https://twitter.com/officialgtfc/status/1673352920677359624?s=46

Know nowt about him

Is he the 'big' No9 everyone says we need?

Don't know owt about him.

Welcome Rekell.

Quoted from ginnywings

Is he the 'big' No9 everyone says we need?

Don't know owt about him.

Welcome Rekell.

5ft10 according to Wikipedia.

Quoted from jamesgtfc

5ft10 according to Wikipedia.

Probably 6ft 3 then.

Hard to gauge from that pic on my phone.

I wouldn't trust a thing on that wiki as it says he only played one game for Huddersfield then in the stats above it got him down as playing 51 games with a dozen goals.

Could be 5'3 or 6'3

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rekeil_Pyke

25 year old, who seems to have a few injuries and a negligible scoring record. Sounds perfect ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
interesting that he's another Yorkie - another example of us recruiting regional players.
Wasn't with P.H. at Shrews, so wonder if this a head of recruitment / data led transfer?

According to FM 23 he is 5' 10", and he can play as a AMR or AML.  

I've never heard of him, asked a friend of mine who used to work in the media at Scunny.

Got a reply back

"He's Doggo, didn't get close to a goal for us in 10 games"

To be fair, he said McAtee was crap as well. So on that note, he's bound to be a success.

Quoted from Gainsbro_Mariner

I've never heard of him, asked a friend of mine who used to work in the media at Scunny.

Got a reply back

"He's Doggo, didn't get close to a goal for us in 10 games"

To be fair, he said McAtee was crap as well. So on that note, he's bound to be a success.

I bet even Messi or Ronaldo would have struggled in that Scunny team last season!  ;)

I don't know who the researcher was for FM 23 re Pyke, but they have him at 6' 2" and weight as 10st 3lbs!

Another non scoring attacker

‘Mariners land Pyke’

Quoted from 123614

I don't know who the researcher was for FM 23 re Pyke, but they have him at 6' 2" and weight as 10st 3lbs!

He's way taller than that, he's bigger than the Findus Stand if you look at his announcement photo on Towns website.

"Pyke in the net."

No issue with the signing as I haven't seen him play, however with his record I think we need to be careful with 2 year contracts for players with a fair bit to prove. I think this one perhaps should have been a year, I recall the reason we started giving shorter contracts because we spent a fortune paying players off to leave on far too many occasions

Cotterill praised Pyke for adapting to the wing-back role

So although usually a striker seems he adapted to a situation and did well as a wing back for a short period of time.

Under the radar signing. I trust Hurst so welcome to the club Pyke.

I will go on the Shrewsbury fans view and they seem sad he's leaving .

Another league 1 player , that fans of the club wanted to keep .

That will do me

We are constructing a very good squad for league 2 ,and i might even alter my expectations .

What now needed
2 keepers
A CB
A midfielder
?
Probably all completed with a month before the start of the season .

Excellent preperation and recruitment so far .
Well done to everyone involved .

Quoted from VinnyGTFC

No issue with the signing as I haven't seen him play, however with his record I think we need to be careful with 2 year contracts for players with a fair bit to prove. I think this one perhaps should have been a year, I recall the reason we started giving shorter contracts because we spent a fortune paying players off to leave on far too many occasions

I'd agree if he was regarded as male masturbation, but the reviews are all positive from fans of clubs he's played for. They recognise he's a very good footballer just being played out of position. Seems to be a player that if he doesn't score, he still leaves his mark on the game.

https://blueandamber.proboards.com/thread/105892/rekeil-pyke-signs-grimsby-town

very mixed reviews here - sounds like they're talking about 2 completely different players!

As I said I welcome the signing, all I said was he perhaps has unfulfilled potential and his career shows that. Just worried about the length of the contract which I think is a pretty valid concern.

Local players is fine.

Celtic won the European Cup in 1967 (first British team to do so).  All their players were born within 20 miles of Glasgow.  

I remember Brian Slough signing a few players who many thought was crap..

They went on to win the league and European cup.

https://twitter.com/shrewsburytown/status/1659227357280976896?t=-znZwfK2hhRTTtCzvakaeQ&s=19

Some interesting comments here on him

I think this could be a proper signing, under the radar, used our data and found a match

Probably one that Joe Hutchinson has something to do with, we can all point to stats and say that he's not a proper striker ect ect but some of El General's best signings have been the ones with just meh stats before joining. John McAtee & Jon Nolan deemed lazy and useless.. I'll wish him the very best of luck before writing him off and hope that he goes from strength to strength with us.

Welcome aboard.

Well were not gonna sign a player who had 20 goals in league 1 are we. When we make signings that look like this on paper on deadline day, thats when I worry, when we snatch them up this early on, thats when I think hurst is onto something

And has the ability to cover wing back, so another adaptable signing that gives more overall cover to the squad.

I remember a few Shrewsbury fans deriding Waterfall when he signed for us and that he wasn't good enough. However some of the more educated ones pointed out that he could be decent in League 2 under the right guidance. We all know how that turned out.
The same could be said for Pyke. Maybe dropping down a level will be just the move to find some consistency and confidence.

So which sad act edited his wiki page to make him sound like a goal machine  ;D

Quite a few Shrewsbury fans appear genuinely gutted to have lost Pyke. Not a player they wanted to see the back of so hopefully a good signing at this level.

Quoted from VinnyGTFC

As I said I welcome the signing, all I said was he perhaps has unfulfilled potential and his career shows that. Just worried about the length of the contract which I think is a pretty valid concern.

It's policy to offer 2 year contracts "were possible" now, they have said the idea is that gives players who have been identified as potentially successful (which is why we've signed them) the best chance to be successful as the longer contract enables them to relax and concentrate on football. That's the idea anyway.

We will just have to see if it works and how often mistakes are made requiring payoffs.

After doing a bit of research i think it's an even better signing than many think - Steve Cotterill put a lot of trust in him last season and rated him . On the face of people's meltdowns that we have signed a ' non scoring striker ' especially in Twitter space , there are a few things to point out .

- he started 22 games in league 1 last season for a team that finished twelth and came off the bench a further 17 times .

- He played mainly right wing back ,right back , right midfield or left midfield and on a few occasions up top .

He may well have been brought in as competition for Michee alongside offering cover on the flanks and in an emergency to play up top ; you would think Hurst has signed him off the back of a good season in multiple positions rather than as an out and out striker .

I see him possibly as a Kiernan type with the added ability to play right back.

Rochdale and Scunny fans say he was bad, but that was as a central striker .

A very astute signing if you look beyond the 'goals scored' tally .

Hurst has clearly said he sees him as a striker tho

Quoted from Mappers

you would think Hurst has signed him off the back of a good season in multiple positions rather than as an out and out striker .

PH quote on the official website "We’ve certainly brought him in as a centre-forward and we think he’s a good age. He’s another one of those players, from speaking to him and watching him, we’re in agreement that there’s more to come."

“Hopefully, he can find a home with us. He’s quick, strong, powerful and another one that we’re pleased to have on board along with Danny and Donovan. They give us three out and out centre forwards, as well as one or two more who can also play in that area.”

Maybe that's what arr Paul told him before he signed the contract

When he starts his shape training he might find himself somewhere else lol .

In Paul we trust

Quoted from WHYWONTYOULETMESIGNUP

Well were not gonna sign a player who had 20 goals in league 1 are we. When we make signings that look like this on paper on deadline day, thats when I worry, when we snatch them up this early on, thats when I think hurst is onto something

Something doesn't fit. His Wiki page basically says he has a strike rate of goal a game for multiple clubs.

Quoted from GrimPol

Something doesn't fit. His Wiki page basically says he has a strike rate of goal a game for multiple clubs.

Edited by PH after we had signed him and before the interview when he said we’d signed him as a striker…

Can someone check that Paul Hursts skin doesn't peel back to reveal a cybernaut or alien as with all these attacking targets being captured early I am convinced the real one has been snatched 🙃

Quoted from moosey_club

Can someone check that Paul Hursts skin doesn't peel back to reveal a cybernaut or alien as with all these attacking targets being captured early I am convinced the real one has been snatched 🙃

Worth checking with David Icke. Could be alien shape shifting lizard member of the illuminate.

Quoted from VinnyGTFC

As I said I welcome the signing, all I said was he perhaps has unfulfilled potential and his career shows that. Just worried about the length of the contract which I think is a pretty valid concern.

You dont have to worry about the length of contracts, thats the job CEO, you job is to get behind the team.

Quoted from Roast Em Bobby

PH quote on the official website "We’ve certainly brought him in as a centre-forward and we think he’s a good age. He’s another one of those players, from speaking to him and watching him, we’re in agreement that there’s more to come."

“Hopefully, he can find a home with us. He’s quick, strong, powerful and another one that we’re pleased to have on board along with Danny and Donovan. They give us three out and out centre forwards, as well as one or two more who can also play in that area.”

Notice that Danilo Orsi isn't even listed by Hurst in the players considered to be centre forwards there...

Looks like his 2nd Wreham spell was under the captaincy of a certain Mr Pearson. If Shaun's recommended him there'll be nothing wrong with his attitude!

Quoted from toontown

Notice that Danilo Orsi isn't even listed by Hurst in the players considered to be centre forwards there...

Think he’s just referring to players he’s signed this summer to be fair

Quoted from RonMariner

Worth checking with David Icke. Could be alien shape shifting lizard member of the illuminate.

Tbf, a shape shifting reptilian of the lower 4th dimension CDAJATL.    Welcome aboard Pykes- another player with games at a higher level and will presumably be well up for proving himself as a forward after being deployed all over the shop.

Pyke
Wilson

Love it if we signed Mainwaring, Walker, Jones and Godfrey..

Quoted from GrimPol

Something doesn't fit. His Wiki page basically says he has a strike rate of goal a game for multiple clubs.

You do know that any idiot can alter someone's Wiki right?  Damned if I know why they would, but they do.

Maybe it's also a case of Hurst hedging his bets , he knows he's a good utility player at a higher level .

Give him a go up top , if he is not upto standard move him back to the positions he has done well in .

I don't think the contracts thing is an issue at all tbh , we won't have to pay anyone off as there will always be takers either on loan, on a free or for a small fee with the calibre of player we have .

It's not the dross/wrong uns that have been recruited previously who no one wants and then have to be paid off , the days of Conlon turning up to training fuelled up and Linwood taking tins in have long gone thankfully .

Quoted from devs

Pyke
Wilson

Love it if we signed Mainwaring, Walker, Jones and Godfrey..

There was a Godfrey played for Scunny back in the day, don't remember his first name though.

Quoted from devs

Pyke
Wilson

Love it if we signed Mainwaring, Walker, Jones and Godfrey..

Playing Jones at the back and we’d crumble under the slightest pressure with headless chicken defending. Walker would be good up front and win us plenty of pens but likely to get a few red cards as well. If we brought in Hodges then the whole squad would be disrupted with infighting.

Pyke was at Wrexham when Ricketts was our manager a few years back and is a decent player. He was liked at the time. Showed promise.
He's no target man from what I can remember but always played up front for us.  We did fairly well that season and up until Christmas were right in the mix so he was in a good team. He only scored 5 goals though I think. I would imagine he's come on a bit since then but looking at his record he struggles for goals which surprised me a bit.  
P.S. I'd ignore his time at Scunthorpe. They were dreadful last season, one of the worst teams we played. Haaland could've played up top for them and would've struggled. Awful team.

I fear Godfrey's legs have gone

Quoted from Southwark Mariner

I fear Godfrey's legs have gone

I know Everton were crap last season mate but he's only 25  ;D

Godfrey not a Hurst type - PH wouldn't have patience with "can I be excused" but his sister Dolly's upside down cakes would eb handy for Xmas social

Jonesy - to much panic in the penalty box; stupid and needless penalties etc

Mainwaring - not the best of leaders; too pompous and over-inflated opinion of himself

Fraser - go 2-0 down early doors and he'd think it was all over; not the right type

Walker - inconsistent; maverick; McAtee like... I think he'd be useful

Wilson - will he track back? Too casual? Jury's out for me

Pyke - slightest injury and he'd go missing; will he wear scarf and gloves in winter?

Much to ponder....

Quoted from devs

Wilson - will he track back? Too casual? Jury's out for me

Wilson is that surprise signing, your Connell, Podge, Rob and Lump Jones, etc and becomes a bit of a Cult hero out of nowhere after going a little under the radar when signed

Quoted from devs

Godfrey not a Hurst type - PH wouldn't have patience with "can I be excused" but his sister Dolly's upside down cakes would eb handy for Xmas social

Jonesy - to much panic in the penalty box; stupid and needless penalties etc

Mainwaring - not the best of leaders; too pompous and over-inflated opinion of himself

Fraser - go 2-0 down early doors and he'd think it was all over; not the right type

Walker - inconsistent; maverick; McAtee like... I think he'd be useful

Wilson - will he track back? Too casual? Jury's out for me

Pyke - slightest injury and he'd go missing; will he wear scarf and gloves in winter?

Much to ponder....

Wilson is quality though, cool finisher, especially with Pyke’s mum.

Weee'rrrre doooomed !

As long as his name doesn't keep being put in the book...

Noted with interest this comment on the Shrews message board:

Quoted Text

I had to chuckle reading the comments underneath the Grimsby post, their fans all buzzing with the signing before one person came in and poured cold water over it all with the truth bomb of 9 goals in 140 appearances.

I guess Hurst has found his new John-Lewis.

Quoted from diehardmariner

Noted with interest this comment on the Shrews message board:

His name is a fish,
His name is a fiiiiisssh,
Rekeil Pyke,
His name is a fish.  ;)

Quoted from diehardmariner

Noted with interest this comment on the Shrews message board:

Yep. LJL was a good player for us, not brilliant, but very useful. If Pyke can offer as much to the squad (if not the scoreline), he'll prove to be a decent signing.