Dying to find out from AA's next interview with Ray why 4 of last season's squad have all decided to do a U turn.A bit worrying tbh but not gutted.D_F_C wrote:maguire joins money starved Blyth.
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Dying to find out from AA's next interview with Ray why 4 of last season's squad have all decided to do a U turn.A bit worrying tbh but not gutted.D_F_C wrote:maguire joins money starved Blyth.
He chose the right seasons to pull back his spending!Darlogramps wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 5:31 pmUnless the Blyth chairman has put his hand in his pocket.Vodka_Vic wrote:Wonder why they went back to Blyth en masse. If we offered them reduced terms then surely it still wouldn't amount to what Blyth will be paying them.
Two years of misery with a Northern League level squad, so he’s shelling out a bit more to make them more competitive.
They’ll be a step up from last season’s squad.lo36789 wrote:He chose the right seasons to pull back his spending!Darlogramps wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 5:31 pmUnless the Blyth chairman has put his hand in his pocket.Vodka_Vic wrote:Wonder why they went back to Blyth en masse. If we offered them reduced terms then surely it still wouldn't amount to what Blyth will be paying them.
Two years of misery with a Northern League level squad, so he’s shelling out a bit more to make them more competitive.
I don't know if it all boils down to money mind so I don't even know if the four they have taken are particularly expensive.
Yes. Hamstring & back problems.lo36789 wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 6:37 amHe did. Weren't injuries an issue for him at York as well?Darlofan97 wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 9:50 pmMaguire is a funny one in the sense that he showed us what he could do in the minutes he did play, it is just a shame that injuries prevented him from playing more (missed 8 weeks of the curtailed season through muscle injuries).
Liddle, Watson & Reid won’t be too far off at Blyth than what they were on here at an educated guess.
One of my favourite malaprops.Darlofan97 wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 10:16 pmThe situation has just been exasperated somewhat by Campbell also signing for Gateshead.
Interesting on Briggs. Shields are going full time this season will he be in / out on that proposal?Darlofan97 wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 10:16 pmGiven all the talk of players going out, I’ll start with a bit of baseless speculation for players we might be interested in: Robbie Briggs (South Shields), Macauley Langstaff (Gateshead), Josh MacDonald (Pools) & Paddy McLaughin (York).
Phil Turnbull?Lallacab wrote:I love a bit of speculation, makes the summer go faster!
I’ll throw a few names out there who could possibly be available and I think would be solid signings
Joe Fryer , Melvin Minter, Rob Briggs, David Wheater , Josh McDonald , Tom White , Junior Mondal, Luke Molyneux
Not over the hill but unlikely to be improving. I think we need to bring in some players in their early 20s who are still hungry to improve and develop. Of course there has to be a blend of youth and experience and we still have McMahon Wheatley Hatfield and Rivers. I am sure AA will have this in mind when reshaping his squad.Vokuhila wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 11:29 pmOne of my favourite malaprops.Darlofan97 wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 10:16 pmThe situation has just been exasperated somewhat by Campbell also signing for Gateshead.
In reference to Old Git's post further up, is 28/29 considered to be over the hill these days? I always thought the general consensus was that most players are generally in their prime around then.
Another malaprop contender earlier in this thread -Vokuhila wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 11:29 pmOne of my favourite malaprops.Darlofan97 wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 10:16 pmThe situation has just been exasperated somewhat by Campbell also signing for Gateshead.
In reference to Old Git's post further up, is 28/29 considered to be over the hill these days? I always thought the general consensus was that most players are generally in their prime around then.
Totally baseless but players that might be of interest:lo36789 wrote: ↑Fri May 07, 2021 6:04 amInteresting on Briggs. Shields are going full time this season will he be in / out on that proposal?Darlofan97 wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 10:16 pmGiven all the talk of players going out, I’ll start with a bit of baseless speculation for players we might be interested in: Robbie Briggs (South Shields), Macauley Langstaff (Gateshead), Josh MacDonald (Pools) & Paddy McLaughin (York).
I actually don't really know where to look for likely players we might bring in, or past connections with Armstrong.
I feel like anyone dropping out of full time football at York/Hartlepool would be of interest to Spenny (particular with Miller there).
I feel like we have a stronger pull up from Yorkshire and see what Middlesbrough throw out this season. Notice William Kokolo is there now I wonder if he would be a decent replacement for Liddle.
I'll blame quickly typing on my phone for that onejjljks wrote: ↑Fri May 07, 2021 8:28 amAnother malaprop contender earlier in this thread -Vokuhila wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 11:29 pmOne of my favourite malaprops.Darlofan97 wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 10:16 pmThe situation has just been exasperated somewhat by Campbell also signing for Gateshead.
In reference to Old Git's post further up, is 28/29 considered to be over the hill these days? I always thought the general consensus was that most players are generally in their prime around then.
"Surprised people are so negative for Campbell, I wouldn't be surprised if he hadn't been involved (scored or assisted) half of our goals in the last 2 seasons which is no mean feet. " - or feat?
TBF Campbell has good ball skills!
Could understand Buddle but if you read the Spenny post about him leaving, he has work commitments that might mean he misses games or training.AndyPark wrote:Apparently we had offers in for both Gillies and Buddle, but turned us down for Blyth..
Decent list that. I'd think Minter has to be unlikely unless it's a loan again. I don't know what his contract is like, but he's not from the area is he, so I can't imagine he'd be staying up north if he's not a pro. Lambert I liked and given our departures, I could see him getting some playing time. Wheater has to be possible and I think he's mates with McMahon.JE93 wrote: ↑Fri May 07, 2021 8:30 amTotally baseless but players that might be of interest:lo36789 wrote: ↑Fri May 07, 2021 6:04 amInteresting on Briggs. Shields are going full time this season will he be in / out on that proposal?Darlofan97 wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 10:16 pmGiven all the talk of players going out, I’ll start with a bit of baseless speculation for players we might be interested in: Robbie Briggs (South Shields), Macauley Langstaff (Gateshead), Josh MacDonald (Pools) & Paddy McLaughin (York).
I actually don't really know where to look for likely players we might bring in, or past connections with Armstrong.
I feel like anyone dropping out of full time football at York/Hartlepool would be of interest to Spenny (particular with Miller there).
I feel like we have a stronger pull up from Yorkshire and see what Middlesbrough throw out this season. Notice William Kokolo is there now I wonder if he would be a decent replacement for Liddle.
Sol Brynn (GK) - loan
Zac Hemming (GK) - loan
Melvin Minter (GK)
Tyrone O'Neill (ST)
Jack Lambert (AM)
David Wheater (CB)
Scott Barrow (LB)
Some interesting names. I’m not here to criticise your list but I heard Salford are after Brynn. If it’s the Spencer at Farsley then he’s signed a new dealReeceStyche’sManbun wrote:Here’s my throw random footballers in the mix to see if darlo might have a gander at.
GK-Sam Russell, Zach Hemming, Sol Brynn, Jake Turner.
Defenders-David Wheater, Aaron Cunningham, Williams Kokolo, Nathan Lowe, Jordan Hunter, Kieran Weledji
Midfielders-Robert Briggs, Josh Macdonald, Nicky Featherstone, Isaac Fletcher Junior Mondal, Josh Hawkes, Connor Oliver.
Attackers-Tom Allan (Newcastle) Jimmy Spencer, Mitchell Curry, Tyrone O’Neill. Kevin Hayes.
Before anyone has a go I am fully aware that most of these will be nowhere near what will probably happen but it’s all fun and games now isn’t it folks
Doesn't it just mean being fit and playing regularly again, something he hasn't managed to do in an extended period of time. It's not surprising he hasn't been enjoying football during his time with us. He has hardly played and when he has he has largely looked uncomfortable and out of condition.
Agree I just read it as pressure is off a bit and a lot less spotlight.LoidLucan wrote: ↑Fri May 07, 2021 9:51 pmDoesn't it just mean being fit and playing regularly again, something he hasn't managed to do in an extended period of time. It's not surprising he hasn't been enjoying football during his time with us. He has hardly played and when he has he has largely looked uncomfortable and out of condition.
Briggs is undecided on signing a new deal at South Shields, or at least he was around 6 weeks ago when the news first broke of South Shields going full-time.lo36789 wrote: ↑Fri May 07, 2021 6:04 amInteresting on Briggs. Shields are going full time this season will he be in / out on that proposal?Darlofan97 wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 10:16 pmGiven all the talk of players going out, I’ll start with a bit of baseless speculation for players we might be interested in: Robbie Briggs (South Shields), Macauley Langstaff (Gateshead), Josh MacDonald (Pools) & Paddy McLaughin (York).
I actually don't really know where to look for likely players we might bring in, or past connections with Armstrong.
I feel like anyone dropping out of full time football at York/Hartlepool would be of interest to Spenny (particular with Miller there).
I feel like we have a stronger pull up from Yorkshire and see what Middlesbrough throw out this season. Notice William Kokolo is there now I wonder if he would be a decent replacement for Liddle.
Paul blacketts got potential, scored a few for blyth and the game i saw streamed when he returned to gateshead he had a good game. Would be a shame if he wentDarlofan97 wrote: ↑Sat May 08, 2021 10:34 amBriggs is undecided on signing a new deal at South Shields, or at least he was around 6 weeks ago when the news first broke of South Shields going full-time.lo36789 wrote: ↑Fri May 07, 2021 6:04 amInteresting on Briggs. Shields are going full time this season will he be in / out on that proposal?Darlofan97 wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 10:16 pmGiven all the talk of players going out, I’ll start with a bit of baseless speculation for players we might be interested in: Robbie Briggs (South Shields), Macauley Langstaff (Gateshead), Josh MacDonald (Pools) & Paddy McLaughin (York).
I actually don't really know where to look for likely players we might bring in, or past connections with Armstrong.
I feel like anyone dropping out of full time football at York/Hartlepool would be of interest to Spenny (particular with Miller there).
I feel like we have a stronger pull up from Yorkshire and see what Middlesbrough throw out this season. Notice William Kokolo is there now I wonder if he would be a decent replacement for Liddle.
It's rumoured that we have offered him a contract.
Langstaff worked with Alun at Blyth, is locally-based and can play on either side. I'd also hazard a guess and say if Paul Blackett & Jordan Preston became available at Gateshead (with them having Adam Campbell & Jordan Cook now), then we will be after both of these as well (we have been in for Jordan Preston before).
Paddy McLaughin has Darlo connections I believe, and it looks likely he is set to be released by York. We need a centre midfielder (or two).
Interesting summer ahead. We probably need about 9/10 signings and there aren't many potential signings standing out like a sore thumb (as they have been over the past 2 summers anyway).