Artell January Transfer Window (merged)

Quoted from Nelly GTFC

Artell signed center-back who has also played at right-back Omar Beckles (link) when Crewe finished 12th in League One. He then went to Leyton Orient and played every game in their promotion season from League Two.  Maybe Beckles will be on Artells radar, as he's not really played any games since September for Orient, only one game in the FL Trophy in November.

Quoted from ginnywings

I wonder where that leaves the work done by Joe Hutchinson over the months since the last window shut?

He would have been looking for players in that time, but DA may have different ideas on who and what he wants.

Quoted from Mariner_09

He's a good player, remember him playing against us for Accrington in their promotion season from L2. He was part of that Shrewsbury side that made the L1 playoff final under Hurst as well. He's like Toto from memory, more athletic and better on the ball than your average L2 CB.

Quoted from diehardmariner

Near impossible to predict what Artell will want and indeed try to bring in.  He's had such little time with this squad to assess and work with.  In the space of just over a week our style of play has completely changed.  Someone like Hunt has come in and thrown a massive marker down for him to stay in the team.  Mullarkey showing something like his very early season form.  

It's about confidence rather than ability for a lot of this squad.  If Artell can improve those confidence levels the need to bring new faces in completely lessens, certainly in terms of numbers anyway.  Difficult to definitively say so after just two games, but this squad seems far more suited to Artell's approach than Hurst's.  The previous views of certain players needing to be moved on will completely adjust based on the new style of play.

Equally so a one-in-one-out policy does tie hands a little too.  But I think going forward we're going to see very little change.  The three strikers are all doing fairly well, Khan and Gnahoua look to suit this approach and there's Ainley who he's worked with before and would be a surprise if he's not involved heavily once fully fit.  Then there's Vernam, who can't be far off a return and on paper at least may be someone who really flourishes with open and expansive football.  

I can't imagine Artell is someone who will want a set anchor in midfield.  We've already seen Conteh and definitely Hunt playing with a bit more freedom going forward.  Perhaps it'll be a case of using Green in that role when needed rather than having someone defaulting there.

It's at the back where I think we're going to see any movement.  Amos, unless he's injured, is completely out the picture and I can't see him displacing Glennon again.  If Glennon is unavailable, Clifton and Khouri can cover there.  I think someone like Amos going out might open up the possibility of bringing another centre-back in.  I'm keen to see Rodgers and Maher get back to their early season form, but I think we need something a bit more extra in there.  Someone a bit more physical but mobile with it too, which Waterfall isn't.  Omar Beckles is actually a great shout from Nelly.

Regards Cartwright, unless I'm missing something he's looking absolutely fine.  His early cup form was worrying but since coming into the side he's being a huge upgrade.  I do get that there's a couple of goals where he might have done better at but that's the nature of a young goalkeeper learning his trade.  When Dean Henderson was here he managed to let in at least two soft goals in only seven goals.  

Like most managers I'm sure Artell will already have a list of core players that he's worked with before and values what they bring beyond just their footballing ability.  The Shaun Pearson types of the world if you like.  

Quoted from ginnywings

I wonder where that leaves the work done by Joe Hutchinson over the months since the last window shut?

He would have been looking for players in that time, but DA may have different ideas on who and what he wants.

Quoted from jamesgtfc

The more I think about it, the more I think this "one in, one out" comment is a bit of a bluff to manage our expectations, and to stop agents/clubs holding us to ransom.

I think we will definitely sign a couple of players Artell has had a tune out of before, in the same way Hurst brought Coke, LJL and Pearson in as soon as he could.

Beckles is a great shout as he is a player Artell has had before and plays in a position we definitely need some more depth in.

Quoted from fishboyUTM

In which case, I'm sorry but I would question his mental strength. A three year deal as well I believe. Will end up paying him off and it will be expensive. Hope he proves me wrong.