According to RH

:)

If true then an excellent signing at this level.

quality signing .

Confirmed by who? Great news if true.  :)

Jolly good!  ;)

I was 100% sure it wasnt hahah! Oh dear i am in trouble! Great signing ( on paper!)

The hairs on the back of my neck are getting warmed up.

Are RH just seeing that he has left Newport and are putting 2+2 together, or is their info solid?

If it is him, then let's hope he can get back to the level he showed in the Conference before.

It's good, but it's not quite Dom Joly!

Didn't impress FGR enough to keep him so lets hope he can re find his form.

he prefers to play upfront rather than out wide..

wonder were paul sees him best ?

Quoted from jonnyboy82

he prefers to play upfront rather than out wide..

wonder were paul sees him best ?

Right back.

Quoted from jonnyboy82

he prefers to play upfront rather than out wide..

wonder were paul sees him best ?

Defense 8)

Well if he's half as good as 2 years ago - he will be a great signing, but if we can get him back to his old form,  it will be a fantastic one.  If it is him,  hats off to the board and Manager.

I remember thinking he was pretty deadly when he played against us 2012-2013 season.. could be a great signing for town!

How many strikers we got on the books now then ?

Quoted from ginnywings

Right back.

;D yep!

Quoted from jonnyboy82

he prefers to play upfront rather than out wide..

wonder were paul sees him best ?

Next to Doig on the bench?

Cracking Signing absolutely pleased with this.

So does this mean Hannah going out on loan for the reminder of the Season or leaving perm?

Quoted from Freemoash88

Cracking Signing absolutely pleased with this.

So does this mean Hannah going out on loan for the reminder of the Season or leaving perm?

It's not confirmed yet.

Yeah lets not get carried away yet. There only basing it on a welsh news paper report that says we have been linked with him. Hope it is true thou.

Didn't he play wide left of a three in a 4-3-3 for them against us? Lightning quick, a bit lightweight?

Quoted from Newport County Forum | 20th January 2015, 7:22pm

Argus just tweeted Jolley is still a County player and 4 clubs are interested in him.Still with us though.

Link >> [url=http://www.weareexiles.net/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=35970&start=30]http://www.weareexiles.net/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=35970&start=30[/url]

Quoted from jonnyboy82

he prefers to play upfront rather than out wide..

wonder were paul sees him best ?

On the bench, primed and ready to get on in the 88th minute....

he's not prolific if he is a striker??  Although he was conference player of the year in the year they got promoted.  Is he an out and out striker???

He hasn't signed yet so let's not get hopes up eh?

Quoted from mariner2000

he's not prolific if he is a striker??  Although he was conference player of the year in the year they got promoted.  Is he an out and out striker???

His stats suggest not but I'm sure he's played wide left when he's played against us.


Years      Team      Apps†      (Gls)†
2009      Oxted & District      ?      (?)
2009–2010      Kingstonian      ?      (?)
2010–2013      AFC Wimbledon      84      (19)
2012      → Newport County (loan)      4      (5)
2013–      Newport County      57      (10)
2014      → Forest Green Rovers (loan)      7      (0

I would suggest a wide player will be leaving not a striker . Jolly will play around JLJ and ANO ...................................

Is he one of those players who is great at 1 level but finds the next level up just a step too far?

What did hullberside say??

Is it confirmed 100%

Quoted from WOZOFGRIMSBY

What did hullberside say??

Is it confirmed 100%

[url=https://twitter.com/mattdannatt/status/557623467924004864]https://twitter.com/mattdannatt/status/557623467924004864[/url]

I think we need to wait for an announcement as others are interested

Quoted from fleabag1970

I would suggest a wide player will be leaving not a striker . Jolly will play around JLJ and ANO ...................................

Neilson would be my guess if Jolley comes in.

Evidently 4 clubs interested

Jolley is obviously the player PH was on about in the papers. Whether we get him or not is another question. If a more southern based club is in for him I expect we'll miss out.

Eastleigh

Quoted from mariner83

[url=https://twitter.com/mattdannatt/status/557623467924004864]https://twitter.com/mattdannatt/status/557623467924004864[/url]

Radio Humberside probally just going off what the South Wales Argus News are saying and just relaying that, they know as much as we do.

                      Macca
Parslow  Totes Pearson Magnay
                 Clay    
        Diz              Brown
                 Jolley

          LJL           Palmer/ JPP

That should do the trick

If Boyce and Rodman were still here it could be a Jolly boys outing !

Quoted from the driver

If Boyce and Rodman were still here it could be a Jolly boys outing !

Don't forget Dave  ;)

'WEMBLEY hero Christian Jolley is set to leave Newport County AFC in the next 24 hours as he follows fellow striker Danny Crow out of the door at Rodney Parade'

Hurst doesn't usually hint at potential signings unless they are very close to signing.

Some people are massively jumping the gun. Let's face it - we have a poor record when it comes to making key signings of forwards, and I think we should prepare ourselves for the fact that he may well not sign for us. The way some are going on you'd think he was set for his debut tomorrow (or not!).

All in good time.....

Quoted from fleabag1970

I would suggest a wide player will be leaving not a striker . Jolly will play around JLJ and ANO ...................................

Neilson looks likely, or Arnold not beyond the realms of possibility either (not sure of the terms of his loan agreement).
Both have qualities but negatives too. You're right, we can't carry three left wingers.

Is Jolley better than either or both of those two?

Despite all the media surrounding Jolley im still noy convinced as PH stated this player was surprised to be made available and Jolley was transfer listed on 2nd Jan.  And James Marwood could be a possibility but didn't he go to Hibs at the end of last season.

[url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30656755[/url]

Quoted from Meza

Despite all the media surrounding Jolley im still noy convinced as PH stated this player was surprised to be made available and Jolley was transfer listed on 2nd Jan.  And James Marwood could be a possibility but didn't he go to Hibs at the end of last season.

[url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30656755[/url]

James Marwood mutually agreed to terminate his contract today i believe.

Quoted from chaos33

Is Jolley better than either or both of those two?

I only know what I've seen. He is much quicker than Neilson, probably quicker than Arnold. Defensively, he gives the same as the current lads (i.e. very little) and seemed at home playing wide of a front three. I wouldn't think he'd be ideal in 4-4-2 especially with Azza behind him (or probably in front of him!).

He seemed composed, tricky and direct, for me he was the main difference over the two legs in the play off semi.

I would be sorry to see Scott Neilson leave, he has so much quality but isn't blessed with pace. He bulked up about 18 months ago, not sure if it's just added muscle and although it's helped his strength on the ball I'm not sure if it's cost him another yard he couldn't afford to lose. Am I being ultra critical with Scott? Maybe but I do sometimes think he could be fitter, he rarely gets through 90 mins.

Arnold, main problem with him is which Nathan Arnold turns up and he's struggled with injury here. He can be a match winner, is quick but sometimes his decision making is poor. That said, reading the Newport forum, they seem to think Jolley isn't so consistent but they seem to love him there.

Quoted from 75

I would be sorry to see Scott Neilson leave, he has so much quality but isn't blessed with pace. He bulked up about 18 months ago, not sure if it's just added muscle and although it's helped his strength on the ball I'm not sure if it's cost him another yard he couldn't afford to lose. Am I being ultra critical with Scott? Maybe but I do sometimes think he could be fitter, he rarely gets through 90 mins.

Agree with this.

Currently he is the one player in the squad that can get me on the edge of my seat BUT I am not convinced about his fitness. He has the 'cheeky chappy' attitude but i wonder if he would be better if he really put everything into getting himself into tip top condition. Then his ability might really shine through.

Quoted from BIGChris

Agree with this.

Currently he is the one player in the squad that can get me on the edge of my seat BUT I am not convinced about his fitness. He has the 'cheeky chappy' attitude but i wonder if he would be better if he really put everything into getting himself into tip top condition. Then his ability might really shine through.

I think it's absolutely undeniable that Scott is not being played in his best position. For a player with that much talent, I believe you build your squad round his needs. Nobody questioned his fitness etc when he was tearing teams apart at the start of the season.

Anything in this rumour of James marwood coming?

Quoted from pontoonlew

I think it's absolutely undeniable that Scott is not being played in his best position. For a player with that much talent, I believe you build your squad round his needs. Nobody questioned his fitness etc when he was tearing teams apart at the start of the season.

He has hardly been played in his 'best position' at any time in his career. :-/

He certainly looked a lot fitter at the start of the season than he has done since say Oct

I don't want to rain on anybodys Parade, even Rodney's but he looked very good against us the season before last and didn't he score the goal at their place.

However many of the comments on here are identical to the ones we got when Mackreth signed.

Just saying like. ;)

Quoted from 75

I only know what I've seen. He is much quicker than Neilson, probably quicker than Arnold. Defensively, he gives the same as the current lads (i.e. very little) and seemed at home playing wide of a front three. I wouldn't think he'd be ideal in 4-4-2 especially with Azza behind him (or probably in front of him!).

He seemed composed, tricky and direct, for me he was the main difference over the two legs in the play off semi.

I would be sorry to see Scott Neilson leave, he has so much quality but isn't blessed with pace. He bulked up about 18 months ago, not sure if it's just added muscle and although it's helped his strength on the ball I'm not sure if it's cost him another yard he couldn't afford to lose. Am I being ultra critical with Scott? Maybe but I do sometimes think he could be fitter, he rarely gets through 90 mins.

Arnold, main problem with him is which Nathan Arnold turns up and he's struggled with injury here. He can be a match winner, is quick but sometimes his decision making is poor. That said, reading the Newport forum, they seem to think Jolley isn't so consistent but they seem to love him there.

Good post and some good points in there as in BC's too.  

Mackreth has got better as the  season as gone on in  my eyes. Played well on saturday. If we do get Jolley competition can only push players on to play better when picked.

Regards Neilson, I think he's the type of player who needs to be loved and probably indulged a little bit.  Not sure Hurst is the right man to get the best out of him, but he's not alone in failing to really discover what makes the player tick.  The fact a player of Neilson's ability is still at this level at his age says everything.

Personally I think we can afford to accommodate Neilson as he's THAT good at this level.  

I remember Jolley as properly quick, tricky but a bit lightweight. Would be a good signing for us though as quick and tricky players aren't exactly falling out of the trees.

Neilson is inconsistent, as are most wingers/creative players at this level so it would be good to have both him and Jolley available to mix things up a bit. You can never have too many attacking options...

James Marwood @Jmarzy44  ·  2 hrs 2 hours ago

Happy that's all sorted now, time to kick on again.. Any team need a kitman or bus driver?
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Thgis guy seems to be mr magnays mate so who knows.

Matt Dannatt @mattdannatt  ·  8h 8 hours ago

Not based on any info etc, but @Jmarzy44 comes to a mutual termination with St Mirren - could @CarlMagnay_Icon have a word? #GTFC




also i nice pice with marwood and magnay together.

Just added Career statistics to Jolley's wiki page, if anyone wants a breakdown of his appearances / goals.

[img]http://i.imgur.com/53MZqiS.png[/img]

Didn't even realise he'd  been at FGR this season.

Potentially a good signing but what I would be concerned about is whether this would be a bit like when we signed Devitt a couple of Januarys ago (his second spell ). Devitt had been a good player a couple of years earlier but had struggled since, and he came back to us a shadow of the player of 2 years earlier.

Hopefully if Jolley signs he can recapture his form when previously at this level and not end up a disappointment like Devitt (mark II).

H'mm, well according to someone you see roaming around the pitch at most home games...

"Heard we are going to pay a fee for a good player last week. Nothing 100% but I would be quite happy to put £100 he will be a Mariner!!! Pretty sure he will be signing!!!"

Someone else said:  "18 month deal I've heard."

Quoted from Nelly GTFC

H'mm, well according to someone you see roaming around the pitch at most home games...

"Heard we are going to pay a fee for a good player last week. Nothing 100% but I would be quite happy to put £100 he will be a Mariner!!! Pretty sure he will be signing!!!"

Someone else said:  "18 month deal I've heard."

Heard the same.

Quoted from WOZOFGRIMSBY

Anything in this rumour of James marwood coming?

Huge mate of Magnay's. Hurst does seem to listen to Carl an awful lot. Not beyond the realms of possibility.

Marwoods goals to games ratio is pretty bad

Years     Team     Apps†     (Gls)†
2009–2010     Blyth Spartans     4     (0)
2010     Team Northumbria     ?     (?)
2010–2014     Gateshead     108     (12)
2011     → Halifax Town (loan)     4     (1)
2014–2015     St. Mirren     13     (0)
National team
2014     England C     2     (0

Quoted from Neilo83

Marwoods goals to games ratio is pretty bad

Years     Team     Apps†     (Gls)†
2009–2010     Blyth Spartans     4     (0)
2010     Team Northumbria     ?     (?)
2010–2014     Gateshead     108     (12)
2011     → Halifax Town (loan)     4     (1)
2014–2015     St. Mirren     13     (0)
National team
2014     England C     2     (0

It was even worse up until last season. Scored all 12 last year

I wouldn't be surprised if Eastleigh are one of the others after Jolley and as he was born in Fleet it may have big appeal to the player!

We will see

Quoted from diehardmariner

Regards Neilson, I think he's the type of player who needs to be loved and probably indulged a little bit.  Not sure Hurst is the right man to get the best out of him, but he's not alone in failing to really discover what makes the player tick.  The fact a player of Neilson's ability is still at this level at his age says everything.

Personally I think we can afford to accommodate Neilson as he's THAT good at this level.  

I think you're in the right area with this. An ex team mate of his told me when he signed that neilson was a 'marmite' player for both fans and managers alike. Bizarrely he also told me that neilson doesn't actually enjoy football or the job of being a footballer. That would explain quite a lot

Quoted from Neilo83

Marwoods goals to games ratio is pretty bad

Years     Team     Apps†     (Gls)†
2009–2010     Blyth Spartans     4     (0)
2010     Team Northumbria     ?     (?)
2010–2014     Gateshead     108     (12)
2011     → Halifax Town (loan)     4     (1)
2014–2015     St. Mirren     13     (0)
National team
2014     England C     2     (0

Hasn't he spent most of his time as a midfielder though?

Quoted from forza ivano

I think you're in the right area with this. An ex team mate of his told me when he signed that neilson was a 'marmite' player for both fans and managers alike. Bizarrely he also told me that neilson doesn't actually enjoy football or the job of being a footballer. That would explain quite a lot

Something has been playing on my mind since last May and with these posts regarding Neilson, I thought I would mention it now.

During the play off second leg last season, we must have been losing, maybe 1-0 or 2-1, I can't remember what the score was, but I can remember feeling miserable so we must have been losing. We were defending a free kick that meant we were setting up a wall. Neilson was next to Hannah in the wall and turned to him and said something. Hannah started laughing. I've no idea what was said but as I was feeling down myself, it struck me that these guys don't care anywhere near as much as me.

It was a big game, one that we were losing, and Neilson found the time to joke around while preparing to defend a free kick. Did anyone else see it?

That said, I do think Neilson is a great player that can change a game but as others have said, I'm not sure we can afford the luxury of taking a chance that he will turn up as we know he can.

Jolley is best as a central striker. Not a winger. Will be interesting to see how he fits in. Can't see Palmer or LJL getting dropped.

Quoted from ivanosandwich

Something has been playing on my mind since last May and with these posts regarding Neilson, I thought I would mention it now.

During the play off second leg last season, we must have been losing, maybe 1-0 or 2-1, I can't remember what the score was, but I can remember feeling miserable so we must have been losing. We were defending a free kick that meant we were setting up a wall. Neilson was next to Hannah in the wall and turned to him and said something. Hannah started laughing. I've no idea what was said but as I was feeling down myself, it struck me that these guys don't care anywhere near as much as me.

It was a big game, one that we were losing, and Neilson found the time to joke around while preparing to defend a free kick. Did anyone else see it?

That said, I do think Neilson is a great player that can change a game but as others have said, I'm not sure we can afford the luxury of taking a chance that he will turn up as we know he can.

Can't say that I remember the incident but it must have been at 1-0 down as that was the score when Neilson was sent off.

Quoted from Les Brechin

Can't say that I remember the incident but it must have been at 1-0 down as that was the score when Neilson was sent off.

Yes thanks Les. I might have to watch the game again to find it, not sure where I can find the full game again though.

Quoted from ivanosandwich

Yes thanks Les. I might have to watch the game again to find it, not sure where I can find the full game again though.

Also Hi Fiving Hatton in the Dressing room after Hatton had been sent off ............................... Never forget things like that

Marwood apparantly going to Fgr according to people down this way

Well he would have had a good time here if he had signed judging by all the gushing and wet undies on here 😍

Jolly signs for Wrexham.  Probably because newport aint far from Wrexham.

[url]www.wrexhamfc.co.uk/Jolley_joins_dragons.html[/url]

what a waste of 8 pages haha!!

Ah well, there goes number 28 or 29 or 30 or however many strikers we have tried to sign.

Quoted from Meza

Jolly signs for Wrexham.  Probably because newport aint far from Wrexham.

[url]www.wrexhamfc.co.uk/Jolley_joins_dragons.html[/url]

Where's this come from Meza.

There's no mention whatsoever on Wrexham's OS or forum and that link above is duff!

Quoted from ginnywings

Ah well, there goes number 28 or 29 or 30 or however many strikers we have tried to sign.

That's why I never believe these signings will happen until I see them with my own eyes sitting on the bench.

Quoted from Les Brechin

Where's this come from Meza.

There's no mention whatsoever on Wrexham's OS or forum and that link above is duff!

Was just going to say the same

Yep not on bbc page or OS? Is that link just made up?

Quoted from Meza

Jolly signs for Wrexham.  Probably because newport aint far from Wrexham.

[url]www.wrexhamfc.co.uk/Jolley_joins_dragons.html[/url]

haha excellent prank!

Some might say a Jolley good prank.

BA-DUM-TSH

Wrexham and Grimsby Town are among four clubs chasing his signature.

Quoted from South Wales Argus | 21st January 2015, updated: 2:45pm

Edinburgh confirmed the Exiles will reach an agreement with Jolley to see him depart, with the circumstances similar to the exit of Danny Crow.

The Exiles are looking to partially pay Jolley’s deal and for him to then join one of four interested sides – believed to include Grimsby and Welsh rivals Wrexham and two other Conference clubs – as a free agent.

“Christian is close, we are in advanced negotiations to come to a settlement on his contract and allow him to be a free agent and move to another club,” he said.

“Myself and Christian have had conversations that I will keep to myself on where he’s going to go or what he’s going to do, but I know he’s talking to four or five clubs."

Link >> [url=http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/SPORT/11738926.Edinburgh_gives_latest_on_Gillingham_link_and_confirms_Jolley_departure_imminent/]http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/SPORT/11738926.Edinburgh_gives_latest_on_Gillingham_link_and_confirms_Jolley_departure_imminent/[/url]

It wouldn't surprise me though, Hurst did say he didn't want to alert other teams, so us fans start speculating, which alerts other teams :/  it's like telling the enemy when and where you're going to attack in the media.

The missing 'a' gave it away!

Newport (South Wales) is a long way from Wrexham (North Wales).  There are no motorways between these 2 parts of Wales.  

wouldn't be that bothered if Jolley didn't sign we seen it before players who do amazing things in one season for a club and never manage to repeat the achievement , if he was that good at FGR with all there money they would snap him up after seeing him first hand would you not think ????

Wrexham are a bit rubbish too atm, and their manager will possibly not be their manager for too much longer if results like the recent bashing by Telford continue. Wrexham still look vey average post-Morrell.

Quoted from StickfordMariner

wouldn't be that bothered if Jolley didn't sign we seen it before players who do amazing things in one season for a club and never manage to repeat the achievement , if he was that good at FGR with all there money they would snap him up after seeing him first hand would you not think ????

i tend to agree with you . i wonder if the rumour picked up on here, then picked up by the press and then picked up by newport - its almost like chinese whispers. he's always played for southern clubs as well and i have a horrible feeling he's a 'busted flush' a sort of superior louis soares!

i haven't seen so many posts about a rumour in a long while

Quoted from Pete O'Rourke @SportsPeteO

Christian Jolley has cancelled his contract at Newport and is a target for Grimsby, Wrexham and Dover.

[img]http://i.imgur.com/WxoaNEv.png[/img]
Source >> [url=https://twitter.com/sportspeteo]https://twitter.com/sportspeteo[/url]

Not like town fans to get ahead of themselves regarding a potential signing!

Looks like we're wobbling here, quick - someone give him the talk about the supermarkets!!

Quoted from StickfordMariner

wouldn't be that bothered if Jolley didn't sign we seen it before players who do amazing things in one season for a club and never manage to repeat the achievement , if he was that good at FGR with all there money they would snap him up after seeing him first hand would you not think ????

Agree PH should insist on an answer now one way or another,its not like he`s Messi, I hope its not all our eggs in one basket carry on like last time, saying that we should know today one way or another

Quoted from TheRonRaffertyFanClub

That's why I never believe these signings will happen until I see them with my own eyes sitting on the bench.

I see what you've done there RRFC.  ;)

If we could get Palmer until the end of the season we would be ok (from the evidence of the Barnet game) he and Lenny caused a lot of problems.

He would turn out like Connor Jennings imo,

Now where did he go ?

I'm happy with the strikers we have.  I would like to see another decent wide player, as lack of service to the front is more of the issue in my view.  We miss Thomas going forward too and putting decent crosses in.

Quoted from lee65

We miss Thomas going forward too and putting decent crosses in.

Did he return to training on Monday does anyone know?

Quoted from grimsby pete

He would turn out like Connor Jennings imo,

Now where did he go ?

What are you basing that on?

This is getting a tad boring now! Has he signed for anyone yet? Just been on Wrexham's twitter account and their forum and no mention of the fella! We havent signed him and yet there's 11 pages of waffle so surely they could manage at least 1 sentence on the subject :P

Not getting as excited as other people on this one! This time 2 years ago maybe but he hasn't done much since and didn't impress enough for Forest Green to keep him!! Would still be a good signing but I see him as more of a winger than a striker?

Quoted from Les Brechin

Where's this come from Meza.

There's no mention whatsoever on Wrexham's OS or forum and that link above is duff!

Sorry i lied haha i was in a wind up mood lol

jesus christ talk about being dragged along!

either sign or dont for intercourse sake , its non league not ballon 'dor.

Quoted from cmackenzie4

I see what you've done there RRFC.  ;)

Delighted one poster was awake anyway! ;)

Quoted from grimsby pete

He would turn out like Connor Jennings imo,

Now where did he go ?

On the left wing doing very well at Wrexham by all accounts, so well in fact that there's a host of League clubs after him.

Down to three clubs Us, Wrexham and Dover

Dover doing OK but mostly part time with gates of around 600, Wrexham going down like a lead baloon, and us big team for this league firmly in the play offs, no contest IMO,   need to move on if he`s that hesitant, plenty of other fish in the sea

Quoted from lee65

I'm happy with the strikers we have.  I would like to see another decent wide player, as lack of service to the front is more of the issue in my view.  We miss Thomas going forward too and putting decent crosses in.

Jolley can play wide and did so for Newport in a 3 if i remember rightly.

Seems to be dragging a bit, think another one may have slipped through the net  :-/

If signed would expect an 18 month contract

Doesnt sound like Jolley will be coming according to a very vague PH

Well just listening to Hurst and reading between the lines on his responce regards Jolley i would say;

we have made an approach to Jolley which looks like it isnt going to happen.

Move on as a club, if he doesnt snap our hands off to play for GTFC for the remainder of the season then fvck him. Look for someone who will be readily keen to come.

Quoted from moosey_club

Well just listening to Hurst and reading between the lines on his responce regards Jolley i would say;

we have made an approach to Jolley which looks like it isnt going to happen.

Move on as a club, if he doesnt snap our hands off to play for GTFC for the remainder of the season then fvck him. Look for someone who will be readily keen to come.

I think he was one we had enquired about earlier in the season

It's not like Hurst to be vague over signings is it?   ;)

Quoted from ska face

What are you basing that on?

Jolley is not as good as a few people on here think he is,

Like Jennings he has not scored many goals this season,

If Newport are prepared to pay off his contract so he can leave,

He can not be that good can he ?

Lets just hope he has other targets in mind if Jolley decides not to come.  Apparently there were 5 clubs interested some of them could be league 2 and some could be local to him.  Shame about Aswad if true i hope his decision was homesick and not the abuse he allegedly received from his own teams fans even if it was only a small few.  

PH said on RH that we are not in for Jolley...

Does sound like a no go.

What did he actually say about Aswad?