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Post by nodrogthescot on Jul 8, 2024 16:30:09 GMT
Goalkeeping problem solved,Jon McLaughlan has been released by Rangers.
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Post by luke on Jul 8, 2024 17:05:23 GMT
Josh Walker has officially left, undisclosed fee to National League side Southend United
I personally really wanted it to work having watched him play in Step 3 for Hendon - although not played to his strengths, just not quite good enough for L1 unfortunately, best of luck to him, should smash it there
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Post by Fred Andrews on Jul 8, 2024 17:07:47 GMT
I had high hopes for him, but he's nearly 27 now and hadn't shown any signs of improvement to make the step up, I think he'll bang in the goals at that level though.
I wonder how much of the £200k we got back? A tenth?
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DC
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Post by DC on Jul 8, 2024 19:05:09 GMT
It'll be interesting to see who is going to be the left back this season. We've got two good young left backs on the books now though so it is healthy competition. The left side of defence has been a huge issue for us for an extremely long time. The last time we had someone in that role to perform consistently on the regular basis was probably Damien McCrory before his injuries and that was 2015/16! Judging by the carlisle reaction I hope williams is left back! The Carlisle fans seem to have generally rated him from what I've seen.
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Post by mikeyboy on Jul 8, 2024 20:11:26 GMT
Seems really strange with someone of the experience and prowess of Billy Bodin is excited and wanting to be part of it. But Helm and the others don’t want to be.
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Post by cbh1 on Jul 8, 2024 20:43:58 GMT
Seems really strange with someone of the experience and prowess of Billy Bodin is excited and wanting to be part of it. But Helm and the others don’t want to be. Maybe it is the other way around. The new Sporting Director and Head Coach have spoken about wanting to play a certain style of football and, in particular, with the defence, they seem to want players comfortable on the ball and bringing it out from the back. They seem to have a lot of data and analysis on all of the players coming in. It is not a huge leap to think that they also have that data for all of our current players and may, possibly, not be the sort of players to fit into the way they want to play. Maybe the new regime have told the players that they are free to move on, surplus to requirements, but allowed to leave with the club's best wishes, whether they want to stay or not. Personally, I would have liked to see Harper, with his undoubted ability, given a chance in this set-up, and also Helm. Would also have thought that, despite not getting much of a chance last season, that Chauke would fit the young, talented mould and could improve further under our new Head Coach. Hamer, I cant quite recall what his injury situation is. Maybe he is in a similar situation, maybe he is not around due to his injury. Strange that Helm has not surfaced anywhere, maybe the fact that a fee would be required is delaying a move, maybe he is going to do a Powell/Deji/Maghoma and sign a new contract at some point before the season starts.
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Post by luke on Jul 12, 2024 15:07:59 GMT
Not really a signing but Ciaran Gilligan signs a new 3-year deal, previous contract was expiring at the end of this season
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Post by Fred Andrews on Jul 12, 2024 15:18:11 GMT
Baffled by that one to be honest. Moreso the length.
I thought him being on a 1 year deal (option taken up) was the best move for us, given that in 60 or so appearances for us so far, and being 22 now he's not really ever looked like cementing a regular spot in the side.
Still think he needs a loan out and a full season of regular football under his belt.
Not saying he's a bad player by any means and maybe MR can improve him with coaching, we shall see...
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Post by superbrewer on Jul 12, 2024 15:52:41 GMT
Surprised at that, he's been here long enough and still not really established himself in the first team.We will see what happens with him .A loan out would certainly benefit him either National League or league two.
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Post by luke on Jul 12, 2024 16:36:36 GMT
Possibly a loan to a League Two side is part of the plan, and explains the contract length
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Post by bancroft on Jul 12, 2024 16:46:26 GMT
We also need to have a home grown player on the bench
Brayford used to meet that criteria
Gilligan might be only home grown player in squad next season, unless Tamen or Scott stay here and don’t go on loan
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Post by ianmcgibbon on Jul 12, 2024 17:31:10 GMT
Baffled by that one to be honest. Moreso the length. I thought him being on a 1 year deal (option taken up) was the best move for us, given that in 60 or so appearances for us so far, and being 22 now he's not really ever looked like cementing a regular spot in the side. Still think he needs a loan out and a full season of regular football under his belt. Not saying he's a bad player by any means and maybe MR can improve him with coaching, we shall see... Remember Marcus Harness?
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Post by rhys0204 on Jul 12, 2024 17:39:33 GMT
We'd all be going mad with excitement if we'd just signed him. 22, 50-odd appearances at this level and just begging for a chance to get a real run of games under his belt. Glad we've held on to him.
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Post by Fred Andrews on Jul 12, 2024 17:52:37 GMT
Yes, and I hope Ciaran does the same.
I just feel a 3 year contract is a bit of a risk lengthwise, although I assume he won't be on big money. A loan out this season (like Marcus had at Vale), is surely a must to see if he's got what it takes. The last thing we want is him making 10/15 or so fleeting appearances and being back at square one again next summer. Unless he is the only player we have to fill the homegrown rule, in which case is a risk given he's had injuries in the past.
If Harper, Helm and Chauke do go, then that would push him up to 4th/5th choice midfielder you'd think at present behind Watt/Webster/Whitfield and possibly Bannon depending on where he plays him, although I expect us to bring in a couple more midfielders or wide players before the end of the window.
We don't know what goes on behind the scenes though, Mr Robinson could see him as his first choice midfielder for all we know.
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Post by colstoncrawford on Jul 12, 2024 17:56:15 GMT
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Post by luke on Jul 12, 2024 18:58:44 GMT
Signing incoming, looks a bit too small to be a keeper!
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Post by luke on Jul 12, 2024 19:03:08 GMT
Jack Hazlehurst from Chorley, undisclosed fee
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Post by keggy on Jul 12, 2024 19:03:19 GMT
Hazelhurst
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Post by Fred Andrews on Jul 12, 2024 19:04:44 GMT
That's an interesting one. Apparently just under £100k.
He's certainly jumped up the leagues over the last few seasons, he was playing Counties level before Chorley last season.
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Post by luke on Jul 12, 2024 19:07:54 GMT
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