Keith wrote:Come on Zak, put pen to paper! This squad is looking good already.
I've always said it would be great to see a squad together right at the start of pre-season training and working together. This group of lads appear to be really happy together. That togetherness is worth a lot.
redrobo wrote:From January to the end of the season we had the worst defensive record...
Keith wrote:redrobo wrote:From January to the end of the season we had the worst defensive record...
Sod that! From January to the end of the season we were top Play Off's position! I'll settle for worst defensive record and promotion thank you very much!
black morse wrote:Keith wrote:redrobo wrote:From January to the end of the season we had the worst defensive record...
Sod that! From January to the end of the season we were top Play Off's position! I'll settle for worst defensive record and promotion thank you very much!
Agreed. If we had the worst defensive record in that time it was probably because we were playing more attacking football (which I seem to remember was what you were calling for RR....you want your cake and eat it). I'm with Keith on this one.
black morse wrote:Keith wrote:redrobo wrote:From January to the end of the season we had the worst defensive record...
Sod that! From January to the end of the season we were top Play Off's position! I'll settle for worst defensive record and promotion thank you very much!
Agreed. If we had the worst defensive record in that time it was probably because we were playing more attacking football (which I seem to remember was what you were calling for RR....you want your cake and eat it). I'm with Keith on this one.
Shrimpy wrote:Rapid Shrimp, you are missing Brewitt from your list.
Slanester wrote:I am as disappointed as it gets, along with all other Shrimps supporters. But in reality, did we really believe that any of the players that have moved on, would sign for us. It comes down to that same old boring subject, unfortunately.
black morse wrote:
Yes but I think we were all dreaming of the possibility, however remote, of more or less keeping that team together and having a shot at the play offs
RapidShrimp wrote:Not a good last few days
Joining Mandeville on the “moving on” list are Bennett, Mills and Collins. Mingoia is still contracted at Accrington and Vadaine left for geographical issues. Only even close first team signing has been Stockton and let’s be honest, the players we’ve signed up are good, but the same ones who have struggled so much for the last few seasons. I don’t have much reason to be excited or positive about this season! Let’s not forget how awful we were in the first half of the season (even w/ Mandeville) and it was the signings of Bennett, Mingoia and especially Collins who pushed us safely away from the relegation zone.
I have faith that Jim can sign some decent players but I feel like we were lucky to almost have a 100% success rate with our first team loanees, something which you can’t guarantee at all.
I have a feeling we will be scraping the barrel of free agents in the next month or so, as usual.Shrimpy wrote:Rapid Shrimp, you are missing Brewitt from your list.
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Roche (1)
Halstead (2)
Sutton (1)
Old (1)
Lavelle (1)
Brownsword (1)
Brewitt (1/2)
Conlan (2)
Cranston (2)
Tutte (1)
Fleming (1/2)
Jagne (1)
Mendes Gomes (1)
Wildig (1)
Kenyon (?)
Oates (1)
Ellison (1)
Howard (1/2)
Hawley (1)
Leitch-Smith (2)
Stockton (1)
black morse wrote:Just remembered we've loaned Howard as well.
Shrimp Girl wrote:If you go back to the very first post on this thread; at the end of June 2018 we had 18 confirmed squad players and were waiting on a 19th (Thommo). 51 weeks later, we have 20 confirmed squad players and are waiting on a 21st (Kenyon). The squad know each other better and have access to better training facilities, so although there are still gaps to fill we are further along than this time last year.
Caged Lion wrote:Assuming Jim brings in a few more experienced players I can’t see why we are fretting. IMO The players who have signed are really good, most instrumental in keeping us safe last season. Yep it’s disappointing that Collins and Mills wouldn’t join in but Jim isn’t a dope and will find some decent replacements. I’m looking forward to the season, we have loads to be optimistic about, so get behind whoever has the ball at their feet.
It’s all to play for and I am confident that relegation isn’t an option
Assuming Jim brings in a few more experienced players I can’t see why we are fretting. IMO The players who have signed are really good, most instrumental in keeping us safe last season. Yep it’s disappointing that Collins and Mills wouldn’t join in but Jim isn’t a dope and will find some decent replacements. I’m looking forward to the season, we have loads to be optimistic about, so get behind whoever has the ball at their feet.
It’s all to play for and I am confident that relegation isn’t an option
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