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Players on trial

Post by ReeceStyche’sManbun » Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:19 am

Just wondered if anyone knows who was at the 1st pre season training, only one I recognised was Ty O’Neill which would be quite delectable if we somehow got him in.

Also for a bit of fun I’m gonna guess that the following are on trial/in talks to sign (I am fully aware that 95% are most likely wrong):

David Wheater
Brendon Kiernan
Connor Oliver
Owen Gallagher
Andy Nelson
Owen Bailey

Hopefully Alun Works his magic and gets some good quality players in, looking forward to the season

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Re: Players on trial

Post by AndyPark » Sat Jun 26, 2021 3:39 pm

Isn’t Nelson out injured till Christmas?

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Re: Players on trial

Post by ReeceStyche’sManbun » Sat Jun 26, 2021 5:36 pm

AndyPark wrote:
Sat Jun 26, 2021 3:39 pm
Isn’t Nelson out injured till Christmas?
Ahhh is he? Saw a few people mention the other day that he was there so put 2+2 together and have clearly got 5 then shame for the lad

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Re: Players on trial

Post by QUAKERMAN2 » Sat Jun 26, 2021 5:44 pm

Would love a fit Nelson back with us, some forward line we would have

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Re: Players on trial

Post by Old Git » Sat Jun 26, 2021 7:46 pm

I was told in no uncertain terms that I was wrong when I suggested Nelson was at training on another thread. Of course I may be wrong but my source is a reputable one. Mind l was told he was at training they did not say he took part in training which is slightly different. Another name mentioned was Wilson Kneeshaw.

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Re: Players on trial

Post by RonJeremy » Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:20 am

Old Git wrote:
Sat Jun 26, 2021 7:46 pm
I was told in no uncertain terms that I was wrong when I suggested Nelson was at training on another thread. Of course I may be wrong but my source is a reputable one. Mind l was told he was at training they did not say he took part in training which is slightly different. Another name mentioned was Wilson Kneeshaw.
Would like to see Nelson back, hopefully he can stay fit if he does come back. I heard he was there too.

Wilson Kneeshaw is a step below what we’re after. I’ve watched him play a few times and I’ve actually played against him... I do hope he proves me wrong if he signs though!

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Re: Players on trial

Post by Darlofan97 » Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:07 pm

Liam Agnew, ex-Sunderland, Harrogate & Gateshead. Centre mid.

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Re: Players on trial

Post by lo36789 » Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:25 pm

Darlofan97 wrote:
Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:07 pm
Liam Agnew, ex-Sunderland, Harrogate & Gateshead. Centre mid.
Any relation to Steve given background?

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Post by Spyman » Tue Jun 29, 2021 8:24 am

ReeceStyche’sManbun wrote:Just wondered if anyone knows who was at the 1st pre season training, only one I recognised was Ty O’Neill which would be quite delectable if we somehow got him in.

Also for a bit of fun I’m gonna guess that the following are on trial/in talks to sign (I am fully aware that 95% are most likely wrong):

David Wheater
Brendon Kiernan
Connor Oliver
Owen Gallagher
Andy Nelson
Owen Bailey

Hopefully Alun Works his magic and gets some good quality players in, looking forward to the season
I suppose there's every chance O'Neill would train with us in between any trials he might get elsewhere.

Nelson being out injured might work in our favour in so much as nobody else will take him on but he's a known quantity to us so we could give him a route back to fitness.

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Re: Players on trial

Post by darlobaz791 » Tue Jun 29, 2021 10:28 am

lo36789 wrote:
Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:25 pm
Darlofan97 wrote:
Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:07 pm
Liam Agnew, ex-Sunderland, Harrogate & Gateshead. Centre mid.
Any relation to Steve given background?
His son

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Re: Players on trial

Post by onewayup » Tue Jun 29, 2021 11:24 am

Wilson kneeshaw is better than some are saying, I personally think he would be a good signing,
He had a serious injury and he has worked hard to get back to fitness, so it's a yes from me,
He can prove doubters, :thumbup:

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Re: Players on trial

Post by divas » Tue Jun 29, 2021 3:17 pm

ReeceStyche’sManbun wrote:
Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:19 am
Just wondered if anyone knows who was at the 1st pre season training, only one I recognised was Ty O’Neill which would be quite delectable if we somehow got him in.

Also for a bit of fun I’m gonna guess that the following are on trial/in talks to sign (I am fully aware that 95% are most likely wrong):

David Wheater
Brendon Kiernan
Connor Oliver
Owen Gallagher
Andy Nelson
Owen Bailey

Hopefully Alun Works his magic and gets some good quality players in, looking forward to the season
Presumably you meant Cole Kiernan rather than Brendon who has just signed for Walsall?

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Re: Players on trial

Post by ReeceStyche’sManbun » Tue Jun 29, 2021 5:17 pm

divas wrote:
Tue Jun 29, 2021 3:17 pm
ReeceStyche’sManbun wrote:
Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:19 am
Just wondered if anyone knows who was at the 1st pre season training, only one I recognised was Ty O’Neill which would be quite delectable if we somehow got him in.

Also for a bit of fun I’m gonna guess that the following are on trial/in talks to sign (I am fully aware that 95% are most likely wrong):

David Wheater
Brendon Kiernan
Connor Oliver
Owen Gallagher
Andy Nelson
Owen Bailey

Hopefully Alun Works his magic and gets some good quality players in, looking forward to the season
Presumably you meant Cole Kiernan rather than Brendon who has just signed for Walsall?
If Cole Kiernan is the one released from Middlesbrough then yes, must of gotten mixed up

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Re: Players on trial

Post by Darlofan97 » Tue Jun 29, 2021 10:01 pm

onewayup wrote:
Tue Jun 29, 2021 11:24 am
Wilson kneeshaw is better than some are saying, I personally think he would be a good signing,
He had a serious injury and he has worked hard to get back to fitness, so it's a yes from me,
He can prove doubters, :thumbup:
Kneeshaw isn’t on trial.

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Re: Players on trial

Post by Darlopartisan » Thu Jul 01, 2021 10:35 am

Anyone walking their dog near the training ground tonight, could do with a bit solid rumour speculation 😀

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Re: Players on trial

Post by QUAKERMAN2 » Thu Jul 01, 2021 11:11 am

Darlopartisan wrote:Anyone walking their dog near the training ground tonight, could do with a bit solid rumour speculation Image
Many players will no longer be contracted now so would expect plenty of transfer activity any time soon.

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Re: Players on trial

Post by D_F_C » Thu Jul 01, 2021 5:06 pm

QUAKERMAN2 wrote:
Darlopartisan wrote:Anyone walking their dog near the training ground tonight, could do with a bit solid rumour speculation Image
Many players will no longer be contracted now so would expect plenty of transfer activity any time soon.

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Give it a few days. People will be mulling over offers, some trying to stay full time, some getting their agents to find the best deal etc. Loads of trials to happen as well


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Re: Players on trial

Post by eddie-rowles » Fri Jul 02, 2021 6:35 am

D_F_C wrote:
Thu Jul 01, 2021 5:06 pm
QUAKERMAN2 wrote:
Darlopartisan wrote:Anyone walking their dog near the training ground tonight, could do with a bit solid rumour speculation Image
Many players will no longer be contracted now so would expect plenty of transfer activity any time soon.

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Give it a few days. People will be mulling over offers, some trying to stay full time, some getting their agents to find the best deal etc. Loads of trials to happen as well


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Re: Players on trial

Post by H1987 » Fri Jul 02, 2021 10:47 am

Darlofan97 wrote:
Tue Jun 29, 2021 10:01 pm
onewayup wrote:
Tue Jun 29, 2021 11:24 am
Wilson kneeshaw is better than some are saying, I personally think he would be a good signing,
He had a serious injury and he has worked hard to get back to fitness, so it's a yes from me,
He can prove doubters, :thumbup:
Kneeshaw isn’t on trial.
He can't have played in over two years... maybe he's just doing a bit of training with us, but I can't ever imagine him playing at a decent level again. A shame for him, I thought he had some flashes of ability for sure. More likely to end up in the Northern League if anything at all.

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Re: Players on trial

Post by H1987 » Fri Jul 02, 2021 10:59 am

Spyman wrote:
Tue Jun 29, 2021 8:24 am
ReeceStyche’sManbun wrote:Just wondered if anyone knows who was at the 1st pre season training, only one I recognised was Ty O’Neill which would be quite delectable if we somehow got him in.

Also for a bit of fun I’m gonna guess that the following are on trial/in talks to sign (I am fully aware that 95% are most likely wrong):

David Wheater
Brendon Kiernan
Connor Oliver
Owen Gallagher
Andy Nelson
Owen Bailey

Hopefully Alun Works his magic and gets some good quality players in, looking forward to the season
I suppose there's every chance O'Neill would train with us in between any trials he might get elsewhere.

Nelson being out injured might work in our favour in so much as nobody else will take him on but he's a known quantity to us so we could give him a route back to fitness.

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Nelson never played for AA though did he? I've just looked at his career since going to Scotland, where I thought he had a decent start. Surprised to see he's without a club. He looked to have real football league ability. Needs to play regularly.

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Re: Players on trial

Post by banktopp » Fri Jul 02, 2021 11:11 am

H1987 wrote:
Fri Jul 02, 2021 10:59 am
Spyman wrote:
Tue Jun 29, 2021 8:24 am
ReeceStyche’sManbun wrote:Just wondered if anyone knows who was at the 1st pre season training, only one I recognised was Ty O’Neill which would be quite delectable if we somehow got him in.

Also for a bit of fun I’m gonna guess that the following are on trial/in talks to sign (I am fully aware that 95% are most likely wrong):

David Wheater
Brendon Kiernan
Connor Oliver
Owen Gallagher
Andy Nelson
Owen Bailey

Hopefully Alun Works his magic and gets some good quality players in, looking forward to the season
I suppose there's every chance O'Neill would train with us in between any trials he might get elsewhere.

Nelson being out injured might work in our favour in so much as nobody else will take him on but he's a known quantity to us so we could give him a route back to fitness.

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Nelson never played for AA though did he? I've just looked at his career since going to Scotland, where I thought he had a decent start. Surprised to see he's without a club. He looked to have real football league ability. Needs to play regularly.
Had operation on his knee in January, out till Xmas, and therefore released by Torquay.

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Re: Players on trial

Post by Darlo_CR » Thu Jul 15, 2021 12:57 pm

From what I gather a deal for Wheater is getting closer.

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Re: Players on trial

Post by darlo999 » Thu Jul 15, 2021 7:32 pm

Apprently Danny Graham trained with the boys yesterday but his wages demands are 800 per game.
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Re: Players on trial

Post by PierremontQuaker03 » Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:45 am

I take it Wilson Kneeshaw has been found, last I heard he did one and no one knew where he went :lol:
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Re: Players on trial

Post by don'tbuythesun » Fri Jul 16, 2021 9:59 am

Not sure how much players are paid at our level but I suppose if Danny was paid by the game and was scoring for fun we might get 80 extra fans on the gate. Maybe worth a punt then.

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Re: Players on trial

Post by Ghost_Of_1883 » Fri Jul 16, 2021 11:18 am

darlo999 wrote:
Thu Jul 15, 2021 7:32 pm
Apprently Danny Graham trained with the boys yesterday but his wages demands are 800 per game.
Probably nonsense, but if not, well there's a club up the road who like to throw full time money at part time players if e wants to give them a call :lol:

Imagine if we did sign Wheater and Graham though :shock:

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Re: Players on trial

Post by loan_star » Fri Jul 16, 2021 11:23 am

Ghost_Of_1883 wrote:
Fri Jul 16, 2021 11:18 am
darlo999 wrote:
Thu Jul 15, 2021 7:32 pm
Apprently Danny Graham trained with the boys yesterday but his wages demands are 800 per game.
Probably nonsense, but if not, well there's a club up the road who like to throw full time money at part time players if e wants to give them a call :lol:

Imagine if we did sign Wheater and Graham though :shock:
Apparently Spenny did speak to Graham but thats as far as it went.
As for Wheater, he replied to a tweet the other week asking if he fancied it at Hartlepool with a "yes"

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Re: Players on trial

Post by ReeceStyche’sManbun » Sat Jul 17, 2021 7:43 pm

If we managed to get Wheater it would be a hell of a signing,

Danny Graham retired earlier this year didn’t he or am I making that up?

Also wonder if Lee Novak is a name being mentioned? From the area and as Alun has hinted the players he’s talking to are from league clubs

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Re: Players on trial

Post by Piggy_ » Sun Jul 18, 2021 11:10 am

With all this talk of former Boro players, I was reading Stewart Downing has just retired after leaving Blackburn! 37 years old and living in Wetherby. Doing his badges at the moment, perhaps a shout for helping at the academy?

Lee Novak would be an excellent signing too IMO. Although I would imagine he'll be staying in the full time game.

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Re: Players on trial

Post by Darlo_CR » Tue Jul 20, 2021 9:35 pm

O’Neill played for Scunthorpe tonight and scored.. sounds like McMahon recommended him.

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