Linked with a league two side for a big sum - could it be ya (Dembele money)?

Would you have him?

No.

If you have someone like him, or Rhead or any other 'unit' type striker you seriously limit how you can approach games.  It's either through them or not at all.  I like to think Jolley is smarter than that.

Nah. Too lazy for our 'team ethic', I'd have thought.

Disappointing record for Barnet last season as well. Was he injured?

Would he suit the Gimps?

Quoted from RexFannies

Would he suit the Gimps?

They've got money to burn and a track record with 'big units'. My thought was that it could be FGR.

It is Lincoln apparently. Decent signing for them if he is fully fit.

Quoted from Son of Cod

It is Lincoln apparently. Decent signing for them if he is fully fit.

Would be useful at free-kicks - Akinde & Rhead could be a 2 man wall when most teams use 4.

Cannot see him fitting into to our style. Think he is just a big unit,has blown more cold than hot in he last few seasons and although notches a few penalties I wouldn't be paying money for him or top wages.

I see Tyler Walker has gone to Mansfield along with Curtis Davies

Quoted from Cloudy

Cannot see him fitting into to our style. Think he is just a big unit,has blown more cold than hot in he last few seasons and although notches a few penalties I wouldn't be paying money for him or top wages.

I see Tyler Walker has gone to Mansfield along with Curtis Davies

89 goals in 169 appearances for Barnet since 2014, not sure he has been that cold tbh. Whether he comes to SB or not is another matter.

Scored a great number of goals in the past but was seriously unimpressive for Barnet against us both times last season and scored the same number of goals after starting more matches as the much maligned JJ Hooper. If the rumour is to believed that they've paid a significant fee for him as well then rather them than us.

Quoted from Impish2

89 goals in 169 appearances for Barnet since 2014, not sure he has been that cold tbh. Whether he comes to SB or not is another matter.

7 goals in 32 appearances last season. When set against his record previously that is surprisingly chilly.
He would fit in well with your tactics tbh

They’ll be blowing a large chunk of their budget on him.

NO

If you want to play football then no way would I have him at BP. Having said that , he would be a perfect shoe-horn into the Gimps approach plus him and Rhead would cut the cost of having a ground roller.

Quoted from rancido

If you want to play football then no way would I have him at BP. Having said that , he would be a perfect shoe-horn into the Gimps approach plus him and Rhead would cut the cost of having a ground roller.

Do you really think Rhead would partner Akinde IF we signed him? What about Green?

Quoted from Impish2

Do you really think Rhead would partner Akinde IF we signed him? What about Green?

Erm....... Yes! They both fit very well into Cowley's tactics of non-football!

This forum has gone loopy. We don't want the past, we are the future, believe in MJ, he will lead us to pastures new. Fatty and lanky have been good for their clubs , but we should let the boss go for his elite players, all looking really good so far, lets not disturb him, the signings bring me a buzz :)

It will be Mansfield

Mansfield have signed Tyler Walker and Craig Davies so i cant see it being them more likely imps.  Fits in with there long ball target man approach and have 2 cheats in the team lol.

Of course I would sign him, for a price that we could afford, which intuition tells me, probably rules us out. He's scored 56 league goals in 121 appearances over the last 3 seasons. He's as close to a guaranteed goalscorer in league 2 as you're going to get.

Didn't have a great season last year but I did notice that Barnet were horrific, excepting the last 7 games. Absolute drivel to suggest he couldn't fit in to our style as we don't know exactly what that will be yet. Barnet have always played to his strengths, which saw them often going direct, but whenever I've seen him play I've always thought he looks fairly neat and tidy with the ball. You need your strikers to offer different attributes and he would certainly do that. Thank the lickle baby Jebus that none of you manage GTFC.  :K)

I would rather town get relegated to the Sunday league then sign players like him ....... Lincoln will  be copulated soon

wins an awful lot of his own penalties when he has the ball at his feet running at the opposition, he is alot more than just a physical unit IMO.

Quoted from Impish2

Do you really think Rhead would partner Akinde IF we signed him? What about Green?

Akinde isn’t a target man.

Great signing for Lincoln

Don't know why I say this, but just can't see him being Jolley's 'type'. Must be signing for Mansfield. They're signing everybody 😊

Akinde is not a great lump who thrives in a hoofball environment. He's a very good league two striker who was stuck in a terrible team last year and in the right environment will score 20+
I'd have him at BP in a flash but I don't think we could afford him and I doubt he venture this far north

Was going to AFC Wimbledon but they've pulled the deal

Swindon interested apparently

I’ve always thought he looked a handful when he’s played against us, but he’s 29 in a few days’ time, struggled last season and has apparently lost much of his pace following a nasty injury a while back.

If he was out of contract by all means take a punt on him, but I suspect he’ll go for six figures (a la Kristian Dennis) which even if we had the means to spend, I’d rather it went on an emerging prospect who might yield some kind of return in the future.

On the basis of seeing him versus Town last year he needs to shed a couple of stone.

There’s no way MJ would sign someone like him and I’m fooking happy about that

Can't see him moving far north of Watford. FGR is a posibility though.

Stevenage or Colchester?

Stevenage haven't got a pot to piss in, no chance of them paying a significant fee.

Quoted from mariner91

Stevenage haven't got a pot to piss in, no chance of them paying a significant fee.

They’ve sold two players for upwards of £1.5 million?

You can't employ fitness coaches with youth in mind and hope to whip a guy like Akide into shape. He is what he is a fat lump who's energy levels are very low. With him, in a side, you reduce your style the big hoof no chance he ain't mobile enough.

Quoted from Grantley

They’ve sold two players for upwards of £1.5 million?

Yes they did but according to their chairman the other day most of that money will be to stop them going bankrupt and ground improvements rather than being splashed on players.

The finances are too much for us so I understand people being disinterested based on that. But if you're ruling him out based on ability then you need your head testing. I'll be cheering on Cook, Cardwell, Rose and Robles but right now they can only dream of a goalscoring record like Akinde.

Quoted from Mrs Doyle

You can't employ fitness coaches with youth in mind and hope to whip a guy like Akide into shape. He is what he is a fat lump who's energy levels are very low. With him, in a side, you reduce your style the big hoof no chance he ain't mobile enough.

Find that ironic as a bloke I deliver to, said that with akinfenwa in the Wycombe side, they played some of the best football he's seen them ever play. Now, that may not say a lot about the dross he's seen before, but it's a pretty damning statement.

I remember having a certain king keith as a focal man under Buckley mk1 and that football was certainly anything but ugly  

Why shouldn’t we go for someone who scores goals and Is a real handful I had a similar conversation with a few town fans at the Wycombe game when they was all laughing and joking at akinfenwa I tried to tell them he’s similar and scores goals and they all just laughed how many did he get that day and over the season ??? these two are a defenders nightmare as proved and imo we do need some experience upfront to help with the younger strikers at the club not so sure he would move up here though but I would be happy to have him at town ⚫️⚪️

Quoted from mariner91

Yes they did but according to their chairman the other day most of that money will be to stop them going bankrupt and ground improvements rather than being splashed on players.

They are also splashing out on x-ray equipment at the away turnstiles  :)

We are not going to be paying a fee and dishing out a 2 year contract on someone who is unlikely to move to NE Lincs. He will end up south of the Watford Gap

No disrespect to either ourselves or Lincoln but I would have thought that he would prefer to stay down South, we shall see

I seem to remember that Paul Hurst was trying to sign him from Alfreton before he signed for Barnet in 2014.

It would have been interesting to see how our fortunes would have fared if he had come. He scored a 31 goals for Barnet the season they won the Conference and clearly made the difference to their prospects.

Who knows, with such fire power in our side we might have gone up as champions in 2015 instead of them??

I've read he's going to sign for Lincoln soon...

Quoted from RonMariner

I seem to remember that Paul Hurst was trying to sign him from Alfreton before he signed for Barnet in 2014.

It would have been interesting to see how our fortunes would have fared if he had come. He scored a 31 goals for Barnet the season they won the Conference and clearly made the difference to their prospects.

Who knows, with such fire power in our side we might have gone up as champions in 2015 instead of them??

Possibly, but that was also the season the Shop got a good haul of goals.

Quoted from KingstonMariner

Possibly, but that was also the season the Shop got a good haul of goals.

It was. And I'm taking nothing away from LJL who scored 20 goals overall I think, but had Akinde or someone like Podge had the chances he had over that season, they could've hit 40.

Quoted from Tommy

It was. And I'm taking nothing away from LJL who scored 20 goals overall I think, but had Akinde or someone like Podge had the chances he had over that season, they could've hit 40.

Good point. And I've never been one to exaggerate the goalscoring ability of the Shop.  ;D

Quoted from KingstonMariner

Possibly, but that was also the season the Shop got a good haul of goals.

He scored 16 league goals which wasn't bad, but Akinde scored 31.  

Quoted from RonMariner

He scored 16 league goals which wasn't bad, but Akinde scored 31.  

Another good point.

Scored 7 goals last season. *shrug*

Quoted from sam gy

Scored 7 goals last season. *shrug*

Yep, he was injured at the start and missed pre season, he also wanted to leave Barnet last summer  according to the Barnet fans. Think his goal scoring record in his 4 seasons prior to that means he is worth a punt for someone.

Quoted from RonMariner

He scored 16 league goals which wasn't bad, but Akinde scored 31.  

pfft.. not even twice as many...hardly worth mentioning  :o

Barnets  chairman said last season he wouldn't  let him go for less than  1 million? Wonder how much now.

Quoted from woodi147

Barnets  chairman said last season he wouldn't  let him go for less than  1 million? Wonder how much now.

We have 'allegedly' offered 100k up front with a similar amount linked to goals and appearances. Barnet have accepted an offer from a club, just not sure it is ours.

Quoted from Impish2

We have 'allegedly' offered 100k up front with a similar amount linked to goals and appearances. Barnet have accepted an offer from a club, just not sure it is ours.

cant think any other club at this level would offer anywhere near that plus the wages he'd demand

Quoted from Cloudy

cant think any other club at this level would offer anywhere near that plus the wages he'd demand

I hope it's us, as he's as close to guaranteed goals at this level.

Add Rhead, Green and we have that young lad on tour with us in Portugal from Grantham, I think we would be well placed to score more goals than last year.

Quoted from Cloudy

cant think any other club at this level would offer anywhere near that plus the wages he'd demand

Mansfield would but they've just signed Tyler Walker on loan, allegedly paying all of his £5K weekly wage. Staggering amount of money for a club that barely gets 4000 to home games.

Quoted from mariner91

Mansfield would but they've just signed Tyler Walker on loan, allegedly paying all of his £5K weekly wage. Staggering amount of money for a club that barely gets 4000 to home games.

So would County, but they have already spent hundreds of thousands on strikers already, then there's Swindon, Franchise and FGR too.

FGR may pay ridiculous wages but don't normall shell out a couple of hundred thousand on transfer fees. With the huge signing on fees you have paid recently I hope you get to the promised land

Quoted from Cloudy

FGR may pay ridiculous wages but don't normall shell out a couple of hundred thousand on transfer fees. With the huge signing on fees you have paid recently I hope you get to the promised land

To be fair, we are generating this money ourselves though.
We sold Woodyard for 230k, so that will pay for a striker.

Plus we now have a waiting list for season tickets, so at least we are doing it the right way in my opinion.

Quoted from nealeardleyscrossing

Plus we now have a waiting list for season tickets, so at least we are doing it the right way in my opinion.

That's the dole queue

Quoted from nealeardleyscrossing

To be fair, we are generating this money ourselves though.
We sold Woodyard for 230k, so that will pay for a striker.

Plus we now have a waiting list for season tickets, so at least we are doing it the right way in my opinion.

But you gave Frecklington a huge signing on fee to attract him plus no doubt very high wages. If the size of the signing on fee is the norm rather than a one off then you need to keep generating substantial income over and above season ticket sales

Quoted from nealeardleyscrossing

To be fair, we are generating this money ourselves though.
We sold Woodyard for 230k, so that will pay for a striker.

Plus we now have a waiting list for season tickets, so at least we are doing it the right way in my opinion.

I'm not one to pour scorn on the ticket sales you've achieved.  We can only look on in envy at how you've tapped into a new market of fans, it's an opportunity we badly missed out on and as a result are playing catch up financially.  I think we'll be able to counter that in other ways but that's not the point.

As positive as it is for you on those ticket sales, you're also in a position where the vast majority of those fans have been spoiled.  How many of those have ever experienced a bad season? If you have a bad season this year, will they hang around?  Chucking money at big wages is all good but if it doesn't work and the fans don't return next season, you're stuck with the high earners and not enough ticket sales to pay for them.

Quoted from Cloudy

But you gave Frecklington a huge signing on fee to attract him plus no doubt very high wages. If the size of the signing on fee is the norm rather than a one off then you need to keep generating substantial income over and above season ticket sales

I am sure we will, new chairman is putting money in too.
But getting 8-10k at every home game helps. Plus we have 3 decent pre - season friendlies which I imagine is bonus cash. Wednesday for example have sold 3,500 tickets for a week Friday.

Quoted from diehardmariner

I'm not one to pour scorn on the ticket sales you've achieved.  We can only look on in envy at how you've tapped into a new market of fans, it's an opportunity we badly missed out on and as a result are playing catch up financially.  I think we'll be able to counter that in other ways but that's not the point.

As positive as it is for you on those ticket sales, you're also in a position where the vast majority of those fans have been spoiled.  How many of those have ever experienced a bad season? If you have a bad season this year, will they hang around?  Chucking money at big wages is all good but if it doesn't work and the fans don't return next season, you're stuck with the high earners and not enough ticket sales to pay for them.

Your right, but I suppose they know what they are doing. I think taking nearly 30k to Wembley suggest there are more out there - They capped Season ticket sales at 6, 300 - So you cant actually buy one now (hence the Waiting List)

I'm not sure what happens when we have a mediocre season, but I imagine we only offer shortish term contracts. So at worst we would tighten our belts.

As a matter of interest, when you were doing well under Buckley etc, did you have similar interest in season tickets etc?

Quoted from WOZOFGRIMSBY

That's the dole queue

Great banter from the 1970's.

Quoted from nealeardleyscrossing

Your right, but I suppose they know what they are doing. I think taking nearly 30k to Wembley suggest there are more out there - They capped Season ticket sales at 6, 300 - So you cant actually buy one now (hence the Waiting List)

I'm not sure what happens when we have a mediocre season, but I imagine we only offer shortish term contracts. So at worst we would tighten our belts.

As a matter of interest, when you were doing well under Buckley etc, did you have similar interest in season tickets etc?

Nowhere near - although the Wembley interest was similar, maybe a touch higher, than Lincoln's. Blundell Park is a bit blighted by a legacy of hooligan problems and was also totally unsuitable for a reasonably comfortable conversion to all-seater; the toilets are crap, the catering is crap and is not a great experience for families - it isn't as bad as Donny's Belle Vue was, but if GTFC had a new stadium, I'd expect a similar uplift in season tickets and crowds as Donny experienced when they moved to the Keepmoat (as long as the team were performing ok). Until a new stadium happens, if it ever does, we haven't a hope in hell of getting anywhere near 6k plus ST holders. Where have the ST holders come from - are you drawing alot from Newark, Grantham, Sleaford and Skeg now

Students

I love how a few Lincoln fans automatically come to us when there’s talk of a new signing.

Its because the vital is not a very good forum and there must be 3/4 that regularly post....mainly drivel lol.  

Quoted from Limerick Mariner

Nowhere near - although the Wembley interest was similar, maybe a touch higher, than Lincoln's. Blundell Park is a bit blighted by a legacy of hooligan problems and was also totally unsuitable for a reasonably comfortable conversion to all-seater; the toilets are crap, the catering is crap and is not a great experience for families - it isn't as bad as Donny's Belle Vue was, but if GTFC had a new stadium, I'd expect a similar uplift in season tickets and crowds as Donny experienced when they moved to the Keepmoat (as long as the team were performing ok). Until a new stadium happens, if it ever does, we haven't a hope in hell of getting anywhere near 6k plus ST holders. Where have the ST holders come from - are you drawing alot from Newark, Grantham, Sleaford and Skeg now

I guess you don't know what you've got til its gone, but i feel like at the time nobody ever stopped to think 'we're doing well', being in the 2nd tier just became accepted as a norm...well, it certainly felt like that as a young kid in the 90's/early 00's. Probably a healthy dose of the ol' Grimsby cynicism too!

Even during our double Wembley season in 97/98, that was following a relegation to the third tier so there was still probably a sense of getting back to where we belong, in a weird way.

Sure it felt different following our back to back promotions from the 4th tier though, i'm *just* too young to remember that.

Quoted from Meza

Its because the vital is not a very good forum and there must be 3/4 that regularly post....mainly drivel lol.  

It's the Jules show.......he's/she's posted about 35 million times on there.

Quoted from topuphere666

I love how a few Lincoln fans automatically come to us when there’s talk of a new signing.

Nope, I generally message on here when there's a Lincoln theme. We have only signed 4 players so far, there's lots to do.

As for the other comments about vitals, it's busier than it used to be, but the Banter site has lots more posts and daily traffic. Unlike the vitals one though, it doesn't raise money for the club when people click on the site or post on the threads.

Personally I think the few Imps that post on here are ok and it`s good to have some banter.Also just think when the bubble bursts we can use our new Imps friends to secure tickets when once again we have sold out the away end at SB.All joking apart they got it right off the pitch following some success on it and then have followed it up. I sincerely hope our top brass have noted what to do and try and follow the off the pitch example the Imps have set.

Quoted from Impish2

Nope, I generally message on here when there's a Lincoln theme. We have only signed 4 players so far, there's lots to do.

As for the other comments about vitals, it's busier than it used to be, but the Banter site has lots more posts and daily traffic. Unlike the vitals one though, it doesn't raise money for the club when people click on the site or post on the threads.

That Jules though........... Banned me several year`s ago for calling someone a bell ringing goon in amongst a thread on why Lincoln fans wouldn't venture to Grimsby on Boxing Day.

Quoted from Limerick Mariner

Nowhere near - although the Wembley interest was similar, maybe a touch higher, than Lincoln's. Blundell Park is a bit blighted by a legacy of hooligan problems and was also totally unsuitable for a reasonably comfortable conversion to all-seater; the toilets are crap, the catering is crap and is not a great experience for families - it isn't as bad as Donny's Belle Vue was, but if GTFC had a new stadium, I'd expect a similar uplift in season tickets and crowds as Donny experienced when they moved to the Keepmoat (as long as the team were performing ok). Until a new stadium happens, if it ever does, we haven't a hope in hell of getting anywhere near 6k plus ST holders. Where have the ST holders come from - are you drawing alot from Newark, Grantham, Sleaford and Skeg now

Honest answer to that is I am not sure. I think it is probably a few things, People returning, Lincoln is growing relatively rapidly but I think the main thing is that families are coming and certainly the junior Imps section is huge now. The football clubs they run, are almost sold out every holiday, and I think on the back of that people are buying in to the club. Also because we have been starved on any success, then I think people do not want to miss what could be a defining period in our history. I also think our chief executive who we got from Doncaster has been very clever in marketing, things such as the fan zone make coming to the game just a part of the experience. He's changed so much, caterers, corporate seats, ticketing on phones, small things, but improving the whole experience.

He has drawn the club much closer with the fans, and he is trying to tap into other areas of the county to increase the crowd - I think they are looking to add extra seating next season.

Obviously Danny has played a part too, and I do see similarities between him and Jolley -  I know I have heard Jolley say that he rates him, and I think he is trying to do similar things. Lets face it, it is only Fenty that is holding you back from being successful again. I would love to see us, you and Scunny all in division 1, that would do for me.

Quoted from 1mickylyons

Personally I think the few Imps that post on here are ok and it`s good to have some banter.Also just think when the bubble bursts we can use our new Imps friends to secure tickets when once again we have sold out the away end at SB.All joking apart they got it right off the pitch following some success on it and then have followed it up. I sincerely hope our top brass have noted what to do and try and follow the off the pitch example the Imps have set.

Maybe you could get us some tickets in August for the Findus too.. :P

Quoted from 1mickylyons

That Jules though........... Banned me several year`s ago for calling someone a bell ringing goon in amongst a thread on why Lincoln fans wouldn't venture to Grimsby on Boxing Day.

Yeah he was stood in front of me at County away last year - Spent the whole game berating Farman. Annoying character.

Quoted from nealeardleyscrossing

Honest answer to that is I am not sure. I think it is probably a few things, People returning, Lincoln is growing relatively rapidly but I think the main thing is that families are coming and certainly the junior Imps section is huge now. The football clubs they run, are almost sold out every holiday, and I think on the back of that people are buying in to the club. Also because we have been starved on any success, then I think people do not want to miss what could be a defining period in our history. I also think our chief executive who we got from Doncaster has been very clever in marketing, things such as the fan zone make coming to the game just a part of the experience. He's changed so much, caterers, corporate seats, ticketing on phones, small things, but improving the whole experience.

He has drawn the club much closer with the fans, and he is trying to tap into other areas of the county to increase the crowd - I think they are looking to add extra seating next season.

Obviously Danny has played a part too, and I do see similarities between him and Jolley -  I know I have heard Jolley say that he rates him, and I think he is trying to do similar things. Lets face it, it is only Fenty that is holding you back from being successful again. I would love to see us, you and Scunny all in division 1, that would do for me.

Summed up our problem in two words.

Most clubs have a CO who knows what they’re doing and want to push on. We’ve got Ian Fleming who, I’m sure is a lovely bloke, but has done frig all to move this club on in 20 years.

Is that a reflection of the overbearing nature of Fenty’s influence on every facet of the club? Probably. But you surely want as CO with the strength to tell Fenty to wind his neck in. Fleming appears to be happy to hide behind Mr Magoo, which is why we’re stagnating and probably will until there’s some real change.

Quoted from nealeardleyscrossing

Yeah he was stood in front of me at County away last year - Spent the whole game berating Farman. Annoying character.

He? I always assumed that Jules was a she!  ??)

Quoted from nealeardleyscrossing

Honest answer to that is I am not sure. I think it is probably a few things, People returning, Lincoln is growing relatively rapidly but I think the main thing is that families are coming and certainly the junior Imps section is huge now. The football clubs they run, are almost sold out every holiday, and I think on the back of that people are buying in to the club. Also because we have been starved on any success, then I think people do not want to miss what could be a defining period in our history. I also think our chief executive who we got from Doncaster has been very clever in marketing, things such as the fan zone make coming to the game just a part of the experience. He's changed so much, caterers, corporate seats, ticketing on phones, small things, but improving the whole experience.

He has drawn the club much closer with the fans, and he is trying to tap into other areas of the county to increase the crowd - I think they are looking to add extra seating next season.

Obviously Danny has played a part too, and I do see similarities between him and Jolley -  I know I have heard Jolley say that he rates him, and I think he is trying to do similar things. Lets face it, it is only Fenty that is holding you back from being successful again. I would love to see us, you and Scunny all in division 1, that would do for me.

Lincoln have made more changes to their club in the past two seasons than we have in twenty years. All borne out of an initial £350k investment. And before anyone mentions the income from their FA Cup run, we got the same kind of cash for Bogle. Even if we ignore the poor on field performance in that time, the non-progression off the pitch over the past two decades has been nothing short of a disgrace.

A GTFC fan recently posted on Twitter.. "Is it beyond the club to see the problem in linking a supposed “revolution” to one individual? As soon as he’s no longer flavour of the month or moved onto greater things, the whole thing stops. It should be a club-wide revolution.."

Quoted from Les Brechin

He? I always assumed that Jules was a she!  ??)

No , definitely a bloke.

Quoted from nealeardleyscrossing

No , definitely a bloke.

I don't know, fancy having a girls first name.  ;)

Quoted from Les Brechin

I don't know, fancy having a girls first name.  ;)

A Big Girls Blouse, so you weren't far off ::)

Quoted from nealeardleyscrossing

Your right, but I suppose they know what they are doing. I think taking nearly 30k to Wembley suggest there are more out there - They capped Season ticket sales at 6, 300 - So you cant actually buy one now (hence the Waiting List)

I'm not sure what happens when we have a mediocre season, but I imagine we only offer shortish term contracts. So at worst we would tighten our belts.

As a matter of interest, when you were doing well under Buckley etc, did you have similar interest in season tickets etc?

I've no idea about season tickets, but we got really good attendances generally in that era, though they tailed off a bit once we were established in the Championship, as they always do in any division. Our average for that period (87-99) was 7,237, but that includes some fighting against relegation seasons (a few, actually). I remember us getting 14 and 15k for home league matches and 19,000 v Spurs in the Cup. Because of ground restrictions we're really limited as to what we can do now, but there's no reason why we can't get back to similar sizes in the future, though I'm not sure we'll ever see the days of over 20,000 again (v Everton, Wolves, Exeter etc etc).

Quoted from nealeardleyscrossing

Yeah he was stood in front of me at County away last year - Spent the whole game berating Farman. Annoying character.

What`s happened with Farman is he still with you or has he left? Personally thought he was a decent keeper though like most liable to the odd gaffe I would have had him here for back up.

Quoted from 1mickylyons

What`s happened with Farman is he still with you or has he left? Personally thought he was a decent keeper though like most liable to the odd gaffe I would have had him here for back up.

Gone to Stevenage I believe.

Quoted from 1mickylyons

What`s happened with Farman is he still with you or has he left? Personally thought he was a decent keeper though like most liable to the odd gaffe I would have had him here for back up.

He has gone to Stevenage - Was okay in the National League, but struggled with the step up. Absolutely rooted to his line.

We have Josh Vickers who was good until injured, but he is back now. Plus we signed the National League keeper of the year a few weeks ago (Although Farman got that accolade too, when we were in the National League). Really nice lad Paul, just not quite good enough.

Quoted from nealeardleyscrossing

He has gone to Stevenage - Was okay in the National League, but struggled with the step up. Absolutely rooted to his line.

We have Josh Vickers who was good until injured, but he is back now. Plus we signed the National League keeper of the year a few weeks ago (Although Farman got that accolade too, when we were in the National League). Really nice lad Paul, just not quite good enough.

I seem to recall his Father had some good banter with some Grimsby fans regarding Paul.Like I say games I saw he was always ok not stand out but a decent enough back up keeper at this level.At Stevenage I am assuming he will be no1 so good move for him?

Quoted from mariner91

Gone to Stevenage I believe.

Can`t blame him if first team football.

Quoted from 1mickylyons

I seem to recall his Father had some good banter with some Grimsby fans regarding Paul.Like I say games I saw he was always ok not stand out but a decent enough back up keeper at this level.At Stevenage I am assuming he will be no1 so good move for him?

Yeah good move fro him, Will be No.1 I would imagine.

Quoted from 1mickylyons

Can`t blame him if first team football.

Exactly, he needs to be playing first team football and since he got dropped he seemed to be down the pecking order.

We also got a small fee for him so everyone's a winner.

Quoted from Les Brechin

I don't know, fancy having a girls first name.  ;)

'Les' is 50:50 in that regard. But Stacey Coldicott must have been a hard sodomist

Quoted from KingstonMariner

'Les' is 50:50 in that regard. But Stacey Coldicott must have been a hard sodomist

Shirley Crabtree even more so!  :)

Quoted from Les Brechin

Shirley Crabtree even more so!  :)

Forgot about her. I mean him.

Marion Morrison not a great name for a Western legend.

Told tonight in the pub that Lincoln agreed £150k fee for Akinde and that only stumbling block is proposed length of contract. For those Imp fans who post on here this info came via a player who lives in our village via our post man, clue being we have two pubs and I drink in the Plough.

Quoted from Lincoln Mariner 56

Told tonight in the pub that Lincoln agreed £150k fee for Akinde and that only stumbling block is proposed length of contract. For those Imp fans who post on here this info came via a player who lives in our village via our post man, clue being we have two pubs and I drink in the Plough.

Are players routinely told the fees agreed for other players?????

Quoted from Lincoln Mariner 56

Told tonight in the pub that Lincoln agreed £150k fee for Akinde and that only stumbling block is proposed length of contract. For those Imp fans who post on here this info came via a player who lives in our village via our post man, clue being we have two pubs and I drink in the Plough.

It's apparently more likely whether Akinde wants to up sticks from Kent, having a wife and young family and he doesn't seem to drive?

I heard the fee was around 100k down with a similar amount in add ons so it's similar to what you got told too.

The right type of player for Lincoln, big lump, who goes to ground easily to win penalties.

He learnt the art of cheating by watching South American football.

Will there be enough room in dressing room for Akinde and Rhead, perhaps a new extension will be required.

Scored goals in the past, not at his best last season, is he worth £150K, plus wages and accomadtion costs, only time will tell.

Confirmed, now a Gimp.

Poor signing. Past it.

Quoted from Chrisblor

Poor signing. Past it.

Past it??

He's only 28!

Gimps seem to think this is a 'guarantee for goals' type signing but I'm not convinced.

He may well do well but for the fee, add-ons and wages I' m not convinced he won't be more trouble than he's worth.

Time will tell but I am sure the money splashed by Notts, Imps and Mansfield should be guaranteeing automatic promotion. Wonder which one ( or more) will fail.

In light of Akpa Akpro looking more of a threat against us in April, I can't help but think the Gimps have not really done great business on this one.

Quoted from MuddyWaters

In light of Akpa Akpro looking more of a threat against us in April, I can't help but think the Gimps have not really done great business on this one.

We shall see, I would rather listen to what the Barnet fans reckon after 4 seasons with them.

Let’s be honest, we’d be happy if it was us who had sigined him.
He’s got a good record at this level.. something we’re crying out for after last season

UTM

Good signing I reckon. One poorish injury-impacted season aside, he's consistently scored goals for the last 5 years.

(Yes, I know 307% of them were pens etc!)

Quoted from Impish2

We shall see, I would rather listen to what the Barnet fans reckon after 4 seasons with them.

Not a big trainer apparently....... might struggle with that in your new found academy of sports science.

Quoted from HertsGTFC

Not a big trainer apparently....... might struggle with that in your new found academy of sports science.

Only takes a size 6 I've heard.  ;)

Quoted from Les Brechin

Only takes a size 6 I've heard.  ;)

What, a big injury weakened clogger with small feet!?

Quoted from Les Brechin

Only takes a size 6 I've heard.  ;)

😉

Rumour is his wage is 4k a week.

If true, this will surely affect them financially if they do poorly this season. A massive gamble for 1 player...

4K?? Christ on a bike, if that’s true the game has well and truly gone.

Reckon he will be a good signing for them.. 4k a week if true is crazy money in our league tho

Quoted from TwoLeftFeet

Reckon he will be a good signing for them.. 4k a week if true is crazy money in our league tho

Agree especially considering he featured in a relegation side last season 🤔

Great signing at this level.

Hard to sign a proven goalscorer as we have found out.

Quoted from TwoLeftFeet

Reckon he will be a good signing for them.. 4k a week if true is crazy money in our league tho

It also has to be decisive within the squad?

Quoted from Cloudy

It also has to be decisive within the squad?

If true, him, Bostwick and Frecklington earn a combined £10k per week. I imagine Matt Green isn't cheap either. I can't see him settling up north myself.

Quoted from jamesgtfc

If true, him, Bostwick and Frecklington earn a combined £10k per week. I imagine Matt Green isn't cheap either. I can't see him settling up north myself.

He is relocating to the area with his family, so that will help. He played a season at the delights of Alfreton so I reckon he can slum it living around here for a few seasons. Not sure he will be on 4k a week or not because even one of our bloggers that has a lot of insider knowledge doesn't know his wage but I imagine he will be on a similarly decent amount to Freck and Bostwick.

We can for once afford to spend wages on good players and have earned that right, though the chairman and his sportsvest board members have chipped in with some considerable money recently.

Why on Earth have we got a 13 page thread on Akinde.

Yep, Lincoln have had £250k invested recently and another £150k or so invested this week. This is on top of selling season tickets out, player sales, profit from attendances and cup runs in the last two years.

This proves, despite the claims of Fenty and Marley and their supporters on here, that there ARE people who are happy to invest money in unfashionable lower league football clubs with dilapidated stadiums...if they trust the people they’re investing in to provide a return.

It’s not GTFC that aren’t an attractive proposition - it’s the people running the show, who are supposed to be making some money.

I hope this clears things up for some of you.

Quoted from psgmariner

Great signing at this level.

Hard to sign a proven goalscorer as we have found out.

At this level? He was at this level last season in a team that got relegated!

Players are only as good as their last season and last season Akinde was poor!

Quoted from VinnyGTFC

Why on Earth have we got a 13 page thread on Akinde.

My thoughts too. Not bothered who they sign. We will smash em home and away. We’re the Pride of Lincolnshire. Michael Jolley’s Black and White Army!!

Ah, f@ck this, to all those gimps that jump.on OUR forum and think they're better than us and doing oh so well signing a striker that falls over easy them.Neymar....up yours, we are Grimsby,...we are the ones with the footballing history and a true, loyal fan base that are through thick n thin...when Akinde only scores 8 goals, you can stop sucking cowleys man bits and take a dose of realism, your fans are plastic, false and living on the glory of one season...now I'm off for a lay down in a dark room and kicking the dog on the way past!!

Quoted from Impish2

He is relocating to the area with his family, so that will help. He played a season at the delights of Alfreton so I reckon he can slum it living around here for a few seasons. Not sure he will be on 4k a week or not because even one of our bloggers that has a lot of insider knowledge doesn't know his wage but I imagine he will be on a similarly decent amount to Freck and Bostwick.

We can for once afford to spend wages on good players and have earned that right, though the chairman and his sportsvest board members have chipped in with some considerable money recently.

Do your research, Akinde was based on the South when he played for Alfreton and rarely trained with his team mates.

Accrington bucked the trend but titles (and promotions) are usually funded one way or another these days .

I think you’re clearly having a great run but a lot of it feels based upon “6 numbers on a Saturday night”,or indeed a rich man “living the dream”.

Quoted from Mighty_Mariner

At this level? He was at this level last season in a team that got relegated!

Players are only as good as their last season and last season Akinde was poor!

What an illogical load of twaddle. In a side that was shockingly poor for the first 85% of the season and wasn't making chances, just how many goals should Akinde have scored?
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Sad to say there's a lot of pettiness n bitterness in this thread.lets be honest.the lcfc front line of rhead,green n Akinde knocks our forward line of cook, Robles and cardwell into a cocked hat

Quoted from forza ivano

Sad to say there's a lot of pettiness n bitterness in this thread.lets be honest.the lcfc front line of rhead,green n Akinde knocks our forward line of cook, Robles and cardwell into a cocked hat

Why?.....ours is an unknown quantity...you could well be choking on those words come the end of the season, but conversely you might just get better odds...nothing like supporting your own team over local rivals...like I've said, sod them.all and concentrate on your own!!UTM

Would pissh myself if he picked up another long term injury on the alleged £4K a week   8)

Lincoln have secured the services of someone who has definately been proven to be a threat to the opposition...i can only imagine that they have fought off competition for him so whether or not some people suddenly think he is shite, Lincoln have captured him so they have done well in that regard.
7 goals in 32 last season in a poor Barnet side, take that season out of it and he would have 80 goals in 132 games for them in the other 3 years.

That really is a damn impressive record and one that suggests he isnt a one season wonder.

Akinde is a very good goalscorer, but this signing tends to speak volumes about the style of football Lincoln still seem intent on playing.  I thought with Lincoln's new found wealth they would have strengthened far more than they have already.  That said, sadly I suspect we will be looking upwards at their league position compared to our own.  I actually think with the right backing, Michael Jolley could be a far better proposition as a manger than the Cowley brothers.  With the current Board though, Michael will have to juggle a bit and be very resourceful.  I still think we will finish in a very respectable position this season, if not impacting on the top seven.  I hope the Board will eventually back the fans and new manager's ambitions for the club.

UTM

Quoted from Northbank Mariner

Why?.....ours is an unknown quantity...you could well be choking on those words come the end of the season, but conversely you might just get better odds...nothing like supporting your own team over local rivals...like I've said, sod them.all and concentrate on your own!!UTM

You might be right but I doubt it. Tenner to charity at the end of the season? What I've omitted to say is that I. still hope mj has an an ace up his sleeve, although the appearance of todorov and fortune does have me wondering

Quoted from forza ivano

You might be right but I doubt it. Tenner to charity at the end of the season? What I've omitted to say is that I. still hope mj has an an ace up his sleeve, although the appearance of todorov and fortune does have me wondering

Agreed.....if these are our best targets then thank god I have still held off buying a season ticket.......sorry

Quoted from promotion plaice

Agreed.....if these are our best targets then thank god I have still held off buying a season ticket.......sorry

How are they supposed to sign better players if fans like you wont part with cash for a season ticket? Take on more debt perhaps?

Quoted from forza ivano

You might be right but I doubt it. Tenner to charity at the end of the season? What I've omitted to say is that I. still hope mj has an an ace up his sleeve, although the appearance of todorov and fortune does have me wondering

Forza, I'll accept that tenner wager, if we have a better goal difference come end of the season you lose and visa versa if Lincoln's is better....think the charity should be chosen by a neutral tho..

We sign a new player,and it gets 2 pages, Lincoln sign a player,and it gets 14 pages. Unbelievable.

Quoted from immariner

What an illogical load of twaddle. In a side that was shockingly poor for the first 85% of the season and wasn't making chances, just how many goals should Akinde have scored?
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Barnet were poor I agree, but a contributing factor to their poor performance was Akinde!

I watched Barnet a lot last season and Big John was slow, lacked any sort of effort or heartt, could barely head, shoot or pass the ball and he looked severely disinterested!!

Akinde's strength has alyways been collecting the ball, running at defenders and either scoring or winning a penalty... Where was that last year? He invariably either lost the ball, lacked the work ethic to run at and beat his man and just ended up in his bottom.

Call it illogical twaddle all you want but its fact that last season he was poor and did little to turn around Barnets fortune!! Certainl not someone I'd want in the trenches with me when the going gets tough!!

Quoted from Mighty_Mariner

Barnet were poor I agree, but a contributing factor to their poor performance was Akinde!

I watched Barnet a lot last season and Big John was slow, lacked any sort of effort or heartt, could barely head, shoot or pass the ball and he looked severely disinterested!!

Akinde's strength has alyways been collecting the ball, running at defenders and either scoring or winning a penalty... Where was that last year? He invariably either lost the ball, lacked the work ethic to run at and beat his man and just ended up in his bottom.

Call it illogical twaddle all you want but its fact that last season he was poor and did little to turn around Barnets fortune!! Certainl not someone I'd want in the trenches with me when the going gets tough!!

Akinde got injured at the start of the season and was rushed back before it fully cleared up according to the Barnet forum. He was playing catch up in a struggling side so no real surprise things turned out how they did. I doubt we would take a risk on a player if his injury was still likely to be an issue going into this season.

Quoted from Northbank Mariner

Forza, I'll accept that tenner wager, if we have a better goal difference come end of the season you lose and visa versa if Lincoln's is better....think the charity should be chosen by a neutral tho..

Done! Any ideas on the charity folks?
Ps I will add £25 if either Robles or cardwell gets 10 or more league goals

Quoted from Impish2

Akinde got injured at the start of the season and was rushed back before it fully cleared up according to the Barnet forum. He was playing catch up in a struggling side so no real surprise things turned out how they did. I doubt we would take a risk on a player if his injury was still likely to be an issue going into this season.

Don't get me wrong, I think he's a terrific signing for you. I'm just saying there's an elemt of risk considering the cost of the deal, his injury and form last season.

However, if he can recapture the form of previous years then he will almost guarantee 20+ goals a season.

Where do you see Rhead fitting in now? Will he be sold on do you think?

Quoted from forza ivano

Done! Any ideas on the charity folks?
Ps I will add £25 if either Robles or cardwell gets 10 or more league goals

Seeing as the cash is going to charity, I'll match your £25....
C'mon fishy friends, give us some good charities worthy of out money...

Quoted from Northbank Mariner

Seeing as the cash is going to charity, I'll match your £25....
C'mon fishy friends, give us some good charities worthy of out money...

The Brain Tumour Charity are always grateful of donations!

Quoted from Mighty_Mariner

Don't get me wrong, I think he's a terrific signing for you. I'm just saying there's an elemt of risk considering the cost of the deal, his injury and form last season.

However, if he can recapture the form of previous years then he will almost guarantee 20+ goals a season.

Where do you see Rhead fitting in now? Will he be sold on do you think?

Of course it's a risk, any signing is a gamble. The bigger the fee the bigger the risk, but I am hoping that is countered by the fact that Akinde has generally played lots of games in his seasons since getting his break at Alfreton.

As for Rhead, you may all laugh but he has come back at least a stone lighter and looking fitter. Now that Akinde has signed I see MR as more of a bench warmer to bring on as a sub like Mansfield used to do well when they had him. I can't see Rhead getting in ahead of Akinde or Green regularly, then there's also Andrade who is smaller and very quick, I can see him getting into the side ahead of a Rhead as well.

I've always been a keen supporter of wish upon a star charity if that's an option.

Quoted from Impish2

Of course it's a risk, any signing is a gamble. The bigger the fee the bigger the risk, but I am hoping that is countered by the fact that Akinde has generally played lots of games in his seasons since getting his break at Alfreton.

As for Rhead, you may all laugh but he has come back at least a stone lighter and looking fitter. Now that Akinde has signed I see MR as more of a bench warmer to bring on as a sub like Mansfield used to do well when they had him. I can't see Rhead getting in ahead of Akinde or Green regularly, then there's also Andrade who is smaller and very quick, I can see him getting into the side ahead of a Rhead as well.

just 2 stone to go then and he will drop from obese into just being plain overweight

Quoted from Northbank Mariner

Seeing as the cash is going to charity, I'll match your £25....
C'mon fishy friends, give us some good charities worthy of out money...

I’m sure Nathan Arnold would be associated with something worthwhile

Quoted from AussieMariner

I’m sure Nathan Arnold would be associated with something worthwhile

That's a good shout, something close to the club..
Keep the ideas coming then I'll get Forza to PM me and we'll agree between us..

What about this, there has been money raised on Banter for her and she is local to you guys?

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/football-unite-for-demi

Quoted from Impish2

What about this, there has been money raised on Banter for her and she is local to you guys?

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/football-unite-for-demi

Great shout. (thumbup2)

Quoted from Impish2

What about this, there has been money raised on Banter for her and she is local to you guys?

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/football-unite-for-demi

I work at Grimsby Institute and we've just raised almost £1000 for Demi to help with her treatment so I agree a very worthy cause!

Quoted from Northbank Mariner

That's a good shout, something close to the club..
Keep the ideas coming then I'll get Forza to PM me and we'll agree between us..

I like this idea.could we persuade others to join in on the Caldwell/ Robles bet or any other predictions/ bets they might like to put up?

Quoted from forza ivano

I like this idea.could we persuade others to join in on the Caldwell/ Robles bet or any other predictions/ bets they might like to put up?

Be good get other people on board, as long as no one gets silly and it's kept to banter bets, thinking the demi cause is the one we should plump for??

The only problem of donating to Demi's fund is that the donation will need to be made fairly soon and we won't know who's won the bet until the end of the season.

A solution could be that you each donate a tenner to the fund with the agreement that the loser refunds the other person their money at the end of the season.

Quoted from Northbank Mariner

Be good get other people on board, as long as no one gets silly and it's kept to banter bets, thinking the demi cause is the one we should plump for??

The Demi fund is immediate and being well supported. My preference would be for the Nathan Arnold idea. Good bloke, link with other Lincs clubs and mental health is generally under resourced. Perhaps our impish friends on here would like a wager on who finishes highest or whether or not they get promoted?

Quoted from forza ivano

The Demi fund is immediate and being well supported. My preference would be for the Nathan Arnold idea. Good bloke, link with other Lincs clubs and mental health is generally under resourced. Perhaps our impish friends on here would like a wager on who finishes highest or whether or not they get promoted?

Okay Forza, something that Nath is associated with, then we can at least wait until the end of the season and see what the outcome is, any imps wanna get involved?...bit of harmless fun with a good cause benefiting..