Is this squad better than last year's?

[sjh567]

atkins is and always will be crap no matter how many chances he gets given

[brewer95]

Jul 25, 2012 1:14:46 GMT texas said:

It is said in the Ilkeston thread that a "Williams" scored the second BAFC goal today. I assume (woe is me?) this Williams is a new trialist we are looking at.

If true - is this one the new striker so many want ??

Yes, that's correct. It's hard to judge him on one game, I'd give him a few more games and see what he can do.

[brewer95]

On another note, Maghoma's cross for our second goal was simply superb.

[adambrewer]

Jul 25, 2012 17:02:39 GMT sjh567 said:

atkins is and always will be crap no matter how many chances he gets given

Bit harsh, bet he thinks highly of you too

[claymillman]

I would just point out that Atkins wasn't in goal at Ilkeston!!!

[superbrewer]

Something that has croosed my mind , we have got the likes of Atkins / Lyness and last season we had James Wren all goalies that are the same size or smaller than Kevin Poole , has he got a problem with goalies that are taller than him?

[sjh567]

Jul 25, 2012 18:15:13 GMT claymillman said:

I would just point out that Atkins wasn't in goal at Ilkeston!!!

ok!!! i didnt go as i had better things to do!!!! but i stand by what i said from what i saw of him last season and in the 1st friendly this year

[yellowarmy12]

We are a much better side espically in defence. Holness is strong and already has connections with Stanton from Rochdale. Diamond is also a great addition to the back line as cover. Lyness is a good young keeper but I will wait before I say anything about Atkins because he says on the official website "Improvements have to be made". If that is so then I hope he proves my thoughts wrong. Robbie Weir looked great from the 1st minute against Villa and has done well ever since. Also McCrory was all over Villa's right hand side in the 1st half.

I can't wait for the season to start and possibly more great signings!