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Had a snippet of info, apparently being signed on deal until the end of the season after impressing during his trial with town....don't shoot the messenger of it doesn't come to fruition, not doing a Wembley and saying it's 100%.


Might be signing two from Hereford  

https://saveedgarstreetforum.proboards.com/thread/6122/llj-coke



At this rate we would need a job lot of
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The shop would be a great short term signing. A proper mobile, physical presence to lead the line.

Hope that is true.
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Possible loan swap for Gibson, Sissay or Jackson?
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Might be signing two from Hereford  

https://saveedgarstreetforum.proboards.com/thread/6122/llj-coke



At this rate we would need a job lot of



I think there will always be speculation about ex players returning (Pearson, Nolan, Bogle, Toto, LJL etc) especially now Hurst is back, but I just can't imagine see seeing The Shop back here. Granted he's only 31, and to be fair 5 goals in 11 this season is good form but he has had his injury issues and he is playing in National League North for a reason. Not saying he couldn't do a job still but I always have a bit of caution when remembering other players who came back for seconds and they didn't too much of an impact.

Jamie Devitt, Simon Ford, Alan Connell, Marcus Marshall, Aidan Davison, Isaiah Rankin to name a few.


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I was never a Shop fan when he was here. Take away his penalties and his goal record was distinctly below average. But I knew why Hurst liked him and needs must when the devil drives. If he is fit and he could play 3/4 of the remaining games he could be a short term asset. Whether he would gel with Hanson I donโ€™t know but we might see some easier chances and get some other players in the box to take them.

Our Fleetwood lad looks promising as the midfield workaholic but we need some older heads as well now so the same applies with Coke.


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I think there will always be speculation about ex players returning (Pearson, Nolan, Bogle, Toto, LJL etc) especially now Hurst is back, but I just can't imagine see seeing The Shop back here. Granted he's only 31, and to be fair 5 goals in 11 this season is good form but he has had his injury issues and he is playing in National League North for a reason. Not saying he couldn't do a job still but I always have a bit of caution when remembering other players who came back for seconds and they didn't too much of an impact.

Jamie Devitt, Simon Ford, Alan Connell, Marcus Marshall, Aidan Davison, Isaiah Rankin to name a few.


John Oster? Conor Townsend? Clearly there's a massive difference in players returning from a level well above us than a player who last played for us at a lower level than we are at now and is currently plying his trade two divisions lower, but you can always point to examples where a 'similar' type of signing did or didn't work.

I'd imagine that at clubs like Town, where most players ultimately fade into forgettable mediocrity, fans have a relatively poor record of identifying the ones who will go on to make a real impression, on the day they signed.

Not that I'm expecting us to sign LJL by the way, just making a broader point.


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The shop would be a great short term signing. A proper mobile, physical presence to lead the line.

Hope that is true.


Which part of LJL's previous record in the Football League makes you think he'd be a great signing?
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John Oster? Conor Townsend? Clearly there's a massive difference in players returning from a level well above us than a player who last played for us at a lower level than we are at now and is currently plying his trade two divisions lower, but you can always point to examples where a 'similar' type of signing did or didn't work.

I'd imagine that at clubs like Town, where most players ultimately fade into forgettable mediocrity, fans have a relatively poor record of identifying the ones who will go on to make a real impression, on the day they signed.

Not that I'm expecting us to sign LJL by the way, just making a broader point.


Fair comment, works both ways I think we are probably a little slanted towards players who haven't worked out second time whatever level they've come from, than have. Townsend, Oster in the past couple of decades being exceptions. Can argue maybe Gary Croft gave us another good season as well in his first year back under Slade, and obviously Paul Groves if we go back a little further.

However, my reason was every time we are linked with an ex player, certainly more when they are the wrong side of 30 you tend to think about what kind of player we are getting back given the amount of players who have come back and struggled....obviously aware that a couple of those I mentioned were still in their 20's but you get my drift.





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Which part of LJL's previous record in the Football League makes you think he'd be a great signing?


That's supposing you just look at his scoring record, not the physical attributes and non stop running that he brought to the team. If nothing else, he was a right handful for defenders.

Not suggesting we sign him, and I wasn't particularly a fan first time round, but as I've said before, there's more to forward play than putting the ball in the net.

If Hanson is fit and remains so, a more mobile option to play alongside him would be a better option than LJL.
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