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Title: Any additions yet?
Post by: lonegunman on June 01, 2018, 06:34:55 PM
I did think there might be a few new faces today.  :)
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: York Street Pilgrim on June 01, 2018, 08:28:43 PM
Me too. Endured an hour of Radio Lincolnshire talking about wrestling in the expectation that they would at some stage give out some football news. They didn't. That's an hour of my life I won't get back.
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: youngchubby69 on June 01, 2018, 08:53:56 PM
I don't think we need to panic yet, it's early doors yet on signing players.
If takes another 2 weeks to get the right players then so be it.
Craig is not a knee jerk reaction type of fellow.
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: shorty2kuk on June 01, 2018, 09:36:23 PM
I believe craig singletons been on holiday so probably nothing till he gets back
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: youngchubby69 on June 01, 2018, 09:43:56 PM
I believe craig singletons been on holiday so probably nothing till he gets back
How very dare him going on holiday, he needs to get his priorities right LOL
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: Pilgrim86 on June 02, 2018, 11:56:49 AM
I believe craig singletons been on holiday so probably nothing till he gets back

As has the chief scout.
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: York Street Pilgrim on June 02, 2018, 12:34:33 PM
Nothing concrete, but have seen a couple of tweets linking us with Jack Vann from Harrogate,  Lee Shaw from Grantham and Reece Thompson. But it appears there are other clubs also chasing the same players including Alfreton and York for Thompson and Halifax and Solihull for Shaw. Might just be someone playing a guessing game on twitter, but who knows?
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: oxo on June 02, 2018, 12:53:41 PM
Far to much speculation Thomson is being retained by Guisely fact. Far to often managers get pressured into mentioning targets thereby alerting other clubs who then come sniffing. Be patient, there are so many things that can delay proceedings at this early stage and be assured the manager will be doing all he can to land his targets and will not do or say anything that could stymie that and rightly so.

PS Keep filling your jam jars.  UTP.
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Post by: Steelihat on June 02, 2018, 03:09:36 PM
Nicky Walker from Trinity
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Post by: green hats mate on June 02, 2018, 04:18:43 PM
Both Southwell and Thompson have a year left on their contracts .   I guess a Salford or Harrogate cheque book could land one of them and Guiseley would be delighted .
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: baghdadpilgrim on June 02, 2018, 05:04:20 PM
Nathan Arnold, good first signing
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Post by: Keynsham Pilgrim on June 02, 2018, 05:04:32 PM
Yes we do - Nathan Arnold from up the road
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Post by: nikko on June 02, 2018, 05:08:11 PM
good signing .... :D
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Post by: oxo on June 02, 2018, 05:10:12 PM
What a cracking signing Arnold is. This just proves my point about keeping quiet until deals are signed, there is no doubt many others would have been sniffing around. Keep em coming like that Craig great start.  UTP
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Post by: Tipps End Pilgrim on June 02, 2018, 05:40:49 PM
Hopefully noughtyforties will be pleased.

TEP
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: youngchubby69 on June 02, 2018, 06:06:39 PM
What a cracking signing Arnold is. This just proves my point about keeping quiet until deals are signed, there is no doubt many others would have been sniffing around. Keep em coming like that Craig great start.  UTP
Couldn't agree more Mel, l was only joking with a Lincoln city fan friend this morning about him coming to Boston.
I thought could he would he, and here he is.
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: Bunyan on June 02, 2018, 07:20:47 PM
Well he was well worth the wait!
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: youngchubby69 on June 02, 2018, 07:47:28 PM
Here we were a few days ago, being all down about Hemmings not staying, but Nathan is a real step up from Hemmings, looking at the non league news there are quite a few players leaving clubs that I thought would never leave on their own accord.
Probably a few heading to Boston, and perhaps a few dropping down from league footbal, perhaps who knows.
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: youngchubby69 on June 02, 2018, 07:56:27 PM
A few of CE old players have left Shaw Lane, two have gone to Trinity and a couple are yet to be announced at other clubs including Harris the Captain, and Byrne the winger.
Could they be heading our way ??
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: The Third Twin on June 02, 2018, 08:48:05 PM
What a cracking signing Arnold is. This just proves my point about keeping quiet until deals are signed, there is no doubt many others would have been sniffing around. Keep em coming like that Craig great start.  UTP
I fully agree, a cracking signing.
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: York Street Pilgrim on June 02, 2018, 09:15:40 PM
Thomson is being retained by Guisely fact.

Presumably though Thompson's contract was based on full time football. If the club reverts to part time status then the contract can't be worth the paper it was written on. And it may get harder for them to retain him.
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: green hats mate on June 02, 2018, 09:24:50 PM
Thomson is being retained by Guisely fact.

Presumably though Thompson's contract was based on full time football. If the club reverts to part time status then the contract can't be worth the paper it was written on. And it may get harder for them to retain him.

Southwell and Thompson must pose a big problem for Bignot ,  desperate to cut the wage bill , but who will pay a fee and match Southwell wages .   I guess his first choice is to keep Thompson and sell Southwell .
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: green hats mate on June 02, 2018, 09:30:33 PM
Looking at the New Fishy many Grimsby fans would have taken Nathan back .

It would complete a great double if Craig can snatch Josh Wilde from the grasp of Billy Heath .
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: lonegunman on June 03, 2018, 08:23:30 AM
Well, I started the post and i'm more than happy with the first new face.
Well done CE, keep them coming like that and we as supporters will be more than happy.  :) :)
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: Eddie Killick on June 03, 2018, 04:01:53 PM
Didn't Nathan sign on loan for Salford? Perhaps his lack of match appearances for them influenced his decision. Is   he on loan to us or is he a one year contract player?
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: Pete Brooksbank on June 03, 2018, 04:34:50 PM
Didn't Nathan sign on loan for Salford? Perhaps his lack of match appearances for them influenced his decision. Is   he on loan to us or is he a one year contract player?

It was reported he left Lincoln so he's not on loan from them. He's ours.
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: Pilgrim86 on June 03, 2018, 04:38:35 PM
Didn't Nathan sign on loan for Salford? Perhaps his lack of match appearances for them influenced his decision. Is   he on loan to us or is he a one year contract player?
He was a free agent, after leaving Lincoln last week. He's signed permanently as a player/coach (has his UEFA B badge).
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: Pete Brooksbank on June 03, 2018, 05:05:48 PM
Next signing as just been announced: Ben Middleton!! Outstanding work to bring him back.
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: Ernie100 on June 03, 2018, 05:09:15 PM
It keeps getting better, keep it up Craig 8)
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: Lee Newell on June 03, 2018, 05:24:42 PM
Two quality signings these, not going to be any doubts as to whether they will be good enough.

No need to panic!

The strikers are the only real area of concern at the moment with none in the squad. I'm sure CE and his coaching/scouting team will sort this.
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: joshb on June 03, 2018, 05:55:24 PM
Lee Shaw from Grantham? Would he cut it at this higher level? Would we be able to attract him to us?
Pity Guiseley have tied down Thompson (and Dayle)
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: youngchubby69 on June 03, 2018, 08:01:37 PM
Great signing, welcome back Ben
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: doc on June 03, 2018, 08:28:46 PM
Good stuff so far.  Good luck to those that left. It's football. No grudges.move on
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: youngchubby69 on June 04, 2018, 02:36:21 AM
Nicky Walker from Trinity
Not one for me, unless he has improved massively since he was here before.
Just floated in and out of game's.
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: Pilgrim86 on June 05, 2018, 02:06:21 PM
Walker has signed
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: The Big M on June 05, 2018, 02:25:30 PM
Nicky Walker from Trinity
Not one for me, unless he has improved massively since he was here before.
Just floated in and out of game's.

He was very good for Gainsborough end of last season
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: youngchubby69 on June 05, 2018, 02:37:10 PM
Nicky Walker from Trinity
Not one for me, unless he has improved massively since he was here before.
Just floated in and out of game's.

He was very good for Gainsborough end of last season
Let's hope he changes my opinion of him, he has the ability and skills, it was just his work rate and attitude that let him down.
I would imagine though Craig has changed that about him, and we definitely know that he won't put up with it.
Welcome back Nicky and good luck.
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: tom and jerry on June 05, 2018, 03:06:22 PM
Walker is decent. Good signing. Wilde has joined Alfreton
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: dt woodhall on June 05, 2018, 09:04:18 PM
Three good signings so far. not bothered about Hemmings going.

Re Wilde- had his chance to come here several years ago,
so why bother about him now - thought he was poor anyway.

Keep up the good work Craig, every faith in you to get the
right players here and the right blend.
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: Finchley Tiger on June 06, 2018, 02:14:02 PM
Another 'keeper signed, 19 year old Dylan Parkin who has been released by Chesterfield

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/sport/football/chesterfield-fc/released-spireites-keeper-finds-new-home-in-the-division-below-1-9195420 (https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/sport/football/chesterfield-fc/released-spireites-keeper-finds-new-home-in-the-division-below-1-9195420)
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: youngchubby69 on June 08, 2018, 12:07:44 PM
John Mcombe centre half from Harrogate signs for us.
Another big signing me thinks.
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: Pete Brooksbank on June 08, 2018, 12:24:32 PM
John Mcombe centre half from Harrogate signs for us.
Another big signing me thinks.

This is our second attempt at signing him. I remember him and Michael Proctor being announced before the 2-1 win at Mansfield, only for both deals to fall through and Proctor to help relegate us at Wrexham a few weeks later.
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Post by: Bodge on June 08, 2018, 12:37:24 PM
Played in Harrogates play off win. Big lad too, good signing
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Post by: Lee Newell on June 08, 2018, 12:39:42 PM
Good to have a bit of experience in the squad.

Jordan Keane's boots soon filled!
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: youngchubby69 on June 08, 2018, 01:31:20 PM
Any news regarding Wafula, Clifton and Brogan.
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Post by: father Ted on June 08, 2018, 02:16:51 PM
Almost an all Harrogate defence  ,
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Post by: Boo on June 08, 2018, 05:52:06 PM
Possibly one incoming from Grantham if terms can be agreed.
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: youngchubby69 on June 08, 2018, 06:50:56 PM
Possibly one incoming from Grantham if terms can be agreed.
Would that be a striker ??
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Post by: Cavalier on June 08, 2018, 07:54:47 PM
Any news regarding Wafula, Clifton and Brogan.

Wafula already signed.  Just waiting for Clifton & Brogan.
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: Dipdodah on June 08, 2018, 10:05:37 PM
Shaw going to  Coalville I  heard.
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: youngchubby69 on June 09, 2018, 08:35:00 AM
Shaw going to  Coalville I  heard.
Yes you are right, with an injury according to this article
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/coalvilletown/news/exciting-winger-joins-from-grantham-town-2309720.html
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: York Street Pilgrim on June 09, 2018, 09:27:38 AM
There were two Shaws at Grantham. Not sure that the one moved to Coalville was the same one that got all the goals.
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: youngchubby69 on June 09, 2018, 09:52:53 AM
There were two Shaws at Grantham. Not sure that the one moved to Coalville was the same one that got all the goals.
Yes you are right it's Lee Shaw the goal scorer.
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: green hats mate on June 12, 2018, 09:18:32 PM
Guiseley fans suggesting Dayle may be signing for Halifax , if so little chance of them letting Reece Thompson go .
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: Pilgrim86 on June 12, 2018, 09:22:08 PM
They've posted this, too:

https://twitter.com/GuiseleyAFC/status/1006612348545765381
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Post by: Pete Brooksbank on June 13, 2018, 01:30:17 PM
Guiseley fans suggesting Dayle may be signing for Halifax , if so little chance of them letting Reece Thompson go .

Dayle's move to Halifax has now been confirmed, so we'll have to look elsewhere for a striker - there's surely no way Guiseley will let him leave.
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: Champs next year on June 13, 2018, 09:17:59 PM
Guiseley fans suggesting Dayle may be signing for Halifax , if so little chance of them letting Reece Thompson go .

Dayle's move to Halifax has now been confirmed, so we'll have to look elsewhere for a striker - there's surely no way Guiseley will let him leave.

Guiseley could well sign another goalscorer to replace Dayle?  It's an interesting one with Reece; a section of their fans do not like him. Take a look at their OS. The club have tried to win his detractors over by getting him to post a plea for loyalty & togetherness from All Guiseley fans for the coming CN season. On their Twitter feed the first fan response to this Thompson plea is one of disbelief. The fan questions His loyalty to the club & attitude in general.
Also the fact that the he appears to have an excellent working relationship with Craig Elliot & appeared to enjoy his loan spell with us. If they do bring another striker in with the DS cash; maybe another loan or permanent move could be on for RT?
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: youngchubby69 on June 14, 2018, 05:17:27 AM
Personally I think with signings so far, that Craig will be looking for a better qaulity striker than Reece.
I don't think Craig will waste anymore time on it, he doesn't strike me as a person that will be messed about much.
Good luck to Reece though and I would have loved to have seen him return to us, I think Guisley will really struggle this season, if they have had to sell Dayle to bring money in to build a sqaud.
They are not showing much ambition by selling a qaulity player like Dayle.
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: Pilgrim86 on June 14, 2018, 01:30:38 PM
Dayle has left because he wants to stay full time, and Guiseley have reverted to part time.
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Post by: Finchley Tiger on June 14, 2018, 06:09:26 PM
Scott Garner went in the opposite direction joining Guiseley from Halifax
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Post by: The Third Twin on June 14, 2018, 10:54:02 PM
Dayle has left because he wants to stay full time, and Guiseley have reverted to part time.
Dayle was contacted for this coming season. His wages would be much more than Guiseley could afford at North level, so it suited both parties for Dayle to leave.
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Post by: tom and jerry on June 15, 2018, 12:35:23 PM
Tsiminagha or whatever his name is has joined Oxfod City. All the best to him. Good squad/ impact player
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Post by: Crazy Neil on June 15, 2018, 07:35:42 PM
DONE DEAL: The Pilgrims’ sixth newcomer of the summer is 28-year-old left-sided defender @jordangough90, who has previous National League North experience with Solihull Moors, Brackley Town and AFC Telford United:
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Post by: youngchubby69 on June 15, 2018, 09:45:48 PM
Another cracking signing, this is beginning to be a good squad on paper.
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Post by: steve m on June 15, 2018, 10:03:23 PM
Impressive stuff, but oh for some strikers!
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Post by: The Third Twin on June 15, 2018, 10:40:48 PM
Impressive stuff, but oh for some strikers!
Gregg Smith still without a team. I was joking, but nothing would surprise me.
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Post by: youngchubby69 on June 16, 2018, 03:01:09 AM
Impressive stuff, but oh for some strikers!
Gregg Smith still without a team. I was joking, but nothing would surprise me.
Could the big fella return ??
You never know TTT, he certainly would be made welcome.
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Post by: Sussex Pilgrim on June 16, 2018, 10:38:20 AM
That's probably the defence done then another midfielder needed and about three more attackers !
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Post by: steve m on June 16, 2018, 11:56:39 AM
I meant strikers who actually scores goals.....
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: The Third Twin on June 16, 2018, 12:09:48 PM
I meant strikers who actually scores goals.....
my mistake!
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Post by: Champs next year on June 16, 2018, 03:22:03 PM
Impressive stuff, but oh for some strikers!
Gregg Smith still without a team. I was joking, but nothing would surprise me.
Could the big fella return ??
You never know TTT, he certainly would be made welcome.

Yes Smithy will always be welcome wherever We are playing. Will always remember him fondly, especially when he'd come in Town End with his kids & Wife after his horror ankle fracture. He loved the rapore with us fans & always made time for anyone who wanted a chat. A top, genuine guy, a committed grafter who also scored some great goals for us; many of them were winning goals too. Two in particular stand out for me: our goal at Stockport 2 seasons back, when he got his head on a superb cross from Marshall finishing a brilliant flowing team move that began with st Juste at left back. The other was that 93 min winner v Alfreton at York Street after being 1-2 down with 4 mins of normal time left. Oh his 92 min winner at Telford was also up there!

Personally I think Craig has had a real long look at Smithy & decided he's not the type of striker he wants to fit in with his crisp passing mobile system. I've said several times if Greg could have held it up better & fed it back regularly to the attacking m/fielders & wing backs he would have been playing at least in the Conference.  All the best Big Fella to ur Family too....I know u will keep those centre halfs terrified.
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Post by: Pilgrim58 on June 17, 2018, 09:09:57 PM
more like bull in a china shop...lower league player, poss do well at town
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Post by: Champs next year on June 20, 2018, 08:06:41 PM
Impressive stuff, but oh for some strikers!
Gregg Smith still without a team. I was joking, but nothing would surprise me.

Me either, Gregg only 27ish, OK had some serious injuries, some players do & still do the business. Still maybe his best ahead? Craig Elliot was a cracking Centre Forward, surely they could get the big fella really sharpened up & also work on his hold up play & keeping his distribution simple! Gregg has so many other Major assets to his game. Can be unplayable in the air, he's got a decent shot on him, goalscorer & absolutely psyches out all central defenders --- most are shit scared of him. If he was to come back --- Let them have it Big Man.
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Post by: tom and jerry on June 21, 2018, 02:08:46 PM
Any rumours/ news re Clifton or Brogan. Both decent players imo
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Post by: steve m on June 21, 2018, 02:58:31 PM
Smith is not the answer......
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Post by: tom and jerry on June 21, 2018, 03:18:29 PM
Smith would be ideal in a 4 4 2. But that seems not to be a system liked by many managers these days. 100% effort. Gives everything for the cause. Limited in many areas but loves (loved?) the club and will be a fine signing wherever he goes. Good luck to him
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Post by: youngchubby69 on June 21, 2018, 04:27:22 PM
Any rumours/ news re Clifton or Brogan. Both decent players imo
No it's been very quiet about both of them, they are still on the team list though, but probably can't read to much in to that though xx
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Post by: Bunyan on June 21, 2018, 05:58:25 PM
Clifton signed for Alfreton
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Post by: Ernie100 on June 21, 2018, 06:54:04 PM
Clifton signed for Alfreton

A good player when he put his mind to it, drifted in and out during some of our latter games last season.
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Post by: Champs next year on June 21, 2018, 07:21:09 PM
Smith is not the answer......

Yeah can understand that. Maybe not what CE has in mind for how he wants us to play. Yes he has assets to his game & never gives less than his all. As I stated Distribution & hold up play wanting at our level; there's also the question of his discipline & general fitness too. We need a 20 goal a season CF. If Guiseley were still full time & in Conference I would have said Thompson deal was dead esp with Dayle being sold. Then again u would have thought Craig would have made his move by now. Is Ricky Miller signed up after Peterborough debacle?
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Post by: lonegunman on June 22, 2018, 06:06:13 AM
I'm certain the manager has people in mind. He doesn't strike me as a manger that will panic about getting what he wants. I'm certain we will be seeing a striker or two in the very near future.
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Post by: youngchubby69 on June 22, 2018, 07:19:33 AM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44538297
Some changes to come.
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Post by: Pilgrim86 on June 23, 2018, 11:54:03 AM
Matt Jansen has resigned at Chorley
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Post by: tom and jerry on June 23, 2018, 11:57:23 AM
His Twitter says he was 'forced to resign'. No doubt more news to come in that one!
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Post by: youngchubby69 on June 23, 2018, 02:25:41 PM
His Twitter says he was 'forced to resign'. No doubt more news to come in that one!
Does not surprise me one bit,, I thought it would have come earlier than this.
He keeps failing to get them promoted, and they have been spending alot of money .
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Post by: green hats mate on June 23, 2018, 04:07:07 PM
Brogan photo removed from OS today , presumably another one gone !
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Post by: Oakham Pilgrim on June 23, 2018, 04:08:40 PM
Alfreton perhaps?
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Post by: Oakham Pilgrim on June 23, 2018, 04:58:13 PM
And is that why Gough has been signed?
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Post by: tom and jerry on June 23, 2018, 05:08:33 PM
Would be v surprised if Brogan turned up at Alfreton. They've got Josh Wilde who is quality plus Ciaran Keane who can play left back or left mid

Think he's Sheffield based so that brings the Leeds and Manchester based clubs into the picture too for his services
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Post by: youngchubby69 on June 23, 2018, 05:26:14 PM
Would be v surprised if Brogan turned up at Alfreton. They've got Josh Wilde who is quality plus Ciaran Keane who can play left back or left mid

Think he's Sheffield based so that brings the Leeds and Manchester based clubs into the picture too for his services
Guisley or BPA ????
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Post by: green hats mate on June 23, 2018, 06:46:20 PM
And is that why Gough has been signed?

Probably with Middleton and Gough signed Clifton and Brogan could see they would not be automatic starters at YS . 
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Post by: tom and jerry on June 23, 2018, 10:02:09 PM
I think Clifton would get into most NLN sides. One of the better right sided players I've seen at Step 2. Almost too easy for him sometimes I thought. Quality player
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Post by: Champs next year on June 23, 2018, 10:17:16 PM
Matt Jansen has resigned at Chorley

How has he got away with not being able to get them out of  the CN for so long? It's a simple equation for success: An incredible catchment area for Quality signings & free reign on Lancashire FL club loan youth signings. Can u imagine, sorry dream, of us being surrounded by the depth of quality Jensen's had access to?? They Board have backed him financially all the way & he just couldn't deliver the Goods. Will always detest him for the middle finger celebrations when Roscoes overhead kick equalised 94th min & pidge hit the bar with his pen. Also when he had injuries & influenced the ref to call the game off at our place couple of seasons ago when pitch was playable. Apart from all that I quite like him🚾😪
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Post by: Tash on June 23, 2018, 11:49:06 PM
Managers back off his hols expect a couple of strikers in this week.
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Post by: The Third Twin on June 24, 2018, 10:36:17 AM
I think Clifton would get into most NLN sides. One of the better right sided players I've seen at Step 2. Almost too easy for him sometimes I thought. Quality player
too inconsistent and better as a right sided midfielder in a AM style set up. With Middleton already signed, he's no loss.
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Post by: youngchubby69 on June 25, 2018, 01:38:50 PM
So what's happening on the new stadium site, l have been told that the work that is being carried out is for rentail outlets on the stadium site nothing to do with the stadium.
But the plans do not show any retail units on the stadium site, only the ones at the entrance next to the roundabout, which l presume is were KFC and Costa are going.
This information was passed on to me from a close friend of Mr Singleton, who apparently had told him this.
Me personally I think it's a load of rubbish and the actual work taking place is for the contractor's compound and office site.
This is what normally is put in place before any work commences on any construction site.
Would have liked the club to have given us the official notification of what's happening.
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Post by: Tash on June 25, 2018, 03:28:24 PM
Drainage for stadium site.
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Post by: wayne, york pilgrim on June 25, 2018, 09:08:50 PM
Doesn't 100 New homes need to be occupied before work can commence with stadium?
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Post by: natmic 66 on June 25, 2018, 09:35:01 PM
New left back from Osset Town...
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Post by: Champs next year on June 25, 2018, 11:09:01 PM
I think Clifton would get into most NLN sides. One of the better right sided players I've seen at Step 2. Almost too easy for him sometimes I thought. Quality player
too inconsistent and better as a right sided midfielder in a AM style set up. With Middleton already signed, he's no loss.

Agree with that,  another player who AM lauded to the heavens this time last year. For me he's nothing special. What is he? A right back (poor positional sense), right wing back (bit of pace....final ball often poor) & he's never a right sided midfielder. In fact in many games last season it was plain to see that he's not sure of his role in the teams defensive shape when our attacks brake down.  I spoke to brackley  fans who wished him well but said he never looked part of how they played.
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Post by: youngchubby69 on June 26, 2018, 05:43:37 AM
New left back from Osset Town...
Ashley Jackson, described as a classy player that rarely looses the ball.
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: green hats mate on June 26, 2018, 08:58:22 AM
New left back from Osset Town...
Ashley Jackson, described as a classy player that rarely looses the ball.

Different to most the left backs we have had over he past few seasons then !!

DT Woodhall listened to at last, will be delighted !
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: Finchley Tiger on June 26, 2018, 09:42:06 AM
Ash Jackson looked a very good prospect when he was at Worksop several years ago playing for our U19's. If I remember correctly we picked him up after he left Scunny.

Good luck to the lad, I hope it works out for him.
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: youngchubby69 on June 28, 2018, 12:18:14 AM
A few of CE old players have left Shaw Lane, two have gone to Trinity and a couple are yet to be announced at other clubs including Harris the Captain, and Byrne the winger.
Could they be heading our way ??
Well Harris has arrived , could there be a few more yet .
Title: Re: Any additions yet?
Post by: dt woodhall on June 28, 2018, 12:00:55 PM
Squad is looking good on paper Pete, but proof in the pudding etc

Just need 2/3 strikers now, leave it to a northern manager to sort
the job out. Still would not be surprised to see Reece T back playing
for us this year. Hope so I liked his style of play and tenacity