Shrinking playing squad

Surely we could use Trust members as volunteer players to further reduce the wage bill.

Quoted from 1054

I find it ridiculous that some folk on here are getting excited by who scitt and hurst are gonna bring in for silk, i'anson, coulson etc

All that is happening is more penny pinching saving on playets wsges throughout yhe summer months!  Typical short termism from fenty

The end i fear, is nigh. . .

We'll be bottom half next season!

You've not heard the news that The Conference is to become a 5-a-side league next season then?  

I can understand some of the concern about the shrinking squad, rest assured S & H will have all bases covered. Using their network of contacts, internet intelligence and from watching many games themselves they have built up a comprehensive database of potential new players to bring to GTFC based on the allocated playing budget and the style of play they believe will achieve success. Tha database covers all positions in the team based on a squad of 20 or so players. This will be made up of first choice first team squad (16 players) plus 4 or 5 players for cover and who have potential to develop further. For each position they have identified their top preferred target together with a second choice if they are unable to sign the first choice. There is also a back up list to be considered if neither of the first 2 are available/want to come here. If not needed the back up list will be watched further as the season develops with a view to possible loan signings and/or attempts to sign in January depending upon which positions they feel need to be strenthened. They have already identified targets should any of the existing contracted players be transferred out of the club, for example if the club accepts an offer for Liam Hearn and he agrees to move. So you can see with careful planning and an oversupply of players looking for clubs we have no need to have concerns about the shrinking squad. A clear strategy, forward planning and skillful negotiating skills are all in place to ensure 2012/13 is THE season. UTM

Quoted from oldun

I can understand some of the concern about the shrinking squad, rest assured S & H will have all bases covered. Using their network of contacts, internet intelligence and from watching many games themselves they have built up a comprehensive database of potential nplayers to bring to GTFC based on the allocated playing budget and the style of play they believe will achieve success. Tha database covers all positions in the team based on a squad of 20 or so players. This will be made up of first choice first team squad (16 players) plus 4 or 5 players for cover and who have potential to develop further. For each position they have identified their top preferred target together with a second choice if they are unable to sign the first choice. There is also a back up list to be considered if neither of the first 2 are available/want to come here. If not needed the back up list will be watched further as the season develops with a view to possible loan signings and/or attempts to sign in January depending upon which positions they feel need to be strenthened. They have already identified targets should any of the existing contracted players be transferred out of the club, for example if the club accepts an offer for Liam Hearn and he agrees to move. So you can see with careful planning and an oversupply of players looking for clubs we have no need to have concerns about the shrinking squad. A clear strategy, forward planning and skillful negotiating skills are all in place to ensure 2012/13 is THE season. UTM

I knew they could use ceefax.  

Quoted from STB

I knew they could use ceefax.  

We are definitely copulated then. Ceefax to be switched off by Oct 24th 2012

Quoted from grimsbyreaper

We are definitely copulated then. Ceefax to be switched off by Oct 24th 2012

Its fine, the transfer window will have shut by then, don't worry.

Quoted from ginnywings

I see the usual naysayers have come out of the woodwork.

Normal squad turnover that happens at every club in the land at this time of the year is being used as a stick to beat S&H.

The same people who complain at our finishing league position are now complaining that the players who achieved this feat are being released.

No one knows who is coming in and whether they will be better than those they are replacing. Think i'll wait and see before i pass judgement on the outgoings.

Absolutely right. Which of the released players was likely to suddenly become our star turn next season? The managers have secured most of the core of the side - GK CB(2) CM(2+) CF(2+) and are obviously looking for players who are better than the ones released. At least let's wait & see.

Quoted from TheRonRaffertyFanClub

Absolutely right. Which of the released players was likely to suddenly become our star turn next season? The managers have secured most of the core of the side - GK CB(2) CM(2+) CF(2+) and are obviously looking for players who are better than the ones released. At least let's wait & see.

Spot on observation. As has been previously mentioned none of the players released have really shone this season with the exception of Coulson and he IMO was very hit and miss with his performances.We have retained the " spine " of the team and I'm fairly confident that The Mighty Duo will have had potential replacements in their plans prior to deciding to release players. They may have been set back by I'Anson rejecting the offer ( as indicated in GET Friday )but I'm sure they will have allowed for this. Some of the players signed last summer were on 1 year contracts which to me is indicative that these players were never intended to be part of any long term plans ( unless of course they really impressed ). Too often under the last three previous managers players were signed on long contracts with the result that when they didn't perform as well as expected it became a costly exercise to get rid. If nothing else The Dynamic Duo have proved to be ruthless when it comes to removing under-achieving players. They are used to working with tight budgets in the non-league scene and know what wages get you what kind of player.

Quoted from rancido

They are used to working with tight budgets in the non-league scene and know what wages get you what kind of player.

Exactly, there not stupid, they would'nt of let them players go unless they'd already lined up replacements, like Hurst said they've had targets since January, i fully trust them to go and make the right signings.

Quoted from rancido

Spot on observation. As has been previously mentioned none of the players released have really shone this season with the exception of Coulson and he IMO was very hit and miss with his performances.We have retained the " spine " of the team and I'm fairly confident that The Mighty Duo will have had potential replacements in their plans prior to deciding to release players. They may have been set back by I'Anson rejecting the offer ( as indicated in GET Friday )but I'm sure they will have allowed for this. Some of the players signed last summer were on 1 year contracts which to me is indicative that these players were never intended to be part of any long term plans ( unless of course they really impressed ). Too often under the last three previous managers players were signed on long contracts with the result that when they didn't perform as well as expected it became a costly exercise to get rid. If nothing else The Dynamic Duo have proved to be ruthless when it comes to removing under-achieving players. They are used to working with tight budgets in the non-league scene and know what wages get you what kind of player.

Exactly, the only player they signed on for longer than 2 years?

player of the season!! suggests they know what they are doing.