a couple more players by the weekend ??
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a couple more players by the weekend ??
according to the boss "we have got our eye on another 1 or 2 that we may sign before the start of the season. they are around the club and we like what we see. if there is a possibility we will definitely be doing something".
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Re: a couple more players by the weekend ??
Don't know where we are short of players. Have to admit that I'm surprised that we are looking at more players, unless they are better than what we already have.
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Re: a couple more players by the weekend ??
Where has this been posted? Can't see anything on the Official Website/The Northern Echo?
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are we not at 25 or 26 players already?...
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22, but a long-term injury with Arran Wearmouth who may not feature until March/April. Without knowing the details Hunter may be out for a few weeks once he has had his operation on his knee done.richymidd wrote:are we not at 25 or 26 players already?...
Goalkeepers: Peter Jameson, Mark Bell
Defenders: Liam Marrs, Chris Hunter, Gary Brown, Kevin Burgess, Jordan Watson, Terry Galbraith
Midfielders: Adam Mitchell, Lewis Nightingale, Tom Portas, Phil Turnbull, Leon Scott, Adam Nowakowski, Josh Gillies, Stephen Thompson, Arran Wearmouth
Forwards: Mark Beck, Nathan Cartman, Amar Purewal, Lee Gaskell, Liam Hardy
You would struggle to see where we could improve, but then again I didn't see Gray bringing in Gillies & Beck. Maybe a defender?
This is that time of summer where free agents get released from their trials at full-time clubs and start to filter their way down.
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Re: a couple more players by the weekend ??
I'd be surprised if we brought anyone else in as the squad seems quite packed and its going to be a struggle to keep everyone happy, but that's a job for the management, however if they get the opportunity to improve the squad and it fits in line with the clubs finances then maybe there could be another couple of new faces, if that was the case though i'd expect to see a couple leave.... and no doubt end up at Spenny!
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It wouldn't surprise me if he picks up Scott Harrison if Hartlepool don't offer him a contract.
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Along with Harrison Scott. Keep it interesting.quakerste wrote:It wouldn't surprise me if he picks up Scott Harrison if Hartlepool don't offer him a contract.
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Has Leon Scott been involved much in the friendlies? I saw some thing on his twitter that he was guest of honour at some club night in Bournemouth, so is he getting much more modelling work or something? Hope he sticks about, he came on a long way last season.
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We have McLaren as well don't we?Darlofan97 wrote: Goalkeepers: Peter Jameson, Mark Bell
I suppose defence is the only area we could feasibly add someone.
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Nature of the beast am afraid but he keeps himself fit so I'm sure he will be oktdk1 wrote:Has Leon Scott been involved much in the friendlies? I saw some thing on his twitter that he was guest of honour at some club night in Bournemouth, so is he getting much more modelling work or something? Hope he sticks about, he came on a long way last season.
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Yes, I'd probably put him in the same bracket as our other youth-team players (Lovegreen & Saunders). We probably won't see much of them this season. I should imagine that if Jameson gets injured then we will bring in another goalkeeper. I believe that the transfer windows at this level have been abolished so you can now sign new players up until the 31st March.Darlo_H wrote:We have McLaren as well don't we?Darlofan97 wrote: Goalkeepers: Peter Jameson, Mark Bell
I suppose defence is the only area we could feasibly add someone.
I'd say that centre half is one area where we could potentially strengthen, especially with Hunter suspended for this first 2 games and then under-going a knee operation. You then have to start looking at Galbraith and Nowakowksi as cover should either Brown or Burgess become injured/suspended.
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Re: a couple more players by the weekend ??
I thought that Jordan Watson was a CB who could play at LB (not the other way round) though he has featured at LB in the friendlies..I could be wrong thoughDarlofan97 wrote:Yes, I'd probably put him in the same bracket as our other youth-team players (Lovegreen & Saunders). We probably won't see much of them this season. I should imagine that if Jameson gets injured then we will bring in another goalkeeper. I believe that the transfer windows at this level have been abolished so you can now sign new players up until the 31st March.Darlo_H wrote:We have McLaren as well don't we?Darlofan97 wrote: Goalkeepers: Peter Jameson, Mark Bell
I suppose defence is the only area we could feasibly add someone.
I'd say that centre half is one area where we could potentially strengthen, especially with Hunter suspended for this first 2 games and then under-going a knee operation. You then have to start looking at Galbraith and Nowakowksi as cover should either Brown or Burgess become injured/suspended.
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Primarily a left-back who can cover centre-back, but I don't believe that he has played at centre-back often.My opinion wrote:I thought that Jordan Watson was a CB who could play at LB (not the other way round) though he has featured at LB in the friendlies..I could be wrong thoughDarlofan97 wrote:Yes, I'd probably put him in the same bracket as our other youth-team players (Lovegreen & Saunders). We probably won't see much of them this season. I should imagine that if Jameson gets injured then we will bring in another goalkeeper. I believe that the transfer windows at this level have been abolished so you can now sign new players up until the 31st March.Darlo_H wrote:We have McLaren as well don't we?Darlofan97 wrote: Goalkeepers: Peter Jameson, Mark Bell
I suppose defence is the only area we could feasibly add someone.
I'd say that centre half is one area where we could potentially strengthen, especially with Hunter suspended for this first 2 games and then under-going a knee operation. You then have to start looking at Galbraith and Nowakowksi as cover should either Brown or Burgess become injured/suspended.
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Only the defence could realistically be strengthened... With only 6, you pick up even one injury and it starts to look a bit thin...
Maybe a young lad, who doesn't expect to play week in week out might be the answer. It's hard to suggest names at this level though.
Maybe a young lad, who doesn't expect to play week in week out might be the answer. It's hard to suggest names at this level though.
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Re: a couple more players by the weekend ??
I was thinking that too,defence was a bit of problem last season when we had a few injuries early on / Hunter sent off.Darlo_H wrote:We have McLaren as well don't we?Darlofan97 wrote: Goalkeepers: Peter Jameson, Mark Bell
I suppose defence is the only area we could feasibly add someone.
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Re: a couple more players by the weekend ??
Did Shola Ameobi get fixed up with a club?
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Yes, we had a back 4 of Callaghan-Galbraith-Scott-Gibbons at one point last season. A far cry from Galbraith-Brown-Burgess-Hunter!MCFCDarlo3 wrote:I was thinking that too,defence was a bit of problem last season when we had a few injuries early on / Hunter sent off.Darlo_H wrote:We have McLaren as well don't we?Darlofan97 wrote: Goalkeepers: Peter Jameson, Mark Bell
I suppose defence is the only area we could feasibly add someone.
Hardly's easy opposition for them that day either as they were up against 2 former FL forwards in Justin Richards and Karl Hawley.
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From what i remember, they coped admirably that day.
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Galbraith has been superb at centre-half.
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Scott Harrison looks set to say at Hartlepool after impressing Hignett during pre-season.
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Re: a couple more players by the weekend ??
Not yet, but he won't be coming to Darlo. More likely Gateshead but he wants a club higher up the pyramid.The Golden Hairclip wrote:Did Shola Ameobi get fixed up with a club?
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Re: a couple more players by the weekend ??
Gaskell going is a concern, but maybe he can be replaced to some extent by the extra attacking midfielders signed contributing with more goals.
Scope for a young loan striker to come in for 30min run outs?
Scope for a young loan striker to come in for 30min run outs?
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Re: a couple more players by the weekend ??
We have 4 strikers, and I'd be surprised if Gray let Gaskell go and replaced him with a young forward on loan.Neil Johnson wrote:Scope for a young loan striker to come in for 30min run outs?
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Looks like your going to be surprised then as he has left todayDarlofan97 wrote:We have 4 strikers, and I'd be surprised if Gray let Gaskell go and replaced him with a young forward on loan.Neil Johnson wrote:Scope for a young loan striker to come in for 30min run outs?
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Think you may have misinterpreted that - DF97 stated he'd be surprised if MG let Gaskell go and replaced him with a young un on loan. Implying he wouldn't let him go then replace him, rather than he wouldn't let him go.
I think?!
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Re: a couple more players by the weekend ??
That's the top and bottom of it Mullet69.
I'd be surprised if Gray let Gaskell go and replaced him with a young forward on loan. As Gaskell is clearly a very good player and I think we'd struggle to find a young forward on loan of the same calibre.
If that makes sense?!
I'd be surprised if Gray let Gaskell go and replaced him with a young forward on loan. As Gaskell is clearly a very good player and I think we'd struggle to find a young forward on loan of the same calibre.
If that makes sense?!
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Perhaps Mourinho wants us to take Ibrahimovitch on loan until he is match fit and used to UK?