Did anyone watch the full KT interview being reported on?
https://youtu.be/wwWKFKRKCIc
I thought it was quite reasonable and sensible. 2 budgets and different shrewd plans made in advance for likely outcomes.

IMO the Chron report I only read after comes over more negatively with some choice quotes, than the original interview did.

I think it'll cost us more to NOT sign a couple of decent strikers.

Smith, Adams, Pollock, Racic?

Carruthers was/is a hell of a player but he's had a catalogue of knee injuries. Think Wilder may have signed him? Still in his 20s but surely too much of a risk.

Seen a bit from the Lincoln fans with the Morton situation, and now this. They really think they're a massive club in comparison to us! Maybe it is the Appleton connection because it's so reminiscent of Poxford. I suppose their attendance is temporarily a few thousand higher than ours off the back of the Cowley promotions and cup runs. Where were they in 2016 though.

Oh well, whilst we're still nicking their best players so I'll shrug it off - as long as they don't get Morton!

There was a strange quote from KT that I'm hoping will make sense soon. Tomorrow?

"We're currently hoping to get in an experienced player on a free transfer that would typically require a fee, so it shouldn't be looked at negatively."

My only guess is that we've negotiated a mutual consent style release to get someone off a wagebill somewhere. Seems to be quite a bit of this going on now, as predicted. Maybe the power is starting to shift from player to club now the season draws near.

Don't know if it is true but Raglan was reported to be one of yesterdays trialists. A fee would be involved as he is still under contract at Cheltenham.

Caught the eye scoring at Sixfields in the playoff semi win perhaps? Didn't look so hot in the second leg though!!!

Odd he would be in on trial if under contract. Would have assumed he's in their plans so this isn't adding up for me; unless the deal is done of course.

Analysis of (IMO) our best signing yet, Mills:

https://eflanalysis.com/analysis/joseph-mills-at-forest-green-rovers-2019-20-scout-report-tactical-analysis-tactics/amp?__twitter_impression=true

Just watched it this morning. Good performance and yes unlucky not to get the stoppage in the 7th

Hoping Chantelle Cameron can do the same too. She has a real chance to hit the big time with Matchroom. Nice to see Northampton boxing on the map.

Has chosen Crewe apparently

Local rag in Crewe reporting that Alex have made no offer to Omar Beckles (yet). Maybe that rumour still has legs after all.

https://www.cheshire-live.co.uk/sport/football/no-crewe-alex-bid-yet-18774291.amp?__twitter_impression=true

Surely you mean the fields are green and the sky is blue. FACT

Morton looked terrible in his first few games Fact.

Just WOW. You and I are very different judges of a player. You aren't Melville are you? Or maybe you had too much sun on your yacht.

Game 1, Scunny: Comes on as 2nd half sub. Lively. Shows good alertness and pace to make an interception and steam towards goal. Draws the foul and the resulting penalty seals the win. Performance good and looks to deserve a start...

Game 2, Macc: Gets his full debut and bags the only goal in a 1-0 win.

Yeah, terrible start.

I'm not claiming to be scout of the year, but I thought it was pretty obvious to most of us from the very start that he had something and would do well.

But is Goode worth 5x more than Wharton?

Shhhhh don't tell the Championship teams!
I had them fairly equal, but one grabs the headlines and therefore the price tag. I think when Wharton grows into his body like Goode has, they'll be very similar.

What do we think the market value is for Wharton and Morton? (And take COVID into account before you just tell me what Football Manager says!)

Just thinking ahead, if Goode did go for £1m...
- 200k cash bid for Wharton in this climate may be enough to take him permanently? I assume wages will not be too far out of reach.
- I suspect Morton would be far too much, but no harm waiving 500k under WBA's nose with a hefty percentage of next sale and/or buy back clause to test if they really feel he has EPL potential. Failing that, use the cash to get a proven L1 goal scorer or someone with potential like Morton.
- 200k for a Goode replacement (if we can't get one free).
- And 100k in the bank to support wages.

Could leave us in a much stronger position overall out of loosing Goode. Thoughts?

15. Didn't know the all time records of biggest win or most appearances. Now stored in the memory banks though, so worthwhile for me.

Looks like it would be a good signing but their supporters seem to think he would be attracting championship teams - apparently he’s a bit injury prone too.

But their supporters have over inflated opinions of themselves and are generally not the most knowledgeable. 
I did note that he's never really played a full season. If that's down to injury rather than selection, then he doesn't sound like a player KC will be signing.

Joe Walsh?

I don't know too much about him, but would certainly make sense on paper in terms of an experienced player with a reasonable number of L1 and Championship level appearances, on a free, presumably living fairly locally. Good age and a chance of extracting some previously unfulfilled potential.

[IF]

Really! I see Oliver as far more of a first team

Yep. Don't get me wrong, I love the bloke and was one of his biggest supporters, but KC talked of value for money.

Whilst the last two games live fresh in the memory, I also recall the almost costly missed chance in the first leg, which summed up his striking credentials. Also, the fact he couldn't hold down a starting XI place in our bang average L2 team of the first half of the season.
IF we get the strikers we want and need next season, the big V is again a sub to mix things up a bit.

Totally agree.
I suspect he was offered a 1 year deal that reflected his status as a likely squad player. He's brilliant at what he does - winning headers. Unfortunately he's not (yet) a brilliant goal scorer, and not a natural goalscorer. I'm sure we can sign a head on a stick for what big V was offered, or less, but I hope we'll be able to get something a little bit more, as I suspect we'll be needing it. I don't personally think that Smith is a natural replacement.

I will certainly follow how he gets on this season and wish him the best of luck, which he may need with THAT manager.

Oliver not a word

3 days ago...
I’ve honestly loved my time with @ntfc from the moment I entered the building! Achieving what we set out to do gaining promotion in the fashion we did was incredible I’d like thank the manager all the staff the boys and all the fans you’ve been unreal I wish you all the best💔👞

I'd rather be in a position where we have (had?) a fairly balanced squad and a good team ethic got us up - and loose a few players, than being a team where 1 striker got us up... and then left.
Yes, I'm referring to Swindon. Be interesting to see how we fair compared to them.

Of the players leaving so far, Curle has basically orchestrated the lot, possibly with the exception of Oliver, depending how competitive the offer was. We must now hope he made the right call and they are able to attract better replacements. That's what he (and we) will live or die by.