I think, realistically, we cant expect BIG signings as the budget simply cant cope... Ideal squad size is 21. Theres 15 players still contracted beyond the summer, if contracts are offered to pearson collins and andrew then thats 18. Releasing them is a matter of either paying them off or hoping that another club comes in for them, but this is a gamble as put simply the wages theyre offered might be lower.
Bolarwinwas brother - Moses Odubajo, he's been out for a year with a serious knee injury picked up when Hull played Town in that friendly at Blundell Park, maybe we can get him on loan for a few months to help him back to full match fitness and do Grimsby and Hull a favor as well by getting full games. Played under Slade at Leyton Orient so you never know, and at least Championship quality lol.
Bolarwinwa on the right wing, Odubajo in the right back position, they would know each other inside out, he can also play on the right wing too.
Right back is a position that doesn't concern me, especially when the player suggested would have been first choice in the Prem this year and probably on as much money as our whole squad.
Bolarwinwas brother - Moses Odubajo, he's been out for a year with a serious knee injury picked up when Hull played Town in that friendly at Blundell Park, maybe we can get him on loan for a few months to help him back to full match fitness and do Grimsby and Hull a favor as well by getting full games. Played under Slade at Leyton Orient so you never know, and at least Championship quality lol.
Bolarwinwa on the right wing, Odubajo in the right back position, they would know each other inside out, he can also play on the right wing too.
Great theory but it wont cure Tom's habit of making great runs that end up delivering nothing, love his attitude but RS and PW have a lot f work to do with him in the close season,
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Eight seasons with a highest goals-per-season return of six...before being an ever-present and bagging 16 in his final season with us.
The season after (whilst he's scoring 3 goals), both of his replacements eclipse his incredibly outlying (career-wise) tally of 16. One almost doubling it, and the other beating it despite spending a third of the season, or more, on the bench.
Sam Jones - generally not even considered a forward - has more goals since he joined in Jan than The Shop since he left (and more in his career). Dyson has more, Disley has the same and even Chris Clements has more.
Asante has been a tad absent but his record looks far superior (not to account for comparisons between their potential). Adi Yussuf almost had as many goals after two games as LJL has scored since he left - and he appears maybe not to have a future here.
In short - I plumped for Dean Henderson as 'best signing' but I've changed my mind...I want John Lewis back.
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I have no idea to be honest. I expect a collective "who"? and a quick search of Google will apply to most signings.
I agree, Slade has a vast knowledge of higher league players ie, championship reserve and League 1 players, Wilko also has a lot of experience watching under 23 games,
So between them they will bring in those types of players and will not look at the non league,
Whoever we sign I am confident they will improve our squad.
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James Collins from Crawley one of the best I have seen all season in both games target man quick strong and looks a natural finisher we must move forward not backwards with ex town players being mentioned !!! Exciting times over the summer with rumours etc let's hope we get it right and start the season strongly for once UTM !!!
The trialist, Sirike Dembele sounded decent and we need real pace on the wings.
Other than that its difficult to say at the moment until teams retained lists come out which I believe isn't until the mid and end of the this month.
Any decent club will have compiled a list of player targets who are out of contract in the summer already.. Slade has said he has targets in mind already.
It's pretty much like after Saturday, Danny Andrew isn't our player any more than any other club. The club has access to official lists and managers should have had agents bombarding their phones already..It's a year round rolling process rather than everything starts then everything stops just because the transfer window is either open or shut..
Dembele sounded like he was the only one on the pitch, from the text commentary on the reserve game. Whether he's actually as good as that seemed is obviously hard to tell, but Slade sounded interested, so he could potentially be an exciting signing.
Could be. He's Mick McCarthy's sort of centre back. He's what we used to call a good repeat defender because every time he wins the ball and passes, it comes straight back and he has to repeat the tackle. I can't see he would be capable at a higher level but Ipswich might suit both parties.
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It would arguably be the biggest coup in years if Bennett signed.
Due to the Grimsby connection he would be more likely to end up at Scunthorpe but I suspect he will stay around Suffolk/Norfolk as it is commutable to many of the clubs around London too.
This is just listing some of the best players in League 2. If they're the best in the league, why would they come here (unless we offered them a fair wedge)?
Any good prospects from non league? Considering our standout performers this year most of them come from non league and not the other direction.. Andrew, Mills, Pearson and Osbourne when he has come in.
I think the way to go for a club like ours is cherry picking the best from leagues below and young players released from leagues above. As long as we get enough experience in the starting eleven we need to continue unearthing young talent like Bogle, Mills, Osborne, S. Jones etc. Getting it right on the pitch and developing saleable assets at the same time is crucial..
Any good prospects from non league? Considering our standout performers this year most of them come from non league and not the other direction.. Andrew, Mills, Pearson and Osbourne when he has come in.
Andrew didn't come from non league. We only got him because of his injury record and i wouldn't be surprised if he went back to League 1 now he is fit. Hope he stays though.
Where they will come from I don't know and I have no names to offer but I would suggest RS will be looking for an on-field general either to play CB or CM
The best teams are the consistent ones and RS has already identified inconsistency as a key failing. Usually, consistent sides have that sort of player. Not always the very best in the team but the best at keeping everyone's standards high week in, week out. Someone with character like Joe Waters or Paul Groves.
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Grantley, I can't see the problem in recruiting good players from L2. Makes sense doesn't it, and shows ambition coupled with pragmatism, and poses a lower risk - Collins and McCartan are proven at L2 level and provide qualities we don't currently posess. Plus, neither are playing for big or rich clubs at this level in Crawley and Accrington. We are a big hitter in L2 in terms of our size, support and history and ought to have a good chance of promotion next season if we project enough actual ambition to back that. Maybe said players would consider it a step up to sign for Grimsby from their current clubs.
I can't see why we should confine our signings strategy to promising conference players or youngsters/released players from higher levels. Mix it up a bit. They are both great ages for their respective roles.
Actually, both are still under contract and likely to attract a fair bit of attention I reckon.
Jay O'Shea from chesterfield could be a good signing
Just scored 3 in 10 from midfield on loan for promoted Sheffield united.
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Michael Bostwick transfer listed by Posh. Would love to see him here, proper leader. Coulthirst from Posh released as well. Scored 5 goals in 12 games on loan at Mansfield in the last few months. Not the most technically gifted but a proper athlete and would give us some much needed physicality.
Some of the names being touted on here are pie in the sky stuff sorry to break it to you... Jay O'shea has spent the second half of the season on loan at Sheff U and only been released by Chesterfield because they're in the shite financially and Bostwick has interest from the Championship according to a posh mate of mine, they tend to transfer list players in the final year of their deals to make a bob or two from them.
Lee Angol from posh wouldn't be a bad shout though although I suspect we'd be competing with the Gimps for his signature.
Some of the names being touted on here are pie in the sky stuff sorry to break it to you... Jay O'shea has spent the second half of the season on loan at Sheff U and only been released by Chesterfield because they're in the shite financially and Bostwick has interest from the Championship according to a posh mate of mine, they tend to transfer list players in the final year of their deals to make a bob or two from them.
Lee Angol from posh wouldn't be a bad shout though although I suspect we'd be competing with the Gimps for his signature.
That makes more sense, did wonder why he was transfer listed!
Grantley, I can't see the problem in recruiting good players from L2. Makes sense doesn't it, and shows ambition coupled with pragmatism, and poses a lower risk - Collins and McCartan are proven at L2 level and provide qualities we don't currently posess. Plus, plus neither are playing for big or rich clubs at this level in Crawley and Accrington. We are a big hitter in L2 in terms of our size, support and history and ought to have a good chance of promotion next season if we project enough actual ambition to back that. Maybe said players would consider it a step up to sign for Grimsby from their current clubs. I can't see why we should confine our signings strategy to promising conference players or youngsters/released players from higher levels. Mix it up a bit. They are both great ages for their respective roles.
Actually, both are still under contract and likely to attract a fair bit of attention I reckon.
You misunderstand me. I'd love to sign the best players from League 2, my argument was that it's highly unlikely we'll get them due to contract length/wages/interest from higher clubs. I'm not saying we shouldn't try and sign them. I just don't want us going over the odds for them.
Mariner91 mentioned Michael Bostwick, saw him in a few games when he was at Stevenage decent player then as long as his legs have not gone he would be a decent addition
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Played golf in Nottingham today and the Bar Steward (no pun) is a former footballer, Mike Galloway, who played for RS as a junior at Notts County & has been employed by RS in the past to do Pro-zone reports on opposition and he told me he will be doing this for GTFC next year.
Interesting to hear him talk about RS, especially his time at Orient, & he explained what a great motivator & man manager he is & how players loved playing for him, stating Kevin Lisbie refused moves to higher placed clubs as he enjoyed his time with RS. Also re his time at Cardiff ho the reduced playing budget by £2M per annum whilst achieving 8th place & how there were 50+ back room staff including 3 goalkeeping coaches when RS arrived.
Made me feel a little more confident re the future & also suggests that RS is likely to go back for players he knows & they are likely to want to play for him again. I await announcements on player front with interest.
Just doing some research in to players that RS has worked with before and a possible would be Jamie Ness? Had him on loan whilst at Leyton Orient and Ness has spent the last two seasons at Scunny so is local to the area. Unlikely to be offered a new contract as he's only played 15 times this season.
Just doing some research in to players that RS has worked with before and a possible would be Jamie Ness? Had him on loan whilst at Leyton Orient and Ness has spent the last two seasons at Scunny so is local to the area. Unlikely to be offered a new contract as he's only played 15 times this season.
Not good enough for Crew, Orient or Scunthorpe, doubt he would be on Slade`s shopping list IMO
Why does going on loan at a team mean a player isn't good enough for them? By that logic Conor Townsend, Ollie Palmer and Nathan Pond weren't good enough for us because we didn't sign them permanently.
Why does going on loan at a team mean a player isn't good enough for them? By that logic Conor Townsend, Ollie Palmer and Nathan Pond weren't good enough for us because we didn't sign them permanently.
Because if they are any good and available clubs would try to follow through with a signing. non of the above were available due either to their personal choice or their clubs requirements, and a loan was made available to give them match fitness after injury which was a win win situation.
Jamie Ness however was a free signing for Scunny, Crew and Orient with no intentions of keeping him.
Because if they are any good and available clubs would try to follow through with a signing. non of the above were available due either to their personal choice or their clubs requirements, and a loan was made available to give them match fitness after injury which was a win win situation.
Jamie Ness however was a free signing for Scunny, Crew and Orient with no intentions of keeping him.
Ah I see, so a player signs for one side and that instantly discounts anyone else being interested at any point.
You have no idea if either of those sides wanted to sign him, he was maybe offered a deal and turned them down. I don't know if that's true anymore than you do but you can't just make assumptions. Crewe liked him enough to extend his loan to the whole season.
i think we may be barking up the wrong tree with this one. i suspect that a number of his signings will be youngsters who he and/or wilkinson have had dealings with. If you think about it we already have a number of experienced players contracted (summerfield and berrett, amazingly, have each played nearly 300 games each) plus Vernon and hopefully Collins & Disley. Therefore it is not experience we are lacking, it's pace and creativity, which can be provided by new younger,hungry players coming in
Ah I see, so a player signs for one side and that instantly discounts anyone else being interested at any point.
You have no idea if either of those sides wanted to sign him, he was maybe offered a deal and turned them down. I don't know if that's true anymore than you do but you can't just make assumptions. Crewe liked him enough to extend his loan to the whole season.
Its all ifs, buts and maybe`s, for me I would be looking for proven player who has spent some time at a club and therefore probably a consistent performer in League football, not someone bouncing about clubs like a pin ball
Championship players out of contract. RS may know a few of them
Aston Villa:
Libor Kozak Mark Bunn
Barnsley:
Marley Watkins Josh Scowen Aidy White Callum Evans Elliot Lee Ryan Williams Charlie Harris Jack Cowgill
Birmingham City:
Tomasz Kuszczak Jonathan Grounds Adam Legzdins Paul Robinson Charlee Adams Koby Arthur Reece Brown
Blackburn Rovers:
Jason Lowe Danny Guthrie Adam Henley Hope Akpan Wes Brown Gordon Greer
Brentford:
Florian Jozefzoon Alan McCormack
Brighton & Hove Albion:
Dale Stephens David Stockdale Vegard Forren Gaetan Bong Steve Sidwell Niki Maenpaa Christian Walton Casper Ankergren
Bristol City:
Aaron Wilbraham
Burton Albion:
Stephen Bywater Damien McCrory Tom Flanagan Marcus Harness Ben Fox Ben Turner Marvin Sordell Lloyd Dyer John Mousinho Lee Williamson Jon McLaughlin Lucas Akins Tom Naylor Matt Palmer
Cardiff City:
Peter Whittingham Junior Hoilett Bruno Ecuele Manga Kadeem Harris Rhys Healey
Derby County:
Darren Bent Cyrus Christie Chris Baird
Fulham:
Scott Parker Jesse Joronen
Huddersfield Town:
Dean Whitehead
Ipswich Town:
Steven Taylor Christophe Berra Luke Chambers Dean Gerken Jordan Spence Jonathan Douglas Giles Coke Myles Kenlock Michael Crowe Paul Digby
Leeds United:
Pablo Hernandez Charlie Taylor Souleymane Doukara Ross Turnbull
Newcastle United:
Vurnon Anita Yoan Gouffran Sammy Ameobi Haris Vuckic
Nottingham Forest:
Chris Cohen David Vaughan Matty Fryatt Michael Mancienne Eric Lichaj
Norwich City:
John Ruddy Sebastien Bassong Youssouf Mulumbu Ryan Bennett Kyle Lafferty Michael Turner Steven Whittaker Louis Thompson Conor McGrandles
Preston North End:
Matthew Hudson Jermaine Beckford Paul Gallagher Anders Lindegaard
QPR:
Karl Henry Jamie Mackie Reece Grego-Cox
Reading:
Dominic Hyam Aaron Kuhl
Rotherham United:
Danny Ward Richard Smallwood Joe Mattock Kelvin Wilson Richard Wood Stephen Kelly Jonson Clarke-Harris
Sheffield Wednesday:
Urby Emanuelson Kieran Lee Ross Wallace Jose Semedo Cameron Dawson Joe Wildsmith
Wigan Athletic:
Jussi Jaaskelainen David Perkins Stephen Warnock Craig Morgan
Can someone with a lot of time on their hands just make a list of all of the players that either Slade or Wilko have ever worked with in the past, that are out of contract please?
AFC Wimbledon – Joe McDonnell, Paul Robinson, Tom Elliott, Andy Barcham, James Shea, Dannie Bulman, Tyrone Barnett, Tom Beere, George Oakley, David Fitzpatrick, Will Nightingale, Dan Gallagher, Egli Kaja
Bolton Wanderers – Lewis Buxton, David Wheater, Dorian Dervite, Mark Davies, Liam Trotter, Lawrie Wilson, Jay Spearing, Gary Madine, Dean Moxey, Max Clayton, Tom Walker, Yvan Wassi
Bradford City – Matthew Kilgallon, Tony McMahon, Stephen Darby, Filipe Morais, Rouven Sattelmaier, Rory McArdle, Mark Marshall, James Hanson, Vincent Rabiega, Ville Moilanen
Bristol Rovers – Steve Mildenhall, Liam Lawrence, Mark McChrystal, Lee Mansell, Will Puddy, James Clarke, Cristian Montano, Lee Brown, Rory Gaffney, Ellis Harrison, Jake Gosling, Alfie Kilgour
Bury – Paul Rachubka, Chris Brown, Tom Soares, Ishmael Miller, Kelvin Etuhu, Jacob Mellis, Craig Jones, Andrew Tutte, Niall Maher, Anthony Dudley, Reece Brown
Charlton Athletic – Andrew Crofts, Roger Johnson, Adam Chicksen, Ezri Konsa, Oliver Muldoon, Anfernee Dijksteel, Terrell Thomas
Chesterfield – Ian Evatt, Dan Jones, Angel Martinez, Sam Herd, Ched Evans, Ritchie Humphreys, Jon Nolan, Dan Gardner, Lloyd Allinson, Rai Simons, Charlie Raglan
Coventry City – Marcus Tudgay, Vladimir Gadzhev, Chris Stokes, Gael Bigirimana, Lee Burge, Ruben Lameiras, George Thomas, Jack Finch, Dion Kelly-Evans, Andy Rose, Jacob Whitmore, Devon Kelly-Evans, Kyle Spence, Kevin Foley, Nathan Clarke
Fleetwood – Victor Nirennold, Jimmy Ryan, Bobby Grant, Martyn Woolford, David Ball, Conor McLaughlin, Joe Davis, Devante Cole, Amari’i Bell, Eggert Jonsson, Akil Wright, Nick Haughton, Spencer Myers, Oliver Roberts
Gillingham – Paul Konchesky, Chris Herd, Rory Donnelly, Ryan Jackson, Emmanuel Osadebe
Millwall – Noah Chesmain, Tony Craig, Nadjim Abdou, Shaun Cummings, Joe Martin, Shane Ferguson, Steve Morison, Tom King, Fred Onyedinma, Alfie Pavey, David Forde, Paris Cowan-Hall, Paul Rooney, Kyron Farrell, Christian Mbulu
MK Dons – Oran Jackson, Ben Tilney, Dean Bowditch, Dean Lewington, David Martin, Darren Potter, Nicky Maynard, Daniel Powell, Chuks Aneke, George Baldock, Joe Walsh, Ben Reeves, Charlie Burns
Northampton – Emmanuel Sonupe, Marc Richards, Matthew Taylor, Zander Diamond, Paul Anderson, Gabriel Zakuani, John-Joe O’Toole, Alfie Potter, Adam Smith
Oldham Athletic – Peter Clarke, Paul Green, Josh Law, Jamie Reckord, Carl Winchester, Chris Kettings, Ryan McLaughlin, Darius Osei
Oxford Utd – Robbie Cundy, Jonny Giles, Chris Maguire, Simon Eastwood, Ryan Taylor, Benji Buchel, Alex MacDonald, Liam Sercombe, John Lundstram, Chey Dunkley, Sam Long, Josh Ashby, Canice Carroll, Miles Welch-Hayes, Jack Stevens
Peterborough Utd – Mark Tyler, Paul Taylor, Deon Moore, Dion Curtis-Henry
Port Vale – Nathan Ferguson, Sebastien Amoros, Jerome Thomas, Adam Yates, Anthony Grant, Sam Foley, Ben Purkiss, Gezim Shalaj, Sam Kelly, Remie Streete, Ryan Boot, Sam Johnson, J.J.Hooper
Rochdale – Oliver Rathbone, Brian Barry-Murphy, Steve Collis, Steve Davies, Reuben Noble-Lazarus, Donal McDermott, Matthew Lund, Nathan Mendez-Laing, Joe Rafferty, Joe Bunney, Jamie Allen, Scott Tanser, Johny Diba, Andy Cannon, James Hooper, Andy Hollins, Matty Gillam, Conrad Logan
Scunthorpe Utd – Levi Sutton, Scott Wiseman, Neal Bishop, Luke Daniels, Joe Anyon, David Mirfin, Stephen Dawson, Jamie Ness, Jordan Clarke, Tom Hopper, Hakeeb Adelakun, Charlie Goode, Jack King, Kyle Wootton, Craig Davies
Sheffield Utd – Billy Sharp, Chris Basham, Matt Done, James Wallace, Paul Coutts, Stefan Scougall, Kieron Freeman, Marc McNulty, Jake Wright, Ben Whiteman
Shrewsbury Town – Ethan Jones, Mat Sadler, Ian Black, Abu Ogogo, Shaun Whalley, Mark Halstead, Shaun Rowley, Callum Grogan
Southend Utd – Anton Ferdinand, Marc-Antoine Fortune, Michael Timlin, Adam Barrett, John White, Anthony Wordsworth, Will Atkinson, Dave Mooney, Luke O’Neill, Ryan Leonard, Adam Thompson, Jason Williams, Zavon Hines
Swindon Town – Jordan Stewart, Yaser Kasim, Jonathan Obika, Nathan Delfouneso, Nathan Thompson, Anton Rodgers, Brandon Ormonde-Ottewill, Jamie Sendles-White, Raphael, Bradley Barry, Ellis Iandolo, Jermaine Hylton
Walsall – Kacy Butterfield, Jordan Sangha, Adam Chambers, Franck Moussa, Isaiah Osbourne, Neil Etheridge, Florent Cuvelier, Craig MacGillivray, Matt Preston, Liam Roberts, Theo Vassell
He was OK in the Conference as long as the team was picked to accommodate him. Personally, I'd rather sign Vose and I'm not a massive fan of him either.
He was OK in the Conference as long as the team was picked to accommodate him. Personally, I'd rather sign Vose and I'm not a massive fan of him either.
Have you seen him outside of the conference?
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Championship players out of contract. RS may know a few of them
Aston Villa:
Libor Kozak Mark Bunn
Barnsley:
Marley Watkins Josh Scowen Aidy White Callum Evans Elliot Lee Ryan Williams Charlie Harris Jack Cowgill
Birmingham City:
Tomasz Kuszczak Jonathan Grounds Adam Legzdins Paul Robinson Charlee Adams Koby Arthur Reece Brown
Blackburn Rovers:
Jason Lowe Danny Guthrie Adam Henley Hope Akpan Wes Brown Gordon Greer
Brentford:
Florian Jozefzoon Alan McCormack
Brighton & Hove Albion:
Dale Stephens David Stockdale Vegard Forren Gaetan Bong Steve Sidwell Niki Maenpaa Christian Walton Casper Ankergren
Bristol City:
Aaron Wilbraham
Burton Albion:
Stephen Bywater Damien McCrory Tom Flanagan Marcus Harness Ben Fox Ben Turner Marvin Sordell Lloyd Dyer John Mousinho Lee Williamson Jon McLaughlin Lucas Akins Tom Naylor Matt Palmer
Cardiff City:
Peter Whittingham Junior Hoilett Bruno Ecuele Manga Kadeem Harris Rhys Healey
Derby County:
Darren Bent Cyrus Christie Chris Baird
Fulham:
Scott Parker Jesse Joronen
Huddersfield Town:
Dean Whitehead
Ipswich Town:
Steven Taylor Christophe Berra Luke Chambers Dean Gerken Jordan Spence Jonathan Douglas Giles Coke Myles Kenlock Michael Crowe Paul Digby
Leeds United:
Pablo Hernandez Charlie Taylor Souleymane Doukara Ross Turnbull
Newcastle United:
Vurnon Anita Yoan Gouffran Sammy Ameobi Haris Vuckic
Nottingham Forest:
Chris Cohen David Vaughan Matty Fryatt Michael Mancienne Eric Lichaj
Norwich City:
John Ruddy Sebastien Bassong Youssouf Mulumbu Ryan Bennett Kyle Lafferty Michael Turner Steven Whittaker Louis Thompson Conor McGrandles
Preston North End:
Matthew Hudson Jermaine Beckford Paul Gallagher Anders Lindegaard
QPR:
Karl Henry Jamie Mackie Reece Grego-Cox
Reading:
Dominic Hyam Aaron Kuhl
Rotherham United:
Danny Ward Richard Smallwood Joe Mattock Kelvin Wilson Richard Wood Stephen Kelly Jonson Clarke-Harris
Sheffield Wednesday:
Urby Emanuelson Kieran Lee Ross Wallace Jose Semedo Cameron Dawson Joe Wildsmith
Wigan Athletic:
Jussi Jaaskelainen David Perkins Stephen Warnock Craig Morgan
A lot of those out of contract players in the League One/Championship will be offered new deals. First thing I did was google Peter Whittingham because he's a good player, and yep he's been offered a new deal at Cardiff.
Dare I say it, but a few good options for this level released by Scunny
Scunthorpe Utd – Levi Sutton, Scott Wiseman, Neal Bishop, Luke Daniels, Joe Anyon, David Mirfin, Stephen Dawson, Jamie Ness, Jordan Clarke, Tom Hopper, Hakeeb Adelakun, Charlie Goode, Jack King, Kyle Wootton, Craig Davies
Dare I say it, but a few good options for this level released by Scunny
Scunthorpe Utd – Levi Sutton, Scott Wiseman, Neal Bishop, Luke Daniels, Joe Anyon, David Mirfin, Stephen Dawson, Jamie Ness, Jordan Clarke, Tom Hopper, Hakeeb Adelakun, Charlie Goode, Jack King, Kyle Wootton, Craig Davies
They haven't been released - they are out of contract. I'm sure that Alexander and Swann will do their list after rather than before their season has ended.
He was OK in the Conference as long as the team was picked to accommodate him. Personally, I'd rather sign Vose and I'm not a massive fan of him either.
Fair doos, but I feel Jon Nolan contributed far more in half a season for us than Vose has come close to in a full season. I realise it was a league lower, but since then Nolan has gone on to play 30 odd games in the league above us this season.
Anyway, like someone said - i was sure he'd signed at Chesterfield for longer than a year?
Hakeeb Adelakun is an interesting one, bags of talent but has fallen out of favour a bit at Scunny and he's had a few issues there. Maybe RS could get the best out him.
"Falls to Arnold... Arnold! That's it! Thats it! He's sealed it! Grimsby Town are back in the football league!!! Just a minute to go and Nathan Arnold makes it 3-1! Look at the scenes behind the goal! Look at the relief! The agony is finally over!!!"
John Tondeur - Wembley Stadium Sunday 15th May 2016
Hakeeb Adelakun is an interesting one, bags of talent but has fallen out of favour a bit at Scunny and he's had a few issues there. Maybe RS could get the best out him.
Wasn't the Scunny manager quite as saying Adelakun wasn't getting picked because he wasn't putting it in during training
Guessing that RS knows of Rhys Healey from Cardiff who was scoring for fun on his loan to Newport.
He was playing for Cardiff early this year but had a serious knee injury and is currently out till around Xmas. Think they held him in quite high regard before he got injured.
Nathan Thomas from Hartlepool? Left footed winger with an eye for goal. Will attract plenty of interest but worth a look surely.
"Falls to Arnold... Arnold! That's it! Thats it! He's sealed it! Grimsby Town are back in the football league!!! Just a minute to go and Nathan Arnold makes it 3-1! Look at the scenes behind the goal! Look at the relief! The agony is finally over!!!"
John Tondeur - Wembley Stadium Sunday 15th May 2016
Good match as it was I would like to whisper truthfully that I could see a class difference between a lot of the Plymouth players and our up and coming youngsters especially up front in the goal scoring department.
In fact take away McAllister, Collins, Andrew, Pearson and possibly Dis, the fight was there but it was crying out for some deft touches of football skill as was obvious in the last half hour, Plymouth had players in abundance who were capable of this but for whatever reason could not produce it when it mattered, helped by a gritty defence from the five players above.
We require new blood all over positions wise IMO to progress to next seasons playoffs at least, I have a feeling between Slade and Wilko that they feel pretty confident they have a basis here with a few additions to do something special next season. UTM
I remember when Dagnall was at Rochdale in L2 when we was down there in the pits and had a forward line of Dagnall, O'Grady and Le Fondre. Possibly the best L2 side I think I've ever seen us face as regards to footballing quality. They had a certain Kenny Arthur on the bench Kennedy LB who I believe went onto bigger things, Gary Jones CM and Ciaran Toner who played for us. If I'm not mistaken we got tonked 4-1 and Dagnall got a hat trick with Chambers getting a consolation for us
if Collins went elsewhere and we wanted an experienced centre half Nathan Clark's contract at Coventry is up; Slade has signed him at both Orient and Coventry
Chris Dagnall, good player but no ,not at 31. We need to look to the future.
At 31 I would expect him still to have at least 3 good seasons left him provided he has looked after himself. Using this criteria would have meant not signing Futcher, Birtles, Whymark, Chris Nicholl et al who all did pretty good jobs in a town shirt.
"Falls to Arnold... Arnold! That's it! Thats it! He's sealed it! Grimsby Town are back in the football league!!! Just a minute to go and Nathan Arnold makes it 3-1! Look at the scenes behind the goal! Look at the relief! The agony is finally over!!!"
John Tondeur - Wembley Stadium Sunday 15th May 2016
i really don't think we're going to begetting experienced players in, especially with the wage rates that people like mcshefferyetc will be commanding. imho it's going to be promising youngsters who were unfortunate to be released by clubs higher up the pyramid
i really don't think we're going to begetting experienced players in, especially with the wage rates that people like mcshefferyetc will be commanding. imho it's going to be promising youngsters who were unfortunate to be released by clubs higher up the pyramid
We can't afford to risk one of our limited spots on a promising youngster who is a striker. If we are to get within striking distance of the playoffs we have to be sure at least one player who will knock in a good return of goals.
i really don't think we're going to begetting experienced players in, especially with the wage rates that people like mcshefferyetc will be commanding. imho it's going to be promising youngsters who were unfortunate to be released by clubs higher up the pyramid
I think it'll be a mixture. He'll get in an experienced striker, I wouldn't be surprised to see an experienced central midfielder and if he doesn't sign Collins again then he'll get an experienced centre back. Possibly an experienced keeper too. Then he'll pad out the squad and the wide positions with young, hungry players who have a bit of pace.
At 31 I would expect him still to have at least 3 good seasons left him provided he has looked after himself. Using this criteria would have meant not signing Futcher, Birtles, Whymark, Chris Nicholl et al who all did pretty good jobs in a town shirt.
Pretty sure we signed some guy called Craig Disley just before he turned 31 too. Would've been 31 at the beginning of that season i believe.
I think it'll be a mixture. He'll get in an experienced striker, I wouldn't be surprised to see an experienced central midfielder and if he doesn't sign Collins again then he'll get an experienced centre back. Possibly an experienced keeper too. Then he'll pad out the squad and the wide positions with young, hungry players who have a bit of pace.
Matt Green anyone? For your experienced striker just released by Mansfield.
Decent shout for me. Mansfield fans still rate him and many of them are disappointed that he has been released. Experienced and still has a bit of pace. A few injuries last season but CDAJATL for someone.
Spencer scored the goal, I'd really like to see us sign Ryan Donaldson who's also been released by Plymouth, he can strike a dead ball, something we need because we win a lot of free kicks around the box thanks to Osborne's quick feet.
Spencer scored the goal, I'd really like to see us sign Ryan Donaldson who's also been released by Plymouth, he can strike a dead ball, something we need because we win a lot of free kicks around the box thanks to Osborne's quick feet.
Was he the lad who scored for Cambridge against Gateshead in the final? Always thought he was decent, yeah (and not just because of that!)
Matt green would be a good shout for me. 13 goals last season in a team playing a style of play not his style under evans. Probably why the managers released him. Clements came from the stags and to me has been a good signing for us. Green also has similar qualities to reddy also - strong and fast
Matt green would be a good shout for me. 13 goals last season in a team playing a style of play not his style under evans. Probably why the managers released him. Clements came from the stags and to me has been a good signing for us. Green also has similar qualities to reddy also - strong and fast
I know it's no way to judge a player and there are myriad reasons why a player gets released but it doesn't feel right to be coveting a player let go by Mansfield. I think we can do better.
Just a transfer of interest. Ricky Miller is still under contract at Dover. He has not joined Peterborough yet. The Posh have alread turned down a bid of £250K for him from another unnamed Division 1 club. (Could even have been Scunny).
He was released by Bradford and signed by Scunny on a free.
Bradford a bit different to Mansfield. Just had a look and he is a midfielder who started life at Blackburn, so a bit of a different back story. Some released players do go on to make a name for themselves elsewhere but plenty of others don't. Green has mostly been successful in the conference and a bit in League 2. Maybe he would be a good signing, maybe not, but my point was that taking players released by Mansfield doesn't really get the juices flowing does it? Not for me anyway.
How do you know Yussuf's any good? He looked good in his first two games, was garbage against Exeter and then against Luton and Crewe and has never been seen again.
But it was sound when Mansfield wanted rid of Yussuf, Ginny?
We've taken Yussuf and Clements, probably on the say so of Mickey Moore and neither has set the world on fire yet. Clements may well be a decent signing but most Mansfield fans were not that bothered at his departure. If we then get Green from them, what does that say about our ambition to have three players from a club that finished about the same as us and have been drifting along in League 2 since they got back in the league.
Green may be different, he may not, but..............
We've taken Yussuf and Clements, probably on the say so of Mickey Moore and neither has set the world on fire yet. Clements may well be a decent signing but most Mansfield fans were not that bothered at his departure. If we then get Green from them, what does that say about our ambition to have three players from a club that finished about the same as us and have been drifting along in League 2 since they got back in the league.
Green may be different, he may not, but..............
I understand what you're saying Ginny but the other factor in play here is Evans. It could be that they have had a falling out, not Evans type of player, it could be that green told them a while ago he was intending to leave and so he is listed as released. I know it would be another one from Mansfield but personally if they are a decent player and fit into our managers way of thinking and do a good job for us then I have no problem with that and wouldn't care where in the table their previous club had finished.
I understand what you're saying Ginny but the other factor in play here is Evans. It could be that they have had a falling out, not Evans type of player, it could be that green told them a while ago he was intending to leave and so he is listed as released. I know it would be another one from Mansfield but personally if they are a decent player and fit into our managers way of thinking and do a good job for us then I have no problem with that and wouldn't care where in the table their previous club had finished.
UTFM
Yes, fully accept that and i've said there are all sorts of reasons players leave clubs and Green may well do a cracking job for someone, possibly even us.
To explain my thinking a bit more- Mansfield stormed out of the Conference with Matt Green banging goals in left right and centre, so much so that Birmingham signed him. He bombed there and went back to Mansfield where he has been steady rather than spectacular; 20 odd goals in two seasons.
Mansfield have not progressed much since they came back into the league and their board have clearly had enough, so have appointed a manager with a proven track record in Evans. He has decided that Clements, Yussuf and Green are surplus to requirements and 2 of those have already ended up here. So i ask myself if these are the type of players that will get you out of this league?
However, if we did go on to actually sign Green, then fair enough, i'll be right behind him and the others.
We would be absolute fools to not be considering players released from scunthorpe as much as I hate to say it! As Grimsby finest has Pointed out already. Some good quality now available from scunny and we have to use our location, league status with the aim of promotion and fans as a big pulling point. David Mirfin has had a very good career and highly rated and at 32 still has a lot to offer, Jamie ness has already played under slade albeit limited appearances. Really hope sladey is exploring these real possibilities
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