Major signing

[AIDO]

But they aren't major .... And they like it in the NL .... That's why they are at Spennymoor. We have moved on now. Most NL players we wanted and who wanted to move up with us last season, we have now.

[Ingleby]

But they aren't major .... And they like it in the NL .... That's why they are at Spennymoor. We have moved on now. Most NL players we wanted and who wanted to move up with us last season, we have now.

Sweeping statement, I certainly don't know that all Spenny players want to stay in the NL.

We couldn't have afforded Cogdon last summer.

[StevieMardenboro]

But they aren't major .... And they like it in the NL .... That's why they are at Spennymoor. We have moved on now. Most NL players we wanted and who wanted to move up with us last season, we have now.

Given that most of the best players in the Northern League have been under contract and therefore not available to us I think this is a bizarre statement.

How do you know Spennymoor's players don't want to play at a higher level?
Or the top players at any of the best teams in the league?

[lo36789]

Most of Spennymoor's players were on 2 year contracts.

2 years due to expire at the end of their 5 year plan so just before promotion. If you want to move higher you don't sign a contract that effective consigns you to the NL for 2 years.

[Ingleby]

2 years ago playing for Darlo would have been a pipe dream for Spenny players.
I think 'major signing' will be for the level. I don't think it will shake the world of football.

[MikeinBlack2]

2 years ago playing for Darlo would have been a pipe dream for Spenny players.
I think 'major signing' will be for the level. I don't think it will shake the world of football.

Well obviously! It's not going to be a released Premier League player for goodness sake, but as MG is using the word 'major' I'd hazard a guess it's a player most of us have heard of, who's been playing at a higher level for most of his career, maybe looking at a last year or two before getting into a managerial or back-room staff appointment.

[The Golden Hairclip]

Totally agree with Ingleby. Snatching a few of Spenny's top players would be a major coup. We shouldn't lose sight of realistic expectations just because Martin Gray has used the word "major".

[Christophano]

2 years ago playing for Darlo would have been a pipe dream for Spenny players.
I think 'major signing' will be for the level. I don't think it will shake the world of football.

[Darlofan97]

Duke on NLZ posted this, he knows his s*** and has been bang on about things like this before:

Darlo signings will be a defender from Shildon, midfielder from Whitley and a winger from Spennymoor (an ex player)

Hunter/Robinson/Peacock?

[quakersam]

Major signing has to be Robbo surely. Spenny winger will be Chris Moore

[Christophano]

Major signing has to be Robbo surely. Spenny winger will be Chris Moore

I wouldn't mind seeing Chris Moore back.

[loan_star]

Duke on NLZ posted this, he knows his s*** and has been bang on about things like this before:

Darlo signings will be a defender from Shildon, midfielder from Whitley and a winger from Spennymoor (an ex player)

Hunter/Robinson/Peacock?

Doesn't Peacock struggle to be available for a few matches? Heard midweeks could be difficult for him. Might be wrong though!

[Darlofan97]

You're bang on Loan_Star. It'll probably be Moore. Totally forgot about him.

[Darlo.For.Life]

It's been confirmed on twitter hat the 3 players are: Hunter (Shildon) Robinson (Whitley Bay) and Chris Moore (Spennymoor)

Paul Robinson is a fantastic signing, he's been targeted by a lot of clubs in the past and Spennymoor have been after him the past few seasons so it's great to have him at he club.

He was the stand out player for Whitley Bay over he 2 games against us.

It's also great to see Chris Moore back with us and he still has a lot of pace and plenty of tricks. Stephen Thompson and Chris Moore on the wings looks an exciting prospect.

[Ingleby]

So obvious that people were saying Spenny players couldn't be 'major' cos their NL. Ok then.

[quakerste]

If Robinson does sign I wouldn't be surprised if Gott drops back to right back which would alleviate the departure of Harrison.

[DarloOnTheUp]

It's been confirmed on twitter hat the 3 players are: Hunter (Shildon) Robinson (Whitley Bay) and Chris Moore (Spennymoor)

Paul Robinson is a fantastic signing, he's been targeted by a lot of clubs in the past and Spennymoor have been after him the past few seasons so it's great to have him at he club.

He was the stand out player for Whitley Bay over he 2 games against us.

It's also great to see Chris Moore back with us and he still has a lot of pace and plenty of tricks. Stephen Thompson and Chris Moore on the wings looks an exciting prospect.

Hunter?

Excellent news about the other two though.

[divas]

Major signing has to be Robbo surely. Spenny winger will be Chris Moore

I wouldn't mind seeing Chris Moore back.

It would be a victory for football that's for sure.

Has he played much for Spenny?

Is Emms not just as good?

[lo36789]

Hunter?

Excellent news about the other two though.

Might be completely off here but is he the ex-Newcastle youngster?

[Bogratsteve]

So who is the major signing in MG's eyes, Moore?

I wonder if Spenny not getting promotion has caused his leaving...... thought he was contracted so I wonder if we have paid a wedge out.

Last thought is where does leave Nicholls, third choice now behind Moore then Emms

[lo36789]

So who is the major signing in MG's eyes, Moore?

I wonder if Spenny not getting promotion has caused his leaving...... thought he was contracted so I wonder if we have paid a wedge out.

Last thought is where does leave Nicholls, third choice now behind Moore then Emms

I think Nicholls might be going, he ended up a little bit-part at the back end of last season anyway.

I reckon Robinson is the "major" signing. He was probably the one that got away last season. Constantly linked but nothing came of it.

[Ingleby]

I agree, Robinson is a class act.

[Darlo.For.Life]

Name: Chris Hunter
Position: Defender/Midfielder
Age: 25
Former Clubs Yavapai College Arizona, Chester-Le-Street and Shildon
Stats: Apps: 108 Goals: 1
Bio: Young player who has been on a scholarship and pro in America. Won many paudits in the states which earned him a trial for the MLS. Last competitive game was against Red Star Belgrade.


Name: Paul Robinson
Age:
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Previous Clubs: York City, Bedlington Terriers, Newcastle Blue Star and Whitley Bay.
Honours: Appeared in 3 Wembley Finals with an assist and a goal.
Goal of the Season 2009/10.
BBC Newcastle Player of the Year 2009/10.
Club Player of the Year 2009/10.
Players Player of the Year 2009/10.
Supporters Player of the Year 2009/10.
Player of the Year 2011/12.
Players Player of the Year 2011/12.
Goal of the Season 2011/12.
Runner-up in the Northern League Player of the Year awards.

[lo36789]

I don't understand that decription. It feels a little out of date. He has 108 appearances for Shildon, yet his last competitive game was against Red Star Belgrade. Judging by the literacy skills Malvern probably cobbled it together.

He was on a scholarship in America and won a trial in the MLS in one sentence yet he was pro in the States in another.

[super_les_mcjannet]

Not sure why I am shocked but if we have signed those 3 so quickly I am quite shocked.

All sounds very good and no messing around by Gray.

[Darlo Till I Die]

Have we paid for any of these players? Or have we got them for free?

[Darlofan97]

Nothing has been confirmed yet, all just rumours.

[Darlofan97]

Have we paid for any of these players? Or have we got them for free?

Hunter wasn't on a contract at Shildon and Moore is out of contract now. Not sure about Robinson.

[Ingleby]

Robinson out of contract also.

[Darlofan97]

Robinson out of contract also.

That'll do.