5 x 4k per week, 5 x 3k per week and 6 x 2.5k per week to make up a 21 man squad with that budget.

I guess a lot also depends on the definition of transfer budget and whether it includes transfer fees too, obviously last year Oxford sold a couple of players for good money and invested a good chunk of that on some large fees.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on May 26, 2017, 06:46:10 am
We need at least three centre backs, Just were are we going to find them?`````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````/

Get yer ole boots and shin pads out, have they got your home number?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Monty on May 26, 2017, 10:18:27 am
For what its worth I was told in January their budget was £3M per year and our circa 1.8M
I remember KT saying their budget was half a mil more than ours during our title winning season - and I suspect as a mate of Stewart Donald he would know. So this 1.2M difference this year is a bit of a hike - but they did good business with a few players so it's not too much of a stretch.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on May 26, 2017, 10:25:16 am
We need at least three centre backs, Just were are we going to find them?`````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````/

My first choices would be Pierre from Wycombe and Street from Port Vale,

I'd also be looking to get another 2 in as cover, not too sure who's actually available though without looking.

But that's very unlikely.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: clarkeysntfc on May 26, 2017, 10:51:50 am
You are aware that Morison & Gregory play for Millwall, right?

Plus, you said £2m more than ours so if our budget was £2million theirs would be £4million equalling a whopping £76,000 per week. You could have 5 x 5k per week, 5 x 4k per week, 5 x 3k per week and 6 x 2.5k per week to make up a 21 man squad with that budget.

Yes of course I know they play for Millwall.

I'm using the wages that those players will be earning as an example of how £2m extra on your budget can easily be consumed on a handful of players.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on May 26, 2017, 11:12:27 am
My first choices would be Pierre from Wycombe and Street from Port Vale,

I'd also be looking to get another 2 in as cover, not too sure who's actually available though without looking.

But that's very unlikely.

I agree with this entirely - if we could get one or both of Pierre and streete it would be a massive coup - especially Pierre who will be a target for a lot of clubs.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on May 26, 2017, 11:28:10 am
Charlie Raglan might be worth a shout, surprised he hasn't already resigned for Oxford.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 26, 2017, 12:58:56 pm
I'd prefer we didnt waste the majority of our wage budget on Conor McAleny and signed some central defenders

So do I but half backs generally don't command big signing/wages etc as a proven goal scorer of which McAleny appears to be, plus he is young. With the right budget and astute signing of players we should be able to compete effectively. If KT wants to sell the club his best chance is a successful club/team challenging for promotion or even in the Championship. Lesser sides than us have in recent years reached the Championship. It is not beyond us.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on May 26, 2017, 14:59:26 pm
So do I but half backs generally don't command big signing/wages etc as a proven goal scorer of which McAleny appears to be, plus he is young. With the right budget and astute signing of players we should be able to compete effectively. If KT wants to sell the club his best chance is a successful club/team challenging for promotion or even in the Championship. Lesser sides than us have in recent years reached the Championship. It is not beyond us.

Half back??? What the hell is a half back??


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 26, 2017, 15:08:57 pm
I remember KT saying their budget was half a mil more than ours during our title winning season - and I suspect as a mate of Stewart Donald he would know.

That extra half million is about right. Oxford did well out of selling Roofe etc but they also spent a bit on players too! As always it is a temptation to exaggerate a little in support of the point being made!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 26, 2017, 15:17:45 pm
Half back??? What the hell is a half back??

You don't know? Alright - defender, back 4, centre half etc . I like the term 'half back' it has a resonance and dignity don't you think.

(Soccer) soccer old-fashioned any of three players positioned behind the line of forwards and in front of the fullbacks.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on May 26, 2017, 15:49:18 pm
That extra half million is about right. Oxford did well out of selling Roofe etc but they also spent a bit on players too! As always it is a temptation to exaggerate a little in support of the point being made!
They spent £250k on Kane Hemmings and £650k on Marvin Johnson, not sure if there were any others.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on May 26, 2017, 15:50:46 pm
You don't know? Alright - defender, back 4, centre half etc . I like the term 'half back' it has a resonance and dignity don't you think.

(Soccer) soccer old-fashioned any of three players positioned behind the line of forwards and in front of the fullbacks.

Personally I would like to see a substantial part of the budget spent on a decent inside forward. So hard to find these days.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 26, 2017, 16:04:56 pm
Personally I would like to see a substantial part of the budget spent on a decent inside forward. So hard to find these days.

This made me chuckle - mind you whats an inside fwd ;D 8)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: the grumpy old man on May 26, 2017, 17:10:35 pm
I remember the days when a team consisted of, goalkeeper, right back, left back, right half, centre half, left half, right wing, inside right, centre forward, inside left and left wing. The inside left wore the number 10 jersey, nowadays the term No 10 seems to refer to what exactly as I'm not sure?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Air-Dan on May 26, 2017, 18:02:07 pm
Probably unrealistic but Shay Given? Would imagine he wants to guaranteed first team football at this stage of his career so might be tempted by us? Would also be able to 'coach' the younger keepers in our squad I'd imagine. Probably out of our budget range though.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Another Pedj on May 26, 2017, 20:23:41 pm
This made me chuckle - mind you whats an inside fwd ;D 8)

Ask Joe Broadfoot


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cordwainer2 on May 26, 2017, 21:11:22 pm
Joe Broadfoot was a winger.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 26, 2017, 21:26:10 pm
Joe Broadfoot was a winger.

Dear oh Dear Pedji dear oh dear - he was a London Cabbie also!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on May 27, 2017, 12:15:19 pm
Being reported that we are interested in Alex Woodyard (midfielder) from Lincoln City. However, also interested are Aston Villa, Bolton and Sc***horpe. If true not much chance if Villa and Bolton are in for him I would suggest. 


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The 12th Marquis of Sixfields on May 28, 2017, 07:45:28 am
You are aware that Morison & Gregory play for Millwall, right?


tbh I would not at all be surprised if Millwall had as couple of players on 5k a week. Their crowds might not be huge but I wouldn't mind betting they've got a few very wealthy backers behind the scenes.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on May 28, 2017, 12:07:21 pm
You don't know? Alright - defender, back 4, centre half etc . I like the term 'half back' it has a resonance and dignity don't you think.

(Soccer) soccer old-fashioned any of three players positioned behind the line of forwards and in front of the fullbacks.

No I don't, but after looking it up that terminology is no longer used in football, and hasn't been for about 50 odd years


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 28, 2017, 17:07:33 pm

No I don't, but after looking it up that terminology is no longer used in football, and hasn't been for about 50 odd years

Another good ol' term was "wing half" - I like that description as well.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on May 29, 2017, 10:21:09 am
Mansfield in for Revell ??


https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/mansfield-town-should-prepare-summer-move-for-northampton-town-talisman/


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 29, 2017, 12:53:06 pm
Mansfield in for Revell ??


https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/mansfield-town-should-prepare-summer-move-for-northampton-town-talisman/

Seems to be gathering momentum; cost 'em them tho'🤓


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on May 29, 2017, 12:59:18 pm
Seems to be gathering momentum; cost 'em them tho'🤓

Either that or their "correspondents" trawl message boards like this one and then dress up rumours as facts.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: OldStratfordCobbler on May 29, 2017, 16:06:53 pm
Mansfield in for Revell ??


https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/mansfield-town-should-prepare-summer-move-for-northampton-town-talisman/
I personally think this will be a great move for Ntfc. Frees up a fair bit of cash and hopefully brings in a younger, quality player.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on May 29, 2017, 16:17:41 pm
I'd be happy for Revs to leave for a fee and to see Smith from Pompey replace him on a free...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: BackOfTheNet on May 29, 2017, 16:45:34 pm
I'd say "talisman" is pushing it a bit!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 29, 2017, 21:02:31 pm
I'd be happy for Revs to leave for a fee and to see Smith from Pompey replace him on a free...

Smiths scoring record was not very good whilst he was here. Might as well keep Revell as Smith is no improvement.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 29, 2017, 22:06:21 pm
I'd get rid of Revell too.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: meccanostand on May 30, 2017, 07:26:52 am
Smiths scoring record was not very good whilst he was here. Might as well keep Revell as Smith is no improvement.

Smith is clearly about his hold up/ link up play rather than his goalscoring but nothing wrong with that.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on May 30, 2017, 07:50:52 am
Smith is clearly about his hold up/ link up play rather than his goalscoring but nothing wrong with that.

Exactly that. Worked his sock off every game and hold up play was decent too. Still a good age and career g/s record pretty decent too.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on May 30, 2017, 08:31:22 am
Smith is good at what he does but scoring goals is not his greatest strength.  If Revell was to depart then there is a place for Smith but we still need a proven goalscorer.  We were all writing the same thing this time last year but it didn't happen and we struggled.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on May 30, 2017, 09:54:41 am
Getting shot of Revell makes sense as we still have Rico who is the better of the two pensioners up front. If JED goes into next season with both playing i fear for our div one status.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 30, 2017, 13:36:19 pm
Cobblers being linked with Regan Poole on Twitter.

Currently at Man Utd, was with Newport when JE was there I think.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on May 30, 2017, 14:06:44 pm
Cobblers being linked with Regan Poole on Twitter.
Currently at Man Utd, was with Newport when JE was there I think.

Not played many games, but very highly rated.

Certainly would not be opposed to him coming here. Would hope for an experienced partner/s to go alongside him if this was the case.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: towcestercobbler on May 30, 2017, 14:19:47 pm
First reported by the dailymail so unsure how accurate it is


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on May 30, 2017, 15:30:38 pm
KT is happy with how transfer business is coming along:

http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers-chairman-thomas-comfortable-about-player-recruitment-progress-1-7985111 (http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers-chairman-thomas-comfortable-about-player-recruitment-progress-1-7985111)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Quintonside on May 30, 2017, 16:51:05 pm
Walsall Keeper Neil Etheridge talked about on here a few pages back, has signed for Cardiff.

Will Atkinson has signed for Mansfield, their 11th signing so far.   Steve Evans is still fav for the Swindon job though  :-\


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on May 30, 2017, 16:51:55 pm
KT is happy with how transfer business is coming along:

http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers-chairman-thomas-comfortable-about-player-recruitment-progress-1-7985111 (http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers-chairman-thomas-comfortable-about-player-recruitment-progress-1-7985111)


Interesting both KT and JED were at the league 2 play off final on sunday. I wonder if a couple of the Exeter boys aren't on our radar, I wouldn't be unhappy with that. Watkins is prob out of our reach but Wheeler and one or two others looked useful.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Quintonside on May 30, 2017, 16:58:47 pm

Interesting both KT and JED were at the league 2 play off final on sunday. I wonder if a couple of the Exeter boys aren't on our radar, I wouldn't be unhappy with that. Watkins is prob out of our reach but Wheeler and one or two others looked useful.

I think KT there was to get some ideas on design for the East Stand :P


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: TownOwl on May 30, 2017, 19:47:35 pm
Cobblers being linked with Regan Poole on Twitter.

Currently at Man Utd, was with Newport when JE was there I think.

Wouldn't be more than a loan if it were true. Seems a long way off on the basis of this...
http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/10897354/manchester-united-teenager-regan-poole-biding-his-time-to-break-into-first-team


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on May 30, 2017, 20:18:30 pm
Looks like he played tonight for wales against France in the Toulon tournament - got a very creditable 0-0 draw under the managerial genius that is rob page. He must know that he's miles from their first team especially under mourinho - if he stays there he might be lucky to get a league cup appearance here or there, if he comes to us he gets the chance of development.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: tcobb on May 30, 2017, 20:22:50 pm
Surely loan players are brought in to bolster the squad, not the basis of rebuilding the team. Get the permanent signings done first, then fill any gaps with the odd loan player. Getting p1ssed off with having 4/5/6 laon players every year, will just end up with relegation eventually.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on May 30, 2017, 20:39:45 pm
Surely loan players are brought in to bolster the squad, not the basis of rebuilding the team. Get the permanent signings done first, then fill any gaps with the odd loan player. Getting p1ssed off with having 4/5/6 laon players every year, will just end up with relegation eventually.

Agreed 100%, he sounds a very good prospect but should only be considered as supplementing the squad - the problem being that Man Utd or any other prem/championship parent club will want their player to be involved regularly before they agree to any deal.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Onetouch on May 31, 2017, 11:20:33 am
Gary Deegan has just been released by Shrewsbury  ???


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on May 31, 2017, 11:22:39 am
Oxford raking in the cash again by selling Liam Sercombe.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Knockingonabit on May 31, 2017, 11:29:34 am
I can't recall it ever being described as "raking in the cash" when we have sold a player for an undisclosed fee.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on May 31, 2017, 13:45:11 pm
Oxford raking in the cash again by selling Liam Sercombe.

Don't know about "raking in the cash" on this one.....he was out of contract but did have some sort of clause which will be activated by this move. Also he was left out of their squad for the last 5 games of the season due to "disciplinary issues".......so I reckon Oxford were as keen to get rid of him as Bristol Rovers were to get hold of him.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Zen Master on May 31, 2017, 14:17:23 pm
New signing alert. Incoming!!??


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 31, 2017, 14:23:29 pm
Centre Back incoming!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on May 31, 2017, 14:27:19 pm
Either the young lad from United or why have one Leon when you can have 2?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on May 31, 2017, 14:28:03 pm
The Express are saying we're eyeing up Regan Poole. I'd be surprised if he'd agree a loan move this early into the off-season though somore likely it's a permanant signing.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 31, 2017, 14:28:35 pm
Either the young lad from United or why have one Leon when you can have 2?

Might be someone from Barnet?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 31, 2017, 14:35:18 pm
Suspect this signing will get some negative reaction from some quarters.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on May 31, 2017, 14:36:10 pm
Have we paid money for this Leon Barnett? Says he signed a two year deal with Bury effective July 2016 and can't see that they released him.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 31, 2017, 14:36:52 pm
Suspect this signing will get some negative reaction from some quarters.

Go on tell us who it is.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 31, 2017, 14:37:27 pm
Go on tell us who it is.

It's already been announced Evers, get with the programme.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 31, 2017, 14:39:05 pm
It's already been announced Evers, get with the programme.

You lot speak in riddles - which program?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 31, 2017, 14:39:41 pm
You lot speak in riddles - which program?

Renford Rejects.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 31, 2017, 14:40:52 pm
Renford Rejects. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0163181/

Never - probably false news but could be any one from this lot:

Steven Bawol    
Altman E. Robert    
Pierre Boffety    
Rob MacGillivray    
Joy Perino    
Barry Stone

Pierre it is!
ps you dont know do you!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on May 31, 2017, 14:46:28 pm
One in, two or three CB's to go!

This one was a free according to the BBC, and has good experience to boot:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40110304 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40110304)

Welcome aboard Leon.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 31, 2017, 14:57:14 pm
One in, two or three CB's to go!

This one was a free according to the BBC, and has good experience to boot:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40110304 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40110304)

Welcome aboard Leon.



A bit underwhelmed :-X


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on May 31, 2017, 15:04:16 pm
A bit underwhelmed :-X

Absolutely, I hate it when we sign players who have played 200+ games in the Prem and Championship, even worse if they won the league we play in recently! Rancid!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on May 31, 2017, 15:09:35 pm
Welcome aboard Leon!

An upgrade on both Zak (without all the International duty bollox!) and he's also slightly younger than Diamond....with much higher league experience....

1st CB in.....more to follow!



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on May 31, 2017, 15:10:20 pm
A bit underwhelmed :-X

Interested to know why, and what level of signing you were expecting.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 31, 2017, 15:13:27 pm
Absolutely, I hate it when we sign players who have played 200+ games in the Prem and Championship, even worse if they won the league we play in recently! Rancid!

I said a bit ::)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on May 31, 2017, 15:17:35 pm
I said a bit ::)

A bit is enough  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 31, 2017, 15:17:49 pm
Solid enough addition I think. Bury fans on their forum seem relatively complimentary about his form since Lee Clark took over there.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 31, 2017, 15:36:22 pm
Solid enough addition I think. Bury fans on their forum seem relatively complimentary about his form since Lee Clark took over there.

Likes to score own goals; has knee issues and seems to have an 'up and down' form. Still a bit underwhelmed as would have preferred Streete and/or Pierre.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on May 31, 2017, 15:49:25 pm
Likes to score own goals; has knee issues and seems to have an 'up and down' form. Still a bit underwhelmed as would have preferred Streete and/or Pierre.



Who's to say we aren't still signing the two you mention. I think we currently have ONE central defender, we made need a few more. 


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 31, 2017, 16:07:54 pm
Likes to score own goals; has knee issues and seems to have an 'up and down' form. Still a bit underwhelmed as would have preferred Streete and/or Pierre.



Has left to join Northampton, started off dodgy but came back after his break towards the end of the season and had some superb games.

Kay should have been out the door before Barnett, improved massively under lee clark, disappointing .

he made some game saving clearances, sorry to see him go.

Agree, he made a few stunning tackles to prevent goals, as important as us scoring a goal. Good luck and thank you.

There has to be a good reason why Leon has been allowed to leave; I'd just like to know what it was.  Thanks Leon, some outstanding performances toward the end of the season.


For every bad one there is a good one, depends whether you are glass half full or glass half empty!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 31, 2017, 16:24:24 pm
Has left to join Northampton, started off dodgy but came back after his break towards the end of the season and had some superb games.

For every bad one there is a good one, depends whether you are glass half full or glass half empty!


Regarding the Cobbs my glass is always more than half full

I read a few of the posts on their Forum. Not totally convinced on this signing as a first choice defender.

Here is a few more opinions from Bury board some of which may contradict some of your selections.

At a guess we have been overpaying a guy who LC feels he can replace with better for cheaper. He has put in some excellent performances (he was immense at Millwall for example) and one of the worst individual performances I have ever seen (Wimbledon away in the league), among a litany of mediocrity prior to Christmas.  Not sure any of us are too bothered he has left - ain't exactly gonna leave the void Peter Clarke did.

Given his previous experience, I was very underwhelmed by his performances. He improved once Murphy and Burgess arrived, but it would have been hard not to given the defensive tactics employed. Picked up a number of very soft yellows for booting the ball etc. which I think is poor in an experienced player. Imagine it is a big wage off the books relatively early which is good. If he is NTFC marquee signing then they will struggle next season. Summing up, his stand out moment at Gigg was landing on his head whilst taking a throw in for WAFC.

He always looked like he wasn't sure what to do with the ball on the floor. Good in the air though. Helped with our survival. Good luck to him.

Love how Northampton say they've got a "quick, strong, brave, committed, Premier league experienced, no nonsense, good in both boxes, commanding etc etc centre half....two questions I'd be asking myself then A) why did Bury let him go? B) Why aren't Real Madrid replacing Sergio Ramos with him then? Also I bet Northamptons Chairman has sold him the project and the training facilities are second to...er....Carrington.....love football, love football cliches. Good luck Leon, I've heard "they're a great set of lads, and the club is geared up for success, on and off the pitch"


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 31, 2017, 16:54:04 pm
Regarding the Cobbs my glass is always more than half full

I read a few of the posts on their Forum. Not totally convinced on this signing as a first choice defender.

Here is a few more opinions from Bury board some of which may contradict some of your selections.

At a guess we have been overpaying a guy who LC feels he can replace with better for cheaper. He has put in some excellent performances (he was immense at Millwall for example) and one of the worst individual performances I have ever seen (Wimbledon away in the league), among a litany of mediocrity prior to Christmas.  Not sure any of us are too bothered he has left - ain't exactly gonna leave the void Peter Clarke did.

Given his previous experience, I was very underwhelmed by his performances. He improved once Murphy and Burgess arrived, but it would have been hard not to given the defensive tactics employed. Picked up a number of very soft yellows for booting the ball etc. which I think is poor in an experienced player. Imagine it is a big wage off the books relatively early which is good. If he is NTFC marquee signing then they will struggle next season. Summing up, his stand out moment at Gigg was landing on his head whilst taking a throw in for WAFC.

He always looked like he wasn't sure what to do with the ball on the floor. Good in the air though. Helped with our survival. Good luck to him.

Love how Northampton say they've got a "quick, strong, brave, committed, Premier league experienced, no nonsense, good in both boxes, commanding etc etc centre half....two questions I'd be asking myself then A) why did Bury let him go? B) Why aren't Real Madrid replacing Sergio Ramos with him then? Also I bet Northamptons Chairman has sold him the project and the training facilities are second to...er....Carrington.....love football, love football cliches. Good luck Leon, I've heard "they're a great set of lads, and the club is geared up for success, on and off the pitch"


It's about 50:50 isn't it with their fans.

We'll see, obviously talented otherwise wouldn't have played in the Prem etc. Whether he is fit and at it, we'll see.

Adequate replacement for Zakuani on the face of it.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 31, 2017, 17:11:42 pm
It's about 50:50 isn't it with their fans.

We'll see, obviously talented otherwise wouldn't have played in the Prem etc. Whether he is fit and at it, we'll see.

Adequate replacement for Zakuani on the face of it.

I dont disagree with you at all, but I am more concerned about re-occurrence of his knee injury. Had a big move to WBA for quoted £2.5m. So must have some quality. The question we should ask why would Bury let a contract player leave who apparently played well in the last dozen or so games of the season go?




Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on May 31, 2017, 17:15:52 pm
I dont disagree with you at all, bit I am more concerned about re-occurrence of his knee injury. Had a big move to WBA for quoted £2.5m. So must have some quality. The question we should ask why would Bury let a contract player leave who apparently played well in the last dozen or so games of the season go?




Yep agree. On the face of it you could deduce that he was signed by Flitcroft and Clark perhaps doesn't fancy him and wants his own men in.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on May 31, 2017, 18:14:42 pm
I dont disagree with you at all, but I am more concerned about re-occurrence of his knee injury. Had a big move to WBA for quoted £2.5m. So must have some quality. The question we should ask why would Bury let a contract player leave who apparently played well in the last dozen or so games of the season go?




This comes up a lot when we sign players doesn't it. There's always a multitude of reasons a player could be released from a club. Why did Bury let Adams join us, why did Portsmouth let us have Holmes, why did Yoevil let Maloney come to us for nowt? It's not always a reason for negativity.

Best policy is to surely wait and see how he plays for us, all that really matters.

Also, that final quote from the Bury forum is just off, they seem to have created an imaginary scenario where we believe we've signed a world class player and that Barnett is our 'marquee signing' when, in reality he is one of 10-15 signings we'll make this summer


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on May 31, 2017, 18:55:16 pm
This comes up a lot when we sign players doesn't it. There's always a multitude of reasons a player could be released from a club. Why did Bury let Adams join us, why did Portsmouth let us have Holmes, why did Yoevil let Maloney come to us for nowt? It's not always a reason for negativity.

Best policy is to surely wait and see how he plays for us, all that really matters.

Also, that final quote from the Bury forum is just off, they seem to have created an imaginary scenario where we believe we've signed a world class player and that Barnett is our 'marquee signing' when, in reality he is one of 10-15 signings we'll make this summer

OK but am still asking the question  ...why? Even one or two of their fans have queried the decision to let him go! All you come up with is a lot of rhetorical theories.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on May 31, 2017, 22:50:20 pm
OK but am still asking the question  ...why? Even one or two of their fans have queried the decision to let him go! All you come up with is a lot of rhetorical theories.

Not quite, what I've come up with is an intention to judge him on how he plays for us.

Much prefer that approach than judging him based on the fact that some fan of his old club thinks we will be relegated because that fan has decided that Barnett is our 'marquee signing'

I dread to think how you'd view the signing if you were a glass half full kinda fan


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: cobbler150 on June 01, 2017, 02:53:38 am
Which one if the sad act bregade on here mocked me for saying in my 6 points about next season we would sign player with bad injury records 😂😂😂


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on June 01, 2017, 09:06:08 am
Which one if the sad act bregade on here mocked me for saying in my 6 points about next season we would sign player with bad injury records 😂😂😂

Yes, but you only said we would sign one...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on June 01, 2017, 11:20:24 am
Amusing reading:

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/the-213k-rated-forward-who-should-make-a-return-to-northampton-town/ (https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/the-213k-rated-forward-who-should-make-a-return-to-northampton-town/)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 01, 2017, 12:05:26 pm
Gary Deegan to Cambridge apparently. Huge sigh of relief if that's true.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 01, 2017, 14:00:13 pm
Remie Streete who has been mentioned by some on here is wanted by Wigan.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on June 01, 2017, 14:03:09 pm
Amusing reading:

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/the-213k-rated-forward-who-should-make-a-return-to-northampton-town/ (https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/the-213k-rated-forward-who-should-make-a-return-to-northampton-town/)
Seems like the article linking Revell to Mansfield, finding a previous link between a club and player and almost writing it as a rumour.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on June 01, 2017, 14:05:08 pm
Remie Streete who has been mentioned by some on here is wanted by Wigan.
Would imagine he's been mentioned on most league 1 forums, a few in the championship and maybe a few deluded ones in league 2 also.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Poggy on June 01, 2017, 15:10:42 pm
I don't pay much attention to league football outside of the Cobblers game but based on some of those I saw last season, I wouldn't mind seeing any of the following:

Nathan Thompson - Swindon defender

Jodi Jones - Coventry winger

Dan Scarr - Stourbridge defender



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: rebelspawn on June 01, 2017, 15:16:51 pm
I don't pay much attention to league football outside of the Cobblers game but based on some of those I saw last season, I wouldn't mind seeing any of the following:

Nathan Thompson - Swindon defender

Jodi Jones - Coventry winger

Dan Scarr - Stourbridge defender



Jodi Jones stood out for me in our games against them last season as well. Wikipedia says he is 1 year into a four year deal though...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 02, 2017, 00:03:06 am
Amusing reading:

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/the-213k-rated-forward-who-should-make-a-return-to-northampton-town/ (https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/the-213k-rated-forward-who-should-make-a-return-to-northampton-town/)

How does someone get rated at £213k? Very random.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on June 02, 2017, 05:32:33 am
Conversion from euro's...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: cobbler150 on June 02, 2017, 12:58:32 pm
Yes, but you only said we would sign one...

What thread was that on.....


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on June 02, 2017, 13:12:48 pm
What thread was that on.....

Which one if the sad act bregade on here mocked me for saying in my 6 points about next season we would sign player with bad injury records 😂😂😂

There?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 02, 2017, 13:21:47 pm
Gary Deegan to Cambridge apparently. Huge sigh of relief if that's true.

Has signed for Cambridge.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Insider on June 02, 2017, 14:34:40 pm

Dan Scarr - Stourbridge defender



I think you'll find, Pog, that Scarr signed for Birmingham before the end of last season. 

Meanwhile Regan Poole being linked with Sheffield United.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on June 02, 2017, 14:35:56 pm
We were never intereseted in Deegan. Why should we be? #Fakenews


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on June 02, 2017, 14:47:32 pm
Zak being linked to Gillingham


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: tcobb on June 02, 2017, 15:01:20 pm
Strange that JED was very confident in letting  Smith leave basically saying he wanted to strenghtern in that area, but not much happened as yet.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on June 02, 2017, 15:43:18 pm
Strange that JED was very confident in letter Smith leave basically saying he wanted to strenghtern in that area, but not much happened as yet.

Maybe the contract is signed they just cannot announce it yet.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest47 on June 02, 2017, 15:56:32 pm
Maybe the contract is signed they just cannot announce it yet.

Yes, it seems strange that JED threw Smith under the bus and nothing has been announced from either side


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on June 02, 2017, 16:01:26 pm
Yes, it seems strange that JED threw Smith under the bus and nothing has been announced from either side

Did he not say something along the lines of someone became avalible which made the smith decision easier?? Whatever he said it sounded like someone was sorted.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 02, 2017, 17:10:22 pm
Maybe the contract is signed they just cannot announce it yet.

KT did say they have 'some sorted' but with players away at this time of year announcing them may take a bit longer - or words to that effect.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 02, 2017, 17:13:12 pm
Yes, it seems strange that JED threw Smith under the bus and nothing has been announced from either side

Threw Smith under the bus - strange use of words.

He was released, let's see who he brings in shall we.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2677 on June 02, 2017, 17:25:47 pm
Threw Smith under the bus - strange use of words.

He was released, let's see who he brings in shall we.
It's a phrase recently discovered by Alton. I'm with it and think it's going to catch.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 02, 2017, 17:34:12 pm
It's a phrase recently discovered by Alton. I'm with it and think it's going to catch.

Typical old Harrovian comment


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on June 02, 2017, 20:18:09 pm
Man Citeh don't want Joe Hart anymore...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 02, 2017, 22:01:25 pm
Threw Smith under the bus - strange use of words.
I saw somebody go underneath a bus, in London, last summer. And when I say underneath, I mean it. There was a lot of very distraught people around. The driver told everybody to get off, and as it was one of the new routemasters with lowering suspension, he attempted to raise the bus. I assume that he was in a state of shock, and confused, and pressed the wrong button. You can guess the outcome, and I wont go into graphic details.
There was an article in The Evening Standard, a couple of months later, that said the driver was going to be tried for manslaughter, as he had recieved full training in how to operate the suspension, and the guy was alive up until that point. I dont know the outcome.
It takes a while to get over seeing something like that.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Insider on June 03, 2017, 03:27:16 am
Cannot say that I know much about this lad:

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/06/02/por-northampton-chase-cheltenham-star-waters/


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: andycobbler on June 03, 2017, 05:32:02 am
Cannot say that I know much about this lad:

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/06/02/por-northampton-chase-cheltenham-star-waters/

Looks a good signing if it happens.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 03, 2017, 07:00:39 am
That same website had an article in January that Paul Anderson "being our stand-out performer" was being chased by Sc***horpe and Sheffield United, so maybe a pinch of salt required.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on June 03, 2017, 07:02:38 am
Muddy?  :afro


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2677 on June 03, 2017, 08:02:45 am
Typical old Harrovian comment
Is it?
Well I never.
Could you provide me with some more examples so I could compare and contrast?
I can only think of the word  'cannonfodder' as being close in meaning and possibly old Harrovian in origin.
Perhaps being thrown under a bus is a 21st century updated version?
FYI information I was educated at a state run comprehensive and have never seen service, let alone been a General :)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 03, 2017, 09:03:46 am
Is it?
Well I never.
Could you provide me with some more examples so I could compare and contrast?
I can only think of the word  'cannonfodder' as being close in meaning and possibly old Harrovian in origin.
Perhaps being thrown under a bus is a 21st century updated version?
FYI information I was educated at a state run comprehensive and have never seen service, let alone been a General :)


It was really aimed at Alton but if the cap fits😎


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on June 03, 2017, 15:27:49 pm
That same website had an article in January that Paul Anderson "being our stand-out performer" was being chased by Sc***horpe and Sheffield United, so maybe a pinch of salt required.


or maybe not ??

http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/plymouth-argyle-s-rivals-northampton-town-leading-race-to-sign-league-two-prospect/story-30369660-detail/story.html


I sure HITC broke a story about us signing someone last year and we did slightly after - may haver been Boateng??


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 03, 2017, 17:42:47 pm
Cheltenham reporter saying we are in for Waters.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on June 03, 2017, 19:00:00 pm
Cheltenham reporter saying we are in for Waters.

Gillingham also in for him

http://gillsconnect.com/s/Gills_News_Desk/Entries/2017/6/3_GILLS_REPORTED_TO_BE_CHASING_CHELTENHAM_FORWARD.html


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on June 07, 2017, 12:09:43 pm
GK Mark Gillespie? Good age with lots of games. Rejected a contract to stay at Carlisle. Might want to stay further north though.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on June 07, 2017, 12:33:41 pm
I'd like to see Michael Smith sign From Pompey, better than Rico and Revs and has legs, one of the reasons we stayed up IMO.
There's a lot of clubs in for waters now so can't see him signing for us.
Not panicking yet but times a ticking, we still need 8 players all over the pitch.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 07, 2017, 21:30:31 pm
I'd like to see Michael Smith sign From Pompey, better than Rico and Revs and has legs, one of the reasons we stayed up IMO.


................what! Two goals in 16 matches. He is no better than Rico and very similar to Revel. Suspect Revel has a better goal to game ratio?? Rather keep Revell and get another striker in. If he can't score in L2 what chance in L1.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest47 on June 07, 2017, 22:36:03 pm

It was really aimed at Alton but if the cap fits😎


I'm afraid I can't claim anything as grand as Harrow. I think the phrase is more American and whilst seeing someone being thrown under a bus must be an unpleasant sight so would fired, axed or terminated if taken literally.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on June 08, 2017, 09:47:02 am
I see JED has said this morning that he will not pay over the odds for players, roughly translated that means we've got no money and we've also missed out on a load of Melvilles targets.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: tcobb on June 08, 2017, 10:29:52 am
Quite standard press releases. Normally they are on the same lines, won't be held to ransom, we were very close to signing....., we put in an offer that was turned Down etc etc. All standard fair for this time of the year, but all part and parcel of football before all the second choice signings are announced. 


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Poggy on June 08, 2017, 10:36:48 am
I think after the standard of signings last season, Melville has a few questions to answer in terms of recruitment and from what I've seen so far; I don't see that changing much this season. Hopefully he proves me wrong otherwise it's going to be a long season


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Moultoncobb on June 08, 2017, 11:16:37 am
I think after the standard of signings last season, Melville has a few questions to answer in terms of recruitment and from what I've seen so far; I don't see that changing much this season. Hopefully he proves me wrong otherwise it's going to be a long season

Might get the chance to find out today


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 08, 2017, 11:21:56 am
I think after the standard of signings last season, Melville has a few questions to answer in terms of recruitment and from what I've seen so far; I don't see that changing much this season. Hopefully he proves me wrong otherwise it's going to be a long season

I can see where you're coming from and agree with much of the dross that we brought in last summer but I think the Daniel Powell and Barnett signings are positive and lobjoit and George smith sound decent youngsters who will provide competition.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Poggy on June 08, 2017, 11:29:26 am
I can see where you're coming from and agree with much of the dross that we brought in last summer but I think the Daniel Powell and Barnett signings are positive and lobjoit and George smith sound decent youngsters who will provide competition.

Hopefully our new partnership includes a trip to the opticians for our scout and he comes up with the goods this year.

I'll reserve any further judgement on new players until I see them at Frome next month.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on June 08, 2017, 12:01:48 pm
New signing this afternoon....I can feel it in me waters... ;)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 08, 2017, 12:15:52 pm
New signing this afternoon....I can feel it in me waters... ;)

source ...and leave yr uncle tom alone


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: jamie-brett on June 08, 2017, 12:21:25 pm
New signing this afternoon....I can feel it in me waters... ;)

Or noticed on Twitter than a new signing is coming up at 2pm :-)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 08, 2017, 12:22:17 pm
New signing this afternoon....I can feel it in me waters... ;)

Would that be your billy waters by any chance? Good signing by the sounds of it if that is the case.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: DrillingCobbler on June 08, 2017, 12:34:11 pm
Would that be your billy waters by any chance? Good signing by the sounds of it if that is the case.

I REALLY HOPE its him. Sounds like a great little player. Id be happy with 'what we've got' from a strikers point of view if thats the case.

Rico/Revs - big strong powerful. Play 1, other on bench.
Hoskins/Waters - off the shoulder. Play 1, other on bench. Or in wide positions rotating with Powell in a 4-5-1/4-3/3.
Lobjolt - could be great, could be Herbert mark2. Who knows!
Plus of course the young lad who we'd presumably send out on loan to get some experience.

Id still say we need another winger to give us plenty of options in a 4/3/3 or 4-4-2 but thats more 'the midfield department'.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: WasRambo on June 08, 2017, 12:34:58 pm
If Billy does indeed sign do you think one of his on field instructions might be;

"Still Waters. Run deep...."


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Pineham_Cobbler on June 08, 2017, 13:01:36 pm
Confirmed Billy Waters has signed


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Luxembourg Cobbler on June 08, 2017, 13:02:04 pm
Billy Waters it is

https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2017/june/billy-waters/


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lift tower on June 08, 2017, 13:02:56 pm
welcome billy


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: the grumpy old man on June 08, 2017, 13:04:52 pm
Sounds like a good signing, welcome Billy.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on June 08, 2017, 13:14:27 pm
I see JED has said this morning that he will not pay over the odds for players, roughly translated that means we've got no money and we've also missed out on a load of Melvilles targets.

Hmm?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Poggy on June 08, 2017, 13:16:20 pm
He seems like a promising signing.

I still have concerns over having both Richards and Revell in our squad though and I doubt anyone will come in for Revell unless Steve Evans fancies a panic buy.

I think you need 4 strikers in a squad and they all should be capable of playing together in partnership. I know Michael Smith's record wasn't great for us but I think there's a lot value in having this type of striker in a squad. A more mobile younger target man (similar to John Marquis) would complement Richards, Waters and Lobjoit very nicely. I don't think Hoskins finishing is good enough to be classed as a striker but I'm happy for him to be in attacking midfield.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on June 08, 2017, 13:19:51 pm
This is a great signing, nice to see us beat off some competition to sign someone.

Rico and Waters up front to start the season?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: clarkeysntfc on June 08, 2017, 13:19:59 pm
I still think we need another striker, even with Waters and Hoskins fit.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on June 08, 2017, 13:20:13 pm
I don't think Hoskins finishing is good enough to be classed as a striker but I'm happy for him to be in attacking midfield.

so, because he cant do the main job needed of him as a striker, he can just fill in elsewhere?!?! if he in our midfield, then as last season we are going to struggle. if he however can find his shooting boots, then he might just be half decent for us.

we have 6 strikers now - job done in that department.




Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 08, 2017, 13:28:51 pm
There's a lot of clubs in for waters now so can't see him signing for us.


Bad luck Man04 - you got this wrong ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 08, 2017, 13:32:02 pm
Quite standard press releases. Normally they are on the same lines, won't be held to ransom, we were very close to signing....., we put in an offer that was turned Down etc etc. All standard fair for this time of the year, but all part and parcel of football before all the second choice signings are announced. 

tcobb - sheer bad luck Cobby. You let your natural happy self get the better of you


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: cox23jam on June 08, 2017, 13:41:08 pm
whilst our summer signings are not complete, what are people going to complain about if we continue this trend:
Signing players with championship/premier league experience
taking a change on non-league players
PAYING fees for players
and actually beating other clubs to sign a player

Got to say well done (so far) to everyone involved, a promising start to our summer signings


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 08, 2017, 14:01:27 pm
whilst our summer signings are not complete, what are people going to complain about if we continue this trend:
Signing players with championship/premier league experience
taking a change on non-league players
PAYING fees for players
and actually beating other clubs to sign a player

Got to say well done (so far) to everyone involved, a promising start to our summer signings

I agree entirely, a couple of really important signings still needed though - an experienced keeper and a quality younger centre back top of the list, bunn and Pierre would do  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on June 08, 2017, 14:40:57 pm
I agree entirely, a couple of really important signings still needed though - an experienced keeper and a quality younger centre back top of the list, bunn and Pierre would do  ;D

why do we need an experienced keeper..............our best ones recently have been the younger, less experienced ones.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 08, 2017, 14:52:03 pm
why do we need an experienced keeper..............our best ones recently have been the younger, less experienced ones.



JED is quoted as saying that he is looking at bringing in a more experienced keeper but I take your point.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on June 08, 2017, 14:56:19 pm
why do we need an experienced keeper..............our best ones recently have been the younger, less experienced ones.



Would also argue inexperienced ones have also been our worst  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: tcobb on June 08, 2017, 16:09:54 pm
Was quite happy with Smith in goal , JED stated he wanted a more experienced keeper.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 08, 2017, 16:27:13 pm
Was quite happy with Smith in goal , JED stated he wanted a more experienced keeper.

Has Smith signed for anyone yet?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on June 08, 2017, 18:08:22 pm
Has Smith signed for anyone yet?

Not yet, agent probably advising him to hold out for a team in the Champions League...

Delusional!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on June 08, 2017, 18:20:47 pm
I agree entirely, a couple of really important signings still needed though - an experienced keeper and a quality younger centre back top of the list, bunn and Pierre would do  ;D


Has Mark Bunn been released ? if so would be interesting to see where he ends up!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on June 08, 2017, 20:13:49 pm
Has Mark Bunn been released ? if so would be interesting to see where he ends up!

His current deal runs out next month, not sure he'll get offered another.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on June 08, 2017, 20:30:39 pm
His current deal runs out next month, not sure he'll get offered another.



I thought it was confirmed he was on their released list????


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on June 08, 2017, 20:42:54 pm
Still think Nyatanga might end up back here.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on June 08, 2017, 22:14:41 pm
I thought it was confirmed he was on their released list????


Possibly, I cannot see this anywhere though.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on June 09, 2017, 09:39:51 am
Rene Gilmartin has been released by Watford, might be worth a punt.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on June 09, 2017, 09:58:34 am
Still think Nyatanga might end up back here.

I really, really hope not.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: tcobb on June 09, 2017, 10:00:21 am
Hardly any first team appearances for Gilmartin, not exactly the experienced keeper JED is looking for surely.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on June 09, 2017, 10:25:57 am
Hardly any first team appearances for Gilmartin, not exactly the experienced keeper JED is looking for surely.

He is experienced at sitting on the bench and having loan spells?  ;D

I'm guessing the jury is still out, still hoping for Bunn but would have thought his spell for Villa this season would keep him out of our reach wages wise.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on June 09, 2017, 18:00:49 pm

Has Mark Bunn been released ? if so would be interesting to see where he ends up!

Will probably head back to Blackburn in all fairness.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 09, 2017, 19:25:22 pm
Will probably head back to Blackburn in all fairness.

Not that it necessarily means anything but Blackburn have already got 2 keepers under contract.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 09, 2017, 20:20:43 pm
How on earth would we afford Bunn?!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on June 09, 2017, 20:34:28 pm
How on earth would we afford Bunn?!

How the heck have you got any clue what if any contract offers have been made to Bunn???

At least we have the pull of him coming through the youth set up here.

My guess is he will end up somewhere in League 1


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 09, 2017, 20:46:41 pm
It's amazing looking at his career since he left us in 2008 he has only played 77 times!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on June 09, 2017, 21:11:24 pm
It's amazing looking at his career since he left us in 2008 he has only played 77 times!

It's not amazing.
some people are happy to do as little as possible for as much money as they can get.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 09, 2017, 21:12:59 pm
Bunny was superb for us, during his time here. His performance in the Carling Cup, when we knocked out Bolton, was outstanding. And that is just one example. But this does not mean that the same player, will perform to the same standard, years later. As has been mentioned, he has played very few games since he left us.
Why do people always pine after former players? Other options are available.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: towcestercobbler on June 09, 2017, 21:14:03 pm
I'd Bunn's off to Blackburn, why don't we try and bring back Jason Steele?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 09, 2017, 21:21:44 pm
Why do people always pine after former players? Other options are available.
I'd Bunn's off to Blackburn, why don't we try and bring back Jason Steele?
Point proven.  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on June 09, 2017, 21:22:14 pm
How on earth would we afford Bunn?!

You set out your intentions on how we would do it. Then say its fully costed and the supporters will automatically agree no questions asked :)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on June 09, 2017, 21:37:17 pm
We're one of a clutch of clubs in for Joel Grant from Exeter allegedly...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 09, 2017, 22:03:26 pm
Bunny was superb for us, during his time here. His performance in the Carling Cup, when we knocked out Bolton, was outstanding. And that is just one example. But this does not mean that the same player, will perform to the same standard, years later. As has been mentioned, he has played very few games since he left us.
Why do people always pine after former players? Other options are available.

His point blank save against Doncaster Rovers was applauded all around the ground


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 09, 2017, 22:20:07 pm
His point blank save against Doncaster Rovers was applauded all around the ground
Indeed. But my point is, why do people think that he will be the same on his return?
Other options are available. I knew nothing of Adam Smith until his arrival. And he turned out to be OK.  ;D



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on June 10, 2017, 10:21:15 am
JE seems confident of clearing out here:

http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers-boss-edinburgh-confident-transfer-listed-trio-will-find-new-clubs-1-8001156 (http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers-boss-edinburgh-confident-transfer-listed-trio-will-find-new-clubs-1-8001156)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ajp on June 10, 2017, 11:06:18 am
We're one of a clutch of clubs in for Joel Grant from Exeter allegedly...

Source?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 10, 2017, 12:06:12 pm
Source?
Google is your friend. Just ask her nicely...

http://www.devonlive.com/exeter-city-s-joel-grant-linked-with-plymouth-northampton-and-oxford-united/story-30381530-detail/story.html


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on June 10, 2017, 12:55:26 pm
On Bunn - according to Wiki has he has played less games for all the clubs he represented since he left NTFC in 2008 than for us in his time at Sixfields. A staggering statistic.  Now 32 he qualifies as the the "experienced" 'keeper JED wants to sign but not much on his C.V. to boast about in the past 9 years but I expect his bank account is in good shape. At 6.0 feet he is not the tallest. To my mind he is an older version of Smith.  I think we can do better.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on June 10, 2017, 13:35:21 pm
On Bunn - according to Wiki has he has played less games for all the clubs he represented since he left NTFC in 2008 than for us in his time at Sixfields. A staggering statistic.  Now 32 he qualifies as the the "experienced" 'keeper JED wants to sign but not much on his C.V. to boast about in the past 9 years but I expect his bank account is in good shape. At 6.0 feet he is not the tallest. To my mind he is an older version of Smith.  I think we can do better.

Such as? Not sure there are that many keepers better than Bunn on the market at the minute.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on June 10, 2017, 14:06:52 pm
Such as someone who has played regularly not a bench warmer looking for a pay cheque. Over to you JED. Who am i to say?!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 10, 2017, 14:34:46 pm
How the heck have you got any clue what if any contract offers have been made to Bunn???

At least we have the pull of him coming through the youth set up here.

My guess is he will end up somewhere in League 1

I've not got a clue. Money he was on at Villa was going to be at least 10k a week. What could we offer, 2k a week?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 10, 2017, 14:35:30 pm
You set out your intentions on how we would do it. Then say its fully costed and the supporters will automatically agree no questions asked :)

Thoroughly enjoyed this!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on June 10, 2017, 15:33:56 pm
Thoroughly enjoyed this!


You're welcome. As I'm just about still in the 18-24 range. I'd just like to say we are not all gullible.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 10, 2017, 17:36:50 pm
Such as? Not sure there are that many keepers better than Bunn on the market at the minute.
Really?
You need to broaden your horizons. And dont ask me to name anybody. Thats Jeds job.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on June 11, 2017, 13:45:14 pm
Really?
You need to broaden your horizons. And dont ask me to name anybody. Thats Jeds job.

In my opinion, yes.

The fact that you dismiss the request for names of better keepers says to me you don't know of any either.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Insider on June 11, 2017, 20:59:46 pm
Conor McAleny.  Watch this space.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 11, 2017, 21:11:37 pm
Conor McAleny.  Watch this space.

That would be a bit of a coup - I take it you've heard something? If he's available I find it hard to understand why oxford wouldn't be favourites to sign him after his successful loan spell. Would also suggest that a forward - revell - would probably leave?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on June 11, 2017, 21:26:11 pm
That would be a bit of a coup - I take it you've heard something? If he's available I find it hard to understand why oxford wouldn't be favourites to sign him after his successful loan spell. Would also suggest that a forward - revell - would probably leave?

Would indeed be a great coup!! - Exactly what we need!!!

As I've said before if someone comes in for Revell (Mansfield for example) he will be gone!



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on June 11, 2017, 21:35:13 pm
I'll believe it when I see it. ...I hope I see it.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on June 12, 2017, 09:02:32 am
Conor McAleny.  Watch this space.

Would surely take up a huge part of the wage budget and would leave with seven strikers strikers (McAleny, Rico, Revell, Hoskins, Waters, Lojoit and Joe I). Of those only Revell would possibly leave. Hope there's enough money to bring in three CBs and a GK.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 12, 2017, 09:15:15 am
Would surely take up a huge part of the wage budget and would leave with seven strikers strikers (McAleny, Rico, Revell, Hoskins, Waters, Lojoit and Joe I). Of those only Revell would possibly leave. Hope there's enough money to bring in three CBs and a GK.

Exactly what I was thinking.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ajp on June 12, 2017, 09:43:49 am
Conor McAleny.  Watch this space.

Bit similar to Waters?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: cobbler_rob on June 12, 2017, 09:49:18 am
Depends on how much Revell is on. If it's only an extra £1k / week to Revell and we can offload him then we could probably afford him (especially given extra revenue from new sponsors)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ajp on June 12, 2017, 09:52:46 am
According to Appleton at Oxford he is stalling on a contract offer from them because of championship interest.. can't see him coming here.. happy to be proved wrong though:)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on June 12, 2017, 10:00:24 am
According to Appleton at Oxford he is stalling on a contract offer from them because of championship interest.. can't see him coming here.. happy to be proved wrong though:)

I had heard he is not stalling, but has turned down a contract offer from Oxford.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 12, 2017, 10:10:39 am
It would be interesting to hear a bit more from Insider on this one - to be fair he does usually have decent sources.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on June 12, 2017, 10:53:07 am
Conor McAleny.  Watch this space.
Yes please would be an awesome signing.
Care to add some detail?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 12, 2017, 11:34:06 am
Would be a great signing. Insider, care to give us more information?

Interestingly the Chron have put out a story saying we are waiting for a decision from a player that can play wide or up front.

Also, if this did happen, Oxford fans would lose their s***.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on June 12, 2017, 12:14:22 pm
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers-boss-edinburgh-closing-in-on-attacker-signing-1-8004248



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 12, 2017, 12:20:05 pm
Would be a great signing. Insider, care to give us more information?

Interestingly the Chron have put out a story saying we are waiting for a decision from a player that can play wide or up front.

Also, if this did happen, Oxford fans would lose their ****.

Connor mcaleny would certainly fit the bill but so too would Joel grant who we were linked with over the weekend. Obviously if we were to get mcaleney it would be a massive statement of intent but I can't see how we would be able to give him a better deal than oxford or the championship clubs who are supposed to be after him.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 12, 2017, 12:51:28 pm
Connor mcaleny would certainly fit the bill but so too would Joel grant who we were linked with over the weekend. Obviously if we were to get mcaleney it would be a massive statement of intent but I can't see how we would be able to give him a better deal than oxford or the championship clubs who are supposed to be after him.

Agree with all of that. More likely to be Grant with us I guess!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 12, 2017, 12:59:15 pm
Agree with all of that. More likely to be Grant with us I guess!

That's what I'm thinking too but it will be interesting to see what updates insider might have! To be fair it sounds like grant wouldn't be that bad a signing but I know which I'd rather have.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 12, 2017, 13:06:04 pm
Although Grant is 29 isn't he? JE did say the other day about younger players..


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 12, 2017, 13:10:05 pm
Although Grant is 29 isn't he? JE did say the other day about younger players..

That is the piece of hope that I'm clinging to - having said that it could just as easily refer to lobjoit, George smith and waters who are already in.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on June 12, 2017, 15:38:08 pm
Agree with all of that. More likely to be Grant with us I guess!
Would rather have either of Exeters other attacking players, Watkins would be out of our range but thought Wheeler looked really useful too.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 12, 2017, 16:14:09 pm
Quote
.............................Obviously if we were to get mcaleney it would be a massive statement of intent but I can't see how we would be able to give him a better deal than oxford or the championship clubs who are supposed to be after him.

Oxfords budget appears to have been reigned in, but Championship Clubs are another matter!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on June 12, 2017, 19:08:11 pm
A hint from Jeremy Casey?

"We've got youngsters (Lobjoit, Waters, Iaciofano) as well as the oldies. Need somebody in between!"

McAleny is 24 and Grant is 29 so doesn't really narrow it down. I'll be astounded (and delighted) if it is McAnely; real intent shown by the manager and chairman if so.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on June 12, 2017, 19:31:36 pm
Conor McAleny.  Watch this space.

I would very shocked if he signs for us....


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ajp on June 12, 2017, 19:46:22 pm
Where's Insider with a bit more info?:)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on June 13, 2017, 07:22:16 am
Where's Insider with a bit more info?:)

at the bookies


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: DrillingCobbler on June 13, 2017, 08:55:53 am
I heard a whisper about Mark Bunn yesterday. Source not overly reliable mind but worth a bit of gossip if nothing else!

IF…and its a big IF…Bunny did rejoin, and we got a couple of decent centre halves..and Insiders prophesy is true…we could be set for a very good season.

Logically speaking, I guess it depends if Bunn (at 32) gets offered 1st team football at a championship club on a championship wage. Id be surprised if he went to another league1 club, barring probably the top 3 or 4 (budget wise). He's made a few quid on his travels, perhaps he actually wants to play football again before his career finishes! I live in hope!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on June 13, 2017, 09:25:56 am
I heard a whisper about Mark Bunn yesterday. Source not overly reliable mind but worth a bit of gossip if nothing else!

IF…and its a big IF…Bunny did rejoin, and we got a couple of decent centre halves..and Insiders prophesy is true…we could be set for a very good season.

Logically speaking, I guess it depends if Bunn (at 32) gets offered 1st team football at a championship club on a championship wage. Id be surprised if he went to another league1 club, barring probably the top 3 or 4 (budget wise). He's made a few quid on his travels, perhaps he actually wants to play football again before his career finishes! I live in hope!

he has spent most of his time not playing, and going where the most money is, why would that change now.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: jamie-brett on June 13, 2017, 10:12:43 am
Can we stop going on about Mark Bunn. He wont be signing here. Why would he go from £10k plus a week to not even 25% of that.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on June 13, 2017, 10:41:46 am
Mark Bunn's disappointing career (in football if not personal financial terms) since leaving NTFC is exactly what Adam Smith needs to avoid doing. 


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: DrillingCobbler on June 13, 2017, 12:50:44 pm
Can we stop going on about Mark Bunn. He wont be signing here. Why would he go from £10k plus a week to not even 25% of that.
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/pics/pictures/4546/Every-Aston-Villa-player-s-weekly-wages-revealed-sportgalleries

£17500 a week according to this.

So basically he's a millionaire. What difference would it make to him signing for us (e.g. 4k a week which would be pushing the boat out but possibly justifiable in the context of our budget) or some small championship club on 7k a week? Financially Im on about.

May well come down to quality of life, being a regular first teamer again etc. Matt Taylor would have been on 10k plus a week at Burnley, Im guessing.

Plus we *might be able to offer something else, e.g. a coaching role. Yes, Im making it up as I go along now…but your looking at it too simplistically!





Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 13, 2017, 13:13:10 pm
It is being reported that we are close to signing Exeter winger Joel Grant.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: jamie-brett on June 13, 2017, 13:16:07 pm
https://www.efl.com/siteassets/efl-documents/efl-released-and-retained-list---2016-17.pdf

Puts the silly Mark Bunn rumors to bed. Looks like Villa are keeping him


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on June 13, 2017, 13:34:01 pm
They have his registration until July1st when he becomes a free agent.
IMO we have absolutely no chance of signing Bunny.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 13, 2017, 14:22:51 pm
It is being reported that we are close to signing Exeter winger Joel Grant.

I thought that Conor mcaleny was too good to be true - having said that there's nothing in that report on Joel grant  that contains anything new and it does put 2 and 2 together and makes 5. Still hoping we get more clues from insider.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on June 13, 2017, 14:54:32 pm
I thought that Conor mcaleny was too good to be true - having said that there's nothing in that report on Joel grant  that contains anything new and it does put 2 and 2 together and makes 5. Still hoping we get more clues from insider.

http://www.devonlive.com/northampton-town-closing-in-on-new-attacking-signing-rumoured-to-be-exeter-city-s-joel-grant/story-30387205-detail/story.html


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 13, 2017, 14:58:18 pm
Maybe Insider just guessed it was McAleny when it's actually Grant?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 13, 2017, 18:22:58 pm
Maybe Insider just guessed it was McAleny when it's actually Grant?

Any clues on Twitter?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 13, 2017, 22:14:09 pm
Any clues on Twitter?

Lots of links to Grant but nothing about Aleny.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: andycobbler on June 13, 2017, 23:17:21 pm
At this rate our starting line up will be 0-2-3-6, loads of goals both ends  ???


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rach on June 14, 2017, 14:02:44 pm
I sense a new signing today....


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Moultoncobb on June 14, 2017, 15:02:33 pm
I sense a new signing today....

Your first name isn't Ravi is it?!!?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on June 14, 2017, 15:41:08 pm
I sense a new signing today....
I dont


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on June 14, 2017, 17:20:30 pm
Luton have picked up Marek Stech in goal.

Had forgotten he was at West Ham once upon a time (not that he played.

Anyone got any news on our keeper targets that are not Mark Bunn related to keep me going?  ;D



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on June 14, 2017, 17:40:12 pm
At this rate our starting line up will be 0-2-3-6, loads of goals both ends  ???
So no one in goal then even though there are two on the books


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on June 14, 2017, 17:59:44 pm
A few out of contract keepers about in Div two  Sam Slocombe (Blackpool) and Luke McCormick (Plymouth) stand out. most contracts expire on 30.6.17. so not long to wait if its going to be and out of contract player from another club.

I would love to see Bunny here but cant really see it but i would take a year loan for a decent keeper...  


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 14, 2017, 18:12:39 pm
So no one in goal then even though there are two on the books

Don't worry about it Andy as I selected a team of 12 players recently.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobblersmad on June 14, 2017, 18:50:19 pm
Not a rumour but seeing as the title is wishlist, what about Vigeroux from Swindon? Will cost money, but judging him on his performance here when he saved a penalty, it might be worth it. Christy Pym of Exeter might be worth a punt if we are focusing on young players with resale value. On a sidenote, I always thought Slocombe was decent at Sc***horpe so I was surprised to see him at Blackpool after just a year at Oxford.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 14, 2017, 19:59:11 pm
A few out of contract keepers about in Div two  Sam Slocombe (Blackpool) and Luke McCormick (Plymouth) stand out. most contracts expire on 30.6.17. so not long to wait if its going to be and out of contract player from another club.

I would love to see Bunny here but cant really see it but i would take a year loan for a decent keeper...  

All our signings so far have contracts that expire on that date. Signings are announced when all parties are happy with the deal and has nothing to do with contract expiry.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 14, 2017, 21:55:52 pm
Has Insider piped up with any more information or was it just a rogue rumour?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2995 on June 14, 2017, 22:23:13 pm
So far I like the signings JED has made .
All players that have something to prove and eager to make their mark .
No old stagers with big reputations .
There's a lot to do but so far so good , even though I think we could do with a bit of real ball playing quality in the side .


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: clarkeysntfc on June 15, 2017, 07:59:34 am
A few out of contract keepers about in Div two  Sam Slocombe (Blackpool) and Luke McCormick (Plymouth) stand out. most contracts expire on 30.6.17. so not long to wait if its going to be and out of contract player from another club.

I would love to see Bunny here but cant really see it but i would take a year loan for a decent keeper...  

Slocombe is crap.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on June 15, 2017, 08:22:27 am
Has Insider piped up with any more information or was it just a rogue rumour?

We won't get a reply. Guessing it was a shot in the dark based on info that we're after a winger/striker. Out of our league I reckon.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on June 15, 2017, 09:04:43 am
If/when this one happens it will be Joel Grant....everything points towards it being him...from JEDs description to the fact JED & KT were at the L2 play off final


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 15, 2017, 09:46:49 am
If/when this one happens it will be Joel Grant....everything points towards it being him...from JEDs description to the fact JED & KT were at the L2 play off final

I'm not sure them being at the final confirms anything, you'd expect them to be attending these games surely?

Be interesting to see the reaction if we do sign Grant (or someone else of that ilk), wonder if it might be more negatively received now the McAleney rumour wasn't out there? Will probably be viewed through that prism sadly.

Not a dig at Insider at all, he's just passing on what he's heard and his info usually seems solid


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: andycobbler on June 15, 2017, 10:23:18 am
So no one in goal then even though there are two on the books

But they are not jed's number 1.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on June 15, 2017, 11:41:11 am
I'm not sure them being at the final confirms anything, you'd expect them to be attending these games surely?

Be interesting to see the reaction if we do sign Grant (or someone else of that ilk), wonder if it might be more negatively received now the McAleney rumour wasn't out there? Will probably be viewed through that prism sadly.

Not a dig at Insider at all, he's just passing on what he's heard and his info usually seems solid

Would be disappointed with Grant whether the McAleney rumour was out ther or not, not been impressed when I've seen him play, would take there other attacking players Wheeler or Watkins in a flash.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Another Pedj on June 15, 2017, 11:57:20 am
I dont think we are in for Ollie watkins. Exeter want £4m for him


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on June 15, 2017, 12:17:48 pm
I wouldn't be too disappointed with Grant...

Perspective fellas.....last pre season we were signing Gorre/Snoupe!  ::)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ajp on June 15, 2017, 14:23:45 pm
It seems 'Insider' may not have as much 'inside' information as some thought, according to the Chron we are not in for either Grant or Mcaleny!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 15, 2017, 14:30:51 pm
It seems 'Insider' may not have as much 'inside' information as some thought, according to the Chron we are not in for either Grant or Mcaleny!

Yep, JED says he hasn't spoken to either player.

He is still hopeful of getting his squad in place for the start of pre-season. As they start back next Friday (23rd) there could be a busy 8 days coming up.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 15, 2017, 15:07:57 pm
Good old Insider!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 15, 2017, 15:35:13 pm
Good old Insider!

Generally not one for idle comments or rumours. If Chron is correct then I am wrong on Grant who appeared to be a nailed on signing. Could be a screening tactic by Club. Maybe it is McAleny (whatever his name) as Insider does not normally comment unless it is justified.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Insider on June 15, 2017, 15:43:32 pm
PMSL.  A friend of mine at the Stag's in Earls Barton mentioned on Saturday night that McEleney had been released, so for a little bet I said I'd post on here and see how long it would be before someone said something.  That JED even felt it necessary to comment demonstrates that too many of you take it all too seriously.  Some of you need to lighten up a bit, clearly worn down by Dave Bedscobbler.  Looking forward to pre-match pints with his brother at our various away game hostelries.  

I have however genuinely backed us £100 at 14/1 to win promotion.  



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 15, 2017, 16:23:52 pm
PMSL.  A friend of mine at the Stag's in Earls Barton mentioned on Saturday night that McEleney had been released, so for a little bet I said I'd post on here and see how long it would be before someone said something.  That JED even felt it necessary to comment demonstrates that too many of you take it all too seriously.  Some of you need to lighten up a bit, clearly worn down by Dave Bedscobbler.  Looking forward to pre-match pints with his brother at our various away game hostelries.  

I have however genuinely backed us £100 at 14/1 to win promotion.  



JED only commented because he was asked by the Chron. It is them who obviously believed you.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on June 15, 2017, 17:39:06 pm
And nobody reads the HE my arse.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2995 on June 15, 2017, 18:22:16 pm
PMSL.  A friend of mine at the Stag's in Earls Barton mentioned on Saturday night that McEleney had been released, so for a little bet I said I'd post on here and see how long it would be before someone said something.  That JED even felt it necessary to comment demonstrates that too many of you take it all too seriously.  Some of you need to lighten up a bit, clearly worn down by Dave Bedscobbler.  Looking forward to pre-match pints with his brother at our various away game hostelries.  

I have however genuinely backed us £100 at 14/1 to win promotion.  


Errrrr .... nob


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 15, 2017, 18:45:06 pm
PMSL.  A friend of mine at the Stag's in Earls Barton mentioned on Saturday night that McEleney had been released, so for a little bet I said I'd post on here and see how long it would be before someone said something.  That JED even felt it necessary to comment demonstrates that too many of you take it all too seriously.  Some of you need to lighten up a bit, clearly worn down by Dave Bedscobbler.  Looking forward to pre-match pints with his brother at our various away game hostelries.  

I have however genuinely backed us £100 at 14/1 to win promotion.  


A bit of facesaving and backtracking, methinks.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 15, 2017, 19:23:43 pm
FWIW I've stuck some cash on us to get promoted today too.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 15, 2017, 19:26:05 pm
I wonder if JED might be interested in Luke Williams - it's a bit of a stretch to say he can play striker but his Wikipedia entry says he is so it must be true! I just hope it's not keshi back on a permanent.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 15, 2017, 20:15:39 pm
I wonder if JED might be interested in Luke Williams - it's a bit of a stretch to say he can play striker but his Wikipedia entry says he is so it must be true! I just hope it's not keshi back on a permanent.

I would think it would be no to both of those. Could it be another Exeter player though, David Wheeler?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 15, 2017, 20:21:37 pm
I would think it would be no to both of those. Could it be another Exeter player though, David Wheeler?

I would love that but unless he is out of contract - and I don't think he is - it would be highly unlikely, I don't think he can play up front either. On unrelated transfer news I see that oxford have had a £250,000 bid for a cb from Partick accepted - he was the only non-Celtic of rangers player yo be in the Scottish premier team of the year.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 15, 2017, 20:33:26 pm
I would love that but unless he is out of contract - and I don't think he is - it would be highly unlikely, I don't think he can play up front either. On unrelated transfer news I see that oxford have had a £250,000 bid for a cb from Partick accepted - he was the only non-Celtic of rangers player yo be in the Scottish premier team of the year.

Yes, you are correct. Wheeler is still under contract, so we can probably rule that one out. I was very impressed with him in the playoff final, good in the air with a good goalscoring record. It will be interesting to see who we do sign. Another name is Jay Emmanuel-Thomas.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on June 15, 2017, 20:45:34 pm
I rarely post on here nowadays as I've got a lot going on but I can let you know that our target signing is Ben reeves from mk dons.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on June 15, 2017, 20:49:31 pm
Chris Maguire At Poxford fits the brief too and I know JED has been keen on him in the past


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on June 15, 2017, 20:53:22 pm
I rarely post on here nowadays as I've got a lot going on but I can let you know that our target signing is Ben reeves from mk dons.

With both Charlton and Sheff united both in for him and a "very good offer" on the table from MK Dons, I would say there is very little chance.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 15, 2017, 21:02:16 pm
Yes, you are correct. Wheeler is still under contract, so we can probably rule that one out. I was very impressed with him in the playoff final, good in the air with a good goalscoring record. It will be interesting to see who we do sign. Another name is Jay Emmanuel-Thomas.


JET would fit the bill but I would hope not based on reports on his bad attitude and laziness when on loan at gillingham.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2995 on June 15, 2017, 21:03:01 pm
When you look at the other teams in our division , we have done as much business as most .
It's been quite quiet so far


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: TownOwl on June 15, 2017, 21:06:59 pm
Reeves is a proper player. One to really enjoy watching. So alas he is as unlikely as McAleny.
McGuire doesn't fit the young bill does he. Great player at this level, but can't see it being him either.
Williams is great, but forever injured.

Back to the drawing board...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on June 15, 2017, 21:15:34 pm
Reeves is a proper player. One to really enjoy watching. So alas he is as unlikely as McAleny.
McGuire doesn't fit the young bill does he. Great player at this level, but can't see it being him either.
Williams is great, but forever injured.

Back to the drawing board...

I may be wrong, but did someone not tweet the target is mid age range?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ajp on June 15, 2017, 21:28:11 pm
I can reveal that our target is in his early 20's, no league experience  and we have never heard of him before.. :o


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on June 15, 2017, 21:59:07 pm
I rarely post on here nowadays as I've got a lot going on but I can let you know that our target signing is Ben reeves from mk dons.

Hahahahahahaha


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 15, 2017, 22:24:09 pm
I rarely post on here nowadays as I've got a lot going on but I can let you know that our target signing is Ben reeves from mk dons.

I can also let you know that this is utter bollocks.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on June 15, 2017, 22:33:17 pm
No chance of Ben Reeves what so ever, let's face it we don't have a scooby.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 16, 2017, 05:32:24 am
I rarely post on here nowadays as I've got a lot going on but I can let you know that our target signing is Ben reeves from mk dons.

It might be an idea if you at least made your random transfer rumours vaguely realistic.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: BackOfTheNet on June 16, 2017, 08:19:37 am
According to the Chronic, JED has offers on the table for all six of the players he wants to complete the squad, three centre backs, a defensive midfielder and a versatile attacker. One or two of them are loans but the rest permanent signings. Sounds promising.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on June 16, 2017, 08:20:36 am
According to the Chronic, JED has offers on the table for all six of the players he wants to complete the squad, three centre backs, a defensive midfielder and a versatile attacker. One or two of them are loans but the rest permanent signings. Sounds promising.

No GK?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: BackOfTheNet on June 16, 2017, 08:32:05 am
No GK?

Oh yeah, and a goalie makes 6. :-[


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 16, 2017, 09:06:24 am
According to the Chronic, JED has offers on the table for all six of the players he wants to complete the squad, three centre backs, a defensive midfielder and a versatile attacker. One or two of them are loans but the rest permanent signings. Sounds promising.

That article must have been written earlier this week. The article states they are back in training in less than 2 weeks!? Previously it was reported that they were due back in on 23rd June. I think that is 1 week!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Hartke230 on June 16, 2017, 09:17:31 am
Believe it is fitness assesment end of next week (1week) and then the following week is actual pre-season training (2weeks)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on June 16, 2017, 09:46:06 am
Here's the article in case anyone missed it:

http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers-boss-edinburgh-targets-six-of-the-best-ahead-of-new-season-1-8011090

The quote that stands out is :

"But he also feels that there is so much quality on offer in the loan market that it would be unwise to ignore such options"

Given how poor the loan signings were last season (Keshi, Boateng, Wylde, Williams to a degree) they must but a few steps up in terms of quality. A young, upcoming Prem CB to work with Leon Barnett would be ideal.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 16, 2017, 09:49:34 am
Believe it is fitness assesment end of next week (1week) and then the following week is actual pre-season training (2weeks)

Surely, the fitness assessment is just one day. Then the following week it's proper training. Hence, why they come back on the Friday.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on June 16, 2017, 10:18:51 am
Here's the article in case anyone missed it:

http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers-boss-edinburgh-targets-six-of-the-best-ahead-of-new-season-1-8011090

The quote that stands out is :

"But he also feels that there is so much quality on offer in the loan market that it would be unwise to ignore such options"

Given how poor the loan signings were last season (Keshi, Boateng, Wylde, Williams to a degree) they must but a few steps up in terms of quality. A young, upcoming Prem CB to work with Leon Barnett would be ideal.



I am hoping for Bailey Cargill. He would be an amazing loan as I can't see Bournemouth playing him too much next season


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on June 16, 2017, 10:31:12 am
Bailey Cargill would be great - but think Poole might be one of the loanees coming in.

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-news-loan-poole-13108369


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: jamie-brett on June 16, 2017, 13:49:54 pm
That article must have been written earlier this week. The article states they are back in training in less than 2 weeks!? Previously it was reported that they were due back in on 23rd June. I think that is 1 week!


1 week is less than 2 weeks  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: tcobb on June 17, 2017, 21:55:33 pm
Are we signing 2or3 more players then having the rest of the squad made up of loanees again ?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 18, 2017, 02:32:16 am
Think JE talks perfect sense about loan players.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on June 18, 2017, 08:37:55 am
Think JE talks perfect sense about loan players.
Completely agree, I think people get way too hung up about loan players. I think the problem is a lot of them come into an already struggling teams as a panic option half way through the season, with slim pickings at that stage. There's almost like this thought that players signed for a fee are automatically better than free transfers who are themselves better than loans. We have had plenty of good loans, Sampson and Warburton both started on loan before signing, plus the likes of Alex Pearce, Simon Cox and Kyle Walker just to name a few.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on June 18, 2017, 12:48:11 pm
Are we signing 2or3 more players then having the rest of the squad made up of loanees again ?
 
That's not what JED said


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on June 18, 2017, 13:45:52 pm
Are we signing 2or3 more players then having the rest of the squad made up of loanees again ?

Why don't you just relax, wait and see who he brings in first. Things change all the time in the transfer market so if a loan is a better option then so be it.  :afro :afro


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 19, 2017, 11:20:42 am
Tick Tock, Tick Tock.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2235 on June 19, 2017, 13:37:49 pm
Tick Tock, Tick Tock.
You're very impatient today, is it the warm weather?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 19, 2017, 13:40:47 pm
You're very impatient today, is it the warm weather?

I think it is a combination of warm weather and a weekend on the lash.

Normality resumed tomorrow I am sure.

Also with all the crap news out in the world right now I'm looking for some Cobblers related news to concentrate on!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rach on June 19, 2017, 15:05:35 pm
Are charlton targeting the same players as us? 2 potential targets now ended up at the valley. 😡😡😡


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: rebelspawn on June 19, 2017, 15:41:19 pm
Are charlton targeting the same players as us? 2 potential targets now ended up at the valley. 😡😡😡

who?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 19, 2017, 15:41:23 pm
Are charlton targeting the same players as us? 2 potential targets now ended up at the valley. 😡😡😡

Is this actual fact or Facebook/Forum fact?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ectonteynfan on June 19, 2017, 15:47:24 pm
No he said no more than 2 loanees on year deals


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rach on June 19, 2017, 15:50:40 pm
who?

The lad today they signed from reading (was on loan at col u last season) and Mark Marshall.

Still hopeful of a new arrival claxon shortly, doesn't look like today's the day though.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 19, 2017, 15:56:39 pm
The lad today they signed from reading (was on loan at col u last season) and Mark Marshall.

Still hopeful of a new arrival claxon shortly, doesn't look like today's the day though.

Yep, told you it was Internet fact or talk. Definitely in the case of Mark Marshall.   


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: rebelspawn on June 19, 2017, 15:57:54 pm
The lad today they signed from reading (was on loan at col u last season) and Mark Marshall.

Still hopeful of a new arrival claxon shortly, doesn't look like today's the day though.

Okay, we have half identified them now at least.

And when and where were we linked to either of those?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: DrillingCobbler on June 19, 2017, 16:02:11 pm
The lad today they signed from reading (was on loan at col u last season) and Mark Marshall.

Still hopeful of a new arrival claxon shortly, doesn't look like today's the day though.

I've just read up about Mark Marshall, Bradford's player of the year last season. He's also 30 and an out and out winger. So doesn't exactly fit the criteria that JED talked about last week.

The lad from Reading can play 'in the hole' as well as on the wing and kind of ticks the boxes of the type of versatile player we'd be after to fill the last remaining attacking position in the squad. Wouldn't surprise me if we were after him, I did think that when I saw Charlton's tweet earlier saying that they'd signing him!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rach on June 19, 2017, 16:03:46 pm
Yep, told you it was Internet fact or talk. Definitely in the case of Mark Marshall.   

Why? We may have offered a contract? Charlton is obviously a bigger draw. Wanted to move closer to London. Do we need to be linked to players to be able to sign them? How many have we been linked to so far this pre-season?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: DrillingCobbler on June 19, 2017, 16:05:46 pm
Big week this week as far as signings are concerned. If we bring in 3 or 4 of the 6 needed, I think it would be safe to say that we are on track with things.

If we bring in just the 1 or 2, then something would have gone a bit wrong.

A week today, preps for the new season will be underway and any decent player would want to have sorted out his future in time for pre-season training. I suspect its decision time for many an in demand professional footballer this week!



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 19, 2017, 16:09:46 pm
Why? We may have offered a contract? Charlton is obviously a bigger draw. Wanted to move closer to London. Do we need to be linked to players to be able to sign them? How many have we been linked to so far this pre-season?

Yes, We MAY have offered a contract. Equally, we may not have done. JED has stated he wants versatile players, Daniel Powell is a winger but can play up front or in the hole.  

Some one started this rumour earlier in May that we were after him (Marshall), when he was still involved in the play-offs with Bradford.  


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on June 19, 2017, 16:17:55 pm
Reading this, we were never in for Marshall, no way we could have completed financially with either Bradford or Charlton...


http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/15353811.Abbott_says_Bantams_went__beyond_call_of_duty__in_trying_to_keep_Charlton_bound_Marshall/ (http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/15353811.Abbott_says_Bantams_went__beyond_call_of_duty__in_trying_to_keep_Charlton_bound_Marshall/)


GREG Abbott says City offered Charlton-bound Mark Marshall the ‘biggest deal for a League One player in the history of the club’.

It was confirmed tonight that the winger had turned down City’s deal to join the Addicks on a two-year contract.

But Bantams chief scout Greg Abbott insisted the club had ‘gone beyond the call of duty’ to try and persuade last season’s player of the year to stay.

And he said the club were hopeful of making two new signings early next week, having made two six-figure bids this week.

Abbott said: “I have to say, on this occasion the club went beyond the call of duty to re-sign Mark Marshall.

“Stuart and I agreed on a figure and Edin (Rahic, City’s co-owner) outstripped us both. He went way beyond the call of duty and offered more than what me and Stuart thought was the right amount to offer him.

“It would have been the biggest deal for a League One player in the history of the club but Marshy wanted a bit more.

“That’s fine as footballers always try and get the best deal they can but that knocked the wind out of our sails.

“He had to make that choice based on that little extra finance and his family being down there in London.

“We haven’t won on this occasion but we gave it as good as we got.”

Despite the loss of Marshall, Abbott is in upbeat mood after a productive week behind the scenes regarding potential targets.

He said: “It comes off the back of a week when we put two six-figures bids in for players. We mean business again, we are ready to go and compete.

“There are eight or nine weeks before the season starts and I think we could make two deals on Monday.

“Terms have been agreed and medicals arranged and we are hopeful.”

Marshall, who was keen to move back down to his native London, will link up with Billy Clarke, who City sold to Charlton last week.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: rebelspawn on June 19, 2017, 16:19:42 pm
Why? We may have offered a contract? Charlton is obviously a bigger draw. Wanted to move closer to London. Do we need to be linked to players to be able to sign them? How many have we been linked to so far this pre-season?

We don't have to be linked to players in order to sign them. But your first post was cryptic, didn't identify which players you were talking about or why the were/might have been potential targets.

If you had said 'Charlton have signed Marshall and Fosu, both of whom are wingers and therefore could have been targets based on JED comments last week'. We wouldn't have needed more posts to clarify.

In the age of 2 follower twitter account transfer rumours and fake news, you cant blame people for being dismissive when you gave absolutely no clue who or what you were talking about.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 19, 2017, 16:53:48 pm
Okay, we have half identified them now at least.

And when and where were we linked to either of those?

Leave 'im alone Rebel, let him have his day in the sun.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: brexit knight horse on June 19, 2017, 17:07:32 pm
ive never heard of this mark marshall, where does he play?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rach on June 19, 2017, 17:10:28 pm
Ok


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 19, 2017, 17:41:00 pm
ive never heard of this mark marshall, where does he play?

Winger - right or left side.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 19, 2017, 18:26:30 pm
I'll be astonished if we have our squad more or less complete by the start of pre season.

I think we'll definitely have missed out on a few targets and will be scratching around a bit.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on June 19, 2017, 18:39:25 pm
I'll be astonished if we have our squad more or less complete by the start of pre season.

I think we'll definitely have missed out on a few targets and will be scratching around a bit.

Why do you think that??? Yeah me may have missed out on a main target or two... Its like we would be the only club ever to miss out on a player we are after... Not saying that we have


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 19, 2017, 18:46:29 pm

Why do you think that??? Yeah me may have missed out on a main target or two... Its like we would be the only club ever to miss out on a player we are after... Not saying that we have

It's just a personal opinion, not based on anything other than anecdotal chat.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on June 19, 2017, 19:03:58 pm
It's just a personal opinion, not based on anything other than anecdotal chat.

Fair enough, thought you might be doing an insider on us


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 19, 2017, 19:09:52 pm
Fair enough, thought you might be doing an insider on us

Not guilty your honour.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on June 20, 2017, 07:09:40 am
It's like last season all over again, obviously we've been out bid on a lot of our targets, back for fitness testing in 2 days time  ;D we need at least another 6 players as a bare minimum, mid table budget my arse.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: dannybeaver on June 20, 2017, 07:48:32 am
Just seen on LinkedIn (yeah someone still uses it) that Kelvin has connected with a player called Kieran Critchley, ex Blackburn striker. Played in Iceland and Australia too. He's a free agent, wonder if there is anything in that or if its just a random LinkedIn connection...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2235 on June 20, 2017, 08:31:19 am
ive never heard of this mark marshall, where does he play?
He was the black winger that murdered us in the second half of the home game against Bradford


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 20, 2017, 09:41:31 am
He was the black winger that murdered us in the second half of the home game against Bradford

Thank god you told us he was black, would never have remembered him otherwise!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: claretparrot on June 20, 2017, 09:48:59 am
Thank god you told us he was black, would never have remembered him otherwise!

Would you have felt the need to say that if the adjective had been 'short', 'tall', 'blonde' or even 'ginger'?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 20, 2017, 10:03:20 am
Would you have felt the need to say that if the adjective had been 'short', 'tall', 'blonde' or even 'ginger'?

It depends, would he have felt the need to describe him as such if he was any of those things? We'll never know.

However, I'd bet my house* on the fact he wouldn't have described, say, John Fleck as "that White midfielder that scored against us for Sheffield United"

*safe bet, I don't own my house!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on June 20, 2017, 10:36:08 am
Back to the rumours!!!


Fleetwood have withdrawn contract offers for these 3 - David Ball would be useful - but think he would go higer!!!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40340762



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: claretparrot on June 20, 2017, 10:47:30 am
It depends, would he have felt the need to describe him as such if he was any of those things? We'll never know.

However, I'd bet my house* on the fact he wouldn't have described, say, John Fleck as "that White midfielder that scored against us for Sheffield United"

*safe bet, I don't own my house!

You're probably right, but that doesn't necessarily make it fair to subtly infer some sort of discrimination. The guy has just used a description which narrows it down.

There are significantly more white players than BME players in the professional game in England (it was a 75/25 split in 2014). Just like being noticeably taller than average or having a rare hair colour hair, being BME is a distinguishing feature in football. Less so than it was, which is a great thing, but still the case.

But yes, back to the rumours! Sorry about the hijack...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on June 20, 2017, 11:00:05 am
White bearded centre half jake Buxton has been released by Wigan.....


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 20, 2017, 11:00:52 am
You're probably right, but that doesn't necessarily make it fair to subtly infer some sort of discrimination. The guy has just used a description which narrows it down.

There are significantly more white players than BME players in the professional game in England (it was a 75/25 split in 2014). Just like being noticeably taller than average or having a rare hair colour hair, being BME is a distinguishing feature in football. Less so than it was, which is a great thing, but still the case.

But yes, back to the rumours! Sorry about the hijack...

Honestly my original comment was made mainly in jest, although I still believe the use of black was superfluous. No inference was intended, I don't know the poster at all.

On the rumours - Ball would be interesting but as Glastonbury said I'd assume at the very least he will be off to one of the big players in our league, if not stepping up to the Championship. Doesn't really address a glaring need in the squad either, but good players is good players!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 20, 2017, 11:02:00 am
White bearded centre half jake Buxton has been released by Wigan.....

I'd say he would be have been a good signing if you hadn't offended me with your description of him, damn you!!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 20, 2017, 11:21:09 am
Honestly my original comment was made mainly in jest, although I still believe the use of black was superfluous. No inference was intended, I don't know the poster at all.

On the rumours - Ball would be interesting but as Glastonbury said I'd assume at the very least he will be off to one of the big players in our league, if not stepping up to the Championship. Doesn't really address a glaring need in the squad either, but good players is good players!

I don't think so - your comments were politically opportunist/PC. I did not think that the poster needed to point out the player was black!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on June 20, 2017, 11:27:54 am
It's like last season all over again, obviously we've been out bid on a lot of our targets, back for fitness testing in 2 days time  ;D we need at least another 6 players as a bare minimum, mid table budget my arse.

Here he is Mr doom and gloom... That's right JED is lying through his back teeth about the budget.

Every other club has all there player in except us. We are the only club ever to have missed out on a target, not saying that we have BTW. Every season the managers say would like to get the players in before pre season starts and it never happens.

Oh and it's a fitness assessment not fitness training, there is a whole world of difference


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 20, 2017, 11:28:45 am
I don't think so - your comments were politically opportunistic comments. I did not think that the poster needed to point out the player was black!

So what you are saying is that you don't agree with me making the comment but you agree with the comment?

Politically opportunistic? On a football forum? OK fella


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: rebelspawn on June 20, 2017, 11:33:20 am
I don't think so - your comments were politically opportunistic comments. I did not think that the poster needed to point out the player was black!

The poster narrowed down from 11 players by saying the player was a winger.

In general there would have been 2 wingers on the pitch. in order to distinguish between the two wingers, would it have been okay if:

One had hair and one was bald and the poster used the bald descriptor to indicate the individual they were talking about?
What if one winger was blonde and the other had brown hair can the poster describe the individual by saying the blonde one?

I quite liked the look of the Coventry winger with the pony tail when he played against us, don't know his name so i will use a descriptor that separates him from the other winger/s on the pitch. is that okay with you?

Having said all of that... i don't know the skin Colour of the other Bradford winger that was on the pitch at the time. If he was also black then there was no purpose to describing him using skin Colour. Its all about context and intent, but i explained all of this to you when you were crying SEXISM in the Caroline thread the other month.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 20, 2017, 11:45:38 am
So what you are saying is that you don't agree with me making the comment but you agree with the comment?

Politically opportunistic? On a football forum? OK fella


.......but you agree with the comment! No I don't ! And yes you do get some political comments on here; not many but they do happen 'fella'!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 20, 2017, 11:57:47 am
The poster narrowed down from 11 players by saying the player was a winger.

In general there would have been 2 wingers on the pitch. in order to distinguish between the two wingers, would it have been okay if:

One had hair and one was bald and the poster used the bald descriptor to indicate the individual they were talking about?
What if one winger was blonde and the other had brown hair can the poster describe the individual by saying the blonde one?

I quite liked the look of the Coventry winger with the pony tail when he played against us, don't know his name so i will use a descriptor that separates him from the other winger/s on the pitch. is that okay with you?

Having said all of that... i don't know the skin Colour of the other Bradford winger that was on the pitch at the time. If he was also black then there was no purpose to describing him using skin Colour. Its all about context and intent, but i explained all of this to you when you were crying SEXISM in the Caroline thread the other month.
.

Generally it is safer to use names - if you don't know it that's yr problem. What's sexism got to do with this thread?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 20, 2017, 12:10:36 pm


.......but you agree with the comment! No I don't ! And yes you do get some political comments on here; not many but they do happen 'fella'!

Right, I know it's not hard but you've confused me now. You said

I did not think that the poster needed to point out the player was black!

which is basically what I said and you don't agree with that?



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest47 on June 20, 2017, 13:45:25 pm
I've noticed you can call someone black as long as you say "guy" after it.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 20, 2017, 14:13:25 pm
The club are pretty good at keeping their cards close to their chest over transfers at the moment aren't they? Usually there is a few leaks around about players they are in talks with.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 20, 2017, 14:31:29 pm
The club are pretty good at keeping their cards close to their chest over transfers at the moment aren't they? Usually there is a few leaks around about players they are in talks with.

A good sign of a more professional outfit in my opinion. As fun as it is to speculate the club should by doing their best to keep it all in house


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 20, 2017, 14:35:05 pm
A good sign of a more professional outfit in my opinion. As fun as it is to speculate the club should by doing their best to keep it all in house

Totally agree. Always a bad sign when there are leaks. I remember under Gary Johnson, everyone knew everything!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on June 20, 2017, 15:00:52 pm
I've noticed you can call someone black as long as you say "guy" after it.

You racist, sexist pig....  :P


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on June 20, 2017, 17:53:54 pm
Here he is Mr doom and gloom... That's right JED is lying through his back teeth about the budget.

Every other club has all there player in except us. We are the only club ever to have missed out on a target, not saying that we have BTW. Every season the managers say would like to get the players in before pre season starts and it never happens.

Oh and it's a fitness assessment not fitness training, there is a whole world of difference
WTF are you whittering on about, where did I say training???
Try reading the post before commenting I said testing!
It's obvious that we've missed our targets and are now struggling to get the second choice in.
Prepare yourselves for McCourt Mkll.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on June 20, 2017, 18:15:41 pm
Twitter polls the other day had us linked with Freddie Woodman, would think this was just the link with his Dad though.

He has a little experience via loans, last one being Kilmarnock. Not sure if his exploits with the U20's will put him on the radar of clubs higher up the leagues though.




Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ryan Amoo 14 on June 20, 2017, 19:38:40 pm
Twitter polls the other day had us linked with Freddie Woodman, would think this was just the link with his Dad though.

He has a little experience via loans, last one being Kilmarnock. Not sure if his exploits with the U20's will put him on the radar of clubs higher up the leagues though.




Genuine question - how could a poll possibly link us with somebody? Unless the 'electorate' are pre-screened to only include members of the Woodman family and/or certain football agents then surely the result is totally baseless?

Perhaps the same poll that had Shoemaker convinced we were on the brink of signing Hal Robson-Kanu last summer...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on June 20, 2017, 19:40:22 pm
Why do some believe or assume that we have missed targets?
They may still be under contract at their former clubs until 30 June, which is preventing the publicity?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on June 20, 2017, 20:03:31 pm
WTF are you whittering on about, where did I say training???
Try reading the post before commenting I said testing!
It's obvious that we've missed our targets and are now struggling to get the second choice in.
Prepare yourselves for McCourt Mkll.

I did read it and you said training until you changed it to testing...yes we MAY have missed out on a couple of targets but you don't know that for sure. Your just assuming. Why would a manager say he has a mid table budget if he hasn't and put undue pressure on himself.. That's Wtf I'm going on about you complete moron


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on June 20, 2017, 20:03:59 pm
Why would a manager put himself under undue pressure by saying we have a mid table budget when we haven't. Yes maybe we have missed a couple of targets but it isn't like we are the only club to have ever missed out on a player or two is it. That fact your a miseable old sod who like nothing more than to whinge whinge whinge whinge when you don't know any of the facts at all. Its like your opinion is the only one that counts and quite frankly you know Jack about anything
Haha you'll be an old git one day and moan like fcuk as well, as for not knowing jack about anything  I know that I'm considerably richer than you'll ever be  8)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on June 20, 2017, 20:05:33 pm
Why do some believe or assume that we have missed targets?
They may still be under contract at their former clubs until 30 June, which is preventing the publicity?

Because we have not signed anyone for a while even though it's still the middle of June and they have nothing better to do with there time


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Saint Cobbler on June 20, 2017, 20:25:32 pm
We haven't played a game yet and everyone is SOO touchy. Wait until we start the season with 3 points out of the first 12, posters might start saying slightly impolite things to each other!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on June 20, 2017, 20:47:39 pm
Genuine question - how could a poll possibly link us with somebody? Unless the 'electorate' are pre-screened to only include members of the Woodman family and/or certain football agents then surely the result is totally baseless?
Perhaps the same poll that had Shoemaker convinced we were on the brink of signing Hal Robson-Kanu last summer...

My bad, the name of the account is Northampton Polls!

https://twitter.com/PollsFL92NTFC/status/875681633369718784 (https://twitter.com/PollsFL92NTFC/status/875681633369718784)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: rebelspawn on June 21, 2017, 09:06:07 am
Jake Buxton has left Wigan saying that he wants to be closer to family in Nottinghamshire. If they live in South Notts, we would be pretty close...

http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/40349497 (http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/40349497)

I cant seem to find confirmation, but he is a centre back right? i can only find 'defender' listed as his position


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on June 21, 2017, 09:16:47 am
Jake Buxton has left Wigan saying that he wants to be closer to family in Nottinghamshire. If they live in South Notts, we would be pretty close...

http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/40349497 (http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/40349497)

I cant seem to find confirmation, but he is a centre back right? i can only find 'defender' listed as his position

Odds on to go back to Burton I reckon!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: rebelspawn on June 21, 2017, 09:30:34 am
Odds on to go back to Burton I reckon!

If they want him, i agree. But if they don't and he genuinely wants to be closer to family, then i think we could be in with a shout.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2235 on June 21, 2017, 10:28:01 am
Thank god you told us he was black, would never have remembered him otherwise!
Apologies if I have offended anybody, that wasn't my intention. I was merely describing the player to someone who didn't know who he was. I thought the term black was perfectly PC.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 21, 2017, 10:48:29 am
Apologies if I have offended anybody, that wasn't my intention. I was merely describing the player to someone who didn't know who he was. I thought the term black was perfectly PC.

Most on here won't be offended, only those with opportunistic agenda!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 21, 2017, 11:34:37 am
Apologies if I have offended anybody, that wasn't my intention. I was merely describing the player to someone who didn't know who he was. I thought the term black was perfectly PC.

I was just yanking your chain Mr Owl, I'd be amazed if anyone was really offended.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on June 21, 2017, 11:43:59 am
There may be transfer movement sometime in the future.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on June 21, 2017, 11:53:27 am
Very illuminating Shoey. Thank you for your wisdom.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Hartke230 on June 21, 2017, 12:07:53 pm
Does that mean next summer? or as close as today / tomorrow?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on June 21, 2017, 12:11:26 pm
I wouldn't be in a position to be more specific !!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on June 21, 2017, 13:09:49 pm
I'll go one further and guarantee some transfer action between now and the start of the season.  ::)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on June 21, 2017, 13:17:07 pm
I wasn't confident enough to suggest such a short timeframe.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on June 21, 2017, 14:49:45 pm
Seems we paid around 50K for Waters....nice to see some ambition being shown with cash bids, rather than the usual freebies. Hopefully, a few more will come to fruition shortly....

http://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cash-billy-waters-sale-goes-125963 (http://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cash-billy-waters-sale-goes-125963)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on June 21, 2017, 16:58:20 pm
Seems we paid around 50K for Waters....nice to see some ambition being shown with cash bids, rather than the usual freebies. Hopefully, a few more will come to fruition shortly....

http://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cash-billy-waters-sale-goes-125963 (http://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cash-billy-waters-sale-goes-125963)

cue Holmes was free, Turnbull, Beautyman, Stamp weren't


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ectonteynfan on June 21, 2017, 17:52:17 pm
We had no choice to pay for waters a tribunal would of set a fee anyway he's 22 and offered an equal to the deal he was on by Cheltenham


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Baby Bear on June 21, 2017, 19:01:49 pm
We did have a choice, we could have gone for someone who wouldn't have cost a fee instead.
Some of you lot really are dumb.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ectonteynfan on June 21, 2017, 22:06:57 pm
Well as it was waters we wanted we had no choice to pay yes I get your point of going for someone we didn't have to pay for


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 22, 2017, 13:15:55 pm
Total speculation but I wonder if we were in for peter vincenti from Rochdale - he's a versatile attacking midfielder and I've always been impressed when I've seen him. In any case he's gone to Coventry so I hope he wasn't one of our targets.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: brexit knight horse on June 22, 2017, 13:49:30 pm
I think the club should develop the talent that we have already and train some of our existing players to play at centre back. I learn new skills every day at my job, why should a professional footballer be any different!?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on June 22, 2017, 13:57:47 pm
I think the club should develop the talent that we have already and train some of our existing players to play at centre back. I learn new skills every day at my job, why should a professional footballer be any different!?

if its that easy, why dont you do it?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2235 on June 22, 2017, 14:09:03 pm
I think the club should develop the talent that we have already and train some of our existing players to play at centre back. I learn new skills every day at my job, why should a professional footballer be any different!?
To think we went for Justin Edinburgh went you were right under our noses


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: dannybeaver on June 22, 2017, 14:21:43 pm
Its tactical genius!!!  ;D ;D ;D
Introducing our new Center Back Parntership: Sammy Hoskins and Alex Revell  ;)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ralap on June 22, 2017, 14:30:49 pm
Dave Martin who's been at MK for a few seasons?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: the grumpy old man on June 22, 2017, 15:07:33 pm
I bowl with a bloke that supports MK Don's  (yep there is one) and he reckons that David Martin is a good shot stopper but can't control his box. Sort of sounds like Adam Smith.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Another Pedj on June 22, 2017, 15:12:42 pm
Well he was keeping Lee Nicholls out of their side, and some on here thought he was worth a million,so he cant be too bad.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 22, 2017, 15:16:35 pm
I reckon we could do worse than Martin but I also have the feeling that if we were going to get him it would be done already.

Why don't we just retrain someone else to play in goal, who's the tallest??  :P


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 22, 2017, 15:32:08 pm
I reckon we could do worse than Martin but I also have the feeling that if we were going to get him it would be done already.

Why don't we just retrain someone else to play in goal, who's the tallest??  :P

He hasn't signed for anyone yet and Charlton appeared favourites earlier in the summer because of the Karl Robinson link, so you never know.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 22, 2017, 15:40:32 pm
He hasn't signed for anyone yet and Charlton appeared favourites earlier in the summer because of the Karl Robinson link, so you never know.

Absolutely, we'll have to wait and see. My hunch was just based on the fact that, as with Powell, location would have been our trump card. He could be weighing up more money elsewhere vs the lack of upheaval with us I suppose.

All pie in the sky of course, we may have no interest.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: clarkeysntfc on June 22, 2017, 16:09:17 pm
This is the time of the summer where it changes to a buyers market as players start to run out of options...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: tcobb on June 22, 2017, 16:17:48 pm
As a goalkeeper the main purpose is to stop shots on goal. Surely all clubs will insist that goalkeepers can perform this basic requirement. If they are not classed as a "shot stopper" I doubt they will have played much professional football.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ralap on June 22, 2017, 17:19:26 pm
I only asked because earlier today the club put a tweet out saying they would announce a new signing at 1pm which I liked. Then noticed somebody had replied "Dave Martin by any chance?" When I went back to check to see who we were signing the message and answer had been deleted. Just wondered if the Dave Martin reply had miffed them off for some reason.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Another Pedj on June 22, 2017, 17:21:59 pm
I too saw the twitter message although I thought it said 2 pm. It has now gone


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: brexit knight horse on June 22, 2017, 18:32:10 pm
if its that easy, why dont you do it?


no need to bully me mate!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest170 on June 22, 2017, 18:32:29 pm

Why don't we just retrain someone else to play in goal, who's the tallest??  :P
The tallest plays centrehalf, the biggest hands goes in goal!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: brexit knight horse on June 22, 2017, 18:33:58 pm
I reckon we could do worse than Martin but I also have the feeling that if we were going to get him it would be done already.

Why don't we just retrain someone else to play in goal, who's the tallest??  :P

this what i've been saying. Its great to hear that somebody else shares my point of view in this snake pit!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest170 on June 22, 2017, 18:37:48 pm
I think the club should develop the talent that we have already and train some of our existing players to play at centre back. I learn new skills every day at my job, why should a professional footballer be any different!?
Strikers trying to tackle = red card
Defenders shooting = row z

Players through training and experience learn every day. I dont know what you do for a living but for example an accountant isnt going to learn to be a builder. They can learn to build a wall but isnt going to be as strong and stable as a full time builder (no disrespect meant to builders or accountant)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: brexit knight horse on June 22, 2017, 18:40:56 pm
Strikers trying to tackle = red card
Defenders shooting = row z

Players through training and experience learn every day. I dont know what you do for a living but for example an accountant isnt going to learn to be a builder. They can learn to build a wall but isnt going to be as strong and stable as a full time builder (no disrespect meant to builders or accountant)

i could build a wall.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 22, 2017, 19:10:20 pm
i could build a wall.

But could you file my accounts?

You're fast becoming my favourite poster brexit  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: brexit knight horse on June 22, 2017, 19:18:49 pm
But could you file my accounts?

You're fast becoming my favourite poster brexit  ;D

I could give it ago and thank you.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on June 22, 2017, 19:22:46 pm
I too saw the twitter message although I thought it said 2 pm. It has now gone

The club didn't tweet earlier....someone just re-tweeted an old tweet from the club earlier this month, saying new arrival at 2pm....tweet was dated 9th June


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Another Pedj on June 22, 2017, 19:26:46 pm
Ah ok. Thank you


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ralap on June 22, 2017, 19:39:04 pm
The club didn't tweet earlier....someone just re-tweeted an old tweet from the club earlier this month, saying new arrival at 2pm....tweet was dated 9th June

Yeah cheers Memmers. Fair play to who ever did it then I guess.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on June 23, 2017, 09:39:31 am
Conor McAleny signs for...Fleetwood! Who saw that one coming?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on June 23, 2017, 09:43:30 am
Conor McAleny signs for...Fleetwood! Who saw that one coming?

Uwe Rosler!!  ;D

Was probably promised money to spend and he has just signed a new 3 year contract....and now he's spending!!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on June 23, 2017, 09:52:12 am
And not forgetting that Fleetwood is bank-rolled by a very wealthy owner.  Without him that club would be non-league.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 23, 2017, 10:19:50 am
Undoubtedly a very good signing for them but a good chunk of their budget got freed up earlier this week when they withdrew their contract offers to ball, McLaughlin and Ryan.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ajp on June 23, 2017, 10:32:47 am
Hmm clubs to seem to be signing players now.. oh well here's hoping:)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on June 23, 2017, 10:51:08 am
I don't think we will be doing much defensive work in pre-season training for a while yet.

I am not panicking but we can hardly pretend that we are in a satisfactory place as regards the squad for the new season.  Of course, it could all change quickly. In needs to.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 23, 2017, 10:51:28 am
Hmm clubs to seem to be signing players now.. oh well here's hoping:)

They do, yet still not many clubs have signed as many as we have so far. McAleney was Fleetwood's 3rd signing for example


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on June 23, 2017, 10:52:17 am
Well he was keeping Lee Nicholls out of their side, and some on here thought he was worth a million,so he cant be too bad.
Was hoping MK would have kept Martin and we might have been able to get Nicholls, but a change of manager and MK went with Nicholls as their number one and got shot of Martin, don't rate Martin at all.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: OldStratfordCobbler on June 23, 2017, 10:53:39 am
i could build a wall.
Best give Donald Trump a call. I hear there could be a job going.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Welly Cobb on June 23, 2017, 11:11:38 am
Anyone dedicated enough to go through the pre-season pictures to find this years Lewis Young?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on June 23, 2017, 11:15:02 am
Conor McAleny signs for...Fleetwood! Who saw that one coming?

Insider did, he got the right league just the wrong team!  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: brexit knight horse on June 23, 2017, 11:20:35 am
Best give Donald Trump a call. I hear there could be a job going.

Listen theres no need to take the mick, somebody accused me of not being able to build a wall and i was setting the record straight. Much in the same way I am sure Alex Revell would like to prove you numptys wrong and begin the season at centre back!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 23, 2017, 11:31:53 am
A situation that I can see happening is that we sign a couple of highly rated youngsters from prem teams on season loans - this centre back from Man Utd for example - but their parent club hangs onto them for the majority of pre season to fulfill the endless amounts of friendlies that they arrange for all of their squads - this in turn doesn't give us the time to work on defensive partnerships or patterns of play.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on June 23, 2017, 11:39:23 am
Another one down - Mark Gillespie Carlisle - keeper who some on here suggested we may be after has signed for Walsall


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40382106


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 23, 2017, 11:43:14 am
Another one down - Mark Gillespie Carlisle - keeper who some on here suggested we may be after has signed for Walsall


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40382106

Has he gone there as second choice or is Etheridge(?) available? He looked decent against us last season


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 23, 2017, 11:45:46 am
It's gone deathly quiet since the update last week that said that we had offers in for all of the 6 players we wanted. I think with the lack of information or movement this week it might be time for another update.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on June 23, 2017, 11:48:48 am
Has he gone there as second choice or is Etheridge(?) available? He looked decent against us last season

Etheridge went somewhere earlier on in the window - Cardiff I think -  so I guess he is his replacement!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 23, 2017, 11:50:50 am
Etheridge went somewhere earlier on in the window - Cardiff I think -  so I guess he is his replacement!

Ah, cheers


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: dannybeaver on June 23, 2017, 12:05:17 pm
According to Sky, Blackburn are in for Dack. He'd be handy as a forward player, previous ties with JED obviously, just unsure if we have the funds to go for him? Gills holding out for 600K +add ons


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Onetouch on June 23, 2017, 12:08:48 pm
Anyone else notice that Cornell is wearing the No. 1 Training top in the fitness pictures.
Have we given up signing a new gk?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 23, 2017, 12:11:49 pm
Anyone else notice that Cornell is wearing the No. 1 Training top in the fitness pictures.
Have we given up signing a new gk?

I bl**dy hope not.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on June 23, 2017, 12:22:15 pm
Anyone else notice that Cornell is wearing the No. 1 Training top in the fitness pictures.
Have we given up signing a new gk?

I highly doubt it, but being the only senior GK on the books I guess it would be hard to justify to him why he hasn't been given the number 1 top, plus it's only for pre season, numbers haven't been announced yet.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 23, 2017, 12:27:25 pm
According to Sky, Blackburn are in for Dack. He'd be handy as a forward player, previous ties with JED obviously, just unsure if we have the funds to go for him? Gills holding out for 600K +add ons

Nut sure what there is to be unsure about, there is no way we have that kind of money to spend


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: dannybeaver on June 23, 2017, 12:38:32 pm
Nut sure what there is to be unsure about, there is no way we have that kind of money to spend

Yeah not really sure myself why I put unsure... at work so typed it out quickly without thinking it through  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on June 23, 2017, 14:41:52 pm
Buchs is not worried.  :)

http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers-defender-buchanan-relaxed-over-recruitment-lull-at-sixfields-1-8022198 (http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers-defender-buchanan-relaxed-over-recruitment-lull-at-sixfields-1-8022198)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on June 23, 2017, 15:03:00 pm
New signing at 16:30


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: sxcobbler on June 23, 2017, 15:05:50 pm
Anyone else notice that Cornell is wearing the No. 1 Training top in the fitness pictures.
Have we given up signing a new gk?

Good God ....if he's N0.1 we've got no chance....get ready for more games like Bury away .

Lastminute(Cobblers).Com here we go again.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 23, 2017, 15:09:46 pm
Good God ....if he's N0.1 we've got no chance....get ready for more games like Bury away .

Lastminute(Cobblers).Com here we go again.

The hysteria on here because someone wore a particular top in training!

Why not wait until the season starts before we all lose our s***?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lift tower on June 23, 2017, 15:20:10 pm
New signing at 16:30
the new "signing" is the announcement that Alex Revell has completed his centre half training.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on June 23, 2017, 15:20:56 pm
I hear that The Samaritans are recruiting more staff in the Northampton area in the lead up to the start of the new season and the closure of the transfer window to help cope with the rush...which end of the telephone will you be on?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 23, 2017, 15:21:39 pm
the new "signing" is the announcement that Alex Revell has completed his centre half training.

+ Hoskins in nets  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: brexit knight horse on June 23, 2017, 15:40:08 pm
very good signing if you ask me, plus according to wikipedia can play in two positions (midfield and attack) which is consistent with my philosophy.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lift tower on June 23, 2017, 15:43:55 pm
welcome dean


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: super-si on June 23, 2017, 16:18:43 pm
As it stands, and excepting that we need 3 central defenders a goalie, things are panning out okay and with some good flexibility. Powell, Hoskins and Bowditch can all play either wide, in the hole or as strikers. Combined with the 'strikers' and midfielders that we have, that is probably a good squad set-up, with some experienced quality and some exciting prospects.

Cornell   GK
Goff (Y)   GK
   
Maloney   RB
Phillips   RB
   
Barnett   CB
   
Buchannan   LB
Smith    LB
   
McWilliams   MF
O'Toole   MF
Taylor   MF
Foley           MF
   
Powell   W/ST
Hoskins   ST/W
Bowditch   ST/W
   
Richards   ST
Revell    ST
Waters   ST
Lobjoit   ST
Iaciofano(Y) ST

There is enough there to attract good men at the back to join the squad


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on June 23, 2017, 16:25:19 pm
Happy with that as a signing, welcome aboard Dean.

Just need a few more people to put pen to paper now and we'll be looking forward optimistically.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Monkey on June 23, 2017, 16:34:59 pm
Looks like we'll be lining up with a 4-2-3-1 formation at the moment. Some good options at full back and the front 4.

3 x CB and 1 x GK aside, we could still probably do with a tough tackling CM.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 23, 2017, 16:48:38 pm
Looks like we'll be lining up with a 4-2-3-1 formation at the moment. Some good options at full back and the front 4.

3 x CB and 1 x GK aside, we could still probably do with a tough tackling CM.


JED has confirmed he wanted six in. Five now remain 3 x CB, 1 x GK and 1 x DM. With Hanley and McCourt also still to leave. Goff and Iaciofano will probably go out on loan even though they have now signed professional contracts. Looks quite promising at the moment.       


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 23, 2017, 19:05:15 pm
Joel Grant has signed for Plymouth Argyle.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Another Pedj on June 23, 2017, 19:51:44 pm
Deny is that relevant?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 23, 2017, 21:29:21 pm
Deny is that relevant?

If you are replying in respect to Grant. He was linked with us in the last week.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Another Pedj on June 23, 2017, 21:48:42 pm
By whom?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 24, 2017, 13:47:40 pm
By whom?

What do you mean, by whom?

Jeremy Casey at the Chron even asked JED about it. Probably an agent trying to get a better deal for his client, but linked none the less. Turned out to be incorrect but so do many more at this time of year.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 24, 2017, 19:56:44 pm
I firmly believe we will sign Mark Bunn.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ajp on June 24, 2017, 20:09:15 pm
Really..? I don't!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 24, 2017, 20:23:29 pm
I firmly believe we will sign Mark Bunn.

Do you have any information to suggest this may be true, or are you just hoping?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 24, 2017, 21:08:29 pm
I'm pretty sure it's wishful thinking on his part but you can but hope.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 24, 2017, 22:56:29 pm
I firmly believe we will sign Mark Bunn.

He is good friends with Insider so any predictions by both bound to be top draw!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ajp on June 25, 2017, 01:46:03 am
He is good friends with Insider so any predictions by both bound to be top draw!

I'm looking forward to seeing Mcaleny then....


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 25, 2017, 04:25:00 am
I'm looking forward to seeing Mcaleny then....
 

He will be at Sixfields by end of August

I see you can't sleep 😴 either😎


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 25, 2017, 08:23:12 am
He is good friends with Insider so any predictions by both bound to be top draw!

A bloke I've never met is one of my good friends, ruddy great news.

Purely wishful thinking on my part, I have no inside knowledge whatsoever.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on June 25, 2017, 12:41:36 pm
Joel Grant has signed for Plymouth Argyle.

He was only linked by people putting 2 + 2 together and getting 7. JED did come out and say we hadn't spoken to him or his agent


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 25, 2017, 13:36:52 pm
He was only linked by people putting 2 + 2 together and getting 7. JED did come out and say we hadn't spoken to him or his agent

It wasn't just plucked out of thin air - there was a report from the Devon press a couple of weeks ago that said we were one of three clubs interested.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tabasco Kid on June 25, 2017, 19:22:27 pm
He was only linked by people putting 2 + 2 together and getting 7.
No he wasnt.

http://www.devonlive.com/exeter-city-s-joel-grant-linked-with-plymouth-northampton-and-oxford-united/story-30381530-detail/story.html


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on June 25, 2017, 20:47:44 pm
A bloke I've never met is one of my good friends, ruddy great news.

Purely wishful thinking on my part, I have no inside knowledge whatsoever.

Inside knowledge? We're signing Ruddy from Norwich?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rach on June 25, 2017, 21:25:07 pm
Inside knowledge? We're signing Ruddy from Norwich?

Signed for PNE


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ectonteynfan on June 25, 2017, 22:20:04 pm
Declan Rudd signed for pne not John ruddy


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rach on June 25, 2017, 22:29:48 pm
My bad!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on June 26, 2017, 04:55:03 am
A bloke I've never met is one of my good friends, ruddy great news.

Purely wishful thinking on my part, I have no inside knowledge whatsoever.
It's more likely we will be signing Canadian darts player John part.
It seems a bit of info from Jeremy Casey may have got misinterpreted.
I still like the idea of John part.
I have no idea who the new goalie will be but I wouldn't banks on it being bunn or at least I don't ruddy think so,it it was I'd be so excited they'd be seaman everywhere.
Il have to Cech out whose available and falls within budget.
Il foster hopes of an experienced goalie but when we find the Heaton we better hope we've chosen the right woodman for the job.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2235 on June 26, 2017, 10:35:02 am
 

He will be at Sixfields by end of August

I see you can't sleep 😴 either😎
Keep up

http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/15367315.Oxford_United_target_Conor_McAleny_joins_Fleetwood_Town/?ref=mac


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on June 26, 2017, 10:54:34 am
It's a good job we play Fleetwood by the end of august then.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 26, 2017, 11:13:19 am
With the new investment I am adding Ronaldo to the rumours.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Monkey on June 26, 2017, 11:19:46 am
With the new investment I am adding Ronaldo to the rumours.

Neymar is more realistic.
http://www.5usport.com/resource


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on June 26, 2017, 11:20:45 am
Keep up

http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/15367315.Oxford_United_target_Conor_McAleny_joins_Fleetwood_Town/?ref=mac

You could hear the sound of that joke flying over your head from my office.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Monkey on June 26, 2017, 11:24:54 am
You could hear the sound of that joke flying over your head from my office.

Office = Bins at the back of Morrisons


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Insider on June 26, 2017, 11:36:02 am

I have however genuinely backed us £100 at 14/1 to win promotion.  



O ye of little faith.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on June 26, 2017, 11:45:15 am
Does this mean we can have Mark Bunn now?  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 26, 2017, 11:48:03 am
It's a good job we play Fleetwood by the end of august then.

Over his head - too many holidays in Italy!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on June 26, 2017, 11:57:52 am
I expect this thread to pick up over the next few days/weeks...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 26, 2017, 11:59:58 am
Keep up

http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/15367315.Oxford_United_target_Conor_McAleny_joins_Fleetwood_Town/?ref=mac

Quote
He will be at Sixfields by end of August

NTFC v Fleetwood 12th August = dozey!!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on June 26, 2017, 12:24:35 pm
No he wasnt.

http://www.devonlive.com/exeter-city-s-joel-grant-linked-with-plymouth-northampton-and-oxford-united/story-30381530-detail/story.html

So that JED said he wasn't interested has no bearing


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: TownOwl on June 26, 2017, 13:12:37 pm
Does this mean we can have Mark Bunn now?  ;D

No, he has potential, but isn't young anymore.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on June 26, 2017, 13:25:26 pm
It is interesting to compare the careers of Joel Grant, a player many on here would have had us sign and Dean Bowditch, a player many on here have sniffed at. Both players fulfill similar roles as striker/midfielders and are a similar age, Grant soon to be 30 and Bowditch just turned 31. Bowditch's 89 goals from 433 compares favorably with Grant's 60 from 370 appearances.

More interestingly Grant has been part of 4 relegations, once with Crewe in 2008 from our division, once with Wycombe in 2011 from our division, and successive relegations with Yeovil in 2013/14, first from the Championship and then from league 1. As far as I can see he has never been part of a promotion team.

By contrast Bowditch has been part of 2 promotions from our division, once with Yeovil and once with MKD, although he was also part of the MKD team that was relegated from the Championship in 2015.

All facts and data taken from Wikipedia whose accuracy I cannot vouch.

I have no axe to grind.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Towcester ntfc on June 26, 2017, 13:47:12 pm
Shame this news didn't come earlier could of used the bigger budget on a proven striker, Still very happy with what we have done so far though, I think a holding midfielder is key. Although not the greatest player the impact that Jason Taylor had on the team when he came is what we need again, a no nonsense player.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 26, 2017, 14:05:52 pm
Shame this news didn't come earlier could of used the bigger budget on a proven striker, Still very happy with what we have done so far though, I think a holding midfielder is key. Although not the greatest player the impact that Jason Taylor had on the team when he came is what we need again, a no nonsense player.

The club would have been in negotiations for a while so there is every chance that we wouldn't have done anything different budget wise. Everyone is always after that elusive 'proven striker' but it is always a bit of a gamble. Looking at who we have at the club now and the goals we scored last season I'm fairly confident that we have enough goals in us to be a upper mid table side. Looking at who we've signed and the fact we've paid money for two it feels like we were operating on a higher budget than last season anyway.

The increase in budget may have come about because we've missed some targets at Centre Back and Goalkeeper. Better to spend in that space, all the best teams are built from the back.

Agree with you on the holding midfielder


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Moultoncobb on June 26, 2017, 14:14:43 pm
The club would have been in negotiations for a while so there is every chance that we wouldn't have done anything different budget wise. Everyone is always after that elusive 'proven striker' but it is always a bit of a ****. Looking at who we have at the club now and the goals we scored last season I'm fairly confident that we have enough goals in us to be a upper mid table side. Looking at who we've signed and the fact we've paid money for two it feels like we were operating on a higher budget than last season anyway.

The increase in budget may have come about because we've missed some targets at Centre Back and Goalkeeper. Better to spend in that space, all the best teams are built from the back.

Agree with you on the holding midfielder

Increased budget could also be because of a sharp rise in home attendances


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on June 26, 2017, 14:27:59 pm
Or because the Chinese have made an investment in the club over and beyond what they paid KT and friends for the 60% shareholding?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on June 26, 2017, 14:46:46 pm
Nut sure what there is to be unsure about, there is no way we have that kind of money to spend

Really intrigued to see what kind of money we do have to spend now...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 26, 2017, 14:51:16 pm
I guess the next few signings will give us an idea if there is real financial clout or just more security and solidity in L1.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on June 26, 2017, 15:15:43 pm
So with todays news these are just the players I'd like to see us sign/would get rid of if I was in charge. Anyone is open to agree or disagree or to even to their own shortlists.

I've probably missed a few but this was just done off the top of my head...

INS:

Mark Bunn
Remie Streete
Aaron Pierre
The that young lad we've been linked with on loan from United
Graham Carey
A proven goal scorer


OUTS:
Raheem Hanley
Matt Taylor
Jak McCourt
Alex Revell
Sam Hoskins (reluctantly) as I don't think he'll feature much this season.
Leon Lobjolt (Loan)

I'd also be tempted to loan out Joe Iaciofano


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: stevecobb on June 26, 2017, 15:33:20 pm
I here we are about to sign our first Chinese player Lee Ping he is good in the air..... :D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 26, 2017, 15:42:18 pm
Really intrigued to see what kind of money we do have to spend now...

Wouldn't it be lovely to see us sign 3 or 4 proven top level League 1 players for decent money. I suspect the increase in budget they have provided will be more in the order or being able to offer our potential Centre Back & Goalkeeper targets an extra £1k a week or something.

Interested in this separate budget for recruiting and developing younger players, could see more players like Smith and Waters join with a view to selling them on in a few years.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 26, 2017, 15:48:17 pm
Old Jezza Casey has just said the player budget has been increased but there won't be any stupid splashing of cash.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on June 26, 2017, 15:56:33 pm
That's reassuring
It wouldn't be the cobblers without free transfers and loans


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on June 26, 2017, 18:01:43 pm
That's reassuring
It wouldn't be the cobblers without free transfers and loans

There is nothing wrong be being sensible.. I'm sure the deals that are on the table for the five other players with still be there, although they may well ask for more money with this news. I doubt JED will be changing his plans too much, not in this window anyway. I guess we will just have to wait and see


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on June 27, 2017, 07:45:01 am
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/playing-budget-will-increase-but-cobblers-won-t-be-splashing-stupid-cash-1-8026857

“We are not going to go out and spend money on players,” said Thomas, who remains chairman and will continue to run the club as the Sixfields structure will not be altered. “It might give us a bit more movement in some of our negotiations, but only to a level."

So more wages for freebies then?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on June 27, 2017, 07:51:17 am
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/playing-budget-will-increase-but-cobblers-won-t-be-splashing-stupid-cash-1-8026857

“We are not going to go out and spend money on players,” said Thomas, who remains chairman and will continue to run the club as the Sixfields structure will not be altered. “It might give us a bit more movement in some of our negotiations, but only to a level."

So more wages for freebies then?

It makes sense to be fair, there's still loads of really good players out there on free transfers that would massively improve the squad, Kelvin seems a sensible man and won't pay over the odds for players... I hope


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 27, 2017, 07:54:11 am
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/playing-budget-will-increase-but-cobblers-won-t-be-splashing-stupid-cash-1-8026857

“We are not going to go out and spend money on players,” said Thomas, who remains chairman and will continue to run the club as the Sixfields structure will not be altered. “It might give us a bit more movement in some of our negotiations, but only to a level."

So more wages for freebies then?

That would mostly be my take on it. However I would hazard a guess that if we were looking to buy a player for a small fee (say £50k) and his club were digging their heels in for a bit more (say £90k) this could unlock that deal. Pure guesswork on my behalf.

Don' forget we've paid money for 2 players already this summer. KT could simply be saying don't expect us to drop £250,000+ on a player all of a sudden


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on June 27, 2017, 08:03:02 am
That would mostly be my take on it. However I would hazard a guess that if we were looking to buy a player for a small fee (say £50k) and his club were digging their heels in for a bit more (say £90k) this could unlock that deal. Pure guesswork on my behalf.

Don' forget we've paid money for 2 players already this summer. KT could simply be saying don't expect us to drop £250,000+ on a player all of a sudden
I'd have hoped this investment would take us to the next level.
With Peterborough bidding £400,000 for players and Oxford able to bid £300,000 for a defender,mk dons buying a £300,000 striker,you'll have to excuse me if I'm not seeing the progression if all we can do is buy players for £50,000(we paid that for tom youngs a decade ago)
We are at the moment a league two club masquerading as a league one club financially as the above shows.
If all the spin about putting the club on the map etc etc is to prove more than hollow rhetoric may I suggest we need to be in the ball park with our neighbours.
I can't see there being any change to the quality of player we can afford even after this much lauded takeover.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 27, 2017, 08:11:04 am
I would imagine that this might make the likes of Aaron Pierre, remie streete and dare I say it mark bunn more within our reach.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Fred_NTFC on June 27, 2017, 08:15:57 am
Shoemaker, mate. We were taken over recently. In fact it feels like only yesterday. Actually, it was literally yesterday.

You are going off on rants that have absolutely no basis because virtually no-one knows what the future holds until we receive some more detailed information. What is likely is that we're in a stronger position to develop than two days ago. You have every right to be cautious, after our recent financial fiascos at least our support will be quick to ask questions - however we have a chairman who seems to be a really decent chap & that counts for an awful lot in these developments.

Not every takeover is by billionaires. We are small-fry as a club. The fact that any foreign investor wants to put a little money is shows the quite remarkable grip that English football has abroad. Knowing KT, it's almost certain an Open Forum will be held where you'll get to demand that we waltz our way up the leagues.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 27, 2017, 08:16:27 am
I'd have hoped this investment would take us to the next level.
With Peterborough bidding £400,000 for players and Oxford able to bid £300,000 for a defender,mk dons buying a £300,000 striker,you'll have to excuse me if I'm not seeing the progression if all we can do is buy players for £50,000(we paid that for tom youngs a decade ago)
We are at the moment a league two club masquerading as a league one club financially as the above shows.
If all the spin about putting the club on the map etc etc is to prove more than hollow rhetoric may I suggest we need to be in the ball park with our neighbours.
I can't see there being any change to the quality of player we can afford even after this much lauded takeover.

I do take the point your making and think it is fair enough but what you have done is cite a few examples of clubs in our league signing players for that kind of money but there are plenty of others who put good squads together without spending those sums on one player.

The reality is that none of us know at the minute what this partnership means for our club, we'll all watch closely I'm sure.

My view, as I've said a few times, is that I personally find it encouraging that this hasn't all come around with great fanfare and promises of £millions being spent and promotions galore - those are the takeovers that always seem to go wrong very very quickly!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Fred_NTFC on June 27, 2017, 08:17:14 am
Anyway, let's get back on track with this thread.

John Terry & Mark Bunn are signing tomorrow. For sure.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on June 27, 2017, 08:25:19 am
Shoemaker, mate. We were taken over recently. In fact it feels like only yesterday. Actually, it was literally yesterday.

You are going off on rants that have absolutely no basis because virtually no-one knows what the future holds until we receive some more detailed information. What is likely is that we're in a stronger position to develop than two days ago. You have every right to be cautious, after our recent financial fiascos at least our support will be quick to ask questions - however we have a chairman who seems to be a really decent chap & that counts for an awful lot in these developments.

Not every takeover is by billionaires. We are small-fry as a club. The fact that any foreign investor wants to put a little money is shows the quite remarkable grip that English football has abroad. Knowing KT, it's almost certain an Open Forum will be held where you'll get to demand that we waltz our way up the leagues.


I'm not demanding a waltz up the leagues(we'd be straight back down as the infrastructure isn't there yet)
What I'm asking is the correlation regards quotes such as putting the club on the map followed by we will not be spending cash...
Two quotes in 24 hours that do not tally
Is I've intimated our three nearest neighbours can all look down on us financially and buy players we can only dream of....
We get taken over to take us to the next level/put the club on the map and then quote we will not be spending money....
How does that actually take us to the next level or put us on the map.
We must be the only club who can be taken over and still not be able to compete financially with our neighbours......!!!
Maybe I'm missing something but I'm only responding to the quotes from the club/chairman.
It'll be very interesting to see our forthcoming transfer activity!!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on June 27, 2017, 08:26:20 am
I'd have hoped this investment would take us to the next level.
With Peterborough bidding £400,000 for players and Oxford able to bid £300,000 for a defender,mk dons buying a £300,000 striker,you'll have to excuse me if I'm not seeing the progression if all we can do is buy players for £50,000(we paid that for tom youngs a decade ago)
We are at the moment a league two club masquerading as a league one club financially as the above shows.
If all the spin about putting the club on the map etc etc is to prove more than hollow rhetoric may I suggest we need to be in the ball park with our neighbours.
I can't see there being any change to the quality of player we can afford even after this much lauded takeover.

Hope you are better Shoey?

Your opinion is based on what?
I am being optimistic and pessimistic in equal measure at the moment until it settles and we see evidence of how, when and to what they are going to finance (including amounts) within the club.
Give them a chance to get their feet under the table before you start criticising something that they haven't been able to show yet.

Staying in this division at the moment is the priority, then we hopefully go on from there.  Getting into the Championship before we are ready, although we wouldn't turn it down, may prove to not to be the best plan in the immediate short term.
It doesn't matter how much money is available, the complete fix will not happen tomorrow.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Fred_NTFC on June 27, 2017, 08:32:32 am
I'm not demanding a waltz up the leagues(we'd be straight back down as the infrastructure isn't there yet)
What I'm asking is the correlation regards quotes such as putting the club on the map followed by we will not be spending cash...
Two quotes in 24 hours that do not tally
Is I've intimated our three nearest neighbours can all look down on us financially and buy players we can only dream of....
We get taken over to take us to the next level/put the club on the map and then quote we will not be spending money....
How does that actually take us to the next level or put us on the map.
We must be the only club who can be taken over and still not be able to compete financially with our neighbours......!!!
Maybe I'm missing something but I'm only responding to the quotes from the club/chairman.
It'll be very interesting to see our forthcoming transfer activity!!

Below the Championship I think you'll find there are very few big money transfers with the odd exceptions, some of which you've noted. If you have money to spend, you don't go announcing it to the whole world because inevitably, the price will go up. Just because Kelvin Thomas is being coy, doesn't mean we don't have funds available. In fact, he's already spoken of an increase in budget. You don't need to go splashing millions of pounds in transfer funds to be promoted to the Championship else Yeovil wouldn't have managed it.

Let's remind ourselves of what division Peterborough are in. They have also bought players after receiving large amounts of money for those leaving, which makes the plans we have to develop youngsters sound like the right sort of strategy.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2235 on June 27, 2017, 08:40:43 am
Over his head - too many holidays in Italy!
Conceded, straight over my dozy head. Btw no holiday in Italy all work.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 27, 2017, 08:52:21 am
Below the Championship I think you'll find there are very few big money transfers with the odd exceptions, some of which you've noted. If you have money to spend, you don't go announcing it to the whole world because inevitably, the price will go up. Just because Kelvin Thomas is being coy, doesn't mean we don't have funds available. In fact, he's already spoken of an increase in budget. You don't need to go splashing millions of pounds in transfer funds to be promoted to the Championship else Yeovil wouldn't have managed it.

Let's remind ourselves of what division Peterborough are in. They have also bought players after receiving large amounts of money for those leaving, which makes the plans we have to develop youngsters sound like the right sort of strategy.

Fred, stop talking sense mate.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 27, 2017, 09:09:01 am
Shoemaker, mate. We were taken over recently. In fact it feels like only yesterday. Actually, it was literally yesterday.

You are going off on rants that have absolutely no basis because virtually no-one knows what the future holds until we receive some more detailed information. What is likely is that we're in a stronger position to develop than two days ago. You have every right to be cautious, after our rece

Not every takeover is by billionaires. We are small-fry as a club.  .....etc


Good post


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: TownOwl on June 27, 2017, 12:29:28 pm
Always amazes me. Certain people want us to compete with clubs splashing out 300k on players, but the same people accept that it's too early to be promoted and stability is required.

If we were spending £300k on players, I'd be wanting some serious answers about why we were still hanging around in League 1 like p*sh and MK.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on June 27, 2017, 17:56:47 pm
I would say the comparison with the transfer fees paid/offered by Oxford, Peterborough and MK Dons is slightly misleading as the reason these three clubs can pay this money is more to do with the massive amount of money they have received in transfer income. Oxford sold Roofe & O'Dowda last summer for more than £4M, MK Dons got an initial £5M for Deli Ali and have been regularly receiving six figure payments for his England caps while Peterborough have sold Assombalonga, Gayle & Washington for over £14M.

What this extra money should do is maybe allow us to compete in terms of wages for those promising young players released from premier league clubs and afford transfer fees for up and coming non league players and maybe if some of these turn out to be a success we and we can rake in the money that these clubs have then we could use part of it to offer the fees they are.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on June 27, 2017, 18:00:26 pm
I would say the comparison with the transfer fees paid/offered by Oxford, Peterborough and MK Dons is slightly misleading as the reason these three clubs can pay this money is more to do with the massive amount of money they have received in transfer income. Oxford sold Roofe & O'Dowda last summer for more than £4M, MK Dons got an initial £5M for Deli Ali and have been regularly receiving six figure payments for his England caps while Peterborough have sold Assombalonga, Gayle & Washington for over £14M.

What this extra money should do is maybe allow us to compete in terms of wages for those promising young players released from premier league clubs and afford transfer fees for up and coming non league players and maybe if some of these turn out to be a success we and we can rake in the money that these clubs have then we could use part of it to offer the fees they are.

Let's see where we are in January



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on June 28, 2017, 09:25:11 am
Would expect one or two centre backs to have signed within the next week.

With the increase in playing budget, would it be too much to dream for Bunn, Pierre and Streete...?! I imagine this must be the wishlist of most Cobblers fans now.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on June 28, 2017, 09:33:52 am
it isn't going to happen - we aren't suddenly going to start throwing £10k a week for people like bunn around.

i would think that JED has an offer on the table for his next 5 targets, that might be slightly improved if needs be, or pushed through quicker with the money available - but that will be it.

if it comes to it in january and we are flying high, or struggling there would be additional investment but other than that i think its a case of slow and steady wins the race.

might mean better quality of loans coming in - or no loans at all!?

football.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 28, 2017, 09:41:43 am
Would expect one or two centre backs to have signed within the next week.

With the increase in playing budget, would it be too much to dream for Bunn, Pierre and Streete...?! I imagine this must be the wishlist of most Cobblers fans now.

I've been advocating streete and Pierre primarily because they seem to be at the top end of free agency in the centre back position and we are looking for centre backs - whether either of them are the right kind of centre back we need remains to be seen, I know Pierre is a big unit but not great on the ball and if we are looking at Barnett as a starter he is very similar by all accounts.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on June 28, 2017, 09:45:32 am
I'm very intrigued to see who our first signing will be since the news broke.

I sort of agree regarding Bunn, I can't see us throwing silly money around, hopefully he'd sign here for less wages just to get his foot In the door incase we do start climbing up the league ladder.

Pierre and Streete should now be attainable but I'd suspect that Pierre has the bigger clubs in this division after him and maybe a few Championship clubs interested.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on June 28, 2017, 09:45:45 am
I've been advocating streete and Pierre primarily because they seem to be at the top end of free agency in the centre back position and we are looking for centre backs - whether either of them are the right kind of centre back we need remains to be seen, I know Pierre is a big unit but not great on the ball and if we are looking at Barnett as a starter he is very similar by all accounts.

Having a defender who's good with the ball at his feet is a luxury at this level, the priority must be that they can actually DEFEND which is something we've lacked recently!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on June 28, 2017, 10:21:30 am
Well it won't be Jake Buxton who has been mentioned previously as I thought he has gone back to Burton

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40429170


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on June 28, 2017, 10:24:12 am
On a side note. A Grimsby fan I work seem to think they're signing Revell off us...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: dannybeaver on June 28, 2017, 10:30:51 am
On a side note. A Grimsby fan I work seem to think they're signing Revell off us...

http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/who-names-being-linked-move-102835

Just a mention from the Grimsby Telegraph... they also mentioned Gavin Massey who has just passed a medical at Wigan.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on June 28, 2017, 10:34:53 am
http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/who-names-being-linked-move-102835

Just a mention from the Grimsby Telegraph... they also mentioned Gavin Massey who has just passed a medical at Wigan.

Adam Chicksen has also already signed elsewhere - but I see Paul Wilkinson is assistant manager there so maybe some truth - not sure how they would manage wages?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on June 28, 2017, 11:00:51 am
It's massively important that we get the goalkeeper and the centre half position right.. with the extra money now available this should now be a little easier.

A lot of talk about the likes of Mark Bunn etc... but now on the face of it with this new partnership onboard we can offer a longer deal so I guess if you said to a player ( we can offer you) x amount on a 3 year contract most players would snap your hand off for that type sercuity.

So it's not necessarily wages we can offer but length of contact which will give the club a lot more contanuity going forward.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on June 28, 2017, 11:31:32 am
On a side note. A Grimsby fan I work seem to think they're signing Revell off us...

I also read somewhere that Steve Evans is looking to sign another striker so that could be a possibility.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on June 28, 2017, 12:08:00 pm
I can't see that a competitive squad needs both Revell and Richards. Two similar players of pretty much the same age in the autumn of their careers. If we can offload Revell and bring in someone like Michael Smith from Portsmouth this can only enhance the balance of the squad.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 28, 2017, 12:28:23 pm
I can't see that a competitive squad needs both Revell and Richards. Two similar players of pretty much the same age in the autumn of their careers. If we can offload Revell and bring in someone like Michael Smith from Portsmouth this can only enhance the balance of the squad.

Not sure I am following your logic here, the squad is unbalanced with Rico and Revell so we should ship Revell out and bring in a very similar player?

Is it just the age thing that's the problem, if so why advocate shipping out the younger of the two?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on June 28, 2017, 12:50:20 pm
The fact that Richards was offered a one year contract by JED as soon as the season ended suggests that he still thinks he has something to offer. Also it is no coincidence that performances and results improved once M.Smith arrived on loan. Although his goal scoring ability may not yet be the best he was pretty successful at Swindon with a goalscoring ratio of 1 in 3. And the fact he is younger and more mobile does matter looking forward. Otherwise we will get to the end of season with Revell and Richards both being released together and having to start recruitment again from scratch. So from a continuity point of view it would make sense to have someone already established in the squad for the start of the following season. It doesn't need to be Smith but someone at least as good if not better.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 28, 2017, 12:56:35 pm
But you're making the assumption that JED doesn't believe Revell has something to offer.

Revell got injured in JEDs first game in charge, we'll never know if the performances and results would have been just the same with him in the side over Smith. Also, for all the sticks to beat Revell with I'm not sure a lack of mobility is one of them.

Understand your point from a continuity perspective although, with Revell a year younger than Rico who's to say he wont get an extra year just like Rico did this year, it isn't a given that they will both be off at the end of the season.

In many ways it seems that it could be wise to use them both to fill the one slot and rotate them to lessen the workload on them as the season goes on - of course if they are both on top level wages in the squad then the money could be used better elsewhere but I have no idea if that is the case or not.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on June 28, 2017, 13:08:27 pm
I've got nothing against Revell, I think he did pretty well in the first half of the season. I just think if an offer came to sell him on I'd probably take it and try and find a younger replacement to compete with Rico and possibly save wages at the same time. I just don't see the combination of Revell and Richards playing together working at all.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on June 28, 2017, 13:22:20 pm
https://twitter.com/theflzone/status/880052031976869888

Mark Bunn set to sign for NTFC according to this twitter account... they seem to be quite reliable.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Raz on June 28, 2017, 13:23:33 pm
A couple of Twitter accounts are saying that Bunn back to NTFC is imminent. I follow both accounts and they're usually very reliable.

https://twitter.com/SkyPete0/status/880047441567002625

https://twitter.com/TransferCentreL/status/880052718773178368


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Towcester ntfc on June 28, 2017, 13:24:33 pm
https://twitter.com/theflzone/status/880052031976869888

Mark Bunn set to sign for NTFC according to this twitter account... they seem to be quite reliable.

Not saying this is true but i have been following this account for a very long time and i would say almost every deal they suggest usually happens.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on June 28, 2017, 13:26:44 pm
Brilliant news if true


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Towcester ntfc on June 28, 2017, 13:33:57 pm
Guys, it isn't true someone has made a fake account copying the reliable account, SportsPeteO is the real account this bunn rumour has come from SkyPete0 the fake account


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Razor on June 28, 2017, 13:37:16 pm
Yep fake news unfortunately.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on June 28, 2017, 13:39:42 pm
I doubt we will sign anyone that high profile
Someone young on loan is more likely.
Shouldn't have long to wait though as we are in desperate need of a defence!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: rebelspawn on June 28, 2017, 13:40:31 pm
Guys, it isn't true someone has made a fake account copying the reliable account, SportsPeteO is the real account this bunn rumour has come from SkyPete0 the fake account

The Skypete one looks dodgy but the other 2 have many 1000's of followers, so i am not sure. Others have also said they have found them reliable in the past


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Towcester ntfc on June 28, 2017, 13:42:39 pm
Skypete is reliable, that account you saw is the fake account of him, the other accounts have taken this information thinking skypete tweeted this 


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Towcester ntfc on June 28, 2017, 13:44:41 pm
Skypete is reliable, that account you saw is the fake account of him, the other accounts have taken this information thinking skypete tweeted this 

The transfer accounts source thier info from this account https://twitter.com/SportsPeteO
This is the fake account which triggered the rumour https://twitter.com/SkyPete0


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: rebelspawn on June 28, 2017, 13:46:30 pm
Skypete is reliable, that account you saw is the fake account of him, the other accounts have taken this information thinking skypete tweeted this 

Seems you are likely right, the timestamps back this up. that's a shame...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 28, 2017, 13:57:24 pm
I've got nothing against Revell, I think he did pretty well in the first half of the season. I just think if an offer came to sell him on I'd probably take it and try and find a younger replacement to compete with Rico and possibly save wages at the same time. I just don't see the combination of Revell and Richards playing together working at all.

I think we probably broadly agree on this. IF an offer came in for Revell - on the assumption that he may be one of our higher earner - I would also take it and try for Smith if he is available. And I completely agree I don't want Rico and Revell to be a pairing ever again, thankfully we have more options now. However to compete for the Target Man role and back each other up through the season I'm fairly happy with them as the option.

There just seems to be a lot of 2+2=1500 going on this summer with Mansfield, Evans & Revell. In the same way that Sheffield United were going to sign half our squad last summer (they didn't) and we were going to sign all these players that JED had at Gillingham (we haven't...so far)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on June 28, 2017, 14:00:45 pm
Gregg Wylde has signed for Plymouth for anyone intrested!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40430397


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on June 28, 2017, 14:32:13 pm
Jack Marriott Luton to Peterborough £400K
James Collins Crawley to Luton £250k
Some transfers of interest.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Quintonside on June 28, 2017, 16:54:28 pm
Jack Marriott Luton to Peterborough £400K
James Collins Crawley to Luton £250k
Some transfers of interest.

250K for Collins?  That is a ridiculous fee!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: cobbler_rob on June 28, 2017, 17:06:02 pm
I think we probably broadly agree on this. IF an offer came in for Revell - on the assumption that he may be one of our higher earner - I would also take it and try for Smith if he is available. And I completely agree I don't want Rico and Revell to be a pairing ever again, thankfully we have more options now. However to compete for the Target Man role and back each other up through the season I'm fairly happy with them as the option.

There just seems to be a lot of 2+2=1500 going on this summer with Mansfield, Evans & Revell. In the same way that Sheffield United were going to sign half our squad last summer (they didn't) and we were going to sign all these players that JED had at Gillingham (we haven't...so far)

I think it would make sense to offload Revell if someone came into him and replace with a younger version. i like him but with Rico and Revell (both 34) and Bowditch (31) we have a very old forward line and the only other options are the youngsters and Waters who hasn't played at this level before.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: pattcobb on June 28, 2017, 17:08:37 pm
I think it would make sense to offload Revell if someone came into him and replace with a younger version. i like him but with Rico and Revell (both 34) and Bowditch (31) we have a very old forward line and the only other options are the youngsters and Waters who hasn't played at this level before.
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Rico is the better player so yeah offload Revell if possible. If he stays fine but may be down the pecking order.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on June 28, 2017, 17:18:24 pm
I see in the jack Marriott to Peterborough article their chairman says they turned down an offer from Bristol Rovers for Tom Nichols, if he was available and we have this extra money then he is a player I wouldn't mind seeing us put in a bid for.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 28, 2017, 17:36:49 pm
Pretty sure we don't have that sort of extra money.

Didn't they only just sign him last season? Their turnover of players is a bit silly.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on June 28, 2017, 18:56:49 pm
I think we could do with some extra investment.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Adam-NTFC on June 28, 2017, 21:05:03 pm
Jack Marriott Luton to Peterborough £400K
James Collins Crawley to Luton £250k
Some transfers of interest.

Went to school with Jack and played alongside him for years. Pains me to see him sign for them.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 29, 2017, 10:41:07 am
What is left to get?

Goalkeeper.
Centre Backs x 2/3
Defensive Midfielder


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 29, 2017, 10:47:54 am
What is left to get?

Goalkeeper.
Centre Backs x 2/3
Defensive Midfielder


That's what is left on JEDs list. I think the Goalkeeper, 2 of the Centre Backs and the Defensive Midfielder need to be first team level - better than what we already have basically. For the 3rd Centre Back would be good to see us bring in a younger prospect who can provide decent cover to the other 3.

Quite a challenging list I think, let's hope this week's news helps clear the path a little


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Towcester ntfc on June 29, 2017, 10:54:45 am
What is left to get?

Goalkeeper.
Centre Backs x 2/3
Defensive Midfielder


Defensive midfielder is key for me need a no nonsense tackling midfielder to do the dirty work.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on June 29, 2017, 11:20:02 am
i think those 5 were coming in anyway.

probably the extra cash means we can offer longer contracts than other clubs?! or a slightly increased offer.

i would think there would be room then for a real matchwinner in the squad, who can make a difference when we need it a la Sir Richard of Holmes.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on June 29, 2017, 11:20:42 am
Defensive midfielder is key for me need a no nonsense tackling midfielder to do the dirty work.

I was hoping at the start of the summer that we'd try and sign Stephen Dawson who went to Bury, always liked the look of him whenever he's played against us, fits that bill of the battling midfielder that will run though a brick wall.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on June 29, 2017, 12:20:41 pm
A busy afternoon transfer wise........?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ajp on June 29, 2017, 12:22:43 pm
A busy afternoon transfer wise........?

Not according to JC


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 29, 2017, 12:27:26 pm
Can't see much happening until July.

Hope they surprise us though!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Towcester ntfc on June 29, 2017, 13:26:29 pm
I would imagine JED will want most if not all of his targets before they go to Spain


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on June 29, 2017, 13:29:43 pm
I would imagine JED will want most if not all of his targets before they go to Spain
You'd hope so
I can see us struggling in the matches out there with only Leon barnett in central defence!!
When does the plane leave anyway?
Does anyone know(other than the pilot 👩‍✈️ )


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on June 29, 2017, 13:37:48 pm
You'd hope so
I can see us struggling in the matches out there with only Leon barnett in central defence!!
When does the plane leave anyway?
Does anyone know(other than the pilot 👩‍✈️ )

one match


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 29, 2017, 15:56:43 pm
Tom Flanagan would be a good signing. Has left Burton after rejecting a contract offer. 25 years old and can play anywhere along the back line. Probably looking at staying in the Championship though to help continue his international career with Northern Ireland.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 29, 2017, 16:18:54 pm
Tom Flanagan would be a good signing. Has left Burton after rejecting a contract offer. 25 years old and can play anywhere along the back line. Probably looking at staying in the Championship though to help continue his international career with Northern Ireland.

Now that is a good shout! I hope that these players realize it is only a matter of time before we get to the Championship ::)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 29, 2017, 16:28:27 pm
Now that is a good shout! I hope that these players realize it is only a matter of time before we get to the Championship ::)

What's a good shout? That we are going to sign him or he will stay in the Championship?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 29, 2017, 16:34:17 pm
What's a good shout? That we are going to sign him or he will stay in the Championship?

Leave it to you to decide ::). Let me know in yr own time.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 29, 2017, 16:35:14 pm
Leave it to you to decide ::). Let me know in yr own time.

 ::) ::)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 29, 2017, 16:41:00 pm
Leave it to you to decide ::). Let me know in yr own time.

Everbrite - please look at the title of the thread.

I have named a player who plays in a position we are looking to cover, he would be a good signing but probably out of our reach. Have you got a problem with that?   


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: tcobb on June 29, 2017, 17:17:04 pm
Tomorrow is the last payday for those players whose contracts have not been renewed. Monday they are all unemployed. Might be a few signings next week.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on June 29, 2017, 18:00:50 pm
Tomorrow is the last payday for those players whose contracts have not been renewed. Monday they are all unemployed. Might be a few signings next week.

Problem is that most of these players have probably already known for 8 weeks that they are going to be unemployed from tomorrow....if they had anything about them they'd have tried to get themselves fixed up by now surely?

Every day after tomorrow without a club is a day with no income for them....it's not like they didn't see it coming! I can't see a raft of players suddenly becoming available.....they've been there since their respective clubs announced their retained lists.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on June 29, 2017, 19:47:22 pm
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/transfer-news/rumour-mill-coventry-city-defender-13203178

Might want to stay local... seems to fit the profile of what we're looking for. Young lower league talent...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 29, 2017, 19:47:53 pm
Problem is that most of these players have probably already known for 8 weeks that they are going to be unemployed from tomorrow....if they had anything about them they'd have tried to get themselves fixed up by now surely?

Every day after tomorrow without a club is a day with no income for them....it's not like they didn't see it coming! I can't see a raft of players suddenly becoming available.....they've been there since their respective clubs announced their retained lists.

It's not really that simple though is it, there's a multitude of reasons that a player hasn't secured a deal / club haven't secured targets yet. A player being available next week is no reflection on their ability. By way of example Adam Smith (who most would have kept) and Remi Streete (who a lot have put on their wish list) will both be "unemployed" come Monday, barring any deal in the next couple of days.

I know League 1 players aren't on mega money but I doubt a week or so out of contract will worry them too much.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on June 29, 2017, 20:45:40 pm
The simple answer is most players have been talking to clubs for a while but i would guess at the minute a good few are probably pricing themselves out of a move at the moment.

Players and clubs will get desperate as the weeks tick on and may want to meet the offers on the table, its a massive game of poker. 



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 29, 2017, 22:00:50 pm
Everbrite - please look at the title of the thread.

I have named a player who plays in a position we are looking to cover, he would be a good signing but probably out of our reach. Have you got a problem with that?   

I thought your suggestion was good - a good shout they say on here. Sounds if you are a bit touchy at the moment.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: defender on June 30, 2017, 07:46:31 am
 At lrast three centre backs PLEASE.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on June 30, 2017, 08:38:43 am
A season long loan deal for Cargill from Bournemouth looks a real possibility now that they've just signed Ake from Chelsea on a perm deal...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 30, 2017, 09:27:42 am
A season long loan deal for Cargill from Bournemouth looks a real possibility now that they've just signed Ake from Chelsea on a perm deal...

If they are going to let him go on loan surely they would want him to go to the Championship given they made lots of noises about him being in their first team squad when he went back last season.

Don't know a lot about the lad, never seen him but plenty seem keen on him so hopefully he is one we might pull out of the bag.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 30, 2017, 10:03:32 am
Chron story says no signings until next week...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: defender on June 30, 2017, 10:07:34 am
Chron story says no signings until next week...
            Interesting.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Towcester ntfc on June 30, 2017, 10:29:08 am
Not sure if true but saw somewhere that the FFP resets on the 1st of July so club may be delaying until next week so they comply or have more room for spending under this seasons FFP

FFP - financial fair play


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: tcobb on June 30, 2017, 11:16:21 am
That wouldn't come into play. As none of the new players are officially NTFC players in till 1st July anyway, even those already training with the club.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on June 30, 2017, 11:28:12 am
Michael Turner from Norwich - Southend are favourite but we are intrested I hear


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on June 30, 2017, 11:31:22 am
Michael Turner from Norwich - Southend are favourite but we are intrested I hear
Unlikely
He is on a pre season training camp in Spain with Southend.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on June 30, 2017, 11:54:34 am
Unlikely
He is on a pre season training camp in Spain with Southend.

I suspect we will have a number of unsigned players on our pre-season trip to Spain as trilaists??

I'm not saying he won't sign for Southend, I was told they are favourites to sign him, but been told we have/are going to have dialogue.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 30, 2017, 11:59:04 am
Michael Turner from Norwich - Southend are favourite but we are intrested I hear

He is 33yrs! Has had quite a few clubs albeit in the higher divisions.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: FezNTFC on June 30, 2017, 12:11:34 pm
He is 33yrs! Has had quite a few clubs albeit in the higher divisions.


Ian Taylor was 37 and Sean Dyche was 35 when we signed them, both very successful for us.

Turner at 33 is a mere pup ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on June 30, 2017, 12:16:55 pm
It'd take some front to go on southends Spanish pre season camp and then sign for someone else!!
It's a done deal for Southend and a very good signing imo
If we were in for him we have missed out.
We go again.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on June 30, 2017, 12:41:03 pm
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/we-won-t-be-the-big-spenders-says-cobblers-boss-edinburgh-1-8033786

Sound like we haven't missed out on any targets yet, and have had agents (?) offering players who may have previously been out of our price range / not interested in joining us:

"The Town boss has been chasing five targeted players for most of the summer, and hinted he will be continuing to try to tie up those deals, as well as now being able to add another couple of bodies."

“You don’t want to be hasty, as all of a sudden you’re getting phone calls from people you perhaps might not have got them from."


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on June 30, 2017, 13:03:11 pm
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/we-won-t-be-the-big-spenders-says-cobblers-boss-edinburgh-1-8033786

Sound like we haven't missed out on any targets yet, and have had agents (?) offering players who may have previously been out of our price range / not interested in joining us:

"The Town boss has been chasing five targeted players for most of the summer, and hinted he will be continuing to try to tie up those deals, as well as now being able to add another couple of bodies."

“You don’t want to be hasty, as all of a sudden you’re getting phone calls from people you perhaps might not have got them from."

Yeah but that doesn't fit the rhetoric that we have missed out on our targets!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on June 30, 2017, 13:19:02 pm
Yeah but that doesn't fit the rhetoric that we have missed out on our targets!

But who to believe??


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 30, 2017, 13:40:46 pm
It'd take some front to go on southends Spanish pre season camp and then sign for someone else!!
It's a done deal for Southend and a very good signing imo
If we were in for him we have missed out.
We go again.

It might take some front but would hardly be unheard of in Football would it.

All that aside he may well have been a target for JED - indeed he may well still be - but it is just speculation isn't it?

Let's see who we end up with and then how that squad performs, no need for the depression to hit just yet


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on June 30, 2017, 13:53:16 pm
I thought your suggestion was good - a good shout they say on here. Sounds if you are a bit touchy at the moment.

If you thought my suggestion was good, why was the need for the rolling eyes?  ::)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on June 30, 2017, 14:07:36 pm
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/we-won-t-be-the-big-spenders-says-cobblers-boss-edinburgh-1-8033786

Sound like we haven't missed out on any targets yet, and have had agents (?) offering players who may have previously been out of our price range / not interested in joining us:

"The Town boss has been chasing five targeted players for most of the summer, and hinted he will be continuing to try to tie up those deals, as well as now being able to add another couple of bodies."

“You don’t want to be hasty, as all of a sudden you’re getting phone calls from people you perhaps might not have got them from."

Like a lottery winner fending off all the begging letters...
If we weren't good enough then, we're too good for you now.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on June 30, 2017, 15:25:14 pm
Ian Taylor was 37 and Sean Dyche was 35 when we signed them, both very successful for us.

Turner at 33 is a mere pup ;D

Carlyle was no pup either! I thought that the policy (or even a suggestion on here) was to recruit slightly younger players as opposed to the 30+. After all we have quite a few golden oldies on the books.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on June 30, 2017, 15:32:04 pm
Carlyle was no pup either! I thought that the policy (or even a suggestion on here) was to recruit slightly younger players as opposed to the 30+. After all we have quite a few golden oldies on the books.

There was a line in Thomas' statement to the effect of there being a separate budget to purchase and develop younger players. I'd imagine the first team recruitment policy will still be to get the best we can for the here and now.

We need 3 central defenders, with Barnett on the books I would think we could carry another one 30+. As long as the other two are maybe one mid to late 20s and a younger backup


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Baby Bear on July 01, 2017, 07:15:59 am
We're probably gonna end up signing Ben Williams and Adam el abd on Monday aren't we?  :-\


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 01, 2017, 08:48:22 am
We're probably gonna end up signing Ben Williams and Adam el abd on Monday aren't we?  :-\
I'd say that's more like us
Mind you mark bunn and John terry are available ::)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 01, 2017, 09:10:10 am
Regan poole, to come in this week, on a season long loan.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 01, 2017, 09:37:19 am
Regan poole, to come in this week, on a season long loan.

As I've said before if this is the case I would hope that we have him for all pre-season, often prem clubs keep their youngsters for the hundreds of friendlies they have arranged.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 01, 2017, 10:28:07 am
As I've said before if this is the case I would hope that we have him for all pre-season, often prem clubs keep their youngsters for the hundreds of friendlies they have arranged.

Tadasco said this (coming?) week; not a week/day or two before season starts.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 01, 2017, 12:10:25 pm
Tadasco said this (coming?) week; not a week/day or two before season starts.
You should bear in mind, that the title of the thread is wishlist.  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 01, 2017, 12:38:02 pm
You should bear in mind, that the title of the thread is wishlist.  ;D

Doesn't matter could apply to most threads. Sounds like you are getting slightly cold feet on this 'deal'?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 01, 2017, 12:46:04 pm
If you thought my suggestion was good, why was the need for the rolling eyes?  ::)

Ok give up


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 01, 2017, 13:03:22 pm
Adam El-Abd looks a strong possibility. Played for JED before, experienced along with Barnett but only 32 years old. Then add to that two young loan players, hopefully these will be Poole and Cargill and we should have a good mix of youth and experience.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 01, 2017, 13:50:39 pm
Is el-abd a serious rumour - I was hoping it was just a name being plucked from thin air just because he's been released a year early? I know we're desperate for centre backs but I would have hoped we would be looking for a bit better with our supposed "windfall ".


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 01, 2017, 14:21:59 pm
Is el-abd a serious rumour - I was hoping it was just a name being plucked from thin air just because he's been released a year early? I know we're desperate for centre backs but I would have hoped we would be looking for a bit better with our supposed "windfall ".

Don't know if it is a serious rumour or not. There is probably nothing in it, he has been released early and will be signing for someone according to Paul Hurst.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 01, 2017, 14:42:01 pm
Don't know if it is a serious rumour or not. There is probably nothing in it, he has been released early and will be signing for someone according to Paul Hurst.

I sincerely hope not - he's not as good as zakuani, diamond or rod for that matter, he couldn't even get a regular game for Shrewsbury in the second half of last season.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 01, 2017, 14:50:58 pm
I sincerely hope not - he's not as good as zakuani, diamond or rod for that matter, he couldn't even get a regular game for Shrewsbury in the second half of last season.

That may be the case. However, Diamond wanted to leave and Zakuani preferred his International career over club career. That leaves Rod who only played a handful of games himself.

He clearly has a club lined up, so let's wait and see what happens on Monday.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: tcobb on July 01, 2017, 15:03:17 pm
Wouldnt be a good signing, old player, not played alot of games in the last few seasons, couldnt get into a poor Shrewsbury side when the new manager arrived. hasnt got a lot going for him.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 01, 2017, 15:05:29 pm
That may be the case. However, Diamond wanted to leave and Zakuani preferred his International career over club career. That leaves Rod who only played a handful of games himself.

He clearly has a club lined up, so let's wait and see what happens on Monday.

Surely it's a league 2 or conference club - he's never in a million years going to be a first team regular here


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on July 01, 2017, 15:09:34 pm
I sincerely hope not - he's not as good as zakuani, diamond or rod for that matter, he couldn't even get a regular game for Shrewsbury in the second half of last season.

Probably means the Shrewsbury manager didn't fancy him just as JED didn't fancy Rod Mcdonald, doesn't make him a bad player.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 01, 2017, 15:11:58 pm
Problem is he has previous with JED. He signed him on loan at Gillingham in 2016.

Genuine question, if you had a choice would you prefer El-Abd or Nyatanga?

I thought Nyatanga was retiring by the way. Has he retired or is he looking for a club?



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on July 01, 2017, 15:20:07 pm
What a choice neither of them TBH, have a read of the blue and amber board if you want to know what shrews fans think of him....... Lots of comparisons with donkeys and oil tankers.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 01, 2017, 15:22:30 pm
Problem is he has previous with JED. He signed him on loan at Gillingham in 2016.

Genuine question, if you had a choice would you prefer El-Abd or Nyatanga?

I thought Nyatanga was retiring by the way. Has he retired or is he looking for a club?



In an ideal world neither of them but if pushed probably nyatanga although I'm hopeful that it's  not a scenario that JED is going to be faced with.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 01, 2017, 16:52:11 pm
Doesn't matter could apply to most threads. Sounds like you are getting slightly cold feet on this 'deal'?
At what point did I say it was a deal? I made a post on a wishlist, and did not use terms like "you heard it here first", (unlike insider).
Chill out, enjoy the sunshine. Polish your car, paint your windows, clean the moss off your garage roof, or whatever else retired people do.
 I wish Regan Poole will join us next week, based on what he has said on the MUFC blog. And he has worked with JED in the past.
If it comes off, I will be very pleased. But I will not be jumping around saying " I told you so".
http://mufclatest.com/rise-to-fame-regan-poole-the-welsh-version-of-rio-ferdinand/



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 01, 2017, 19:08:41 pm
Surely we wouldn't touch this El-Abd fella.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 01, 2017, 19:18:44 pm
Surely we wouldn't touch this El-Abd fella.

No chance - it doesn't exactly fit in with the exciting new chapter that we have been told about all week. Fingers crossed he'll be signing for a forest green or Eastleigh on Monday.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 02, 2017, 09:53:17 am
No chance - it doesn't exactly fit in with the exciting new chapter that we have been told about all week. Fingers crossed he'll be signing for a forest green or Eastleigh on Monday.

Yes, but we have also been told that JED will continue to chase is original targets plus get an extra couple in.

I hope you're correct and he signs for someone else, all should become clear tomorrow.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: TownOwl on July 02, 2017, 10:49:44 am
I really think this coming week could be the defining one of our season. We'll have a much clearer idea of what kind of season we're in for.

Odd considering we are only playing Sileby.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rach on July 02, 2017, 19:57:15 pm
I really think this coming week could be the defining one of our season. We'll have a much clearer idea of what kind of season we're in for.

Odd considering we are only playing Sileby.

Tbf, sileby was where it all started to go wrong last season ....


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 02, 2017, 20:56:15 pm
At what point did I say it was a deal?

You didn't - that's why I used(or misused) apostrophes to identify my use of the word. Much ado about nothing!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 03, 2017, 07:19:54 am
I really think this coming week could be the defining one of our season.

If they make a couple of decent additions (defenders) it will be good news. It will be disappointing if they sign el Abd who sounds a poor replacement for Diamond etc. Hope JE does not make the sort of signings which contributed to the downfall of Page.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 03, 2017, 09:18:47 am
Two bits of news having visited sixfields this morning
1) A group of travellers have set up camp outside in the main car park
2) A photographer has just walked in with all his kit(this usually heralds a new signing,I doubt it's the team photo as we haven't got a team)!

I assume the two points aren't linked although I didn't spot jj during my visit :)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 03, 2017, 10:03:57 am
Two bits of news having visited sixfields this morning
1) A group of travellers have set up camp outside in the main car park
2) A photographer has just walked in with all his kit(this usually heralds a new signing,I doubt it's the team photo as we haven't got a team)!

I assume the two points aren't linked although I didn't spot jj during my visit :)

Goes against what Jeremy Casey at the Chron is saying, who is still waiting on news.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 03, 2017, 10:22:34 am
Maybe he was going to take a few pictures of the east stand then,who knows?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Sean_ntfc on July 03, 2017, 10:27:59 am
It has to be this week for any new signings really, as they jolly off to Spain for 'bonding' on Sunday... ;D

Can you imagine being signed AFTER they come back from Spain?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 03, 2017, 10:49:03 am
It has to be this week for any new signings really, as they jolly off to Spain for 'bonding' on Sunday... ;D

Can you imagine being signed AFTER they come back from Spain?

There is no way we'll have all our business done this week. In fact, as with most teams, we will probably still sign 1 or 2 between the season kicking off and the window closing at the end of August.

What would be good though, would be to have the 'Keeper and two of the defenders in this week, that should give us a pretty well rounded squad ahead of Spain and the early friendlies


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 03, 2017, 13:02:18 pm
We're probably gonna end up signing Ben Williams and Adam el abd on Monday aren't we?  :-\

Not Ben Williams because he's signed for Blackpool.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 03, 2017, 13:25:06 pm
I imagine the new owners are looking to give us a show of intent. ::)
All gone a bit quiet on that front.....

As for the players being out of contract on June the 30th and being lined up,that is now not looking the case.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 03, 2017, 13:35:25 pm
I imagine the new owners are looking to give us a show of intent. ::)
All gone a bit quiet on that front.....

As for the players being out of contract on June the 30th and being lined up,that is now not looking the case.

Hasn't just about everybody at the club said that they will not be throwing stupid money around? If you want to ignore that and get in a strop when they don't flash the cash then fill your boots!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 03, 2017, 13:40:05 pm
Hasn't just about everybody at the club said that they will not be throwing stupid money around? If you want to ignore that and get in a strop when they don't flash the cash then fill your boots!
Oh


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on July 03, 2017, 13:41:27 pm
Hasn't just about everybody at the club said that they will not be throwing stupid money around? If you want to ignore that and get in a strop when they don't flash the cash then fill your boots!
We need to sign people we only have 1 center back FFS.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 03, 2017, 13:44:29 pm
We need to sign people we only have 1 center back FFS.

Yes, that is building a squad. Not "showing intent" which Shoemaker clearly meant splashing out loads of money. There's a difference.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 03, 2017, 14:16:49 pm
Maybe he was going to take a few pictures of the east stand then,who knows?

https://twitter.com/ntfc/status/881870838848475136


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 03, 2017, 14:21:30 pm
https://twitter.com/ntfc/status/881870838848475136
Mystery solved
Silly me thinking we may have had a signing lined up :(


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 03, 2017, 15:04:18 pm
What I find rather unedifying is the fact that the club has come out with a big news story of a takeover,extra funds etc etc before making any concrete signings.
This is rather shambolic imo.
Do they not expect any negotiating parties to now want more money?
Were the club really that naive to on the one hand boast of extra income and then try and backtrack saying we can't afford this/that?
If so it shows a staggering misjudgement and explains why despite the said big news,signings have failed to materialise.
The other option is that despite the sound bytes we really do have a substantial amount of money to use in the transfer market and are trying to attract marque players who are above and beyond what we are used to.
As usual as supporters we are nowhere near to knowing what's going on regards this situation and whether we can look to going to the next level or it is really a bit of an overhyped damp squib.

I hold out hope we are playing a canny game of poker and will bring in a couple of bums on seats signings to show intent as I'm loathe to accept the club could be so foolish as to hype up investment and then stand aghast as players/agents demand more money.
The longer time goes on without signings you'd have to worry that it's the latter scenario.
It doesn't bode well if that's the case


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 03, 2017, 15:17:34 pm
Seen this name mooted about...hopefully, we are aiming slightly higher than him and are not the club who have offered him a deal...

Club captain Adam El-Abd departs Shrewsbury Town

https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/shrewsbury-town-fc/2017/06/30/club-captain-adam-el-abd-departs-shrewsbury-town/#tb4RHPxAwO6OapAX.99 (https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/shrewsbury-town-fc/2017/06/30/club-captain-adam-el-abd-departs-shrewsbury-town/#tb4RHPxAwO6OapAX.99)

The 32-year-old central defender made a total of 34 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring twice.

One of those goals came in Paul Hurst's first game in charge – a 1-1 draw at Southend United – but he found himself more and more on the fringes of the manager's selection as the season went on.

“Adam started when I first came in, scored that wonder goal at Southend and did well initially,” Hurst told shrewsweb.com

“Then I brought Toto in and in time he found himself out of the side, but in fairness to Adam he trained extremely well, was always available to me, came on in a few games and contributed in keeping clean sheets in games.

“We had a good chat at the end of the season and I just felt like I couldn’t promise him the game time that I think Adam wants and probably deserves realistically.

"He came back in and he was fully aware of the situation and now he has got a deal elsewhere, but I wish him well.

“He’s been fine around the place with me.

"He’s a good pro, he looks after himself, but I think he’s getting to the age where he doesn’t need to be sat around as part of the squad, I think he wants to in the team playing regular football and I’m sure he’ll do well at his new club.”

El-Abd began his career at Brighton & Hove Albion, making more than 300 appearances across 11 years before going on to play for Bristol City, where he was sent out on loan three times.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 03, 2017, 15:23:23 pm
What I find rather unedifying is the fact that the club has come out with a big news story of a takeover,extra funds etc etc before making any concrete signings.
This is rather shambolic imo.
Do they not expect any negotiating parties to now want more money?
Were the club really that naive to on the one hand boast of extra income and then try and backtrack saying we can't afford this/that?
If so it shows a staggering misjudgement and explains why despite the said big news,signings have failed to materialise.
The other option is that despite the sound bytes we really do have a substantial amount of money to use in the transfer market and are trying to attract marque players who are above and beyond what we are used to.
As usual as supporters we are nowhere near to knowing what's going on regards this situation and whether we can look to going to the next level or it is really a bit of an overhyped damp squib.

I hold out hope we are playing a canny game of poker and will bring in a couple of bums on seats signings to show intent as I'm loathe to accept the club could be so foolish as to hype up investment and then stand aghast as players/agents demand more money.
The longer time goes on without signings you'd have to worry that it's the latter scenario.
It doesn't bode well if that's the case

You post as if the current Chairman and the new owners/shareholders along with the manager are idiots and haven't a clue about what they are doing. Why, have you any evidence?
I am sure that they have more experience and knowledge of how they are playing their 'canny game of poker' than anything that you present from behind your keyboard.
You and I don't need them to reveal their hand on here or in the media, or is that how you play poker?  Probably why you don't own a football club?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 03, 2017, 15:56:41 pm
I'd hazard a guess that we had our initial targets, the investment from 5USport has perhaps meant we are adjusting our targets to better players so things are taking a bit longer.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 03, 2017, 16:01:40 pm
Not Ben Williams because he's signed for Blackpool.

Looks like we can also chalk David Martin off - he's gone to Ireland with charlton for their training camp, starting to run out of viable options.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Dan on July 03, 2017, 16:04:46 pm
Looks like we can also chalk David Martin off - he's gone to Ireland with charlton for their training camp, starting to run out of viable options.

I'd quite like us to go for Jon McLaughlin.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 03, 2017, 16:06:53 pm
Looks like we can also chalk David Martin off - he's gone to Ireland with charlton for their training camp, starting to run out of viable options.

Viable options that people on this message board can think of?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 03, 2017, 16:23:56 pm
If it ain't gonna be Bunny...  :'(

I wouldn't mind seeing Luke McGee from Spurs coming in on a season loan...Boro scum wanted him on loan again this season but Spurs didn't wan't to loan him out until late pre-season. Boro since signed someone else on loan.

Interestingly, our former Adam Smith still hasn't been snapped up yet...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 03, 2017, 16:29:54 pm
Viable options that people on this message board can think of?

True 😋. I thought that JED said that he was looking at an experienced keeper but it's looking equally possible that we could go down the youngster on a season loan route.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 03, 2017, 17:21:57 pm
We can rest easy. El-Abd has signed for Wycombe Wanderers.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 03, 2017, 17:51:33 pm
That's a relief then, I assume that this means Pierre will definitely be off - whether we have a realistic chance of getting him who knows. A keeper who is still available in theory is stuart nelson - still on the transfer list at gillingham but it sounds clear that he's third choice, and JED's worked with him before. To be honest I'd rather have a Freddie woodman, Luke McGee or Connor ripley on a seasons loan.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 03, 2017, 18:08:24 pm
That's a relief then, I assume that this means Pierre will definitely be off - whether we have a realistic chance of getting him who knows. A keeper who is still available in theory is stuart nelson - still on the transfer list at gillingham but it sounds clear that he's third choice, and JED's worked with him before. To be honest I'd rather have a Freddie woodman, Luke McGee or Connor ripley on a seasons loan.

The way Oldham went on about Ripley, It was like he was the second coming or something.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2539 on July 03, 2017, 18:08:43 pm
What I find rather unedifying is the fact that the club has come out with a big news story of a takeover,extra funds etc etc before making any concrete signings.
This is rather shambolic imo.
Do they not expect any negotiating parties to now want more money?
Were the club really that naive to on the one hand boast of extra income and then try and backtrack saying we can't afford this/that?
If so it shows a staggering misjudgement and explains why despite the said big news,signings have failed to materialise.
The other option is that despite the sound bytes we really do have a substantial amount of money to use in the transfer market and are trying to attract marque players who are above and beyond what we are used to.
As usual as supporters we are nowhere near to knowing what's going on regards this situation and whether we can look to going to the next level or it is really a bit of an overhyped damp squib.

I hold out hope we are playing a canny game of poker and will bring in a couple of bums on seats signings to show intent as I'm loathe to accept the club could be so foolish as to hype up investment and then stand aghast as players/agents demand more money.
The longer time goes on without signings you'd have to worry that it's the latter scenario.
It doesn't bode well if that's the case
Everybody else can not be as wise as you always are (after the event)!

I trust KT's judgement over yours everyday.

What experience do you have of running a football club 'shoemaker' or is your experience pressing keyboard buttons?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 03, 2017, 18:35:18 pm
The whole El Abd situation sums up a lot of posters on this board at the moment. He was never linked with us anywhere, the club were never after him but people put 2 and 2 together and came up with potato, then proceeded to get angry about us signing him. It's madness, we haven't even played a friendly yet and we've done more business than most clubs in our league.

Why not wait until the squad is assembled, or wait until the end of the month if we haven't signed anyone and then get your rocks off on getting depressed/slagging the club, board and manager off, if that's your bag.

In the meantime why not wait and see and put a bit of trust in KT and JED, it's hardly in their interests for us to be garbage is it


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 03, 2017, 18:59:39 pm
The whole El Abd situation sums up a lot of posters on this board at the moment. He was never linked with us anywhere, the club were never after him but people put 2 and 2 together and came up with potato, then proceeded to get angry about us signing him. It's madness, we haven't even played a friendly yet and we've done more business than most clubs in our league.

Why not wait until the squad is assembled, or wait until the end of the month if we haven't signed anyone and then get your rocks off on getting depressed/slagging the club, board and manager off, if that's your bag.

In the meantime why not wait and see and put a bit of trust in KT and JED, it's hardly in their interests for us to be garbage is it

I agree with you to a point. However, do you not think that pre-season is an ideal opportunity to have the majority of your squad assembled? Then they can get to know each other and how each other play.

When CW was in charge he ensured we had the majority of the squad signed up early, whereas the years we have struggled, under Boothroyd and Page in particular, we have had to put up with big gaping holes in the squad and various trialist all playing a game here and a game there.

I know CW had some trialist too. But these were players like Hoskins and McDonald who spent the whole summer here, not just the odd game during pre-season. Last season we had some guy from Port Vale (Burchell?) who played against Brackley, but we had no intention of signing him - what is that all about?           


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 03, 2017, 19:29:09 pm
I agree with you to a point. However, do you not think that pre-season is an ideal opportunity to have the majority of your squad assembled? Then they can get to know each other and how each other play.

When CW was in charge he ensured we had the majority of the squad signed up early, whereas the years we have struggled, under Boothroyd and Page in particular, we have had to put up with big gaping holes in the squad and various trialist all playing a game here and a game there.

I know CW had some trialist too. But these were players like Hoskins and McDonald who spent the whole summer here, not just the odd game during pre-season. Last season we had some guy from Port Vale (Burchell?) who played against Brackley, but we had no intention of signing him - what is that all about?           

Of course and in an ideal world that's what happens but it's not always possible. As I said we've probably signed more players this summer than any other League 1 club (maybe Bury excepted?), partly out of necessity due to the state the squad was in but that's not JEDs fault.

It's all easy with hindsight, of course it is but even under Wilder we had 0 goalkeepers in the squad until late June and only one until 1st week of July. From what I remember plenty were very critical of his decision to sign Rod and the consensus was that Wilder had dropped the ball to leave us with only 2 centre halfs going into the season.

My personally view is that the minimum should be to have at least 1 defender, preferably 2 and the keeper in place before the first friendly and ready to tour, if we add the others after then so be it.

Agree the Burchill thing was daft last season but it amounted to no more than two mates helping each other out - Page needed a body and Burchill needed fitness. I've got no desire to defend Page of course, I was far more concerned a year ago than I am now.

I've always expected to see a trialist or two, I can't think of many clubs in the bottom two divisions who don't have them pre-season. I've always felt there is room every season for 1 or 2 younger players released from higher leagues, for every Sonupe or Paul Rodgers you could get a D'ath, Hoskins or Smith

All that said my original point was that people have now resorted to making things up in their own head and then proceeding to get angry at those same things - it is madness, even for us Cobblers fans!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 03, 2017, 19:34:34 pm
I think people need to have confidence in the Chairman and the manager to bring in the players that we need and if we have to wait until other clubs get there players in before  the ones we maybe after filter down then so be it.

I guess JED is going after a couple decent quality loan players so i am relaxed that given the added money we now seem to have just maybe this will help seal the deal.

  8) UTC


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Adam-NTFC on July 03, 2017, 19:46:52 pm
2 days ago many players contracts expired. There are still hundreds of options out there (including keepers and defenders!!!! :o) *and no, i'm not going to compile a list.

Yes it would be nice to have a full squad by day 1 of pre-season. No other club in the premier or football league have completely finalised their business.

Negotiating takes time. Players want longer deals, more money etc. You work to a budget, if the takeover wasn't announced and something was leaked, Shoey would be the first to complain that KT was being quiet. He wants some excitement to build around the club, ambition is a selling point for us, having a league 2 mentality in league 1 is holding us back, KT is in the process of trying to change this.

The transfer window closing is a long way away, if it takes until August for us to sign a decent keeper and 2 quality centre backs, that is 100x better than panic buying 3 average ones before the season starts. If we don't have any by game 1 of the season, then we're all at panic stations, not by the 3rd July.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 03, 2017, 19:49:16 pm
Everybody else can not be as wise as you always are (after the event)!

I trust KT's judgement over yours everyday.

What experience do you have of running a football club 'shoemaker' or is your experience pressing keyboard buttons?
Oh


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 03, 2017, 20:03:35 pm
We can rest easy. El-Abd has signed for Wycombe Wanderers.

Phew what a relief - thought it looked on the cards. Well done JE for avoiding that banana skin!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 04, 2017, 08:24:41 am
I'd quite like us to go for Jon McLaughlin.

I agree, that would be a good signing if Bunn is out of the question.

I think someone mentioned Stuart Nelson who is transfer listed at Gillingham, according to Peter Taylor no contact has been made from any club regarding his availability plus JED transfer listed him previously before Nelson winning him around by his performances. So this appears very doubtful.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 04, 2017, 09:45:45 am
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/negotiations-ongoing-as-the-cobblers-chase-new-signings-1-8038795

"It is understood the players on the wanted list include a couple of loan signings, a bid to make a cash purchase, as well as two or three that are available on free transfers as they are out of contract."

A bit more insight from the Chron.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lordjord on July 04, 2017, 09:49:16 am
There was a suggestion online that we might be in for Michael Bostwick. Can play as a holding midfielder or CB and is transfer listed, might be the cash fee player.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: dannybeaver on July 04, 2017, 09:56:02 am
There was a suggestion online that we might be in for Michael Bostwick. Can play as a holding midfielder or CB and is transfer listed, might be the cash fee player.

That's the guy that tried to include our steward in the match! I'll remember that till the day I die  ;D ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 04, 2017, 09:57:45 am
There was a suggestion online that we might be in for Michael Bostwick. Can play as a holding midfielder or CB and is transfer listed, might be the cash fee player.

A scum fan posted on a website yesterday that we're in for him and they're looking at getting Pierre as a replacement :( I'd much rather have Pierre.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: gocher on July 04, 2017, 11:32:15 am
There was a suggestion online that we might be in for Michael Bostwick. Can play as a holding midfielder or CB and is transfer listed, might be the cash fee player.

He's flown home from their training camp, but for non-footballing reasons. Rotherham also in for him according to the article

http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/football/posh/latest-news-bostwick-flies-home-shephard-trial-extended-1-8037903


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: cox23jam on July 04, 2017, 14:02:01 pm
Appears to 4 GK's in photo's from training today


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Towcester ntfc on July 04, 2017, 14:12:35 pm
Appears to 4 GK's in photo's from training today
Some of the youth team are training with the first team


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 04, 2017, 14:12:49 pm
Appears to 4 GK's in photo's from training today

Two youth teamers plus Cornell & Goff.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on July 04, 2017, 14:29:56 pm
There was a suggestion online that we might be in for Michael Bostwick. Can play as a holding midfielder or CB and is transfer listed, might be the cash fee player.

Ticks the positions we require, and is very experienced at this level. However, we'd be signing a Boro and a Diamonds reject...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 04, 2017, 14:36:42 pm
Ticks the positions we require, and is very experienced at this level. However, we'd be signing a Boro and a Diamonds reject...

There is that but Rotherham and Blackburn are supposed to be after him so he must be half decent.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: vietnamcobbler on July 04, 2017, 14:52:31 pm
It seems he only scores screamers!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_je7nbQ0Fxg



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on July 04, 2017, 14:54:58 pm
David Wheeler "Linked"

http://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-bradford-blackburn-among-host-of-clubs-tracking-exeter-star


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 04, 2017, 16:04:16 pm
Maybe the added pressure of us now being a big club what with the takeover is making players think twice about playing for us.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 04, 2017, 16:19:43 pm
Reckon we might see a new signature today.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 04, 2017, 16:26:24 pm
Reckon we might see a new signature today.

New signature? Have you changed the way you sign your cheques?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 04, 2017, 16:27:19 pm
New signature? Have you changed to way you sign your cheques?

Who still uses cheques?!

I meant signing of course.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 04, 2017, 16:28:16 pm
Who still uses cheques?!

I meant signing of course.

I do, call me old fashioned.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 04, 2017, 16:30:54 pm
I do, call me old fashioned.

Old fashioned.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 04, 2017, 16:36:21 pm
Reckon we might see a new signature today.
Fingers crossed Neil


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 04, 2017, 16:40:12 pm
Old fashioned.

 ;D

Come on tell us more, you must know something.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 04, 2017, 16:52:07 pm
Yasser Arafat


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 04, 2017, 16:54:51 pm
Yasser Arafat

Yesssss, that would be a great signing! Are you sure we can get him?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 04, 2017, 17:03:17 pm
Reckon we might see a new signature today.

Times ticking. When's this signing going to be announced - midnight?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 04, 2017, 17:03:45 pm
Check Twitter mate, 6.30.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: corno_ntfc on July 04, 2017, 17:04:22 pm
Times ticking. When's this signing going to be announced - midnight?

 6.30pm


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 04, 2017, 17:05:44 pm
Check Twitter mate, 6.30.

I apologise. Just seen the twitter announcement. Well done mate.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 04, 2017, 17:27:48 pm
Awkward when it's not a center back or goalkeeper...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 04, 2017, 17:31:48 pm
Bit cringey we're talking him up with all the clubs linked to him in the news, it's a bit like Crawley did when they were flushed with cash.

While he's not a CB or Goalie though, it is a position we needed reinforcements in.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 04, 2017, 17:32:36 pm
Not really awkward at all is it. We needed a defensive midfielder, we've now got one.

He was strongly linked to Bristol City earlier this summer.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 04, 2017, 17:33:56 pm
Saying that ... http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36160868

""It's beyond me that Yaser is still playing League One football. I can't find the reason. I'm struggling to find (flaws) in his game.

"It's highly likely that Yaser will play either Premier League football or Championship football next season."

Exciting signing then.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 04, 2017, 17:34:31 pm
Not really awkward at all is it. We needed a defensive midfielder, we've now got one.

He was strongly linked to Bristol City earlier this summer.

Awkward in terms of the majority of fans would have expected a CB or GK, I think it's a good signing. Our midfield was awful last season.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Coolcat on July 04, 2017, 17:37:20 pm
Brilliant...linked to Charlton and Bristol City...but actually nowt to do with them and comes from relegated Swindon!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 04, 2017, 17:38:40 pm
You can get relegated from a league and still be a half decent player though. Haven't seen him play, don't know a lot about him, quick reading suggests that he was very highly rated and then stalled a bit last year.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 04, 2017, 17:40:03 pm
Not really awkward at all is it. We needed a defensive midfielder, we've now got one.

He was strongly linked to Bristol City earlier this summer.

Well done for getting your information correct and that clue of Yasser Arafat, even more impressive.

Looks like Jak McCourts days are numbered. Welcome Yaser, looks like a good signing.  


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Coolcat on July 04, 2017, 18:01:36 pm
Just been in STFC's Town Forum. You have a look!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: OldStratfordCobbler on July 04, 2017, 18:08:18 pm
Brilliant...linked to Charlton and Bristol City...but actually nowt to do with them and comes from relegated Swindon!
And JJOT came to us from relegated to Non League Bristol Rovers, Rob!!!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 04, 2017, 18:11:22 pm
Yeah, reading into it I'm getting very similar vibes as O'Toole and the Bristol Rovers transfer. Talented players who then started to look like he wasn't making an effort in a season where the chips were down.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: OldStratfordCobbler on July 04, 2017, 18:16:42 pm
Densley's back with another ground breaking interview! With Yaser Kasim... "you've obviously not come here to sit at the bottom of the table". Brilliant journalism! Oh how I've missed her!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PDRQLvgQ8s


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on July 04, 2017, 18:17:48 pm
Seems like a talented player who ended up playing with a bunch of no hopers and gave up.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: JollyCobbler on July 04, 2017, 18:23:20 pm
Just been in STFC's Town Forum. You have a look!

Link? I couldn't find any mention.

Scratch this. I found the glowing endorsements :o


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lordjord on July 04, 2017, 18:25:05 pm
Im very happy with this signing. A cultured holding midfielder with the ability to play at a higher level. Apparently had his head turned by premier league clubs last year and has had a questionable attitude since. Difference here is that we have a ton of veterans in the team whereas Swindon is full of youth, hopefully our squad can give him the kick up the arse needed sometimes. If he gets his mojo back could see a team from the championship coming in for him at some stage. Just the cbs and GK to come now.

A midfield 2 of Kasim and O'Toole would be fantastic in a 4231 formation.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 04, 2017, 18:31:08 pm
Various reports of him being a cultured defensive midfielder rather than a destroyer type. Seems JED wants a passer at the base of midfield so I guess he's going to compete with Taylor for that spot.

I also suspect he'll split opinion among the fans...much like Taylor


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: TownOwl on July 04, 2017, 18:54:04 pm
We've already signed a few 110%, runs his legs off, covers every blade of grass type players. Sounds like we've now added a touch of quality who can actually do something with it when the hard work has won the ball back.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 04, 2017, 19:01:38 pm
There's a highlight reel of him on YouTube - yaser Kasim maestro - and he certainly looks cultured on the ball and can pick out a pass.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Letchworthcobbler on July 04, 2017, 19:07:05 pm
Swindon Town fans don't think much of him. Claiming he was good once, and claim he is very lazy. Time will tell I guess


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: STEVIEG on July 04, 2017, 19:31:16 pm
Starts at the cobblers with a clean slate. certainly sounds like a quality player on his day. Hopefully JED can get him motivated and get the best out of him.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 04, 2017, 19:41:07 pm
Our very own Michael Carrick, lovely stuff.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: bungle on July 04, 2017, 19:47:49 pm
An intriguing signing. We definitely need a defensive midfielder.

Again, it makes you wonder whether Matty Taylor is still in JED's first 11 thinking. This is the line up that I'd like to see (based on paper reputations alone in some cases). It would mean putting Bowditch, Hoskins, Taylor and Lobjoit on the bench - it's nice to have some options for a change.  

                              New GK

          Moloney  New CB (Pierre please!) Barnett/New CB   Buchanan

                            O'Toole     Kasim

                   Powell        Foley     Waters    
                            
                                 Revell/Rico

    



 


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Coolcat on July 04, 2017, 19:50:12 pm
Seems like a talented player who ended up playing with a bunch of no hopers and gave up.
Er, no!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 04, 2017, 20:13:57 pm
Er, no!

Care to elaborate?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 04, 2017, 20:20:49 pm
Er, no!

The impression I got from looking at their forum was a pretty good example of sour grapes ; yes it does remind you of the JJOT/BR reaction. Comes across as a talented player who happened to be in a poor team. Strange reaction from Coolie who should know better.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 04, 2017, 20:48:52 pm
Densley's back with another ground breaking interview! With Yaser Kasim... "you've obviously not come here to sit at the bottom of the table". Brilliant journalism! Oh how I've missed her!!!


There are worse - Victoria Derbyshire some of her interviews with Grenfell Tower victims are cringeworthy. OSC comment and mine are hardly transfer news ::)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Coolcat on July 04, 2017, 21:12:30 pm
The impression I got from looking at their forum was a pretty good example of sour grapes ; yes it does remind you of the JJOT/BR reaction. Comes across as a talented player who happened to be in a poor team. Strange reaction from Coolie who should know better.
Evers, don't patronise with 'should know better'...the point is, I probably do! Being in a poor team - utter tosh! Clearly had a poor attitude prior to the relegation season - of which he hardly figured from what I can see! Funny how it's sour grapes from other clubs' fans...but if it's Boateng, Kenji, Leo Constantine et-al, we know better!
We shall see!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Coolcat on July 04, 2017, 21:17:24 pm
There are worse - Victoria Derbyshire some of her interviews with Grenfell Tower victims are cringeworthy. OSC comment and mine are hardly transfer news ::)
Would have thought that'd be a hard act to follow...do you mean survivors? 


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 04, 2017, 21:32:41 pm
It's certainly a bit odd that he hardly featured for Swindon in the second half of last season but they still offered him a new contract.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: OldStratfordCobbler on July 04, 2017, 21:54:06 pm
Would have thought that'd be a hard act to follow...do you mean survivors? 
Like it, Rob! I bet you're looking forward to seeing Kasim at the Kassam!!!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 04, 2017, 22:00:07 pm
Would have thought that'd be a hard act to follow...do you mean survivors? 

Yes


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3040 on July 04, 2017, 22:48:52 pm
I love the way we all get excited about someone who is no better than average at least and people go what a great signing, we'll never be anything until we actually sign anyone any good he is'nt it.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: TownOwl on July 04, 2017, 23:33:43 pm
Clearly had a poor attitude prior to the relegation season - of which he hardly figured from what I can see!

It's certainly a bit odd that he hardly featured for Swindon in the second half of last season but they still offered him a new contract.

It's not odd at all. Sam Hoskins hardly featured in the second half of the season, but we didn't release him.

He had quite a lot of injury/illness last season, which is why he wasn't featuring. Maybe the fact that he wasn't featuring and that they were a poor team at that time is more of a positive than a negative? Maybe it would even explain his dip in form last term, rather than a lack of appetite for a battle. Have faith.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: OldStratfordCobbler on July 05, 2017, 06:54:21 am
I love the way we all get excited about someone who is no better than average at least and people go what a great signing, we'll never be anything until we actually sign anyone any good he is'nt it.
How do you know?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 05, 2017, 07:05:01 am
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/negotiations-ongoing-as-the-cobblers-chase-new-signings-1-8038795

"It is understood the players on the wanted list include a couple of loan signings, a bid to make a cash purchase, as well as two or three that are available on free transfers as they are out of contract."

A bit more insight from the Chron.

I wonder who the cash bid is for - presumably not bostwick with yesterday's defensive midfield signing and the fact that bostwick isn't really a centre back.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 05, 2017, 07:45:38 am
 David Wheeler of Exeter City?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 05, 2017, 08:03:19 am
David Wheeler of Exeter City?

That would be great but aren't we pretty stacked in the attacking midfield/forward positions? I'd rather any extra money be put in for a keeper and defenders.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 05, 2017, 08:06:01 am
I'd agree, at this stage, with the squad where it is if we are paying a fee I'd like to be for a top class (for this League) 'keeper or Centre Back. I'm not convinced Wheeler would be first choice.

We maybe need another wide player / attacking midfielder but perhaps it would make more sense for this to be a put on a young player in the hope we unearth a good'un - would only need to be a backup in the first place anyway.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 05, 2017, 08:16:21 am
Relax I am sure it's all in hand. Plenty of decent goalkeepers and centre halfs out of contract so I can't seee us paying for this position in all honesty.

Young attacking players are generally expensive so this were i lay my money as after all who knows if Revell will still be here come August.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 05, 2017, 08:35:24 am
Relax I am sure it's all in hand. Plenty of decent goalkeepers and centre halfs out of contract so I can't seee us paying for this position in all honesty.

Young attacking players are generally expensive so this were i lay my money as after all who knows if Revell will still be here come August.

I agree on your first point - doesn't mean we can't / shouldn't pay for a real quality addition in those areas though.

On your second point - not always, D'ath and Hoskins weren't and they did us a turn. I was more thinking we could take a punt on youngster released from a higher league - could be a Sonupe but equally could be a Roofe or similar.

Finally - on Revell leaving, where has all this come from? Is this genuine insight or hopeful thinking? The only place I've ever seen it mentioned is on here with the link to Evans and that is just because he managed him before. I would have thought if Mansfield wanted him it would be done by now, they've hardly been shy in coning forward this year.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: dannybeaver on July 05, 2017, 08:40:01 am
Finally - on Revell leaving, where has all this come from? Is this genuine insight or hopeful thinking? The only place I've ever seen it mentioned is on here with the link to Evans and that is just because he managed him before. I would have thought if Mansfield wanted him it would be done by now, they've hardly been shy in coning forward this year.

He was linked with Grimsby but this was just speculation and rumor by that Grimsby Telegraph article.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 05, 2017, 08:45:58 am
He was linked with Grimsby but this was just speculation and rumor by that Grimsby Telegraph article.

Yup sorry forgot that - but again that was also based on the fact that he'd played for Slade before.

It's the laziest of rumours. When Wilder left apparently Buchanan, Smith, Maloney, O'Toole and Holmes were all off with him - it didn't happen. When Page came we were going to sign Enoch Andoh, it never happened. Even since JEDs come in we've been linked with (mostly by fans) Stuart Nelson, Bailly Cargill, Regan Poole and Cody MacDonald on the basis he managed them before but so far none have happened....so far


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: dannybeaver on July 05, 2017, 08:48:07 am
Very true.

Would be nice if some of the rumors were true though.

Funniest thing for me is when that fake twitter account tweeted we were close to signing Mark Bunn, everyone went crackers  ;D ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Poggy on July 05, 2017, 09:40:43 am
I presume Kasim will be the first Iraqi to player for the Cobblers?

I remember a few years ago a friend gave me an Iraq football shirt when I went through a collecting phase. I might see if I can dig it out of storage to give it an airing


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 05, 2017, 10:06:43 am
The latest from JC on twitter

JE can't give anymore news regarding imminent signings, but he believes the wait will be worth it.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 05, 2017, 10:18:37 am
I'm personally really excited about this Kasim signing...reminds me of when we took a punt on the likes of Bayo, Hubertz, The Good Doctor, Gypes and to a lesser extent Ricky Holmes

No doubting his ability (looking at the youtube clips) and he may have thought he was better than he was.....fact is he CHOSE to sign for us so has perhaps has realised the grass isn't always greener and that he needs to get back to his best if he has any ambitions of gracing a higher level (hopefully with us!)

Purring at the thought of him and JJOT in the same team...

Could just turn out to be a masterstroke by JED

Worst case scenario, he's gonna be different gravy to the pub player that is McCourt (who surely realises he ain't ever gonna get a game so should actively look for pasteres new...I hear the Dog and Duck are looking for new players!)  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Gen.Disorda on July 05, 2017, 10:47:06 am
I think mcourt can be the destroyer like j.taylor if he gets back to his best. Maybe the competition will bring it out of him.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 05, 2017, 10:55:29 am
I think mcourt can be the destroyer like j.taylor if he gets back to his best. Maybe the competition will bring it out of him.



Whatever anyone's opinion of McCourt his biggest issue is that I don't think JED wants that destroyer type in the team.

In signing Kasim and his use of Taylor last year it is pretty clear he favours his deepest midfielder to be more of a passer than a destroyer. In O'Toole, Foley and McWilliams we have options to play 1 or 2 more physical box to box midfielders next to them.

There was a time in the early days next season I though McCourt did a fairly decent job as a protector for the back four but he simply doesn't fit into the profiles that JED wants from a midfielder.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 05, 2017, 11:01:19 am
I think mcourt can be the destroyer like j.taylor if he gets back to his best. Maybe the competition will bring it out of him.



Totally disagree. J Taylor did the simple things very well ie break up play then pick the simple pass to a more, shall we say "cultural teammate". Very underrated yet vital player was J Taylor

McCourt on the other hand, has not got the physique or brain to ever be anything other than a non league player at best imo...

Always remember that booking he got v Millwall at home (within 10 seconds of kick off) the whole crowd knew he wouldn't make the full 90...alas the rugby tackle in front of the dugouts just after half time summed up his application and personal game management.

It's all about opinions, but I'm glad I'll never have that feeling when the announcer, say's coming on is Jack McCourt as you just knew we would be just hanging on to whatever we had for the remainder of the game.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Gen.Disorda on July 05, 2017, 11:04:36 am
Whatever anyone's opinion of McCourt his biggest issue is that I don't think JED wants that destroyer type in the team


I don't think wilder did either, Taylor had a specific role in the late stages of games.

It all depends on whether we get the McCourt from the first 10 games of the season , or the overweight player who got sent off and forgot how to pass.


Edit: I meant 10 not 20


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: jamie-brett on July 05, 2017, 11:07:56 am
I presume Kasim will be the first Iraqi to player for the Cobblers?

I remember a few years ago a friend gave me an Iraq football shirt when I went through a collecting phase. I might see if I can dig it out of storage to give it an airing

2nd I believe, behind Shwan Jalal


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Towcester ntfc on July 05, 2017, 11:11:05 am
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/wait-will-be-worthwhile-says-boss-edinburgh-as-he-continues-cobblers-recruitment-drive-1-8041048


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 05, 2017, 11:17:18 am
Some interesting comments on that Chron story.....targets have changed slightly due to investment....top end L1 or Championship players..


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Towcester ntfc on July 05, 2017, 11:30:36 am
Some interesting comments on that Chron story.....targets have changed slightly due to investment....top end L1 or Championship players..
Also found it interesting that he is still looking for attacking players, with the bigger budget maybe still a key signing to come in that area.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 05, 2017, 11:37:22 am
Also found it interesting that he is still looking for attacking players, with the bigger budget maybe still a key signing to come in that area.

Sounds like it doesn't it?

We were linked with David Wheeler.....maybe these next batch of signings will be the ones that are impacted by the investment!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 05, 2017, 11:40:31 am
Sounds like it doesn't it?

We were linked with David Wheeler.....maybe these next batch of signings will be the ones that are impacted by the investment!
Let's hope so Neil.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 05, 2017, 11:41:42 am
Let's hope so Neil.

JE is going to look a right pillock if they aren't!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: MK_Cobbler on July 05, 2017, 11:52:21 am
Also found it interesting that he is still looking for attacking players, with the bigger budget maybe still a key signing to come in that area.

Probably the winger he's been banging on about for weeks?  ::)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 05, 2017, 11:59:28 am
I think mcourt can be the destroyer like j.taylor if he gets back to his best. Maybe the competition will bring it out of him.


Would not surprise me in the least. Looked a useful player for 1/3rd of season.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 05, 2017, 12:01:09 pm
Let's hope so Neil.

Shoey, what is your 'real' first name?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 05, 2017, 12:12:20 pm
Sounds like the deals might not be done before Sileby or maybe even the Spain trip. That's fine, as long as the right players are here before the first game of the season. If we sign some top quality defenders on 1st August nobody is going to be complaining that they weren't in the squad to face Sileby!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2677 on July 05, 2017, 13:09:24 pm
Sounds like the deals might not be done before Sileby or maybe even the Spain trip. That's fine, as long as the right players are here before the first game of the season. If we sign some top quality defenders on 1st August nobody is going to be complaining that they weren't in the squad to face Sileby!
If we sign a couple of rated C/backs on August 1 and then go on and lose our first couple of games because they haven't learnt each others game, there will be plenty that aren't happy.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 05, 2017, 13:13:11 pm
If we sign a couple of rated C/backs on August 1 and then go on and lose our first couple of games because they haven't learnt each others game, there will be plenty that aren't happy.

That's totally hypothetical though isn't it? If we won the first couple of games with clean sheets everybody would be happy; works both ways. My point is that if it takes time to get the quality players in then sit tight and be patient. No point panic buying players just to get them in before friendly matches.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: MK_Cobbler on July 05, 2017, 13:15:11 pm
Sounds like the deals might not be done before Sileby or maybe even the Spain trip. That's fine, as long as the right players are here before the first game of the season. If we sign some top quality defenders on 1st August nobody is going to be complaining that they weren't in the squad to face Sileby!

It looks like plenty on here will!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 05, 2017, 13:37:03 pm
Shoey, what is your 'real' first name?
Deepcut😀


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 05, 2017, 14:08:14 pm
I know it goes against my normal pessimism but we ARE going to another level.
Exciting times ahead for us as fans.
Don't ask how I know
I KNOW
Exciting times ahead.

It's really odd being positive ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Poggy on July 05, 2017, 14:27:51 pm
2nd I believe, behind Shwan Jalal

Well remembered.

Having watched his highlights reel, it seems like he might be a bit of an upgrade on Danny Rose who I don't think we really replaced last season.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on July 05, 2017, 14:30:36 pm
I know it goes against my normal pessimism but we ARE going to another level.
Exciting times ahead for us as fans.
Don't ask how I know
I KNOW
Exciting times ahead.

It's really odd being positive ;D

Ohh nooooo  - Time to back us to be relegated!!!!  ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 05, 2017, 14:32:13 pm
Ohh nooooo  - Time to back us to be relegated!!!!  ;D ;D ;D
;D ;D ;D
Don't you go bursting my bubble


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 05, 2017, 14:52:27 pm
Get the klaxon ready.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 05, 2017, 14:59:18 pm
Get the klaxon ready.

Are we talking a big klaxon? Or a little Klaxon?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 05, 2017, 15:03:29 pm
6.5" klaxon! :)

Will have to get his initial on his shirt as we already have one...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on July 05, 2017, 15:08:33 pm
6.5" klaxon! :)

Will have to get his initial on his shirt as we already have one...

M Smith?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 05, 2017, 15:10:45 pm
A big centre back!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Onetouch on July 05, 2017, 15:12:19 pm
M. Yaser???? lol

I would like to think a defender, so maybe a Taylor, Richards or Smith

When will we need the klaxon for?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Moultoncobb on July 05, 2017, 15:16:50 pm
A big centre back!

With pedigree as well! Doesn't look like he's played below League 1


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Onetouch on July 05, 2017, 15:21:37 pm
When will he be unveiled?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 05, 2017, 15:33:00 pm
Well the club have just tweeted about a medical being completed so not long I'd guess.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: MK_Cobbler on July 05, 2017, 16:00:23 pm
Ashley Taylor  :-\


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: claretparrot on July 05, 2017, 16:01:41 pm
Puns on twitter suggesting it's Ashton Taylor, who left Aberdeen at the end of the season. Doesn't tie in with the height clue though - wiki says he's only 6ft!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 05, 2017, 16:05:58 pm
Puns on twitter suggesting it's Ashton Taylor, who left Aberdeen at the end of the season. Doesn't tie in with the height clue though - wiki says he's only 6ft!
Maybe he wears platform shoes when he plays giving him the extra height.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 05, 2017, 16:19:27 pm
The 12 best centre-backs in Scottish football right now...

http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/competitions/premiership/the-12-best-centre-backs-in-scottish-football-right-now-1-4431172 (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/competitions/premiership/the-12-best-centre-backs-in-scottish-football-right-now-1-4431172)

7. Ash Taylor (Aberdeen)

The Bromborough behemoth is what you would call a ‘typical centre-back’. If you want him to win some headers, Taylor is your man. If you want him to... erm, win some more headers.
Taylor is most certainly your man. That’s probably a little unfair. While centre-backs of a bygone era looked and played as if they were taking a break from sinking pints down the local, Taylor is as athletically fit as they come. His shoulders are so incredibly broad. He’s the width of two men without the fat. When things are going right for him he’s simply dominant. He’ll rag-doll the opposing striker into submission. And when Aberdeen are defending deep in their own half late in the game, he’ll stand guard by the gates, blocking anything that dares to pass. Similarly to the old fashioned centre-backs of yore, he’s not the best on the ball. However, he should be commended for recognising his role more this season. Often in the past he’d try to do too much with the football and play himself into trouble. Now he realises those limitations and has enjoyed a more consistent season as a result.

Sounds decent if it's him  ;)

Also, played in the Scottish Cup final v Celtic


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on July 05, 2017, 16:45:02 pm
18:15 announcement!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: TopCat on July 05, 2017, 17:20:34 pm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ash_Taylor

3 year deal!!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Coolcat on July 05, 2017, 17:25:14 pm
Delighted and excited by this signing, yesterday's not so!
Zander who???  :D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Coolcat on July 05, 2017, 17:27:00 pm
Let's hope so Neil.
Who's Neil?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ajp on July 05, 2017, 17:37:06 pm
http://www.afc-chat.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=40199#entry1308216

Not too promising judging by this though?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on July 05, 2017, 17:43:53 pm
http://www.afc-chat.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=40199#entry1308216

Not too promising judging by this though?

We might as well give up then


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on July 05, 2017, 17:48:40 pm
Wanted to pop in whilst on holiday to say I am happy with the two latest signings.

Solid centre midfielder and a beast of a centre back.

Just waiting on Mark Bunn still.  ;)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 05, 2017, 17:53:12 pm
http://www.afc-chat.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=40199#entry1308216

Not too promising judging by this though?

As I said on the other thread, nothing recent, last post September 2016.

Give the lad a chance. If he wasn't very good he wouldn't have played so many games last season in the Scottish Prem and part of a defence that only conceding 34 goals all season. 


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: OldStratfordCobbler on July 05, 2017, 18:25:13 pm
Delighted and excited by this signing, yesterday's not so!
Zander who???  :D
Seems like you've not taken a shine to out Iraqi international, Rob. If he'd come from Oxford United I could understand it. Or do you despise Swindon Town as well?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 05, 2017, 19:28:18 pm
They almost all day he's loads better than Zander Diamond..


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 05, 2017, 19:48:25 pm
I certainly feel that other fans generally give a good insight on your recruits, so I do feel there are resevations about both players we've signed this week from previous comments. However, there certainly seems to be a disconnect between Aberdeen fans considering him a s***e centre-back, and him also making 30 apperances for a team who came second in the Scottish League and qualified for the Europa League in a team that conceded less than a goal a game. I'm obviously not an Aberdeen fan so haven't seem him play, but I'd assume based on the above their expectations are higher than what ours would be in League 1.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: LeeleeSTAR on July 05, 2017, 20:24:04 pm
They almost all day he's loads better than Zander Diamond..

Yeah i've just posted this in the Ash Taylor thread.  That seems a positive to me.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: swindonclaret on July 05, 2017, 20:52:41 pm
Seems like you've not taken a shine to out Iraqi international, Rob. If he'd come from Oxford United I could understand it. Or do you despise Swindon Town as well?

if he doesn't , I certainly do  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: OldStratfordCobbler on July 05, 2017, 21:10:40 pm
if he doesn't , I certainly do  ;D
Like it!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobblersmad on July 05, 2017, 21:32:34 pm
Does anyone else have a feeling we might attempt to beat our club record transfer fee before the window shuts?....  :P ;)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: pattcobb on July 05, 2017, 21:38:51 pm
Does anyone else have a feeling we might attempt to beat our club record transfer fee before the window shuts?....  :P ;)
No


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 05, 2017, 22:40:37 pm
When will he be unveiled?

Flippin 'eck he is not a bride!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: #Frank on July 05, 2017, 23:37:41 pm
Have we signed Mark Bunn yet  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: dannybeaver on July 06, 2017, 07:58:04 am
Really excited for the season to start now!

Based on the signings we have made I definitely think we are in a stronger position now, than going into last season.

There's also the bonus of us more than likely having a decent budget to work with on the next Fifa  ;) ;D ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 06, 2017, 09:06:44 am
Interesting to hear JE says he wants 1 GK, 2 DF, 1 MF and 1 ST still!

I expect us to spend a bit of money.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ajp on July 06, 2017, 09:12:19 am
Interesting to hear JE says he wants 1 GK, 2 DF, 1 MF and 1 ST still!

I expect us to spend a bit of money.

Have you heard this or just thinking it?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 06, 2017, 09:14:59 am
Interesting to hear JE says he wants 1 GK, 2 DF, 1 MF and 1 ST still!

I expect us to spend a bit of money.

So that is a Midfielder and striker added from the original list he gave pre-5USport then. Possible then that the money buys could be in those two positions. Would be great to see a real statement signing in those positions.

Welcome home Ricky   ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Poggy on July 06, 2017, 09:25:35 am
Out of our current attacking line up, I'm not sure if we have a player that can consistently hurt opposition teams. One difference I noticed last year was a lot of teams in the upper regions of this division had a flair / creative player who could really unsettle defences and cause a lot of problems.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 06, 2017, 09:28:54 am
Have you heard this or just thinking it?

I think the club have been pretty clear about a cash bid.

I notice John Marquis has rejected a new contract with Doncaster. I'd love him back.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Towcester ntfc on July 06, 2017, 09:35:22 am
I think the club have been pretty clear about a cash bid.

I notice John Marquis has rejected a new contract with Doncaster. I'd love him back.
Funny you say that because JED signed him once or twice on loan for Gillingham and of course kelvin knows all about him


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest49 on July 06, 2017, 09:38:09 am

Welcome home Ricky   ;D


Well it is called the 'wishlist'.
That guy would sign for anyone if the price was right. The stand off with Charlton and Wilder continues.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 06, 2017, 09:42:09 am
A play maker is key signing this summer so I would expect money to be spent in this area.

Marquis is an interesting one and i can see him coming back down south but I guess he may believe he is of Championship standard and with the clubs interested on taking him I doubt we would be in the mix.

David Wheeler is still my bet...

Also like to see Cargill and an experienced Goal keeper but can't see it being Mark Bunn for obs reasons £££££££££££££.  


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 06, 2017, 10:37:45 am
Have you heard this or just thinking it?

https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2017/july/je-happy-but-more-to-come/

“Things are hopefully starting to fall into place and ideally I’d say we still need a goalkeeper, two centre halves and another midfielder and a striker."


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lordjord on July 06, 2017, 10:43:26 am
We already have Rico, Revell, Waters, Lobjoit, Bowditch, Hoskins, Iaciafano. I know both Bowditch and Hoskins could play wide as could Waters to a degree but you would imagine two would go from that lot, maybe send Iaciafano out on loan and get rid of Revs?

If we do get quality players in those positions our squad will have fantastic depth!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: southeastcobbler on July 06, 2017, 10:51:09 am
I think people who are clutching at the 'Mark Bunn Home Coming' straws need to now move on.... He seems pretty settled and happy at Villa going on his recent twitter activity

https://twitter.com/MBGKA


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 06, 2017, 10:57:43 am
We already have Rico, Revell, Waters, Lobjoit, Bowditch, Hoskins, Iaciafano. I know both Bowditch and Hoskins could play wide as could Waters to a degree but you would imagine two would go from that lot, maybe send Iaciafano out on loan and get rid of Revs?

If we do get quality players in those positions our squad will have fantastic depth!

Bowditch is listed as a midfielder on the club's website. Hoskins seemed a much better player playing in the floating role behind the striker (not to say JE won't play him up front). Lobjiot and Joe I think will have very little game time and will likely go out on loan. Uncertain yet as to whether Waters will be playing up front our out wide. So potentially that leaves only two out and out strikers of 1st team quality. Definitely room for another if the budget stretches that far.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on July 06, 2017, 11:12:37 am
It is harsh to rule out Lobjoit when you have not once seen him play. Yes, he has a huge gap to close from Buckingham Town 7 leagues below League 1 but let's see the guy in action first.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 06, 2017, 11:21:26 am
Fair enough. I'm just going on last season where he didn't even make the bench even when it was clear we had nothing to play for.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: FezNTFC on July 06, 2017, 11:22:37 am
Fair enough. I'm just going on last season where he didn't even make the bench even when it was clear we had nothing to play for.
He couldn't play for us last season because of regulations.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 06, 2017, 11:25:09 am
He couldn't play for us last season because of regulations.

Really? Wasn't aware of that. I thought as a free transfer (and having not played for a professional club that season) he would be available.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: BackOfTheNet on July 06, 2017, 11:27:11 am
Really? Wasn't aware of that. I thought as a free transfer (and having not played for a professional club that season) he would be available.

Nope, he was ineligible to play for us last year.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: FezNTFC on July 06, 2017, 11:29:03 am
Really? Wasn't aware of that. I thought as a free transfer (and having not played for a professional club that season) he would be available.
From the club when we signed Leon in March:

"While the signing has been completed, transfer window rules mean that Lobjoit won't be eligible to play for the Cobblers until next season."


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on July 06, 2017, 11:34:40 am
Computer Managers are a dangerous breed. I suggest we leave it to JED to decide who plays or not and then comment. A statement of the obvious, I know.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Insider on July 06, 2017, 12:37:28 pm
George Brady.  Central defender.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 06, 2017, 12:50:21 pm
George Brady.  Central defender.

Released by Sunderland...interesting history already and related to Karen Brady

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/sunderland-afc-sign-former-chelsea-9562714 (http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/sunderland-afc-sign-former-chelsea-9562714)

Heard a whisper Remie Streete (ex Port Vale CB) has been training with us too...

Will perhaps feature on Sat if true...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rach on July 06, 2017, 12:50:39 pm
Cash bid in for Marcus Maddison I reckon


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 06, 2017, 12:54:36 pm
............................. where he didn't even make the bench even when it was clear we had nothing to play for.

 ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 06, 2017, 13:06:55 pm
I've heard George Brady and Remi Streete..

Not heard Marcus Maddison, he'd be good wouldn't he?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 06, 2017, 13:14:56 pm
MM would probably cost £1m so we can discount that.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tom on July 06, 2017, 13:18:35 pm
Cash bid in for Marcus Maddison I reckon

Zero percent chance of us getting him.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 06, 2017, 13:21:44 pm
Adam Smith....Derby/Forest were fighting over him apparently...

Bristol Rovers have signed former Blackpool & Northampton goalkeepers Sam Slocombe & Adam Smith. #BristolRovers #BlackpoolFC #ntfc #notasgoodasyouthoughtyouwere

Will probably end up being number 2 to Slocombe too. Shame he and his agent believed the hype...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: DrillingCobbler on July 06, 2017, 13:23:00 pm
All coming together quite nicely at the moment I feel…

In fact fcuk it. I've never been this excited about our prospects going into a league1 season before  ;D

It honestly feels like we are competing properly at this level for the first time in my supporting life time (30 years been a regular). Id be totally content with a top notch goal keeper, a first team standard centre back and a younger centre back. Anything else is a massive bonus.

This time last year we were signing Hanley, Snoupe, JJ Hooper and Gorre. I suspect the wages of Taylor and Revell accounted for that because the rest of our signings were cheap 'stocking fillers'. This season we've not signed any stocking fillers yet, all of our summer presents have been wrapped nicely and look impressive under the christmas tree. Whether they are impressive, we won't know until a football fans 2nd Christmas Day when we play Shrewsbury. But for once I can't wait to find out.

I remember last year on the eve of the football season thinking that the tree looked sh1t whilst the mantle piece was straining under the weight of wrapped crappy little boxes all bought from the pound shop down the high street.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: LeeleeSTAR on July 06, 2017, 13:35:17 pm
I can only assume that JE didn't fancy smith as we surely now could have afforded to resign him.  Also I thought Bunn had been released by villa, if not then why were so many expecting us to sign him?  Did he possibly sign an extention with them and it wasn't reported?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 06, 2017, 13:42:47 pm
I can only assume that JE didn't fancy smith as we surely now could have afforded to resign him.  Also I thought Bunn had been released by villa, if not then why were so many expecting us to sign him?  Did he possibly sign an extention with them and it wasn't reported?

Bunny signed a 2 year deal with Villa in 2015 so should now be out of contact, hence why many (including me) were hopeful he would want to finally play some games and come back to us...

However, looks like he's been given an extension as he out in Portugal with the Villa squad doing Karaoke with John Terry!!!

He's out the equation but plenty of decent keepers out there...

Still think our cash bid is for Luke McGee from Spurs. Played all last season on loan at scum so has the L1 experience JED previously stated he wanted

Exciting times to be a Cobbler eh!  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 06, 2017, 13:47:57 pm
No knowledge whatsoever and may be well out of reach but has John ruddy got a club yet?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 06, 2017, 13:57:19 pm
No knowledge whatsoever and may be well out of reach but has John ruddy got a club yet?

If we ain't gonna get Bunny, we ain't gonna get Ruddy...

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/john-ruddy-now-odds-sign-13291285 (http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/john-ruddy-now-odds-sign-13291285)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rach on July 06, 2017, 14:09:55 pm
You're probably right with MM. Would be a fantastic signing though. I can see they would want to recoup some of the money paid out on him (£500k) is that type of money available? Also, do we want to give money to them? Wait til he's available on a free at the end of the season!!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 06, 2017, 14:14:20 pm
I can only assume that JE didn't fancy smith as we surely now could have afforded to resign him.  Also I thought Bunn had been released by villa, if not then why were so many expecting us to sign him?  Did he possibly sign an extention with them and it wasn't reported?

I'd have been happy if we had got Smith to sign another contract but mostly on potential, I don't think he had the greatest of times last season.

However, I don't think that the blame for him leaving can all be laid at JEDs door, I always felt he'd had his head turned after all the attention he got towards the end of his first season, it seemed he had made his mind up to see out his contract. I even think that is what his two spells out of the side were to do with. KT stated a couple of times last year that they had been talking contracts with Smith but they were nowhere near.

I'd guess he thought it was nailed on he'd go to the Championship and there was an element of "didn't fancy her anyway" from JED

Will be interested to see what level he ends up at longer term


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 06, 2017, 14:15:43 pm
One out of contract winger/striker who is available is Chris maguire of oxolona.
Imagine the scenes ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lordjord on July 06, 2017, 14:21:01 pm
You're probably right with MM. Would be a fantastic signing though. I can see they would want to recoup some of the money paid out on him (£500k) is that type of money available? Also, do we want to give money to them? Wait til he's available on a free at the end of the season!!

Their chairman has said that they want 7 figures for him or will let him see out his deal so thats going to be a no go.

I wouldnt really want Maguire either, a good player but he takes a lot of touches and slows down play a lot because of it.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rach on July 06, 2017, 14:30:27 pm
The chairman may want 7 figures, is he going to get them? No real interest in him from the clubs who have such money and a contract expiring at the end of the season. Bit of a gamble I suppose?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rach on July 06, 2017, 14:37:24 pm
So it seems wilder is after MM!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rach on July 06, 2017, 15:03:52 pm
On another note, with 5 players left to sign and not a single loan as yet. Although, McGee is still available 😜


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 06, 2017, 15:07:04 pm
Wonder if this cash bid would break our current transfer record, that would really make a statement of intent.

John Akinde maybe?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: dannybeaver on July 06, 2017, 15:18:43 pm
Akinde would be a brilliant signing, although it's conference and League 2 Football, for Barnet his goal scoring record is excellent, 83 goals in 145 games!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rach on July 06, 2017, 15:23:26 pm
I'm just certain we're dealing with Peterborough over a player. Tom Nichols was reportedly going to Bristol for that's quitened down. We need a Ricky type player, hence why I would like Maddison to come but as already said. Definitely off our radar! Creative, tricky and of good age. This I reckon is where our cash is going.

If it's akinde, would someone have to make way? Would the revell to Mansfield rumour start up again?Is it definitely a striker we're after or a more creative midfielder?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest49 on July 06, 2017, 15:24:00 pm
Wonder if this cash bid would break our current transfer record, that would really make a statement of intent.

John Akinde maybe?

It's a reminder of the history of our club when the record transfer is listed as £165k. It's more about the wages these days and a few players would have fleeced us for a lot more than that in a season or two.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 06, 2017, 15:42:37 pm
Apparently we're set to sign Regan Poole on loan from Man UTD

https://twitter.com/SportsPeteO/status/882987831349702660


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rach on July 06, 2017, 15:49:33 pm
So that's one of the two loan deals sorted. McGee to be the other?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: MrTickle on July 06, 2017, 18:41:00 pm
George Brady.  Central defender.
Definitely training with us, saw him at moulton today weaving in and out of all the hockey players.
Wondered who the new face was, googled all the names mentioned today and is definitely brady. Didn't see none of the others.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on July 06, 2017, 19:02:39 pm
Definitely training with us, saw him at moulton today weaving in and out of all the hockey players.
Wondered who the new face was, googled all the names mentioned today and is definitely brady. Didn't see none of the others.

Sounds a decent prospect - Chelsea paid £250K for him as a 15 year old from Cannes!

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/sunderland-afc-sign-former-chelsea-9562714


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on July 06, 2017, 19:59:05 pm
Sounds a decent prospect - Chelsea paid £250K for him as a 15 year old from Cannes!

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/sunderland-afc-sign-former-chelsea-9562714

Wasn't Tozer a million?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 06, 2017, 22:51:56 pm
Daily Mail now running the story about Regan Poole

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4673200/Manchester-United-youngster-Regan-Poole-joins-Northampton.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4673200/Manchester-United-youngster-Regan-Poole-joins-Northampton.html)



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Starmer87 on July 06, 2017, 23:03:36 pm
Daily Mail now running the story about Regan Poole

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4673200/Manchester-United-youngster-Regan-Poole-joins-Northampton.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4673200/Manchester-United-youngster-Regan-Poole-joins-Northampton.html)


can't find nothing on mufc or our website or Twitter, so we just have the papers say at the minute


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 07, 2017, 02:00:23 am
Ross Turnbull would be a very decent Keeper to get in...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: DrillingCobbler on July 07, 2017, 06:07:05 am
This Summer we are being linked to borrowing players from Manchester UTD.

Last Summer we were borrowing players from Port Vale.

Living the dream!  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Parklands Cobbler on July 07, 2017, 07:52:59 am
Freddie Woodman?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 07, 2017, 08:05:45 am
Ross Turnbull would be a very decent Keeper to get in...

I don't know if I'd be overly happy with turnbull - a bit like bunn he has made a career out of being a bench warmer and hasn't played anywhere near as many games as he should have. I also seem to recall him dropping some clangers but having said that what keeper doesn't?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lordjord on July 07, 2017, 08:22:36 am
Freddie Woodman?

Him, Connor Ripley or Christian Walton would be ideal on loan for a year, all excellent young keepers. Although it appears Walton is off to Pompey.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 07, 2017, 09:16:03 am
I think we can probably rule out getting Aaron Pierre, he's training with Bristol City


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 07, 2017, 09:33:15 am
That's a shame but unfortunately I think he was just out of our range - it's a bit of an insult though that Bristol city have effectively taken him on trial, surely they must already be aware of what he's like as a player. If they do sign him they'll have the twin towers in him and Aden flint.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Towcester ntfc on July 07, 2017, 09:57:20 am
Luke McGee is unlikely posh chairman said the reason he wasn't joining them is because of wages and the fact spurs wont release him till mid august


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on July 07, 2017, 10:04:17 am
Ross Turnbull would be a very decent Keeper to get in...

Probably a realistic target to be fair. Dropped down to league 1 with Barnsely not too long back... but seems content with being a Championship No. 2.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rach on July 07, 2017, 10:07:21 am
Re McGee. His wages were c 5k pw. Is that really beyond us at the moment? Surely Edinburgh could pull a few of his spurs strings to release a bit earlier? Failing that Cornell plays for the first few games 😳


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 07, 2017, 10:19:23 am
Re McGee. His wages were c 5k pw. Is that really beyond us at the moment? Surely Edinburgh could pull a few of his spurs strings to release a bit earlier? Failing that Cornell plays for the first few games 😳

I'm not sure I'd be overly happy about 5k per week on a loan player personally


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on July 07, 2017, 10:34:51 am
I'm not sure I'd be overly happy about 5k per week on a loan player personally

i would think we would only pay a % of that.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rach on July 07, 2017, 10:36:26 am
How much would Regan Poole be on?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 07, 2017, 10:40:23 am
i would think we would only pay a % of that.


I'd hope so but depends on the %, I can't McAnthony having an issue with 1k / week for example


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Large Salads on July 07, 2017, 11:08:53 am
No need to speculate on Central Defenders we now know our 4.

Leon Barnett
Ash Taylor
Regan Poole
George Brady

Just keeper and any surprises to come!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 07, 2017, 11:16:01 am
No need to speculate on Central Defenders we now know our 4.

Leon Barnett
Ash Taylor
Regan Poole
George Brady

Just keeper and any surprises to come!

On paper that is a pretty impressive improvement from last season.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 07, 2017, 11:16:13 am
No need to speculate on Central Defenders we now know our 4.

Leon Barnett
Ash Taylor
Regan Poole
George Brady

Just keeper and any surprises to come!

I thought I read somewhere that there was a hint that remie streete might be training with us or is that wishful thinking/me imagining it?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 07, 2017, 11:16:56 am
I thought I read somewhere that there was a hint that remie streete might be training with us or is that wishful thinking/me imagining it?

Definitely was a rumour flying around that he was training with us.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Onetouch on July 07, 2017, 11:18:06 am
We are also waiting on "Worth the Wait" Signing


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 07, 2017, 11:23:58 am
Diamond, McDonald, Nyatanga...Who?
All those, especially defender, who were getting concerned...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on July 07, 2017, 12:44:54 pm
On paper that is a pretty impressive improvement from last season.

why?



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 07, 2017, 13:32:03 pm
why?



Someone from Man Utd, someone from the team that finished 2nd in the Scottish prem and only conceded 34 goals, someone with promotion experience and a relatively well thought of youngster.

On paper.

Doesn't mean they will be!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: fwalden on July 07, 2017, 14:31:27 pm
I don't know if I'd be overly happy with turnbull - a bit like bunn he has made a career out of being a bench warmer and hasn't played anywhere near as many games as he should have. I also seem to recall him dropping some clangers but having said that what keeper doesn't?

I dont agree. Ross Turnbull would be an excellent signing for us.  He's got premier league experience and was at Chelsea only a few years ago.  I think he would be a stand out performer in league one and a solid number one.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Starmer87 on July 07, 2017, 15:06:14 pm
I dont agree. Ross Turnbull would be an excellent signing for us.  He's got premier league experience and was at Chelsea only a few years ago.  I think he would be a stand out performer in league one and a solid number one.
why not give Cornell a chance tho?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: BirdyNTFC on July 07, 2017, 15:08:18 pm
I'm not one to say that mark bunn will return but interesting to see villa now want Joe Hart on loan as well as Sam Johnstone permanently from United following his loan there. Also not seeing Joe Hart going to Villa but if they're actively seeking another keeper is Bunn really wanting to be 3rd choice??


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: BirdyNTFC on July 07, 2017, 15:14:10 pm
Sky sports now running the story about Regan Poole

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11739/10940783/regan-poole-set-to-join-northampton-on-loan-from-manchester-united


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 07, 2017, 15:16:16 pm
why not give Cornell a chance tho?

Decent backup but not good enough to be No.1 at a League 1 club for 4 games


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 07, 2017, 15:25:43 pm
I'm not one to say that mark bunn will return but interesting to see villa now want Joe Hart on loan as well as Sam Johnstone permanently from United following his loan there. Also not seeing Joe Hart going to Villa but if they're actively seeking another keeper is Bunn really wanting to be 3rd choice??

Never gonna happen...alledged 20K a week for sitting on his arris' as appose to max 3-4K we could afford to offer

Still can't see he signed a contract extension at Villa though...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on July 07, 2017, 15:27:30 pm
Decent backup but not good enough to be No.1 at a League 1 club for 4 games

So how is he decent backup if we can't use him for backup?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 07, 2017, 15:29:41 pm
From twitter...

Jeremy Casey‏ @TheRealCase

There's going to be another new face at Sixfields... new signing to be announced at 5pm. Watch this space..,  #ntfc


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on July 07, 2017, 15:45:47 pm
From twitter...

Jeremy Casey‏ @TheRealCase

There's going to be another new face at Sixfields... new signing to be announced at 5pm. Watch this space..,  #ntfc

Any guesses or are we all resigned to it being Regan Poole?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 07, 2017, 15:47:23 pm
Its always when big teams are involved the surprise is ruined because of big papers and more journalists. I also don't want any cryptic clues from dicks in the know who think they are better than everyone.
I like surprises.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 07, 2017, 15:55:22 pm
Not a clue on this one but has to be Regan Poole doesn't it


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on July 07, 2017, 15:57:03 pm
Its always when big teams are involved the surprise is ruined because of big papers and more journalists. I also don't want any cryptic clues from dicks in the know who think they are better than everyone.
I like surprises.

'dicks in the know' so is the players name Richard?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 07, 2017, 16:01:07 pm
5.30pm now


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 07, 2017, 16:03:02 pm
Ooooh the suspense


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on July 07, 2017, 16:11:03 pm
Regan Poole - he's just been on Radio Northampton talking about his year loan and there are pics on twitter now!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Insider on July 07, 2017, 16:14:21 pm
Must be the club's worst kept secret.  Meanwhile, George Brady trained with the squad again today.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Gen.Disorda on July 07, 2017, 16:16:55 pm
'dicks in the know' so is the players name Richard?

Best post on here in a while  ;D  ;D





Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 07, 2017, 16:18:01 pm
Must be the club's worst kept secret.  Meanwhile, George Brady trained with the squad again today.

Is the guy from Port Vale training with us aswell - Remi Streete?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: MK_Cobbler on July 07, 2017, 16:18:38 pm
Is Poole ready 5ft 9 - 5ft 10?  ???


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 07, 2017, 16:26:16 pm
Is Poole ready 5ft 9 - 5ft 10?  ???

They do get things wrong. Ash Taylor is 6ft 5 but is listed on wiki as 6ft 1.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Insider on July 07, 2017, 16:28:26 pm
Is the guy from Port Vale training with us aswell - Remi Streete?

No.  There was another triallist there yesterday of unknown identity - there was a suggestion it was Michael Bostwick, who coincidentally flew home from Posh's tour of Spain on Monday supposedly for family reasons and isn't in Posh's squad tomorrow.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 07, 2017, 16:34:18 pm
They do get things wrong. Ash Taylor is 6ft 5 but is listed on wiki as 6ft 1.
They are often wrong
Poole is actually 5ft4  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on July 07, 2017, 16:39:43 pm
Jeremy Casey‏ @TheRealCase · 10s10 seconds ago 


Right, the cat is out of the bag with today's Cobblers signing, but the deal is not signed off yet. When it is, it'll be announced... #ntfc



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 07, 2017, 16:46:47 pm
Jeremy Casey‏ @TheRealCase

Everything is going through as expected, but there is still one piece of paper that needs signing off... until then, it isn't done


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on July 07, 2017, 16:55:27 pm
Crikey! We have signed Regan Poole from Man Utd on a season long loan! Didn't see that coming!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 07, 2017, 17:03:43 pm
I wonder if part of the deal is that he plays every game?
If so I hope he's good


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest49 on July 07, 2017, 17:07:33 pm
I have it good authority from a United purist that he's the real deal.
Keeper next....


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 07, 2017, 18:44:17 pm
So how is he decent backup if we can't use him for backup?

Haha, typo fail, it was meant to say 46 games not 4  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 07, 2017, 18:48:53 pm
I wonder if part of the deal is that he plays every game?
If so I hope he's good

I don't think this has been in any loan deal, ever!

I would imagine there was some discussion between the player and both clubs about his role here, all will still be subject to him performing. If any party are unhappy come January they can possibly recall him.

If people think he ain't up to it but he's still playing it will because the manager races him, simple as that


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: TownOwl on July 07, 2017, 19:06:35 pm
So he gets to play if he wins the 4.10 at Towcester?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: cobbler_rob on July 07, 2017, 19:21:19 pm
No.  There was another triallist there yesterday of unknown identity - there was a suggestion it was Michael Bostwick, who coincidentally flew home from Posh's tour of Spain on Monday supposedly for family reasons and isn't in Posh's squad tomorrow.

Isn't he another centre midfielder? We already have 5... would much prefer to see an attacking Holmes / Adams type player signed instead


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: OldStratfordCobbler on July 07, 2017, 19:22:18 pm
So he gets to play if he wins the 4.10 at Towcester?
Like it! Or Crystal Palace!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 07, 2017, 19:47:03 pm
Interesting to see how they line up at Sileby, with so many new faces not sure who would make up the starting 11 at the moment in time.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 07, 2017, 19:48:50 pm
So he gets to play if he wins the 4.10 at Towcester?

 ;D

I'm having an absolute mare with typos today!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 07, 2017, 20:22:17 pm
Interesting to see how they line up at Sileby, with so many new faces not sure who would make up the starting 11 at the moment in time.

Do you reckon JE knows his starting 11? Going to be really rough to pick, for once!

Of the 3 CB's we have signed, I'm not sure any of them will be happy sitting on the bench.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Letchworthcobbler on July 07, 2017, 20:24:36 pm
Another 3 or 4 more signings left now then?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 07, 2017, 20:38:30 pm
Didn't the Chron story say we still want 4? 1 GK, 1 DF, 1 MF and 1 ST.

Fair to say we won't be short of options this season.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Letchworthcobbler on July 07, 2017, 20:44:08 pm
I thought it was 3 to be fair on chron, but it could be 4. I suppose these signings will be the ones from the extra funding?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 07, 2017, 20:56:30 pm
I thought it was 3 to be fair on chron, but it could be 4. I suppose these signings will be the ones from the extra funding?

http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers-boss-edinburgh-delighted-as-he-seals-deal-for-manchester-united-teenager-poole-1-8046510

Definitely says 4 on this story. I'd guess the extra funding will come into play now for sure.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Mathius on July 07, 2017, 21:13:45 pm
I would like to wish Jak McCourt all the best at his new club.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 07, 2017, 22:03:59 pm
Do you reckon JE knows his starting 11? Going to be really rough to pick, for once!

Of the 3 CB's we have signed, I'm not sure any of them will be happy sitting on the bench.

Definitely going to be one or two leaving and I would include Revell in that also... it's gunna be a fun old season.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 07, 2017, 22:37:04 pm
Is Poole reaiiy 5ft 9 - 5ft 10?  ???

According to online info he is 5'10" - bit of a tich for a centre back. Unless he has a build spurt he wont make 6'!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 07, 2017, 23:06:06 pm
Just seen that Aston Villa want Joe Hart AND Sam Johnstone... could that mean Bunny will be free to leave? Maybe on loan?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: OldStratfordCobbler on July 08, 2017, 07:41:05 am
According to online info he is 5'10" - bit of a tich for a centre back. Unless he has a build spurt he wont make 6'!
I believe Bobby Moore was also 5' 10". He was quite a good footballer!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: DrillingCobbler on July 08, 2017, 08:46:26 am
We are now at that point when, and IF, we were to sign a truly top notch goal keeper Id say we are set to 'give it a go'. I say that because the midfielder and attacker that JED talks about is where the apparent extra finance is coming from. They are both 'extras', one can only assume that they will be the cream added to what is looking like a pretty decent squad and certainly the best squad we've had since the 1960's. On paper of course.

We've also got a clutch of really excellent prospects, the likes of McWilliams and potentially the two young strikers plus of course our back up left back. Waters could also prove to be a real coup.

If Revell and Taylor are used sparingly and sensibly they will bring a lot to the party as well, both intelligent individuals who are terrific to have in and around the dressing room. Think back to their displays Aug-October last season, BEFORE they both got knackered from playing every minute every game. I'm convinced and was convinced as early as November that their form dipped through tiredness in the main. When a bloke gets to his mid 30's, he cannot sustain the level of performance that the body allowed him to a few years before. With the extra depth in our squad this coming season, that shouldn't be an issue now. Bodes well.

Back to the title of the thread and factoring in that the pot of cash at JED's disposal seems to be pretty generous for our standards, Im still pinning my goalkeeping hopes on Bunn or Woodman. If one of those comes in (or someone of similar standard) it will be the signing that makes people take note and should ensure that tickets for our small ground will be at a premium next season!





Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2677 on July 08, 2017, 08:58:55 am
You would have thought so yes Drilling.
But I've just looked at the 'table' on Oddschecker for promotion to the championship for next season and it has us down in 18th place.
There's some decent teams in league one this year but I'm still a little surprised.
Can someone shed some light?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: DrillingCobbler on July 08, 2017, 09:09:47 am
You would have thought so yes Drilling.
But I've just looked at the 'table' on Oddschecker for promotion to the championship for next season and it has us down in 18th place.
There's some decent teams in league one this year but I'm still a little surprised.
Can someone shed some light?

I had a look at exactly the same site an hour or ago as well!  ;D

Market is small, thats all. Our signings certainly have not yet influenced the betting world, and I wouldn't have expected them to much to be fair. I doubt we are being perceived as being big spenders, Im more hopeful based on the lovely balance within our squad rather than specific individuals. Thats how we won league2, the only other season in living memory where we saw a proper structured recruitment campaign.

I always talk about 'templates'. Im now happy with all three (defensive, middle and up top). Add a bit of real quality to the middle and the top which the extra budget will hopefully allow us to and our odds will come tumbling down after a few games. Hopefully!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on July 08, 2017, 09:17:05 am
As Drilling says, the squad, although still missing 2-3 players, looks to be more balanced.  The only thing I have a slight concern about is that Waters & Lobjoit are untested in this league and Hoskins' shooting will need to improve dramatically if he is to make an impact.  Most important, we need a very good 'keeper.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2677 on July 08, 2017, 09:23:59 am
So the bookies are slow to react then.
I'd agree on the keeper and the fact the 'other' striker is untested at this level.
But iI'm excited for the new season myself in a way I've not been for a good few years.  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 08, 2017, 10:05:58 am
Despite all of the optimistic anticipation for the new season following the recent 'better' signings, the most important signing that will definitely influence our prospects is yet to come; the goalkeeper.
Every top team has a top keeper.
I hope that he matches or betters the current team/squad standard and doesn't become our weak link.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 08, 2017, 11:49:18 am
Issue is at this stage that the turnover of players is so huge, we barely know anything about any of our players yet. I can't see how anyone can be confident about our season in either way until we've actually seen them kick a ball yet.

The player's we've brought in from our level have questionable feedback from ex-clubs, the players who have come with praises have come from a worse level and have yet to be tested where we are now. I don't know if the squad is stronger than what we had last year or not, lets wait 5 games before we decide whether the bookies are undervaluing us or not.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 08, 2017, 12:01:16 pm
Issue is at this stage that the turnover of players is so huge, we barely know anything about any of our players yet. I can't see how anyone can be confident about our season in either way until we've actually seen them kick a ball yet.

The player's we've brought in from our level have questionable feedback from ex-clubs, the players who have come with praises have come from a worse level and have yet to be tested where we are now.

Your first para is good but the second appears to be a bit lob sided. If you base your conclusions on the AFC forum for example without countering with some observations then I don't feel they are a representative at all. As for the STFC forum then to me they seem to represent 'sour grapes'. Not sure if you have based your comments to suit your point of view rather than raise a debating issue/point.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 08, 2017, 12:36:13 pm
Well, I was more referring to Taylor, Powerll and Yaser. I'm not saying that they can't be good players for us, they might well be head and shoulders better than McCourt and Diamond, but feedback wasn't amazing from their old fans. For instance, when Charlton stole Holmes from us, nobody claimed he wasn't that good after all or he was overated, while annoyed we were pretty unanimous with praise for him, and we've not got that from the above signings from their previous clubs.

Now, that said of course, we've had plenty of players like Langmead and O'Toole who got hammered by their ex-fans and turned our brilliantly for us, so this isn't to say that we can't have a good season here, just that I've not neccesarily seen anything that makes me thing that we'll be gunning for the promotion at this point in time.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 08, 2017, 13:15:31 pm
Just to stir up the Revell to Mansfield "rumours" this is from Mansfield's twitter account:

NEWS: Gaffer confirms that an approach to buy one of League Two's top goalscorers from last season has been rebuffed.#NoNames

So they're still after a striker.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 08, 2017, 17:15:11 pm
Just to stir up the Revell to Mansfield "rumours" this is from Mansfield's twitter account:

NEWS: Gaffer confirms that an approach to buy one of League Two's top goalscorers from last season has been rebuffed.#NoNames

So they're still after a striker.

After today not sure if Mansfield are still an interested party!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 08, 2017, 18:29:02 pm
Sat a couple of seats away from KT today...

Had a brief chat and asked him outright if Mark Bunn is coming back. He smiled and said he couldn't possibly comment...

Still can't see it happening but something's telling me not to give up hope.

Would help if Villa sign a keeper or two and actually announce Bunny has been released...

He signed a two year deal in 2015 but can't see if he extended it

Next week or so all should become clearer on the keeper front



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: mr3teas on July 08, 2017, 18:41:25 pm
Man Utd keeper Sam Johnstone due to sign for villa on a season long loan on Monday could be good news for us then ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 08, 2017, 18:50:53 pm
Heard Freddie Woodman mentioned a lot today.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 08, 2017, 20:31:51 pm
Heard Freddie Woodman mentioned a lot today.

Why - he is not the experienced goalie we are supposed to be after....who ever that goalie is!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 08, 2017, 20:41:56 pm
Why - he is not the experienced goalie we are supposed to be after....who ever that goalie is!

I didn't ask that. Sorry.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 08, 2017, 20:44:20 pm
Why - he is not the experienced goalie we are supposed to be after....who ever that goalie is!
I think that too many people, are associating him because of his fathers connection.
I would prefer to see an experienced pair of hands, like a Keith Welch, or a Lee, Lee, Lee Harper.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: cobbler_rob on July 08, 2017, 21:18:44 pm
Chris Maguire? According to BBC radio Oxford were interested


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on July 08, 2017, 21:25:56 pm
I think that too many people, are associating him because of his fathers connection.
I would prefer to see an experienced pair of hands, like a Keith Welch, or a Lee, Lee, Lee Harper.

They're both long retired.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 08, 2017, 21:35:31 pm
Chris Maguire? According to BBC radio Oxford were interested

Just had a search on Twitter, certainly seems like it's got legs.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 08, 2017, 22:16:37 pm
After watching the JED interview after today's game, it certainly seems we are now going after a better quality of signing...rather than Brady and Hugo who played today and Hugo in particular looked decent...reminded me of a more mobile Danny Rose....

Chris Maguire would certainly fit in on the right hand side of attack...top scorer for Ox last season too

Haven't been this excited for a new season for a long while...

Oh, and Waters could just be the L1 Aguero! solid, pacey, low centre of gravity, sublime control and always looking to shoot...looks a real prospect.

Powell is also a MASSIVE upgrade on Anderson


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 08, 2017, 22:41:45 pm
Maguire was on a big salary at Oxford and is one of their best players. If we are really in for him and end up getting him (which would be a big coup, so I'm not holding my breath), then maybe we're underestimated the Chinese cash that's been made available.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler78 on July 09, 2017, 08:13:48 am
If (big if) we sign Bunn, Brady and Maguire I really think a promotion challenge could be on the cards.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 09, 2017, 08:22:05 am
If (big if) we sign Bunn, Brady and Maguire I really think a promotion challenge could be on the cards.
That'd be good but don't forget the player we have tabled a bid for......


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler78 on July 09, 2017, 08:25:10 am
That'd be good but don't forget the player we have tabled a bid for......


Is Maguire not under contract? Could the bid be for him?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 09, 2017, 08:43:17 am
He's out of contract and has been negotiating with Oxford for a few months


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: STEVIEG on July 09, 2017, 11:38:51 am
love it if we got Maguire from under their noses. Tears would flow.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Baby Bear on July 09, 2017, 11:55:37 am
Just seen on twitter that Mark Bunn has signed a new one year contract with villa.
So that rules that unlikely "rumour" out.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ajp on July 09, 2017, 12:16:30 pm
Just seen on twitter that Mark Bunn has signed a new one year contract with villa.
So that rules that unlikely "rumour" out.

Could still be a loan option


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 09, 2017, 13:06:42 pm
Could still be a loan option

Oh f*** off  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: TownOwl on July 09, 2017, 13:31:50 pm
love it if we got Maguire from under their noses. Tears would flow.

There is a vote on their forum about whether they would prefer McAleny or Maguire. They lost out on the former to Fleetwood. They would be in meltdown if they lost out on the latter too, and on a free at that.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on July 09, 2017, 14:13:22 pm
Just seen on twitter that Mark Bunn has signed a new one year contract with villa.
So that rules that unlikely "rumour" out.

Can we start a Jacobs or a Chambers rumour now?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 09, 2017, 15:09:32 pm
Just seen on twitter that Mark Bunn has signed a new one year contract with villa.
So that rules that unlikely "rumour" out.

Where on Twitter? Nothing has 'officially' been announced by Villa.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Pineham_Cobbler on July 09, 2017, 15:48:01 pm
Joe Ledley still available on a free now that would be a statement of intent!  :afro


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on July 09, 2017, 17:14:57 pm
Was George Brady the same young man that was "promising" at Chelsea before Sunderland?

If he played as well as people say, would definitely be worth picking up and would give us two experienced CB's (Barnett/Ash Taylor), two younger ones to challenge them (Poole/Brady) as well as the two young lads from the Youth team.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 09, 2017, 19:08:38 pm
Was George Brady the same young man that was "promising" at Chelsea before Sunderland?

If he played as well as people say, would definitely be worth picking up and would give us two experienced CB's (Barnett/Ash Taylor), two younger ones to challenge them (Poole/Brady) as well as the two young lads from the Youth team.

Not sure about Barnett , bit slow and ponderous ok as a reserve perhaps.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 09, 2017, 19:40:53 pm
Not sure about Barnett , bit slow and ponderous ok as a reserve perhaps.


Fingers crossed he improves with a full pre season and some match practice alongside the other centre backs. We look to have good competition in that area so if he ain't up to it I doubt he'll play much


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on July 09, 2017, 19:54:58 pm
The Maguire rumours seems to be picking up steam, they almost seem resigned to have lost him in oxoland - excellent to see


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 09, 2017, 20:14:18 pm
The Maguire rumours seems to be picking up steam, they almost seem resigned to have lost him in oxoland - excellent to see

Have you a link for this story?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 09, 2017, 20:29:14 pm
The Maguire rumours seems to be picking up steam, they almost seem resigned to have lost him in oxoland - excellent to see

And he didn't feature in yesterday's friendly.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 09, 2017, 20:31:24 pm
Have you a link for this story?

I think he's referring to the Oxford fans forum. It was also mentioned on Radio Oxford according to their fans.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 09, 2017, 20:33:58 pm
I think he's referring to the Oxford fans forum. It was also mentioned on Radio Oxford according to their fans.

Not a lot on there either!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 09, 2017, 20:39:06 pm
Not a lot on there either!

Well I've seen it! Under Oxford player threads, then they compare Maguire & Mcalaney (whatever his name is).

I'm useless with computers, otherwise would supply the link.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on July 09, 2017, 20:54:31 pm
Well I've seen it! Under Oxford player threads, then they compare Maguire & Mcalaney (whatever his name is).

I'm useless with computers, otherwise would supply the link.

Yep apparently reported on Radio Oxo we are in for him - Their fans tone just seems to have changed from its only a matter of time before he signs to well it doesn't really matter if he doesn't / expecting him to leave

http://www.yellowsforum.co.uk/thread/25840/maguire-mcaleny?page=11


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 09, 2017, 20:57:35 pm
Sounds to me like a tart offering himself to the highest bidder in terms of wages, playing one club off another.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 09, 2017, 21:09:21 pm
Yep apparently reported on Radio Oxo we are in for him - Their fans tone just seems to have changed from its only a matter of time before he signs to well it doesn't really matter if he doesn't / expecting him to leave

http://www.yellowsforum.co.uk/thread/25840/maguire-mcaleny?page=11

Read some of that thread but not all of it so missed two of the three posts that Northampton were in for him. Thanks for link tho'.The main clue is Radio Oxford mentioned it, but somebody then posts that Ipswich are now interested. Gave up after that. Don't think their fans want to lose him. Not sure if a few minor rumours merit attention. Still its all potential news.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on July 09, 2017, 21:27:17 pm
Sounds to me like a tart offering himself to the highest bidder in terms of wages, playing one club off another.

Surely that's the job of anyone who is out of contract (or their agent anyway) to get the best deal for them?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 10, 2017, 07:09:01 am
Who can blame the lad.

Clearly a very good player and wants the best deal for himself, i guess we now have the financials to be in the running so i would happily sign him up.

UTC 


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tom on July 10, 2017, 07:56:39 am
Where on Twitter? Nothing has 'officially' been announced by Villa.

Seems to just be some randoms on twitter saying it, nothing official anywhere from what I can find.

The fact that they put [Daily mail] after their tweets when there is no mention of anything on the dailymail would suggest they are just trolling.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 10, 2017, 09:14:25 am
According to Birmingham mail Bunny's contract runs to 2018. Although initially a 2 year contract when signed in July 2015 it must have been extended some time during the last year.

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-players-out-contract-12433846 (http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-players-out-contract-12433846)

That's not to say that if Villa were to sign a couple of decent keepers he would be still be kept on. Under these circumstances it might be thought better for all parties that he moves on.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 10, 2017, 09:44:49 am
No knowledge whatsoever and may be well out of reach but has John ruddy got a club yet?

Gone to Wolves


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 10, 2017, 10:31:39 am
Back to Aaron Pierre...


https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/johnson-plans-pierre-talks/

Article here on the Bristol City website... Johnson doesn't sound as keen on him as he's not got much championship experience, also says he has 3 or 4 other offers... I really hope we're one of them.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 10, 2017, 11:26:03 am
According to Birmingham mail Bunny's contract runs to 2018. Although initially a 2 year contract when signed in July 2015 it must have been extended some time during the last year.

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-players-out-contract-12433846 (http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-players-out-contract-12433846)

That's not to say that if Villa were to sign a couple of decent keepers he would be still be kept on. Under these circumstances it might be thought better for all parties that he moves on.

Yes I saw that. But I have also seen somewhere else that he was out of contract this summer, it may have been claretvillans.com website.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 10, 2017, 12:24:58 pm
There are 22 players that have made the trip to Spain according to the group photo. Therefore, all the current squad. So, no trialists have made the trip.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 10, 2017, 15:11:49 pm
So Hanley has gone then? Quite apt that nothing has been mentioned.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: FezNTFC on July 10, 2017, 15:37:34 pm
http://www.iron-bru.co.uk/iron-face-northampton-competition-for-crooks/ (http://www.iron-bru.co.uk/iron-face-northampton-competition-for-crooks/)

Probably only Twitter gossip, but would be delighted if we did end up with Matt Crooks. Remember him running the show when we robbed Accrington in a 1-0 win at Sixfields in the title year.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 10, 2017, 15:42:00 pm
http://www.iron-bru.co.uk/iron-face-northampton-competition-for-crooks/ (http://www.iron-bru.co.uk/iron-face-northampton-competition-for-crooks/)

Probably only Twitter gossip, but would be delighted if we did end up with Matt Crooks. Remember him running the show when we robbed Accrington in a 1-0 win at Sixfields in the title year.

Good find fella...

Sc***horpe United face competition for the signature of Rangers’ midfielder Matt Crooks from League One rivals Northampton Town.

It is understood that the Cobblers have recently had a £100,000 bid accepted for the former Accrington man, who enjoyed a loan spell at Glanford Park last season.

The 23-year-old scored three goals in 12 appearances for the Iron and was thought to be high up on Graham Alexander’s summer wish list.

BBC Radio Humberside confirmed the Iron had made a bid for the player last week.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Poggy on July 10, 2017, 15:42:38 pm
http://www.iron-bru.co.uk/iron-face-northampton-competition-for-crooks/ (http://www.iron-bru.co.uk/iron-face-northampton-competition-for-crooks/)

Probably only Twitter gossip, but would be delighted if we did end up with Matt Crooks. Remember him running the show when we robbed Accrington in a 1-0 win at Sixfields in the title year.

He was superb that day. I think Adam Smith kept us in the game that day with some excellent saves and he never really hit that level again.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 10, 2017, 15:46:12 pm
No matter what, the fact we are now looking at signing players of the calibre of Maguire/Crooks, shows just how far the club has evolved within the last 12 months...

Que the "What's happening with the East Stand" moaners!  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Insider on July 10, 2017, 15:53:40 pm
http://www.iron-bru.co.uk/iron-face-northampton-competition-for-crooks/ (http://www.iron-bru.co.uk/iron-face-northampton-competition-for-crooks/)

Probably only Twitter gossip, but would be delighted if we did end up with Matt Crooks. Remember him running the show when we robbed Accrington in a 1-0 win at Sixfields in the title year.

Brilliant signing if true.  Rangers apparently want shot of Josh Windass, I'd take both.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 10, 2017, 16:01:30 pm
Really hope there is substance to that rumour, he'd be a great addition.

It would be a bit random for them to make that rumour up so you'd hope there is no smoke without fire.

What a time to be alive.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: MK_Cobbler on July 10, 2017, 16:08:06 pm
No matter what, the fact we are now looking at signing players of the calibre of Maguire/Crooks, shows just how far the club has evolved within the last 12 months...

Que the "What's happening with the East Stand" moaners!  ;D

Either that or the rumour mill think we have more money to invest than we actually do...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobb1989 on July 10, 2017, 16:17:33 pm
Interesting fact on Matt Crooks via twitter -

 Fact of the day... Matt Crooks' girlfriend is from Northampton! They met in Magaluf three years ago. Romantic.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 10, 2017, 16:19:09 pm
There are 22 players that have made the trip to Spain according to the group photo. Therefore, all the current squad. So, no trialists have made the trip.

Would have thought that George Brady is worth a few more trialist games.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on July 10, 2017, 16:32:40 pm
I'm not as excited about Maguire as most but think Crooks would be a great signing.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 10, 2017, 17:24:54 pm
I echo what everyone has already said about crooks - would be absolute quality and cheap at £100k for a 23 year old with massive potential. If his girlfriend is from the town then that could be a factor in our favour. If we were to get a decent keeper in, crooks and maguire I think we can all be ecstatic about the prospect of the new season.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 10, 2017, 17:29:52 pm
Or maybe she doesn't want to live in Northampton because it is her home and would rather live in.....Sc***horpe ???


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 10, 2017, 17:40:25 pm
So Hanley has gone then? Quite apt that nothing has been mentioned.

Don't know if he's gone. Certainly not on the trip though. Unless they're hiding him from the cameras.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 10, 2017, 18:19:18 pm
Either that or the rumour mill think we have more money to invest than we actually do...

From what I heard on Saturday, we have quite a large investment.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 10, 2017, 18:30:19 pm
From what I heard on Saturday, we have quite a large investment.

How large?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 10, 2017, 18:34:49 pm
How large?

£5 Million with a top six budget.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 10, 2017, 18:56:03 pm
Is that right  :o


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 10, 2017, 19:01:05 pm
Is that right  :o

Yes, but don't forget the East Stand etc - this may not just be the footballing side of things.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 10, 2017, 20:25:39 pm
To be fair though, if that's £5 million going into the club, it's not all going to be spent in one year I'd hope.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: WasRambo on July 10, 2017, 20:55:13 pm
So should I put the free bets Sky are giving me on us to go up? Hmmmm...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 10, 2017, 21:15:12 pm
This is a really key period isn't it, it's great being linked to people like Matt Crooks but it means zilch if we don't actually sign him or anyone decent. I'm a bit sceptical as we have been linked with good players in the past and it almost always never happens.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 10, 2017, 21:22:49 pm
Luke McGee, who some think we may be after, is wanted by Portsmouth.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Mathius on July 10, 2017, 21:47:14 pm
So Hanley has gone then? Quite apt that nothing has been mentioned.

Still at the Club. Training with youth team.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 10, 2017, 21:49:48 pm
Luke McGee, who some think we may be after, is wanted by Portsmouth.

& Peterborough... but apparently Spurs won't loan him out until August.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: JollyCobbler on July 10, 2017, 22:01:20 pm
£5 Million with a top six budget.

Are you saying 5 million plus money for the playing budget?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest48 on July 10, 2017, 22:37:22 pm
Or maybe she doesn't want to live in Northampton because it is her home and would rather live in.....Sc***horpe ???
If that's the case, she's obviously never been to Sc***horpe !


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 11, 2017, 07:19:57 am
Are you saying 5 million plus money for the playing budget?

Don't know. I would suggest it's all in the figure of the £5 million investment. Therefore, the playing budget this season is top six.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 11, 2017, 07:25:00 am
Mansfield are after John Marquis. They've had a bid rejected.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 11, 2017, 07:45:57 am
Mansfield are after John Marquis. They've had a bid rejected.

Marquis will never go to Mansfield in a million years - after scoring the goals he did last season you're looking at top half league 1 or maybe championship if he does leave.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2934 on July 11, 2017, 09:27:11 am
To be fair though, if that's £5 million going into the club, it's not all going to be spent in one year I'd hope.

Why hope not? Are you paying?

Blow the fucking lot asap, then spend another £5 million.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: DrillingCobbler on July 11, 2017, 09:53:12 am
Why hope not? Are you paying?

Blow the fucking lot asap, then spend another £5 million.

 ;D ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 11, 2017, 09:56:23 am
Imagine for some crazy moment we were able to acquire both Matt Crooks and Chris Maguire, along with George Brady as 4th choice centre back and an experienced keeper like Bunn or Ross Turnbull. We would probably end up releasing both Alex Revell and Matt Taylor and still have Bowditch and Hoskins competing for a place on the bench!

In this fantasy world first choice team (4-3-3) could be Bunn; Moloney Taylor Poole Buchanan; Crooks O'Toole Foley; Waters Maguire Powell.

With a bench of Cornwell, Phillips, Barnett, Kasim, McWilliams, Richards and Bowditch or Hoskins.

Still leaving Brady, G.Smith, Lobjoit and Iaciofano


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on July 11, 2017, 10:10:26 am
I think we will see that the better the players we sign, mysteriously, the better will Matt Taylor play.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on July 11, 2017, 10:19:42 am
bunn isnt coming


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 11, 2017, 10:21:12 am
Matt Taylor needs to up his game massively from open play, yeah he scored goals and got assists last season, but I'd expect anyone to have decent stats that takes EVERY sing set piece. He bottled so many 50/50 tackles last season, and numerous times lost the ball in our first third of the pitch.

I did think he looked fitter and sharper against Sileby though, which is good as it's only the first pre season game. If you play him you need someone mobile next to him that can run though, either McWilliams or Foley with JJOT playing just behind the striker maybe.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on July 11, 2017, 10:34:08 am
What I am talking about is the quality of Taylor's deliveries to the forwards which better players will take advantage of. There is no way that he will be able to play 46 league games this season so, as with Richards & Revell, it is how JED uses him which is important.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: clarkeysntfc on July 11, 2017, 10:35:44 am
I think we will see that the better the players we sign, mysteriously, the better will Matt Taylor play.

Correct - he'll also have a chance to be used more selectively, and shouldn't find himself playing 90 mins of all 40+ games like he did last season.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Monkey on July 11, 2017, 10:40:58 am
If we got Maguire, he takes a mean set piece so Taylor would add no value


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 11, 2017, 10:41:51 am
I think we will see that the better the players we sign, mysteriously, the better will Matt Taylor play.

Probably very true


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 11, 2017, 10:45:41 am
Back to Goalies

http://bbc.in/2udwfDA

Decent keeper in this division


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 11, 2017, 10:57:47 am
Ben Amos reportedly on 16k pw at Bolton. Cardiff had him on loan last year and paid half his wages. Can't see us paying more than 3-4k pw for a keeper


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 11, 2017, 11:03:19 am
& Peterborough... but apparently Spurs won't loan him out until August.

Set to sign for Pompey on a permanent deal apparently.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 11, 2017, 11:06:53 am
Set to sign for Pompey on a permanent deal apparently.

Shame that...was Posh POTS last season too...

Thought with JED's Spurs connections we might have been in for him but apparently Kenny Jackett (while out of work) was working with the Spurs academy so knew all about him from there...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 11, 2017, 11:56:31 am
David Martin may still be available. Went to Ireland last week with Charlton but didn't wish to be involved in their friendlies this week. Has other irons in the fire apparently. Are we one of the irons?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 11, 2017, 12:14:52 pm
David Martin may still be available. Went to Ireland last week with Charlton but didn't wish to be involved in their friendlies this week. Has other irons in the fire apparently. Are we one of the irons?

So a free holiday for him then!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 11, 2017, 12:19:08 pm
Shame that...was Posh POTS last season too...

Thought with JED's Spurs connections we might have been in for him but apparently Kenny Jackett (while out of work) was working with the Spurs academy so knew all about him from there...

Genuine question, does JED have any contacts at Spurs? I'd imagine most people who were at the club when he was there are long gone - maybe if the likes of Ferdinand, Sherwood and Ramsey were still on the staff there but no so sure now. Different owner too I believe from his time

If you play him you need someone mobile next to him that can run though, either McWilliams or Foley with JJOT playing just behind the striker maybe.

I bang this drum a lot but I really hope JJOT doesn't play behind the striker, it is not his role and I don't think he's ever been that effective there. Much prefer someone with more pace / dynamism in that role. JJOT is always better attacking from deep IMO


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 11, 2017, 12:25:56 pm
What I am talking about is the quality of Taylor's deliveries to the forwards which better players will take advantage of. There is no way that he will be able to play 46 league games this season so, as with Richards & Revell, it is how JED uses him which is important.

I thought your point was quite adequately made - if people wish to ignore it then that's their choice - I think!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on July 11, 2017, 17:05:24 pm
If we got Maguire, he takes a mean set piece so Taylor would add no value

Haha do me a favour


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Monkey on July 11, 2017, 18:12:21 pm
Haha do me a favour

What do you need? Borrow my glasses?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Gaston on July 11, 2017, 19:17:04 pm
I think it would benefit both the team and Taylor if he played less. It can't be easy at his age playing 40+ games in a struggling side bereft of confidence.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest48 on July 11, 2017, 19:28:36 pm
I think it would benefit both the team and Taylor if he played less. It can't be easy at his age playing 40+ games in a struggling side bereft of confidence.
Agree with this 100%, Taylor was good at the start of last season but because Page played him 90 minutes of every game, he looked jaded from Christmas onwards. If he is used sensibly he should be useful for us.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler78 on July 11, 2017, 19:41:04 pm
Matt Taylor had an "If fit, must start" clause in his contract last season. This is why he was never dropped last year. He had this due to the appearance clause in his contract which triggered an extra year and stopped us leaving him out of the team when he got to within one game of the appearance target. Hopefully it's not in this years contact.

All of the above is allegedly.........


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 11, 2017, 20:21:29 pm
Matt Taylor had an "If fit, must start" clause in his contract last season. This is why he was never dropped last year. He had this due to the appearance clause in his contract which triggered an extra year and stopped us leaving him out of the team when he got to within one game of the appearance target. Hopefully it's not in this years contact.

All of the above is allegedly.........

If he had that clause plus the extra year after x games surely we'd have just given him a 2 year contract and be done with it.

I don't think anyone in an established professional league has ever had such a contract. Why would anyone agree to that, he could have gone out and sat down for 85 minutes before smashing in a couple of own goals before walking off the pitch, then he'd have to start the next game!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 11, 2017, 20:30:50 pm
Luke McGee, who some think we may be after, is wanted by Portsmouth.

Reporting on the news down here that Pompey are 'finalising' the deal...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler78 on July 11, 2017, 20:48:46 pm
If he had that clause plus the extra year after x games surely we'd have just given him a 2 year contract and be done with it.

I don't think anyone in an established professional league has ever had such a contract. Why would anyone agree to that, he could have gone out and sat down for 85 minutes before smashing in a couple of own goals before walking off the pitch, then he'd have to start the next game!

No, at his age injuries are an issue, hence the wording of the clause.

As for the second point.......well, he didn't score any own goals....


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 11, 2017, 20:53:47 pm
No, at his age injuries are an issue, hence the wording of the clause.

As for the second point.......well, he didn't score any own goals....

 ;D true.

Understand the point on injuries but it would also incentivise him to play when not 100% fit, in theory he could sit out a fair bit of training and still turn up to play. I'm probably naive but I just can't see such clauses existing


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 11, 2017, 20:54:31 pm
Reporting on the news down here that Pompey are 'finalising' the deal...

That's a shame, would have been a good signing, especially as a permanent signing


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 11, 2017, 20:56:36 pm
https://twitter.com/bcfctweets/status/884876437387345921

A bit of good news regarding Pierre, really hope we're one of the clubs that has offered him a deal.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 11, 2017, 21:12:42 pm
Matt Crooks close to completing a permanent move to Sc***horpe FC according to twitter RFC transfer news. Looks like he turned us down.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 11, 2017, 21:35:13 pm
Matt Crooks close to completing a permanent move to Sc***horpe FC according to twitter RFC transfer news. Looks like he turned us down.

That's life, if true. There are other fish in the sea.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Letchworthcobbler on July 11, 2017, 21:53:48 pm
It says on fl92transfer that mk dons and northampton are after burnley midfielder Fredrik Ulvestad on loan.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Adam-NTFC on July 12, 2017, 00:38:36 am
Matt Taylor had an "If fit, must start" clause in his contract last season. This is why he was never dropped last year. He had this due to the appearance clause in his contract which triggered an extra year and stopped us leaving him out of the team when he got to within one game of the appearance target. Hopefully it's not in this years contact.

All of the above is allegedly.........

Sorry if i've missed it, but where have you found out this information from? I can't be the only one thinking that that sounds like absolute bollocks. I know we had Rob Page as manager but even he wouldn't be that thick to negotiate such a deal


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler78 on July 12, 2017, 09:50:48 am
Sorry if i've missed it, but where have you found out this information from? I can't be the only one thinking that that sounds like absolute bollocks. I know we had Rob Page as manager but even he wouldn't be that thick to negotiate such a deal

You'd think wouldnt you. Maybe it wasn't Rob Page who negotiated the contract.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 12, 2017, 10:00:09 am
So now Pompey have officially signed Luke McGee on a 3 year deal from Spurs...perhaps Brighton’s Christian Walton is on our radar.

Pompey initially wanted him as a loan option for next season but as that deal dragged on they signed McGee.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 12, 2017, 10:08:33 am
Interesting isn't it that zero rumours get out from our end.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 12, 2017, 10:10:25 am
Christian Walton just signed a 4-year deal with Brighton, so the 21 year old who was on loan at Southend last season must be highly rated.
Brighton are also looking to loan him out this year. Although Wigan appear favourites according to FLZone.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 12, 2017, 10:37:50 am
Still in need of a goalkeeper? We should get Neal Kitson back. My favourite ever player. What a cool guy.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ralap on July 12, 2017, 11:41:49 am
Interesting isn't it that zero rumours get out from our end.

That's Mandarin for you.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on July 12, 2017, 13:01:15 pm
Still in need of a goalkeeper? We should get Neal Kitson back. My favourite ever player. What a cool guy.

 :o


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 12, 2017, 13:01:57 pm
Still in need of a goalkeeper? We should get Neal Kitson back. My favourite ever player. What a cool guy.

Still think it will be David Martin ex-Milton Keynes, experienced keeper, only 31, probably lives locally, kept out Lee Nicholls last 2 years, and still looking for a club.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 12, 2017, 13:10:50 pm
Oxford have just signed James Henry....who I think is a similar type of player to Chris Maguire.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 12, 2017, 13:25:13 pm
:o

Not actually. More in terms of the novelty of it.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: JollyCobbler on July 12, 2017, 13:29:31 pm
Still think it will be David Martin ex-Milton Keynes, experienced keeper, only 31, probably lives locally, kept out Lee Nicholls last 2 years, and still looking for a club.

Me too.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler78 on July 12, 2017, 14:27:18 pm
Still in need of a goalkeeper? We should get Neal Kitson back. My favourite ever player. What a cool guy.

Mark Bunn, done deal!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 12, 2017, 14:32:47 pm
Mark Bunn, done deal!
That's great news


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 12, 2017, 14:46:12 pm
Mark Bunn, who has played just 84 games since he left us 9 years ago? (64 in the league)
If it was any other keeper with similar stats, people would be turning their collective noses up at the prospect of him coming to us!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 12, 2017, 14:57:58 pm
Mark Bunn, done deal!

You have that information from?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: SmithyNTFC on July 12, 2017, 15:05:49 pm
Surely gotta be a loan move if it's true?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: dannybeaver on July 12, 2017, 15:09:44 pm
This is surely a pi55 take to get everyone riled up about Bunn again?

Can't see anything online regarding it.

Happily proven wrong.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 12, 2017, 15:09:55 pm
Surely gotta be a loan move if it's true?

He's out of contract, so it can't be a loan move.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on July 12, 2017, 15:12:30 pm
It's obviously bollox


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 12, 2017, 15:12:57 pm
Mark Bunn, done deal!

I call bollocks


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 12, 2017, 15:18:32 pm
Mark Bunn, done deal!

I smell actual...s h i t e


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: roade cobbler on July 12, 2017, 15:36:44 pm
Villa are about to sign a goalkeeper on loan for the season from Man Utd so Bunn won't be wanted at villa anymore.
Not saying that means he is coming here but he will be going somewhere.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rach on July 12, 2017, 15:44:24 pm
Another one bites the dust....


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on July 12, 2017, 15:45:02 pm
Another one bites the dust....

Thanks for the fully explained statement, real helpful.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 12, 2017, 15:45:27 pm
But Bunn has never been No 1 at Villa, he has been happy bench warming the last 9 years so why should it change this year.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 12, 2017, 15:49:17 pm
Dave Martin, who was part of the Charlton Athletic training camp over in Ireland, has declined to play for them over there and rumours have it he has now left the camp.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 12, 2017, 15:49:39 pm
Another one bites the dust....

Could be in relation to either...

Christian Walton has just joined Wigan on a season long loan...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40582430 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40582430)

Or if being criptic

Another One Bites The Dust = Queen = Freddy Mercury = FREDDY WOODMAN SET TO SIGN!!!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Poggy on July 12, 2017, 15:54:55 pm
I suspect with JE and the team in Spain this week we are unlikely to see any new arrivals until they are back.

Unless JE goes globe trotting like like Martin Wilkinson


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 12, 2017, 15:58:36 pm
I suspect with JE and the team in Spain this week we are unlikely to see any new arrivals until they are back.

Unless JE goes globe trotting like like Martin Wilkinson

JED identifies who he wants, others do the chasing and signing. KT, Andy Melville & James Whiting are all still here as far as i'm aware.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on July 12, 2017, 16:02:42 pm
JED identifies who he wants, others do the chasing and signing. KT, Andy Melville & James Whiting are all still here as far as i'm aware.

I agree and most offers are probably already on the table just waiting to be signed, we never have the manager in any new player picks so only relevance the team being away has is that the club may feel they have enough news this week to keep fans pleased with pre season training updates.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on July 12, 2017, 16:33:09 pm
I suspect with JE and the team in Spain this week we are unlikely to see any new arrivals until they are back.

Unless JE goes globe trotting like like Martin Wilkinson
Jeremy case said in Twitter at the start of the week he wasn't expecting anything to done until they got back from Spain


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 12, 2017, 16:42:12 pm
Jeremy case said in Twitter at the start of the week he wasn't expecting anything to done until they got back from Spain

Jeremy Casey doesn't know though, he's just thinking that might be the case (pardon the pun). Last week we signed someone and he admitted he didn't know until he got the phone call from the club.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: JollyCobbler on July 12, 2017, 16:47:39 pm
Mark Bunn, who has played just 84 games since he left us 9 years ago? (64 in the league)
If it was any other keeper with similar stats, people would be turning their collective noses up at the prospect of him coming to us!

I was thinking exactly the same thing.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 12, 2017, 17:02:11 pm
I was thinking exactly the same thing.

At least he'd be fresh. I assume rach is referring to Walton going to Wigan on loan.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ironbrunet on July 12, 2017, 18:43:30 pm
Latest on Matt Crooks

https://t.co/jGyxGNrbpS


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 12, 2017, 18:49:17 pm
Well I guess that sounds good for us.....if we are in for him....


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler78 on July 12, 2017, 19:14:38 pm
We've had a £100k bid for Crooks accepted, just personal terms to agree. Not just money, but does he actually want to play here or would he play for less somewhere further north?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 12, 2017, 19:18:31 pm
We've had a £100k bid for Crooks accepted, just personal terms to agree. Not just money, but does he actually want to play here or would he play for less somewhere further north?

Yes, but apparently they haven't had a bid accepted. He could still turn us down, and sit on his contract, I suppose.

By the way Cobbler78, any more news on this Bunn rumour?     


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: TownOwl on July 12, 2017, 19:23:59 pm
Just stoking the fire again...

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfers-surest-sign-13323230


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 12, 2017, 20:18:51 pm
Bunn starts tonight's game for the villa..

So I guess until Sam Johnstone will go in as number one when he signs on.

My guess is Bunn will yet again be number 2 at Villa next season.

I can't see him returning unless it's on loan and that's a massive long shot...

David Martin is who my money's on


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 12, 2017, 20:24:58 pm
Not particularly excited by David Martin. I think it will be someone else though, thankfully.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on July 12, 2017, 20:37:16 pm
Not particularly excited by David Martin. I think it will be someone else though, thankfully.

Who do you think then?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2995 on July 12, 2017, 21:38:53 pm
Positive news that Scunny have not signed Crooks .
If we are successful with him , we really are in a different league for potential players


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 12, 2017, 22:39:31 pm
Positive news that Scunny have not signed Crooks .
If we are successful with him , we really are in a different league for potential players

Don't know a lot about Crooks but the experts on here think he is a class signing. However he has had knee problems and returned to Rangers for treatment last season.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on July 12, 2017, 22:53:57 pm
Signing someone from the worlds most successful football team the mighty Rangers has to be seen as a massive step in the right direction.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 12, 2017, 22:59:25 pm
Who were beaten by the village team FC Progres Niederkorn population 3,000.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: SmithyNTFC on July 12, 2017, 23:19:17 pm
Crooks is a very good player and would be a great signing IMO. He had troubles with his knee last season however with a good pre-season behind him he would be a very important player for any team, especially at this level.

If we have made a £100k bid for him and have had it accepted then brilliant news!
I know his Girlfriend is from Northampton and still lives in the Town with Family therefore hopefully that is a pull  :P

I can remember him being the standout player, along with Windass, when we beat Accrington at Sixfields in L2.

Come on Crooks, sign up lad  8)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 12, 2017, 23:34:39 pm
Just listened to an interview with the Sc***horpe manager, interviewer definitely mentions us as the other team. Alexander also confirms the other club has offered a better deal.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: SmithyNTFC on July 13, 2017, 00:31:12 am
Got a link for that interview mate?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Letchworthcobbler on July 13, 2017, 00:55:01 am
Is it this one?-http://www.sc***horpetelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sc***horpe-united-chairman-peter-swann-194620


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: MK_Cobbler on July 13, 2017, 06:00:37 am
Is he a defensive mid?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on July 13, 2017, 06:37:00 am
Crooks is a very good player and would be a great signing IMO. He had troubles with his knee last season however with a good pre-season behind him he would be a very important player for any team, especially at this level.

If we have made a £100k bid for him and have had it accepted then brilliant news!
I know his Girlfriend is from Northampton and still lives in the Town with Family therefore hopefully that is a pull  :P

I can remember him being the standout player, along with Windass, when we beat Accrington at Sixfields in L2.

Come on Crooks, sign up lad  8)

Everyone pretending to be an expert on Crooks is an absolute joke, if he would be that much of a sure thing there would be other clubs coming in for him at 100k, I'm not saying he won't be a good player for us but let's keep sensible here.

The most impressive thing here is that we seem to have a sensible financial clout to outbid other clubs.

Key word in my whole response here is sensible!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 13, 2017, 07:33:36 am
Got a link for that interview mate?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p058jc4f


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 13, 2017, 07:47:44 am
If there was a choice  between maguire or crooks I know who I would prefer....

I would personally drive the 40 odd miles to collect him...



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on July 13, 2017, 07:51:24 am
Who were beaten by the village team FC Progres Niederkorn population 3,000.
So what's your point


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 13, 2017, 08:18:59 am
Is he a defensive mid?

Also, can play centre-half. Two positions covered, and at 6 ft 4 that would be another big player along with Ash Taylor, Barnett, Revell, JJOT & Rico. We should be a threat from corners etc.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 13, 2017, 08:20:42 am
If there was a choice  between maguire or crooks I know who I would prefer....

I would personally drive the 40 odd miles to collect him...



Both, please.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 13, 2017, 08:24:47 am
So what's your point
⁉️


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ironbrunet on July 13, 2017, 08:36:13 am
The latest on Matt Crooks here

http://www.iron-bru.co.uk/alexander-will-from-all-parties-to-conclude-crooks-deal/


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Poggy on July 13, 2017, 08:43:01 am
Sounds like Scunny think he'd prefer to play for them however our 'bid' is circa £30k more. Seems such a minimal amount in this day and age for football teams and at his age on say a three year contract, I imagine the re-sale value would be higher.

Interesting that their chairman and now manager are making public statements whereas it's silence from NTFC like all previous transfers


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on July 13, 2017, 09:04:05 am
Sounds almost like desperation on their part in trying to push the deal through.

Sure Crooks would be an amazing addition for us, but I would rather we spent that money on a decent goalkeeper.

Who knows though, maybe we will get both!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2235 on July 13, 2017, 09:04:48 am
Everyone pretending to be an expert on Crooks is an absolute joke, if he would be that much of a sure thing there would be other clubs coming in for him at 100k, I'm not saying he won't be a good player for us but let's keep sensible here.

The most impressive thing here is that we seem to have a sensible financial clout to outbid other clubs.

Key word in my whole response here is sensible!
I'm not pretending to be an expert but he was the best player on the pitch when Accrington played us last at Sixfields. I mentioned on here at the time so on that showing alone he would be a welcome addition.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 13, 2017, 09:14:51 am
The PFA league 2 team of the year 2016 featured a midfield of both Crooks and JJOT, alongside Holmes and Roofe. Now that would be some midfield!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 13, 2017, 09:16:32 am
Sounds like Scunny think he'd prefer to play for them however our 'bid' is circa £30k more. Seems such a minimal amount in this day and age for football teams and at his age on say a three year contract, I imagine the re-sale value would be higher.

Interesting that their chairman and now manager are making public statements whereas it's silence from NTFC like all previous transfers


That's my reading on the situation too, it does seem a bit strange that scunnie are digging their heels in over a paltry £30k more for a young, highly rated player. Makes you wonder if we've said to rangers whatever they offer we'll give you x amount more. As for this either crooks or maguire debate we have been told that JED is looking at a midfielder, a forward, a keeper and then possibly some youngsters so I see no reason why it can't be both.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Dan on July 13, 2017, 09:23:10 am
Everyone pretending to be an expert on Crooks is an absolute joke, if he would be that much of a sure thing there would be other clubs coming in for him at 100k, I'm not saying he won't be a good player for us but let's keep sensible here.

The most impressive thing here is that we seem to have a sensible financial clout to outbid other clubs.

Key word in my whole response here is sensible!

http://www.onefootballforum.co.uk/index.php?threads/league-1-transfer-rumours-confirmed-transfers-16-17.6/page-339

Take the opinion of Scunny fans here then.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 13, 2017, 10:47:19 am
Rangers wouldn't be bothered over an additional £30k I would have thought?
I would assume that it will be a decision by the agent/player about his final destination?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: WasRambo on July 13, 2017, 10:48:17 am
http://www.onefootballforum.co.uk/index.php?threads/league-1-transfer-rumours-confirmed-transfers-16-17.6/page-339

Take the opinion of Scunny fans here then.


Love how that thread was infiltrated by an Oxalona fan who thought, I quote "we had the makings of the best team in the league...."

Priceless aren't they?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lordjord on July 13, 2017, 11:01:52 am
Love how that thread was infiltrated by an Oxalona fan who thought, I quote "we had the makings of the best team in the league...."

Priceless aren't they?

Its also sarcasm..


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 13, 2017, 11:12:24 am
Its also sarcasm..

and employed past tense!

See you giving it a nudge on the site LJ - good stuff.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Onetouch on July 13, 2017, 15:35:32 pm
Alex Bruce is training the Macclesfield.
I thought he might have been a good signing for us, experienced central defender available for nothing


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lordjord on July 13, 2017, 16:01:05 pm
Alex Bruce is training the Macclesfield.
I thought he might have been a good signing for us, experienced central defender available for nothing

So are Wes Brown and Shay Given, I believe they all live locally so are just joining in with pre season work, cant imagine any of them will sign there.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Gen.Disorda on July 13, 2017, 16:21:10 pm
I'm probably wrong in doing so , but I have always thought of Alex Bruce as that s*** winger at Sunday league who always gets picked because his dad's the manager haha


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 13, 2017, 16:29:29 pm
Who do you think then?

I've no inside knowledge, I just think it will be someone else.

Maybe someone from a Championship club?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: roade cobbler on July 13, 2017, 17:14:49 pm
I've no inside knowledge, I just think it will be someone else.

Maybe someone from a Championship club?

An experienced goalie from a northern championship club?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on July 13, 2017, 17:33:05 pm
An experienced goalie from a northern championship club?

What are you getting at?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 13, 2017, 17:35:44 pm
If Matt crooks wanted to sign for us he would have done by now.
The fee was agreed days ago and he could have walked from Glasgow by now.
The fact the club are unable to conclude the deal suggests he'd rather play elsewhere.
Fair play to him as it's his choice.
I'm sure as a club we are not short of options to sign and will look elsewhere.
FWIW I think he's making a mistake not signing but I guess he'd be a guaranteed starter at Sc***horpe whereas he may not be here.
Who'd have believed that a few weeks back!!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 13, 2017, 17:41:45 pm
Inclined to agree with you Shoey on this one, hope we are wrong though.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ralap on July 13, 2017, 18:43:44 pm
I didn't expect any announcements this week while everyone is abroad. Deals may have been reached and signed off but surely they would be announced when all staff are back at Sixfields?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 13, 2017, 19:00:44 pm
Same old posters panicking and jumping the gun...  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 13, 2017, 19:08:55 pm
I didn't expect any announcements this week while everyone is abroad. Deals may have been reached and signed off but surely they would be announced when all staff are back at Sixfields?

I'd say that's a pretty fair judgement.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ectonteynfan on July 13, 2017, 19:39:14 pm
Andy Melville and James whiting have not gone to Spain they stayed here working on transfers


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 13, 2017, 20:08:13 pm
Who was it we announced years ago when it was 3 players at once? Was Eoin Jess one of them?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest48 on July 13, 2017, 20:08:33 pm
Andy Melville and James whiting have not gone to Spain they stayed here working on transfers

But you never see Melville or James Whiting alongside a new signing , it's always the manager.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 13, 2017, 20:22:53 pm
But you never see Melville or James Whiting alongside a new signing , it's always the manager.

None of the new players signed this summer have been pictured alongside JED. Just some quotes to say how good he thinks they are, I'm sure he could do that from Spain, if needed.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler on July 13, 2017, 20:31:38 pm
Things seemed to have gone very quiet this week and maybe expectedly due to the team being in Spain. Does anybody else think that crooks and Maguire may sign on Monday. I have no inside knowledge but from what has been reported we are interested in both. The fact that both have not signed for other clubs reported to be interested in them makes me think.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 13, 2017, 20:33:28 pm
I would have thought that if we are fighting teams for their signatures we want to make it official asap.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 13, 2017, 20:34:50 pm
Who was it we announced years ago when it was 3 players at once? Was Eoin Jess one of them?
Yes Neil. (couldnt resist it).
If memory serves me correctly, then it was this bunch.

http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/four-sign-on-at-town-1-880197


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 13, 2017, 20:36:59 pm
Yes Neil. (couldnt resist it).
If memory serves me correctly, then it was this bunch.

http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/four-sign-on-at-town-1-880197

That was it, what a day that was.

Only rivalled by when we signed Kenny Deuchar late on deadline day.

For what it's worth I think if we'd signed people we'd announce it. Suspect there's lots of persuading, offers, counter offers going on in the background.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler on July 13, 2017, 20:47:49 pm
What I am saying is maybe the deals have been done but won't be announced till next week.m


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 13, 2017, 20:52:55 pm
That was it, what a day that was.

Only rivalled by when we signed Kenny Deuchar late on deadline day.

For what it's worth I think if we'd signed people we'd announce it. Suspect there's lots of persuading, offers, counter offers going on in the background.
I forgot about the good doctor.
With regard to your last point, hopefully its about persuading people to drop down a division..


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Insider on July 14, 2017, 09:08:59 am
Crooks to meet with club officials over the weekend to agree personal terms according to the Scotsman


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 14, 2017, 09:16:14 am
Crooks to meet with club officials over the weekend to agree personal terms according to the Scotsman

Is that our officials or scunnies?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: JollyCobbler on July 14, 2017, 09:22:15 am
Is that our officials or scunnies?

It's a newspaper.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 14, 2017, 09:35:55 am
I'd normally consider myself pretty grounded about these things, but if the Crooks deal is actually true it maybe suggests that there is substance to the Maguire rumours too, and it looks like my pessimistic side has really undersold the impact of this Chinese investment. In fact I might put a bet on for us getting in the playoffs this year.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 14, 2017, 09:49:58 am
Crooks to meet with club officials over the weekend to agree personal terms according to the Scotsman
I think the wittiest reply to this post should win a small prize!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: dannybeaver on July 14, 2017, 09:53:01 am
I think the wittiest reply to this post should win a small prize!

I'll bite...

Crooks to meet with club officials over the weekend to agree personal terms according to the Scotsman

So David Cardoza and his cronies are meeting with officials from our club?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lordjord on July 14, 2017, 10:00:06 am
If we get Crooks that shows a big statement of intent, JED will have options galore! I dont know who would be my preferred midfield/attack for the first time in years!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 14, 2017, 10:44:17 am
Sounds like we are just waiting for Crooks to make his decision.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 14, 2017, 10:47:19 am
Sounds like we are just waiting for Crooks to make his decision.

Can't see any reason for him not wanting to come. As big a club as Rangers are it seems like he's not wanted there anymore, and hopefully the club have sold themselves as a soon to be Championship club who are really going places to get him here.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 14, 2017, 10:54:13 am
Can't see any reason for him not wanting to come. As big a club as Rangers are it seems like he's not wanted there anymore, and hopefully the club have sold themselves as a soon to be Championship club who are really going places to get him here.

The biggest reason is that I think he favours a move to Sc***horpe, but Sc***horpe can't seem to match Rangers valuation that Rangers have set.

Hopefully it's true that we're set to sit down and talk to him this weekend, that would be a very good signing.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 14, 2017, 10:56:40 am
Can't see any reason for him not wanting to come. As big a club as Rangers are it seems like he's not wanted there anymore, and hopefully the club have sold themselves as a soon to be Championship club who are really going places to get him here.

I agree. I guess the only niggling thing is if he is holding out for Sc***horpe to agree a fee.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 14, 2017, 11:26:15 am
I reckon he will be a cobbler by Tuesday.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Gen.Disorda on July 14, 2017, 11:32:52 am
Most glaswigians don't like Edinburgh , that could be a factor.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 14, 2017, 11:39:51 am
Bit conflicted about all this Crooks business. Always been impressed when I've seen him play but it seems to be very likely that he wants to play for Scunny after being there last season. Still, I guess we won't care if he comes here settles well and puts the performances in.

It will be horrible if he doesn't sign, Scunny will be crowing about how he was offered more elsewhere but signed for them etc...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 14, 2017, 11:40:25 am
He doesn't want to play for us though does he??
I can't see the massive attraction with Sc***horpe myself.
They are a team losing decent loan players(crooks,Toney etc) and we are a club building our strongest squad for a generation.
If he wants to play elsewhere that's up to him.
One things for sure whether crooks is part of it or not we are a club on the up.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 14, 2017, 11:43:36 am
He doesn't want to play for us though does he??
I can't see the massive attraction with Sc***horpe myself.
They are a team losing decent loan players(crooks,Toney etc) and we are a club building our strongest squad for a generation.
If he wants to play elsewhere that's up to him.
One things for sure whether crooks is part of it or not we are a club on the up.

Shoey is right, his choice if he wants to be part of what we are building or not. There are other good players out there!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 14, 2017, 11:46:54 am
Chron gone public...

http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers-hoping-to-secure-signing-of-rangers-midfielder-matt-crooks-1-8056601 (http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers-hoping-to-secure-signing-of-rangers-midfielder-matt-crooks-1-8056601)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on July 14, 2017, 11:48:43 am
Bit conflicted about all this Crooks business. Always been impressed when I've seen him play but it seems to be very likely that he wants to play for Scunny after being there last season. Still, I guess we won't care if he comes here settles well and puts the performances in.

It will be horrible if he doesn't sign, Scunny will be crowing about how he was offered more elsewhere but signed for them etc...

do you know we have offered him more? i thought we were the only club who had a bid accepted.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lordjord on July 14, 2017, 11:51:48 am
Some on Twitter suggested that Kevlin had been fairly transparent this week. Said that basically its all down to Crooks now, also said two keepers been lined up, one of which will join. Then just leaves the CB and the striker.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 14, 2017, 11:57:15 am
I agree. I guess the only niggling thing is if he is holding out for Sc***horpe to agree a fee.

Not sure why he'd be holding out for Sc***horpe over us. I know he had a loan spell there but surely we are now a more attractive proposition for an ambitious young footballer?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: pattcobb on July 14, 2017, 11:58:28 am
Some on Twitter suggested that Kevlin had been fairly transparent this week. Said that basically its all down to Crooks now, also said two keepers been lined up, one of which will join. Then just leaves the CB and the striker.
Crooks, Bunn and Marquis...
The Town are going up!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 14, 2017, 11:58:50 am
Some on Twitter suggested that Kevlin had been fairly transparent this week. Said that basically its all down to Crooks now, also said two keepers been lined up, one of which will join. Then just leaves the CB and the striker.

Jeremy Casey pretty much confirmed we're not in for a striker, more likely an attacking mid or winger.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 14, 2017, 12:00:26 pm
Bit conflicted about all this Crooks business. Always been impressed when I've seen him play but it seems to be very likely that he wants to play for Scunny after being there last season. Still, I guess we won't care if he comes here settles well and puts the performances in.

It will be horrible if he doesn't sign, Scunny will be crowing about how he was offered more elsewhere but signed for them etc...

Sc***horpe won't be signing him unless they have a bid accepted though will they?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Letchworthcobbler on July 14, 2017, 12:15:16 pm
I thought we was just after a goalkeeper, attacking midfielder, and a center back.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on July 14, 2017, 12:18:24 pm
Jeremy Casey pretty much confirmed we're not in for a striker, more likely an attacking mid or winger.

think a striker might come if someone takes revell off our hands..............not saying they will, but you never know in football.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vince Planner on July 14, 2017, 12:44:43 pm
He doesn't want to play for us though does he??
You don't know what he wants to do, stop making assumptions. I would very much like him to join us and this is the message we should be sending to him.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 14, 2017, 12:57:01 pm
You don't know what he wants to do, stop making assumptions. I would very much like him to join us and this is the message we should be sending to him.
Oh


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 14, 2017, 13:23:06 pm
Most glaswigians don't like Edinburgh , that could be a factor.

I would have thought that would be more of an issue for Chris Maguire than Matt Crooks who was born in Huddersfield!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Onetouch on July 14, 2017, 13:23:13 pm
You don't know what he wants to do, stop making assumptions. I would very much like him to join us and this is the message we should be sending to him.
I think Shoey was actually asking a question.. hence the ??


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 14, 2017, 13:27:19 pm
I think Shoey was actually asking a question.. hence the ??

It was a rhetorical question.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 14, 2017, 13:36:20 pm
do you know we have offered him more? i thought we were the only club who had a bid accepted.

Nope, just speculation isn't it. I believe we are yes.

Sc***horpe won't be signing him unless they have a bid accepted though will they?

Indeed not - be interesting to see what happens from here and could hinge on how much he wants to play with them. He could agree to losing 10k/year off a 3 year contract with them so they can up the 70k they have offered to Rangers to match our 100k

It is all speculation but as things stand if he wasn't bothered which of the two clubs he ended up at, or indeed he 'wanted' to play for us I believe he would have signed already.

As I said I think he's a very good player and I want us to sign him - I am just a bit conflicted by the whole thing


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Letchworthcobbler on July 14, 2017, 14:02:32 pm
Apparently sc***horpe have had their bid accepted now also-http://the72.co.uk/87495/northampton-sc***horpe-bids-accepted-rangers-defender/


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 14, 2017, 14:11:05 pm
Apparently sc***horpe have had their bid accepted now also-http://the72.co.uk/87495/northampton-sc***horpe-bids-accepted-rangers-defender/

Not sure where they've got that from... the highlighted article takes you to this page of the Herald... http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/15410296.Northampton_lead_the_race_for_Matt_Crooks_as_Sc***horpe_eye_a_move_for_Rangers_midfielder/

Which still says that we've had a bid accepted but Scunny are interested... the title says they've had a bid accepted, but there's nothing in the article to suggest that they have?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Letchworthcobbler on July 14, 2017, 14:20:32 pm
Not sure where they've got that from... the highlighted article takes you to this page of the Herald... http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/15410296.Northampton_lead_the_race_for_Matt_Crooks_as_Sc***horpe_eye_a_move_for_Rangers_midfielder/

Which still says that we've had a bid accepted but Scunny are interested... the title says they've had a bid accepted, but there's nothing in the article to suggest that they have?

I just noticed that also. It also states graham Alexander claims that sc***horpe have also.Not sure how true that is,unless it's rubbish.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 14, 2017, 14:24:16 pm
I wonder, if we fail to sign either Crooks or Maguire (if we are even interested in him), could we perhaps make a move for highly rated attacking midfielder Luke Berry from Cambridge United?

Nice to be even thinking about this quality of player rather than the dross/cast offs we have previously ended up signing...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Letchworthcobbler on July 14, 2017, 14:26:22 pm
I think the article is just guess work. If they did have an offer accepted, they would of announced it in their local paper.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lordjord on July 14, 2017, 14:28:48 pm
I wonder, if we fail to sign either Crooks or Maguire (if we are even interested in him), could we perhaps make a move for highly rated attacking midfielder Luke Berry from Cambridge United?

Nice to be even thinking about this quality of player rather than the dross/cast offs we have previously ended up signing...

Plus the article calls him a defender which dosnt exactly inspire confidence. Luke Berry would also be ace but apparently Hibs had a 250k bid accepted (although the move fell through) so perhaps a bit out of our price range, depends on how deep the chinese pockets go.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 14, 2017, 14:39:07 pm
Plus the article calls him a defender which dosnt exactly inspire confidence. Luke Berry would also be ace but apparently Hibs had a 250k bid accepted (although the move fell through) so perhaps a bit out of our price range, depends on how deep the chinese pockets go.

Re, Luke Berry - apparently Hibs have been spouting they made an offer but apparently it's all hot air and they haven't...

http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/luke-berry-only-leave-offer-13329865 (http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/luke-berry-only-leave-offer-13329865)

Re, Matt Crooks - we bid in the region of 300K apparently!!! (Don't believe this at all tbh)

http://www.ibroxnoise.co.uk/2017/07/trail-goes-cold-on-rangers-target-while.html (http://www.ibroxnoise.co.uk/2017/07/trail-goes-cold-on-rangers-target-while.html)





Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: cobbler150 on July 14, 2017, 15:20:24 pm
Crooks aint coming, if he wanted to he would here by now


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 14, 2017, 15:36:35 pm
I don't think that the Crooks saga is done and dusted either way, so pointless speculating.

I do wonder if any of this is left-over money form the Holmes sale though.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on July 14, 2017, 15:48:45 pm
Johnstone signs a season long loan deal with Aston Villa.....exit Mark Bunn??


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: TownOwl on July 14, 2017, 18:32:40 pm
He's one of our own and he's coming home!




(Possibly.)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 14, 2017, 20:30:31 pm
Interesting...

Aston Villa have made their second summer signing by bringing in Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone on a season-long loan.

Johnstone, 24, was first signed by Villa boss Steve Bruce in January for the rest of the 2016-17 season.

That was his eighth loan move away from Old Trafford having also previously been at Sc***horpe, Walsall, Yeovil, Doncaster (twice) and Preston (twice).

Now Johnstone has opted to return in the wake of Villa signing John Terry.

The 36-year-old former Chelsea and England captain signed a one-year deal with the Championship club earlier this month.

Preston-born Johnstone was part of his hometown club's promotion-winning team to the Championship in 2014-15.

Steve Bruce's goalkeeping options

Johnstone will remain manager Steve Bruce's number one goalkeeper with 22-year-old Pierluigi Gollini, Villa's first-choice for the first four months of last season, on an 18-month loan to Serie A side Atalanta.

He has two other goalkeeping options, Mark Bunn and Matija Sarkic, both of whom played when Villa divided their squad to play their first two pre-season friendlies on Wednesday - a 3-0 win at Kidderminster and a 4-0 victory at Telford.

Former Anderlecht keeper Sarkic, 20, is beginning the final year of a three-year deal, while 32-year-old Bunn's existing two-year deal expired on 30 June and he is yet to sign a new one.

Villa have released striker Libor Kozak this summer, while allowing midfielder Carlos Sanchez to join Fiorentina and sending Carles Gil on loan for another season with Deportivo La Coruna in Spain.

The futures of four of last season's loaned-out players - Aly Cissokho, Jordan Veretout, Ross McCormack and Aaron Tshibola - are yet to be determined, but the latter three all turned out for Villa on Wednesday.

Villa remain strongly linked with Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan, 33, and wing-back Ahmed Elmohamady, who played under Bruce at Hull.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 15, 2017, 10:01:29 am
On Twitter...

Faiz Uddin‏ @fazuds
Look what @ntfc deleted off their Twitter. @mdrcrooks to #ntfc confirmed? @TheFLZone

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DEuYtXMXkAAfp_I.jpg:large

Is this a photoshop jobby???


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: roz on July 15, 2017, 10:08:33 am
https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2017/july/ifollow-ash-taylor-on-joining-northampton-town/

Looks like it!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler78 on July 15, 2017, 10:11:36 am
Crooks aint coming, if he wanted to he would here by now

Tend to agree, I get the feeling Sc***horpe is his first choice, but they can't or won't pay what we are willing to. Do we really want a player who doesn't want to be here?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 15, 2017, 10:17:04 am
Could have gone the whole hog and shopped in Bunn and Maguire.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler78 on July 15, 2017, 10:33:59 am
Could have gone the whole hog and shopped in Bunn and Maguire.

Still time, these are the areas we can improve on 1st choice GK and winger, centre forward (to replace Revell)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 15, 2017, 10:52:25 am
Everyone seems to want rid of Revs. Similar return to Rico last year, a year younger but everyone seems to be shipping him out.

I'm starting to feel a bit sorry for the guy


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2235 on July 15, 2017, 11:01:17 am
Tend to agree, I get the feeling Sc***horpe is his first choice, but they can't or won't pay what we are willing to. Do we really want a player who doesn't want to be here?
When has he said he doesn't want to come here?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 15, 2017, 11:02:04 am
Revell is a class act and always gives 100% for us.
We should get right behind him.
If we back him he will do the job


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler78 on July 15, 2017, 11:03:43 am
Everyone seems to want rid of Revs. Similar return to Rico last year, a year younger but everyone seems to be shipping him out.

I'm starting to feel a bit sorry for the guy

He is a decent player, but he is a 1 in 4or5 striker and he is expensive and too similar to Rico. That said, due to age Rico and Revs could rotate as the starting striker and we could get 8 or 9 goals this season from each of them. Would be good to get a 20 goal per season man in, but everyone is looking for them.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 15, 2017, 11:08:30 am
He is a decent player, but he is a 1 in 4or5 striker and he is expensive and too similar to Rico. That said, due to age Rico and Revs could rotate as the starting striker and we could get 8 or 9 goals this season from each of them. Would be good to get a 20 goal per season man in, but everyone is looking for them.

That's exactly how I'd use them - never together. With the players we have now we need a focal point up front that the others can play off, which they'd both suit. A 20 goal man would be great but he'd have to do that team job too, not sure if we could find that player at our level.

I like both and, as I said if they rotate to stay fit and fresh then I think they are assets and the other players will benefit from the, being there.

Of course if they were the top two earners it would be hard to justify using them that way I suppose.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ectonteynfan on July 15, 2017, 11:32:55 am
 how do we know crooks doesn't want to come here he wouldn't of known we were interested until the bid went in or we could of spoke to him before making the bid to see if he was interested hence making bid people are assuming he want to go to scunny cos he was there on loan


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 15, 2017, 11:43:39 am
That's exactly how I'd use them - never together. With the players we have now we need a focal point up front that the others can play off, which they'd both suit. A 20 goal man would be great but he'd have to do that team job too, not sure if we could find that player at our level.

I like both and, as I said if they rotate to stay fit and fresh then I think they are assets and the other players will benefit from the, being there.

Of course if they were the top two earners it would be hard to justify using them that way I suppose.

Seems to have played well agaist Brum?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 15, 2017, 11:47:37 am
how do we know crooks doesn't want to come here he wouldn't of known we were interested until the bid went in or we could of spoke to him before making the bid to see if he was interested hence making bid people are assuming he want to go to scunny cos he was there on loan

But, I think I'm right in saying it is fact we've had a bid accepted and have spoken to him, if that's the case why has he not signed. Sc***horpe are clearly being given encouragement from somewhere, why else would they keep banging on about the bid they've made. It would be naive to think, having played there last season, Crooks hasn't spoken to the manager or someone else at Sc***horpe.

I've said before i like Crooks and will be very happy if we get him but it is seems fairly obvious we're not his first choice


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 15, 2017, 11:48:48 am
Seems to have played well agaist Brum?

Certainly good to see him and other forwards getting on the scoresheet. Hit the bar as well I believe (the one on the goal, not the one in the hotel)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ectonteynfan on July 15, 2017, 12:27:53 pm
Crooks has been on holiday


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2934 on July 15, 2017, 13:12:26 pm
Crooks has been on holiday
where did he go?

Where do crooks normally go on holiday?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 15, 2017, 13:12:38 pm
Crooks has been on holiday

With his agent?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 15, 2017, 13:17:57 pm
where did he go?

Skegness apparently!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Zen Master on July 15, 2017, 16:37:49 pm
Or Yarmouth. Maybe it's waiting on the team and manager to be back to announce and keep drip feeding the news.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: BedsCobb on July 15, 2017, 21:52:27 pm
Having 2 year contract with rangers, he will need to fight for some severance pay off from which rangers will need to recoup as much in transfer as they can, so unless he waivers severence monies, which he wont, he goes to who pays rangers transfer value and matches his financial  demands.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tom on July 15, 2017, 22:10:45 pm
Having 2 year contract with rangers, he will need to fight for some severance pay off from which rangers will need to recoup as much in transfer as they can, so unless he waivers severence monies, which he wont, he goes to who pays rangers transfer value and matches his financial  demands.

I don't think there is any severance involved in agreed transfers.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ectonteynfan on July 15, 2017, 22:36:31 pm
Was  a severance pay that held the Dean Cox deal up last year and stopped it going  a head


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Gazman on July 16, 2017, 07:09:48 am
I don't think there is any severance involved in agreed transfers.

I understood it there was a 'loyalty payment' if the player is sold but hasn't put in a transfer request, not sure if that is common place or contract specific but I have definitely heard of this being in place and players are negotiating with their club for severance pay before signing elsewhere.
What will be will be, I guess we aren't used to this type of signing as usually they are free and have no parent club to liaise with. We might need to get used to this  :)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 16, 2017, 12:39:32 pm
One Rangers fan on one of their forums claims we want Josh Windass too.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 16, 2017, 13:24:08 pm
One Rangers fan on one of their forums claims we want Josh Windass too.

Yes please! That's not the first time I've heard this rumour either.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 16, 2017, 13:25:47 pm
One Rangers fan on one of their forums claims we want Josh Windass too.
Maybe out of our price range.
https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/1143354/hull-city-rangers-josh-windass/


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 16, 2017, 13:27:06 pm
Really good player but at £20k a week surely out of our range, plus how many midfielders are we looking at getting?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 16, 2017, 13:30:10 pm
Maybe out of our price range.
https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/1143354/hull-city-rangers-josh-windass/

Just a bit!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Moultoncobb on July 16, 2017, 13:39:29 pm
Heard a whisper the Crooks deal is done and he's chosen us...

Also, our goalkeeping coach has just started following Adam Legzdins of Birmingham City on Twitter. He's been linked to us already this summer so perhaps something more concrete has happened?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 16, 2017, 13:41:31 pm
According to @FL92Transfer on twitter, we are being linked with a loan move for Burnleys Fredrik  Ulvestad.
Probably another one not to be taken too seriously.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 16, 2017, 13:43:57 pm
Heard a whisper the Crooks deal is done and he's chosen us...

Also, our goalkeeping coach has just started following Adam Legzdins of Birmingham City on Twitter. He's been linked to us already this summer so perhaps something more concrete has happened?

Who is our GK coach?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Moultoncobb on July 16, 2017, 13:47:44 pm
Who is our GK coach?

James Hollman and James Alger have followed him


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 16, 2017, 13:57:40 pm
So? The literally both follow 100's of goalkeepers  ??? Its twitter


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 16, 2017, 14:41:39 pm
Heard a whisper the Crooks deal is done and he's chosen us...

Also, our goalkeeping coach has just started following Adam Legzdins of Birmingham City on Twitter. He's been linked to us already this summer so perhaps something more concrete has happened?

4th time today I've heard the Crooks deal is done.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 16, 2017, 14:58:24 pm
Could well see Crooks unveiled tomorrow then.

As for Legdzins, seems to match the profile of what we are after and Birmingham brought in David Stokdale so it could have legs.

Could be an interesting week


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Coolcat on July 16, 2017, 15:13:02 pm
Heard a whisper the Crooks deal is done and he's chosen us...

Also, our goalkeeping coach has just started following Adam Legzdins of Birmingham City on Twitter. He's been linked to us already this summer so perhaps something more concrete has happened?
Do you work in Cheltenham?  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Moultoncobb on July 16, 2017, 16:25:57 pm
Could well see Crooks unveiled tomorrow then.

As for Legdzins, seems to match the profile of what we are after and Birmingham brought in David Stokdale so it could have legs.

Could be an interesting week

Tuesday unveiling I've heard


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 16, 2017, 16:29:40 pm
Tuesday unveiling I've heard

Which one then?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Coolcat on July 16, 2017, 18:42:57 pm
Which one then?
This Tuesday I think.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 16, 2017, 21:15:36 pm
Could well see Crooks unveiled tomorrow then.

As for Legdzins, seems to match the profile of what we are after and Birmingham brought in David Stokdale so it could have legs.

Could be an interesting week

I think there are better options than Legdzins personally.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 16, 2017, 21:29:12 pm
I think there are better options than Legdzins personally.


Certainly would prefer Bunn but not sure if we have a shout there or it's just a pipe dream on here


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 16, 2017, 22:52:18 pm
This Tuesday I think.

Player  ::)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2934 on July 17, 2017, 08:15:53 am
I must say I'm getting rather excited about the coming season so I do hope these rumours are true and we'll be unveiling some new players this week.

Now that I'll actually be able to watch the games on TV and not just the videprinter, Saturday nights just got even better! Evers, can you wear something visible like a pink hat, stand near the tunnel at half time and wave to the camera please?



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: vietnamcobbler on July 17, 2017, 08:36:00 am
I must say I'm getting rather excited about the coming season so I do hope these rumours are true and we'll be unveiling some new players this week.

Now that I'll actually be able to watch the games on TV and not just the videprinter, Saturday nights just got even better! Evers, can you wear something visible like a pink hat, stand near the tunnel at half time and wave to the camera please?



+1!

Where will you be watching from?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 17, 2017, 08:42:52 am
+1!

Where will you be watching from?

In reply to Exile I have not got a pink hat.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2235 on July 17, 2017, 08:48:55 am
In reply to Exile I have not got a pink hat.


Put your flowery yellow one on then


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on July 17, 2017, 11:46:05 am
It's all gone very quite!!!

The calm before the storm?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 17, 2017, 12:43:04 pm
Put your flowery yellow one on then

Have not got a flowery yellow hat


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2235 on July 17, 2017, 12:52:41 pm
Have not got a flowery yellow hat
What about your lime green one with pictures of naked spartans


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rach on July 17, 2017, 12:57:30 pm
3 signings lined up for this week. One deal signed, sealed just needs to be delivered. Advanced talks with another who should sign and then waiting on a player to start talks.
Potentially 1 player to depart in the next few weeks too.
No names or positions but could hazard a guess a crooks, a gk and the attacking mid option?
Player to depart? If we've been linked to signing 2 gk, then maybe Cornell is surplus to requirements?

Source staff at club


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 17, 2017, 13:01:52 pm
3 signings lined up for this week. One deal signed, sealed just needs to be delivered. Advanced talks with another who should sign and then waiting on a player to start talks.
Potentially 1 player to depart in the next few weeks too.
No names or positions but could hazard a guess a crooks, a gk and the attacking mid option?
Player to depart? If we've been linked to signing 2 gk, then maybe Cornell is surplus to requirements?

Source staff at club
Thanks for the info
In these days where info is hard to come by via official sources  it's good to see that someone has an inside line to the club.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 17, 2017, 13:04:48 pm
3 signings lined up for this week. One deal signed, sealed just needs to be delivered. Advanced talks with another who should sign and then waiting on a player to start talks.
Potentially 1 player to depart in the next few weeks too.
No names or positions but could hazard a guess a crooks, a gk and the attacking mid option?
Player to depart? If we've been linked to signing 2 gk, then maybe Cornell is surplus to requirements?

Source staff at club

I think the main reason for targeting 2 GK's is incase you don't get one of them, you don't want to put all of your eggs into one basket, I'd imagine Cornell will be number 2 in the pecking order and I'd think that Hanley would be the player leaving...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 17, 2017, 13:34:56 pm
One of the three would be the final Central Defender wouldn't it?

Agree you'd think Hanley would be the one leaving, even if we pay him off.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Onetouch on July 17, 2017, 13:39:47 pm
One of the three would be the final Central Defender wouldn't it?

Agree you'd think Hanley would be the one leaving, even if we pay him off.
Surely with the investment, paying Hanley off would be in the best interests of the Player and the club


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2934 on July 17, 2017, 14:12:54 pm
In reply to Exile I have not got a pink hat.


+1!

Where will you be watching from?

Watching from home mostly, on the beach, little island off the coast of south east Thailand.

Evers, it's never too late to own one! Maybe you could also hold up a small placard saying hello to all overseas supporters, or something like that? It might go down well with the Chinese.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest170 on July 17, 2017, 14:21:24 pm
One deal signed, sealed just needs to be delivered.
Brilliant, a few years ago they couldn't find a pen and now they cant find a stamp. Who is in charge of stationery?!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler78 on July 17, 2017, 14:27:28 pm
3 signings lined up for this week. One deal signed, sealed just needs to be delivered. Advanced talks with another who should sign and then waiting on a player to start talks.
Potentially 1 player to depart in the next few weeks too.
No names or positions but could hazard a guess a crooks, a gk and the attacking mid option?
Player to depart? If we've been linked to signing 2 gk, then maybe Cornell is surplus to requirements?

Source staff at club

In
Bunn, Brady, Crooks, Maguire

Out
Hanley


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rach on July 17, 2017, 14:35:43 pm
Did Brady go to Spain?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 17, 2017, 14:40:09 pm
In
Bunn, Brady, Crooks, Maguire

Out
Hanley


I think we might need to give up on the Mark Bunn stuff.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 17, 2017, 15:16:47 pm
What about your lime green one with pictures of naked spartans

Don't like lime green and naked spartans. Next Einstein?

How's yr jaunts to Italy going?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 17, 2017, 15:25:48 pm
Did Brady go to Spain?

I don't think he did. I suppose if we were signing him it would be done by now.

JEDs comments about the trialists being lined up before pre-season and that we'd moved on to other targets since the investment probably mean he isn't going to be coming.

Will be interesting to see who the 4th Central Defender is, you would think Brady had exactly the right profile for that spot.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Moultoncobb on July 17, 2017, 16:38:44 pm
3 signings lined up for this week. One deal signed, sealed just needs to be delivered. Advanced talks with another who should sign and then waiting on a player to start talks.
Potentially 1 player to depart in the next few weeks too.
No names or positions but could hazard a guess a crooks, a gk and the attacking mid option?
Player to depart? If we've been linked to signing 2 gk, then maybe Cornell is surplus to requirements?

Source staff at club

First part ties in with Crooks being signed and waiting to be unveiled...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 17, 2017, 16:43:00 pm
No one has signed yet according to the latest from JE


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 17, 2017, 16:50:56 pm
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/every-day-we-feel-we-are-getting-closer-says-cobblers-boss-edinburgh-on-potential-new-signings-1-8060155

The latest... I swear the last couple of times he's said similar things, the day after we've had a signing to be announced... tomorrow could be interesting...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler78 on July 17, 2017, 18:11:53 pm
I don't think he did. I suppose if we were signing him it would be done by now.

JEDs comments about the trialists being lined up before pre-season and that we'd moved on to other targets since the investment probably mean he isn't going to be coming.

Will be interesting to see who the 4th Central Defender is, you would think Brady had exactly the right profile for that spot.

Do we really want to waste a chunk of our budget on a 4th choice center back. Give a youth team player a go in training and invest the money saved on the first 11-18 players, not players who 9 times out of ten won't make the squad.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on July 17, 2017, 18:20:24 pm
Do we really want to waste a chunk of our budget on a 4th choice center back. Give a youth team player a go in training and invest the money saved on the first 11-18 players, not players who 9 times out of ten won't make the squad.

Yes... Because you need 4 centre backs... What if you end up with a n injury and then a suspension. Why leave yourself short when you don't have to. We can't bring anyone in once the window closes anymore


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: cobbler_rob on July 17, 2017, 18:33:07 pm
What's to say the centre backs going to be a 4th choice? Now we have extra investment we might sign someone who's going to be a 1st choice and allow Poole and Taylor to battle it out


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest170 on July 17, 2017, 19:04:05 pm
Wes Brown is looking for a club  8)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 17, 2017, 20:08:53 pm
Wes Brown is looking for a club  8)

So is Steven Taylor ex-Newcastle & Ipswich.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 17, 2017, 20:34:23 pm
Na the defence is almost sorted....  8)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler78 on July 17, 2017, 22:09:31 pm
Yes... Because you need 4 centre backs... What if you end up with a n injury and then a suspension. Why leave yourself short when you don't have to. We can't bring anyone in once the window closes anymore

Is a decent center back going to come here knowing the options we already have.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 17, 2017, 22:30:12 pm
Is a decent center back going to come here knowing the options we already have.

On that basis teams would never sign anyone?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vince Planner on July 17, 2017, 22:55:00 pm
Is a decent center back going to come here knowing the options we already have.
What's a center back?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler78 on July 17, 2017, 23:06:16 pm
On that basis teams would never sign anyone?

You've missed the point. I'd rather have 2 x 3k per week centre backs and 2 x 1k per week centre backs than 4 x 2k per week centre backs as that's a lot of wasted budget sat on the bench or not in the squad. I'd rather go with 14-15 high quality players and 8 or 9 back ups then a squad of 22 average players.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 18, 2017, 00:33:48 am
You've missed the point. I'd rather have 2 x 3k per week centre backs and 2 x 1k per week centre backs than 4 x 2k per week centre backs as that's a lot of wasted budget sat on the bench or not in the squad. I'd rather go with 14-15 high quality players and 8 or 9 back ups then a squad of 22 average players.

I agree.

Who's to say the new centre back won't be one of the ones that is first choice though? E.g. one of the ones on a higher wage. Who knows.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler78 on July 18, 2017, 06:26:21 am
I agree.

Who's to say the new centre back won't be one of the ones that is first choice though? E.g. one of the ones on a higher wage. Who knows.

I would guess Regan Poole didn't come cheap, we may even have to start him a certain number of time as part of the agreement, as per Kenji Gorre. Ash Taylor won't have been cheap either, these two will be our first choice centre backs.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 18, 2017, 08:31:43 am
I would guess Regan Poole didn't come cheap, we may even have to start him a certain number of time as part of the agreement, as per Kenji Gorre. Ash Taylor won't have been cheap either, these two will be our first choice centre backs.

All of this is why I thought that Brady seemed the ideal choice to be the ideal option to be the 4th Centre Back and why it is seems, on  the face of it, strange that we seemed to have moved on from him. Maybe the investment level is higher than we thought?

Just on the Gorre point, what was the agreed number of starts we had to give him? What would have happened if we didn't meet them? It seems odd given that he disappeared from sight after the first month or so


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on July 18, 2017, 08:40:02 am
All of this is why I thought that Brady seemed the ideal choice to be the ideal option to be the 4th Centre Back and why it is seems, on  the face of it, strange that we seemed to have moved on from him. Maybe the investment level is higher than we thought?

Just on the Gorre point, what was the agreed number of starts we had to give him? What would have happened if we didn't meet them? It seems odd given that he disappeared from sight after the first month or so

I am pretty sure the whol;e Gorre thing was rumour and conjecture and nobody actually know what his loan agreement looked like. We seemed to continue to play him whilst he was frankly awful, when his form seemed to pick up we dropped him and never saw him again - most odd!!!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: rebelspawn on July 18, 2017, 08:42:27 am
I am pretty sure the whol;e Gorre thing was rumour and conjecture and nobody actually know what his loan agreement looked like. We seemed to continue to play him whilst he was frankly awful, when his form seemed to pick up we dropped him and never saw him again - most odd!!!

That can be explained in two words... Rob Page  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 18, 2017, 08:47:31 am
That can be explained in two words... Rob Page  ;D

You beat me to it Rebel  ;D

I'm probably naïve but I just don't see these clauses existing, especially with the new loan rules. Take Gorre as an example, he was on a half season loan and players can't be recalled outside of a transfer window. Say we agreed to play him in 75% of games, if it got to November and he'd played 10% what could Swansea do? They couldn't recall him.

Similarly with Poole, if we aren't playing him enough he may get recalled in January but then I doubt we'll be too upset if he isn't making the team.

I suppose there could be financial penalties, or some sort of scale where we pay a higher % of the players wage if we don't play them enough but that would be hard to calculate with injuries etc.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on July 18, 2017, 09:10:00 am
You beat me to it Rebel  ;D

I'm probably naïve but I just don't see these clauses existing, especially with the new loan rules. Take Gorre as an example, he was on a half season loan and players can't be recalled outside of a transfer window. Say we agreed to play him in 75% of games, if it got to November and he'd played 10% what could Swansea do? They couldn't recall him.

Similarly with Poole, if we aren't playing him enough he may get recalled in January but then I doubt we'll be too upset if he isn't making the team.

I suppose there could be financial penalties, or some sort of scale where we pay a higher % of the players wage if we don't play them enough but that would be hard to calculate with injuries etc.

You've answered your own question there. Any clause in a footballers contract is plausible these days, and Page would've been so desperate I can see it being true.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 18, 2017, 09:12:25 am
People were saying the same thing about Matt Taylor. I assume it's just rationalisation for why a player you don't like is continuing to be picked in a team. "It must be because they're contractually obliged to be picked, it definitely can't be because someone else has a different judgement about their ability".

Anyway, if Matt Crooks doesn't sign today, after the speculation previously that today would be the day, do we start to panic that the deal has broken down?



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Battery Man on July 18, 2017, 09:14:27 am
I think some of these clauses do exist, I was chatting to my cousin at the weekend, he is the supporters trust member on the board of Grimsby Town. He was telling me that for Premier League club loans there is usually a clause that they will pay the players wages only if he plays. If he doesnt play one week you pay the wage, whereas if he does play they pay. What he was saying was that it usually based on percentages that is paid by parent club and loan club, so Premier league club will pay like 60% of his wage each week and if he doesn't play that may go down to 10% or something like that depending on the agreement you can get.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on July 18, 2017, 09:16:35 am
I think some of these clauses do exist, I was chatting to my cousin at the weekend, he is the supporters trust member on the board of Grimsby Town. He was telling me that for Premier League club loans there is usually a clause that they will pay the players wages only if he plays. If he doesnt play one week you pay the wage, whereas if he does play they pay. What he was saying was that it usually based on percentages that is paid by parent club and loan club, so Premier league club will pay like 60% of his wage each week and if he doesn't play that may go down to 10% or something like that depending on the agreement you can get.

it's almost as if people negotiate contracts?!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 18, 2017, 09:42:43 am
I think some of these clauses do exist, I was chatting to my cousin at the weekend, he is the supporters trust member on the board of Grimsby Town. He was telling me that for Premier League club loans there is usually a clause that they will pay the players wages only if he plays. If he doesnt play one week you pay the wage, whereas if he does play they pay. What he was saying was that it usually based on percentages that is paid by parent club and loan club, so Premier league club will pay like 60% of his wage each week and if he doesn't play that may go down to 10% or something like that depending on the agreement you can get.

Ok, that all makes sense but I still don't think it translates to "he must play". Don't forget that if he plays he is likely to be keeping someone else out who has appearance / win bonuses so the difference financially in which player is picked is probably negligible


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 18, 2017, 09:45:30 am
Anyway, if Matt Crooks doesn't sign today, after the speculation previously that today would be the day, do we start to panic that the deal has broken down?


I think I read that Scunny have now had a bid accepted for him so it could be held up by him speaking to them officially. It's always a bit of a game of poker isn't it, the time to panic is when it is too late and he signs for someone else, until then it could still happen I suppose


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 18, 2017, 09:51:55 am
I think I read that Scunny have now had a bid accepted for him so it could be held up by him speaking to them officially. It's always a bit of a game of poker isn't it, the time to panic is when it is too late and he signs for someone else, until then it could still happen I suppose

If they have had a bid accepted for him then I think he'll be off to Scunny.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on July 18, 2017, 09:53:46 am
I think I read that Scunny have now had a bid accepted for him so it could be held up by him speaking to them officially. It's always a bit of a game of poker isn't it, the time to panic is when it is too late and he signs for someone else, until then it could still happen I suppose

that all happened last week didnt it?!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 18, 2017, 09:56:03 am
Unless this "accepted bid" is the same link that got put in here last week that actually didn't state that they'd had a bid accepted then I'd say nothing has changed

Someone mentioned on here that there was due to be a signing announced today so I guess we'll see.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 18, 2017, 10:02:16 am
If they have had a bid accepted for him then I think he'll be off to Scunny.

Genuinly don't get why people think he will pick them over us. Apart from a short loan spell there, does he have any huge alligiance to them? Can we not outbid them in terms of wages (which for most footballers is the reason for choosing one club over another)? As it stands are we not a more ambitious club? I can't think of any good reason why people are so concerned thathe will sign for Sc***horpe over us!

Edit: This quote from Scunny manager Graham Alexander is all I can see and doesn't worry me at all:

“I'm always hopeful,” said Alexander. “I've had a few conversations with Crooksy to be fair, and he likes everything about us, but he's got to weigh everything up. He has got other clubs that are interested in him, and we've put what we think is our best deal for him to come to us, but we have to agree it with Rangers as well. I'm hopeful, I wouldn't say I'm over-positive, but I know there is a will from all parties,” he added.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 18, 2017, 10:07:21 am
Genuinly don't get why people think he will pick them over us. Apart from a short loan spell there, does he have any huge alligiance to them? Can we not outbid them in terms of wages (which for most footballers is the reason for choosing one club over another)? As it stands are we not a more ambitious club? I can't think of any good reason why people are so concerned thathe will sign for Sc***horpe over us!

The fact that they finished 3rd last season and were one of the better sides in the division, and he was apart of that, their manager has already made it clear that he's been speaking to him this summer, surely they wouldn't be speaking if Crooks hadn't made some sort of sign that he was interested.

Crooks is a Northern lad also so location wise it would be better for him.

It's just my opinion and how I see it, I can't help but think that if he wanted to come here it'd have been done by now, if it's not announced today then I struggle to believe we'll sign him.

I REALLY hope I'm proven wrong.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 18, 2017, 10:10:25 am
if it's not announced today then I struggle to believe we'll sign him.

I REALLY hope I'm proven wrong.

Why, because a couple of people on here think he will sign today? Alexander has already said he won't be dragged into a bidding war - do you think he will reject us hoping Sc***horpe come back in for him??


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 18, 2017, 10:12:45 am
Why, because a couple of people on here think he will sign today? Alexander has already said he won't be dragged into a bidding war - do you think he will reject us hoping Sc***horpe come back in for him??

Because it's been almost a week since we had the bid accepted... it seems there is something holding it up

Just my gut feeling.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler78 on July 18, 2017, 10:17:21 am
People were saying the same thing about Matt Taylor. I assume it's just rationalisation for why a player you don't like is continuing to be picked in a team. "It must be because they're contractually obliged to be picked, it definitely can't be because someone else has a different judgement about their ability".

Anyway, if Matt Crooks doesn't sign today, after the speculation previously that today would be the day, do we start to panic that the deal has broken down?



Matt Taylor had to play if fit and not suspended.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 18, 2017, 10:22:09 am
In other news, seen a few people saying they wouldn't mind us going in for Marquis

Apparently he's set to sign a new deal at Donny.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Razor on July 18, 2017, 10:25:45 am
In other news, seen a few people saying they wouldn't mind us going in for Marquis

We had our chance last summer, he made it clear he was very keen to sign for us.

Rob Page took care of that.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: vietnamcobbler on July 18, 2017, 10:29:09 am
We had our chance last summer, he made it clear he was very keen to sign for us.

Rob Page took care of that.

:/


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 18, 2017, 10:38:58 am
Matt Taylor had to play if fit and not suspended.

As you seem in the know can you tell us what this looked like in his contract. Or more specifically what would have happened if he was left out?

Also, as his extension was triggered do we assume that the same clause would exist now?

We had our chance last summer, he made it clear he was very keen to sign for us.

Rob Page took care of that.

I agree with this. I guess it was a choice between Revell and Marquis last summer and Page went for Revell. It looks daft in hindsight but I'd imagine, looking back, it was seen as a more 50-50 decision at the time


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 18, 2017, 10:44:21 am
Patience!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 18, 2017, 10:46:52 am
Patience!

Today's the day then, gotcha  ;)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 18, 2017, 10:53:20 am
In other news, seen a few people saying they wouldn't mind us going in for Marquis

Apparently he's set to sign a new deal at Donny.

A few people? Jesus christ. It was embarassing that there was even a # created to get him to sign.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 18, 2017, 10:57:07 am
A few people? Jesus christ. It was embarassing that there was even a # created to get him to sign.

#signjohn


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 18, 2017, 10:58:16 am
#freemandela


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 18, 2017, 11:01:10 am
#signjohn  ;D

Still, we never really missed out on the FREE transfer at the time of Super Johnny Marquis did we? I mean he wasn't fit to clean the boots of his replacement...

J J Kin' Hooper!!!

Cheers RP!  ::)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: vietnamcobbler on July 18, 2017, 11:06:57 am
can anyone confirm or deny that we will see some news out of San Sixfields today??


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 18, 2017, 11:20:59 am
Patience!

+1 Some people's impatience unreal! The quality signing take time. Nobody know how long it took to agree terms with Kasim/Taylor/Waters, that might have been 2+ weeks .


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 18, 2017, 11:22:15 am
Former Burton keeper Jon McLaughlin is on trial with Hull City. So that's one experienced keeper who won't be coming here any time soon.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 18, 2017, 11:31:45 am
Former Burton keeper Jon McLaughlin is on trial with Hull City. So that's one experienced keeper who won't be coming here any time soon.

I think the magic words are 'on trial'.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 18, 2017, 11:32:46 am
can anyone confirm or deny that we will see some news out of San Sixfields today??

What do you do in Vietnam Job wise?
How is your Achilles now?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Moultoncobb on July 18, 2017, 11:35:42 am
can anyone confirm or deny that we will see some news out of San Sixfields today??

So I've heard - told Crooks last week was done and unveiled today, time will tell


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 18, 2017, 12:10:57 pm
Depends who you heard it from. If its the crazy guy down the street, I don't think it counts.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler78 on July 18, 2017, 12:19:09 pm
As you seem in the know can you tell us what this looked like in his contract. Or more specifically what would have happened if he was left out?

Also, as his extension was triggered do we assume that the same clause would exist now?

I agree with this. I guess it was a choice between Revell and Marquis last summer and Page went for Revell. It looks daft in hindsight but I'd imagine, looking back, it was seen as a more 50-50 decision at the time

Taylor wanted 2 year contract, we couldn't offer that due to age and risk, so it was agreed if he proved his fitness by starting 40+ games he would get the second year. To avoid us benching him on 39 appearances (it's happened before) he had the clause inserted. I would guess it's not in the 2nd year as no third year is pending. No idea what the implications were if we don't didnt start him, not sure where either party would stand legally. Maybe it was a two year contract, with the second year cancelled if he did don't prove his fitness but if he did and we dropped him he would still get the 2nd year triggered but could walk away with a pay off. But that is just a guess as I can't see how else it could have been worded.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 18, 2017, 12:24:04 pm
Taylor wanted 2 year contract, we couldn't offer that due to age and risk, so it was agreed if he proved his fitness by starting 40+ games he would get the second year. To avoid us benching him on 39 appearances (it's happened before) he had the clause inserted. I would guess it's not in the 2nd year as no third year is pending. No idea what the implications were if we don't didnt start him, not sure where either party would stand legally. Maybe it was a two year contract, with the second year cancelled if he did don't prove his fitness but if he did and we dropped him he would still get the 2nd year triggered but could walk away with a pay off. But that is just a guess as I can't see how else it could have been worded.

Thanks for the reply, this stuff genuinely interest me....which is very sad! Cheers  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 18, 2017, 12:25:28 pm
So I've heard - told Crooks last week was done and unveiled today, time will tell

I'd guess all the pics are done and with the press under embargo IF it is to happen today. Would assume if he's signed JED would want him involved tonight


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 18, 2017, 12:39:44 pm
On the contrary it seems like the player has artfully skipped pre-season, so a diet of cross-country running and gym work will be needed before he gets to meet his team-mates.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 18, 2017, 12:42:40 pm
Patience pays off I reckon.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ryan Amoo 14 on July 18, 2017, 12:44:12 pm
Taylor wanted 2 year contract, we couldn't offer that due to age and risk, so it was agreed if he proved his fitness by starting 40+ games he would get the second year. To avoid us benching him on 39 appearances (it's happened before) he had the clause inserted. I would guess it's not in the 2nd year as no third year is pending. No idea what the implications were if we don't didnt start him, not sure where either party would stand legally. Maybe it was a two year contract, with the second year cancelled if he did don't prove his fitness but if he did and we dropped him he would still get the 2nd year triggered but could walk away with a pay off. But that is just a guess as I can't see how else it could have been worded.

So who decides on his eligibility to play? I.e. if he says 'i'm fit' but the club disagrees? Does this fantasy contract also include a team of independent medical adjudicators on retainer for this very purpose?

Assume this was also covered in the fictional contract you're citing?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 18, 2017, 12:45:00 pm
On the contrary it seems like the player has artfully skipped pre-season, so a diet of cross-country running and gym work will be needed before he gets to meet his team-mates.

His loan at Scunny was cut short due to a knee injury which ruled him out for 10/12 weeks (this was in early April) so I would guess he's only just recovered from that.

We've still got enough time to get a decent pre-season into him...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 18, 2017, 12:47:54 pm
His loan at Scunny was cut short due to a knee injury which ruled him out for 10/12 weeks (this was in early April) so I would guess he's only just recovered from that.

We've still got enough time to get a decent pre-season into him...

Pretty sure his injury was down to an impact injury also and not a more serious issue.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 18, 2017, 12:50:15 pm
Taylor wanted 2 year contract, we couldn't offer that due to age and risk, so it was agreed if he proved his fitness by starting 40+ games he would get the second year. To avoid us benching him on 39 appearances (it's happened before) he had the clause inserted. I would guess it's not in the 2nd year as no third year is pending. No idea what the implications were if we don't didnt start him, not sure where either party would stand legally. Maybe it was a two year contract, with the second year cancelled if he did don't prove his fitness but if he did and we dropped him he would still get the 2nd year triggered but could walk away with a pay off. But that is just a guess as I can't see how else it could have been worded.

This doesn't explain why he was hardly ever substituted though even when he appeared knackered.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: rebelspawn on July 18, 2017, 12:54:15 pm
This doesn't explain why he was hardly ever substituted though even when he appeared knackered.

I was thinking the same thing...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler78 on July 18, 2017, 12:57:02 pm
This doesn't explain why he was hardly ever substituted though even when he appeared knackered.

True, but who would've come on, McCourt? Taylor probably fitter and faster even after 60mins of football.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: rebelspawn on July 18, 2017, 13:07:35 pm
True, but who would've come on, McCourt? Taylor probably fitter and faster even after 60mins of football.

I disagree, and i am not making any statement on the Quality of McCourt here,

But sometimes it gets to a point when a game just needs fresh legs, even if those legs are less technically gifted than the absolutely knackered ones they are replacing. I firmly believe that if Taylor was played for 60-70 mins every game last season instead of 90, both the Club, and Taylor would have benefitted immensely.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: vietnamcobbler on July 18, 2017, 13:16:21 pm
What do you do in Vietnam Job wise?
How is your Achilles now?

I work for a footwear manufacturer making shoes out here and in India.

I'm recovering pretty well thanks - still suffering a bit, but grateful to be back to normality.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 18, 2017, 13:23:02 pm
It's getting closer...

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/07/18/crooks-leaves-rangers-for-northampton/ (http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/07/18/crooks-leaves-rangers-for-northampton/)

Rangers midfielder Matt Crooks has agreed a deal to join League One outfit Northampton Town, HITC Sport understands from sources close to the club.

Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha is willing to let Crooks move on as he does not figure in his long-term plans at Ibrox.

Crooks joined Rangers last summer after signing a pre-contract agreement the previous January to move to Scotland when his contract at Accrington Stanley expired.

The former Huddersfield Town youngster struggled with injuries in the first half last season, making only three appearances before being farmed out on loan to Sc***horpe.

Crooks impressed at Sc***horpe in the second half of last season, scoring three goals in 12 games as the Iron reached the League One play-off semi-finals.

Sc***horpe were keen to sign Crooks on a permanent basis and made a bid for his services, but now Northampton have stolen in to agree a deal with Rangers for the versatile performer.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 18, 2017, 13:34:21 pm
It's getting closer...

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/07/18/crooks-leaves-rangers-for-northampton/ (http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/07/18/crooks-leaves-rangers-for-northampton/)

Rangers midfielder Matt Crooks has agreed a deal to join League One outfit Northampton Town, HITC Sport understands from sources close to the club.

Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha is willing to let Crooks move on as he does not figure in his long-term plans at Ibrox.

Crooks joined Rangers last summer after signing a pre-contract agreement the previous January to move to Scotland when his contract at Accrington Stanley expired.

The former Huddersfield Town youngster struggled with injuries in the first half last season, making only three appearances before being farmed out on loan to Sc***horpe.

Crooks impressed at Sc***horpe in the second half of last season, scoring three goals in 12 games as the Iron reached the League One play-off semi-finals.

Sc***horpe were keen to sign Crooks on a permanent basis and made a bid for his services, but now Northampton have stolen in to agree a deal with Rangers for the versatile performer.


Just seen this on twitter...

Pete from Sky Sports tweeted it, they seem to be reliable... IS IT HAPPENING?!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 18, 2017, 14:18:29 pm
All heating up, looks like it should be today then. Medical to go.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler78 on July 18, 2017, 14:33:22 pm
I disagree, and i am not making any statement on the Quality of McCourt here,

But sometimes it gets to a point when a game just needs fresh legs, even if those legs are less technically gifted than the absolutely knackered ones they are replacing. I firmly believe that if Taylor was played for 60-70 mins every game last season instead of 90, both the Club, and Taylor would have benefitted immensely.

Agreed.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 18, 2017, 15:13:11 pm
Agreed.

Class Player Taylor


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Moultoncobb on July 18, 2017, 16:26:04 pm
Tuesday unveiling I've heard

 8) 8)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 18, 2017, 16:40:33 pm
Done deal.

Now to move onto the final CB, ST and a first choice GK.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Insider on July 18, 2017, 17:03:11 pm
Bunny is staying at Villa....Owain Fon Williams.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 18, 2017, 17:10:42 pm
Bunny is staying at Villa....Owain Fon Williams.

Hope it's not him.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 18, 2017, 17:26:28 pm
Hope it's not him.

Fair enough , but why?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 18, 2017, 17:28:03 pm
Bunny is staying at Villa....Owain Fon Williams.

I agree it won't be Bunn, he'll be Villa's number 2 with Jed Steer likely to be loaned out. With Jon McLaughlin going on trial with Hull City, the 2 possibilities left are Dave Martin and Anders Lindegaard, both of whom have been courted by Charlton Athletic. My money is still on Martin.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 18, 2017, 17:37:46 pm
Fair enough , but why?

Don't rate him, mind you I've only seem him about 3 times.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 18, 2017, 17:42:02 pm
Don't rate him, mind you I've only seem him about 3 times.

I now see why!
http://caleythistleonline.com/index.html/reports-2016-17/inverness-ct-v-celtic-report-r1451/


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 18, 2017, 18:00:55 pm
I agree it won't be Bunn, he'll be Villa's number 2 with Jed Steer likely to be loaned out. With Jon McLaughlin going on trial with Hull City, the 2 possibilities left after Dave Martin and Anders Lindegaard, both of whom have been courted by Charlton Athletic. My money is still on Martin.

Would we go for Steer? Doesn't fit the experienced profile I guess but was highly rated at Norwich


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 18, 2017, 20:41:39 pm
Bunny is staying at Villa....Owain Fon Williams.
Its strange that you should mention this.
I have received a couple of texts, asking me about Scottish prem keepers, and I have to say that I know very little about any of them.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 18, 2017, 21:09:34 pm
Owain Fon Williams signed a 3 year contract in 2016...

Plenty of free options out there so can't see us paying a fee for him.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 18, 2017, 21:12:29 pm
Owain Fon Williams signed a 3 year contract in 2016...

Plenty of free options out there so can't see us paying a fee for him.

The same could be said for Crooks though...

But I think it'll be a free transfer


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 18, 2017, 21:41:50 pm


But I think it'll be a free transfer

After reading the ICT forum I sincerely hope not. He appears to be either injured or making catastrophic blunders. Unless we are looking for 3 goalies a la Villa; or an oil painting artist.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: vietnamcobbler on July 19, 2017, 01:56:56 am
Has anyone else heard the name Karl Darlow being whispered around?

- Now a 'Premier league' keeper, (which follows KT's hint last week) having been number 1 in goal for Newcastle during their campagin last season (surplus to requirements now)
- Worked with JED on loan at Newport in 2011-202
- Born in Northampton

Perhaps this is the loan we are waiting for? would be a cracking addition if it is true, he had a lot of plaudits last season.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ralap on July 19, 2017, 05:26:17 am
Has anyone else heard the name Karl Darlow being whispered around?

- Now a 'Premier league' keeper, (which follows KT's hint last week) having been number 1 in goal for Newcastle during their campagin last season (surplus to requirements now)
- Worked with JED on loan at Newport in 2011-202
- Born in Northampton

Perhaps this is the loan we are waiting for? would be a cracking addition if it is true, he had a lot of plaudits last season.

 ;D ;D ;D ;D.

That's the sort of post I would expect to read from a demented Oxford supporter. I am almost certain Newcastle turned down a multi million pound bid for Darlow recently.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: vietnamcobbler on July 19, 2017, 05:27:35 am
;D ;D ;D ;D.

That's the sort of post I would expect to read from a demented Oxford supporter. I am almost certain Newcastle turned down a multi million pound bid for Darlow recently.

I am talking about a season loan, what does his transfer value have to do with that?
Newcastle won't want to get rid of him for a few million if he is a hot prospect.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ralap on July 19, 2017, 05:42:26 am
I am talking about a season loan, what does his transfer value have to do with that?
Newcastle won't want to get rid of him for a few million if he is a hot prospect.



Ok VC.

Living in Nottingham I would love to see ex Forest Keeper Darlow come to us on loan for a number of reasons but I think you have let the pre season transfer activity get to your head there my friend by even thinking we would have the sort of clout to attract Darlow who's wages are bound to be in the tens of thousands.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: vietnamcobbler on July 19, 2017, 05:48:24 am
Ok VC.

Living in Nottingham I would love to see ex Forest Keeper Darlow come to us on loan for a number of reasons but I think you have let the pre season transfer activity get to your head there my friend by even thinking we would have the sort of clout to attract Darlow who's wages are bound to be in the tens of thousands.


although you have already jumped in and compared me to the likes of a disillusioned oxford fan and letting transfer activity get to my head, I will remind you that I simply shared a name I had heard whispered around. At no point did I say he could be tempted here or we had the 'clout'.

I would suggest you read posts more carefully before you say such things in the future.

This is a discussion board to actually discuss these kind of things is it not? You have an opinion, you have expressed it, no need to try and put people down in the process.

Out.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ralap on July 19, 2017, 06:01:39 am
"Read posts more carefully"

 ;D ;D ;D 


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Gen.Disorda on July 19, 2017, 06:06:57 am
People are on the right track with the Newcastle shirt. Apparently we have been waiting on arsenal to sell a keeper to free up an again keeper on loan.

Someone who has won major trophies.... ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2934 on July 19, 2017, 06:19:05 am
The defence will be so watertight we may as well have Englands No1 keeper..

Peter Gleasure.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Baby Bear on July 19, 2017, 07:00:37 am
Rob Green is available for transfer.....


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: roade cobbler on July 19, 2017, 08:17:59 am
Rob Green is available for transfer.....
I heard his name linked with us a week or so ago. Surely his wages will be far too much?



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 19, 2017, 08:25:08 am

I would suggest you read posts more carefully before you say such things in the future

Out.

Excellent post - well said


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler on July 19, 2017, 08:25:20 am
Rob green has been linked with Middlesbrough, Sunderland and even arsenal in the last 10 days. How much money do you think we have?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ralap on July 19, 2017, 08:38:18 am
Excellent post - well said

 ;D ;D ;D 

Don't tell me, you passed the ridiculous rumour on? You cretin.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 19, 2017, 08:38:38 am
Rob green has been linked with Middlesbrough, Sunderland and even arsenal in the last 10 days. How much money do you think we have?

We are a club on the up remember  :) All keepers need games whether they are multi million stars or not !
I do hope we get a decent goalie tho' to replace Smith who perhaps is regretting leaving us!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 19, 2017, 08:43:33 am
We seem to be going from the sublime (bunn, darlow) to the ridiculous (fon Williams) on the subject of keepers. I'm sure I read somewhere that darlow is likely to go to reading and it looks like bunn is a no-go. I'd much rather go for a highly rated premiership loan like woodman than someone like owain fon Williams.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 19, 2017, 08:44:46 am
;D ;D ;D 

Don't tell me, you passed the ridiculous rumour on? You cretin.

Look don't get upset old chap VC made a decent point which hit the target. If the hat fits!
He did not insult or patronise you. Passed on what. Anyway calm down and relax.  
Have a nice day :-*


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 19, 2017, 08:49:36 am
Shall we all come back down to earth for a second...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ralap on July 19, 2017, 08:59:01 am
Look don't get upset old chap VC made a decent point which hit the target. If the hat fits!
He did not insult or patronise you. Passed on what. Anyway calm down and relax.  
Have a nice day :-*


You are going to have to up your game by a long margin if you think something you write on here is going to upset me, arse wipe.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: capcob on July 19, 2017, 09:01:10 am

You are going to have to up your game by a long margin if you think something you write on here is going to upset me, arse wipe.

As an impartial observer you need to calm down mate.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 19, 2017, 09:05:36 am
I will make a point on the goalkeeper situation. At the end of the season JED during interview clearly stated when Smith was released that one of the reasons was that "an experienced goalkeeper has become available". At the time he said it the only GK you could say it related to was David Martin, it  was already certain that he was leaving MK at the end of the season. Therefore, I still think he may be the man. Unless, he doesn't want to come here, of course.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ralap on July 19, 2017, 09:06:17 am
As an impartial observer you need to calm down mate.

 ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on July 19, 2017, 09:09:38 am
Shall we all come back down to earth for a second...

True, Maybe Freddy Hall will sign as back up to Cornell.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler on July 19, 2017, 09:10:22 am
I will make a point on the goalkeeper situation. At the end of the season JED during interview clearly stated when Smith was released that one of the reasons was that "an experienced goalkeeper has become available". At the time he said it the only GK you could say it related to was David Martin, it  was already certain that he was leaving MK at the end of the season. Therefore, I still think he may be the man. Unless, he doesn't want to come here, of course.

Certainly a much more realistic comment than bunn, Darlow and now green


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 19, 2017, 09:16:25 am

You are going to have to up your game by a long margin if you think something you write on here is going to upset me, arse wipe.

Look I don't do crude or nasty comments. Otherwise the Admin guys step in...........
Have a nice day and regards to Darlow!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 19, 2017, 09:22:09 am
As an impartial observer you need to calm down mate.

I thought so too😏


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Gen.Disorda on July 19, 2017, 10:20:58 am
Sorry but Darlow was a bit out there for a suggestion . He's only told him to be realistic.

As a whole people need to keep their expectations in check. We aren't going to be signing multi-million pound goal keepers.


Also it's probably unlike all the signings will gel straight away , so there's no point people building unrealistic expectations and turning on the manager in the first few games.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: vietnamcobbler on July 19, 2017, 10:23:32 am
Sorry but Darlow was a bit out there for a suggestion . He's only told him to be realistic.

As a whole people need to keep their expectations in check. We aren't going to be signing multi-million pound goal keepers.


Also it's probably unlike all the signings will gel straight away , so there's no point people building unrealistic expectations and turning on the manager in the first few games.

it was not a suggestion! Nor are they my expectations. Why put words in my mouth?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Gen.Disorda on July 19, 2017, 10:43:21 am
Genuinely didn't mean to cause offence and I don't think Ralap did either .

My point is that a few weeks ago no one would have mentioned Darlow as it would be laughable.

Also meant that as a fan base as a whole we need to keep our expectations realistic.

I feel there is a genuine risk that the investment could turn into a poisoned chalice where people expect too much and start getting upset that we haven't won the league in August or see not signing a player as a failure from the club because someone suggested it on facebook.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: southofthecounty on July 19, 2017, 10:51:07 am
I liked that Leicester keeper we had a while ago. Was it Chris Weale? I would imagine he has retired though.
Didn't we break him?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 19, 2017, 11:02:29 am
We broke alot of keepers around that time I seem to remember.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: vietnamcobbler on July 19, 2017, 11:03:54 am
Genuinely didn't mean to cause offence and I don't think Ralap did either .

My point is that a few weeks ago no one would have mentioned Darlow as it would be laughable.

Also meant that as a fan base as a whole we need to keep our expectations realistic.

I feel there is a genuine risk that the investment could turn into a poisoned chalice where people expect too much and start getting upset that we haven't won the league in August or see not signing a player as a failure from the club because someone suggested it on facebook.


No offence taken - to be fair, reading more into Darlow and and his pedigree it is obvious he could find a championship club for first team football next season (on loan).

I would say to some on here, however, that not everyone knows everything about players and potential new signings. Fans should feel comfortable to post here (as I did) for a discussion/opinions instead of being labelled as something or made to feel belittled.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: cobbler_rob on July 19, 2017, 11:06:38 am
Certainly a much more realistic comment than bunn, Darlow and now green

Realistic but dont forget that since then we've had the Chinese cash come into the club....

before we signed Yaser Kasim JED said he only wanted 1 more midfielder so things have clearly changed!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 19, 2017, 11:21:47 am
Realistic but dont forget that since then we've had the Chinese cash come into the club....

before we signed Yaser Kasim JED said he only wanted 1 more midfielder so things have clearly changed!

Yes we now have the money to sign Crooks for £100k, not Darlow (a first choice Championship 'keeper) for £5m+


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Another Pedj on July 19, 2017, 11:24:57 am
Don't forget the 20k per week wages


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ralap on July 19, 2017, 11:59:38 am
 Vietnam Cobbler, I mean absolutely no offence in what I'm about to say. I apologise, you have obviously taken what I said to heart. I've worked on building sites nearly all my working life and I'm not used to dealing with people with your level of sensitivity ( No offence meant) In the future I shall take this into consideration and reply accordingly.

I still think it was a daft posting though, maybe I'm being unreasonable to expect people posting on here to have a greater knowledge of what they are writing about but the chances of Darlow coming to Northampton are non existent for so many reasons.

Karl Darlow, please, please, please make me have to issue hourly humble pie announcements on here by signing for us this week.  :)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 19, 2017, 12:28:31 pm
No offence taken - to be fair, reading more into Darlow and and his pedigree it is obvious he could find a championship club for first team football next season (on loan).

I would say to some on here, however, that not everyone knows everything about players and potential new signings. Fans should feel comfortable to post here (as I did) for a discussion/opinions instead of being labelled as something or made to feel belittled.

Very true - keep on posting come what may!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: vietnamcobbler on July 19, 2017, 12:31:21 pm
Vietnam Cobbler, I mean absolutely no offence in what I'm about to say. I apologise, you have obviously taken what I said to heart. I've worked on building sites nearly all my working life and I'm not used to dealing with people with your level of sensitivity ( No offence meant) In the future I shall take this into consideration and reply accordingly.

I am not offended by this or any of your previous posts - I have been around the internet long enough to know that these things will never change.
My 'sensitivity' has nothing to do with this - my feelings aren't hurt - my reaction to you was a result of frustration that people just can't be nice to one another and have respectful conversations.

I will say no more on the matter and go back to 'lurk' mode.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ralap on July 19, 2017, 12:56:39 pm
I am not offended by this or any of your previous posts - I have been around the internet long enough to know that these things will never change.
My 'sensitivity' has nothing to do with this - my feelings aren't hurt - my reaction to you was a result of frustration that people just can't be nice to one another and have respectful conversations.

I will say no more on the matter and go back to 'lurk' mode.



Ok, no problem. I too would also love to live in such an idealistic world. Especially if we could be rid of snides, That would be wonderful. We can but hope VC. Take care out there.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on July 19, 2017, 14:40:21 pm

Ok, no problem. I too would also love to live in such an idealistic world. Especially if we could be rid of snides, That would be wonderful. We can but hope VC. Take care out there.
;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 19, 2017, 15:07:47 pm
Can someone please explain why Arsenal selling one of their keepers to Juventus means we can now get our number 1 keeper in? #confused  ???


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Quintonside on July 19, 2017, 15:17:02 pm
Can someone please explain why Arsenal selling one of their keepers to Juventus means we can now get our number 1 keeper in? #confused  ???

Obviously we are after Buffon


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 19, 2017, 15:42:08 pm
Obviously we are after Buffon

buffoon!  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Onetouch on July 19, 2017, 16:29:25 pm
I dont we are after David Martin. I personally dont want another MK castoff. If he isnt good enough for them to be first choice, is he good enough for us?
He surely would have signed by now.
Lingaard seems to fit the bill of experienced GK and played at the highest level. I think he is a free transfer as well.
So surely getting paid something by us is better than not getting paid at all.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on July 19, 2017, 16:36:49 pm
I dont we are after David Martin. I personally dont want another MK castoff. If he isnt good enough for them to be first choice, is he good enough for us?
He surely would have signed by now.
Lingaard seems to fit the bill of experienced GK and played at the highest level. I think he is a free transfer as well.
So surely getting paid something by us is better than not getting paid at all.

Assume you mean Lindegaard? He is a year older than Bunn and played less games. Would much rather David Martin with more playing experience than both of them put together. Martin was good enough to play 40 league one games last season.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobblersmad on July 19, 2017, 17:58:09 pm
Can we rename this the realistic transfer wishlist? Because some of the stuff on here.... Lindegaard, a former Man U player on probably 20k+ while there, yeah he is certainly going to come. I get that some fans think in their minds we have a 100% chance of signing these players, but to mention it three or four posts in is just silly. I do mean this as nice as possible, but some of our fans really haven't got a clue about recruitment and the immense gap between wages of Championship teams and League One teams.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Letchworthcobbler on July 19, 2017, 18:14:01 pm
On another note, heard from KT there should be a fans forum coming soon.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 19, 2017, 19:10:47 pm
Josh Wright from Gillingham? Converted attacking midfielder who scored 14 goals last season and was the Gills player of the season. Being talked up by Karl Robinson at Charlton, maybe we could sneak in?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 19, 2017, 19:36:16 pm
Raheem Hanley on the bench for Oxford tonight.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 19, 2017, 19:37:05 pm
Josh Wright from Gillingham? Converted attacking midfielder who scored 14 goals last season and was the Gills player of the season. Being talked up by Karl Robinson at Charlton, maybe we could sneak in?

He would be another quality signing. Can take a decent penalty too (apart from the one against us!)

Still think we're trying to bring in Chris Maguire

On another note, RAHEEM HANLEY is on the bench for Oxford United this evening.
Quite bizarre as he hasn't officially been released as far as I can see...

UPDATE

Seems new Oxford manager worked with Hanley when they were both at Swansea
If we can get rid without a pay off that's a great bit of business


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 19, 2017, 20:44:43 pm
So is Steven Taylor ex-Newcastle & Ipswich.

On trial at Doncaster Rovers.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 19, 2017, 20:49:17 pm
Ex-player Neal Eardley is on trial at Port Vale.

Enoch Andoh who was believed to be joining last season under Page is on trial at Oldham Athletic.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on July 19, 2017, 21:19:45 pm
but some of our fans really haven't got a clue about recruitment and the immense gap between wages of Championship teams and League One teams.

How did we sign Revell and Taylor last season? Players drop down through the leagues all the time.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 19, 2017, 22:52:06 pm

Still think we're trying to bring in Chris Maguire


After tonight I would say that is essential.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler78 on July 19, 2017, 22:56:52 pm
We are desperate for a number 10 based on the two games I've seen pre season.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 19, 2017, 23:14:22 pm
Can we rename this the realistic transfer wishlist? Because some of the stuff on here.... Lindegaard, a former Man U player on probably 20k+ while there, yeah he is certainly going to come. I get that some fans think in their minds we have a 100% chance of signing these players, but to mention it three or four posts in is just silly. I do mean this as nice as possible, but some of our fans really haven't got a clue about recruitment and the immense gap between wages of Championship teams and League One teams.

You have to factor in that most players need to play games. Sitting on the bench wont get them noticed. Bunn for instance is a player who has wasted too much time on the bench. He needs to play even it means moving to clubs in a lower league. He has sat on fat pay cheques for too long; he needs to be bold and move on; take a risk with a lower league club to get games. Pretty sure he will get noticed.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 19, 2017, 23:16:49 pm
We are desperate for a number 10 based on the two games I've seen pre season.

Whats Jacobs doing now a days?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Stig on July 19, 2017, 23:56:39 pm
Jacobs at wigan... and before anyone says he is coming here he is heading back to the championship


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler on July 20, 2017, 06:32:39 am
Chris Maguire apparently had a medical at bury last night. They are expected to announce signing today.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tommiller on July 20, 2017, 06:46:53 am
Chris Maguire apparently had a medical at bury last night. They are expected to announce signing today.

Another fake Pete O'rouke tweet?  @sportspeteOO


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 20, 2017, 07:02:25 am
Another fake Pete O'rouke tweet?  @sportspeteOO

If you google it there's a pretty convincing article on the bury local paper that says he's had a medical, big shame as we could have done with him as a link between midfield and attack - hopefully we've got alternative targets.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Stig on July 20, 2017, 07:47:31 am
Jacobs going Millwall


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on July 20, 2017, 08:00:34 am
If you google it there's a pretty convincing article on the bury local paper that says he's had a medical, big shame as we could have done with him as a link between midfield and attack - hopefully we've got alternative targets.
This is a big blow is he signs for Bury, he just what we have been looking for that 20 goal a season striker with pace.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 20, 2017, 08:01:49 am
If you google it there's a pretty convincing article on the bury local paper that says he's had a medical, big shame as we could have done with him as a link between midfield and attack - hopefully we've got alternative targets.
I'm sure they'll be another player out there somewhere that we can sign before the end of August who'll do a job.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: clarkeysntfc on July 20, 2017, 08:02:03 am
Does anyone even know that NTFC were interested in Maguire???


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler on July 20, 2017, 08:02:07 am
Some of the names on here are actually amusing. All it does is raise people's expectations followed by disappointment by these believers when the realistic signings are made. I know we have extra investment but Jacobs, bunn and the best 1 for me had to be rob green. Really?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on July 20, 2017, 08:36:33 am
This is a big blow is he signs for Bury, he just what we have been looking for that 20 goal a season striker with pace.

A 28 year old who hasn't scored 20 goals in one season to date?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 20, 2017, 08:43:46 am
Does anyone even know that NTFC were interested in Maguire???
Yes
Justin Edinburgh,kelvin Thomas,Andy Melville and James whiting would know.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 20, 2017, 08:44:48 am
A 28 year old who hasn't scored 20 goals in one season to date?


Oh dear Man04 oh dear!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 20, 2017, 09:02:35 am
Some of the names on here are actually amusing. All it does is raise people's expectations followed by disappointment by these believers when the realistic signings are made. I know we have extra investment but Jacobs, bunn and the best 1 for me had to be rob green. Really?
 
 
Yr piece is based on realisim which is not always replicated in football. Eyebrows were raised that Matt Taylor had joined NTFC! A club with funds available will generally attract higher profile players it's happened to us , Notts County, Fleetwood, Crawley etc. When a 'famous' club get relegated then the same principle can apply.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on July 20, 2017, 09:10:58 am
Does anyone even know that NTFC were interested in Maguire???

Exactly... Only people on here assumed.. No one at the club has actually said we were to my knowledge anyway


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 20, 2017, 09:13:42 am
After tonight I would say that is essential.

Why? Because we lost a pre-season friendly? The second in two days, following training sessions in the morning and travelling to Frome and back. Get real.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler on July 20, 2017, 09:26:28 am
 
 
Yr piece is based on realisin which is not always replicated in football. Eyebrows were raised that Matt Taylor had joined NTFC! A club with funds available will generally attract higher profile players it's happened to us , Notts County, Fleetwood, Crawley etc. When a 'famous' club get relegated then the same principle can apply.


Don't really understand your point. Matt Taylor would never of been attracting championship clubs when we signed him. He has a great left foot but is a liability in open play. Players that have been mentioned on here are genuinely attracting top end championship clubs. Even with our investment I don't think we are able to compete yet.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 20, 2017, 09:53:28 am
Don't really understand your point. Matt Taylor would never of been attracting championship clubs when we signed him. He has a great left foot but is a liability in open play. Players that have been mentioned on here are genuinely attracting top end championship clubs. Even with our investment I don't think we are able to compete yet.

The point being that if a club has funds it will attract players. That's pretty easy to grasp. Your opinion on Taylor is just that. No facts at all. The one fact I do know that Taylor coming here raised eyebrows.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 20, 2017, 10:05:06 am
Why? Because we lost a pre-season friendly? The second in two days, following training sessions in the morning and travelling to Frome and back. Get real.


I would say the majority of supporters there last night would have been disappointed
with that showing! Certainly JE was. If you were there your opinion would be very different.
As it is it's full of excuses!
If it wasn't for Goff we would have been 3 nil down by half time! 


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: vietnamcobbler on July 20, 2017, 10:08:25 am
The point being that if a club has funds it will attract players. That's pretty easy to grasp. Your opinion on Taylor is just that. No facts at all. The one fact I do know that Taylor coming here raised eyebrows.

It does seem to happen frequently on this forum - people conveying opinion as fact..


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler on July 20, 2017, 10:08:40 am
The point being that if a club has funds it will attract players. That's pretty easy to grasp. Your opinion on Taylor is just that. No facts at all. The one fact I do know that Taylor coming here raised eyebrows.
That's not how you worded it. Would say it's pretty obvious that if a club has funds it will attract players. All I am saying is I don't think we have the funds to attract some of the players mentioned on here. I would say it was a fact that Taylor was a liability in open play. I saw it enough last season.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 20, 2017, 10:15:36 am


I would say the majority of supporters there last night would have been disappointed
with that showing! Certainly JE was. If you were there your opinion would be very different.
As it is it's full of excuses!
If it wasn't for Goff we would have been 3 nil down by half time! 

Not excuses, facts! Another fact is 3 or 4 players didn't play. And of course the 2 or 3 we still may sign.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on July 20, 2017, 10:20:53 am


I would say the majority of supporters there last night would have been disappointed
with that showing! Certainly JE was. If you were there your opinion would be very different.
As it is it's full of excuses!
If it wasn't for Goff we would have been 3 nil down by half time! 

have you got a link for the league table after last nights game..............the one i have shows us yet to kick a ball.............and on level points with everyone. Thought we might be in relegation trouble after last night?! doesn't look that way at the minute.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ralap on July 20, 2017, 10:35:36 am
have you got a link for the league table after last nights game..............the one i have shows us yet to kick a ball.............and on level points with everyone. Thought we might be in relegation trouble after last night?! doesn't look that way at the minute.

 ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 20, 2017, 11:05:39 am
Bury Football Club‏

CONFIRMED: Chris Maguire has signed a two year deal with the Shakers, full details online soon


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 20, 2017, 11:28:18 am
Bury Football Club‏

CONFIRMED: Chris Maguire has signed a two year deal with the Shakers, full details online soon
Shame
You can't blame him though,a front three of ajose beckford and maguire shows some proper ambition not to be in the relegation scrap after last season!!

I'm sure we have targets we are working on to make us a more potent attacking threat.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Quintonside on July 20, 2017, 11:49:35 am
Has JE said he is after another striker?

I feel like we have a lot on the books including some who can play as a striker if needed.

Richards, Revell, Waters, Lobjoit, Joe I (assume will go on loan), Hoskins, Bowditch and Powell at a push

Opinions may say some of them are not good enough, but I cant see any of the above leaving, given 4 have just signed and two have been given new deals.

Unless Lobjoit is going out on loan too?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 20, 2017, 12:29:56 pm
He said another attacker.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 20, 2017, 12:33:11 pm
Not excuses, facts! Another fact is 3 or 4 players didn't play. And of course the 2 or 3 we still may sign.

Your missing the point. Regarding your 2nd & 3rd sentences I know all that ::)
You champion yr excuses as facts ;D
From those selected it was a disappointing display generally lacking quality. No meaningful shot on goal but thankfully a young keeper who saved us from a hammering. Many there where disappointed I spoke to several and none of them used the sob excuses you use. It would help if you were there as an alternative credible view
Point is always welcome. Thankfully JE diplomatically agreed.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 20, 2017, 12:51:29 pm
Has JE said he is after another striker?

I feel like we have a lot on the books including some who can play as a striker if needed.

Richards, Revell, Waters, Lobjoit, Joe I (assume will go on loan), Hoskins, Bowditch and Powell at a push

Opinions may say some of them are not good enough, but I cant see any of the above leaving, given 4 have just signed and two have been given new deals.


Unless Lobjoit is going out on loan too?

As much as I like Richards I doubt he'd have got a new contract if the investment had been in place earlier.
Would we have taken a punt on lobjoit if we'd have known the investment was coming?
Maybe as it could have been seen as a punt worth taking but equally if we'd have got a quality strike force in place we may not have felt the need to sign him.
I really like revell as a player but I feel as we are top heavy and he wasn't an Edinburgh signing if the right offer came in allowing us to purchase a younger/higher quality player then I feel he could be sacrificed(be a really good signing for someone)

Basically I think we are high on numbers but low on quality up front compared with the quality coming into the club(especially in midfield)
Any club with aspirations to go up from league one definitely needs a potent strike force.
We are relying on last years that was in a relegation scrap,plus waters and bowditch.

Whilst I think waters could be a really good player at this level and bowditch is competent the latter isn't imo a top drawer out and out goalscorer although I think he will be a decent squad addition.

I think a quality striker is still a must,one proven at this level or above and I hope one is added to the squad soon.

Just my opinions mind and I'm sure others will disagree but that's what this forums here for!!
Still exciting times!!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 20, 2017, 12:56:38 pm
That's not how you worded it. Would say it's pretty obvious that if a club has funds it will attract players. All I am saying is I don't think we have the funds to attract some of the players mentioned on here. I would say it was a fact that Taylor was a liability in open play. I saw it enough last season.


Your reply makes sense until the final sentence!  Here you attempt to justify yr comment as fact🤓 It's an opinion and just that an opinion. The facts on Taylor are that he scored seven goals incl the winner at Wimbledon. As it happens a vital win . More facts on Taylor is that he contributed 11 assists. Taking your stance on Facts I would say Taylor made a significant contribution to our survival last season. For that I am glad.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 20, 2017, 13:01:46 pm
As much as I like Richards I doubt he'd have got a new contract if the investment had been in place earlier.
Would we have taken a punt on lobjoit if we'd have known the investment was coming?
Maybe as it could have been seen as a punt worth taking but equally if we'd have got a quality strike force in place we may not have felt the need to sign him.
I really like revell as a player but I feel as we are top heavy and he wasn't an Edinburgh signing if the right offer came in allowing us to purchase a younger/higher quality player then I feel he could be sacrificed(be a really good signing for someone)

Basically I think we are high on numbers but low on quality up front compared with the quality coming into the club(especially in midfield)
Any club with aspirations to go up from league one definitely needs a potent strike force.
We are relying on last years that was in a relegation scrap,plus waters and bowditch.

Whilst I think waters could be a really good player at this level and bowditch is competent the latter isn't imo a top drawer out and out goalscorer although I think he will be a decent squad addition.

I think a quality striker is still a must,one proven at this level or above and I hope one is added to the squad soon.

Just my opinions mind and I'm sure others will disagree but that's what this forums here for!!
Still exciting times!!

Apologies for patronising comment but think yr message is pretty accurate.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on July 20, 2017, 13:18:46 pm
Bury Football Club‏

CONFIRMED: Chris Maguire has signed a two year deal with the Shakers, full details online soon

Losing your manager and best players and replacing them with Spanish division three players is almost certainly a recipe for relegation.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Quintonside on July 20, 2017, 13:33:00 pm
I really rate Matty Taylor and I am personally glad we have retained him for another season.  Sure he is past his best, which is why he in L1. But, at his best he was a premier league player and when you watch him on the ball its clear to see he has a touch of class about him that others just don't have.

Someone on here hit the nail on the head recently when they said that now we have the players that can aptly replace him after 60-70 mins or play instead of him when we need a different game plan or he needs resting.


Will we get another centre half? as Crooks can play there and McWilliams has been tried there.




Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lordjord on July 20, 2017, 13:42:05 pm
Has Crooks ever played centre half? Not certain that is correct.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on July 20, 2017, 13:58:45 pm
Has Crooks ever played centre half? Not certain that is correct.

According to his interview on the website no he hasn't played there


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler on July 20, 2017, 14:11:57 pm


Your reply makes sense until the final sentence!  Here you attempt to justify yr comment as fact🤓 It's an opinion and just that an opinion. The facts on Taylor are that he scored seven goals incl the winner at Wimbledon. As it happens a vital win . More facts on Taylor is that he contributed 11 assists. Taking your stance on Facts I would say Taylor made a significant contribution to our survival last season. For that I am glad.
Didn't realise I was in the Matt Taylor appreciation forum. By the way that's not a fact


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Quintonside on July 20, 2017, 14:40:54 pm
According to his interview on the website no he hasn't played there

My mistake, I was sure i read it somewhere.

So another CB it is for cover.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: dannybeaver on July 20, 2017, 14:49:13 pm
My mistake, I was sure i read it somewhere.

So another CB it is for cover.

I was sure I'd seen it written somewhere that he played Center Half too, as you were... I found it, in the Huddersfield section of his Wikipedia page...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Crooks


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Another Pedj on July 20, 2017, 14:52:55 pm
Only for one game in his career


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on July 20, 2017, 15:12:58 pm
A 28 year old who hasn't scored 20 goals in one season to date?

With the midfield we have he would have a better chance than anything we currently have.
Anyway we move on.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Moultoncobb on July 20, 2017, 16:01:58 pm
From what I've heard today the centre half won't be a back up option, but someone you'd expect to be a regular starter...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Quintonside on July 20, 2017, 16:03:36 pm
From what I've heard today the centre half won't be a back up option, but someone you'd expect to be a regular starter...

Who?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ajp on July 20, 2017, 16:13:43 pm
From what I've heard today the centre half won't be a back up option, but someone you'd expect to be a regular starter...

Give us more than that? :)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 20, 2017, 16:15:20 pm
Losing your manager and best players and replacing them with Spanish division three players is almost certainly a recipe for relegation.

Which Club are you referring to. Is not us, Bury ? or Oxelona? My bet is on Oxford ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 20, 2017, 16:21:46 pm
He said another attacker.

Give Charlton their money back in exchange for Ricky.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Moultoncobb on July 20, 2017, 16:32:18 pm
You'll have to work for it, follow the clues...

First clue: SPOTY -7


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on July 20, 2017, 16:43:04 pm
You'll have to work for it, follow the clues...

First clue: SPOTY -7

Ryan Giggs?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 20, 2017, 16:50:04 pm
Christine ohuruogu?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 20, 2017, 17:00:32 pm
You'll have to work for it, follow the clues...

First clue: SPOTY -7

Sport personality of the year 2007

Blimey thats Beckham


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on July 20, 2017, 17:03:28 pm
You'll have to work for it, follow the clues...

First clue: SPOTY -7

Signed Portsmouth player Of The Year. Number 7. We're getting Holmes back to play centre back. What a marvellous piece of business. Well done JED.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 20, 2017, 17:09:28 pm
Ive got another clue for you all to guess.

His Name Begins with Aaron and ends with Pierre.

Shall we just stop all this high and mighty stuff now.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 20, 2017, 17:11:04 pm
Blimey he'd be a good signing..!!!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 20, 2017, 17:15:05 pm
Ive got another clue for you all to guess.

His Name Begins with Aaron and ends with Pierre.

Shall we just stop all this high and mighty stuff now.

How does this fit in with the first clue as yours is far to subtle!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 20, 2017, 17:18:55 pm
Andy Murray?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Moultoncobb on July 20, 2017, 17:22:38 pm
Ive got another clue for you all to guess.

His Name Begins with Aaron and ends with Pierre.

Shall we just stop all this high and mighty stuff now.

Last hour at work was dragging that's all Parklands


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 20, 2017, 17:28:37 pm
Last hour at work was dragging that's all Parklands

How did your clue spoty - 7 refer to Aaron Pierre?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 20, 2017, 17:31:23 pm
Ive got another clue for you all to guess.

His Name Begins with Aaron and ends with Pierre.

Shall we just stop all this high and mighty stuff now.

Please don't tease me like this... is this from a reliable source?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 20, 2017, 17:31:52 pm
It does. Im more impressed with a mind that came up with it in the first place.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 20, 2017, 17:32:32 pm
Please don't tease me like this... is this from a reliable source?

Nothing to do with me, Im as much in the dark as the next person.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ralap on July 20, 2017, 17:37:59 pm
Christine ohuruogu?

 ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 20, 2017, 17:38:45 pm
Maybe we are after Pierre Van Hoijdonk


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Moultoncobb on July 20, 2017, 17:39:41 pm
How did your clue spoty - 7 refer to Aaron Pierre?

SPOTY 7 years ago was AP McCoy


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 20, 2017, 17:41:30 pm
Pierre would be another signing of intent. Having the money to sign Crooks and Pierre, two of the better players from teams in our league last year, as extra on top of or original squad would really demonstrate that the Chinese investment has taken us up in the world a bit.

Too good for me to believe until I see it on the website however.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 20, 2017, 17:55:06 pm
SPOTY 7 years ago was AP McCoy
Aaron Pierre
AP

No idea if the rumour is correct
I'd love to know why Bristol city rejected him after a trial....
I'm sure that happened
Apologies if incorrect.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 20, 2017, 17:56:48 pm
Pierre would be another signing of intent. Having the money to sign Crooks and Pierre, two of the better players from teams in our league last year, as extra on top of or original squad would really demonstrate that the Chinese investment has taken us up in the world a bit.

Too good for me to believe until I see it on the website however.

Pierre was in the league below us last season but I agree with your point. My only concern is that as Cobbler 78 has previously alluded to we run the risk of being a bit lopsided - effectively we'd have 4 first choice centre backs, it does make you wonder if JED would have signed Barnett had he known of the Chinese money. I'd be happier if we had a keeper in place by now - I don't know what the hold up is unless he is a premiership youngster playing in his parent clubs friendlies before coming here but that doesn't help with building relationships/understandings. Being greedy I'd also like a high profile attacking link option - maguire would have been perfect.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Monkey on July 20, 2017, 18:30:22 pm
The fact that Brady was dismissed says that we are looking for a starter. Barnett looking like 4th choice now...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 20, 2017, 18:33:49 pm
If we did sign Pierre. Taylor Poole Barnett as a four is pretty impressive. However ideally if we get off to a good start you'd want 2 of them to play every game, as a partnership. Which two? Maybe even a 3?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 20, 2017, 18:42:04 pm
Anyone but Barnett.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on July 20, 2017, 18:46:27 pm
Ive got another clue for you all to guess.

His Name Begins with Aaron and ends with Pierre.

Shall we just stop all this high and mighty stuff now.

Going by your clue, and previous 'rumours'... are you alluding to Luke Chambers?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 20, 2017, 18:52:42 pm
Pierre was in the league below us last season but I agree with your point. My only concern is that as Cobbler 78 has previously alluded to we run the risk of being a bit lopsided - effectively we'd have 4 first choice centre backs, it does make you wonder if JED would have signed Barnett had he known of the Chinese money. I'd be happier if we had a keeper in place by now - I don't know what the hold up is unless he is a premiership youngster playing in his parent clubs friendlies before coming here but that doesn't help with building relationships/understandings. Being greedy I'd also like a high profile attacking link option - maguire would have been perfect.

After last night I would say a couple of decent forwards , a number 10 what ever that is now! and somebody better at leading the line than we already have. Also Goff looks highly promising based on last night - looks a toughie as well!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 20, 2017, 18:57:40 pm
After last night I would say a couple of decent forwards , a number 10 what ever that is now! and somebody better at leading the line better than we already have. Also Goff looks highly promising based on last night - looks a toughie as well!

Not that it's going to happen but it makes you wonder if goff could be second choice, get rid of Cornell and bring in a decent first choice - much more likely though  is that goff will go out on loan.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 20, 2017, 19:01:15 pm
Your missing the point. Regarding your 2nd & 3rd sentences I know all that ::)
You champion yr excuses as facts ;D
From those selected it was a disappointing display generally lacking quality. No meaningful shot on goal but thankfully a young keeper who saved us from a hammering. Many there where disappointed I spoke to several and none of them used the sob excuses you use. It would help if you were there as an alternative credible view
Point is always welcome. Thankfully JE diplomatically agreed.

OK Everbrite I take your points. However, you haven't taken into account the game 24 hours earlier with the possible six hour journey to Frome and back. Oh... and the training the morning of the games.




Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 20, 2017, 19:02:01 pm
Going by your clue, and previous 'rumours'... are you alluding to Luke Chambers?

Higher Division  player - quote "get real" unquote :)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 20, 2017, 19:05:04 pm
OK Everbrite I take your points. However, you haven't taken into account the game 24 hours earlier with the possible six hour journey to Frome and back. Oh... and the training the morning of the games.


Ok you win - yr part of the Brexit Negotiation team aren't you.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 20, 2017, 19:10:23 pm
The fact that Brady was dismissed says that we are looking for a starter. Barnett looking like 4th choice now...

Can you loan out a loanee to get them game time ? Poole to Newport perhaps; he is ours for the season so why not.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 20, 2017, 19:11:00 pm
You'll have to work for it, follow the clues...

First clue: SPOTY -7
Easy. Southampton player of the year, 2007. Chris Baird, central defender. Now at Derby. Hes a bit old though, at 35.
Whats my prize? If its a packet of biscuits, I prefer Mcvities, none of that own brand mullarkey.  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 20, 2017, 19:18:58 pm
Can you loan out a loanee to get them game time ? Poole to Newport perhaps; he is ours for the season so why not.

Simple answer - no, and why would you actually want to?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 20, 2017, 19:28:08 pm
If we sign someone like Pierre, we will have three experienced centre backs ahead of Poole. Man U loaned him to us to get him game time, how is that going to happen now.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 20, 2017, 19:38:33 pm
If we sign someone like Pierre, we will have three experienced centre backs ahead of Poole. Man U loaned him to us to get him game time, how is that going to happen now.

He will get plenty of game time, don't worry. Also, why would we go to the trouble of signing him including a probable loan fee and then send him somewhere else? The rules wouldn't allow it anyhow, so discussion over.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on July 20, 2017, 20:57:21 pm
He will get plenty of game time, don't worry. Also, why would we go to the trouble of signing him including a probable loan fee and then send him somewhere else? The rules wouldn't allow it anyhow, so discussion over.

Not sure if changed since earlier in the year, but:

Can a player be loaned out from a club where he is already on loan?

Incredibly yes! Yesterday Leicester signed Mali international Molla Wague on loan from Udinese, where he is already on loan from Granada.

This was possible because any loan spell lasting a season or more is registered as a permanent transfer by Fifa, and Wague was sent on a three-year loan to Italy by the Spanish club in 2014


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 20, 2017, 21:03:28 pm
Not sure if changed since earlier in the year, but:

Can a player be loaned out from a club where he is already on loan?

Incredibly yes! Yesterday Leicester signed Mali international Molla Wague on loan from Udinese, where he is already on loan from Granada.

This was possible because any loan spell lasting a season or more is registered as a permanent transfer by Fifa, and Wague was sent on a three-year loan to Italy by the Spanish club in 2014

well researched!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 20, 2017, 21:21:02 pm
Not sure if changed since earlier in the year, but:

Can a player be loaned out from a club where he is already on loan?

Incredibly yes! Yesterday Leicester signed Mali international Molla Wague on loan from Udinese, where he is already on loan from Granada.

This was possible because any loan spell lasting a season or more is registered as a permanent transfer by Fifa, and Wague was sent on a three-year loan to Italy by the Spanish club in 2014

Yes, well researched Wolvo. Still can't see it happening in Regan Poole's case after taking a while to obtain his services in the first place.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 20, 2017, 21:30:56 pm
In other news Peterborough defender Michael bostwick has signed for Lincoln city


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 20, 2017, 21:36:10 pm
Pierre fits the bill doesn't he? Still young-ish so possibly resale value like Waters, Crooks and Smith.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 20, 2017, 21:48:14 pm
In other news Peterborough defender Michael bostwick has signed for Lincoln city

Bargining chip for Sean Raggett


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 21, 2017, 06:31:11 am
I can't see us signing Pierre with the centre halfs we have just signed... which in hindsight I doubt JED would have brought in Barnett if he knew he now.... ££££...

JED should be spending the money on tying get land Josh Wright or wheeler from exter


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 21, 2017, 06:51:36 am
We need 4 centre backs...we have 3.

If someone of the quality of Pierre becomes available you sign him.

There will be injuries and suspension and competition brings out the best in people.

We will also reinforce in the other positions too

Good times to be a Cobbler!  ;)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 21, 2017, 07:07:18 am
Na... still can't see A.P signing. More likely to be a younger central defender come in... I hope i am very wrong btw...

I wonder now if we have lost out on our original goal keeper target or is he playing a game of how much can I squeeze out of you before I sign...

There are plenty of keepers available i just believe now we need to be in a position where we have our first choice between the sticks in these upcoming games. Maybe Cornell will get the nod.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on July 21, 2017, 07:14:36 am
i would like a new GK and a match winner before another centre half.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 21, 2017, 08:00:34 am
i would like a new GK and a match winner before another centre half.


You sign whoever become available first. You can't dictate who will be available and for which position to sign first...

This is the reason Bristol City didn't sign AP...

https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/johnson-plans-pierre-talks/ (https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/johnson-plans-pierre-talks/)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 21, 2017, 08:18:17 am
You sign whoever become available first. You can't dictate who will be available and for which position to sign first...

This is the reason Bristol City didn't sign AP...

https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/johnson-plans-pierre-talks/ (https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/johnson-plans-pierre-talks/)

Doesn't really explain why Lee Johnson didn't sign him though except to say that maybe the Championship was too big a step up for a league 2 player. Also with other clubs interested there is certainly no guarantee he will sign for us.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on July 21, 2017, 08:37:11 am
You sign whoever become available first. You can't dictate who will be available and for which position to sign first...


sign whoever you want mate..............and i would rather we got in a decent GK and a match winner over a possibly 4th choice centre half


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: jamie-brett on July 21, 2017, 10:40:12 am
Not sure if changed since earlier in the year, but:

Can a player be loaned out from a club where he is already on loan?

Incredibly yes! Yesterday Leicester signed Mali international Molla Wague on loan from Udinese, where he is already on loan from Granada.

This was possible because any loan spell lasting a season or more is registered as a permanent transfer by Fifa, and Wague was sent on a three-year loan to Italy by the Spanish club in 2014

But Udinese and Granada are owned by the same family (Own Watford as well) There is no way we could sign a player on a season loan and then loan him to another club. That would be down to United to recall him in January and then loan him out again.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 21, 2017, 10:55:11 am
We ain't gonna loan Poole out ffs!  ::)

We've been working all Summer to get him in...

He will probably start as CB back up, along with Barnett, to the first choice partnership of AT/AP (if/when AP signs ;))

Poole however can also play anywhere across the back 4 and as a holding midfielder...

Also, along with Barnett, he could play in a back 3



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on July 21, 2017, 11:02:52 am
But Udinese and Granada are owned by the same family (Own Watford as well) There is no way we could sign a player on a season loan and then loan him to another club. That would be down to United to recall him in January and then loan him out again.

Very obviously won't happen  ;D Just pointing out it isn't against the laws to do so.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 21, 2017, 11:59:50 am
I see that Anthony Stokes has left Blackburn Rovers this morning... would people be happy if we were to go in for him? Wages might be a bit too high, even with the investment... Just speculating after all


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 21, 2017, 12:05:29 pm
I see that Anthony Stokes has left Blackburn Rovers this morning... would people be happy if we were to go in for him? Wages might be a bit too high, even with the investment... Just speculating after all

No, bit of a bad apple I believe. Will probably be going back to Scotland anyway.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: vietnamcobbler on July 21, 2017, 12:12:25 pm
No, bit of a bad apple I believe. Will probably be going back to Scotland anyway.

JJOT was supposedly a bad apple before he came to the Cobblers, that ended up working out ok. Out of interest, what has Stokes done in the past to earn him this reputation?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 21, 2017, 12:17:44 pm
JJOT was supposedly a bad apple before he came to the Cobblers, that ended up working out ok. Out of interest, what has Stokes done in the past to earn him this reputation?

Assault, head-butted someone outside a nightclub, breaking his nose and two of his front teeth. Don't think JJOT has done anything similar.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Letchworthcobbler on July 21, 2017, 12:24:38 pm
A bad apple like julian alsop who we had here.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: West Stand on July 21, 2017, 12:29:23 pm
Pierre signing today.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 21, 2017, 12:29:41 pm
Bad apple like julian alsop who we had here.

Yes, in previous years we have had a few.

However, JED keeps saying about adding 'good characters' to the squad. Don't think he comes into that category do you?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Onetouch on July 21, 2017, 12:34:22 pm
Pierre signing today.

Source?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Letchworthcobbler on July 21, 2017, 12:36:01 pm
Yes, in previous years we have had a few.

However, JED keeps saying about adding 'good characters' to the squad. Don't think he comes into that category do you?

Nope. I remember when he scored at Kidderminster and everyone was cheering apart from me and my dad.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 21, 2017, 12:40:44 pm
Source?

https://twitter.com/SportsPeteO/status/888373382827429890 - His real account, not the fake one.

And

https://twitter.com/TheFLZone/status/888374377338863616

Seems it's a done deal, unreal signing, what a week, just a GK and a ST to come.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 21, 2017, 12:41:10 pm
Source?

Being reported on football league zone twitter now. They normally get things right.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on July 21, 2017, 12:42:16 pm
Assault, head-butted someone outside a nightclub, breaking his nose and two of his front teeth. Don't think JJOT has done anything similar.

Only know his name because he gave someone a lifetime disability (I may have not remembered this entirely correctly). Didn't he go prison too?

Probably a very good player... but would prefer someone else.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 21, 2017, 12:45:52 pm
Only know his name because he gave someone a lifetime disability (I may have not remembered this entirely correctly). Didn't he go prison too?

Probably a very good player... but would prefer someone else.

I think you may be right. 'Nasty and cowardly' I think the Judge described the attack.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: vietnamcobbler on July 21, 2017, 12:49:15 pm
I think you may be right. 'Nasty and cowardly' I think the Judge described the attack.

In that case, no thank you!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 21, 2017, 12:53:22 pm
No, bit of a bad apple I believe. Will probably be going back to Scotland anyway.
.

Good player and a reformed one too - I dislike these moral stances. If he happens to come here the least we can do is offer hope and rehabilitation.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 21, 2017, 12:55:51 pm
.

Good player and a reformed one too - I dislike these moral stances. If he happens to come here the least we can do is offer hope and rehabilitation.

I'm sure the guy he assaulted shares your opinion.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: roade cobbler on July 21, 2017, 13:04:07 pm
Pierre signing today.
Very good signing if true...just need that keeper now.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 21, 2017, 13:07:52 pm
Great signing.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on July 21, 2017, 13:12:31 pm
Nope. I remember when he scored at Kidderminster and everyone was cheering apart from me and my dad.

you had a good day out then




Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 21, 2017, 13:23:41 pm
Northampton Town‏ @ntfc

We'll be confirming news of a new arrival on http://ntfc.co.uk  at 2.45pm this afternoon.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: roade cobbler on July 21, 2017, 13:46:23 pm
https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2017/july/aaron_pierre/


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on July 21, 2017, 13:50:46 pm
What a window this is turning out to be. A player we all wanted from the first pages of this thread as well. We're signing players with potential on three year deals - Looks like we're really giving this a go.

Matt Taylor is going to enjoy set piece taking this year. Crooks, Taylor, O'Toole, Pierre etc are all very physically gifted players.

Really looking forward to seeing how this season unfolds.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: corno_ntfc on July 21, 2017, 13:59:20 pm
A GK the final piece of the jigsaw to go then?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Monkey on July 21, 2017, 14:00:54 pm

Matt Taylor is going to enjoy set piece taking this year.


If he's on the pitch.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 21, 2017, 14:02:18 pm
If he's on the pitch.

My thought exactly, I get the feeling he'll be brought on as a sub if we're chasing a lead to get some balls into the box, JE clearly favouring the more energetic players.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Aitobs on July 21, 2017, 14:06:52 pm
A GK the final piece of the jigsaw to go then?

Looks like it. The squad looks practically ideal now.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 21, 2017, 14:10:12 pm
Story about Pierre on the Chron says just a keeper to come in and one attacker.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 21, 2017, 14:13:49 pm
Story about Pierre on the Chron says just a keeper to come in and one attacker.

Yeah, JE said that a few weeks ago that he was 4 players away from completing the squad.

The standard of signings this week is setting the bar quite high, hopefully the GK and ST follow suit.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 21, 2017, 14:16:55 pm
I'm sure the guy he assaulted shares your opinion.

He might well do - expect he has claimed damages etc and the perpetrator has been fined plus prison etc
My sympathy is with the victim. Still don't like the moralistic tone some will take.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Monkey on July 21, 2017, 14:19:11 pm
My thought exactly, I get the feeling he'll be brought on as a sub if we're chasing a lead to get some balls into the box, JE clearly favouring the more energetic players.

Shame we can't bring on an NFL style special team.

Very tasty looking squad now, surely the best on paper for some time. GK and another attacking player pending, there is strength and depth all over with the 2nd string on par with our 1st string last season. Plus, these could be shifted around in numerous ways to cover or create any formation going.

                              GK/Cornell
Maloney/Phillips    A.Taylor/Poole    Pierre/Barnett      Buchs/Smith

                  JJOT/Kasim      Crooks/M.Taylor

Waters/Hoskins       Foley/Bowditch          Powell/New Attacker

                             Rico/Revell

Four of the above won't even get in to the squad, along with McWilliams, Lobjoit, Iaciofano and Goff who might be well advised to get on loan ASAP if they want serious game time.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 21, 2017, 14:21:34 pm
A GK the final piece of the jigsaw to go then?

Great signing but still concerned at the quality up front.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: clarkeysntfc on July 21, 2017, 14:42:27 pm
First choice keeper is the only mandatory signing now I'd say.

Still feel like we are lacking an "X factor" player at the sharp end of the pitch.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on July 21, 2017, 14:47:27 pm
I don't think we are finished yet - 2 to go and remember the window is open until 31 August.  I have a feeling these will be big signings.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 21, 2017, 15:06:27 pm
Shame we can't bring on an NFL style special team.

Very tasty looking squad now, surely the best on paper for some time. GK and another attacking player pending, there is strength and depth all over with the 2nd string on par with our 1st string last season. Plus, these could be shifted around in numerous ways to cover or create any formation going.

                              GK/Cornell
Maloney/Phillips    A.Taylor/Poole    Pierre/Barnett      Buchs/Smith

                  JJOT/Kasim      Crooks/M.Taylor

Waters/Hoskins       Foley/Bowditch          Powell/New Attacker

                             Rico/Revell

Four of the above won't even get in to the squad, along with McWilliams, Lobjoit, Iaciofano and Goff who might be well advised to get on loan ASAP if they want serious game time.

McWilliams will make the match day squad if not in the 11.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 21, 2017, 15:07:17 pm
Shame we can't bring on an NFL style special team.

Very tasty looking squad now, surely the best on paper for some time. GK and another attacking player pending, there is strength and depth all over with the 2nd string on par with our 1st string last season. Plus, these could be shifted around in numerous ways to cover or create any formation going.

                              GK/Cornell
Maloney/Phillips    A.Taylor/Poole    Pierre/Barnett      Buchs/Smith

                  JJOT/Kasim      Crooks/M.Taylor

Waters/Hoskins       Foley/Bowditch          Powell/New Attacker

                             Rico/Revell

Four of the above won't even get in to the squad, along with McWilliams, Lobjoit, Iaciofano and Goff who might be well advised to get on loan ASAP if they want serious game time.

You might prefer 4-2-3-1 as indeed might I, but you're forgetting JED is a diamond geezer. In which case who places at the base of the diamond JJOT or Crooks?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on July 21, 2017, 15:07:52 pm
First choice keeper is the only mandatory signing now I'd say.

Still feel like we are lacking an "X factor" player at the sharp end of the pitch.

Definatly - If you look at all the top sides they have a 20+ goal scorer in the ranks - We don't at the moment.

That and a the Keeper and I think were almost there!!!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 21, 2017, 15:09:39 pm
Definatly - If you look at all the top sides they have a 20+ goal scorer in the ranks - We don't at the moment.

That and a the Keeper and I think were almost there!!!

Almost !!!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on July 21, 2017, 15:11:57 pm
Definatly - If you look at all the top sides they have a 20+ goal scorer in the ranks - We don't at the moment.

Did we? When we hit 99 points?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on July 21, 2017, 15:12:28 pm
First choice keeper is the only mandatory signing now I'd say.

Still feel like we are lacking an "X factor" player at the sharp end of the pitch.

so, 2 mandatory signings then!?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on July 21, 2017, 15:16:17 pm
Another great signing, and by and large a great summer of transfer dealings thus far. I echo the sentiment that we need a goalie and a proficient striker......JED knows we do...and for the first season in a long time i'm confident we'll get them!!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 21, 2017, 15:19:01 pm
With the delay in signing a keeper, I no longer think it will be David Martin. More likely we are waiting on the return of some premiership squad from pre-season tour, or for some transfer business to take place to free up a third choice keeper to take on a season long loan. Surely someone out there must have heard a rumour?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on July 21, 2017, 15:19:19 pm
Definatly - If you look at all the top sides they have a 20+ goal scorer in the ranks.


Do they? only 2 players (Sharpe & Vaughan) got over 20 league goals in league 1 last year, neither will be playing in this league next year


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on July 21, 2017, 15:46:41 pm
Definatly - If you look at all the top sides they have a 20+ goal scorer in the ranks - We don't at the moment.

No they don't.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on July 21, 2017, 16:01:23 pm
Define "top sides", then define "20+ goal striker".......

For example Danny Graham could be considered a 20 goal striker, so could Brett Pitman, Ricky Miller is, Omar Bogle scored 21 last season so is too. What about Marquis....?

The word used should have been "potential" 20 goal a season strikers......There are plenty of them about....Morris, Gregory, Morison, Cox, Matty Taylor, Powell.

Can you see any of our strikers "potentially" scoring 20 goals???  For me.....Rico possibly close if he stays fit and plays the whole season.....Revell no!! Waters...maybe, depends where he is played, Bowditch no!! Lobjoit?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 21, 2017, 16:03:34 pm
Another great signing, and by and large a great summer of transfer dealings thus far. I echo the sentiment that we need a goalie and a proficient striker......JED knows we do...and for the first season in a long time i'm confident we'll get them!!

Just to add a little perspective :

From what I have seen so far the jury is out so far on :
Kasim, Lobjoit, Barnett and perhaps Bowditch. Most of us have not seen Taylorjunior,Crooks or even Pierre! Echo your sentiments as it look good. Some of the new signings wont make the bench!

The real plus so far is Goff in goal.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 21, 2017, 16:08:14 pm
Define "top sides", then define "20+ goal striker".......

What about Marquis....? or even Toney?
Has Marquis signed for anybody yet?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Letchworthcobbler on July 21, 2017, 16:11:01 pm
Just to add a little perspective :

From what I have seen so far the jury is out so far on :
Kasim, Lobjoit, Barnett and perhaps Bowditch. Most of us have not seen Taylorjunior,Crooks or even Pierre! Echo your sentiments as it look good. Some of the new signings wont make the bench!

The real plus so far is Goff in goal.

I really don't think JED will get the best out of kasim, which is what he said on the chron. We shall see


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on July 21, 2017, 16:19:09 pm
I really don't think JED will get the best out of kasim, which is what he said on the chron. We shall see

May I ask how you can even possibly have come to that conclusion?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Letchworthcobbler on July 21, 2017, 16:22:31 pm
Gut feeling, and from what I saw at the diamonds game. Hope I'm proved wrong though.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 21, 2017, 16:28:51 pm
Gut feeling, and from what I saw at the diamonds game. Hope I'm proved wrong though.

 ::) Yeah, let's bin him off due to his performance in a meaningless "fitness" friendly v Dimones!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on July 21, 2017, 16:29:18 pm
Define "top sides", then define "20+ goal striker".......

For example Danny Graham could be considered a 20 goal striker, so could Brett Pitman, Ricky Miller is, Omar Bogle scored 21 last season so is too. What about Marquis....?

The word used should have been "potential" 20 goal a season strikers......There are plenty of them about....Morris, Gregory, Morison, Cox, Matty Taylor, Powell.

Of those Matty Taylor is with Bristol City and Gregory & Morison with Millwall in the championship. I'd give you Graham, Pitman didn't cut it at Ipswich so hard to know what he'd do taking a step down, Miller and Bogle scored goals in the conference, Marquis in league 2 who like you say have potential but are yet unproven at league 1 level. Morris like O'Toole had a great scoring season from midfield but it's hard to see either getting the number of goals they did last year. I like Cox & Powell too, maybe Beckford also but the league isn't really awash with proven scorers.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: clarkeysntfc on July 21, 2017, 16:29:22 pm
I define an 'X factor' player as someone who can produce a bit of magic either to turn a tight game in our favour, pop up with an important goal or assist.

Doesn't necessarily need to be a 20 goal per season player.

Ricky Holmes is the perfect example of such a player.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: FezNTFC on July 21, 2017, 16:36:47 pm
Just to add a little perspective :

From what I have seen so far the jury is out so far on :
Kasim, Lobjoit, Barnett and perhaps Bowditch. Most of us have not seen Taylorjunior,Crooks or even Pierre! Echo your sentiments as it look good. Some of the new signings wont make the bench!

The real plus so far is Goff in goal.
And what you have seen so far is not a lot, and certainly not enough to judge them yet.

I stopped judging players in pre-season when Ian Henderson had a corker of a game against Kettering and proceeded to do bugger all for us ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 21, 2017, 16:44:39 pm
And what you have seen so far is not a lot, and certainly not enough to judge them yet.

I stopped judging players in pre-season when Ian Henderson had a corker of a game against Kettering and proceeded to do bugger all for us ;D

The only pre season game I've been too, I saw Jake Robinson score a cracker. He didn't score for a year after that.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cordwainer2 on July 21, 2017, 16:44:57 pm
Could someone help me please. I have completely lost track of all our signings, who they are and what position they are. Could we have a list please. A long time since I said that.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest47 on July 21, 2017, 16:46:02 pm
I stopped judging players in pre-season when Ian Henderson had a corker of a game against Kettering and proceeded to do bugger all for us ;D

Considering the career Henderson had after he left us, it looks like the pre-season performance was a better judge of his ability than the regular games afterwards.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 21, 2017, 17:02:20 pm
Could someone help me please. I have completely lost track of all our signings, who they are and what position they are. Could we have a list please. A long time since I said that.

Give this a follow throughout the season.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017%E2%80%9318_Northampton_Town_F.C._season (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017%E2%80%9318_Northampton_Town_F.C._season)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: TownOwl on July 21, 2017, 18:30:15 pm
Wouldn't it just be classic Cobbs if we ended up with a fantastic squad with 2 excellent players covering every position... and some complete baffoon in goal. Can't wait to see who we get.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 21, 2017, 19:26:23 pm
And what you have seen so far is not a lot, and certainly not enough to judge them yet.


I know that! Merely said "jury out" - in other words wait and see. I also feel that some will be going out on loan.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 21, 2017, 19:28:38 pm
Considering the career Henderson had after he left us, it looks like the pre-season performance was a better judge of his ability than the regular games afterwards.

Very good - what are you on :) 8)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 21, 2017, 19:52:49 pm
Could someone help me please. I have completely lost track of all our signings, who they are and what position they are. Could we have a list please. A long time since I said that.

See squad number thread. I will add positions they play. Give me 5 minutes.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 21, 2017, 19:54:55 pm
I can't see us signing Pierre with the centre halfs we have just signed... which in hindsight I doubt JED would have brought in Barnett if he knew he now.... ££££...

JED should be spending the money on tying get land Josh Wright or wheeler from exter

WTF do i know!!!  ;D...........................................

UTC


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Welly Cobb on July 21, 2017, 20:14:05 pm
I was cynical about the likeliness of getting Crooks and I was cynical about the likeliness of getting Pierre, and we've actually gone and got players I'd have thought that would be beyond us. This Chinese money generally seems a lot better than I first assumed it'd be for us.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 21, 2017, 21:57:38 pm
So just a keeper and striker left to bring in, with Hanley leaving either on a free transfer or being paid off

After the signings of both Crooks & Pierre this week, really intrigued to see who we bring in to complete the best squad re shaping (on paper) I've seen in my 34 years of being a regular Cobbler.

Still think we'll go for an experienced keeper, rather than the highly rated Freddy Woodman but with the defence now fully assembled in front of him, he may just be the perfect fit.

As for the striker, we need something a bit different to what we already have...

Would Ivan Toney perhaps fit that description. Scunny want to take him back on a season long loan. We've already pipped them to the signing of Crooks so I'm sure we could entice local lad Ivan back...

Nevertheless, I cannot wait to see who these next two signings will be...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 21, 2017, 22:15:27 pm
Il throw a name in the hat that I think would be a very decent signing.
Jamie ward from Notts forest
He was on loan last season at burton Albion.
He didn't light up the world there but has decent back form scoring wise at this level.
He can play up front and on the wing and is a current Northern Ireland international.
I think he could be a classy player at this level.
Could he be tempted here??

Just to say it's only an opinion not a rumour.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 21, 2017, 22:22:15 pm


Would Ivan Toney perhaps fit that description. Scunny want to take him back on a season long loan. We've already pipped them to the signing of Crooks so I'm sure we could entice local lad Ivan back...

Nevertheless, I cannot wait to see who these next two signings will be...

Much as I would like to see IT back here he maybe too similar to what we have already.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 21, 2017, 22:29:44 pm
Il throw a name in the hat that I think would be a very decent signing.
Jamie ward from Notts forest
He was on loan last season at burton Albion.
He didn't light up the world there but has decent back form scoring wise at this level.
He can play up front and on the wing and is a current Northern Ireland international.
I think he could be a classy player at this level.
Could he be tempted here??

Just to say it's only an opinion not a rumour.

He'd be great, possibly too similar to what we already have in Waters and Hoskins.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler78 on July 21, 2017, 22:41:45 pm
We need a number 10, not another winger. Unless Waters can play at 10.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 21, 2017, 22:42:19 pm
No, bit of a bad apple I believe.
On that basis, could Julian Alsop be described, as a bad banana?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 21, 2017, 22:45:45 pm
On that basis, could Julian Alsop be described, as a bad banana?


Jason Lee was definitely a bad pineapple


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 22, 2017, 07:02:20 am
Jason now he would be a Steele.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 22, 2017, 07:37:04 am
Jason Steele coming back to the Cobblers?? That would be good, but can't see it happening.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 22, 2017, 08:09:09 am
So just a keeper and striker left to bring in, with Hanley leaving either on a free transfer or being paid off

After the signings of both Crooks & Pierre this week, really intrigued to see who we bring in to complete the best squad re shaping (on paper) I've seen in my 34 years of being a regular Cobbler.

Still think we'll go for an experienced keeper, rather than the highly rated Freddy Woodman but with the defence now fully assembled in front of him, he may just be the perfect fit.

As for the striker, we need something a bit different to what we already have...

Would Ivan Toney perhaps fit that description. Scunny want to take him back on a season long loan. We've already pipped them to the signing of Crooks so I'm sure we could entice local lad Ivan back...

Nevertheless, I cannot wait to see who these next two signings will be...

We are NOT bringing in another striker. It will be an "attack" ie. winger / attacking mid (think Sam Hoskins last season).


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest49 on July 22, 2017, 08:20:54 am
On Scunny...apparently Bradford offered a two year £3.5k a week deal to McArdle but Scunny offered £4.5k a week for 3 years. I'm sure Crooks got a decent offer to sign for us.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: meccanostand on July 22, 2017, 08:20:58 am
We are NOT bringing in another striker. It will be an "attack" ie. winger / attacking mid (think Sam Hoskins last season).

Yup, we may have written Rico and Revell off too soon. Both are more than capable of banging them in this season. That said, if had any chance of signing Akinde I'd do it. Bit of a no brainer signing in many ways.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on July 22, 2017, 08:23:57 am
Jason Steele coming back to the Cobblers?? That would be good, but can't see it happening.
Zero chance, seem to remember wolves offering £3m for him back in May.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on July 22, 2017, 08:33:09 am
That said, if had any chance of signing Akinde I'd do it. Bit of a no brainer signing in many ways.
He has clearly found a home at Barnet that's enabled him to bang in the goals but at 28 a bit of a late bloomer.  I'm always at bit wary as to how he would cope with new surroundings and a step up, we have signed plenty of strikers in the past Kirk, Harrad, Constantine who all seemed to guarantee goals but looked completely different players at our club.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2677 on July 22, 2017, 09:04:45 am
This is getting exciting..


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on July 22, 2017, 09:28:11 am
I'd like to think our matchwinner / forward will be a massive upgrade on "Hoskins last season"


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: cobbler_rob on July 22, 2017, 09:32:49 am
I think we're ok for strikers - Richards & Revell both more than adequate if used properly

It's behind them that we miss a Holmes type player


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 22, 2017, 10:49:58 am
I'd like to think our matchwinner / forward will be a massive upgrade on "Hoskins last season"

Obviously, I meant position wise not ability.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: OldStratfordCobbler on July 22, 2017, 10:55:17 am
I think we're ok for strikers - Richards & Revell both more than adequate if used properly

It's behind them that we miss a Holmes type player
How do you know that the players we have recently signed aren't "Holmes type players"?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: capcob on July 22, 2017, 10:58:04 am
I think we're ok for strikers - Richards & Revell both more than adequate if used properly

It's behind them that we miss a Holmes type player
With better quality out wide and support behind them both are capable of doing well this year. A goal-den autumn to their careers hopefully. We won't be so reliant on the older players generally and fewer starts mean they will be fresher later on in the season; that's the theory anyhow.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: capcob on July 22, 2017, 11:17:56 am
Jason now he would be a Steele.
Chris Wood good for Leeds but might turn out a bad Kiwi for us.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 22, 2017, 11:26:26 am
How do you know that the players we have recently signed aren't "Holmes type players"?

I take it that as yet you not been able to watch any of the 'friendly' games ?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on July 22, 2017, 11:40:43 am
I get the impression that pre- Chinese investment the plan was to rotate Rico & Revell with Waters playing off the target man. It seems this may have changed with another proven striker now wanted. Hard to come by but the NTFC bar is being raised and with it supporters' expectations.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler78 on July 22, 2017, 11:50:39 am
I get the impression that pre- Chinese investment the plan was to rotate Rico & Revell with Waters playing off the target man. It seems this may have changed with another proven striker now wanted. Hard to come by but the NTFC bar is being raised and with it supporters' expectations.

We're not going for a striker from what I understand, it's another Waters, Powell, Hoskins, Lobjoit, Bowditch type player behind we are after, and that's what we need, especially centrally as Bowditch is not good enough.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on July 22, 2017, 12:41:48 pm
Why condemn Bowditch before he has played for us in a competitive match? Such an attitude defies common sense.  Whether or not we are not looking for another striker I don't know but I think we should.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2677 on July 22, 2017, 13:08:11 pm
We're not going for a striker from what I understand, it's another Waters, Powell, Hoskins, Lobjoit, Bowditch type player behind we are after, and that's what we need, especially centrally as Bowditch is not good enough.
Lobjoit isn't a striker? I thought he scored 60 odd goals as the season.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: capcob on July 22, 2017, 13:56:27 pm
Lobjoit isn't a striker? I thought he scored 60 odd goals as the season.

From today's Chron : 'Edinburgh still intends to sign two more players, and they will be a goalkeeper and an attacker'

Read more at: http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/boss-edinburgh-happy-to-be-facing-a-cobblers-selection-headache-1-8067865


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Aitobs on July 22, 2017, 14:04:36 pm
I think we're ok for strikers - Richards & Revell both more than adequate if used properly

It's behind them that we miss a Holmes type player

I agree about Richards but can't say that I think Revell is good enough to start every week. He's just too inconsistent for my liking. I think Richards and Waters should start up front and then we'll have Iaciofano and Revell as backups as and when they are needed.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 22, 2017, 14:10:37 pm
I agree about Richards but can't say that I think Revell is good enough to start every week. He's just too inconsistent for my liking. I think Richards and Waters should start up front and then we'll have Iaciofano and Revell as backups as and when they are needed.

I think the respective records of Rico and Revell from last season are very similar in terms of goals per game. I think, given their age rotating the two of them through the season could work well. Either should be able to provide the platform for others to play and we should have legs around them.

As long as they're not on the pitch at the same time I'll be happy


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: gocher on July 22, 2017, 14:22:52 pm
https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/blackburn-rovers-goalkeeper-nears-exit-door/

This. could. happen


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 22, 2017, 14:53:01 pm
Can't see us being the ones for Steele. I presume he will go back up to the Championship. Wouldn't mind being wrong on this one though!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 22, 2017, 14:58:26 pm
Hanley on the bench again for Oxford this afternoon...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2995 on July 22, 2017, 18:24:00 pm
I think Revell might be shipped , Lobjoit and Laciafano will be loaned and we will have new blood


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ectonteynfan on July 22, 2017, 18:34:14 pm
Lobjoit is going no where and as for revell he was top scorer before he got injured and lost his dad wouldn't writehim off


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 22, 2017, 18:45:12 pm
I see that Michael Smith and Gary Roberts are set to leave Pompey...

Smith is too similar to Rico and Revs, but Roberts is a player with quality and can flip a game on its head... I know he's not a striker, but he is a forward player with quality.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Letchworthcobbler on July 22, 2017, 18:53:41 pm
Surely Lobjoit would benefit from being loaned out to a nationall league, or national league north or south club ?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 22, 2017, 18:58:16 pm
I see that Michael Smith and Gary Roberts are set to leave Pompey...

Smith is too similar to Rico and Revs, but Roberts is a player with quality and can flip a game on its head... I know he's not a striker, but he is a forward player with quality.

Where did you see this mate? I've always liked Roberts but at 33 he might be a bit too old for my liking.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 22, 2017, 19:02:19 pm
Where did you see this mate? I've always liked Roberts but at 33 he might be a bit too old for my liking.

https://twitter.com/TheFLZone/status/888829326493405189


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 22, 2017, 20:35:20 pm
I'd swap Smith for Revell in a heartbeat...

Thought Smith was quality for us...not just about him scoring goals....hold up play & workrate were superb.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on July 22, 2017, 22:17:51 pm
I'd swap Smith for Revell in a heartbeat...

Thought Smith was quality for us...not just about him scoring goals....hold up play & workrate were superb.
Absolutely spot on Smith is a younger version of Revs, it was no coincidence that when smith got injured last year we didn't win another game, sign him up.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ectonteynfan on July 22, 2017, 22:34:08 pm
I see that Michael Smith and Gary Roberts are set to leave Pompey...

Smith is too similar to Rico and Revs, but Roberts is a player with quality and can flip a game on its head... I know he's not a striker, but he is a forward player with quality.
he's not after another striker he's after an attacker
Roberts fits the bill


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 23, 2017, 11:43:13 am
Jason now he would be a Steele.

Jason Steele joining Sunderland apparently.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 23, 2017, 17:33:55 pm
I know they're saying JJOT is Injured, bit weird his shirt wasn't up in the changing room though when everyone else's was.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: DrillingCobbler on July 23, 2017, 17:40:39 pm
I know they're saying JJOT is Injured, bit weird his shirt wasn't up in the changing room though when everyone else's was.

He was at Rushden on Wednesday night so its just this weekend he's gone 'awol'. It does make one nervous though!  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 23, 2017, 18:10:23 pm
As I pointed out on another thread, JJOT had an injection on Friday and has been told to rest for a few days (according to the club).


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on July 23, 2017, 18:20:09 pm
As I pointed out on another thread, JJOT had an injection on Friday and has been told to rest for a few days (according to the club).

Is there a link to this anywhere? Thought the surgery would sort out his groin problem, hoping this is unrelated.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 23, 2017, 18:32:55 pm
Is there a link to this anywhere? Thought the surgery would sort out his groin problem, hoping this is unrelated.

Tweet from the club today. They said a lot of people have been asking about JJOT and then gave the reason as I've outlined above.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: corno_ntfc on July 23, 2017, 18:33:37 pm
I know they're saying JJOT is Injured, bit weird his shirt wasn't up in the changing room though when everyone else's was.

He didn't feature in the training today though... so no reason to have a shirt printed, and hung up.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 23, 2017, 18:41:38 pm
He didn't feature in the training today though... so no reason to have a shirt printed, and hung up.

Yes, Leon Barnett & Sam Foley didn't feature today either so no doubt their shirts weren't hanging up either. Maybe A Slowe can confirm?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 23, 2017, 18:45:37 pm
Foley shirt was definitely up there. Not sure about Leon of the Barnett variety.

I'd not be surprised if JJOT left if I'm honest. Obviously don't want him to though.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ectonteynfan on July 23, 2017, 18:47:48 pm
They were the kits they played in today


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 23, 2017, 18:50:59 pm
Foley shirt was definitely up there. Not sure about Leon of the Barnett variety.

I'd not be surprised if JJOT left if I'm honest. Obviously don't want him to though.

I'm sure we'll know this week, if he's not involved against Derby & Newport we should start to worry. Don't understand why we would sign him up so early then allow him to leave though.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on July 23, 2017, 18:52:43 pm
Foley shirt was definitely up there. Not sure about Leon of the Barnett variety.

I'd not be surprised if JJOT left if I'm honest. Obviously don't want him to though.

Why would he leave when he signed a new contract only a couple of months ago


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 23, 2017, 18:54:26 pm
I'm sure we'll know this week, if he's not involved against Derby & Newport we should start to worry. Don't understand why we would sign him up so early then allow him to leave though.


Maybe when he signed his contract he was first choice in midfield and one of, if not the, highest earners. Now with China on board we've got about 308 options in midfield and he's not one of the top earners anymore.

That's just my thought btw and not based on anything at all. Just trying to think if he were to leave, why would it be.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: cobbler_rob on July 23, 2017, 18:58:29 pm
Maybe when he signed his contract he was first choice in midfield and one of, if not the, highest earners. Now with China on board we've got about 308 options in midfield and he's not one of the top earners anymore.

That's just my thought btw and not based on anything at all. Just trying to think if he were to leave, why would it be.

I heard Crawley offered him 3k/week before he signed for us so he must be on very good money here

Hopefully his 'injury' is just a niggle and he's going nowhere


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 23, 2017, 18:59:56 pm
Maybe when he signed his contract he was first choice in midfield and one of, if not the, highest earners. Now with China on board we've got about 308 options in midfield and he's not one of the top earners anymore.

That's just my thought btw and not based on anything at all. Just trying to think if he were to leave, why would it be.

This was all I could think of too. When we got a Crooks I was very excited about the two of them playing together as box to box midfielders with a defensive midfielder behind. Maybe Crooks was signed to replace JJOT. Hope not, of course.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 23, 2017, 19:02:02 pm
Maybe when he signed his contract he was first choice in midfield and one of, if not the, highest earners. Now with China on board we've got about 308 options in midfield and he's not one of the top earners anymore.

That's just my thought btw and not based on anything at all. Just trying to think if he were to leave, why would it be.

The JJOT to Bristol Rovers rumour was said to be fake news. The Rovers fans don't mention him at all, unless I've missed it on their forum.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 23, 2017, 19:10:50 pm
The JJOT to Bristol Rovers rumour was said to be fake news. The Rovers fans don't mention him at all, unless I've missed it on their forum.

Some weeks ago thought that Irchy seemed to come up with best rumours now I reckon its you. You must spend hours trawling the web for possible clues?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 23, 2017, 19:15:22 pm
Some weeks ago thought that Irchy seemed to come up with best rumours now I reckon its you. You must spend hours trawling the web for possible clues?

What rumour have I actually come up with? A Slowe (Neil) is the one who said JJOT may be on his way, not me. I pointed out that I thought it was 'fake news'.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 23, 2017, 19:16:36 pm
Some weeks ago thought that Irchy seemed to come up with best rumours now I reckon its you. You must spend hours trawling the web for possible clues?

We don't come up with the rumours, it's just passing on what you find - the latest on Facebook by the way on the search for a keeper is rob green which is pretty far fetched.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 23, 2017, 19:25:07 pm
What rumour have I actually come up with? A Slowe (Neil) is the one who said JJOT may be on his way, not me. I pointed out that I thought it was 'fake news'.


Hey that isn't my rumour. I'm just panicking because I'm in love with JJOT.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Quintonside on July 23, 2017, 19:27:55 pm
Marc Richards shirt wasn't hanging up in the dressing room and he was obviously there!

Foley's was and he wasn't there. Same for Barnett.

Also revells shirt was size medium! Unbelievable.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 23, 2017, 19:30:44 pm
We don't come up with the rumours, it's just passing on what you find - the latest on Facebook by the way on the search for a keeper is rob green which is pretty far fetched.

Maybe because Jim Hollman, the goalkeeping coach since January spent 7 years working with Rob Green at Norwich. The guy is 37 though and getting towards the Neville Southall end of the spectrum. Blimely he would be more than twice Goffies age. Can't see him having much of a sell-on value.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The 12th Marquis of Sixfields on July 23, 2017, 19:48:34 pm
Don't understand why we would sign him up so early then allow him to leave though.

because you can get more money from somebody with 2yrs left to run than you can from somebody that walked out for nothing 3 months ago


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rach on July 23, 2017, 19:53:45 pm
John joes not going anywhere!!

These 2 players we're still to sign, one will be on loan won't they? Jed was talking about this a while ago but can't remember if it was pre-investment?
Maybe a youngster from a prem team filling this gap in the attacking third? 
I have a feeling the gk will be a permanent signing....


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on July 23, 2017, 19:54:44 pm
Tweet from the club today. They said a lot of people have been asking about JJOT and then gave the reason as I've outlined above.

Ta, must've missed that one.

It's a worry, but luckily it looks like we have enough decent personnel to manage a few games without him if needed.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 23, 2017, 19:58:32 pm
Hey that isn't my rumour. I'm just panicking because I'm in love with JJOT.

Go away. He's mine.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rach on July 23, 2017, 19:59:37 pm
Hopefully not a gorre though :o


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 23, 2017, 20:15:26 pm
Go away. He's mine.

6am. Outside the club shop. Last person alive gets JJOT.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: BackOfTheNet on July 23, 2017, 20:21:55 pm
6am. Outside the club shop. Last person alive gets JJOT.

I hate to break it to you guys but the reason he wasn't there today is he was around at mine. It's going to take him ages to wash the resulting mess out of his lustrous locks.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 23, 2017, 21:17:34 pm
I'd not be surprised if JJOT left if I'm honest. Obviously don't want him to though.
Just clamp his caravan then. That should do it.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 24, 2017, 08:01:54 am
I'd like to think that early this week we'll announce the signing of a GK.

Would have thought they'd want to give him a game or 2 before the season starts and a week or so training with the team...

If we don't sign one this week I can see Cornell starting the season in between the sticks




Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2995 on July 24, 2017, 09:11:37 am
I would say there's a very good chance one from Rico , Revell or Taylor will be on their way , if not two of them.
The problem will be getting someone to take them on at their wage level .
Things have changed since their contracts were signed and they may all be out of the 16 soon , once other players come in .


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 24, 2017, 09:13:30 am
I would say there's a very good chance one from Rico , Revell or Taylor will be on their way , if not two of them.
The problem will be getting someone to take them on at their wage level .
Things have changed since their contracts were signed and they may all be out of the 16 soon , once other players come in .


Well given that we're not after another striker I don't see Rico or Revell leaving.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: roade cobbler on July 24, 2017, 09:36:34 am
Maybe because Jim Hollman, the goalkeeping coach since January spent 7 years working with Rob Green at Norwich. The guy is 37 though and getting towards the Neville Southall end of the spectrum. Blimely he would be more than twice Goffies age. Can't see him having much of a sell-on value.
Rob green was seen at sixfields a couple of weeks ago....no idea what the reason for him being there was. As you say he is good friends with Jim so might of just been passing and wanted to say "hello".


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2995 on July 24, 2017, 09:39:58 am
Well given that we're not after another striker I don't see Rico or Revell leaving.
He has publicly said we are after another front player .


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rach on July 24, 2017, 10:00:44 am
A forward attacking player a la Holmes as opposed to a striker


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: capcob on July 24, 2017, 10:27:47 am
A forward attacking player a la Holmes as opposed to a striker
Someone who, in the final minute of injury time, can pick it up from deep, beat about 5 players and slam it in off the post from 25yds. Oh and they always score to win the game.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 24, 2017, 10:58:43 am
Someone who, in the final minute of injury time, can pick it up from deep, beat about 5 players and slam it in off the post from 25yds. Oh and they always score to win the game.

Shouldn't be a problem - there's plenty of them around that are available!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 24, 2017, 11:09:21 am
Marcus Maddison who some dreamed we were after, is wanted by Birmingham & Fulham.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 24, 2017, 11:29:54 am
David Wheeler is a more realistic signing. Attacking right winger/forward who bagged around 13 goals last season would be a great addition.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 24, 2017, 12:00:27 pm
David Wheeler is a more realistic signing. Attacking right winger/forward who bagged around 13 goals last season would be a great addition.

or Jamie Walker Hearts
or Jamie Ward Forest
or Jamie Paterson Bristol City


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 24, 2017, 12:02:29 pm
He has publicly said we are after another front player .

Attacker, not striker. Prepare to be dissapointed if you're hoping for a striker to come in.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: DrillingCobbler on July 24, 2017, 12:03:51 pm
Harry Forrester (Rangers) being mentioned on Facebook.

A quick bit of googling, I could see that one potentially happening. He's got a very decent record, Rangers want shot of him.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: FezNTFC on July 24, 2017, 12:09:09 pm
Harry Forrester (Rangers) being mentioned on Facebook.

A quick bit of googling, I could see that one potentially happening. He's got a very decent record, Rangers want shot of him.
He's also a local lad who played for our academy.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 24, 2017, 12:19:01 pm
He'd also turned down Southend too...I can see it happening.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 24, 2017, 12:51:22 pm
He'd also turned down Southend too...I can see it happening.

Sounds like another quality signing if we can pull it off...this is the bit abount him turning down Southend...

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/1321575/rangers-harry-forrester-southend-united-phil-brown/ (https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/1321575/rangers-harry-forrester-southend-united-phil-brown/)

Hopefully, he's good friends with Matt Crooks, who can put in a good word for us...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 24, 2017, 12:57:14 pm
He's from these here parts too isn't He?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 24, 2017, 12:58:06 pm
He's from these here parts too isn't He?

Born in MK according to google, we sold him for £13,000 as a youngster.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 24, 2017, 12:59:56 pm
He'd also turned down Southend too...I can see it happening.

Turned them down to fight for his place at Rangers...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 24, 2017, 13:03:33 pm
Turned them down to fight for his place at Rangers...

That was before he was banished from training... surely that's a bigger indication as any that he's not getting back in that squad, let alone first 11.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 24, 2017, 13:04:18 pm
Turned them down to fight for his place at Rangers...

If you read the article in the link I posted you see the following...

However, the ex-Doncaster ace has since been banished from Auchenhowie and told he has no future at the club by Pedro Caixinha.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 24, 2017, 13:07:29 pm
If you read the article in the link I posted you see the following...

However, the ex-Doncaster ace has since been banished from Auchenhowie and told he has no future at the club by Pedro Caixinha.

Yes sorry missed the "has since" part. Maybe a move to Southend is back on then.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 24, 2017, 13:12:33 pm
Yes sorry missed the "has since" part. Maybe a move to Southend is back on then.

It also quotes Phil Brown in that article saying they had spent their budget in that area now on Michael Kightly and needed players in other positions.

You'd have to think we would have a chance of getting him. Would be an excellent signing, was a big player at this level for Brentford and Doncaster.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 24, 2017, 13:18:40 pm
It also quotes Phil Brown in that article saying they had spent their budget in that area now on Michael Kightly and needed players in other positions.

You'd have to think we would have a chance of getting him. Would be an excellent signing, was a big player at this level for Brentford and Doncaster.

Agreed - if we could get forrester and a quality keeper then that would represent a monumental transfer window.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Quintonside on July 24, 2017, 13:52:10 pm
Maybe uncle Jamie could persuade him?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Letchworthcobbler on July 24, 2017, 14:08:00 pm
Peterborough and northampton are interested in signing Freddie woodman on loan from Newcastle . Football league zone


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 24, 2017, 14:12:52 pm
Peterborough and northampton are interested in signing Freddie woodman on loan from Newcastle . Football league zone

I'd like to think his dad would be in his ear telling him to stay away from the swamp.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 24, 2017, 14:14:28 pm
Peterborough and northampton are interested in signing Freddie woodman on loan from Newcastle . Football league zone

Boro just signed a keeper so they can fook off (and his dad can tell him they're c***s!!!)

If Woody signs for us he would be our number one...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on July 24, 2017, 14:23:39 pm
Not really the experienced keeper we were promised or expecting


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Quintonside on July 24, 2017, 14:25:15 pm
World Cup winner though.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 24, 2017, 14:34:23 pm
Not experienced but a ruddy good keeper. I saw Bury were also after him on loan too.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 24, 2017, 14:55:49 pm
Peterborough and northampton are interested in signing Freddie woodman on loan from Newcastle . Football league zone

If we sign Woodman it means we have missed out on our original target. I have nothing against Woodman i'm sure he's an excellent keeper just like his dad, but JED definitely said an experienced keeper was coming in.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on July 24, 2017, 15:11:17 pm
If we sign Woodman it means we have missed out on our original target. I have nothing against Woodman i'm sure he's an excellent keeper just like his dad, but JED definitely said an experienced keeper was coming in.

Don't forget our budget has since changed from when he said that.

I imagine we would have signed more outfield loanees without the additional funding, but can now utilise a loanee spot for our goalkeeper.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 24, 2017, 15:22:57 pm
If our last two signings were Woodman and Forrester then I don't think anyone could grumble too much about our summer business.

Good names too!

Whatever happens it is definitely going to be JEDs team taking to the pitch next season, probably a window or two quicker than he thought.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 24, 2017, 15:33:12 pm
What's this obsession with what JED said! Yes he did say he wanted an expirenced keeper but like a posted said the goal posts have moved and now we a shopping in a different market.

I get the impression that we are waiting on a deal to come through but if it doesn't there are plenty of goal keepers out there.

So comments I've read on social media  over the last few days against the manager are laughable.. it's almost like people want to see him fail so they can say 'I told you so'

This season we have had one of the best transfer windows that I can remember so if it doesn't start too well I am 100% going to back the team and JED.. what's important is that we as supporters do likewise as this is not a short term fix especially when we are giving out 3 year deals to young hungry players

UTC


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 24, 2017, 15:41:03 pm
What's this obsession with what JED said! Yes he did say he wanted an expirenced keeper but like a posted said the goal posts have moved and now we a shopping in a different market.

I get the impression that we are waiting on a deal to come through but if it doesn't there are plenty of goal keepers out there.

So comments I've read on social media  over the last few days against the manager are laughable.. it's almost like people want to see him fail so they can say 'I told you so'

This season we have had one of the best transfer windows that I can remember so if it doesn't start too well I am 100% going to back the team and JED.. what's important is that we as supporters do likewise as this is not a short term fix especially when we are giving out 3 year deals to young hungry players

UTC

I agree with this.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on July 24, 2017, 15:45:08 pm
What's this obsession with what JED said! Yes he did say he wanted an expirenced keeper but like a posted said the goal posts have moved and now we a shopping in a different market.

I get the impression that we are waiting on a deal to come through but if it doesn't there are plenty of goal keepers out there.

So comments I've read on social media  over the last few days against the manager are laughable.. it's almost like people want to see him fail so they can say 'I told you so'

This season we have had one of the best transfer windows that I can remember so if it doesn't start too well I am 100% going to back the team and JED.. what's important is that we as supporters do likewise as this is not a short term fix especially when we are giving out 3 year deals to young hungry players

UTC

Spot on!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 24, 2017, 15:48:38 pm
What's this obsession with what JED said! Yes he did say he wanted an expirenced keeper but like a posted said the goal posts have moved and now we a shopping in a different market.

I get the impression that we are waiting on a deal to come through but if it doesn't there are plenty of goal keepers out there.

So comments I've read on social media  over the last few days against the manager are laughable.. it's almost like people want to see him fail so they can say 'I told you so'

This season we have had one of the best transfer windows that I can remember so if it doesn't start too well I am 100% going to back the team and JED.. what's important is that we as supporters do likewise as this is not a short term fix especially when we are giving out 3 year deals to young hungry players

UTC

I certainly don't want him to fail. I stick with managers possibly too long, just like I did last season with Page, hoping beyond hope that he would eventually turn it round. I will do exactly the same with JED.

Oh...by the way I agree with your post, I was just commenting on getting in an experienced keeper, something I think Jeremy Casey also suggested not so long ago, but I may be wrong.    


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rushdencobbler on July 24, 2017, 16:01:25 pm
This transfer window has turned into a nightmare for JED, he had his targets, he now can upgrade those, all this as the weeks are slipping away and he has to gel the team together, poor bloke will def be under pressure as he has the cash to back him, just hope we don't panic to quickly if we have a slow start.  As for a keeper I think the new found wealth has opened up a bigger and better pool of players meaning he has had a rethink, slowing the process down.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: pattcobb on July 24, 2017, 16:07:09 pm
This transfer window has turned into a nightmare for JED, he had his targets, he now can upgrade those, all this as the weeks are slipping away and he has to gel the team together, poor bloke will def be under pressure as he has the cash to back him, just hope we don't panic to quickly if we have a slow start.  As for a keeper I think the new found wealth has opened up a bigger and better pool of players meaning he has had a rethink, slowing the process down.
Martin Wilkinson effect if he doesn't get off to a decent start...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 24, 2017, 16:08:31 pm
This transfer window has turned into a nightmare for JED, he had his targets, he now can upgrade those, all this as the weeks are slipping away and he has to gel the team together, poor bloke will def be under pressure as he has the cash to back him, just hope we don't panic to quickly if we have a slow start.  As for a keeper I think the new found wealth has opened up a bigger and better pool of players meaning he has had a rethink, slowing the process down.

Yes, a complete nightmare. Just to think money to spend on players, budget increased and better players available. I call that a total disaster.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 24, 2017, 16:25:53 pm
I certainly don't want him to fail. I stick with managers possibly too long, just like I did last season with Page, hoping beyond hope that he would eventually turn it round. I will do exactly the same with JED.

Oh...by the way I agree with your post, I was just commenting on getting in an experienced keeper, something I think Jeremy Casey also suggested not so long ago, but I may be wrong.    

Well done Michu and TP. Keep it up!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 24, 2017, 16:32:39 pm
Martin Wilkinson effect if he doesn't get off to a decent start...

Dont be daft or I will complain in writing to Peter Tatchell and Stephen Whittle.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 24, 2017, 16:38:53 pm
Well done Michu and TP. Keep it up!

Nice to have you praising me everbrite, I will make the most of this moment. All I need now is Marquis to do the same....maybe not.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Rushdencobbler on July 24, 2017, 16:41:18 pm
Yes, a complete nightmare. Just to think money to spend on players, budget increased and better players available. I call that a total disaster.

It's a good nightmare for him, I just mean he has probably worked hard on scouting the players for a while, to then be given all this extra funding and then try to gel them in


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 24, 2017, 16:50:43 pm
It's a good nightmare for him, I just mean he has probably worked hard on scouting the players for a while, to then be given all this extra funding and then try to gel them in

I think it's a valid point.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 24, 2017, 16:51:29 pm
It's a good nightmare for him, I just mean he has probably worked hard on scouting the players for a while, to then be given all this extra funding and then try to gel them in

Don't think I've ever had a good nightmare  ;)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest47 on July 24, 2017, 16:54:37 pm
Don't think I've ever had a good nightmare  ;)

Haha! I think they are called dreams


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: pattcobb on July 24, 2017, 17:03:20 pm
Dont be daft or I will complain in writing to Peter Tatchell and Stephen Whittle.
Just one thing, wtf are you talking about?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on July 24, 2017, 17:12:34 pm
JED has probably got a different problem to deal with now....one that he probably never thought he'd have to deal with.....namely the Salary Cost Management Protocol, or wage cap to the uninitiated!

League 1 clubs can spend 60% of their turnover on wages, so on a turnover of £3.5 to £4m our salary cap is £2.1 to £2.4m

I believe that we were around the £1.5m mark anyway, so relatively speaking we haven't got a great deal extra to play with.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on July 24, 2017, 17:30:51 pm
wtf are you talking about?

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/sep/29/newsstory.sport6


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 24, 2017, 17:37:16 pm
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/sep/29/newsstory.sport6

I removed the post as it was a bit insensitive (I think) - thks for the reminder but I happen to think that with some of the players signed recently we might just have a reasonable season?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 24, 2017, 17:43:11 pm
Just one thing, wtf are you talking about?

Poor attempt at corny humour so apologies for that. You could at least given him to November bearing in mind some of the signings have on paper look ok. Plus there is more to come. For the moment I like JE if only for trying to get decent players in.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: pattcobb on July 24, 2017, 17:48:36 pm
Poor attempt at corny humour so apologies for that. You could at least given him to November bearing in mind some of the signings have on paper look ok. Plus there is more to come. For the moment I like JE if only for trying to get decent players in.
Yes I agree. However Wilkinson spent Cardoza's money really well but somehow could not get those players to play for him.
Calderwood had to come in and sort us out - took some time though.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: BackOfTheNet on July 24, 2017, 17:49:15 pm
Poor attempt at corny humour so apologies for that. You could at least given him to November bearing in mind some of the signings have on paper look ok. Plus there is more to come. For the moment I like JE if only for trying to get decent players in.

Poor attempt at corny humour/casual homophobia. Still,  potayto, potahto, eh? ::)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on July 24, 2017, 17:52:31 pm
I removed the post as it was a bit insensitive (I think) - thks for the reminder but I happen to think that with some of the players signed recently we might just have a reasonable season?

I'm sure we all hope so and nearly all on here are optimistic!!

Wilko signed 10 players including the likes of Martin Smith, Chris Wilmott and (still) record signing Josh Low. I found an article which said based on the signings made we'd been installed as second favourites for the title....
A couple of months later he was sacked at half-time at the Kassam!!  Its up to the manager to make good "paper signings" into a good team....Wilko couldn't!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 24, 2017, 18:12:59 pm
I hate to break it to you guys but the reason he wasn't there today is he was around at mine. It's going to take him ages to wash the resulting mess out of his lustrous locks.

That's not a very nice comment Einstein - pretentious homoeroticism


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on July 24, 2017, 18:40:13 pm
Yes I agree. However Wilkinson spent Cardoza's money really well but somehow could not get those players to play for him.
Calderwood had to come in and sort us out - took some time though.

Playing 3-5-2 as well!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Insider on July 24, 2017, 21:11:06 pm
JED has probably got a different problem to deal with now....one that he probably never thought he'd have to deal with.....namely the Salary Cost Management Protocol, or wage cap to the uninitiated!

League 1 clubs can spend 60% of their turnover on wages, so on a turnover of £3.5 to £4m our salary cap is £2.1 to £2.4m

I believe that we were around the £1.5m mark anyway, so relatively speaking we haven't got a great deal extra to play with.

Not wholly correct:

http://www.financialfairplay.co.uk/scmp.php

Donations and equity injections are included in turnover. Though no-one except KT and a few others know how the deal with 5usports has been structured.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on July 24, 2017, 21:19:17 pm
Not wholly correct:

http://www.financialfairplay.co.uk/scmp.php

Donations and equity injections are included in turnover. Though no-one except KT and a few others know how the deal with 5usports has been structured.

True, hopefully its a bit different to the Cardoza days......as he "loaned" the club money and it would therefore not be allowed to show as turnover.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 24, 2017, 22:19:15 pm
Yes I agree. However Wilkinson spent Cardoza's money really well but somehow could not get those players to play for him.
Calderwood had to come in and sort us out - took some time though.

I can only remember a couple of Wilkinson's signings being any good, Martin Smith and perhaps Josh Low. Thought that Wilmot was so so. Cant remember the others - also not sure if he spent DC's money wisely as Josh Low was never quite the success we all anticipated. The main difference between Wilko and JE is that the latter has appeared to have brought in some reasonable defenders and midfielders.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 24, 2017, 22:32:07 pm
also not sure if he spent DC's money wisely as Josh Low was never quite the success we all anticipated.

Well the future premier league champions thought his performances for us were good enough to sign him.  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 24, 2017, 22:33:48 pm
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HOLY f***S, HE'S GOT HAIR NOW!

(now a property solicitor in bristol)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: pattcobb on July 25, 2017, 05:13:56 am
I can only remember a couple of Wilkinson's signings being any good, Martin Smith and perhaps Josh Low. Thought that Wilmot was so so. Cant remember the others - also not sure if he spent DC's money wisely as Josh Low was never quite the success we all anticipated. The main difference between Wilko and JE is that the latter has appeared to have brought in some reasonable defenders and midfielders.
Paul Reid?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 25, 2017, 06:53:00 am
Well the future premier league champions thought his performances for us were good enough to sign him.  ;D


Remember that - they got him cheap! Did not do much for them! Slowly faded from league football after Leicester. Eventually ending up at Bath City.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 25, 2017, 10:11:42 am
Paul Reid?

Who else then remind me ?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: sloane square cobbler on July 25, 2017, 10:49:12 am
Among Wilkinson's signings for 2003-4 were Olly Burgess, Luke Weaver, Peter Clark, Martin Reeves, Marc Richards, Paul Reid, Martin Smith, Josh Low, Chris Willmott, Ashley Westwood, Chris Doig ( loan ) and of course Tom Youngs the previous season. 


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 25, 2017, 11:38:35 am
Among Wilkinson's signings for 2003-4 were Olly Burgess, Luke Weaver, Peter Clark, Martin Reeves, Marc Richards, Paul Reid, Martin Smith, Josh Low, Chris Willmott, Ashley Westwood, Chris Doig ( loan ) and of course Tom Youngs the previous season. 

Thks can remember Youngs being a disaster; can't remember much about the first 4 mentioned.Of the others I don't think Westwood and Wilmott made the grade?
Point is how does Wilko's signings compare with JED's?
Lastly why have you been awol for so long.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 25, 2017, 12:02:44 pm
Scum just signed Steven Taylor from Toon so perhaps he might have an influence on where young Woody will end up on loan...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 25, 2017, 12:11:16 pm
Average signing for them. He's ropey and old.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on July 25, 2017, 12:17:21 pm
Former player, Bradley Johnson spotted at sixfields...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest170 on July 25, 2017, 12:18:22 pm
Scum just signed Steven Taylor from Toon so perhaps he might have an influence on where young Woody will end up on loan...
Signed from Ipswich


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Terryfenwickatemyhamster on July 25, 2017, 12:19:29 pm
He's ropey and old.

I know how that feels.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 25, 2017, 12:19:56 pm
Former player, Bradley Johnson spotted at sixfields...

Cool man, What's he doing here then...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: capcob on July 25, 2017, 12:22:10 pm
Cool man, What's he doing here then...
Playing for Derby tonight.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 25, 2017, 12:24:13 pm
really.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: capcob on July 25, 2017, 12:27:02 pm
really.

He might be on the bench.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 25, 2017, 15:28:12 pm
I'm getting increasingly worried about the lack of GK. What's the latest info/rumour? Out of contract/loan/buying quality lower league?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on July 25, 2017, 15:33:54 pm
What's the latest info/rumour? Out of contract/loan/buying quality lower league?

yes


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on July 25, 2017, 15:35:36 pm
Cornell looks like a goalkeeper, he just isn't very good.
I'd rather Goff played TBH


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on July 25, 2017, 15:38:51 pm
I'm getting increasingly worried about the lack of GK. What's the latest info/rumour? Out of contract/loan/buying quality lower league?
Why?? It's been stated a keeper will be joining


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 25, 2017, 15:49:02 pm
yes


Cool man, cheers


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 25, 2017, 15:50:50 pm
Why?? It's been stated a keeper will be joining

That was a while ago wasn't it? Its not really about whether a keeper will be joining. Its the quality or lack of of that said keeper. We must have missed out on a few if its taking this long.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Another Pedj on July 25, 2017, 16:06:07 pm
That was a while ago wasn't it? Its not really about whether a keeper will be joining. Its the quality or lack of of that said keeper. We must have missed out on a few if its taking this long.

Or we are waiting for the best one.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Monty on July 25, 2017, 17:07:13 pm
I'm getting increasingly worried about the lack of GK. What's the latest info/rumour? Out of contract/loan/buying quality lower league?
It's been wise in the past to see who gets sacked from Premier League clubs after their tours to Thailand. Maybe this is the plan.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on July 25, 2017, 17:50:54 pm
It's been wise in the past to see who gets sacked from Premier League clubs after their tours to Thailand. Maybe this is the plan.
That's a hell of a recruitment policy  :o


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 25, 2017, 19:35:30 pm
If we've still not got a GK yet I'm guessing it's going to be a season long loan and the parent club are trying to hold onto their player for as long as possible so they can use him in pre season before shipping him out.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Macc Cobbler on July 25, 2017, 20:53:54 pm
A season long loan, starting 1st August 🙂




Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 26, 2017, 10:33:34 am
Judging by last night, I think we're crying out for a number 10 to sit just behind the front two, Bowditch hasn't impressed me all pre season, and Lobjoit... well, I feel a bit sorry for him as he's a Striker, but he looked lost

Hopefully we can sign either Forrester or Gary Roberts, either of these would bring real quality to the top end of the pitch, they'd be the two players I'd be after anyway.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 26, 2017, 10:47:52 am
If we are after a number ten style player I wonder what Ben reeves is up to at mk dons.......?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on July 26, 2017, 11:22:39 am
Judging by last night, I think we're crying out for a number 10 to sit just behind the front two, Bowditch hasn't impressed me all pre season, and Lobjoit... well, I feel a bit sorry for him as he's a Striker, but he looked lost

Hopefully we can sign either Forrester or Gary Roberts, either of these would bring real quality to the top end of the pitch, they'd be the two players I'd be after anyway.

seen much of forrester?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 26, 2017, 11:37:13 am
seen much of forrester?


Remember seeing him for Brentford/Doncaster before he moved to Rangers. Won promotion from this division before, still a good age at 26 too.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Quintonside on July 26, 2017, 11:54:28 am
If we are after a number ten style player I wonder what Ben reeves is up to at mk dons.......?

I am pretty sure he is no longer with them. He was out of contract and doesn't feature in their squad numbers list.

Was rumoured to be joining Charlton back in May, but not seen anything since.  I think he would be a really good option as the number 10 we need.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lordjord on July 26, 2017, 12:01:05 pm
Shocked Reeves hasnt joined Charlton, struggles with injuries but massively talented.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Quintonside on July 26, 2017, 12:19:49 pm
Just went on a Charlton forum to see if any news on Reeves,  apparently they are still waiting on him to make a decision and have been for a while.  other things i read:-

mark marshall has picked up a long term injury
they need a keeper
someone posted today 'A 150,000 bid for Harry Lennon from Northampton has been turned down'

doubt we would be in for another defender??



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 26, 2017, 12:27:11 pm
Judging by last night, I think we're crying out for a number 10 to sit just behind the front two, Bowditch hasn't impressed me all pre season, and Lobjoit... well, I feel a bit sorry for him as he's a Striker, but he looked lost

Hopefully we can sign either Forrester or Gary Roberts, either of these would bring real quality to the top end of the pitch, they'd be the two players I'd be after anyway.

It is interesting that Roberts has been mentioned a few times on here. He's 33 and played most of his football in Leaue 2 or non-league but he's seen as a better option than Bowditch who is younger and spent almost his whole career in the Championship or League 1.

Not saying that Roberts wouldn't be better, just seems odd that one is deemed not good enough while the other is seen as 'real quality'

I do however agree on Forrester


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on July 26, 2017, 14:08:12 pm
Roberts is too old end of.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 26, 2017, 14:56:05 pm
Roberts is too old end of.

That's your own opinion, so it's not end of... He's 33... not 40.

He's still got a few seasons left in him, there's players a lot older than him playing in higher divisions than us.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 26, 2017, 15:53:26 pm
That's your own opinion, so it's not end of... He's 33... not 40.

He's still got a few seasons left in him, there's players a lot older than him playing in higher divisions than us.

Roberts - too slow according to Pompey board. Also he is injury prone and on high wage, again according to Pompey!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 26, 2017, 16:06:55 pm
For the record, I'd much rather us go for Fortester.

We might even end up with neither!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on July 26, 2017, 16:45:09 pm
Roberts is too old end of.

I remember when Portsmouth signed him. Reportedly £7k a week wages.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: TownOwl on July 26, 2017, 17:51:19 pm
So just to clarify, we have no idea who the GK or attacking forward is. If indeed they even exist.
Good to know.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 26, 2017, 18:19:04 pm
Doesn't mean they aren't coming in or won't be good though...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 26, 2017, 18:47:15 pm
So just to clarify, we have no idea who the GK or attacking forward is. If indeed they even exist.
Good to know.

Let's be honest we didn't have a clue the majority of our signings were coming here until they were pretty much done. The ones that were rumoured were because leaks came from elsewhere, Crooks for example. The club have managed it all very well imo


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: southofthecounty on July 26, 2017, 18:49:43 pm
Roberts - too slow according to Pompey board. Also he is injury prone and on high wage, again according to Pompey!
Wasn't he the one who punched Ricky?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: TownOwl on July 26, 2017, 19:31:32 pm
I know. We still have TEN days to sign them and gel them into the team and system before Shrewsbury. It'll be fine. Goalkeepers can just turn up on the day and play anyway. This was the plan all along.

Right?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 26, 2017, 19:43:02 pm
I know. We still have TEN days to sign them and gel them into the team and system before Shrewsbury. It'll be fine. Goalkeepers can just turn up on the day and play anyway. This was the plan all along.

Right?

Hope you of all supporters not losing yr nerve ?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 26, 2017, 20:00:35 pm
Before the change in transfer window rules we'd often sign someone on a Friday who would then play the next day. It's not ideal when building a new team but in the context of a 46 game season it's not a huge issue for one or two players.

Similarly I would be surprised if we didn't bring any players in between Shrewsbury and the window shutting.

The squad will be alright I reckon


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 26, 2017, 20:07:20 pm
We still desperately need a quality first choice keeper, it would be a mistake to go with Cornell who isn't good enough or consistent enough.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: MCHammer on July 26, 2017, 21:09:44 pm
Patience.  Think we've done well to get so many in by now as it is.

We really only need two more and I imagine its in hand much like the rest of the business has been so far.  Would people rather we started making panic buys just to complete the squad early?  Like with Pierre, Poole, Crooks and others if you are trying to sign quality you are competing with others so it takes time.

As for Roberts just doesn't fit the profile of what we are trying to do as far as I can tell.  Surely we are now trying to sign good players, at a good age with possible sell on value if successful.

As for Reeves would be a great signing but he's aiming for the Championship, with Charlton as a fall back plan from what I can tell.  Also think wages would be impossible even within the extended budget.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest170 on July 27, 2017, 06:40:52 am
My thoughts on the keeper situation are if we can get one in before Saturday then great, can play against Newport and hopefully be ready for Shrewsbury.
If we dont before Saturday (and possibly even if we do) start Cornell in goal against Shrews, get the new keeper to play in the cup game against QPR and then start the next league game at home against Fleetwood

My reasons being that we have a new defence in a new formation (3 + 2 wing backs) that they will still be getting used to. They have played with Cornell so know his game, throwing in a new keeper they have only had a couple of training sessions with might add an extra level of confusion / complexity.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 27, 2017, 07:06:51 am
The Goal keeper position isn't a hard one to integrate into the group. so personally i am not bothered if one signs on the 4th August.

Of course in a perfect world it have been nice to have one installed already but i don't get the panic with some of you, trust the club and get behind them.

UTC


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest170 on July 27, 2017, 07:17:06 am
The Goal keeper position isn't a hard one to integrate into the group. so personally i am not bothered if one signs on the 4th August.

Of course in a perfect world it have been nice to have one installed already but i don't get the panic with some of you, trust the club and get behind them.

UTC
Generally I agree but as a defender, having a new keeper behind you does bring confusion. If we had the same defence as last year playing the same formation then it wouldn't be an issue but having 3 new centre halfs, most (i assume) playing an unfamiliar formation becomes more of a challenge. Through most of the game it wont be an issue but when you have a ball into the box, a through ball etc where you need the understanding is when issues can occur.

I'm not overly worried about it, but would rather have one in before the weekend so that they can get a few training sessions and a game together before Shrewsbury and then use the  QPR game to get even more understanding.

None of the above means I dont trust the club and not behind them though. The recruitment so far has been great and excited about the season.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 27, 2017, 07:50:52 am
A good keeper will talk and pull his defence around to get into position so its really not that hard. So if JED is working on bringing in an experienced Goal keeper this will not be a big issue.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on July 27, 2017, 08:52:06 am
Before the change in transfer window rules we'd often sign someone on a Friday who would then play the next day. It's not ideal when building a new team but in the context of a 46 game season it's not a huge issue for one or two players.

Similarly I would be surprised if we didn't bring any players in between Shrewsbury and the window shutting.

The squad will be alright I reckon

I'm sure I remember hearing on the radio on the way to Cheltenham that we had signed Jamie Forrester on loan and he was in the squad.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on July 27, 2017, 09:01:13 am
In an ideal world it would be good to get the squad in place well before the start of the season, but in our current situation with hopefully a couple on players coming in to complete the squad, hopefully in line with the quality of the others since the new investment getting the right player in is key and if that is to the detriment of the first few games when we are signing players on 3 year contracts then surely it's about the long term and getting the best players we can rather than rushing and maybe missing out on better targets.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 27, 2017, 10:47:58 am
According to Twitter we've had a £150,000 bid rejected from Charlton for defender Harry Lennon... I've can't say I've heard a lot about him, but surely we don't need another defender?!

Gillingham have also had a bid rejected according to this...


https://twitter.com/TheFLZone/status/890522534357213184


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: cobbler_rob on July 27, 2017, 11:22:04 am
If we're playing with 3 centre backs all season is think we need at least 5 on the books


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: MK_Cobbler on July 27, 2017, 11:26:13 am
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/edinburgh-reiterates-there-is-still-work-to-be-done-to-complete-cobblers-squad-1-8075551

We have gone from two more additions to one or two  :-\


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 27, 2017, 11:47:24 am
If we're playing with 3 centre backs all season is think we need at least 5 on the books

Agree 100% with this but I still don't see us signing another for some reason.

http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/edinburgh-reiterates-there-is-still-work-to-be-done-to-complete-cobblers-squad-1-8075551

We have gone from two more additions to one or two  :-\

I always got the feeling the extra attacking player was seen as a nice to have (by the club, not necessarily the fans) so I would say a new 'keeper is definite and a new attacking player if we can get the right one. If the right one isn't available we'll probably go with what we have until January


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ralap on July 27, 2017, 11:56:41 am
http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/edinburgh-reiterates-there-is-still-work-to-be-done-to-complete-cobblers-squad-1-8075551

We have gone from two more additions to one or two  :-\

One or two in time for the first game of the season. The window is still open for a few weeks then isn't it? Andy Melville has done a great job so far this off season, I'll trust him and the club to continue in that vein.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: DrillingCobbler on July 27, 2017, 12:29:53 pm
One or two in time for the first game of the season. The window is still open for a few weeks then isn't it? Andy Melville has done a great job so far this off season, I'll trust him and the club to continue in that vein.

Figure of speech. He really means 3!  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ralap on July 27, 2017, 13:09:14 pm
Figure of speech. He really means 3!  ;D

I have to admit Shane, if somebody says " One or two" to me I always take it as three possibly four.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Gen.Disorda on July 27, 2017, 13:16:35 pm
I have to admit Shane, if somebody says " One or two" to me I always take it as three possibly four.

I'd take it as " I am looking at two signings but I don't want you getting your knickers in a twist if I don't get both my targets"

 ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on July 27, 2017, 13:29:47 pm
According to Twitter we've had a £150,000 bid rejected from Charlton for defender Harry Lennon... I've can't say I've heard a lot about him, but surely we don't need another defender?!

Gillingham have also had a bid rejected according to this...


https://twitter.com/TheFLZone/status/890522534357213184
Would be surprised if we still had that sort of money to spent that we would sign another central defender, would spend the majority of any money left on a number 10


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2934 on July 27, 2017, 14:00:16 pm
Would be surprised if we still had that sort of money to spent that we would sign another central defender, would spend the majority of any money left on a number 10

Who knows what money is available to spend?

Could one of the know-it-all's clarify this or will you all continuously piss in the wind?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on July 27, 2017, 15:32:25 pm
Who knows what money is available to spend?

Could one of the know-it-all's clarify this or will you all continuously piss in the wind?

Why would a club our size announce their transfer budget.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 27, 2017, 16:18:26 pm
Who knows what money is available to spend?

Could one of the know-it-all's clarify this or will you all continuously piss in the wind?

Let them carry on Exile! We all know it's guess work.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ralap on July 27, 2017, 16:19:33 pm
I'd take it as " I am looking at two signings but I don't want you getting your knickers in a twist if I don't get both my targets"

 ;D

 ;D Probably a perfect translation.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tabasco Kid on July 27, 2017, 18:13:50 pm
I'm sure I remember hearing on the radio on the way to Cheltenham that we had signed Jamie Forrester on loan and he was in the squad.
That is correct, and I was also there. Standing on the open terrace, behind the goal, with a burger van blowing smoke and fumes across the goal.
When Jamie came on as a sub, my first thought was, f*** me hes small. Wheres his six mates? He turned out OK though. :D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 27, 2017, 18:30:22 pm
That is correct, and I was also there. Standing on the open terrace, behind the goal, with a burger van blowing smoke and fumes across the goal.
When Jamie came on as a sub, my first thought was, **** me hes small. Wheres his six mates? He turned out OK though. :D

More recently I think we signed Marlon Jackson late afternoon on the day we had a night game at Wimbledon and actually started the match. Was very confused when the teams lined up as hadn't even heard the news of his signing!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2934 on July 28, 2017, 00:05:32 am
Why would a club our size announce their transfer budget.

So why all the expert comments on budget then? He's too much or I we wont spend that etc. Nobody has a fucking scooby do they?

What size are we anyway? Small, medium or one size fits all?

It's ok though as we've kept it so hush, no other club or agent has the foggiest that we had some investment from a Chinese consortium so we should be able to continue to pick up players on the cheap.  ;)





Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 28, 2017, 07:30:21 am
Peterborough and northampton are interested in signing Freddie woodman on loan from Newcastle . Football league zone

Posh's dodgy chairman has said there is no truth in this (for their point of view anyway).


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest170 on July 28, 2017, 08:15:40 am
Peterborough and northampton are interested in signing Freddie woodman on loan from Newcastle . Football league zone
He's also been linked with Blackburn, Oldham, West Ham and Kilmarnock.
Essentially any club that have said theyre looking for a keeper


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on July 28, 2017, 09:08:23 am
pretty sure west ham wont need him?!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 28, 2017, 10:22:06 am
Being linked to Chris Long from Burnley now.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 28, 2017, 10:22:56 am
pretty sure west ham wont need him?!


Or us unless we plan to make Cornell nos 1  :o


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: rebelspawn on July 28, 2017, 10:25:52 am
Being linked to Chris Long from Burnley now.

source?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 28, 2017, 10:26:48 am
source?

FL92Transfer‏ @FL92Transfer

Burnley striker Chris Long has agreed to join Northampton Town on loan #ntfc #Northampton


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 28, 2017, 10:43:44 am
Also the Burnley local reporter...@bodenknights



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: rebelspawn on July 28, 2017, 10:49:37 am
FL92Transfer‏ @FL92Transfer

Burnley striker Chris Long has agreed to join Northampton Town on loan #ntfc #Northampton

Also the Burnley local reporter...@bodenknights

Thank you.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 28, 2017, 11:44:07 am
Certainly doesn't appear to lack confidence

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMruFmpTZzg


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 28, 2017, 11:47:32 am
Probably out of our price range (but more sensible that the likes of Jason Steele or Karl Darlow): Omar Bogle is not longer wanted by Wigan. They value him at £800k though...

Edit: I see Ipswich now interested so highly unlikely.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on July 28, 2017, 13:15:04 pm
Jeremy Casey‏ @TheRealCase · 2m2 minutes ago 

Right, it's a Friday afternoon and I'm here... that means it's new signing time! Big reveal at 2.45pm. Watch this space #ntfc



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on July 28, 2017, 13:38:57 pm
Jeremy Casey‏ @TheRealCase · 2m2 minutes ago 

Right, it's a Friday afternoon and I'm here... that means it's new signing time! Big reveal at 2.45pm. Watch this space #ntfc


Put back to 3 o clock now


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 28, 2017, 13:43:17 pm
I'd love it to be a keeper but it's bound to be Long by the looks of it.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on July 28, 2017, 14:00:27 pm
I'd love it to be a keeper but it's bound to be Long by the looks of it.

Confirmed, it is Chris Long.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 28, 2017, 14:03:45 pm
He looks absolutely delighted to have joined! Any suggestion that he can play in the number 10 position or is he an out and out striker?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: MK_Cobbler on July 28, 2017, 14:05:18 pm
Sounds like he only heard about the interest yesterday. We must of missed out on the other target.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 28, 2017, 14:06:02 pm
Interesting he says he was told we were in for him yesterday. Wonder who we missed out on.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 28, 2017, 14:19:49 pm
Welcome Chris!

Let's not worry about who, if anyone, we've missed out on eh? At least we've made YET ANOTHER quality addition!

This lad is looks just what we need to complement our current strikers and no doubt Dyche will have put in a good word for us

So, let's not get too depressed about any missed targets eh...all clubs experience missing out on original targets...

The squad we have assembled this Summer is night and day compared to last seasons car crash recruitment...

So just the keeper to come in and hopefully Hanley paid off/taken on by Poxford  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3023 on July 28, 2017, 14:26:31 pm
I think this will prove to be as good a signing as any so far this summer, perhaps the last piece of the outfield playing squad as well.

Just an experienced keeper now and i think it will be mission accomplished!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on July 28, 2017, 14:39:26 pm
Let's not worry about who, if anyone, we've missed out on eh? At least we've made YET ANOTHER quality addition!

This lad is looks just what we need to complement our current strikers and no doubt Dyche will have put in a good word for us

So, let's not get too depressed about any missed targets eh...all clubs experience missing out on original targets...

Agreed. This looks another quality signing. Consistently played for teams higher than us in the league (like most of our signings!)... and apparently another player with pace in abundance. Next weekend can't come fast enough!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 28, 2017, 14:40:38 pm
To think, this time last season, we were all excited about new signings...then this sort of news broke... :'(

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37159048 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37159048)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 28, 2017, 14:46:07 pm
JC at the Chron hinting that the 'keeper will join on loan.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 28, 2017, 15:15:12 pm
JC at the Chron hinting that the 'keeper will join on loan.

Yep, I got that impression as well.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Onetouch on July 28, 2017, 15:44:46 pm
JC at the Chron hinting that the 'keeper will join on loan.
I didnt read that!?!
Saying that it will prob be Freddie Woodman


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler on July 28, 2017, 16:09:56 pm
Welcome Chris!

Let's not worry about who, if anyone, we've missed out on eh? At least we've made YET ANOTHER quality addition!

This lad is looks just what we need to complement our current strikers and no doubt Dyche will have put in a good word for us

So, let's not get too depressed about any missed targets eh...all clubs experience missing out on original targets...



The squad we have assembled this Summer is night and day compared to last seasons car crash recruitment...

So just the keeper to come in and hopefully Hanley paid off/taken on by Poxford  ;D

I agree. Don't understand why some people always try to find a negative.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 28, 2017, 16:52:32 pm
Seems another good signing. I see in his interview that he sees himself playing upfront feeding off a target man. This would put him in direct competition with Waters who seems to have been impressive pre-season, could be a good battle that.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 28, 2017, 17:00:25 pm
Seems another good signing. I see in his interview that he sees himself playing upfront feeding off a target man. This would put him in direct competition with Waters who seems to have been impressive pre-season, could be a good battle that.

Maybe Waters can play in behind the strikers? We currently only have bowditch who plays there.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on July 28, 2017, 17:01:59 pm
We only have bowditch who JED has played there, there is a difference.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 28, 2017, 17:10:21 pm
Maybe Waters can play in behind the strikers? We currently only have bowditch who plays there.

I thought we had a few 'attacking midfielders' who can play in that position - Bowditch, Hoskins, Powell, Crooks and Kasim. Billy Waters also can quite easily fill that role. We have a versatile squad, players who can play in different positions. A managers dream I'm sure.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 28, 2017, 17:13:41 pm
I thought we had a few 'attacking midfielders' who can play in that position - Bowditch, Hoskins, Powell, Crooks and Kasim. Billy Waters also can quite easily fill that role. We have a versatile squad, players who can play in different positions. A managers dream I'm sure.

I think Kashm and Crooks are seen as more deep lying midfielders. Maybe JED sees JJOT playing as a no. 10, not my cup of tea but did use him in that role last season.

You're spot on about the squad, options everywhere, I wonder if we might just end up coming across a way of playing that brings the best out of our best players. If that happens we'll have a very successful season.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 28, 2017, 17:23:21 pm
I think Kashm and Crooks are seen as more deep lying midfielders. Maybe JED sees JJOT playing as a no. 10, not my cup of tea but did use him in that role last season.

You're spot on about the squad, options everywhere, I wonder if we might just end up coming across a way of playing that brings the best out of our best players. If that happens we'll have a very successful season.

Yes, they can play as deep midfield players but JED also said when they signed that they can also play further up as attacking midfield players.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 28, 2017, 18:15:46 pm
Yes, they can play as deep midfield players but JED also said when they signed that they can also play further up as attacking midfield players.

Cool, fair enough I hadn't seen that. Like with JJOT it wouldn't be my preference for them to play there but then I ain't the manager...for that we can all be grateful  ;D

I guess we also have the option of a flatter 3 in midfield as well, would make good use of the midfielders we have


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on July 29, 2017, 11:59:09 am
Think someone mentioned Ben Amos, now moved to Charlton.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on July 29, 2017, 12:28:45 pm
It has been well trailed but Woodman Jr looks to be the target 'keeper. This goes against what JED said about bringing in an "experienced" goalkeeper but the lad is highly rated.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 29, 2017, 12:55:50 pm
Still think if Revell goes to Mansfield or wherever, we will try and bring in Michael Smith on a free from Pompey.

Would be very happy with that and would complete our outfield signings...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on July 29, 2017, 13:00:22 pm
There is competition for places throughout (apart from in goal at present) but I don't think we should rush to discard Revell. He was outstanding for most of the first half of last season after which poor service, injury and family matters caused a drop in form.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on July 29, 2017, 13:12:29 pm
I rate Michael Smith quite highly but his goal scoring needs to improve significantly, much the same as Sam Hoskins in that respect.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 29, 2017, 13:27:44 pm
There seems to be some stigma related to Revell and one underlying reason why people want shot of him. He is one of only 4 players left (if you don't count Hanley) who were signed by Page. M.Taylor & Cornell have also come into some stick, while Phillips is the only one to really come away unscathed.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on July 29, 2017, 13:32:14 pm
I have never seen Revell give anything less than 100% wearing our shirt so to mark him down because he is one of Page's signings is ridiculous and completely out of order.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 29, 2017, 13:38:26 pm
I have never seen Revell give anything less than 100% wearing our shirt so to mark him down because he is one of Page's signings is ridiculous and completely out of order.

Hey man, Its not really out of order, and I'm not saying its a good reason. Its an underlying reason that people may not notice. But clearly a lot of fans really don't care if he's here or not. As you say he always gives 100% but thats not a reason either. Thats the bare minimum you should expect.


What other logic is there for getting rid of him? His age? He's to much like Richards? Why not get rid of him instead, he's older. He wasn't signed by Page though was he?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 29, 2017, 13:44:16 pm
Don't think Revell situation has anything to do with who signed him...

Just think he's the one striker we could afford to let go and I personally think if we did, Michael Smith is a younger better option than Revell, if only for his superb hold up/link up play...if Revell stays though I've no problem whatsoever with that as Rico needs competition in the target man role...

On another note, seems young Hanley has been bombed out by Poxford after his trial games...

Think he'll be paid off this week...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 29, 2017, 17:51:39 pm
Could the new goalkeeper be Jake Kean? Apparently in talks with an unnamed club. He is 26 years old 6ft 5, had various loan moves in his career so far. The latest one at Mansfield Town.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on July 30, 2017, 11:27:36 am
It could be Kean or any of a number of others. However, the indications are that we want to sign Woodman on loan from Newcastle for the season. Ideally, we would have had our target in place weeks ago but Premier League clubs can be slow in letting players out before the season begins. Whoever it is, I can only hope the wait has been worthwhile.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 30, 2017, 12:12:54 pm
Whoever it is will be better than Cornell so it can only be a positive that's not to say he is terrible but strengthening this area is key imo.. 


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 30, 2017, 12:28:24 pm
I heard yesterday a goalkeeper will sign on Tuesday after the expiry of his contract (expires 31/7). He apparently is earning £8k a week at his current club. It will be interesting to see if this turns out to be correct. I have no reason to disbelieve the information but guess we'll soon find out.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 30, 2017, 12:30:25 pm
Woodman looks likely to join hearts.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on July 30, 2017, 12:55:47 pm
I heard yesterday a goalkeeper will sign on Tuesday after the expiry of his contract (expires 31/7). He apparently is earning £8k a week at his current club. It will be interesting to see if this turns out to be correct. I have no reason to disbelieve the information but guess we'll soon find out.


Don't contracts always end on the 30th June in the summer? Thats a reason.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 30, 2017, 12:59:30 pm
I heard yesterday a goalkeeper will sign on Tuesday after the expiry of his contract (expires 31/7). He apparently is earning £8k a week at his current club. It will be interesting to see if this turns out to be correct. I have no reason to disbelieve the information but guess we'll soon find out.


Mark Bunn is/was out of contract and not sure if he signed a new one, I guess he would be on this sort of money and not the £18000 per week some people had reported.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 30, 2017, 13:13:01 pm
Don't contracts always end on the 30th June in the summer? Thats a reason.

No they don't. Sometimes contracts run until 31st July, I don't know why this is but it is known.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 30, 2017, 13:42:37 pm
Mark Bunn is/was out of contract and not sure if he signed a new one, I guess he would be on this sort of money and not the £18000 per week some people had reported.

Funny you should say that. In Aston Villa's last pre-season game against Watford Jed Steer played in goal, Bunn was on the bench. Therefore, doesn't look like Bunn will even be number 2 this season if he stays, with Sam Johnstone also on a seasons loan from Man Utd.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 30, 2017, 14:58:19 pm
Jed Steer was due to go out on loan believed to be heading towards Charlton before they signed Ben Moss..

But maybe Villa have had a change of heart..



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 30, 2017, 15:22:42 pm
Steve Evans (Mansfield town) has just been on Talk sport and he was taking about signing a league one striker... went on to say he is waiting on that club signing another forward player and said if they get him then the player will be brought for money as he is still under contract... He also said the league one club has serious ambitions this season

could this be Ravell??

Time will tell.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: OCoole on July 30, 2017, 15:33:53 pm
Steve Evans (Mansfield town) has just been on Talk sport and he was taking about signing a league one striker... went on to say he is waiting on that club signing another forward player and said if they get him then the player will be brought for money as he is still under contract... He also said the league one club has serious ambitions this season

could this be Ravel..

Time will tell.

Let's hope so eh?  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Topcob on July 30, 2017, 16:16:18 pm
Latest I've heard is that we are in for John Akinde!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 30, 2017, 16:24:35 pm
I reckon we need more fire power so I don't think we have have finished in the transfer market quite yet...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 30, 2017, 16:27:15 pm
Latest I've heard is that we are in for John Akinde!

Bollocks.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 30, 2017, 16:37:03 pm
Bollocks.
I wouldn't be so sure,he may well have heard it


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 30, 2017, 16:42:32 pm
I wouldn't be so sure,he may well have heard it

Bollocks that we are in for him.

He'd cost at least £500k.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 30, 2017, 16:44:30 pm
Bollocks that we are in for him.

He'd cost at least £500k.
I'm not saying we will sign him but I beleive the poster in question may have heard it


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 30, 2017, 16:46:15 pm
Latest I've heard is that we are in for John Akinde!

Michael Smith maybe, but only if Revell is on his way.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 30, 2017, 17:01:50 pm
I VERY highly doubt we're in for Akinde, he only signed a new 3 year deal in October last year. If we are in for him then the new investors are going to be showing some serious intent by smashing the transfer record.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 30, 2017, 17:11:33 pm
Steve Evans (Mansfield town) has just been on Talk sport and he was taking about signing a league one striker... went on to say he is waiting on that club signing another forward player and said if they get him then the player will be brought for money as he is still under contract... He also said the league one club has serious ambitions this season

could this be Ravell??

Time will tell.

Hopefully, we'll bring in Michael Smith on a free and offload Revs...

I have a feeling though Evans is after a Scunny striker, dependant on them re signing young Ivan on loan...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 30, 2017, 17:13:28 pm
Hopefully, we'll bring in Michael Smith on a free and offload Revs...

I have a feeling though Evans is after a Scunny striker, dependant on them re signing young Ivan on loan...
Or Michael smith if Portsmouth sign a new striker


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: the grumpy old man on July 30, 2017, 17:15:30 pm
They are saying on Stagsnet that Evans said they were after a young striker so hardly likely to be Revell.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: OCoole on July 30, 2017, 17:16:56 pm
Hopefully, we'll bring in Michael Smith on a free and offload Revs...

I have a feeling though Evans is after a Scunny striker, dependant on them re signing young Ivan on loan...

Not sure it is worth pursuing Smith.. Not bad but seemed to be a 'best of the slim pickings' kind of signing in January


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: BackOfTheNet on July 30, 2017, 17:22:30 pm
I don't really understand the bad feeling towards Revell. He was outstanding for us in the first half of last season prior to picking up his injury, after which he struggled for form a little, probably not surprising given the personal stuff going on with his dad passing away. He seems like a decent bloke and never gave less than 100% for us irrespective of form. Granted, he's very similar to Richards and I'd never play the two of them together, but the two of them are both getting on and are unlikely to be able to play in every match so they provide good cover for each other.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on July 30, 2017, 17:35:36 pm
I don't really understand the bad feeling towards Revell. He was outstanding for us in the first half of last season prior to picking up his injury, after which he struggled for form a little, probably not surprising given the personal stuff going on with his dad passing away. He seems like a decent bloke and never gave less than 100% for us irrespective of form. Granted, he's very similar to Richards and I'd never play the two of them together, but the two of them are both getting on and are unlikely to be able to play in every match so they provide good cover for each other.

This is exactly my view on Revell, the only problem I guess is that using him and Rico that way effectively means they need to be on first team wages between them for that to be cost effective.

Maybe, with the new investment they are.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 30, 2017, 17:45:54 pm
I don't mind Revell, but he does just flick the ball on aimlessly sometimes. I don't know if that is the fault of his strike partner for not reading his flick on or if he just flicks it hoping someone will get on the end of it.

However, Rico at least attempts to bring others into the game with more directed flicks or hold up play.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 30, 2017, 18:12:14 pm
They are saying on Stagsnet that Evans said they were after a young striker so hardly likely to be Revell.

listen to the talk sport pod cast of Steve Evans... was between 3-6pm today he didn't state age but it sounded very much like us he was talking about.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 30, 2017, 18:30:27 pm
listen to the talk sport pod cast of Steve Evans... was between 3-6pm today he didn't state age but it sounded very much like us he was talking about.

According to the Mansfield website, he wants two strikers, one permanent and one on loan. The permanent will involve a fee and they are hoping to sort something early this week and have been working on it all weekend.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 30, 2017, 19:04:32 pm
Fee involved.... so i can see him going for a proven Striker.... he will be desperate to get promoted.

Like i said a long shot by possible.   


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: mr3teas on July 30, 2017, 19:08:21 pm
Didn't Revell play under Steve Evans at Rotherham if so possibility he could be going there


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 30, 2017, 19:08:41 pm
Fee involved.... so i can see him going for a proven Striker.... he will be desperate to get promoted.

Like i said a long shot by possible.   

Well the word 'fee' wasn't mentioned but the word 'bid' was. Read into that what you will.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 30, 2017, 19:09:10 pm
We'd need another striker if Revell does leave wouldn't We?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 30, 2017, 19:10:12 pm
Didn't Revell play under Steve Evans at Rotherham if so possibility he could be going there

Steve loves Alex and his young family...  ;D

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9638369/evans-farewell-to-revell


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 30, 2017, 19:10:33 pm
Didn't Revell play under Steve Evans at Rotherham if so possibility he could be going there

Yes he did.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 30, 2017, 19:13:34 pm
We'd need another striker if Revell does leave wouldn't We?

That was what Evans was saying on Talksport.... He is waiting on a club to sign a "player" and then that will release the "player" he wants to sign.... 


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 30, 2017, 19:15:57 pm
That was what Evans was saying on Talksport.... He is waiting on a club to sign a "player" and then that will release the "player" he wants to sign.... 

Maybe we've already got that striker in - Chris Long?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: itsme on July 30, 2017, 19:18:22 pm
Do you really think he would have started Revell yesterday if he is off this week


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 30, 2017, 19:19:01 pm
Maybe....

I just don't see Revell playing a major part this season and he must be on some good money.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 30, 2017, 19:21:02 pm
Do you really think he would have started Revell yesterday if he is off this week


Cornell did  :P


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 30, 2017, 19:24:14 pm
The only stumbling block would be the travelling distance. He moved here to be closer to his family in Cambridge. So, instead of 55 miles read 100 miles approximately.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 30, 2017, 19:25:31 pm
He moved here for the 2 year contract is my guess. ;)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 30, 2017, 19:53:42 pm
Weirdly he's being linked to Grimsby on Twitter too.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 30, 2017, 19:57:02 pm
Weirdly he's being linked to Grimsby on Twitter too.

Russell Slade managed him at Leyton Orient & Cardiff.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 30, 2017, 19:57:49 pm
Russell Slade managed him at Leyton Orient & Cardiff.

This is no longer weird. Thanks


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 31, 2017, 07:48:37 am
I am also amazed he is still at Barnet.  if the money was there i would be signing this guy in a heart beat.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4728514/MARTIN-ALLEN-Championship-clubs-sign-John-Akinde.html


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 31, 2017, 09:48:39 am
JED today: "John-Joe O'Toole, Brendan Moloney and Shaun McWilliams will step up their training this week and they are not too far away.”


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cordwainer2 on July 31, 2017, 09:49:32 am
It seems that several Div 1 clubs are in for Ivan Toney on loan.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on July 31, 2017, 10:53:01 am
JED today: "John-Joe O'Toole, Brendan Moloney and Shaun McWilliams will step up their training this week and they are not too far away.”

none of them will play on saturday then


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 31, 2017, 11:21:18 am
It seems that several Div 1 clubs are in for Ivan Toney on loan.

Supposed to be re-signing for Scunny shortly.

Although I've just seen that Wigan are also interested in him now too.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 31, 2017, 13:11:31 pm
Looks like Cornell will be in goal on Saturday then according to Jeremy Casey.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on July 31, 2017, 13:40:44 pm
Mansfield being linked with a move for Plymouth striker Jordan Slew now.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: BackOfTheNet on July 31, 2017, 13:44:02 pm
Looks like Cornell will be in goal on Saturday then according to Jeremy Casey.

Yeah, apparently Bunny has picked up an injury.  :P


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Mathius on July 31, 2017, 14:04:33 pm
We are looking at Luke Coddington from Huddersfield.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 31, 2017, 14:26:45 pm
We are looking at Luke Coddington from Huddersfield.
THE Luke coddington.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: WasRambo on July 31, 2017, 14:58:23 pm
I just did a quick google on Coddington and it says he's 1.81m tall

In old money that's 5 foot 9. That must be the shortest keeper in the FL


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on July 31, 2017, 15:11:06 pm
I just did a quick google on Coddington and it says he's 1.81m tall

In old money that's 5 foot 9. That must be the shortest keeper in the FL
Sweet Jesus he's played 5 games in his entire career, letting in 2 goals per game, absolutely no way.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on July 31, 2017, 15:14:09 pm
Sweet Jesus he's played 5 games in his entire career, letting in 2 goals per game, absolutely no way.

Sound like a wind up Manny?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 31, 2017, 15:21:16 pm
Mansfield being linked with a move for Plymouth striker Jordan Slew now.

He's been on trial with them for weeks. They're not offering him anything...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 31, 2017, 15:22:50 pm
1.81 in old money is 5'11",an inch smaller than Bunny?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on July 31, 2017, 15:24:33 pm
Sound like a wind up Manny?
Sure does Evers.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on July 31, 2017, 15:35:17 pm
We are looking at Luke Coddington from Huddersfield.

Would rather have Cornell in goal, at least he has some experience.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on July 31, 2017, 15:41:38 pm
Coddington to come in as the number two?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on July 31, 2017, 15:44:05 pm
Coddington to come in as the number two?

Would be okay with that if there is no "experienced" keeper available.

David Martin is still available, he is certainly experienced but I think we would have signed him by now of that is who JE was looking at.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on July 31, 2017, 15:45:18 pm
Coddington to come in as the number two?

With the amount already invested in the outfield players this Summer, I find it somewhat bizarre we've STILL not got a decent number one in...

Martin from MK still hasn't been snapped up so surely he'd do as an experienced stopper with Cornell as number 2?  ???


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Onetouch on July 31, 2017, 16:00:35 pm
How do we know that David Martin hasnt rejected an offer from us, as he thinks he can get a deal with a championship club being a well paided No.2 like Bunny?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 31, 2017, 16:35:14 pm
With the amount already invested in the outfield players this Summer, I find it somewhat bizarre we've STILL not got a decent number one in...

Martin from MK still hasn't been snapped up so surely he'd do as an experienced stopper with Cornell as number 2?  ???

Got to agree with this, I really don't want to be critical - there's more than enough negativity on here as it is - but we've made a bit of a mess of recruiting a keeper this summer. To get to 4 days from the start of the season still no nearer signing a keeper or even seemingly no nearer even identifying our preferred target (we're still looking at 3 or 4 apparently) is far from ideal. What if Cornell gets injured or sent off on Saturday - I know goff played well against AFC rushden but playing league one is a slightly different prospect.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on July 31, 2017, 16:36:41 pm
Got to agree with this, I really don't want to be critical - there's more than enough negativity on here as it is - but we've made a bit of a mess of recruiting a keeper this summer. To get to 4 days from the start of the season still no nearer signing a keeper or even seemingly no nearer even identifying our preferred target (we're still looking at 3 or 4 apparently) is far from ideal. What if Cornell gets injured or sent off on Saturday - I know goff played well against AFC rushden but playing league one is a slightly different prospect.

Still, we've had worse pre seasons eh!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on July 31, 2017, 17:00:30 pm
Got to agree with this, I really don't want to be critical - there's more than enough negativity on here as it is - but we've made a bit of a mess of recruiting a keeper this summer. To get to 4 days from the start of the season still no nearer signing a keeper or even seemingly no nearer even identifying our preferred target (we're still looking at 3 or 4 apparently) is far from ideal. What if Cornell gets injured or sent off on Saturday - I know goff played well against AFC rushden but playing league one is a slightly different prospect.

We haven't made a mess of anything. KT has stated it had been frustrating but the ones we are are after won't be released from there parent clubs until they get there players in. JE has been after a particular goalkeeper and is willing to wait until he is available.

To say we have made a mess of it when you don't know the facts Is ridiculous. Just because a keeper hasn't been signed in the time frame you think he ought to have been


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2677 on July 31, 2017, 17:07:00 pm
Got to agree with this, I really don't want to be critical - there's more than enough negativity on here as it is - but we've made a bit of a mess of recruiting a keeper this summer. To get to 4 days from the start of the season still no nearer signing a keeper or even seemingly no nearer even identifying our preferred target (we're still looking at 3 or 4 apparently) is far from ideal. What if Cornell gets injured or sent off on Saturday - I know goff played well against AFC rushden but playing league one is a slightly different prospect.
For what it's worth, I was told on Friday that we would be signing a keeper tomorrow. No idea if that has since fallen through, but the news was from a source that I'd regard as reliable.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: corno_ntfc on July 31, 2017, 17:20:50 pm
Would be okay with that if there is no "experienced" keeper available.

David Martin is still available, he is certainly experienced but I think we would have signed him by now of that is who JE was looking at.

Recent video from Kelvin suggests the 'keepers are not signed, because their club has business to conclude first, so can't see Martin being one of the options because he is a free agent.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 31, 2017, 17:26:31 pm
We haven't made a mess of anything. KT has stated it had been frustrating but the ones we are are after won't be released from there parent clubs until they get there players in. JE has been after a particular goalkeeper and is willing to wait until he is available.

To say we have made a mess of it when you don't know the facts Is ridiculous. Just because a keeper hasn't been signed in the time frame you think he ought to have been

I do take your point to an extent but call me old fashioned but I like to see the squad together for at least part of pre season and at the very least by the first game of the season.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: bpcobbler on July 31, 2017, 17:29:04 pm
Coddington it is then, but Cornell will start Saturday... 


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 31, 2017, 17:37:57 pm
If it is this Coddington then that is also ridiculous.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 31, 2017, 17:48:34 pm
Coddington it is then, but Cornell will start Saturday... 

Hold your horses, where is your source - as far as I was aware it is a completely unsubstantiated rumour? Like Neil says if we have been waiting for this guy then it is pretty ridiculous - goalkeeper is a pretty important position.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: bpcobbler on July 31, 2017, 18:10:32 pm
Spoke with a squad member earlier... (my source)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2995 on July 31, 2017, 18:15:41 pm
Spoke with a squad member earlier... (my source)
Underwhelming and I doubt it


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 31, 2017, 19:14:36 pm
For what it's worth, I was told on Friday that we would be signing a keeper tomorrow. No idea if that has since fallen through, but the news was from a source that I'd regard as reliable.

That's the same as I was told on Saturday.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 31, 2017, 19:15:11 pm
That's the same as I was told on Saturday.

Did they say who?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 31, 2017, 19:19:17 pm
I heard yesterday a goalkeeper will sign on Tuesday after the expiry of his contract (expires 31/7). He apparently is earning £8k a week at his current club. It will be interesting to see if this turns out to be correct. I have no reason to disbelieve the information but guess we'll soon find out.


As per what I said yesterday, wasn't told a name.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on July 31, 2017, 19:23:23 pm
As per what I said yesterday, wasn't told a name.

But, did they give a name?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on July 31, 2017, 19:31:52 pm
But, did they give a name?

No, I wasn't told a name.

But if it turns out to be correct it rules out David Martin. This Coddington bloke signed a one year contract at Huddersfield on 20th July last year with an option of a second year. This contract may have started from 1st August but I can't imagine he would be on £8k a week.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on July 31, 2017, 19:32:22 pm
Coddy the cobbler?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on July 31, 2017, 19:54:11 pm
Mark Bunn is now out with a knee injury.  So were we looking to loan him in big this has now fallen through?



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 31, 2017, 20:04:25 pm
Mark Bunn is now out with a knee injury.  So were we looking to loan him in big this has now fallen through?



Who knows - your guess is as good as any, having said that KT didn't say that our target had got injured just that we're waiting on the parent club. One thing's for sure if we've gone from bunn to coddington it's going from the sublime to the ridiculous.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest49 on July 31, 2017, 20:29:57 pm
I think some people have gone a tad OTT on both Bunn and Cornell. It appears than Bunn is Gordon Banks and Cornell is one of the cleaners playing between the sticks.
No disrespect to the young lad but Cornell does need some stronger competition. However, the poor guy is on a hiding to nothing. The early season boo boy? 



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest48 on July 31, 2017, 20:48:33 pm
Coddy the cobbler?
I've heard he's going to Fleetwood.





 :)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2995 on July 31, 2017, 20:54:08 pm
I think there will be a surprise addition by the end of the window .... and I think Revell will go out


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on July 31, 2017, 20:56:08 pm
I think there will be a surprise addition by the end of the window .... and I think Revell will go out

Especially if we get off to a bad start.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on August 01, 2017, 08:52:07 am
I think there will be a surprise addition by the end of the window .... and I think Revell will go out

Agreed. I can see someone like Forrester coming in on deadline day.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on August 01, 2017, 09:57:03 am
Agreed. I can see someone like Forrester coming in on deadline day.

i would assume it would be more like for like if revell goes


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: WasRambo on August 01, 2017, 11:56:55 am
Is is just me or does anyone else think Long should be a starter, regardless or whether we go 1 or 2 up top?

Revell seems done in and much as I love Rico, he may be better coming on last 20

Either way, not sure we need more forward options. In fact, i'd go as far as to say the squad looks strong all over, with the exception of a proven, quality keeper...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on August 01, 2017, 12:06:55 pm
Granted I've only seen long play once but he definitely has something about him so I agree he has to start as he gives us something different. Rico waters long up top for me.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: WasRambo on August 01, 2017, 12:11:01 pm
Rico was a 1 in 2 man in L2 in his prime. He still has something to offer but his best years are behind him and this is L1. He'll be 1 in 3.5 at best I reckon.

I just have a feeling about Long. Young but not too young, he has experience and the fact he's still with Burnley at 25, there has to be something there. I genuinely can see him doing really well this season.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lordjord on August 01, 2017, 12:13:18 pm
Rico was a 1 in 2 man in L2 in his prime. He still has something to offer but his best years are behind him and this is L1. He'll be 1 in 3.5 at best I reckon.

I just have a feeling about Long. Young but not too young, he has experience and the fact he's still with Burnley at 25, there has to be something there. I genuinely can see him doing really well this season.

hes only 22..


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on August 01, 2017, 12:23:16 pm
hes only 22..

 ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on August 01, 2017, 13:30:22 pm
I heard yesterday a goalkeeper will sign on Tuesday after the expiry of his contract (expires 31/7). He apparently is earning £8k a week at his current club. It will be interesting to see if this turns out to be correct. I have no reason to disbelieve the information but guess we'll soon find out.


What time is he signing then?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on August 01, 2017, 13:38:37 pm
What time is he signing then?

I passed on some information, I also said it would be interesting to see if it turns out to be correct.

If something does happen today there is still plenty of time left in the day, but don't hold your breath.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: WasRambo on August 01, 2017, 14:25:07 pm
;D

Cheers for the correction.

Is it just me or does anyone else think that Long looks about 25.........


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 01, 2017, 14:43:09 pm
I think it's pretty clear from JED's latest interview that David Martin is still one of the goalkeeper targets - there's a hint that he's still playing the field looking for a team as high up as he can.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on August 01, 2017, 15:00:30 pm
I think it's pretty clear from JED's latest interview that David Martin is still one of the goalkeeper targets

How do you work that out?  ???


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on August 01, 2017, 15:37:40 pm
How do you work that out?  ???

I think it's because he said there are experienced goalkeepers still unattached... Which kinda makes sense I guess


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on August 01, 2017, 18:07:49 pm
I think it's pretty clear from JED's latest interview that David Martin is still one of the goalkeeper targets - there's a hint that he's still playing the field looking for a team as high up as he can.

I'm someone might suggest he's talking about Rob Green....


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on August 01, 2017, 18:29:09 pm
Cheers for the correction.

Is it just me or does anyone else think that Long looks about 25.........

I thought he looked about a 22yr old with a somewhat stern look about him. That look may well put some goal keepers off - hopefully ;)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on August 01, 2017, 18:41:52 pm
Looks like that Coddington chap is in goal tonight v Corby.

Mind you, according to the team sheet so is Leon Lovejob and Rahim Handley.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on August 01, 2017, 18:53:08 pm
How mnay mitaskes cn u sport?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 01, 2017, 18:58:13 pm
Looks like that Coddington chap is in goal tonight v Corby.

Mind you, according to the team sheet so is Leon Lovejob and Rahim Handley.

Hopefully we're just running the rule over coddington with a view to him being one of the young prospects that JED and KT said the Chinese money would allow us to bring in and he's not the long term solution to the goalkeeping situation.  Also how come this friendly has gone under the radar - no mention on our official twitter? Another observation - if George smith is playing tonight it could suggest he'll not be starting on Saturday.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tabasco Kid on August 01, 2017, 19:13:25 pm
I wasnt aware that there was a game on tonight, but apparently were winning 1-0. Young Joe again. Or Giuseppe as Corby tweets call him.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on August 01, 2017, 19:14:10 pm
1-1 now


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on August 01, 2017, 19:18:54 pm
Think it was a hastily arranged game hence the lack of comms.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on August 01, 2017, 19:24:18 pm
1-2 up again.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on August 01, 2017, 19:34:45 pm
We know 4 players who won't start Saturday. Phillips, Smith, Iaciofano and Lobjoit plus Goff as well. Oh... and Hanley.

Then add to that the five injured players Moloney, O'Toole, McWilliams, Hoskins and Foley.

Doesn't take much to work out the starting line up.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on August 01, 2017, 19:38:38 pm
Lovejob  ;D has made it 3-1


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 01, 2017, 19:54:13 pm
We know 4 players who won't start Saturday. Phillips, Smith, Iaciofano and Lobjoit plus Goff as well. Oh... and Hanley.

Then add to that the five injured players Moloney, O'Toole, McWilliams, Hoskins and Foley.

Doesn't take much to work out the starting line up.

I agree - particularly the midfield almost picks itself and it is a concern that crooks has only played 2 lots of 45 minutes so it's doubtful that he will be able to last the 90.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on August 01, 2017, 19:55:38 pm
We know 4 players who won't start Saturday. Phillips, Smith, Iaciofano and Lobjoit plus Goff as well. Oh... and Hanley.

Then add to that the five injured players Moloney, O'Toole, McWilliams, Hoskins and Foley.

Doesn't take much to work out the starting line up.

What?

https://twitter.com/corbytownfc/status/892450744061886464


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest49 on August 01, 2017, 20:20:53 pm
Yes, clearly a squad of 25 isn't enough, although to be fair the Shrews have 30. They have us outnumbered.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 01, 2017, 20:25:18 pm
Yes, clearly a squad of 25 isn't enough, although to be fair the Shrews have 30. They have us outnumbered.

No ones saying that a squad of 25 is too small but when you look at the breakdown of absentees that TP provided and then factor in that crooks and Pierre can't be fully match fit it does raise slight concerns.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tabasco Kid on August 01, 2017, 20:27:32 pm
4-1 philips.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on August 01, 2017, 20:33:40 pm
What?

https://twitter.com/corbytownfc/status/892450744061886464

What do I have to explain?

The 4 players in tonights team plus Goff and the injured players more than likely won't start Saturday. Therefore, we can probably work out what the team will be.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ralap on August 01, 2017, 20:35:46 pm
Powell looked a touch cumbersome as a wing back on Saturday. I think I'd prefer Phillips there.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest49 on August 01, 2017, 20:45:21 pm
No ones saying that a squad of 25 is too small but when you look at the breakdown of absentees that TP provided and then factor in that crooks and Pierre can't be fully match fit it does raise slight concerns.

I don't see that anyone involved tonight is automatically ruled out of contention for Saturday, certainly from the squad altogether. It's only Tuesday.
As for match fitness etc, that's only going to come from playing. I'd be more concerned about the sheer volume of players we have needing time to gel. JJOT is the biggest loss.
I dread to think of some of the reaction if we lose the first couple. We could be slow starters but it's a long season.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on August 01, 2017, 20:45:29 pm
Final score was Corby 2 Cobblers 5 - Lobjoit (2), Iaciofano, Phillips & Irwin the scorers.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 01, 2017, 20:50:44 pm
Powell looked a touch cumbersome as a wing back on Saturday. I think I'd prefer Phillips there.

I agree, unless JED has a major change of mind Powell will be playing right wing back on Saturday - if I was Shrewsbury's manager I'd be targeting him all afternoon defensively. Of course if Powell manages to impose himself he could push their left midfielder/lb back but it is a bit of a g@mble.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on August 01, 2017, 20:51:58 pm
Club called it the "development squad"


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: OldStratfordCobbler on August 01, 2017, 21:10:42 pm
I wonder if LL played in his favoured role tonight i.e centre forward? If he did hopefully the 2 goals might sway JED to regularly him play in that position. 62 goals last season speaks volumes!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on August 01, 2017, 22:06:05 pm
Loan out Lovejob for 3 months to a confence club and see if can hit double figures.. if he does well put him in the team.  8)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tom on August 01, 2017, 23:31:14 pm
Most of the comments right now (youtube etc) about a goalkeeper are about bringing in competition, rather than a first choice.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on August 02, 2017, 05:53:33 am
Most of the comments right now (youtube etc) about a goalkeeper are about bringing in competition, rather than a first choice.

I think that's JE being tactful and not knocking Cornell's confidence too much by saying he will definitely be replaced. By 1st Sept we will definitely have a new number one though and not somebody just to challenge Cornell.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tom on August 02, 2017, 06:25:42 am
I think that's JE being tactful and not knocking Cornell's confidence too much by saying he will definitely be replaced. By 1st Sept we will definitely have a new number one though and not somebody just to challenge Cornell.

Let's hope you're right :)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on August 02, 2017, 07:37:56 am
I wonder if LL played in his favoured role tonight i.e centre forward? If he did hopefully the 2 goals might sway JED to regularly him play in that position. 62 goals last season speaks volumes!

I hope so, can't really find much about the game other than the funniest team sheet I have ever seen (see Twitter on the Corby Town page).


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: WasRambo on August 02, 2017, 10:19:45 am
1.81 in old money is 5'11",an inch smaller than Bunny?

Correct, conversion came out at 5.93 feet (even though i asked feet and inches) and I read it as 5 ft 9 but yes, 5 foot 11. Not big by todays standards but not (as) tiny either


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: OCoole on August 02, 2017, 13:29:35 pm
I think that's JE being tactful and not knocking Cornell's confidence too much by saying he will definitely be replaced. By 1st Sept we will definitely have a new number one though and not somebody just to challenge Cornell.

You're spot on, and as with with the rest of the post-investment transfers I think we will be pleasantly surprised with the outcome  :)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on August 02, 2017, 14:30:27 pm
Robert Green??


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on August 02, 2017, 14:32:28 pm
Robert Green??

Can't see it...

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11065/10807355/robert-green-to-stay-with-leeds-for-12-more-months (http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11065/10807355/robert-green-to-stay-with-leeds-for-12-more-months)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on August 02, 2017, 14:43:05 pm
Can't see it...

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11065/10807355/robert-green-to-stay-with-leeds-for-12-more-months (http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11065/10807355/robert-green-to-stay-with-leeds-for-12-more-months)

No longer first choice, at 37 he won't want to be sitting on the bench. Friends and previously worked with our goalkeeping coach. Maybe, waiting for them to sign a backup keeper. 


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 02, 2017, 14:52:34 pm
Talking of goalkeepers, Shrewsbury have sold their first choice to Blackburn today's.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: BackOfTheNet on August 02, 2017, 15:37:33 pm
No longer first choice, at 37 he won't want to be sitting on the bench. Friends and previously worked with our goalkeeping coach. Maybe, waiting for them to sign a backup keeper. 

I'd be delighted to see it as it would be a massive coup, even at 37, however as he's been linked to the likes of Arsenal, Middlesbrough and Sunderland over the summer I can't see it. Then again, he will have made his money by now and you never know, he might fancy ending his career working with his mate and getting a last hurrah in on the pitch rather than sitting on a bench waiting for someone to get injured or sent off....


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on August 02, 2017, 20:28:30 pm
So from the open forum, been chasing two keepers all summer, can't be released by clubs yet because one has a contract issue to sort out with their current club and the other is held back due to a keeper at his current club having a knock. They want one of those two and it will be a loan.

Coddington is a backup although JE did say if he had league experience he would have signed him.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 02, 2017, 20:56:11 pm
So from the open forum, been chasing two keepers all summer, can't be released by clubs yet because one has a contract issue to sort out with their current club and the other is held back due to a keeper at his current club having a knock. They want one of those two and it will be a loan.

Coddington is a backup although JE did say if he had league experience he would have signed him.

Let the guessing games continue! He did say that the keepers he is after on loan have league experience which I would assume rules woodman out? After finding out about bunn's injury it makes you wonder about Jed steer at villa but again he's not massively experienced. JED also said that once the keeper is in that is it as far as additions go - I guess that could change if say revell went.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on August 02, 2017, 21:05:22 pm
I've basically got no clue!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on August 02, 2017, 22:04:06 pm
Why would one of the keepers need to resolve a contract issue at his current club before he's allowed to join us on loan? Unless, the keeper in question, is negotiating a new long term contract with them before they release him...that could point to Freddy Woodman perhaps...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ectonteynfan on August 02, 2017, 22:12:56 pm
Has Freddie got the league experience stopping us signing Coddington


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Razor on August 02, 2017, 22:37:11 pm
Woodman has made 27 professional appearances, Coddington has made 5 all in non-league.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Stig on August 02, 2017, 23:23:27 pm
One of the goalkeepers we are looking at is Adam Legzdins from Birmingham City.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2995 on August 03, 2017, 06:26:51 am
So from the clues last night , who are we looking at in goal ?
I think it rules out Woodman personally .
He did say it's someone with experience at this level


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on August 03, 2017, 07:47:00 am
So from the clues last night , who are we looking at in goal ?
I think it rules out Woodman personally .
He did say it's someone with experience at this level

A goalkeeper sorting contractual issues? This can only mean Mark Bunn will 100% be making his homecoming....

But in all seriousness, he basically said Coddington is our complete backup option which is a positive. I'd expect someone more senior to arrive given the anticipated quality of the other signings.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: roade cobbler on August 03, 2017, 08:41:32 am
He also said it will be a season long loan so that rules out Martin.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on August 03, 2017, 08:54:27 am
A goalkeeper sorting contractual issues? This can only mean Mark Bunn will 100% be making his homecoming....

But in all seriousness, he basically said Coddington is our complete backup option which is a positive. I'd expect someone more senior to arrive given the anticipated quality of the other signings.

Not quite, Coddington's lack of league experience rules him out. Clearly liked the player tho'.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on August 03, 2017, 09:32:55 am
One of the goalkeepers we are looking at is Adam Legzdins from Birmingham City.

Think this rumour was put on here a few weeks ago, this is the one that made the most sense to me, I'd be quite happy with it too.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lordjord on August 03, 2017, 12:03:15 pm
If Connor Ripley is still available could see him being looked at. Was ace for Oldham on loan last year, had league 1 experience.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on August 03, 2017, 12:47:57 pm
If Connor Ripley is still available could see him being looked at. Was ace for Oldham on loan last year, had league 1 experience.

http://www.owtb.co.uk/index.php?/topic/49775-ripley-still-a-possibility/

Very highly rated. Without doing too much digging... I believe Oldham are currently without a senior goalkeeper two days before the season is about to start  ;D ;D



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: BirdyNTFC on August 04, 2017, 17:50:52 pm
Oldham have signed Ben Wilson from Cardiff on a 6 month loan.

Can't see them going for Ripley if that's the case. Maybe he's 1 of the 2 JED mentioned?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on August 04, 2017, 18:26:50 pm
Oldham have signed Ben Wilson from Cardiff on a 6 month loan.

Can't see them going for Ripley if that's the case. Maybe he's 1 of the 2 JED mentioned?

Does that fit in with what JE said at the open forum? Are any of Middlesbrough's goalkeepers injured?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ectonteynfan on August 04, 2017, 19:43:49 pm
He could be the one sorting out his contract


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ectonteynfan on August 04, 2017, 19:44:44 pm
He was also at Motherwell the year before last


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Stig on August 04, 2017, 19:57:51 pm
Adam Legzdins to sign on loan early next week.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ectonteynfan on August 04, 2017, 20:35:51 pm
How certain are u


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Stig on August 04, 2017, 21:12:19 pm
Lets just see  :)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ectonteynfan on August 04, 2017, 21:47:09 pm
So not got a clue in other words


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on August 04, 2017, 23:49:38 pm
Legzdins is who they've always wanted, I believe.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on August 05, 2017, 07:36:14 am
I find it strange that we start the season with a goalkeeping deficiency. We didn't have too much difficulty in signing 4 centre backs and filling other positions.  All I can say is that whoever we are after must be good.  In the meantime good luck to Cornell!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on August 05, 2017, 09:40:32 am
But if you are looking to bring in an experienced keeper on loan, and that was always the plan, then you are beholden to the other club deciding when to release the player. So there always was going to be a delay. If they had been looking to sign a goalkeeper on a permanent deal they would have gone for Dave Martin weeks ago, and I am sure they would have got him.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on August 06, 2017, 12:57:28 pm
During yesterdays coverage on BBC Northampton they said Freddie Woodman was the goalkeeper rumoured to be coming in on loan. Andy Peaks who was helping with commentary also said that was the name he'd heard mentioned. The other keeper could well be Jed Steer at Aston Villa, on the bench yesterday due to Mark Bunn having a knock - JED confirmed one of the keepers are required by their club at the open forum.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: jamie-brett on August 07, 2017, 13:28:14 pm
After watching the forum JE said the goalkeeper has League 1 experience and some kind of contract thing to sort. I wonder if it will be Joe Lumley from QPR - Played for Bristol Rovers from January last season and maybe the contract part is because we are playing them tomorrow. Bit like the Nytanga transfer last season


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Insider on August 07, 2017, 13:51:00 pm
During yesterdays coverage on BBC Northampton they said Freddie Woodman was the goalkeeper rumoured to be coming in on loan. Andy Peaks who was helping with commentary also said that was the name he'd heard mentioned. The other keeper could well be Jed Steer at Aston Villa, on the bench yesterday due to Mark Bunn having a knock - JED confirmed one of the keepers are required by their club at the open forum.

Everton (and Palace) apparently both after Woodman now after Hearts said they'd have him on a loan.  This is one move I cannot see happening.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 07, 2017, 21:31:33 pm
It's definitely not Connor ripley either, signed a new 3 year deal at Middlesbrough and gone out for a season loan to burton - I wonder if this was the keeper with contractual issues that we were waiting on?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: pattcobb on August 08, 2017, 06:07:15 am
It's definitely not Connor ripley either, signed a new 3 year deal at Middlesbrough and gone out for a season loan to burton - I wonder if this was the keeper with contractual issues that we were waiting on?
Honest truth I think it's now a bit of a debacle. KT and the money men will be getting itchy and looking for an excuse to sack JED if we don't start well. This pondering over a goalie, which makes his statement about competition for all places a bit farcical, will not have gone down too well.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on August 08, 2017, 08:01:05 am
Everton (and Palace) apparently both after Woodman now after Hearts said they'd have him on a loan.  This is one move I cannot see happening.

why would everton spend £30m on pickford, then get a newcastle youngster in on loan!?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on August 08, 2017, 08:19:46 am
why would everton spend £30m on pickford, then get a newcastle youngster in on loan!?


They (and palace) want him permanently. It's hearts who want him on loan.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on August 08, 2017, 14:30:39 pm
We can put the Adam Legzdins rumour to bed, he's set to sign for Burnley....


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on August 08, 2017, 14:43:58 pm
We can put the Adam Legzdins rumour to bed, he's set to sign for Burnley....

Yep, all the names we've been linked with are all signing elsewhere.

David Martin is still available, don't know if Jon McLaughlin is also still available - he was on trial at Hull recently. Maybe, Robert Green is sorting his situation out at Leeds and will then join.

Running out of possibilities aren't we?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 08, 2017, 14:48:43 pm
It's all gone very quiet again - our local media seem to have forgotten to ask JED what the latest news is. Does this mean that we're going to end up with coddington by default - not exactly the experienced keeper we were after.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2677 on August 08, 2017, 14:53:28 pm
Can't help thinking we should have tied a decent keeper down early, instead of holding out for someone who was deemed as being that little bit better and ending up with nothing.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on August 08, 2017, 14:58:00 pm
I don't for the life of me understand why we haven't signed either Martin or McLaughlin. Both experienced goalkeepers at this level, the only reason I can think is that we tried to sign them but they turned us down. JED did say he's had some disappointments during his search for a keeper.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: fwalden on August 08, 2017, 15:02:14 pm
Honestly, after witnessing our performance on Saturday, a keeper is the least of our problems. Granted Cornell isn't the best keeper out there but he's fairly solid for the time being. The result tonight is completely irrelevant, genuinely, the most important thing is the performance. JED needs to put a team out who are capable of 1) putting more than 3 passes together 2) have more in their armoury than just punting aimless balls up to Rico/Revell/Long (delete as appropriate) and 3) inspire his midfielders to do something with the ball in possession. If he can achieve even one of these then this will be significant progress from Saturday and also give us confidence that JED has some sort of tactical brain. My concern is that I think he's a few sandwiches short of a picnic.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on August 08, 2017, 15:13:21 pm
Honestly, after witnessing our performance on Saturday, a keeper is the least of our problems. Granted Cornell isn't the best keeper out there but he's fairly solid for the time being. The result tonight is completely irrelevant, genuinely, the most important thing is the performance. JED needs to put a team out who are capable of 1) putting more than 3 passes together 2) have more in their armoury than just punting aimless balls up to Rico/Revell/Long (delete as appropriate) and 3) inspire his midfielders to do something with the ball in possession. If he can achieve even one of these then this will be significant progress from Saturday and also give us confidence that JED has some sort of tactical brain. My concern is that I think he's a few sandwiches short of a picnic.

Wrong mate, yes we do have other concerns across the pitch, but the goal keeping situation needs sorting, the longer its on its no good for anyone and Cornell is not the answer, he is not good enough!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on August 08, 2017, 15:17:48 pm
The reason you need a quality goalkeeper is simple. Have a quality keeper and it will gain you x amount of points a season. On the other hand have a less competent keeper and it will cost you x amount of points during the course of a season.

In short a goalkeeper is a very important position.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on August 08, 2017, 15:45:09 pm
It's a little ridiculous. I have to say we don't seem particularly prepared for the season, this is partly down to the investment which moved the goalposts.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on August 08, 2017, 16:21:36 pm
Yep, all the names we've been linked with are all signing elsewhere.

In all fairness though the only place I've seen us linked with any particular keeper is on here, a vague Woodman rumour aside.

I agree that the situation is getting a little concerning but just because names that have been plucked out on here have gone elsewhere doesn't mean we're running out of options. There's a lot of keepers with league experience available for loan.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Saint Cobbler on August 08, 2017, 17:04:11 pm
Honestly, after witnessing our performance on Saturday, a keeper is the least of our problems. Granted Cornell isn't the best keeper out there but he's fairly solid for the time being. The result tonight is completely irrelevant, genuinely, the most important thing is the performance. JED needs to put a team out who are capable of 1) putting more than 3 passes together 2) have more in their armoury than just punting aimless balls up to Rico/Revell/Long (delete as appropriate) and 3) inspire his midfielders to do something with the ball in possession. If he can achieve even one of these then this will be significant progress from Saturday and also give us confidence that JED has some sort of tactical brain. My concern is that I think he's a few sandwiches short of a picnic.
Agreed. I'm sure we have all been happy with the pedigree of players brought in recently (though a goalie would be nice). If they can't be moulded into a decent footballing side then I'm afraid this must be down to one man.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on August 08, 2017, 17:35:46 pm
We were told as far back as January that Smith and the club were miles part on new contract terms and the club has had all these months to identify and sign a new No. 1 'keeper.  The failure to do so is ridiculous.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on August 08, 2017, 17:46:38 pm
Now we have this investment, could this have changed the options? We can now look at talented young/good aged contracted players at L2/Conference teams no?

I was thinking in the style of Will Norris at Cambridge, but I've just noticed he signed for Wolves.

Im sure someone more knowledgable will know of some great lower league keepers.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on August 08, 2017, 18:34:44 pm
Now we have this investment, could this have changed the options? We can now look at talented young/good aged contracted players at L2/Conference teams no?

I was thinking in the style of Will Norris at Cambridge, but I've just noticed he signed for Wolves.

Im sure someone more knowledgable will know of some great lower league keepers.
You mean like ........errrr...... Melville


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on August 08, 2017, 18:56:49 pm
BBC Northampton just said Freddie Woodman here by the weekend.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Baldy on August 08, 2017, 18:58:55 pm
Now that would be good.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on August 08, 2017, 19:00:41 pm
BBC Northampton just said Freddie Woodman here by the weekend.

Do they know or do they think they know?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on August 08, 2017, 19:03:52 pm
Do they know or do they think they know?

It sounded like they know, Sammo said the same. Could just be the rumour mill of course.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on August 08, 2017, 19:11:02 pm
It sounded like they know, Sammo said the same. Could just be the rumour mill of course.

They said the same on Saturday. Then you hear Everton, Crystal Palace and Hearts are after him. I don't know what to believe now.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on August 08, 2017, 19:12:56 pm
They said the same on Saturday. Then you hear Everton, Crystal Palace and Hearts are after him. I don't know what to believe now.

Everton & Palace would be permanent deals so he'd probably still be loaned out I guess.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on August 08, 2017, 19:23:02 pm
ftp://
Everton & Palace would be permanent deals so he'd probably still be loaned out I guess.

So, who are we loaning him from this week. He's still at Newcastle at the moment  ???


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on August 08, 2017, 19:36:06 pm
You mean like ........errrr...... Melville

You'd think wouldn't you. But people on this forum identified Crooks and Pierre before we knew we were in for him. In the case of Crooks, people wanted him 2 years ago.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: tcobb on August 08, 2017, 20:09:27 pm
Is Woodman jr the experienced keeper to replace Smith or is that Cornell and Woodman is the back up ?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Joes Sweet Left Foot on August 08, 2017, 20:23:30 pm
Well Cornell has more league experience than Woodie junior, I think perhaps we should have stuck with Adam Smith.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on August 08, 2017, 20:25:42 pm
Smith's rubbish, Cornell is worse!! Let's give woody jnr a chance!!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: tcobb on August 08, 2017, 20:34:19 pm
Let's give an inexperienced keeper a chance, if it turns out it can't handle it, then what ?
JE said he wanted to bring in a more experienced keeper than Smith.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest49 on August 08, 2017, 20:54:18 pm
If Woodman comes they won't be loaning him to sit on the bench. He might be one of those you look back on in 3/4 years to tell your Prem supporting friends that he and his dad both played for the Cobblers. Probably when he's being sold for £20m.
Either that or we'll ruin his reputation and he ends up playing for Kettering.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on August 08, 2017, 22:01:22 pm
ftp://
So, who are we loaning him from this week. He's still at Newcastle at the moment  ???

Who knows, but it's hardly unheard of for a player to sign for a club and immediately be loaned out. Perhaps that was the contractual problem that was mentioned at the forum?
Let's give an inexperienced keeper a chance, if it turns out it can't handle it, then what ?
JE said he wanted to bring in a more experienced keeper than Smith.

That was pre investment wasn't it? Maybe JED rates Woodman higher than the experienced keeper he originally lined up


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on August 08, 2017, 23:25:04 pm
Smith's rubbish, Cornell is worse!! Let's give woody jnr a chance!!

Assume you are on the wind up as in two games Cornell done ok.  Did well again tonight; more brains than Smith and consistently fair to good. Wouldn't drop him at all!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest48 on August 08, 2017, 23:32:30 pm
Assume you are on the wind up as in two games Cornell done ok.  Did well again tonight; more brains than Smith and consistently fair to good. Wouldn't drop him at all!
Woodman Jrn is a World Cup winner, I doubt if he's coming here to be a back up to Cornell.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on August 09, 2017, 09:57:05 am
Assume you are on the wind up as in two games Cornell done ok.  Did well again tonight; more brains than Smith and consistently fair to good. Wouldn't drop him at all!

Cornell has done alright, the thing is certain people have a bee in there bonnet about him so as soon as he does anything slightly out of the ordinary they jump on his back


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: corno_ntfc on August 09, 2017, 15:45:23 pm
Let's give an inexperienced keeper a chance, if it turns out it can't handle it, then what ?
JE said he wanted to bring in a more experienced keeper than Smith.

He did, but the key point is having competition for Dai, so might be a slight compromise signing... especially as Cornell has started so well


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on August 09, 2017, 15:50:49 pm
He did, but the key point is having competition for Dai, so might be a slight compromise signing... especially as Cornell has started so well

Where has this Dai thing come from?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: clarkeysntfc on August 09, 2017, 16:01:04 pm
Where has this Dai thing come from?

Cornell is Welsh.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: BirdyNTFC on August 09, 2017, 16:04:39 pm
Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith has signed a new deal to stay with the Championship side until 2022.
He had a loan spell with Barnsley in league 1 so clearly has the experience. He's also played for Wednesday in the championship.

Maybe he could be a possibility and the contractual GK that's been on the radar.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on August 09, 2017, 16:24:27 pm
Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith has signed a new deal to stay with the Championship side until 2022.
He had a loan spell with Barnsley in league 1 so clearly has the experience. He's also played for Wednesday in the championship.

Maybe he could be a possibility and the contractual GK that's been on the radar.

Doubt it.

2 games in league 1 hardly justifies the tag of being experienced.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on August 09, 2017, 18:48:32 pm
Doubt it.

2 games in league 1 hardly justifies the tag of being experienced.

If the rumours of Woodman are true then we've clearly moved on from the experienced keeper talked about when Smith left. This could be due to missing our original target or the extra investment moving the goalposts, who knows?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: MK_Cobbler on August 09, 2017, 19:01:43 pm
If the rumours of Woodman are true then we've clearly moved on from the experienced keeper talked about when Smith left. This could be due to missing our original target or the extra investment moving the goalposts, who knows?

It's absolutely baffling how the same numpties keep asking this question!

Our targets changed post the investment... It really can't be too hard to follow  :-\


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on August 09, 2017, 19:02:50 pm
So with Steer playing in goal for villa tonight in the cup and sub for the league game, Bunn seem a distant third in the pecking order and unlikely to feature at all, seems a bit of a waste at his age.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on August 09, 2017, 19:03:44 pm
Is Bunn not injured??


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on August 09, 2017, 19:15:34 pm
So with Steer playing in goal for villa tonight in the cup and sub for the league game, Bunn seem a distant third in the pecking order and unlikely to feature at all, seems a bit of a waste at his age.

Why do people keep going on about Bunn?
He is an inexperienced keeper who has wasted his opportunity of a possible decent playing career by being happy to sit on a bench with a wad of bank statements watching his bank balance rise year on year.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on August 09, 2017, 19:15:52 pm
ITS NOT FCUKING BUNN


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on August 09, 2017, 19:26:55 pm
So to clarify, are we signing Bunn or not??  ;D

Always thought Steer would be a decent shout, probably behind Bunn in the pecking order and I think he was at Norwich with our GK coach


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on August 09, 2017, 19:31:04 pm
ITS NOT FCUKING BUNN
Never said it was Bunn, just watching Villa on tv and noticed Bunn is clearly 3rd choice and not going to play, as his name has mentioned on this thread a bit just seemed the easiest place to put a post about it being a waste, ther was no mention of a transfer to us or anyone.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on August 09, 2017, 19:33:04 pm
Robert Green not even on the bench tonight for Leeds. Is there a chance he could be released or even sent out on loan?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on August 09, 2017, 19:37:44 pm
Never said it was Bunn, just watching Villa on tv and noticed Bunn is clearly 3rd choice and not going to play, as his name has mentioned on this thread a bit just seemed the easiest place to put a post about it being a waste, ther was no mention of a transfer to us or anyone.

I think Bunn is injured though. Could be Jed Steer, we have been told one of the keepers are needed by their club because of an injury. In that case it could tie in.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on August 09, 2017, 19:45:43 pm
Never said it was Bunn, just watching Villa on tv and noticed Bunn is clearly 3rd choice and not going to play, as his name has mentioned on this thread a bit just seemed the easiest place to put a post about it being a waste, ther was no mention of a transfer to us or anyone.

His not 3rd choice he is injured ;0)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on August 09, 2017, 20:06:33 pm
His not 3rd choice he is injured ;0)
Weird that he's on the bench tonight if he's injured?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on August 09, 2017, 20:11:13 pm
Weird that he's on the bench tonight if he's injured?

True, very true.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ralap on August 09, 2017, 20:14:23 pm
ITS NOT FCUKING BUNN

 ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: TownOwl on August 09, 2017, 20:18:19 pm
ITS NOT FCUKING BUNN

ITS FCUKING BUNN

😂


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on August 09, 2017, 20:29:25 pm
So to clarify, are we signing Bunn or not

Agreed its not clear ! How do you know this Man04? Your You are hedging your bets ; or even better you know something we don't.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on August 09, 2017, 20:35:35 pm
ITS FCUKING BUNN

😂

;D
I love this strange sense of humour.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on August 09, 2017, 20:38:35 pm
Weird that he's on the bench tonight if he's injured?

 ;D Great Stuff this - its like Mastermind on Goalies.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: TownOwl on August 09, 2017, 20:46:44 pm
Jed Steer MOM tonight for Villa. Cementing that No 2 spot and suggesting he was the cup goalkeeper in the post match interview.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: TownOwl on August 09, 2017, 20:52:50 pm
Bruce just told Sky that Steer wanted to go out on loan to play games, but they've stopped him from doing so.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on August 09, 2017, 20:54:57 pm
Jed Steer MOM tonight for Villa. Cementing that No 2 spot and suggesting he was the cup goalkeeper in the post match interview.

FFS you are steering us away from our target keeper ..................who ever that might be.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on August 09, 2017, 21:01:10 pm
Bunn might want to come here so he can sit on the bench at Sixfields (if we could afford his wages)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: TownOwl on August 09, 2017, 21:07:39 pm
We do have cool new chairs in the dugout. Maybe that will swing the deal.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on August 09, 2017, 21:26:22 pm
keeper in 2mow ;0)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on August 09, 2017, 21:49:26 pm
Hope it's Lev Yashin.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on August 10, 2017, 09:58:07 am
Rangers saying Harry Forrester available on a free transfer; he's hoping to sign for a Championship club.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on August 10, 2017, 10:04:07 am
keeper in 2mow ;0)

Is this just another rumour or is it true, where have you heard this from??


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on August 10, 2017, 10:14:08 am
Rangers saying Harry Forrester available on a free transfer; he's hoping to sign for a Championship club.

Sign him!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on August 10, 2017, 11:10:24 am
Sign him!

Would be a fantastic signing


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on August 10, 2017, 11:24:35 am
From Sky Sports:

"Mansfield Town manager Steve Evans has revealed that a move for Sc***horpe striker Tom Hopper has fallen through."

Sounds like he wasn't in for Revell. Can't see him leaving this summer.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on August 10, 2017, 11:34:06 am
From Sky Sports:

"Mansfield Town manager Steve Evans has revealed that a move for Sc***horpe striker Tom Hopper has fallen through."

Sounds like he wasn't in for Revell. Can't see him leaving this summer.

Might be now as a result of the above - Having said that the way Rico and Revell have started. Revell would be starting on Saturday in my book


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 10, 2017, 12:04:27 pm
What time's the keeper signing glasto?! I agree that forrester - in addition to the keeper - would be the final piece in the jigsaw, we are still desperate for that Holmes replacement, but I can't see it as JED confirmed at the forum that there would be no more incomings.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on August 10, 2017, 12:36:12 pm
From Sky Sports:

"Mansfield Town manager Steve Evans has revealed that a move for Sc***horpe striker Tom Hopper has fallen through."

Sounds like he wasn't in for Revell. Can't see him leaving this summer.

I might be proven wrong but I have a feeling the whole Revell to Mansfield thing is like the Bunn to us rumour. Started on here and repeated enough times for people to believe it's a genuine rumour. Evans has managed loads of Strikers, what would make our ageing one, the same that many on here don't seem to rate, so special?

What time's the keeper signing glasto?! I agree that forrester - in addition to the keeper - would be the final piece in the jigsaw, we are still desperate for that Holmes replacement, but I can't see it as JED confirmed at the forum that there would be no more incomings.

Yep, Long was the final attacking signing that JED previously spoke of. Who knows Forrester now being available for nowt might change that but I'd imagine he would be well wanted at clubs higher up the food chain.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on August 10, 2017, 12:41:59 pm
What time's the keeper signing glasto?! I agree that forrester - in addition to the keeper - would be the final piece in the jigsaw, we are still desperate for that Holmes replacement, but I can't see it as JED confirmed at the forum that there would be no more incomings.

Patience dear patience - good things come to those who wait ;0)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on August 10, 2017, 14:47:34 pm
Patience dear patience - good things come to those who wait ;0)

Coming upto 1600hrs. I reckon you are on a subtle wind up.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on August 10, 2017, 15:13:41 pm
Coming upto 1600hrs. I reckon you are on a subtle wind up.

Blatantly a wind up


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on August 10, 2017, 17:50:04 pm
Have we signed Bodo illgner yet?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on August 10, 2017, 19:22:33 pm
no signing then in the end - hope its not slipped through the net


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 10, 2017, 19:27:25 pm
no signing then in the end - hope its not slipped through the net

Go on then, what did you hear or expect yo happen today - if there's been no news or it's fallen through  then you're not betraying any confidences?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on August 10, 2017, 19:40:06 pm
No names given, just told it would be done and annouced today.

Clearly it was either wrong info,  its fallen through or it's been delayed?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 10, 2017, 19:47:09 pm
No names given, just told it would be done and annouced today.

Clearly it was either wrong info,  its fallen through or it's been delayed?

Does your contact not know what's happened?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ajp on August 11, 2017, 14:16:53 pm
Cornell in goal tomorrow then, deserves a chance to be no.1.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on August 11, 2017, 14:21:41 pm
Cornell in goal tomorrow then, deserves a chance to be no.1.

It's all about competition for places, and at the moment, Cornell hasn't got any (can't expect young Goff to give any proper competition yet)

Still find it very bizarre this keeper shenanigans is still ongoing, a week into the new season...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on August 11, 2017, 14:26:26 pm
Cornell in goal tomorrow then, deserves a chance to be no.1.

I'd deserve a chance to be no. 1 if I was the only senior keeper available  ;D ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on August 11, 2017, 14:53:18 pm
It's all about competition for places, and at the moment, Cornell hasn't got any (can't expect young Goff to give any proper competition yet)

Still find it very bizarre this keeper shenanigans is still ongoing, a week into the new season...

Why??? The transfer window is open until the end of August


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: the grumpy old man on August 11, 2017, 14:54:21 pm
It's getting beyond a joke now, let's just hope 'Dai' doesn't get injured or sent off, as we only have the rookie Goff for back up.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on August 11, 2017, 15:09:51 pm
It's getting beyond a joke now, let's just hope 'Dai' doesn't get injured or sent off, as we only have the rookie Goff for back up.

I'm sure if this happened then we would get the best keeper available in ASAP, at the minute we have a capable keeper (in my eyes anyway) until JE's target is available.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on August 11, 2017, 15:41:52 pm
Why??? The transfer window is open until the end of August

Yeah, and the season started last Saturday  ::)

We've had all pre-season to get this sorted out and still nothing...

Also, a new keeper needs to build up a solid understanding with his defence, this takes time...

Let's hope we have some points on the board by the end of August then eh?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on August 11, 2017, 15:45:23 pm
Yeah, and the season started last Saturday  ::)

We've had all pre-season to get this sorted out and still nothing...

Also, a new keeper needs to build up a solid understanding with his defence, this takes time...

Let's hope we have some points on the board by the end of August then eh?

So he should have abandoned his targets to get anyone in? I'm sure all the fans would've been happy with that.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on August 11, 2017, 15:46:27 pm
Yeah, and the season started last Saturday  ::)

We've had all pre-season to get this sorted out and still nothing...

Also, a new keeper needs to build up a solid understanding with his defence, this takes time...

Let's hope we have some points on the board by the end of August then eh?

I'd rather we wait and get the right one (as JE has already said). If we've missed out on targets then so be it, but no point in panic buying when we have three weeks left. The season won't be won or lost in August.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on August 11, 2017, 16:04:17 pm
Yeah, and the season started last Saturday  ::)

We've had all pre-season to get this sorted out and still nothing...

Also, a new keeper needs to build up a solid understanding with his defence, this takes time...

Let's hope we have some points on the board by the end of August then eh?

Bet you r a worrier. Goff is not too bad either! So far I am pleased with Cornell's form!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: BackOfTheNet on August 11, 2017, 17:28:44 pm
To be fair, it's probably to our advantage to have Goff as our only backup keeper. Isn't there an exclusion to the new loan rules that let's you bring a keeper in if the only one you have has less than x professional appearances to their name (where x is irrelevant to us because it's definitely more than zero)? If Cornell is going to be given his chance, why pay wages for someone else while you don't have to?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 1HorshamCobbler on August 13, 2017, 07:11:40 am
Cornell has done OK, possibly could have done better for the goal yesterday but did make a couple of good claims and had the good save in the first half.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on August 13, 2017, 11:07:51 am
After yesterday's match, I'm happy to admit, getting in another keeper is the least of our worries now...

Desperately need strengthening in our attacking areas...

Saying that, if JED persists in playing 532, he needs to drop Bucks and play a proper left wing back as it's getting predictably embarrassing...

So frustrating that we have a decent squad but not currently suitable for 532...everyone but JED can see this


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 13, 2017, 12:36:58 pm
In an interview on the back of today's football league paper that is rather embarrassingly after yesterday titled "Watch us go says Justin " JED reiterates that we're looking at a top half finish. He also states that he's not expecting us to do much more business which goes contrary to the hints from the chrons James henighan.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ntfc01 on August 13, 2017, 13:18:34 pm
In an interview on the back of today's football league paper that is rather embarrassingly after yesterday titled "Watch us go says Justin " JED reiterates that we're looking at a top half finish. He also states that he's not expecting us to do much more business which goes contrary to the hints from the chrons James henighan.
If your referring to his comment on twitter I wouldn't exactly say he was hinting at anything. He just says he wouldn't be surprised if he entered the transfer market for someone other than a keeper


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on August 13, 2017, 14:32:58 pm
So, that is three goalkeepers who have been rumoured at different points during the summer to be on our shopping list, who are currently third choice or below at their respective clubs.

Mark Bunn (Villa), Robert Green (Leeds) and Freddie Woodman (Newcastle). I can see all three leaving or going on loan before the end of August, but will one of them be coming here?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on August 13, 2017, 14:39:16 pm
where are the rumours about bunn and green? Just people guessing on here which hardly counts.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on August 13, 2017, 14:39:56 pm
If he is going to stick with that system then he needs to sign a quicker left sided player than we currently have and drop Buchs.

We dont currently have the players to suit this with injuries etc.

next game if i was JED i would go 4-4-2 get a better shape back into the team and try and keep it solid as possible.

Lose playing that system he played on Saturday he will be slaughtered.  


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on August 13, 2017, 14:54:13 pm
where are the rumours about bunn and green? Just people guessing on here which hardly counts.

That is exactly what a rumour is, someone saying something and it starting a 'rumour'. The papers get their stories the same way. A rumour is only a rumour, doesn't mean it will necessarily happen.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on August 13, 2017, 15:07:35 pm
No a rumour is when somebody who has genuinely heard something, people who have mentioned Bunn and Green are just throwing names out there. If I say Ronaldo would be a good fit, would that count as a rumour?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on August 13, 2017, 15:21:26 pm
No a rumour is when somebody who has genuinely heard something, people who have mentioned Bunn and Green are just throwing names out there. If I say Ronaldo would be a good fit, would that count as a rumour?

Rumour meaning 'a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth'.

Ronaldo could come into this category if you started this as a rumour  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 13, 2017, 15:25:52 pm
To be fair this is thread is a transfer wish list - I think if you offered most cobblers fans one of bunn, green or woodman they would snatch your hand off.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: the grumpy old man on August 13, 2017, 16:39:45 pm
It's all gone quiet on the goalkeeper front. I get the feeling if we sign one at all it will be young Coddington at 22.59 on the 31st.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2995 on August 13, 2017, 18:15:32 pm
It's all gone quiet on the goalkeeper front. I get the feeling if we sign one at all it will be young Coddington at 22.59 on the 31st.
Goalkeeping is the least of the issues right now .


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on August 13, 2017, 18:35:11 pm
That is untill Cornell makes a howler next week and we lose another game. Goal keeper is important, but I think it's clear we need 2 or 3 in asap. Desperately needed is a goal scorer, where you magic a 20 goal a season forward from at this late stage in any bodies guess. Should have been sorted with the keeper well before now and Jed may pay with his job in a month or so time


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on August 13, 2017, 18:37:14 pm
Goalkeeping is the least of the issues right now .
Agreed


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2995 on August 13, 2017, 20:58:32 pm
That is untill Cornell makes a howler next week and we lose another game. Goal keeper is important, but I think it's clear we need 2 or 3 in asap. Desperately needed is a goal scorer, where you magic a 20 goal a season forward from at this late stage in any bodies guess. Should have been sorted with the keeper well before now and Jed may pay with his job in a month or so time
You have to look deeper than that .
Long is a goalscorer - can't you see that ?
The issue is feeding him , how we link up play , how to get the midfield in advance of the  ball ,  how to improve play from wide positions etc .
This is why it's a JED issue and not a player issue in my opinion


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on August 13, 2017, 21:51:52 pm
You have to look deeper than that .
Long is a goalscorer - can't you see that ?
The issue is feeding him , how we link up play , how to get the midfield in advance of the  ball ,  how to improve play from wide positions etc .
This is why it's a JED issue and not a player issue in my opinion

Good post and agree 100%.

We've had 5 shots on goal in two league games, 4 of them came in the same incident yesterday so we're creating, on average, 1 chance per game. A new striker won't solve that


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on August 13, 2017, 21:57:47 pm
You have to look deeper than that .
Long is a goalscorer - can't you see that ?
The issue is feeding him , how we link up play , how to get the midfield in advance of the  ball ,  how to improve play from wide positions etc .
This is why it's a JED issue and not a player issue in my opinion

Agree to some extent, but from the very limited amount I have seen of long (and it is limited) I'm not sure that even with service he will get 20 goals a year. And I do agree we need to be creating chances, which this midfield, wing backs have not as yet!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on August 13, 2017, 22:04:12 pm
Agree to some extent, but from the very limited amount I have seen of long (and it is limited) I'm not sure that even with service he will get 20 goals a year. And I do agree we need to be creating chances, which this midfield, wing backs have not as yet!

If he gets 15 we will have a successful season, as long as the likes of Waters, Bowditch, Powell, O'Toole, the centre backs from set pieces and yes even Rico, Revs all chip in as well.

2 players scored 20+ goals in League One last year, only one got promoted, the other nearly got relegated. No one got 20 when we walked League 2.

A player getting 20+ goals is neither a guarantee or a pre-requisite of success


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on August 13, 2017, 22:07:33 pm
If he gets 15 we will have a successful season, as long as the likes of Waters, Bowditch, Powell, O'Toole, the centre backs from set pieces and yes even Rico, Revs all chip in as well.

2 players scored 20+ goals in League One last year, only one got promoted, the other nearly got relegated. No one got 20 when we walked League 2.

A player getting 20+ goals is neither a guarantee or a pre-requisite of success

If you have a forward that gives you 20 goals there is doubt you give yourself a better chance of success than if not


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on August 13, 2017, 22:11:27 pm
If you have a forward that gives you 20 goals there is doubt you give yourself a better chance of success than if not

Of course I agree but still no guarantee. We need to improve our approach, patterns of play and tweak our style so we are an attacking force. We don't get bodies forward with any pace, we rarely beat a man in attacking areas, we hardly ever get behind teams. All that should be the priority before we even think about improving an individual cog in the machine imo


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on August 13, 2017, 22:15:37 pm
 :-[
Of course I agree but still no guarantee. We need to improve our approach, patterns of play and tweak our style so we are an attacking force. We don't get bodies forward with any pace, we rarely beat a man in attacking areas, we hardly ever get behind teams. All that should be the priority before we even think about improving an individual cog in the machine imo

Agree totally,  total lack of pace going forward and width is a real concern, but when you are creating so few chances as we are, it's important we take those chances we are creating.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on August 13, 2017, 22:31:35 pm
Goalkeeping is the least of the issues right now .

We still bloody need one though...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on August 15, 2017, 22:02:59 pm
Dave Tarpey banged in another 4 tonight for Maidenhead...rumoured NTFC target earlier this summer...

Be nice to take a punt on this lad before Boro or Charlton no doubt will


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on August 16, 2017, 07:11:40 am
If we want an effective league one striker then James Hanson is available
Just turned down Mansfield as he didn't want to drop down two divisions.
Certainly a massive upgrade on anything we currently have


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on August 16, 2017, 07:31:20 am
hanson is a much better option than richards or revell - but you would need to offload one of them first.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: OldStratfordCobbler on August 16, 2017, 07:45:10 am
That is untill Cornell makes a howler next week and we lose another game. Goal keeper is important, but I think it's clear we need 2 or 3 in asap. Desperately needed is a goal scorer, where you magic a 20 goal a season forward from at this late stage in any bodies guess. Should have been sorted with the keeper well before now and Jed may pay with his job in a month or so time
May be the 20 goal a season striker is already in the ranks? Waters, Long  or Lobjoit possibly only if played in their strongest position.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on August 16, 2017, 09:16:50 am
Lobjoit ran around a bit like a headless chicken in his appearance at QPR but their defenders weren't happy playing against him and had one cleared off the line.  Might be worth giving him a start?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on August 16, 2017, 10:24:18 am
hanson is a much better option than richards or revell - but you would need to offload one of them first.

Agreed. Looks like Sc***horpe are in for him... we already know they're short on transfer funds.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on August 16, 2017, 10:28:43 am
James Hanson would be great.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ClaretCobbler on August 16, 2017, 10:40:08 am
I can honestly see JE being stubborn and sticking to his word of "no more signings apart from a keeper"

Which would be a shame because not having created that many chances and not scoring a single goal seems to be the biggest issue so far this season.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: the grumpy old man on August 16, 2017, 11:22:05 am
I can honestly see JE being stubborn and sticking to his word of "no more signings apart from a keeper"

Which would be a shame because not having created that many chances and not scoring a single goal seems to be the biggest issue so far this season.

Agreed, much as I would like to see another striker in I cannot see it happening.

I saw Tarpey playing for Maidenhead against Hartlepool on BT Saturday and he scored 2 in that game to go with his 44 for last season in the National League South. He now has 7 in 4 in the National League albeit two last night were penalties. Someone will sign him.

On another note, good to see Brackley at the top of National League North after 4 games and four wins. Hope they make it into the National League.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on August 16, 2017, 11:27:03 am
James Hanson would be great.

Not sure about that! If we do sign him it's a bit like new RN carrier will need some specialist support which we may not have. Be ok for the long ball tho' ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on August 16, 2017, 11:33:57 am
I can honestly see JE being stubborn and sticking to his word of "no more signings apart from a keeper"

Which would be a shame because not having created that many chances and not scoring a single goal seems to be the biggest issue so far this season.

Or it could be KT saying "you've had enough money and budget". Depends whether he trusts him to get another couple in.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: bungle on August 16, 2017, 12:11:52 pm
If we signed Hanson we'd just end up with a slightly better/younger version of Revell i.e. a target man who relies on decent crosses into the box but is otherwise fairly limited.

Forget this obsession with signing a 20-goal-a-season striker. What we need is to create more chances and that will involve either a change of personnel at wing back and in the hole or a change of system.

Personally, I'm convinced that, barring the signing of a commanding GK, we already have the players to be a top-ten L1 outfit; the big question is whether JED is going to start using them properly.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 16, 2017, 12:20:28 pm
I know it is irrelevant now but I still think we should have gone for James Armson from brackley - he's scored 6 goals from midfield in the first 4 games of the season on the back of a very good season last year.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2235 on August 16, 2017, 13:25:40 pm
If we signed Hanson we'd just end up with a slightly better/younger version of Revell i.e. a target man who relies on decent crosses into the box but is otherwise fairly limited.

Forget this obsession with signing a 20-goal-a-season striker. What we need is to create more chances and that will involve either a change of personnel at wing back and in the hole or a change of system.

Personally, I'm convinced that, barring the signing of a commanding GK, we already have the players to be a top-ten L1 outfit; the big question is whether JED is going to start using them properly.
Correct


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on August 16, 2017, 14:28:45 pm
I know it is irrelevant now but I still think we should have gone for James Armson from brackley - he's scored 6 goals from midfield in the first 4 games of the season on the back of a very good season last year.

I'm not sure your reasoning for saying it is irrelevant, but it is totally. He would never move into league football.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tabasco Kid on August 16, 2017, 17:15:37 pm
Or it could be KT saying "you've had enough money and budget". Depends whether he trusts him to get another couple in.
Depends on wether or not, KT feels that the current squad is adequate for this level. Personally, I feel that it is, its just a question of playing people in their preferred positions, and not trying to force players into a very narrow system, that they are clearly unaccustomed to. I wonder if any of the centrebacks, were told prior to their signing, "by the way, you will be part of a back three?". Or if any of the midfield were told "by the way, we will just launch it over your head?".
It reminds me of Emyr Huws, who was rated highly by Man City, and thus a decent prospect, standing around looking bemused, as the ball sailed aimlessly over his head. Not that any of this matters, as Jed is clearly a stubborn man.
IMO, this squad is good enough, apart from a new keeper, its up to him to find a system that suits them, and not him.
I work in construction, and routinely have to deal with a new influx of agency workers, and thus find them jobs that they are capable of, and I trust them to do. Not force them to do something that they are uncomfortable with. It all comes down, yet again, to round pegs and square holes.
Yeah/No, needs to evaluate if his system is ever going to work, or not, given what he has at his disposal. If, as I suspect, the answer is yes, then he needs to beware of itchy trigger fingers. Foreign owners, by and large, tend to be impatient people.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: clarkeysntfc on August 17, 2017, 08:23:37 am
Hanson wages would surely be on a different level (i.e. much higher) to the rest of the squad?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 17, 2017, 09:04:51 am
I'm guessing that wages wouldn't be an issue with the Chinese on board - more of an issue would be a bloated squad and the small matter of JED being on record as saying that he doesn't want to add anyone else other than the mythical goalkeeper that hasn't materialised yet.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on August 17, 2017, 15:22:15 pm
KT hasn't ruled out movement in and out before transfer deadline day, plus of course the much anticipated goalkeeper situation to finally get sorted out. 


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on August 17, 2017, 16:44:44 pm
KT hasn't ruled out movement in and out before transfer deadline day, plus of course the much anticipated goalkeeper situation to finally get sorted out. 

I'm not sure why everyone is quite so impatient on the goalkeeper situation, it has been quite clear for weeks that it will be sorted near the end of the window.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on August 17, 2017, 17:02:40 pm
Yeah interesting comments from KT. Be interesting to see what happens....for me I would like to see one of Rico/Revs moved out and a new forward brought in. Wouldn't mind a proper winger joining too but not holding my breath on That!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on August 17, 2017, 17:21:44 pm
I honestly cannot believe we are 3 weeks into the season and David Martin is not yet sorted with a club????


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: corno_ntfc on August 17, 2017, 17:31:40 pm
Coddington.
2-years.

The moaning for a GK is over.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2677 on August 17, 2017, 17:33:36 pm
We've signed Coddington? Well I never.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: southeastcobbler on August 17, 2017, 17:47:30 pm
Huddersfield have got a sell on clause for the deal also..

https://www.htafc.com/news/2017/august/transfer-luke-coddington-joins-northampton-town/


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on August 17, 2017, 17:51:56 pm
Coddington.
2-years.

The moaning for a GK is over.

I admire your optimism  ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Aitobs on August 17, 2017, 17:53:41 pm
The moaning for a GK is over.

And let the moaning begin about what a poor signing on paper this is!

I'll start- Edinburgh said "an experienced senior goalkeeper will be signed". Coddington has played 5 senior games in his entire career.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: corno_ntfc on August 17, 2017, 18:00:05 pm
I admire your optimism  ;D

It's become a tad tiresome, particularly with
a) Cornell starting the season so well (and I thought he was near awful last season)
b) Clearly bigger problems with the team this season (JED's approach to games)

And let the moaning begin about what a poor signing on paper this is!

I'll start- Edinburgh said "an experienced senior goalkeeper will be signed". Coddington has played 5 senior games in his entire career.

Thankfully the game isn't played on paper.

The only thing JED has kept is word on, is that one of his targets was awaiting his Premier League owners, being happy to release him.

He may not be senior, but he is at least competition for Cornell, and for now that is enough.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Razor on August 17, 2017, 18:01:58 pm
Edinburgh's made a bit of a tit of himself here. Should have kept his mouth shut about his preferred targets unless he knew for certain they were going to sign. No secret that Coddington was 3rd choice at best and he heightened fans expectations for a far greater signing.

Oh well, at least we have it sorted now.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on August 17, 2017, 18:03:58 pm
It's become a tad tiresome, particularly with
a) Cornell starting the season so well (and I thought he was near awful last season)
b) Clearly bigger problems with the team this season (JED's approach to games)

Thankfully the game isn't played on paper.

The only thing JED has kept is word on, is that one of his targets was awaiting his Premier League owners, being happy to release him.

He may not be senior, but he is at least competition for Cornell, and for now that is enough.

I was more referring to optimism that the moaning would stop.

As for the signing, I'm looking on the bright side, very similar signing to Nicholls and Smith when we got them, happy it's a permanent deal


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 17, 2017, 18:05:47 pm
Edinburgh's made a bit of a tit of himself here. Should have kept his mouth shut about his preferred targets unless he knew for certain they were going to sign. No secret that Coddington was 3rd choice at best and he heightened fans expectations for a far greater signing.

Oh well, at least we have it sorted now.

Exactly this - I'm just glad the saga is over.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on August 17, 2017, 18:07:20 pm
Keeper sorted, and the fact Huddersfield asked for a sell on fee indicates he is rated highly.

Fits the bill of young and potentially valuable to the club if sold, so a good signing.

Not quite the "experienced" keeper quoted, but will give Cornell good competition for that number one spot.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 17, 2017, 18:13:58 pm
What is more interesting to me is the hint from KT that there may be incomings/outgoings before the deadline contrary to what JED said at the open forum and in subsequent interviews.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2677 on August 17, 2017, 18:18:41 pm
Keeper sorted, and the fact Huddersfield asked for a sell on fee indicates he is rated highly.

Fits the bill of young and potentially valuable to the club if sold, so a good signing.

Not quite the "experienced" keeper quoted, but will give Cornell good competition for that number one spot.

Yep, and he's played for England U/19 like Raheem Hanley so he should be pretty good.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on August 17, 2017, 18:19:01 pm
Edinburgh's made a bit of a tit of himself here. Should have kept his mouth shut about his preferred targets unless he knew for certain they were going to sign. No secret that Coddington was 3rd choice at best and he heightened fans expectations for a far greater signing.

Oh well, at least we have it sorted now.

How I see it. Feel very underwhelmed knowing we were targeting better. This is after we all knew JED had him on trial, and still pursued other targets.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on August 17, 2017, 18:19:48 pm
Dear oh dear what an anti climax, I sorry but this guy has made 5 appearances at non league level letting in an average of two goals per game. Competition for Cornell my arse.
Is that a fair swap Adam Smith for Coddington, no way.

And to say he must be great because Udders have an add on clause is ridiculous, all selling clubs have this clause irrespective, apart from us of course.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on August 17, 2017, 18:20:34 pm
How I see it. Feel very underwhelmed knowing we were targeting better. This is after we all knew JED had him on trial, and still pursued other targets.

Maybe he is coming here as number 2????


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on August 17, 2017, 18:22:49 pm
How I see it. Feel very underwhelmed knowing we were targeting better. This is after we all knew JED had him on trial, and still pursued other targets.

JED said the trial was with a view to a loan, he became available on a permanent this week which changed the approach.

Whether we think that is spin or not is for each of us to decide I guess


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on August 17, 2017, 18:40:01 pm
I think we'll still sign an experienced keeper.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on August 17, 2017, 18:42:29 pm
Maybe he is coming here as number 2????

Hopefully we still see the experienced no. 1 come in like we were all expecting. Would be highly disappointing to replace our no. 1 keeper with our no. 2 keeper.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 17, 2017, 18:49:01 pm
Why would we go for another keeper when we've now got 3 (including goff who I know will go on loan)? Surely that's it in the goalkeeping position - Cornell will be number one and we'll have to hope that last seasons performances (except for the final day) are firmly behind him.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on August 17, 2017, 18:52:14 pm
Why would we go for another keeper when we've now got 3 (including goff who I know will go on loan)? Surely that's it in the goalkeeping position - Cornell will be number one and we'll have to hope that last seasons performances (except for the final day) are firmly behind him.

Maybe Cornell will be one of the ones going out? Unlikely i know but maybe?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on August 17, 2017, 18:52:24 pm
Why would we go for another keeper when we've now got 3 (including goff who I know will go on loan)? Surely that's it in the goalkeeping position - Cornell will be number one and we'll have to hope that last seasons performances (except for the final day) are firmly behind him.

Exactly, there may still be movement elsewhere though according to KT and now JED.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2995 on August 17, 2017, 19:03:45 pm
The interesting thing is that there will be further movement .
I have said all along that one of Revell or Rico will be shipped out and another come in .
Either that or we will get a wide left player in .


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on August 17, 2017, 19:06:16 pm
Why would we go for another keeper when we've now got 3 (including goff who I know will go on loan)? Surely that's it in the goalkeeping position - Cornell will be number one and we'll have to hope that last seasons performances (except for the final day) are firmly behind him.

I suppose it's possible that we might want 3 keepers to make sure we have full cover since we can't get short term loans now. They've said they want Goff to go out and get games and maybe Coddington being available was too good to miss.

Long shot I agree but you never know


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on August 17, 2017, 19:09:05 pm
The interesting thing is that there will be further movement .
I have said all along that one of Revell or Rico will be shipped out and another come in .
Either that or we will get a wide left player in .


I can't see JED signing a wide left player, it would trigger his allergy  ;D

If I was a betting man I reckon it would be no.10 or a striker, subject to any outward movement


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on August 17, 2017, 19:10:57 pm
Why would we go for another keeper when we've now got 3 (including goff who I know will go on loan)? Surely that's it in the goalkeeping position - Cornell will be number one and we'll have to hope that last seasons performances (except for the final day) are firmly behind him.

Coddington was always on the cards wasn't he? He's been here for a few weeks now. It doesn't tie in with JE wanting to sign an experienced 'keeper which he said AFTER Coddington has already arrived on trial. Sounds like he is an exciting prospect, maybe he and Goff will go out on loan to League Two and non-league clubs respectivley and we will still bring in a new number one.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 17, 2017, 19:11:48 pm
I suppose it's possible that we might want 3 keepers to make sure we have full cover since we can't get short term loans now. They've said they want Goff to go out and get games and maybe Coddington being available was too good to miss.

Long shot I agree but you never know

It's possible I suppose but unlikely. Regarding more incomings it's a bit like rearranging the deckchairs on the titanic unless he suddenly loses his stubborn streak. Having said that in the near future (hopefully) o'toole and foley will be back and I think they could make a big difference - foley especially looked good in pre-season.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 17, 2017, 19:16:14 pm
Coddington was always on the cards wasn't he? He's been here for a few weeks now. It doesn't tie in with JE wanting to sign an experienced 'keeper which he said AFTER Coddington has already arrived on trial. Sounds like he is an exciting prospect, maybe he and Goff will go out on loan to League Two and non-league clubs respectivley and we will still bring in a new number one.

I don't know if coddington has been on trial with us for that long - I'm sure JED said at the forum that he was very much the third choice fall-back option behind his other experienced targets. He was quoted as saying that he liked coddington but his lack of experience made him reluctant to move for him.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on August 17, 2017, 19:43:25 pm
Clearly, there has been a change of direction probably for reasons of being messed about by Premier League clubs.  Stuff them and their greedy ways. 

Anyway, we have the new boy on our books for the next 2 years. Remember Smith & Nicolls before him came to our club with little experience and served us well.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on August 17, 2017, 20:43:24 pm
Clearly, there has been a change of direction probably for reasons of being messed about by Premier League clubs.  Stuff them and their greedy ways. 

Anyway, we have the new boy on our books for the next 2 years. Remember Smith & Nicolls before him came to our club with little experience and served us well.

Yet you lot continue going on about keepers; currently they are more pressing issues like a nos 10 and decent goal scorer.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Tabasco Kid on August 17, 2017, 21:03:10 pm
Yet you lot continue going on about keepers; currently they are more pressing issues like a nos 10 and decent goal scorer.
I hear what you saying, but at what point did Jed say that we are in the market, currently, for a no 10, or a decent goal scorer?
We may have them already in our ranks, if, and its a big if, Jed plays people in their correct position. Waters, and Lobjoit have a decent scoring record, and Long could prove to be an asset. He certainly isnt afraid to have a go.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMruFmpTZzg


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2995 on August 17, 2017, 22:57:08 pm
Yet you lot continue going on about keepers; currently they are more pressing issues like a nos 10 and decent goal scorer.
We have brought in Waters and Long . Both look like they have goals in them .
So too have JJOT and Crooks as well as Powell and Bowditch .
We need a system that brings the best out of the players we have .
It's the wide areas and the bursts from midfield we lack .


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on August 18, 2017, 10:05:46 am
New signing at 11.15?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on August 18, 2017, 10:07:35 am
New arrival at 1115hrs?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on August 18, 2017, 10:18:01 am
Matt Grimes from Swansea on loan.

Any good?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on August 18, 2017, 10:21:29 am
If I recall correctly he was signed by Swansea from Exeter for a about £1.5 million so another one with potential that needs to be realised by playing his football regularly and not warming the bench of a higher league club


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on August 18, 2017, 10:22:30 am
Matt Grimes from Swansea on loan.

Any good?

He's very highly rated, think he did pretty well for Leeds last year on loan there. I'd guess he will play No. 10.

So that means we have JJOT, Crooks, Taylor, Kasim, Foley, McWilliams, Grimes, Bowditch and maybe Waters all competing for spaces in JEDs preferred line up. Surely there will be some outgoings before the window shuts?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on August 18, 2017, 10:32:42 am
Matt Grimes from Swansea on loan.

Any good?

Excellent signing on paper - but the they have all been so far!

Let's get behind him and hope he can create some chances!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on August 18, 2017, 10:34:37 am
A player experienced in lower leagues, who cost £1.75m, played regularly in the league above and an U21 England international?

Quite the impressive signing this one.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on August 18, 2017, 10:36:13 am
New arrival at 1115hrs?

Too late AITOBS beat you to it!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: WasRambo on August 18, 2017, 10:36:21 am
If JJOT is a guaranteed starter (which I think most on here if not JED would have him) this means JED has signed SIX players to compete for two spots in his three man midfield. Plus you can throw in McWilliams, Taylor and Hoskins who we already had. Given what we allegedly splashed on Crooks as one of the six, you'd have to guess there's possibly only one free spot in the midfield. Now we've added Grimes.

Wow. We've got about 8 players going after one spot. Am I the only one who thinks this is a bit mad when what we actually need is options up front?

Don't get me wrong, as individuals I think we have the best group we've had in ages - defence is strong (though I'd still prefer a flat back four) but JED has jot some job on keeping the midfield crop happy. But perhaps his biggest job is getting a potent strike force out of Revell, Rico, Lobjoit and Long.

Good luck mate


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on August 18, 2017, 10:38:23 am
Left footed no 10 who is a good set piece taker...
Bye Matt?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: jamie-brett on August 18, 2017, 10:45:01 am
Edinburgh's made a bit of a tit of himself here. Should have kept his mouth shut about his preferred targets unless he knew for certain they were going to sign. No secret that Coddington was 3rd choice at best and he heightened fans expectations for a far greater signing.

Oh well, at least we have it sorted now.

I fail to see hoe JE has made a tit of himself here. Yes he said we was after a more experienced keeper. But at the end of the day JE would have given his preferred list of targets to KT and JW who would then have spoken to the players agent and the player himself. All JE can do is sell the club to his targets when and if they come down, he would have no impact of things like wages and bonuses. If these players then decide to move elsewhere we move on to the next target. I also believe the fine form of Cornell has made this decision easier. I for one am very happy with the GKs we have at the club


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: threeinabed on August 18, 2017, 10:58:39 am
If JJOT is a guaranteed starter (which I think most on here if not JED would have him)

probably why we arent all football managers!?

he isnt a guaranteed starter - and he is currently injured.

grimes was the best player in league 2 by a mile a couple of seasons ago - so should be a very good asset for us.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on August 18, 2017, 11:32:50 am
With the amount of central midfielders we have, I firmly expect to see a departure or two before September.

I'd rather not create a wishlist of who I want to see leave - But would really like to see McWilliams sent out on a season long where he'll play the majority of games. Looks a very promising player, but will barely get any game time here.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on August 18, 2017, 11:35:09 am
With the amount of central midfielders we have, I firmly expect to see a departure or two before September.

I'd rather not create a wishlist of who I want to see leave - But would really like to see McWilliams sent out on a season long where he'll play the majority of games. Looks a very promising player, but will barely get any game time here.

Agree 100%, looks like he could be a very good player. Even half a season and 20 games in League 2 would do him the world of good


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lodgeadam on August 18, 2017, 11:49:42 am
Agree 100%, looks like he could be a very good player. Even half a season and 20 games in League 2 would do him the world of good

I'd imagine he would move to non league to get games, can't see many lg 2 sides wanted to give him a first team spot.

Would be a real shame if he was to make a perm move away from the club as would love to see him develop with us.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on August 18, 2017, 11:52:27 am
I'd imagine he would move to non league to get games, can't see many lg 2 sides wanted to give him a first team spot.

This is me demonstrating my ability to add 2 to 2 and get 5. But wonder if JED could 'recommend' him to Newport. Would seem the perfect level to develop as a player.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on August 18, 2017, 11:53:26 am
I'd imagine he would move to non league to get games, can't see many lg 2 sides wanted to give him a first team spot.

Would be a real shame if he was to make a perm move away from the club as would love to see him develop with us.

You're probably right but there were a few times when we were League 2 and we took a young player from League 1 on loan so you never know. Maybe a Newport or one of the smaller sides.

I certainly don't think we'll be wanting to let him go permanantly, think JED rates him highly


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: rebelspawn on August 18, 2017, 14:35:09 pm
If JJOT is a guaranteed starter (which I think most on here if not JED would have him) this means JED has signed SIX players to compete for two spots in his three man midfield. Plus you can throw in McWilliams, Taylor and Hoskins who we already had. Given what we allegedly splashed on Crooks as one of the six, you'd have to guess there's possibly only one free spot in the midfield. Now we've added Grimes.

Wow. We've got about 8 players going after one spot. Am I the only one who thinks this is a bit mad when what we actually need is options up front?

Don't get me wrong, as individuals I think we have the best group we've had in ages - defence is strong (though I'd still prefer a flat back four) but JED has jot some job on keeping the midfield crop happy. But perhaps his biggest job is getting a potent strike force out of Revell, Rico, Lobjoit and Long.

Good luck mate

My take so far is that we are as unbalanced and one dimensional as we were last year, albeit with a better quality of player at our disposable.

We have made good opportunistic signings but without consideration of whether they are left/right footed, the positions that they can play, how they fit into the rest of the squad and the very rigid system that JED has his mind set on, and whether we already have adequate cover.

JED could well turn out to be Rob Page v2, it all depends whether the better quality of player that we have now can carry his inadequate formation and tactics and whether he will swallow his pride regarding the system or stick with it. Let's see...



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on August 19, 2017, 07:51:22 am
I see Harry Forrester has gone to AFC Wimbledon, obviously we've gone for Grimes who I'd imagine plays a similar role but I'm surprised Forrester hasn't gone to a bigger club.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Deepcut Cobbler on August 19, 2017, 09:47:17 am
I see Harry Forrester has gone to AFC Wimbledon, obviously we've gone for Grimes who I'd imagine plays a similar role but I'm surprised Forrester hasn't gone to a bigger club.

Some might be surprised that Grimes hasn't gone to a bigger club as well...


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on August 20, 2017, 10:07:54 am
Bailey Cargill, who was mentioned on here a few times, gone to Fleetwood on loan.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Its_nice_to_michu on August 20, 2017, 10:24:37 am
We should have defiantly signed him on loan... top player. 


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2539 on August 20, 2017, 11:02:27 am
Haven't we signed enough players?
Surely the task is to play them in their best positions and playing as a team!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2995 on August 20, 2017, 11:11:03 am
We have got enough players .
What we haven't got is someone that combines them together .
Kerslake and JED seem to be lacking in creative thinking and tactical awareness .
People have come to the club because of JED . I think he needs help on the training pitch


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shoemaker on August 20, 2017, 11:12:44 am
Haven't we signed enough players?
Surely the task is to play them in their best positions and playing as a team!
In reality
No
We all know we can be decent team if we play 4/4/2 and have a decent manager in place.
However to do this we still need a pacy/tricky winger and a proven quality striker as the rico/revell partnership is a league two pairing.
Persevering with them may come in handy for next season the way things are going.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on August 20, 2017, 12:01:43 pm
Haven't we signed enough players?
Surely the task is to play them in their best positions and playing as a team!

Should have signed him instead of Poole...in my opinion.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on August 28, 2017, 12:14:50 pm
Looks like Phillips is going to be out for a while due to an op, do we need to bring in cover at right back?

Powell has played right wing back, but if we go four at the back at any point then I cannot see him doing well there.

Can Poole play right back?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lordjord on August 30, 2017, 12:08:49 pm
JED said yesterday he is not ruling out any more signings, any chance we could see a pacy winger join us?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on August 30, 2017, 12:09:26 pm
JED said yesterday he is not ruling out any more signings, any chance we could see a pacy winger join us?

LOL.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 30, 2017, 12:41:52 pm
If KT lets JED bring more players in he's got more money than sense. I think if you offered the vast majority of fans a new big money high profile signing or sacking JED and giving him his payoff they'd go for the latter.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: clarkeysntfc on August 30, 2017, 13:41:39 pm
Fundamentally... to have anything like a properly balanced squad we need to sign a couple of wingers/wing backs with real pace/energy & a proper defensive midfielder.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Monty on August 30, 2017, 13:48:57 pm
If KT lets JED bring more players in he's got more money than sense. I think if you offered the vast majority of fans a new big money high profile signing or sacking JED and giving him his payoff they'd go for the latter.
Offering neither is probably more in line with what KT can afford.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on August 30, 2017, 15:14:05 pm
Fundamentally... to have anything like a properly balanced squad we need to sign a couple of wingers/wing backs with real pace/energy & a proper defensive midfielder.



He's had all Summer to get wingers in....he ain't gonna now is he....he doesn't play a system suitable for wingers...HE PLAYS CRAP NEGATIVE HOOOOFBALL

Cannot believe he's still our kin' manager!!!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: tcobb on August 30, 2017, 15:40:57 pm
How many players has he signed so far? He still hasn't got it right. Get rid of him and use the money to pay off the contract he never deserved.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: cobblergaz59 on August 30, 2017, 15:51:22 pm
Still can't get my head round the fact that the 1st signing of the summer was a winger...Given that we didn't have any to start with common sense dictates that you get at least another one to balance the side...umpteen signings later and not a mention of one  ??? ???

When Powell was signed I actually thought he'd realised what was missing...How wrong can you be  ;D ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Shadowstorm on August 30, 2017, 18:22:55 pm
I personally can't see any new signings tomorrow. I believe JED thinks he's got what he needs otherwise he wouldn't have said the GK would be lithe last. Grimes was only brought in because Taylor wanted out!. Thing is he need 1x RW 1x Midfield General and another striker (experencied not over 30yrs old) l. Then you have to consider WIng backs and cover for the wings.... you'd think he have got it right over the summer, I mean wasn't that one of his Gillingham mistakes...they did tell us it would go this way!!!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2995 on August 31, 2017, 07:40:17 am
What's the chances of us doing any business today ?
Remote I would have thought , given that JED probably has very little support at board level and the budget could be blown with a compensation payment .
So , we are left as a side playing 442 without wingers or 532 without wing backs for the foreseeable .


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 31, 2017, 07:51:59 am
What's the chances of us doing any business today ?
Remote I would have thought , given that JED probably has very little support at board level and the budget could be blown with a compensation payment .
So , we are left as a side playing 442 without wingers or 532 without wing backs for the foreseeable .

It's an absolute joke isn't it - add to that the fact that we've got two very inexperienced keepers neither of whom fill me with any confidence and it's fair to say the summer recruitment has been completely lopsided. It wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if he's sniffing around josh wright who has just been released by gillingham which would be ridiculous as he's yet another central midfielder.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on August 31, 2017, 07:56:39 am
Still have one loanee space left in the squad.....

Wonder if there are any right wingers, who can also play left wing back and right wing back as well as be first choice goalkeeper available on loan somewhere?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2995 on August 31, 2017, 07:59:36 am
We have so many central midfielders , we could play 3 different team sheets .
And yet , no wide players except Powell.
It looks like we will have another season of a striker playing wide , whether that's poor old Waters stuck out there or Hoskins .
How did he get himself into such a mess ?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2677 on August 31, 2017, 08:41:03 am
Still have one loanee space left in the squad.....

Wonder if there are any right wingers, who can also play left wing back and right wing back as well as be first choice goalkeeper available on loan somewhere?
;D ;D
Maybe some players will go the other way before KT subsequently pulls the trigger.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on August 31, 2017, 08:58:20 am
It will be intresting to see who if any leave.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2995 on August 31, 2017, 09:05:41 am
It will be intresting to see who if any leave.

If it was an ideal world .....
I would do the following :
Swap Kasim for a wide left player
Swap Revell for a more mobile target man
Swap Bowditch for a wide right player

But it's not an ideal world


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on August 31, 2017, 09:16:27 am
Out of the two up top I wouldn't be too suprised if Rico went


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on August 31, 2017, 09:26:29 am
Out of the two up top I wouldn't be too suprised if Rico went

Agree with this, I know he's not long signed his new deal but that we pre-investment. As with Taylor all parties might just conclude it is better he moves on.

It is interesting that a lot talk about moving Revell on in order to bring in a more mobile target man. It's a fair point but surely out of Revs and Rico, Revs is the more mobile, or have I lost it?

As for moving Bowditch and Kasim on I'd be hugely surprised if anyone we signed this summer were to leave in the same window.

I feel a bit for Bowditch in particular, he's clearly got good pedigree and has been able to hold down a place in teams placed much higher than us. He's played 1 competitive game for us where the whole team stunk the place out and he's been largely written off. Should we not be giving new signings more of a chance than that?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: cobbler_rob on August 31, 2017, 10:15:54 am
If it was an ideal world .....
I would do the following :
Swap Kasim for a wide left player
Swap Revell for a more mobile target man
Swap Bowditch for a wide right player

But it's not an ideal world

Agree with this. Would give us a much more balanced squad, and when JED gets sacked would give the new manager a lot more flexibility to play a system with more width


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 31, 2017, 10:16:39 am
The thing is that Rico is/was a prolific goal scorer at this level - the problem is on the evidence of the last few games and particularly Peterborough his legs look like they've gone. Revs on the other hand has the legs and work rate but question marks over his scoring rate. Swings and roundabouts.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2995 on August 31, 2017, 10:17:46 am
Agree with this, I know he's not long signed his new deal but that we pre-investment. As with Taylor all parties might just conclude it is better he moves on.

It is interesting that a lot talk about moving Revell on in order to bring in a more mobile target man. It's a fair point but surely out of Revs and Rico, Revs is the more mobile, or have I lost it?

As for moving Bowditch and Kasim on I'd be hugely surprised if anyone we signed this summer were to leave in the same window.

I feel a bit for Bowditch in particular, he's clearly got good pedigree and has been able to hold down a place in teams placed much higher than us. He's played 1 competitive game for us where the whole team stunk the place out and he's been largely written off. Should we not be giving new signings more of a chance than that?

You slightly misunderstand my point here .
I am saying in an ideal world , you need a balanced squad with different attributes and these are the players I would swap to achieve that .
I'm not saying it will happen by any means .
Players do need to be given a chance , I agree .
There is not much to choose between Revell and Rico but I just think Rico is more likely to score . I think he should not have been offered a new contract though and said so at the time .


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on August 31, 2017, 10:24:57 am
The thing is that Rico is/was a prolific goal scorer at this level - the problem is on the evidence of the last few games and particularly Peterborough his legs look like they've gone. Revs on the other hand has the legs and work rate but question marks over his scoring rate. Swings and roundabouts.

Understand this but I've said before there really wasn't much difference in their scoring rate last season

You slightly misunderstand my point here .
I am saying in an ideal world , you need a balanced squad with different attributes and these are the players I would swap to achieve that .
I'm not saying it will happen by any means .
Players do need to be given a chance , I agree .
There is not much to choose between Revell and Rico but I just think Rico is more likely to score . I think he should not have been offered a new contract though and said so at the time .

Sorry, my post was not clear enough, I know you were talking ideal world  but my point was that it pretty much can't happen. The Bowditch point was more a general point. He's been generally written off on here but, in my book, his pedigree means we should give him a fair crack of the whip before he is written off.

With Rico & Revs, I really don't think there is much in it and agree we could do with shifting one of them - at the very least they should only be utilised in a 'job share' and never be on the pitch together.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on August 31, 2017, 10:51:42 am
Bowditch has played wide left in a 4-3-3 and MK and done reasonably well there. Same goes for Powell on both the right and left in a 4-4-2 and a 4-3-3.

Waters played a fair bit on the left of a 4-3-3 at Cheltenham, and Hoskins was probably our best player out wide last season until he got injured.

So we have players that can play wide, just not in a 5-3-2.

I can't see anyone else coming in, no chance KT will let any more money be spent after the start we have had unless someone leaves.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2995 on August 31, 2017, 10:58:56 am
Bowditch has played wide left in a 4-3-3 and MK and done reasonably well there. Same goes for Powell on both the right and left in a 4-4-2 and a 4-3-3.

Waters played a fair bit on the left of a 4-3-3 at Cheltenham, and Hoskins was probably our best player out wide last season until he got injured.

So we have players that can play wide, just not in a 5-3-2.

I can't see anyone else coming in, no chance KT will let any more money be spent after the start we have had unless someone leaves.

I don't agree that Hoskins played well wide . He is better in the middle and the same applies to Waters .
I can't comment on Bowditch but he hasn't got any pace and do I doubt it's ideal .


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Cobbler on August 31, 2017, 11:05:20 am
QPR goalkeeper Matt Ingram is set to join Northampton Town on a season-long loan apparently


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on August 31, 2017, 11:11:13 am
QPR goalkeeper Matt Ingram is set to join Northampton Town on a season-long loan apparently

Decent keeper but why the fvck did that idiot sign Coddlington a a kin 2 year deal then?

4 KEEPERS - 1 WINGER FFS!!!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on August 31, 2017, 11:12:42 am
QPR goalkeeper Matt Ingram is set to join Northampton Town on a season-long loan apparently

Cornell out then?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: memyhead on August 31, 2017, 11:13:30 am
http://www.westlondonsport.com/qpr/hasselbaink-matt-ingram-qpr (http://www.westlondonsport.com/qpr/hasselbaink-matt-ingram-qpr)

Saying that....JFH barmy army!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2995 on August 31, 2017, 11:16:51 am
QPR goalkeeper Matt Ingram is set to join Northampton Town on a season-long loan apparently
You are joking !!
What the hell is going on ?
He was impressive when we played them a few weeks ago .


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on August 31, 2017, 11:20:44 am
Matt Ingram would be decent. Can't really moan if he signs.



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 31, 2017, 11:21:35 am
http://www.westlondonsport.com/qpr/hasselbaink-matt-ingram-qpr (http://www.westlondonsport.com/qpr/hasselbaink-matt-ingram-qpr)

Saying that....JFH barmy army!

How good would that be, an announcement of JED out, JFH in and Matt Ingram in - and then we all wake up and it was all a dream!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on August 31, 2017, 11:32:44 am
Part of me still thinks they're working on a new manager behind the scenes so when they sack JE they can replace him really quickly...

Probably wishful thinking though!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ajp on August 31, 2017, 11:48:46 am
Instant recall if QPR have only one fit keeper, plus option to end loan in Jan!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on August 31, 2017, 12:03:58 pm
Matt Ingram would be decent. Can't really moan if he signs.


Looked a decent goalie for QPR when we played them recently.  If true a notable signing; pity we can't get 3 more in a striker , decent no 10 and winger. Still must not be greedy!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 31, 2017, 12:07:53 pm
Instant recall if QPR have only one fit keeper, plus option to end loan in Jan!

Where did u see/hear that mate - it sounds pretty official from what you're saying but there's nothing on the offy twitter?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on August 31, 2017, 12:08:47 pm
Decent keeper but why the fvck did that idiot sign Coddlington a a kin 2 year deal then?

4 KEEPERS - 1 WINGER FFS!!!

Who is Coddlington?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: lordjord on August 31, 2017, 12:16:07 pm
He has a decent reputation but my memory of his is throwing one over the line from a Ricky Ravenhill 50 yard punt.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 31, 2017, 12:17:28 pm
Looked a decent goalie for QPR when we played them recently.  If true a notable signing; pity we can't get 3 more in a striker , decent no 10 and winger. Still must not be greedy!

Harry forrester would've been a great signing but he's gone to Wimbledon - could have been the number 10 that we're crying out for. Got to feel a bit sorry for cornell - I don't particularly rate him but he's gone from first to third choice in little over a week despite not doing anything massively wrong in the charlton game.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on August 31, 2017, 12:18:51 pm
Where did u see/hear that mate - it sounds pretty official from what you're saying but there's nothing on the offy twitter?

It was on a QPR fan Facebook thing I think.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: ajp on August 31, 2017, 12:19:08 pm
Where did u see/hear that mate - it sounds pretty official from what you're saying but there's nothing on the offy twitter?

https://m.facebook.com/Qprtid/posts/1574476259257090



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: cobblergaz59 on August 31, 2017, 12:36:19 pm
Also this....
http://www.westlondonsport.com/qpr/football-news-was-ingram-smithies-explained


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: andycobbler on August 31, 2017, 13:20:23 pm
sounds like good news, but not what we were all hoping for. >:(


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Onetouch on August 31, 2017, 14:57:28 pm
I still think we will bring in David Martin to be our GK - He is unattached and can be signed after the Deadline


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on August 31, 2017, 16:16:14 pm
I still think we will bring in David Martin to be our GK - He is unattached and can be signed after the Deadline

 ;D ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on August 31, 2017, 16:37:56 pm
I still think we will bring in David Martin to be our GK - He is unattached and can be signed after the Deadline

Let's hope Edinburgh has his phone number


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on August 31, 2017, 19:11:34 pm
Anymore incoming tonight???? Might give us more indication on who the manager might be.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on August 31, 2017, 19:27:19 pm
Anymore incoming tonight???? Might give us more indication on who the manager might be.

My guess: If we sign a wide player today that means there is a manager lined up, if we don't then there isn't.

Based on the fact any sensible manager would look at that squad and think "hmm, lacks width"


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on August 31, 2017, 19:28:52 pm
My guess: If we sign a wide player today that means there is a manager lined up, if we don't then there isn't.

Based on the fact any sensible manager would look at that squad and think "hmm, lacks width"

We've actually got more suitable wing backs than wingers, maybe we should try the 3-5-2 again??


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: TownOwl on August 31, 2017, 19:29:57 pm
I see Michael Smith left Pompey today. Anyone know where for? I couldn't see anything.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on August 31, 2017, 19:30:54 pm
We've actually got more suitable wing backs than wingers, maybe we should try the 3-5-2 again??

Depends, let me know who you are referring too when you say wing backs and I'll let you know if I'll sanction us playing that way again.

Supplementary information required, whose your front two in the fancy 3-5-2 system of yours?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on August 31, 2017, 19:34:48 pm
I see Michael Smith left Pompey today. Anyone know where for? I couldn't see anything.

Colchester wanted him, don't know if they've managed to sign him yet.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 31, 2017, 19:41:00 pm
I see that Hiram boateng has gone to Exeter on a free - just watch him turn into a superstar. David wheeler who was mentioned several times on the wish lists has gone to qpr.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on August 31, 2017, 20:04:19 pm
Depends, let me know who you are referring too when you say wing backs and I'll let you know if I'll sanction us playing that way again.

Supplementary information required, whose your front two in the fancy 3-5-2 system of yours?

Are you in line to be the next manager?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on August 31, 2017, 20:13:10 pm
Are you in line to be the next manager?

....all will be revealed in the next few days!!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on August 31, 2017, 20:21:39 pm
Club usually tweet saying no more business don't they?

Maybe different this time as we don't have a manager!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on August 31, 2017, 20:24:32 pm
I see that Hiram boateng has gone to Exeter on a free - just watch him turn into a superstar. David wheeler who was mentioned several times on the wish lists has gone to qpr.

Boateng definitely has bags of potential, hope he realises it and puts the work in.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest3063 on August 31, 2017, 20:28:18 pm
I'm happy that JED has left but the timing is not ideal. We now have a squad minus any wide players with 4 goalkeepers (yes, 1 out on loan) and a large squad of players. At least a couple (Iaciofano, Lobjoit) should of been sent out on loan, now they probably wish to stay to fight for a place under the new manager. Also, a certain Raheem Hanley is still here, why hasn't his contract been cancelled?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Benji on August 31, 2017, 20:43:08 pm
I'm happy that JED has left but the timing is not ideal. We now have a squad minus any wide players


With the current squad I think you almost have to go 4-2-3-1 with a slightly narrow 3 behind the main striker. It should give us much more of a midfield presence.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on August 31, 2017, 20:47:34 pm
With the current squad I think you almost have to go 4-2-3-1 with a slightly narrow 3 behind the main striker. It should give us much more of a midfield presence.

4-3-3 for me, would make use of more of our thousands of midfielders, hopefully make us a bit more solid. I also don't think there is anyone good enough for the team to be built around them as a 10. 2 "wide" forwards who provide width and support the striker.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: guest2487 on August 31, 2017, 20:55:43 pm
We signed David Martin yet?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on August 31, 2017, 20:59:45 pm
Club tweeted they expect no further business tonight.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on August 31, 2017, 21:01:22 pm
4 months with only 1 winger. I hope the new manager can think of something inventive. Very impressed with Ingram though. Finally a No.1.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on August 31, 2017, 21:13:10 pm
There's going to have to be a few square pegs in round holes that's for sure. Can't we still bring in unattached players once the window's closed? One of the biggest boosts for any new manager would be the return to fitness of JJOT and foley - it would be great if one of if not both are back before the Doncaster game.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: WadeyCobbler on August 31, 2017, 21:19:13 pm
Clubs can sign unattached players. Maybe there's a winger out there who is fit and raring to go?! Seems unlikely. That's going to be the biggest concern for the new manager, our lack of width. Waters, Hoskins and Powell are the only real options.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on August 31, 2017, 21:23:22 pm
Clubs can sign unattached players. Maybe there's a winger out there who is fit and raring to go?! Seems unlikely. That's going to be the biggest concern for the new manager, our lack of width. Waters, Hoskins and Powell are the only real options.

Is Enoch Andoh fit? I know he had a trial with Oldham, could be worth a gamble.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on August 31, 2017, 22:02:55 pm
I see Michael Smith left Pompey today. Anyone know where for? I couldn't see anything.

Signed for Bury


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: GrangeParkCobbler on August 31, 2017, 22:08:44 pm
That's it....the window is closed!



Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Manwork04 on September 01, 2017, 07:53:15 am
Signed for Bury
Missed a trick there v good player IMHO.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on September 01, 2017, 08:05:59 am
I also think Michael Smith is a decent forward but with Rico & Revell still on our books too much of the same. The truth is that Smith may offer more over a season than either of our veteran forwards.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Vintage Cobbler on September 01, 2017, 08:36:36 am
But where we really missed out was in not signing John Marquis. Madness.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: MK_Cobbler on September 01, 2017, 08:39:40 am
Is Enoch Andoh fit? I know he had a trial with Oldham, could be worth a ****.

Smith, Phillips?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on September 01, 2017, 09:21:12 am
But where we really missed out was in not signing John Marquis. Madness.

I was just thinking, somewhere in a parallel universe we signed Marquis instead of Revell last summer and released Rico and signed Smith this summer. Marquis, Smith, Long, Waters ... not bad.

Of course in this parallel universe we also signed some wingers!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: JollyCobbler on September 01, 2017, 09:36:25 am
I was just thinking, somewhere in a parallel universe we signed Marquis instead of Revell last summer and released Rico and signed Smith this summer. Marquis, Smith, Long, Waters ... not bad.

Of course in this parallel universe we also signed some wingers!

Us not even trying to sign Marquis must go down as one of the greatest f***-ups ever by this club. It was so obvious he was capable of doing a decent job for NTFC.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on September 01, 2017, 09:40:19 am
Having said that tho, I'd be keen to see how he steps up to league 1 this year. He has never done it at this level for Millwall,  very limited opportunity I know. He has all the basics to do it tho


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: EssTeeFree on September 01, 2017, 09:45:23 am
Having said that tho, I'd be keen to see how he steps up to league 1 this year. He has never done it at this level for Millwall,  very limited opportunity I know. He has all the basics to do it tho

He's had a solid start I think, we get to see for ourselves in a couple of weeks.

I liked Marquis during both his spells with us but I'm happy to hold my hand up and admit I never saw him scoring the volume of goals he did last season. I saw him more as a hard worker, someone who would be a dream for a goal scorer to play alongside rather than the guy to get the goals.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: The Rauldinho on September 01, 2017, 13:52:23 pm
Smith, Phillips?

People were suggesting wingers available without a club, Andoh is one of them (So then we would have two wingers at the club and could play 4-4-2 a bit easier).

Not quite sure what you are suggesting?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Spinney cobbler on September 02, 2017, 10:30:16 am
I still think we will bring in David Martin to be our GK - He is unattached and can be signed after the Deadline
I see he has signed a short term deal with Millwall.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on September 02, 2017, 11:41:42 am
Clubs can sign unattached players. Maybe there's a winger out there who is fit and raring to go?! Seems unlikely. That's going to be the biggest concern for the new manager, our lack of width. Waters, Hoskins and Powell are the only real options.

Any chance of a list or link please?


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on September 10, 2017, 20:10:32 pm
Keiran Richardson is currently without a club. Would be a great signing and would be a much needed winger.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on September 10, 2017, 20:50:21 pm
Us not even trying to sign Marquis must go down as one of the greatest ****-ups ever by this club.

He is not a L1 striker at best L2 . Thats why L1 Millwall* let him go out to L2 clubs on loan!

* last season


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on September 10, 2017, 20:55:44 pm
Keiran Richardson is currently without a club. Would be a great signing and would be a much needed winger.

He is 33yrs!, hope you dont mean the Hollyoaks actor ;)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on September 11, 2017, 05:51:15 am
He is 33yrs!, hope you dont mean the Hollyoaks actor ;)

32, and why does that matter? Just because Matt Taylor's legs have gone doesn't mean richardson's have too.

Please show me some other wingers available on a free transfer.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: 606 Parklands_Cobbler on September 11, 2017, 07:28:57 am
He hasn't played for a year, and would probably fail a drugs test. (If we had them regularly)


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Glastonbury Cobbler on September 11, 2017, 08:16:10 am
32, and why does that matter? Just because Matt Taylor's legs have gone doesn't mean richardson's have too.

Please show me some other wingers available on a free transfer.

Free Agent Right Winger ...

http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/spieler/vertragslosespieler/statistik/1/plus//galerie/0?ausrichtung=alle&spielerposition_id=12&land_id=189&altersklasse=&wettbewerb_id=alle&seit=alle&yt0=Show

Free Agent Left Wingers ...
 
http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/spieler/vertragslosespieler/statistik/1/plus//galerie/0?ausrichtung=alle&spielerposition_id=11&land_id=189&altersklasse=&wettbewerb_id=alle&seit=alle&yt0=Show


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: meccanostand on September 11, 2017, 08:23:53 am
Wouldn't be surprised to see a couple of foreign signings now with JFH's and Carr's links abroad.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Wolvo on September 11, 2017, 09:10:04 am
I made the observation on Saturday that Powell has somehow managed to find himself as second choice winger... despite being the only out and out winger in the squad.


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Ralap on September 11, 2017, 09:12:57 am
I made the observation on Saturday that Powell has somehow managed to find himself as second choice winger... despite being the only out and out winger in the squad.

 ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: everbrite on September 11, 2017, 12:55:43 pm
Free Agent Right Winger ...

http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/spieler/vertragslosespieler/statistik/1/plus//galerie/0?ausrichtung=alle&spielerposition_id=12&land_id=189&altersklasse=&wettbewerb_id=alle&seit=alle&yt0=Show

Free Agent Left Wingers ...
 
http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/spieler/vertragslosespieler/statistik/1/plus//galerie/0?ausrichtung=alle&spielerposition_id=11&land_id=189&altersklasse=&wettbewerb_id=alle&seit=alle&yt0=Show

Thanks for that Glaston - plenty of choice there. Why are the left wingers so seemingly higher value as opposed to the right wingers. I see Demon is available as a left winger ;D


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: Irchy cob on September 11, 2017, 13:20:23 pm
Thanks for that Glaston - plenty of choice there. Why are the left wingers so seemingly higher value as opposed to the right wingers. I see Demon is available as a left winger ;D

And according to that site his market value is £225k!


Title: Re: Summer 2017 Transfer Wishlist
Post by: just.reading on September 11, 2017, 13:31:35 pm
Thanks for that Glaston - plenty of choice there. Why are the left wingers so seemingly higher value as opposed to the right wingers. I see Demon is available as a left winger ;D

Plenty of choice? Might as well throw Bob Smith from the local pub on that list too! I'm talking about players who have a certain quality about them. I don't know what kind of state Richardson is in right now, but his career has been Premiership/Championship up until last year. He's being linked to Southend so presumably still has something about him still. Not sure why you are putting him down?