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Post by Fred Andrews on Jun 13, 2024 17:08:26 GMT
Two very off-piste signings today compared to yesterday. Not too sure what to make of them myself yet. I'd put both into the 'gamble' category at the minute, far from writing either off straight away, I'd imagine they have come in as squad players rather than improvements to what we already have on board.
As both are quite unknown compared to Watt, it's quite hard to judge them at this point though, welcome on board.
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Post by cbh1 on Jun 13, 2024 17:19:21 GMT
That's a weird one, only played 1 game last season. 3 year deal!! 😮 Edit actually on the official site it now appears it's a 2 year deal. A bit worrying. Looks like a total shock for Notts fans, couldn’t make their matchday 16 in the National League and out all of last season with injury. Has got to be a huge gamble on a 3 year contract. Featured in 31 of Notts’ 46 National League games as they got promoted. Sounds like he is not just a defender but can also step into midfield. Brings versatility and let’s see whether he is here to start or be a squad member. |
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Post by mikeyboy on Jun 13, 2024 17:59:10 GMT
A bit worrying. Looks like a total shock for Notts fans, couldn’t make their matchday 16 in the National League and out all of last season with injury. Has got to be a huge gamble on a 3 year contract. Featured in 31 of Notts’ 46 National League games as they got promoted. Sounds like he is not just a defender but can also step into midfield. Brings versatility and let’s see whether he is here to start or be a squad member. Yes he has appeared in the Championship twice with Birmingham City, 4 games for Solihull in the National League, 34 for Kidderminster in the National North and 31 for Notts County in the National League The comment ‘couldn’t make our matchday 16’ was from a poster on their forum, who may have been referring to their play off final squad. There are now a few much more complimentary posts about him and some are sad to see him go. Seems like he has potential as a defensive midfielder. I guess with all of the takeover news I was expecting signings other than from League 2. But it’s early days and sincerely hope Geraldo does extremely well. |
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Post by annable on Jun 14, 2024 8:24:49 GMT
Good to see the signings starting to be announced now and really at this stage until we've seen them play there's no point speculating whether they will be good, bad or indifferent. We are in a new era now, looking at a different type of player in terms of age and footballing style and have to trust those who's job it is on the recruitment side to get things right. We also don't know at this stage whether the three signed on are expected to be regular starters or just squad players or just ones to be developed. Probably a bit of all three. One thing I hope is that we make some signings of players proven at this level as the three so far haven't played a game in L1 in their careers so in some respect we are signing potential to make the step up. Also, whilst we believe that we are signing younger players to develop and have a sell on value we also need some older heads in my view who've been there and done it so you have a real mix of ages and experience.
Either way it's exciting times and I also expect us to be paying fees for some players rather than frees that we've seen so far so would expect some higher profile signings further down the line.
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Post by Ilson Brewer on Jun 14, 2024 10:17:29 GMT
These are the sort of signings you expect to see for a club that is either - utilising scouting knowledge which has cannily identified promise and potential which other clubs may have missed. OR - panic buying anything which looks alright.
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Post by Fred Andrews on Jun 14, 2024 10:23:20 GMT
Today the transfer window officially opens, so I wouldn't rule out a few more signings today or over the next couple of days, this is our current state of play:
Goalkeepers:
- Max Crocombe
Defenders:
- Tom Hamer (RB/CB/LB)
- Ryan Sweeney (CB)
- Jasper Moon (RB/CB)
- Geraldo Bajrami (CB)
- Finn Delap (CB)
- William Tamen (CB)
Midfielders/Wingers:
- Rakeem Harper (DM/CM)
- Elliot Watt (DM/CM)
- Ciaran Gilligan (CM)
- Kegs Chauke (CM)
- Josh Gordon (LW/RW/ST)
- Tomas Kalinauskas (LW/RW)
- Mason Bennett (LW)
Strikers:
- Dylan Scott (ST)
- Josh Walker (ST)
Contracts offered:
- John Brayford (RB/CB)
- Sam Hughes (CB)
- Mark Helm (CM/AM)
- Jakub Niemczyk
So we currently have 13 'first team' players on the books, plus Delap, Tamen, Niemczyk and Scott who you'd still class as youth/reserve players at this moment in time.
I still think we could see some more movement out (Gordon, Harper, maybe Chauke are ones you'd put in the possible bracket) although we don't know our new managers plans quite yet, and there are no guarantees any of the 4 we are waiting for on contracts will sign either, if Helm were to leave he's under 24 and we'd get compensation, same for Jakub but I expect he'll stay.
I could see us still brining in around another 10 or so players over the next couple of months.
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Post by bennyboy on Jun 14, 2024 10:35:58 GMT
When are they all back training?
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Post by annable on Jun 14, 2024 10:36:24 GMT
Think we’ll find that the likes of Harper and Kegs will be much more effective in a team trying to play football rather than the hoofball they were asked to play last season. Expecting better things from both them assuming they stay.
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Post by bancroft on Jun 14, 2024 10:43:26 GMT
@ fred andrews, think you need to add josh walker to the list too as a current player/contracted
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Post by DC on Jun 14, 2024 10:44:37 GMT
@ fred andrews, think you need to add josh walker to the list too as a current player/contracted How can you forget our star signing? 🤣 |
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Post by Fred Andrews on Jun 14, 2024 10:51:47 GMT
I forgot he existed!
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Post by Fred Andrews on Jun 14, 2024 11:00:49 GMT
What I have been thinking about since our takeover is, and now having a manager who will prefer younger players..
Will we bring back our reserve side?
Many times over the last few years we've had players on the fringes of the side barely getting a sniff or much football, then an injury crisis happens and they're thrust back into the side lacking match fitness and looking very rusty.
I think a reserve side would be good for keeping the younger/fringe lads on their toes and also can be used for any other lads who are struggling for match time or coming back from injury.
Good idea or bad?
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Post by mikeyboy on Jun 14, 2024 11:51:43 GMT
Good to see the signings starting to be announced now and really at this stage until we've seen them play there's no point speculating whether they will be good, bad or indifferent. We are in a new era now, looking at a different type of player in terms of age and footballing style and have to trust those who's job it is on the recruitment side to get things right. We also don't know at this stage whether the three signed on are expected to be regular starters or just squad players or just ones to be developed. Probably a bit of all three. One thing I hope is that we make some signings of players proven at this level as the three so far haven't played a game in L1 in their careers so in some respect we are signing potential to make the step up. Also, whilst we believe that we are signing younger players to develop and have a sell on value we also need some older heads in my view who've been there and done it so you have a real mix of ages and experience. Either way it's exciting times and I also expect us to be paying fees for some players rather than frees that we've seen so far so would expect some higher profile signings further down the line. They were my thoughts as well Annable - we need some proven at L1 level and possibly some released from Championship/Premier League clubs. After the debacle in January and gambling with our future (Ok yes it worked for Ben) I am just wary that we need to bring people in that are going to move us away from yet another season of fighting relegation in what looks like it will be a really tough league this time. I am hoping things are going to be vastly different. Am unsure I can see it will be thus far. |
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Post by bobgauden on Jun 14, 2024 11:53:54 GMT
Good to see the signings starting to be announced now and really at this stage until we've seen them play there's no point speculating whether they will be good, bad or indifferent. We are in a new era now, looking at a different type of player in terms of age and footballing style and have to trust those who's job it is on the recruitment side to get things right. We also don't know at this stage whether the three signed on are expected to be regular starters or just squad players or just ones to be developed. Probably a bit of all three. One thing I hope is that we make some signings of players proven at this level as the three so far haven't played a game in L1 in their careers so in some respect we are signing potential to make the step up. Also, whilst we believe that we are signing younger players to develop and have a sell on value we also need some older heads in my view who've been there and done it so you have a real mix of ages and experience. Either way it's exciting times and I also expect us to be paying fees for some players rather than frees that we've seen so far so would expect some higher profile signings further down the line. They were my thoughts as well Annable - we need some proven at L1 level and possibly some released from Championship/Premier League clubs. After the debacle in January and gambling with our future (Ok yes it worked for Ben) I am just wary that we need to bring people in that are going to move us away from yet another season of fighting relegation in what looks like it will be a really tough league this time. I am hoping things are going to be vastly different. Am unsure I can see it will be thus far. Patience is key. |
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Post by mikeyboy on Jun 14, 2024 12:03:56 GMT
They were my thoughts as well Annable - we need some proven at L1 level and possibly some released from Championship/Premier League clubs. After the debacle in January and gambling with our future (Ok yes it worked for Ben) I am just wary that we need to bring people in that are going to move us away from yet another season of fighting relegation in what looks like it will be a really tough league this time. I am hoping things are going to be vastly different. Am unsure I can see it will be thus far. Patience is key. Yep. |
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Post by radders on Jun 14, 2024 13:06:50 GMT
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Post by luke on Jun 14, 2024 13:11:34 GMT
Decent signing I think, left footed too so likely gonna be an understudy to Sweeney this season. Thinking about squad depth, that’s Moon, Sweeney, Bajrami and Sraha now signed up, Hughes & Brayford still on the table.
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Post by bartonyellow on Jun 14, 2024 13:15:29 GMT
Notts fans can’t believe bajrami has got a league one club. The consensus seems to be he is a conference player at best.
I hope they are wrong and it’s not another panic but like fondop or caprice.
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Post by bornandbrewed on Jun 14, 2024 13:20:52 GMT
We seem to be going for a bit of a "moneyball" approach to signings so far. Young players with potential and half decent (I use the term broadly!) historical stats that we can work on to improve. Could do with some quality experience added to the ranks to complement these though!
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Post by Broster on Jun 14, 2024 13:26:19 GMT
Shrews fans seem to think that Sraha is sort of one that got away! Apparently good on the ball / passer which I think we can all see is the way it's going " project " wise.
Excited to see 4 new faces through the door and love the type of player we're bringing in! Loads of potential with points to prove
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