Taylor classic good coach but rubbish manager, Burnett is another in that mold, I think he should have a good eye for a player, we will soon find out.

Chief scout is Peter Taylor.

The trialists are to form the ‘next Gen’ players were taking on.

Agreed that is a very tough start to the season. We got pre-season very wrong last year, we really cannot afford to let that happen again. Looks like Appiah-Forson is on trial with Exeter so that dream is dead for us, need to find a another replacement for him very soon in my opinion. N’Guessan is ...

Emmanuel Harvest - Released by Orient
Kenny Coker - Released by Norwich
Jephte Tanga - Released by Orient

All 20 and had loans at NLS level last season. None I would hope are for our first team and part of this new development squad.

Vincent will be our left back and Ling as cover.

I wouldn’t see Harrison Day as a first team player, as per the article he is part of the emerging talent group.

Thank you for that. So looking at it, Strevs wants 2 more in for pre-season rather than for August which is much more understandable. Standard question asked on food :banghead: I have never been to a stadium with good food. Even Wembley is crap and costs a bomb too. If you get that hungry go to the...

NBDag wrote: ↑Thu Jun 20, 2024 10:29 am So we want a squad of 19 players when we will have a match day squad of 18? Does that not give anyone else alarm bells?

Very concerning, given the injury records of some even more a worry too. I reckon we need at least 20-22 squad to compete or we will have a similar season to the last one.

Ben still looking to add two more players particularly midfielders plus a game of just trialists this Friday. Expressed disappointment at losing Tavares interesting that a midfielder (or two) was specifically mentioned, but not a new or additional left sided defender Vincent will be our left back n...

8 who were contracted.
2 renewed.
7 new signings.

Lawless had a few knocks last season hence he was in and out, very good player who can hopefully stay clear of niggles.

If we’ve signed anyone with an injury prone record surely that now down to the new Sporting Director?

Tavares only played 31 games, 2 thirds of the season glad we didn’t resign him to be honest. This could work out very well indeed or it could go horribly wrong and be left with the bare bones each week, the later being more likely when it comes to rehab at our club. Still need 5-6 bodies in to have ...

BB-Dagger wrote: ↑Sat Jun 15, 2024 9:53 am Most players have injuries at some period during the season but when a player has been playing league 1 football and his next move is to the national league it either rings alarm bells or signifies the ambition of the new owners! I’m hoping it’s the latter

He hasn’t been playing any football.