Gainsborough Match Thread

Having seen the very dry pitches at Clee and Barton it was a relief to see what a fine job the groundstaff had done. The thick grass did slow the ball a bit though.

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Quoted from Gainsbro_Mariner

Agreed, don’t you think it seems a bit weird Burnley were willing to allow him to play a trial game but 3 weeks later we’ve not able to sign him on loan. Makes you wonder what Burnley are thinking about him ?

I don't find that bit weird. They probably want to get him through their pre-season schedule to have a look and identify where they see him developing. It might be that there are a few potential moves for him and they are weighing up the best one. He is the only trialist MJ hasn't ruled out so I think he will sign this week or before the loan window shuts at the end of August.

I just think after about 5 attempts, we should be asking a different question when it is clear what the answer will be.

I think the holdup with signing Koiki is that Jolley has limited budget left and is still on the market for a striker. If we sign one before the deadline and have change to spare for Koiki then we can sign him. I think the hold up is us and not Burnley

Quoted from jamesgtfc

I don't find that bit weird. They probably want to get him through their pre-season schedule to have a look and identify where they see him developing. It might be that there are a few potential moves for him and they are weighing up the best one. He is the only trialist MJ hasn't ruled out so I think he will sign this week or before the loan window shuts at the end of August.

I just think after about 5 attempts, we should be asking a different question when it is clear what the answer will be.

That's also fits in with MJ's response on the topic last week when he said 'when the time is right i'll go back to Burnley and ask the question'.... Or words to that effect.

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Quoted from headingly_mariner

I thought the pitch ruined it a bit. We were much the better side and showed some nice play even in the conditions. First time I’ve seen us this preseason and I am not sure we have the quality in the squad to achieve the success people are expecting. We have lots of young players and players who lack experience.
I’m excited to see how they get on but I’d like to see a few more quality additions especially in attacking positions. I think we have to be patient if it doesn’t start off well.

What success are people expecting, most voted for around midtable in a recent poll on here. Is that beyond our capabilities in your view?

Posting as a Town ex pat, who now lives in Gainsborough and as a shout out to the Town fan who I had the pleasure to stand next to, behind the goal during the first half (told you I would ). Grimsby played some nice football and were easily the best side in this game, rarely troubled by a Trinity side rebuilt since last seasons relegation from the National League North. What this performance is worth, is difficult to gauge, but having been to all Trinity's pre season friendlies this season, I can offer the following observations: Peterborough were a well organised outfit that played some nice football, but lacked that killer touch in front of goal. Town did better than them. Barnsley were a good team who like Town, dominated the match, but did not create as many chances as Town. Mansfield was not much of a proper game in that they brought the kids and thankfully for Town, were well beaten by Trinity. I think to summarise, lots of reasons to be cheerful for this coming season and whilst as we all know, pre season friendlies can mean nothing once the season proper starts, at least at this stage, things are looking at least a little hopeful. I wish you all the very very best of luck for this season. I hope to get over to BP at some stage this year, though have to admit the easy in and easy out of non league football does appeal to me a bit more these days. Think my problem is, that I am stuck in the perpetual nirvana that is 1998, can never top that !. UTM & God Save Livvo.

Quoted from Stew0_0

I think the holdup with signing Koiki is that Jolley has limited budget left and is still on the market for a striker. If we sign one before the deadline and have change to spare for Koiki then we can sign him. I think the hold up is us and not Burnley

Well i hope to god that aint the reason ..

We have just sold dembele so thats extra cash as he was not expected to leave when jolley was given his budget surely.

i hope for the life of me we aint not getting this over the line for the sake of a few hundred quid here and there, we still need a striker too so i hope MJ has the money available to do what he needs to do.

This season could be a good one but MJ needs all the help he can get within reason from the club and i hope he will get it.

I heard from the farmer's wife, who's cousin was speaking to the butcher, who's daughter works with a fishmonger that we are looking at a striker from Oxford and that Ben Davis is hoping he can get a contract.
I am not saying i know, its a rumour I heard and do not know where the source of the information. I thought I put out there.

Looking forward to the start of the season, knowing at least we will be playing football and what it brings. hopefully exciting times
ahead

UTM