Just thought I would start a thread on other clubs transfer news that are of interest to us.


Lincoln City are lining up a move for Macclesfield Town midfielder Kingsley James -

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/05/08/por-lincoln-line-up-move-for-james/

Definitely not league 2 standard 😂

Wow good standard for league 2 NOT ! Haha least it's not us

HITC is the worst site to find genuine rumours, you realise. If this happens, I will be incredibly shocked.

I think Lincoln will strengthen incredibly and as much as I don't like to say it, they've got a cracking pair in the Cowleys and hope it's a short matter of time before one of the higher end L1/ Chanpionship clubs sniff him out so they can replace him with another Moyses!

I hear Ipswich are after the cowley brothers, they kept tabs on them since lincoln won Ipswich in the FA Cup so watch this space, hopefuly it happens

I hope Lincoln sign the midfielder,

Then Macclesfield they might sign Summerfield,

They were made for each other. ;D

Donny have made Andy Williams available for transfer. He's a good player, probably a big earner though.

Quoted from headingly_mariner

Donny have made Andy Williams available for transfer. He's a good player, probably a big earner though.

That's "Just too good to be true"   ;)

Only fools rush in.

But we would have music to watch the goals by

Quoted from friskneymariner

Only fools rush in.

Probably a sign that he's got issues with the other players i guess

Quoted from Les Brechin

That's "Just too good to be true"   ;)

Andy Williams' version was a poor cover of the Frankie Valli original.  ;)

Steve Evans doesn't waste time in getting his targets for a promotion push next season -


Mansfield have signed goalkeeper Conrad Logan after his contract at Sky Bet League One side Rochdale expired.

The 31-year-old, who will officially become a Stags player on July 1, made 30 appearances for Dale this season and kept 10 clean sheets.

Logan was reportedly wanted by clubs in League One and the Ladbrokes Premiership but chose Mansfield on hearing boss Steve Evans' plans.

( might be worth a bet a 9/1 for the title )

Conrad Logan has been awful nearly every time we've played against him. Had a howler at BP for Boston and I'm pretty sure he was in goal and had another mare away at Stockport in the JPT semi final.

Ah yes. Jamie Clarke. Straight through the hands. Pissing it down. Elding off the bar. Lovely stuff

We should be looking at L1  players released maybe even championship,

It might be a tall order to get  a championship reserve type player but Russ is well known and will have some influence,

Lets hope so anyway

Goalkeeper Paul Farman signs up for another two seasons at Lincoln.

Quoted from promotion plaice

Goalkeeper Paul Farman signs up for another two seasons at Lincoln.

Clearly getting prepared early ....................for all the sh1t he will receive from fans behind the goal in at least 2 games next season ;)

Quoted from Nelly GTFC

[tweet]863030546376663040[/tweet]

Good luck to him. Nice that he has got a 2 year deal close to home. I agree that he might not be what we need for a promotion/play off push, but in the limited amount of times I saw him, he was honest and hard working. You need players like that in any team. Just not enough of that final piece of quality for this level.

Good luck Ash.

Quoted from Posh Harry

Good luck to him. Nice that he has got a 2 year deal close to home. I agree that he might not be what we need for a promotion/play off push, but in the limited amount of times I saw him, he was honest and hard working. You need players like that in any team. Just not enough of that final piece of quality for this level.

Good luck Ash.

What Posh Harry said........

Anthony Straker has left Aldershot Town after turning down the club’s offer of a new contract.     :)

Quoted from Nelly GTFC

[tweet]863030546376663040[/tweet]

Very good signing for them.far too good for that level.bit like the pope going to conference north last year.chambers will score a shed load of goals at that level.he is a top end conference playerimho

Cheltenham Town are in negotiations with Forest Green Rovers in an attempt to find the best way to feck up Grimsby Town fans. :)

Mansfield now signed striker Jimmy Spencer who has just been released by Plymouth, scored against us in the game last Saturday. Mansfield certainly getting there business done early and judging by the signings so far I very much expect them to be up there next season.

Scunny captain Stephen Dawson back to Bury on a 3 year deal - Scunny fans well pi$$ed off.

Paul Digby to Mansfield is a great signing at this level. Fully expect them to be there this year

Quoted from MuddyWaters

Scunny captain Stephen Dawson back to Bury on a 3 year deal - Scunny fans well pi$$ed off.

He's probably better than Bury

Mansfield also signed paul anderson. Winger from northampton. Certainly moving fast at the stags

Signing loads of players really quickly doesn't necessarily bring success. Look at the signings Newell and Bignot signed.

Quoted from Mariner_09

Signing loads of players really quickly doesn't necessarily bring success. Look at the signings Newell and Bignot signed.

Evans isn't Newell or Bignot though.

Bignot signs them but never plays them ;D

I don't see Mansfield as one of the bigger teams in the league,Evans is obviously the big factor in these players signing and I think/hope RS will have a similar impact

Mansfield have a LOT of money. Evans + free spending chairman = success.

Do they?..have they paid any fee's for these players?
Obviously their wages must be pretty decent

When do we expect Grimsby to make their first signing? We normally make our first in the first week of June, it's just being patient waiting for the first signing and then before you know it more and more will sign in quick succession.

Quoted from Davec

When do we expect Grimsby to make their first signing? We normally make our first in the first week of June, it's just being patient waiting for the first signing and then before you know it more and more will sign in quick succession.

Haven't you just answered your own question?

Lincoln City have repelled interested from a trio of clubs to keep skipper Luke Waterfall at Sincil Bank.

Notts County, Coventry City and Carlisle United are believed to have approached the central defender, whose Imps deal expires this summer.

But Waterfall has rejected those advances to sign a new two-year deal with Lincoln, keeping him at Sincil Bank until the summer of 2019.

Quoted from promotion plaice

Lincoln City have repelled interested from a trio of clubs to keep skipper Luke Waterfall at Sincil Bank.

Notts County, Coventry City and Carlisle United are believed to have approached the central defender, whose Imps deal expires this summer.

But Waterfall has rejected those advances to sign a new two-year deal with Lincoln, keeping him at Sincil Bank until the summer of 2019.

They must have made him a good offer because they wanted him-we have several players that we "supposedly" want so why can't we make them good offers before other teams like Mansfield come a calling

Quoted from golfer

They must have made him a good offer because they wanted him-we have several players that we "supposedly" want so why can't we make them good offers before other teams like Mansfield come a calling

How do you know we have not made good offers?

Because we obviously didn't last year.

Quoted from golfer

They must have made him a good offer because they wanted him-we have several players that we "supposedly" want so why can't we make them good offers before other teams like Mansfield come a calling

Reference in the Echo that other clubs offered better financial deals but he wants to stay for "footballing" reasons!!!

Suppose they made him skipper and he "failed" to make the grade at Scunny so not surprising he has stayed loyal, just hope the Cowleys take a better offer when it arises.

Quoted from Grantley

Mansfield have a LOT of money. Evans + free spending chairman = success.

Evans + free spending chairman = possibly an increased chance of success

Evans + football = dodgy financial dealings and lots of humour at BP!

What's the fixation with Mansfield ? It's only a week since the retained list was revealed. People go on holiday as soon as the season ends. How do you know know all that people haven't already agreed to come here.

We don't know that's why we're all waiting 🙄

Lincolns Terry Hawkridge is having a medical at Notts County.

Quoted from topuphere666

Lincolns Terry Hawkridge is having a medical at Notts County.

Never impressed by him tbh

Reminded me a bit of macreth.

Probably a blessing for them tbh, he was average in the NL let alone L2.

Was he average? Almost a constant in Lincoln's team this season, albeit not being one of their top performers.

Quoted from Grantley

Was he average? Almost a constant in Lincoln's team this season, albeit not being one of their top performers.

Only based upon the 3 or 4 games I saw on TV  and the previous season too. Didn't really think he carried much threat

Quoted from topuphere666

Lincolns Terry Hawkridge is having a medical at Notts County.

He is from Nottingham & still lives there and was talking to his "agent" a couple of weeks back at a golf day at Bulwell Forest. The "agent" told me, as he posted on another thread at the time, is long term friend of RS and he will doing prozone work for town next year.

Angol has signed for Mansfield after spending time with lincoln on loan last season.

Cheltenham Town have signed Jamie Grimes on a one-year deal from 1 July after his contract had finished at Dover.

The 26-year-old centre-back previously played for Swansea, Forest Green and Kidderminster before joining Dover in July 2015. He made 48 appearances in all competitions for the National League club this season, netting three times.

Cheltenham Town have signed Kevin Dawson on a two year deal.The 26-year-old Midfielder has rejected the offer of a new contract at League Two rivals Yeovil Town.

The Irishman had been with Yeovil since January 2013 and made 92 league starts and scored 6 goals for the Somerset outfit. He played for now Cheltenham boss Gary Johnson at Yeovil, helping them win promotion to the Championship in 2013.

Quoted from topuphere666

Lee Angol has signed for Mansfield after spending time with lincoln on loan last season.

Oh yeah, played in virtually all Lincolns games from March onwards, wonder if they wanted to keep him (Confused)

The 22 year-old striker signed for Steve Evans’ side for an undisclosed fee today.

Angol joined Peterborough United from Luton in July 2015 - again for an undisclosed fee. He went on to score 11 goals in 38 games for the club that season. Last July, however, Angol fractured his ankle in a pre-season friendly at Boston and required surgery to place a pin in his leg.

In March he was loaned to National League club Lincoln City until the end of the season. He again scored a hat-trick on his debut in a 4–0 victory away to Braintree Town and completed the loan spell with 13 appearances and six goals.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Port Vale have resigned 31-year old Tom Pope from League One Bury after agreeing a settlement on the remaining year of his contract with the Shakers.

The striker who played for Vale from 2011–2015 scored 56 goals in 163 league appearances. At Bury over the last two seasons he scored 10 goals in 73 league appearances.

I am still waiting to read  Shrewsbury sign  John Lewis. :)

Lincoln City unveil retained list, strangely no mention of Bradley wood.

Players contracted to the club for the 2017/18 season:
Nathan Arnold
Paul Farman
Sam Habergham
Sean Long
Sean Raggett
Matt Rhead
Luke Waterfall
Elliott Whitehouse
Alex Woodyard

Players offered new contracts by the club:
Terry Hawkridge
Callum Howe
Adam Marriott
Jack Muldoon
Alan Power
Richard Walton

Players released by the club:
Jenk Acar
Kegan Everington
Elliot Hodge
Taylor Miles
Alex Simmons
Andrew Wright

Quoted from topuphere666

Angol has signed for Mansfield after spending time with lincoln on loan last season.

He's a sharp object. Useful at corners though.

Quoted from Nelly GTFC

Coventry City will sign Marc McNulty when his contract with Sheffield United expires this summer. The 24-year-old striker has agreed a two-year deal with the Sky Blues, who will be playing in League Two next season.

McNulty started his career with Livingston, where he netted 41 goals in 91 league games. He had two loan spells at Portsmouth in the 2015-16 campaign, scoring 10 times in League Two, and last season scored once in 16 appearances for League One side Bradford
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mansfield Town have signed Hayden White from Peterborough United for undisclosed fee.

The 22-year old right-back was was a consistent performer in a vastly-improved second half of the season for Mansfield and made 18 appearances for Steve Evans’ side after joining in January.

Wasn't White the guy who was mysteriously sent off against us?

FGR midfielder Sam Wedgbury "gutted" after being released over the phone, Wedgbury felt he deserved better after three years service.

Latest on the Bradley Wood situation.

Starts about 6:10 into the interview -

http://www.lincoln.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=492386

Quoted from promotion plaice

Latest on the Bradley Wood situation.

Starts about 6:10 into the interview -

http://www.lincoln.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=492386

Save us the work. What's happening with Bradders? He's not on the contracted list, he's not on the offered a contract list, he's not on the released list. I've read the article. Listening to the Lincoln manager's interview is a step too far. Tell us. If you want us to know.

Thanks Nelly.

I got told Bradley got caught drink driving.

Quoted from Freemoash88

I got told Bradley got caught drink driving.

rumour is there's  a bit more too it than just the drink driving.......

Quoted from Freemoash88

I got told Bradley got caught drink driving.

It has already been documented that Bradders lost his licence following an arrest for drink driving on the morning after a night out.

I am "reliably" informed that despite the ban he "allegedly" was seen regularly driving his children to school & was subsequently arrested again. That said if this were true I would have expected that subject to have been reported in the media and a further court case held so maybe info not that reliable.

The word is that Imps career is definitely over but I have heard nothing as to why this would involve the FA.

Quoted from KingstonMariner

He's a sharp object. Useful at corners though.

Bit obtuse but has a degree or two

Thsts a cute way of putting it

I'm really scalene the heights now

Plenty going on around the league, but not even any rumours on here at the minute, it's all a bit boring at the minute.

They're all on holiday and plus it would appear Mansfield have the money to throw stupid wages at players that would be signed in moments, we'll have to have longer negotiations and competition for a signature.

In Mansfield's case, 'the best' players don't always make the best team. They can throw money around all they like the proof will be in the pudding.

Quoted from Wrawby_Mariner

In Mansfield's case, 'the best' players don't always make the best team. They can throw money around all they like the proof will be in the pudding.

Evans does have 6 promotions to his credit though, including getting Rotherham from League 2 to the Championship.

Although Mansfield have signed loads of players already,

I would not say they are the best out there,

Slade will get in better players imo,

BUT

Mansfield will be up there because the manger will turn them into a team that is capable of promotion.

Along side us   8)

Quoted from ginnywings

Evans does have 6 promotions to his credit though, including getting Rotherham from League 2 to the Championship.

I`ve got to admit he knows a decent player at this level and his signings would have been planned in advance where it was possible

Quoted from ginnywings

Evans does have 6 promotions to his credit though, including getting Rotherham from League 2 to the Championship.

I totally agree, but spending freely doesn't guarantee instant success.

It increases the chances though, if you have lots of good players, with a manager with 6 promotions to his name, I'd make them as good as favourites next season.

FFS  can we stop talking about mansfield please its getting boring cheers

Quoted from Numanoid

FFS  can we stop talking about mansfield please its getting boring cheers

OOPS !!!!!!   they have just signed another one. ;D

Chuffing mansfield !now ive started lol

Money definitely helps at all levels.

Midfielder Gary Deegan of Shrewsbury Town told he can seek a move elswhere by Paul Hurst -

https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/shrewsbury-town-fc/2017/05/20/gary-deegan-to-part-shrewsbury-town-on-good-term-says-paul-hurst/

David Moyes quits as Sunderland manager.

Harry Kewell supposed to be named new manager at Crawley

David Mirfin signs for Mansfield, they must be spending an absolute fortune and if they fail i wonder about how much long term damage will be done?

Quoted from ginnywings

Evans does have 6 promotions to his credit though, including getting Rotherham from League 2 to the Championship.

These are the kind of credentials we should have been looking for in a manager when we got rid of MB.

Quoted from rancido

These are the kind of credentials we should have been looking for in a manager when we got rid of MB.

Who in particular should we have appointed then, given our fans hatred of Evans, who else has that kind of CV and was available & appointable?

Genuine question as I cannot think of anyone who stands out but that does not mean they aren't out there & thinking back to when names of possible managers were listed on the fishy during our recruitment campaign I do not recall a stand out figure other than the aforementioned Evans & possibly Adkins.

I was hoping we were in for Evans before we appointed MB but i didn't think he would drop to League 2. With the amount of money Mansfield are spending, you can see why he went there. Once MB got the boot, Slade is about as good a manager as we could hope for i think.

Quoted from Nelly GTFC

Cambridge United have signed David Amoo on a one-year contract after leaving Scottish Premiership outfit Partick Thistle at the end of this season after spending two season there, he scored 8 goals in 83 appearances.

The 26-year-old winger started out in the youth ranks at Millwall, but was picked up by Liverpool at the age of 16 and went on to make an appearance for the Premier League side in the Europa League in 2010. He went on to move to Preston in 2012 before switching to Tranmere the following year. After being released by Rovers, Amoo spent two seasons at Carlisle before moving north of the border in 2015.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Coventry have signed 25-year-old Liam O’Brien. The The 6’4″  goalkeeper has signed following the expiration of his contract at Portsmouth.

O’Brien came through the ranks at Fratton Park when he won an England Under 19 cap. He left Pompey in 2010 following their Premier League relegation, and had spells at Barnet, Brentford and Dagenham and Redbridge. At Dagenham, O’Brien made 39 appearances and last year returned to Portsmouth on a short-term deal when he made three appearances.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

That's all very well Nelly, but who have Mansfield signed today. It's nearly lunchtime, there must at least one more 😉

Alessandra (sp.) has signed for Notts County from Hartlepool today for an undisclosed fee. 9 goals and 9 assists for a player that's been in a relegated team isn't bad, thought he looked decent at BP too.

RECENTLY relegated Hartlepool United have appointed The New Saints manager Craig Harrison as the club’s new boss.

Harrison, 39, arrives in the North East following a highly successful spell in Wales with TNS in which he recently secured the club’s sixth consecutive league title, and won the Welsh Premier League’s Manager of the Year award.

Quoted from Nelly GTFC

Cambridge United have signed Jabo Ibehre after he rejected the offer of a new deal at Carlisle United. The 34-year-old striker scored 14 goals in 41 appearances last season for the Cumbrians, helping them reach the League Two play-offs. He registered 31 goals in 84 appearances for the Cumbrians during his two seasons. His most profitable spell came with Leyton Orient, for whom he scored 41 goals in 243 appearances.

That's a good strike rate.

He seems to have been around for yonks. I seem to remember him coming on for Pompey when we played them in the good old days.

Good moves by both Cambridge and the poolies

Although coming to the end of his career, ibhere is a very good signing.

Keep these updates coming nelly. It's saving me a fortune not having to use the clubcall phone number

I ended up with a whopping bill listening to a game we played at Derby once. Had to tell the missus it was a sex chat line.

Quoted from KingstonMariner

I ended up with a whopping bill listening to a game we played at Derby once. Had to tell the missus it was a sex chat line.

It was the latter really wasn't it Kingston........honesty is the best policy     :)

Honestly I've never phoned Miss Whiplash from Kidderminster.

Just Mr Whiplash hey Kingston 😂😂😂

Are you saying I'm an equal opportunities pervert? ;)

I see Wigan are about to sign Portsmouth manager Paul Cook.  

Mansfield are killing it, great signing after great signing

11 new signings now in for Mansfield, I think?

Must have really needed a good clear out !

Chester have re-signed striker Ross Hannah on a two-year contract following his release by Barrow.

Hannah, 31, scored just five goals in 32 appearances for the Cumbrian club last season in the National League.

But the former Bradford City and Grimsby Town forward now rejoins the club where he was top scorer with 22 goals in 42 league games in 2015-16.

Quoted from promotion plaice

Chester have re-signed striker Ross Hannah on a two-year contract following his release by Barrow.

Hannah, 31, scored just five goals in 32 appearances for the Cumbrian club last season in the National League.

But the former Bradford City and Grimsby Town forward now rejoins the club where he was top scorer with 22 goals in 42 league games in 2015-16.

31 and a2 year deal, he's done well there. Really liked Hannah when he played for us shame he never quite got to grips with the off side rule.

I was looking at the odds last night, Mansfield are clear favourites. They've made some brilliant signings but can they gel as a team in their first season together?
I''ll still be putting Grimsby in my bet for promotion regardless

Cambridge seem to have some good signings so far too and would seem to be a threat next season.

Last time I checked we were 18th favourites for the league which seems incredibly harsh, Lincoln were 3rd favourites.

I really can't see us winning the league unless three or four major signings take place.
I might be having a cheeky fiver on us to finish in the top six though.  
Unfortunately we have lost the momentum of getting back into the league and are kind of starting again, but without so much 'positivity'. I'll be happy with a top half finish with a proper push in the 18/19 season.

Slade will need to prove that his first team have a spine to it. because of hanging contracts, we may still have to suffer another transition season before final clearouts unless he and Wilko can motivate those still here but out on the fringes of selection.

With Pearson and Disley gone, he will need to improve players in both positions to stop early ridicule about wrong decisions.

Only one goalkeeper in place and no real goal threat proven up front as yet - this is the central spine that will need to be contracted for pre-season for this wonderful term - gelling !

Pace and power have both been lacking in the last 2 seasons, regardless of the stumble over the line to promotion. we have seemed to lose to poor teams, but galvanize for one offs against the better teams - consistency is needed.

We had too many one good game in three or four players, even conceding that we hire at a certain financial level - Danny Andrew being a good exception last year but a risk that paid off.

Quoted from acko338

Slade will need to prove that his first team have a spine to it. because of hanging contracts, we may still have to suffer another transition season before final clearouts unless he and Wilko can motivate those still here but out on the fringes of selection.

With Pearson and Disley gone, he will need to improve players in both positions to stop early ridicule about wrong decisions.

Only one goalkeeper in place and no real goal threat proven up front as yet - this is the central spine that will need to be contracted for pre-season for this wonderful term - gelling !

Pace and power have both been lacking in the last 2 seasons, regardless of the stumble over the line to promotion. we have seemed to lose to poor teams, but galvanize for one offs against the better teams - consistency is needed.

We had too many one good game in three or four players, even conceding that we hire at a certain financial level - Danny Andrew being a good exception last year but a risk that paid off.

Whilst I agree we lacked the physical attributes, I don't agree about the one good game in three/four.  The problem was the inconsistency with tactics and starting eleven.  Make no mistake, last year was a missed opportunity to achieve back-to-back promotions.  A settled side from January onwards should have easily finished top 7.  

Kenny Jackett announced as new Pompey manager.

Swindon Town are set to appoint former Tottenham and Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham as their new manager.

;D

Quoted from Abdul19

;D

On 21 May 2015, Sheringham was appointed to his first managerial role, taking charge of League Two side Stevenage, replacing Graham Westley. He was sacked on 1 February 2016, with the club 19th in the league having collected only three points from their last eight matches.

Quoted from lukeo

I was looking at the odds last night, Mansfield are clear favourites. They've made some brilliant signings but can they gel as a team in their first season together?
I''ll still be putting Grimsby in my bet for promotion regardless

I wouldn't be surprised if they hit the ground running. Guylinerman knows how to forge a winning side.

For me I'd like to think we will be aiming for the play offs.
I'll be happy if at the end of the season we finish on more points than we did this season and their is some consistency and I'd like to think we play  ore exciting football than we have of recent years.

Quoted from diehardmariner

Whilst I agree we lacked the physical attributes, I don't agree about the one good game in three/four.  The problem was the inconsistency with tactics and starting eleven.  Make no mistake, last year was a missed opportunity to achieve back-to-back promotions.  A settled side from January onwards should have easily finished top 7.  

Too much to expect anything other than what was achieved last season:

Four managers--Hurst, Moore, Bignott and Slade, all with differing tactics and methods which would have totally confused the players.

Top League goal scorer sold and not replaced.

Players like Macca inconsistent throughout the season, being replaced by a gem such as  Henderson who was trashed by a desperate Bignott, which made Macca who is a good keeper to childishly seek pastures new.

All in all quite a eventual season, which but for the sake of three more wins would have put us into the playoffs, for the future and as long as Russ does not walk out on us again, I feel with the help of Wilco he will get his first promotion, bookies odds and favourites mean naff all till the results of the first ten games are known

Mansfield haven't signed anybody this week, have they just about finished?

Quoted from Mariner_09

Mansfield haven't signed anybody this week, have they just about finished?

Nobody left to sign.... they have got just about everybody else who was available already

Quoted from Mariner_09

Mansfield haven't signed anybody this week, have they just about finished?

I would imagine that Evans has gone on holiday now. Probably and all inclusive with a massive all you can eat breakfast buffet, followed by an all you can eat lunch and an even bigger all you can eat dinner. Bless him!

UTFM

Quoted from Posh Harry

I would imagine that Evans has gone on holiday now. Probably and all inclusive with a massive all you can eat breakfast buffet, followed by an all you can eat lunch and an even bigger all you can eat dinner. Bless him!

UTFM

You missed out his appointment with the make-up salon*.


(* Is there such a thing?)

Carlisle Utd chief Nigel Clibbens defends the club over Charlie Wyke's release clause......

http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/carlisle-utd/latest/article/Carlisle-Utd-chief-Nigel-Clibbens-defends-the-club-over-Charlie-Wykes-release-clause-ca0943bd-cf10-45cd-ab18-6c427ed2d391-ds

BURY have sold winger Jack Mackreth to Wrexham for an undisclosed fee.

The 25-year-old only joined the Shakers in January after moving from Macclesfield Town for a fee in the region of £30,000.

Mackreth, who has also played for Tranmere Rovers and Grimsby Town, made three appearances over his six-month spell at Gigg Lane.

He looked really good in the 2nd half of that season he played. Really good work ethic and quite fast, his ball improved as well. Remember that cracking goal he scored against Gateshead at home. Not really sure what happened. Monkhouse seemed to replace him and was no better.

Rochdale have signed 24 year old winger Jordan Williams from Barrow AFC.

There are suggestions that the fee could be as much as £100,000, with reports that they have fought off interest from Lincoln City, Bristol Rovers and Fleetwood in acquiring his services.

Mansfield have not signed anyone today........ ;D ;D ;D

Mansfield sign Bobby Olejnik (spelling) following his release from Exeter.

Plymouth Argyle sign Coventry City midfielder Ruben Lameiras

https://twitter.com/Only1Argyle/status/872805982732210178

Leicester City have confirmed the appointment of caretaker boss Craig Shakespeare as their permanent manager on a three-year deal.

No surprise the ex Town player has been given the permanent job after some impressive results under his tenure as caretaker.

Jon-Paul Pittman joins Josh Gowling at Torquay UTD.

https://thenationalleague.org.uk/news/details.php?news_id=20867

Hartlepool have completed the signing of ex Cambridge player Ryan Donaldson. Thought he would have got a league two club to be fair

Yeovill sign Rhys Briowne from Grimsby !

Rumour has it DC has been to Hartlepool today to see a striker.

Quoted from Helgy

Rumour has it DC has been to Hartlepool today to see a striker.

Good signing if it works out

Not sure why he'd go to Hartlepool to meet someone who lives in Manchester? Unless you mean Rhys Oates? Won't leave us quaking in our boots either way.

Quoted from Helgy

Rumour has it DC has been to Hartlepool today to see a striker.

Sorry if I'm being stupid, but who's d.c?

Quoted from forza ivano

Sorry if I'm being stupid, but who's d.c?

Danny Cowley

He can have Podge if he wants. We need better for a promotion push. They're obviously preparing for the Conference...

Scunthorpe United defender Scott Laird is set to sign for Forest Green Rovers.

The 29-year-old left-back will pen a two-year deal at the newly-promoted League Two side, according to Sky Sports News.

Rob Sedgwick from Grimsby Town fans site The Fishy
gives Vital Doncaster Rovers the lowdown on new signing Danny Andrew.

Andrew joined Doncaster on a three-year deal earlier this month after an impressive first season at Grimsby, where he won a number of awards at the end of the season.

Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
He is good going forward. He was probably a better wing back for us than a conventional left back. He is good at crosses and can take set pieces.

Weaknesses
His positioning and I think we conceded a lot of free kicks on his side.

Best position
Either left wing back or attack-minded full back.

Are you disappointed to see him leave?
Yes, but he was on a One-year deal and he was the player of the season, so he wasn`t expected to stay.

Describe Danny Andrew in three words
Left foot crosser.

Before our end of season appointment Russell Slade, our previous managers were both full backs (Paul Hurst and Marcus Bignot) so he`s been well coached!

Adam Chicksen signs for Bradford. That's them rumours dead then.

Dan Jones has signed for Barrow, one year deal with an option of a further.

Presumably named in honour of this 90s FA Cup draw legend:

[img]http://i4.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/article8138434.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/kelly.jpg[/img]

Chris Roberson signed for Swindon so that's that one out the window.

Alan Power has signed for scottish side Kilmarnock from Lincoln.

billy knott due to join lincoln!

Luton Town have accepted an undisclosed offer from Championship club Barnsley for the transfer of midfielder Cameron McGeehan.

Luton manager Nathan Jones was sorry to lose the man he has described as the best attacking midfielder in League Two, but can only see positives for the Hatters and the player as he moves up two divisions.

Jones said: “The club have been strong enough to turn down a number of offers for Cameron over the previous transfer windows but this one worked out to be a good deal for the club, for Cameron and for the squad moving forward.

Scunthorpe United have launched an audacious swoop for Lincoln City midfield star Alex Woodyard and are ready to pay the former Southend ace big money to entice him to Glanford Park.

Woodyard, 24, who enjoyed a stellar season with the Imps as they won the National League, sweeping the end-of-season Player of the Year awards as well as being named the National League's star man, has found himself in high demand this summer, with Championship clubs Aston Villa and Bolton leading a plethora of clubs chasing his signature.

But it is understood that the Imps' county rivals Scunthorpe are prepared to break the bank to lure the Gravesend-born schemer up the A15.

Quoted from Nelly GTFC

Forest Green Rovers have signed 20-year old Charlie Cooper from Birmingham City, he was brought through the youth ranks and joins on a two-year deal.

The midfielder was on loan at FGR last season, he made 24 appearances in their promotion from the National League.  He is manager Mark Coopers son.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Luton Town signed Czech Republic international Marek Stech on a two-year contract following a three-year spell in his home country with Sparta Prague.

The 27-year-old goalkeeper, previously played for Yeovil in the Championship, and made his international debut against Austria in 2014..  The ‘keeper has also had spells with Wycombe Wanderers, Bournemough, and Leyton Orient during his career.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Stevenage have signed Harry Beautyman on a free transfer from Northampton Town on a two-year deal. In all, Beautyman made 13 starts and 11 substitute appearances for the Cobblers, scoring four goals.

The 25-year old midfielder was signed by Peterborough from Welling in 2014 where he scored 11 goals in 21 appearances in the National League, he then joined Northampton for an undisclosed fee last summer.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Chesterfield have signed Jordan Sinnott on a two-year deal. The 23-year old midfielder helped Halifax win promotion back to the National League, scoring 7 goals in 35 appearances last season.

Chesterfield have signed Peterborough defender Jerome Binnom-Williams on a two-year deal. The 22-year-old has been earmarked to play at left wing-back. He arrives at the Proact after having his contract cancelled at Peterborough United by mutual consent.

Chesterfield have signed former Liverpool and Everton U23 side prospect Delial Brewster, who is a 19-year-old striker, was a free agent after being released by Everton.

He previously went out on loan to National League North side Stockport County in the 2015/16 season scoring 2 goals in 5 appearances. In 2016/17 Brewster went on loan to National League side Southport where he scored 1 goal in 3 appearances. He is related to Montgomery Brewster a USA minor-league pitcher, whose great-uncle left him $300 million in his will. To inherit it, Brewster had to spend $30 million in 30 days under a complicated set of rules that forbid him from donating too much to charity or retaining any new assets when the period was up.

did you add that to see if people were actually reading?  ;D

Luton have signed James Collins from Crawley. Very good signing for them.

Chris O'Grady signs for Chesterfield. Only ever seen him play once at Rochdale when they dicked us at their place and by god he was marvellous. Not had a bad career either

Loses marvellous points for being up against Jude Stirling though ;)

York City striker Vadaine Oliver is poised to join Sky Bet League Two outfit Morecambe.

Oliver, 25, still has a year left to run on his contract at Bootham Crescent, but asked for a transfer after the Minstermen were relegated to National League North at the end of last season.

The Press sources have now confirmed that Oliver is expected to finalise a move to the Shrimps tomorrow, but City are expected to demand a fee for his transfer and, if the two clubs cannot agree on a price, it will be fixed by tribunal.

That astounds me, I'd be very surprised if he makes it in to their first team.

Quoted from mariner91

That astounds , I'd be very surprised if he makes it in to their first team.

I know right.... just using a regular bic pen! Jeez!

Can't believe Luton have pinched James Collins from Crawley. I really wanted us to sign him. He'll score loads for them.

I noticed today that Shaun Tuton has signed for Motherwell and actually scored a goal today in a pre season friendly against some other jock team that I can't recall.

Quoted from chaos33

Can't believe Luton have pinched James Collins from Crawley. I really wanted us to sign him. He'll score loads for them.

I noticed today that Shaun Tuton has signed for Motherwell and actually scored a goal today in a pre season friendly against some other jock team that I can't recall.

Can remember watching Tuton on his debut for us (Notts County?) And he ran their defence ragged! Thought we had a hell of a player on our hands - unfortunately he never turned up again!

Motherwell obviously using Hartlepool's transfer policy after Clay and Tait went there last season.

To be honest, that Notts county team was dogger, and I still can't believe we let them back in the game. I reckon they made Tuton look way better than he evidently is.

Both loan strikers from Barnsley had stormers first game then proceeded to do feck all else

Quoted from mariner91

That astounds me, I'd be very surprised if he makes it in to their first team.

Why? He put in some good performances for us last season. He seemed to be the only one who knew how to, positionally, play the holding midfielder role at times. He was used in several different roles by us though, so he also had versatility. I thought he was a decent young player and he could still develop further.

Quoted from MarinerMal

Why? He put in some good performances for us last season. He seemed to be the only one who knew how to, positionally, play the holding midfielder role at times. He was used in several different roles by us though, so he also had versatility. I thought he was a decent young player and he could still develop further.

There were some good performances but more often than not he was pretty anonymous. He was okay at breaking up play but was very slow in thought and deed whilst in possession to the point where in some games he was a complete liability. It's quite telling that I haven't seen that  many fans on here, if any, calling for us to get him back suggesting he wasn't that highly rated and that was whilst playing in L2. He's 22 so will still develop a bit but not to the extent where he'll go from being an average at best L2 midfielder (like he was last season) to being a regular Championship starter.

Quoted from mariner91

There were some good performances but more often than not he was pretty anonymous. He was okay at breaking up play but was very slow in thought and deed whilst in possession to the point where in some games he was a complete liability. It's quite telling that I haven't seen that  many fans on here, if any, calling for us to get him back suggesting he wasn't that highly rated and that was whilst playing in L2. He's 22 so will still develop a bit but not to the extent where he'll go from being an average at best L2 midfielder (like he was last season) to being a regular Championship starter.

Agreed he was inconsistent. But he was still a youngish lad in a very inconsistent team. I thought he read the game well and offered some protection to the back four and not many of our midfield offered that last year. Occasionally he would be caught trying to off load a ball he won but for me this was because he looked for a teammate to play it too rather than launch it up front like most of them. Unfortunately, for him his fellow midfielders movement off the ball was often poor, perhaps in expectation of him 'launching one'. In a team that perhaps play a more progressive style of football, you may see the best of him.

It's is also quite telling that his parent club have offered him another contract. They must see something.

Quoted from MarinerMal

Agreed he was inconsistent. But he was still a youngish lad in a very inconsistent team. I thought he read the game well and offered some protection to the back four and not many of our midfield offered that last year. Occasionally he would be caught trying to off load a ball he won but for me this was because he looked for a teammate to play it too rather than launch it up front like most of them. Unfortunately, for him his fellow midfielders movement off the ball was often poor, perhaps in expectation of him 'launching one'. In a team that perhaps play a more progressive style of football, you may see the best of him.

It's is also quite telling that his parent club have offered him another contract. They must see something.

I disagree, in a team that looks to play more passing football I think he'd struggle as his ball control is generally poor and he would regularly fail to complete simple passes. I know it's far easier to see the whole picture from in the stand but he use to regularly infuriate me by spending too long to make what looked like an obvious, simple pass and would get dispossessed. He's still young, he might improve to be Championship standard but I would be very surprised if he was ever a regular starter at that level.

Quoted from mariner91

I disagree, in a team that looks to play more passing football I think he'd struggle as his ball control is generally poor and he would regularly fail to complete simple passes. I know it's far easier to see the whole picture from in the stand but he use to regularly infuriate me by spending too long to make what looked like an obvious, simple pass and would get dispossessed. He's still young, he might improve to be Championship standard but I would be very surprised if he was ever a regular starter at that level.

Fair play. I disagree with your summation of him but I guess that is what these forums are for. It would be a boring place if we all agreed.

For all his ability, doesn't strike me as a Slade-y type of player so I'd be amazed if we were to see any more of him.

I'd imagine he could be very capable if you were to build your team around him but the question remains, is he good enough to do this at this level? Might be on his way back down to the Conference, I suppose, where he could do a very good job for somebody.

Quoted from Maringer

For all his ability, doesn't strike me as a Slade-y type of player so I'd be amazed if we were to see any more of him.

I'd imagine he could be very capable if you were to build your team around him but the question remains, is he good enough to do this at this level? Might be on his way back down to the Conference, I suppose, where he could do a very good job for somebody.

I think ability wise he is more than capable at this level.  What appears to be questionable is his application ??  

I perhaps wasn't clear enough. I was trying to say that Vose has loads of ability but I think you would probably need to build your style of play around him to see the best of it. My question is whether he is good enough to build your team around at this level! Perhaps a bit too hit and miss to make it worthwhile.

That said, he generally plays out on the left, so perhaps if you've got a more athletic midfield to cover in behind him, you would see more from him? Still don't think we'll be interested, though he was unplayable on a few occasions last season.

If it gets to deadline day and we still have some cash in the wage budget then why not. He always gives you something a bit different and would be a useful sub if a game situation dictates. Basically he's a luxury player.

Vose is dog turd

Classy!

Vose has bags off talent, but hes one of the laziest players ive ever seen,i would not spend a penny on him.

I'm not into that either.

Considering the apoplectic rage that Slade went into when 'The Frenchman' didn't track his man away at Notts County, I dread to think how he would react to Vose and his hands on hip attitude.  

Regardless, not for me.  Technically he's talented, no doubt about that.  But no way near enough to counter the major flaws in his game.  

Consistent at being inconsistent me thinks but decent on his day

Vose will be signed by a succession of clubs drawn to his talent, then released when they realise that they cannot get that talent out of him on a regular basis. Expect Hurst to give him a three year contract.

Quoted from ginnywings

Vose will be signed by a succession of clubs drawn to his talent, then released when they realise that they cannot get that talent out of him on a regular basis. Expect Hurst to give him a three year contract.

AND

Then not play him  ;D

Quoted from Numanoid

Consistent at being inconsistent me thinks but decent on his day

Pity that dat is never a Saturday.

Just saying...

http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/kyel-reid-looking-escape-route-13303454

Vose does not deliver any consistency - which is what we need over a league season if we are to be in contention for promotion.  A shame really, as his individual talent is not suited to a team.

Gavin Gunning on trial with Port Fale ??)

Quoted from Madeleymariner

Gavin Gunning on trial with Port Fale ??)

He will be found guilty!

Dean Henderson signs for Shrewsbury on loan ??)

In a way I'm kind of glad Hurst went when he did. He has hardly next to no contacts and has gone for a team full of ex players and he is getting caught out higher up the pyramid. Not something I think we would have liked had we been wanting to push forward.

Quoted from Grantley

Dean Henderson signs for Shrewsbury on loan ??)

That's a long way to go to his Nan's for tea!

Several league 2 clubs interested in Aberdeen striker miles storey

Let's hope we are one!

Any reason why we should be?

[url]http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=62083[/url]

What a shame   ;D ;D ;D

Striker Luke James has left Peterborough United for Forest Green Rovers on a free transfer. The 22-year-old will go down as an expensive Posh flop. He moved to the ABAX Stadium from Hartlepool for £500k in August 2014, but scored just two goals for the club in 34 appearances (13 as a substitute).

Quoted from Nelly GTFC

Confirmed on Sky Sports as well, Brentford have agreed a £1.8 million deal for Ollie Watkins of Exeter.  Bogle was knocking more goals in than him. Watkins scored 15 league goals in 48 appearances.

[tweet]887298526937534464[/tweet]

From what I recall from Exeter performance at BP this guy was an excellent all round player & much more than "just" a striker.

Good signing

Quoted from Nelly GTFC

Confirmed on Sky Sports as well, Brentford have agreed a £1.8 million deal for Ollie Watkins of Exeter.  Bogle was knocking more goals in than him. Watkins scored 15 league goals in 48 appearances.

[tweet]887298526937534464[/tweet]

What's your point, we should have got more for Bogle, do you know what we got for Bogle.

Both parties were happy with the deal, or it would have not gone through.

At least some money is filtering down to the clubs in the lower leagues

Took an Exeter fan to Bideford last night and we see this online whilst we was there. I've seen Watkins several times and I genuinely believe he will eventually play in the Premiership providing he's coached right and continues to improve. Being unbiased and honest I'd say if Bogle is with 1m then they've got it right on price for Watkins, class player (not to mention he won me £300 in the play off semi finals)

Lincoln have signed Micheal Bostwick and Harry Anderson from Peterborough. Anderson is ok, but I think Bostwick is a hell of a signing at this level. 😔

Yeah Bostwick is a great signing. Wondering how much they must be paying him though?! My best mate is a Posh fan and he reckons he was about their top earner!

Thats a superb signing, he was their POTY last year

Quoted from Posh Harry

Lincoln have signed Micheal Bostwick and Harry Anderson from Peterborough. Anderson is ok, but I think Bostwick is a hell of a signing at this level. 😔

Got to agree. He will be in on big bucks for League 2 though and probably well above our pay structure. Gimps making the most of last season's big pay days.

Can't blame them, Cowleys aiming high and a hell of a signing at this level. Still, only one player though and can't win a game on his own.

Quoted from GtfcGarner

Can't blame them, Cowleys aiming high and a hell of a signing at this level. Still, only one player though and can't win a game on his own.

Harry Anderson on a 3 year deal he was quality on loan last season from Posh.
The thing is the players once they play under the Cowleys want to come back Ginelly from Burnley was the same he wanted to come back.

Quoted from Helgy

Harry Anderson on a 3 year deal he was quality on loan last season from Posh.
The thing is the players once they play under the Cowleys want to come back Ginelly from Burnley was the same he wanted to come back.

think the wages you're paying may help a lot more

Quoted from Hagrid

think the wages you're paying may help a lot more

Might be but being back in the league was a shock wage wise but we have had to adapt.

Well I wouldn't be too worried about them if that's the sort of player they're signing!

Probably guaranteed to score against us, mind. We always seem to be hit by the curse of the ex. When Tommy flipping Wright scores against you, you know you're out of luck. Though we might just have been crap, admittedly.

Bostwick is a heck of a signing for us but players don't just consider money when signing for a club. Yeah he will be on decent money but he turned down Blackburn to sign and I'm sure he would of been offered better terms there.
Unlike Lee Angol who we also wanted to sign from Peterborough and we had him on loan towards the end of the season but he chose a money deal at Mansfield as opposed to the likes of Bostwick,  Woodward ect. who, although could of got better financial terms elsewhere, are actually signing for the Cowleys purely for football reasons.

Bostwick signed for Lincoln for geography reasons. If Blackburn was in the East Midlands, he'd be their player now, don't kid yourself.

Quoted from towncryer

Bostwick is a heck of a signing for us but players don't just consider money when signing for a club. Yeah he will be on decent money but he turned down Blackburn to sign and I'm sure he would of been offered better terms there.
Unlike Lee Angol who we also wanted to sign from Peterborough and we had him on loan towards the end of the season but he chose a money deal at Mansfield as opposed to the likes of Bostwick,  Woodward ect. who, although could of got better financial terms elsewhere, are actually signing for the Cowleys purely for football reasons.

1st bit in bold - Agree but it's absolutely their first consideration.

2nd bit in bold - Maybe he would but that fact that he probably would not have to re-locate to play for you may have also swung it

3rd bit in bold - Players always say that as they dare not say something like "I'm signing for cash".  

Final bit in bold - You and me know that of you hadn't had such a good run in the FA cup there is no way you could afford and thus attract good players from higher leagues    

Maybe some things you gents are saying are true but the facts are we won the league we got to the Quarter Final of the FA Cup we had around 13 games screened live on BBC SKY and BT. We were the featured game on Match of the Day twice we have two of the best up and coming managers in the country we are financially stable with more investment coming into the club and we have over 6000 season ticket holders for this season.
Yes we are on a roll at the moment and our profile is high but these are the reasons we can attract players like Bostwick to the club.
We are just trying to make hay while the sun is shining.

And it goes pete tong when the cowleys leave and lincoln revert back to normal lol

Quoted from towncryer

Maybe some things you gents are saying are true but the facts are we won the league we got to the Quarter Final of the FA Cup we had around 13 games screened live on BBC SKY and BT. We were the featured game on Match of the Day twice we have two of the best up and coming managers in the country we are financially stable with more investment coming into the club and we have over 6000 season ticket holders for this season.
Yes we are on a roll at the moment and our profile is high but these are the reasons we can attract players like Bostwick to the club.
We are just trying to make hay while the sun is shining.

Never mind fans from other clubs coming over for a chat now and then but impish /towncryer are now commenting on virtually every thread, stuffing the superb management, season tickets, investment etc etc down our throats.
Yes, I am jealous but also fed up with reading it!!

Quoted from towncryer

Maybe some things you gents are saying are true but the facts are we won the league we got to the Quarter Final of the FA Cup we had around 13 games screened live on BBC SKY and BT. We were the featured game on Match of the Day twice we have two of the best up and coming managers in the country we are financially stable with more investment coming into the club and we have over 6000 season ticket holders for this season.
Yes we are on a roll at the moment and our profile is high but these are the reasons we can attract players like Bostwick to the club.
We are just trying to make hay while the sun is shining.

I doubt that wining the NL alone would have funded the lifestyle you are currently living. Your cup run was excellent and aided by the luck of the draw you deserved the rewards from the prize money and TV as would anyone who progressed that far..

Yes as well as being platinum standard self promoters your manager/managers are very capable at wining football matches and the off the field financial backing must really help too.

Coming on here though making out that your signing players because they are desperate to play for LCFC and Danny Cowley does you no favors as at lower league level players sign deals that offer the best financial return and fits with their domestic set ups. If they played for managers more would look to leave when a manager gets sacked

Quoted from Cloudy

Never mind fans from other clubs coming over for a chat now and then but impish /towncryer are now commenting on virtually every thread, stuffing the superb management, season tickets, investment etc etc down our throats.
Yes, I am jealous but also fed up with reading it!!

Don't read it then  ;)

I'm with cloudy, dare I say I have nothing against lincoln and have always hoped they do well (as long as it's not at our expense) also really like the Cowley brothers. I think they'll be managing a top club in the not so far future.. But please, can we cut down on the Lincoln talk. I respect you guys coming over to our board and chatting etc but every time I log on I feel like I've logged onto the Lincoln message board.. I do wish Lincoln luck and think they'll defenately be up their, but try to keep it down a bit will you  :X

As much as I am loathed to say it, we should look at Lincoln and look at how they capitalised upon the feel good vibes this year and see how much of a missed opportunity last season was to really push our season ticket sales up and therefore our merchandise sales as well. Could have added another 500k onto our turnover and given us some serious financial clout this summer. They'll do ok, they've made a couple of good signings. Bostock and Green are good quality for this level.

Quoted from Mariner_09

As much as I am loathed to say it, we should look at Lincoln and look at how they capitalised upon the feel good vibes this year and see how much of a missed opportunity last season was to really push our season ticket sales up and therefore our merchandise sales as well. Could have added another 500k onto our turnover and given us some serious financial clout this summer. They'll do ok, they've made a couple of good signings. Bostock and Green are good quality for this level.

For once I agree with Cloudy ................Also you've missed the point 09 which is they would not be doing half as much as they have been in terms and signings and ticket sales  if they hadn't had the cup run.It's easy to get momentum locally when you have been the darlings of the media for 6 months like they where..

Loads of people have said we have got season ticket sales wrong this season but nobody would have been that worried if the Gimps hadn't sold loads, in reality we will go into the first day in two weeks time having sold around what we usually sell. Remember yes last season we hit 3,000 but the season had started before we crossed that line.

I'm sure there must have been some active promotion of S/T at Sincil Bank as well as the general feel good factor around the place.

And the point about people being worried because of the Gimps sales, is the crux of the issue Herts. It is a competitive sport. You want to put your team in with the best chance and money is a big part of that.

Line two towns of a not too dissimilar catchment population and you'd expect sales to be within 10-20% of each other. When one outsells the other by 2 there's something wrong. For years it was us out-selling them. We as a club need to look at what they're doing better, not just sit back and say 'it was the BBC wot dunnit'.

Serious question KM.

How much would Town have had to spend to get even a fifth of the coverage given to our southern neighbours?

Agree we should be doing more to increase the baseline support, particularly among younger fans and not just expecting people to turn up when (I'm optimistic) we get a new ground.

Quoted from Balthazar Bullitt

Serious question KM.

How much would Town have had to spend to get even a fifth of the coverage given to our southern neighbours?

Agree we should be doing more to increase the baseline support, particularly among younger fans and not just expecting people to turn up when (I'm optimistic) we get a new ground.

Why would I know? I'm not disputing they got a lot of TV coverage. It's not as if it's bringing in more neutral fans from around the country. It raises the profile so it'll help with sponsorship and other 'commercial' income. But it's not as if the residents of Lincoln didn't know about the football club. For locals it's more about a good vibe around the place, which can be achieved without a high national profile - Wembley 98.

The club are taking no initiatives when it comes to ticket sales. It should be ensuring BP is bursting at the seems to support its case for a new ground as you say. We should be spurred on by what's going on down the A46. What have we seen for the second pre-season running? Zilch!

Quoted from KingstonMariner

I'm sure there must have been some active promotion of S/T at Sincil Bank as well as the general feel good factor around the place.

And the point about people being worried because of the Gimps sales, is the crux of the issue Herts. It is a competitive sport. You want to put your team in with the best chance and money is a big part of that.

Line two towns of a not too dissimilar catchment population and you'd expect sales to be within 10-20% of each other. When one outsells the other by 2 there's something wrong. For years it was us out-selling them. We as a club need to look at what they're doing better, not just sit back and say 'it was the BBC wot dunnit'.

I see your point and it's galling to see what they are doing. My view is why do people think that as the Gimps have sold a lot of season tickets then we must have been doing something wrong? What do people expect the club to do sell them at half price, what good would that do? What difference would that make to our finances? Only they can answer the question.Though many posters wont like it we just need to accept that the club know more about selling season tickets than we do.The early bird scheme offered a discount and unlike many clubs we froze the prices but personally I would have liked to have see a number of kids tickets free if bought with an adult ticket in the Main Stand but I can't tell you if that would have made a difference to sales and income though..

Lincoln where always going to sell more season tickets than us and anyone who thought differently was a bit deluded. Why? because they have just come off the back of arguably their best season ever in terms of success on the pitch, generating revenue and public profile much of which has been generated by the media's love affair with The Cowley's That has created demand because everyone wants to be associated with a winning team.

We however came up with a "functional" squad and after a month or two showed some promise of establishing ourselves as play off "possibles" rather than "probables" . The manager left and we replaced him with an appointment who on paper looked decent but almost from day one fu&%$ed it up and served up football that possibly put people off coming to "The BP" after some promising gates pre Christmas. Oh yeah add to that we got knocked out of both cups at the first attempt.All of which has possibly reduced demand.

So the argument is how can you generate demand? Well with a purchase that can be in excess of £300 knocking money off does not generally entice people back who where put off last season or before. In my time as a GTFC fan demand has been at it's highest when we do well on the pitch, so lets hope we see demand off the scale this coming season.



   .  

Not really big on the concept of marketing are you?

Quoted from KingstonMariner

I'm sure there must have been some active promotion of S/T at Sincil Bank as well as the general feel good factor around the place.

And the point about people being worried because of the Gimps sales, is the crux of the issue Herts. It is a competitive sport. You want to put your team in with the best chance and money is a big part of that.

Line two towns of a not too dissimilar catchment population and you'd expect sales to be within 10-20% of each other. When one outsells the other by 2 there's something wrong. For years it was us out-selling them. We as a club need to look at what they're doing better, not just sit back and say 'it was the BBC wot dunnit'.

Sometimes, the appointment of a manager (managers?) triggers a series of events that somehow energises a whole town. For Grimsby Town it was the appointment way back in 1971 of Lawrie Mac. Just about the lowest crowd of that season was the opening game against Scunny...over 7k.  Such was the buzz around the Town that had season tickets been as big an issue then as now our sales performance may have been as significant. Last season was Lincoln's similar all coming together moment. We got two years of Lawrie. Lincoln will do well to get more than that from the brothers.  To compare our pre season last year with Lincoln's this year based on the feelgood factor carried forward is in my view grossly unfair.

Actually you'd be surprised it's a big part of my job? The question Town face is do that many more people want to buy a season ticket? You can incentivise all you like but if the demand is not there then it's pretty pointless, you may as well keep the price where it is and hope on the field performances generate full price sales.

What would you have done to sell more season tickets then? Just reducing prices may not have guaranteed take up. You can only market an attractive proposition and my point was that based upon what we where served in the last sesson how attractive is buying a season ticket for Town?

Unless like many of us your heart rules your head of course 🙂

Quoted from HertsGTFC

Actually you'd be surprised it's a big part of my job? The question Town face is do that many more people want to buy a season ticket? You can incentivise all you like but if the demand is not there then it's pretty pointless, you may as well keep the price where it is and hope on the field performances generate full price sales.

What would you have done to sell more season tickets then? Just reducing prices may not have guaranteed take up. You can only market an attractive proposition and my point was that based upon what we where served in the last sesson how attractive is buying a season ticket for Town?










You're in marketing Herts??.... You could've fooled me. Surely the point of marketing is to make a product a must have, or the go to thing .at very least for the product to be instantly recognisable. I accept that sales and marketing is easy in the good times, but a geographically isolated town like gy ,with its limited success over the last ten years is definitely a case where innovative, imaginative and aggressive marketing is required. The club has actually done some very good things via social media over the last few years, I think using Lloyd and the shop plus several of the other videos were exceptionally good.it would be so beneficial if they could somehow have used that creativity, imagination and irreverence in terms of attracting support and ticket sales.
I have wished for years that we could really look at how things are done abroad for example in terms of making the fans part of the club.im not an expert in marketing but I know that in my business you always need to be thinking of a new angle, or exploring new possibilities in order to keep the business as efficient as possible. The idea of some sort of shift ticket seems an obvious example which must be possible to implement;after all if BP is half full we regard it as a big crowd, which means that most times there are 3-4000 seats going spare

I would say the whole issue of demand is psychological and there is little correlation to need. Town have done nothing to create a feelgood factor.An exciting signing early on would have stimulated things,this close season is one of the flattest I have known.
I of course renewed my season ticket but without much enthusiasm or anticipation and did give some consideration to not bothering that is after having a season ticket for 20 years plus.

I'm sick of hearing this excrement about making a good early signing to boost Sal. Do you think the club are deliberately trying to avoid signing good players. If only it was that simple.

Perhaps Herts your starting position may be to read the Hidden Persuaders.

I thought about getting a season ticket but held back because it is a large sum from the pension. As it stands if we have a poor start and I stop going I will have saved a lot of money. If I was  given a bit of bate I might have bitten and bought one. I think there are a lot of part time supporters like me.

Quoted from friskneymariner

Perhaps Herts your starting position may be to read the Hidden Persuaders.

Is that a book about spy's?

Quoted from forza ivano

To be fair Forza I do agree with you that in the last couple of seasons we have gone backwards in terms of building something people want to be part of a few seasons ago we where giving away free sticker books, kids for £1, cheap programs and doing stuff to drive people through the shop. Some of that was via offers and incentives some it with dancing comedians and LJL under some blokes Christmas tree. All of that helps build your brand without a doubt.

So all of the above helps for sure but does it sell season tickets? Maybe maybe not. I buy mine for 3 reasons 1 I am a Town supporter and will be regardless of results it would take something really bad for me to stop going. 2 so I can get hot away tickets (usually) as getting to BP on none match days is impossible. 3 just in case we get a cup run and get a big club at BP. The discount is not that the first thing I think about & I am fortunate enough to be able to afford it, actually up until last season I lost money on mine as I could not get to night games due to work commitments and in tin pot there where too many.    

When the club sells tickets it's selling what you see on the pitch and though I get & agree with most points about the marketing stuff, apathy and complacency I am not convinced that hard marketing will sway that many people when the team is not winning most weeks and vying for honors, that is the key driver that puts bums on seats at BP. Usually a good cup run hosting some big teams helps, when was the last time that happened?

In recent years there has been a hard core of around 3,500 - 4,000 fans and a large proportion of them are season ticket holders, then the rest maybe 1,000+ are floaters who turn up when we do well or play a big side/local derby these are the people that we need to engage and I feel that no matter how hard we push season tickets the only real way we can get people through the gate is to start winning games on a consistent basis and then certainly back it up with all the feel good factor stuff.      

I think what Realist posts above is how many people feel about going to BP and committing cash to a season ticket. The best marketing incentive to sell tickets is for the team to have a cracking start to the season and we beat Derby in the EFL Cup, do that and we will start to see demand from the floating 1,000..

    

Hoping for a good start to the season is not a sure fire way to success in business is it? It's a bit like Rammy's filling the shop with wellies in the hope that we get a really wet spell.

You and a few posters on here are diehard ST buyers so you don't need persuading. But that doesn't mean to say a hell of a lot of there people don't need a nudge. And it's not just STs I'm talking about. It's about packing the Park with all sorts of ticket holders. But STs is a good start.

And it's not just about sales this year. They could 'break-even' on ticket sales but fill the place. 8000 regulars is better than 5000 even if the income was the same. Got to think ahead to the long term (and how they're going to fill Peaks Parkway if it ever gets off the ground).

Quoted from barralad

Sometimes, the appointment of a manager (managers?) triggers a series of events that somehow energises a whole town. For Grimsby Town it was the appointment way back in 1971 of Lawrie Mac. Just about the lowest crowd of that season was the opening game against Scunny...over 7k.  Such was the buzz around the Town that had season tickets been as big an issue then as now our sales performance may have been as significant. Last season was Lincoln's similar all coming together moment. We got two years of Lawrie. Lincoln will do well to get more than that from the brothers.  To compare our pre season last year with Lincoln's this year based on the feelgood factor carried forward is in my view grossly unfair.

I'm not saying we should have achieved Lincoln's ST sales. I'm saying it's no good sitting back and moaning that they got all the breaks. And I bet they didn't just expect the tickets to fly off the shelf by resting on their laurels.

The Lawrie Mac example is a poor way to run things. You can't plan on the basis that once in (how long has it been now, 46 years!) 2 generations the appointment of a manager can have that effect. Talk about Micawberism!

Quoted from KingstonMariner

Hoping for a good start to the season is not a sure fire way to success in business is it? It's a bit like Rammy's filling the shop with wellies in the hope that we get a really wet spell.

You and a few posters on here are diehard ST buyers so you don't need persuading. But that doesn't mean to say a hell of a lot of there people don't need a nudge. And it's not just STs I'm talking about. It's about packing the Park with all sorts of ticket holders. But STs is a good start.

And it's not just about sales this year. They could 'break-even' on ticket sales but fill the place. 8000 regulars is better than 5000 even if the income was the same. Got to think ahead to the long term (and how they're going to fill Peaks Parkway if it ever gets off the ground).

Your right KM but surely the best "nudge" is for the team to start winning games? many say we should be lowering the price but people don't start watching stuff that's not attractive just because it's cheaper.

I like you think that we should be thinking about how we get people into PP and for once actually be brave enough to do it. I am not sure what we can learn from the Gimps based upon this season as they are riding a massive wave but there must be a number of other clubs we could learn from who maybe have not had recent success but do stuff to get people in.

Quoted from HertsGTFC

Is that a book about spy's?

Frightening you claim you are involved in marketing and are not aware of probably the most seminal work in the field like me it is approaching sixty and still relevant.

I thought this thread was about other clubs transfers not all this balderdash lol 8)

Quoted from KingstonMariner

I'm not saying we should have achieved Lincoln's ST sales. I'm saying it's no good sitting back and moaning that they got all the breaks. And I bet they didn't just expect the tickets to fly off the shelf by resting on their laurels.

The Lawrie Mac example is a poor way to run things. You can't plan on the basis that once in (how long has it been now, 46 years!) 2 generations the appointment of a manager can have that effect. Talk about Micawberism!

I may be doing you a disservice but I think you may have missed my point. Last season Lincoln got the whole city buzzing. The need for any special action for season ticket sales for this their first season in seven in the Football League was entirely superfluous. They sold thousands in the first few days of sale.
At no point was I suggesting that the club waits for its next turn at a game changing series of events but people (not necessarily you, your post happened to come at the end of a series) suggesting that somehow we show up badly even for last season's approach to selling season tickets when compared to Lincoln are in my opinion off the mark

I'm not bothered how many season tickets Lincoln have sold, the more the merrier or the more disappointed when we go there and beat them. ;)

Quoted from barralad

I may be doing you a disservice but I think you may have missed my point. Last season Lincoln got the whole city buzzing. The need for any special action for season ticket sales for this their first season in seven in the Football League was entirely superfluous. They sold thousands in the first few days of sale.
At no point was I suggesting that the club waits for its next turn at a game changing series of events but people (not necessarily you, your post happened to come at the end of a series) suggesting that somehow we show up badly even for last season's approach to selling season tickets when compared to Lincoln are in my opinion off the mark

Last comment from me on this thread re ST sales. Below is the price for the Early Bird offer for the Upper which is still running BTW with just under 2 weeks before the first game. Prices where frozen from last season even though as everybody points out the wage bill is higher due to the amount of pro's on the books. Numbers on the left is the offer price, middle number is the full price and last number is the percentage saving.

Adult (Over 21)            £340      £420   19%
Junior (1-14)                 £70             £105   33%
Senior Citizen (65-74)     £230     £273   16%
Senior Citizen (75+)     £140     £273   49%
Young Adult (15- 18)       £140        £273   49%
Young Adult (19-21)     £190     £378   49%

Feels like the 65 -74 saving is a bit low in comparison to the others and there should be something for shift workers considering the local production based economy. Worth noting that the discounts are bigger in the other 3 seating areas for home fans. Looking at the percentage discounts it feels like they just need to should about what you could save rather than buying week in week out. The Early Bird feels like good value  

Lets open another can of worms ,the majority of clubs in this league count over 60's for age concession.

Quoted from friskneymariner

Lets open another can of worms ,the majority of clubs in this league count over 60's for age concession.

And they let you take flasks in (Shock horror)

When we get our new 14,000 seater stadium would be a good time to make some really great offers,

We could double our normal  ST sales at least with the right sales pitch.

Quoted from barralad

I may be doing you a disservice but I think you may have missed my point. Last season Lincoln got the whole city buzzing. The need for any special action for season ticket sales for this their first season in seven in the Football League was entirely superfluous. They sold thousands in the first few days of sale.
At no point was I suggesting that the club waits for its next turn at a game changing series of events but people (not necessarily you, your post happened to come at the end of a series) suggesting that somehow we show up badly even for last season's approach to selling season tickets when compared to Lincoln are in my opinion off the mark

"I may be doing you a disservice but I think you may have missed my point".

Ditto!

But I don't think I did miss your point. You seemed to be suggesting they had good luck, as did we in 1971-72. Should we be waiting for another bolt from the blue? Do you think the Club could be doing more to boost ticket sales? Or are you happy?

Quoted from KingstonMariner

"I may be doing you a disservice but I think you may have missed my point".

Ditto!

But I don't think I did miss your point. You seemed to be suggesting they had good luck, as did we in 1971-72. Should we be waiting for another bolt from the blue? Do you think the Club could be doing more to boost ticket sales? Or are you happy?

I don't think it was about good luck more about performances igniting an interest way beyond the norm. With Lawrie it was perhaps more about an extraordinary ability to understand the fanbase backed by performances on the pitch. In those days though season ticket sales weren't the big issue they are now.

So Mansfield haven't signed anyone then

I know it isn't our league but Billericay Town have broken their wage barrier to over £32,000 a week and include the players of:
Jermaine Pennant
Paul Konchesky
Jamie O'Hara
Kevin Foley

Just a matter of time before they go bust I imagine?