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Summer 2021 Transfer Window

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« Reply #1700 on: July 09, 2021, 23:17:52 pm »


Does anyone remember the name of that French midfielder who played on trial for us in pre-season either 2 or 3 years ago? Distinctly remember him looking very tidy at Fernie Fields. I'm pretty sure Curle decided against him and then he signed for a foreign side (perhaps in Greece or Turkey?) but really cannot remember his name..
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« Reply #1701 on: July 10, 2021, 07:41:49 am »

Anyone else feel cautiously optimistic regarding our defence?
With our two centre back signings receiving positive reviews from departing clubs, both  of which Brady described as leaders , added to Horsefalls development, think we have good options on that front.
Mills was rated by FGR fans at this level and Im fairly confident we will apply himself well and Harriman is good enough for this level.
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« Reply #1702 on: July 10, 2021, 08:09:17 am »

Anyone else feel cautiously optimistic regarding our defence?
With our two centre back signings receiving positive reviews from departing clubs, both  of which Brady described as leaders , added to Horsefalls development, think we have good options on that front.
Mills was rated by FGR fans at this level and Im fairly confident we will apply himself well and Harriman is good enough for this level.


Looking O.K., especially with another experienced RB to come hopefully. Not yet convinced about the goalkeeping options though. Instead of 2 mediocre keepers would have preferred an experienced keeper in the Matt Duke mould with perhaps a young loanee as backup. A dodgy keeper will always cost you points over the course of the season, we don't want a repeat of last season.
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« Reply #1703 on: July 10, 2021, 08:23:24 am »

Anyone else feel cautiously optimistic regarding our defence?
With our two centre back signings receiving positive reviews from departing clubs, both  of which Brady described as leaders , added to Horsefalls development, think we have good options on that front.
Mills was rated by FGR fans at this level and Im fairly confident we will apply himself well and Harriman is good enough for this level.

We need a right back IMO.
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« Reply #1704 on: July 10, 2021, 09:12:59 am »

I think Mills is a decent LB at this level and Harriman provides very good cover on either side. With Mills seemingly prone to niggly injuries, Harriman will get game time on that side of the pitch. Plus there's Hoskins who can provide adequate cover at full back, so I think we really just need a first choice RB to round out the squad. Any additional signings would be a bonus.
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« Reply #1705 on: July 10, 2021, 10:46:07 am »

I think Mills is a decent LB at this level and Harriman provides very good cover on either side. With Mills seemingly prone to niggly injuries, Harriman will get game time on that side of the pitch. Plus there's Hoskins who can provide adequate cover at full back, so I think we really just need a first choice RB to round out the squad. Any additional signings would be a bonus.
I forgot about Super Sam, TBF he was decent last time he played there.
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« Reply #1706 on: July 10, 2021, 10:48:43 am »

Plus there's Hoskins who can provide adequate cover at full back

In my more fanciful moments I wonder whether Hoskins could actually be transformed into an outstanding full-back. He has all the attributes (work rate, decent tackling and pressing, pace on the recovery, ability to carry the ball forward at speed) and his deficiencies in terms of finishing and crossing would be a lot less of an issue. He played very well there against Sunderland. Have we been playing him out of position all this time?



 
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« Reply #1707 on: July 10, 2021, 11:47:56 am »

Does anyone remember the name of that French midfielder who played on trial for us in pre-season either 2 or 3 years ago? Distinctly remember him looking very tidy at Fernie Fields. I'm pretty sure Curle decided against him and then he signed for a foreign side (perhaps in Greece or Turkey?) but really cannot remember his name..

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« Reply #1708 on: July 10, 2021, 12:45:28 pm »

In my more fanciful moments I wonder whether Hoskins could actually be transformed into an outstanding full-back. He has all the attributes (work rate, decent tackling and pressing, pace on the recovery, ability to carry the ball forward at speed) and his deficiencies in terms of finishing and crossing would be a lot less of an issue. He played very well there against Sunderland. Have we been playing him out of position all this time?



 
I said exactly this about 4 years ago. There's a post I could reference but I camt be arsed.
I said at the time that if he learnt to tackle and mark (old terminology, but you get the drift) he could become a reasonable wingback.
Unfortunately I dont think the defensive side of his game has come on enough to get him a move to a higher level.
Could still be ok for us though.
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« Reply #1709 on: July 10, 2021, 12:55:55 pm »

We need a right back IMO.

Is defiantly the area we need to strengthen in now and  I think we will end up with a loanee that can cover both RB and LB on the cheap.
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« Reply #1710 on: July 10, 2021, 12:59:05 pm »

Where do we think the trialists will be playing today then? Right-back, out-wide, up front?
Interesting to note that Sid was one of those trialists we've had for a week and a bit, and signed him off the back of it.
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« Reply #1711 on: July 10, 2021, 14:11:36 pm »

Some odd trialists, all of them defenders. Cameron McWilliams being back is the biggest shock! Also ex-Peterborough full back, who I had on trial who I remember being pacey.
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« Reply #1712 on: July 10, 2021, 15:18:47 pm »

Some odd trialists, all of them defenders. Cameron McWilliams being back is the biggest shock! Also ex-Peterborough full back, who I had on trial who I remember being pacey.
Is it a shock though? Brady clearly has some different opinions to Curle and that’s probably a good thing. Would have an in depth knowledge of Cam, has worked with him presumably extensively, so perhaps it was to be expected?
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« Reply #1713 on: July 10, 2021, 15:20:26 pm »

Is it a shock though? Brady clearly has some different opinions to Curle and that’s probably a good thing. Would have an in depth knowledge of Cam, has worked with him presumably extensively, so perhaps it was to be expected?
Sure, but its not often a player is released and then re-signed the following year.
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« Reply #1714 on: July 10, 2021, 20:06:11 pm »

True.
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« Reply #1715 on: July 10, 2021, 20:57:03 pm »

Sure, but its not often a player is released and then re-signed the following year.

Did suggest he might get resigned. Spent last year with Cardiff U23s which would have helped his improvement. If he's injury-free definitely worth a contract. 
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« Reply #1716 on: July 10, 2021, 21:22:16 pm »

Did suggest he might get resigned. Spent last year with Cardiff U23s which would have helped his improvement. If he's injury-free definitely worth a contract. 

Thought the left back who played in the first half looked far superior to young Cameron...
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« Reply #1717 on: July 11, 2021, 14:43:12 pm »

Would definitely like to see Debayo feature more against sterner opposition. This is what a Crawley said of David Sesay who featured at RB in the second half. "He is a right footed full back who can play either flank. Without being stand out he gets the job done. He plays and the side he is on is secure.

The thing that held him back at Crawley was his ability to play either side. Put him on the bench and you have cover at left and right back plus defensive midfield.

Imho a good player"

Considering we need cover at both full back positions that certainly would be of interest.
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« Reply #1718 on: July 12, 2021, 07:24:22 am »

We need a right back IMO.

https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/cobblers-looking-to-strengthen-at-full-back-3303880
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« Reply #1719 on: July 12, 2021, 09:18:36 am »

I know it’s good to have versatility in the squad but doesn’t Harriman already fill this role?
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