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Post by Topper Gas on Jun 7, 2023 9:09:38 GMT
If Tyreece John-Jules leaves Arsenal and moves to League One level in a permanent move I wouldn’t mind him here. Plenty of ability in the 6ft 22-year-old and a promising future. Had an injury interrupted season, but when he did play he produced interesting data and glimpses of his potential.  Looking at the teams he's been loaned out to Rovers/mid table L1 side seems an unlikely destination for him next. |
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Post by pirate on Jun 7, 2023 13:40:43 GMT
Josh Stokes, 17-year-old attacking midfielder Watched a bit of Stokes in the AFC Sudbury U18s and impressed and now doing it at first team level. Well worth monitoring and a closer look. Good signing for Tommy Widdrington and good move for the lad stepping up 3 levels. Will watch his progress with interest after first posting in the thread about him in October 2021. |
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Post by irenegas on Jun 8, 2023 14:34:08 GMT
Nathan Thompson released by Peterbrough. Experienced right centre half for this division. Could be a option Signed for Stevenage today I’m quite surprised at that |
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Post by Kingswood Polak on Jun 11, 2023 12:59:34 GMT
Nathan Thompson released by Peterbrough. Experienced right centre half for this division. Could be a option Signed for Stevenage today I’m quite surprised at that Why would you be surprised by that. Don’t quote me but i think we have lost out to them, before |
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Post by Topper Gas on Jun 11, 2023 13:14:14 GMT
Signed for Stevenage today I’m quite surprised at that Why would you be surprised by that. Don’t quote me but i thunk we have lost out to them, before "don't quote me" then why post it? |
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Post by Kingswood Polak on Jun 11, 2023 13:26:25 GMT
Why would you be surprised by that. Don’t quote me but i thunk we have lost out to them, before "don't quote me" then why post it? Some touchy folk around today. To most people they would understand that i am not like pirate not the other and well versed in football knowledge folk. I just remember losing out to them,that is IF we did bid. I hope this clears it up for you. cheer up topper, i am not well versed in our transfer dealings is all |
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Post by pirate on Jun 15, 2023 9:56:31 GMT
 Could we look to expand our recruitment to abroad?  I have seen decent data and heard good things about this 19-year-old 5ft 11in Italian-born Albania U21 international centre forward Stiven Shpendi at 3rd tier side Cesena for example and would be worth monitoring. I've watched lower league stuff in Germany too and could be an area to exploit. Certainly worth considering moving forward. View Attachment"Clubs in Leagues One and Two will be able to sign up to two overseas players per season who do not meet the regular Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) criteria, which have been approved by the Home Office, opening up the European market for Joey Barton and his recruitment team at Bristol Rovers should they wish to proceed down that route." www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/fa-confirm-new-transfer-rules-8522566 |
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Post by pirate on Jun 17, 2023 11:44:34 GMT
I noticed a number of promising youngsters have been released by Prem clubs over past couple of days. I wonder if any will be on our radar? 21-year-old 6ft 2in CB Malachi Fagan-Walcott been released by Spurs. Former England U16, U17 and U18 International. 21-year-old midfielder Jack Bearne released by Liverpool and caught my eye in the past Had a loan at Kidderminster last season where he got 3 goals and 4 assists from 18 starts and helped them to promotion. 22-year-old midfielder Matt Smith released by Arsenal. Captained their U21s. 20-year-old Mipo Odubeko is a CF released by West Ham and has impressed in youth football, scoring 35 goals at Man Utd and then prolific in the U18s and U21/U23 stuff at West Ham. A decent size and good attributes to develop. Capped by Republic of Ireland at u16, U17 and U21 level. 21-year-old ex Celtic youngster Armstrong Oko-Flex also released by West Ham and caught the eye at times. Capped by England at U16 level, he then switched to the Republic of Ireland where he played at U16, U19 and U21 level . Brad Young released by Aston Villa has impressed me in their youths/development setup in the past and with the right coaching and guidance could be a decent CF. Declan Frith also released by Aston Villa and showed a bit of potential last season with 6 goals and 5 assists in 12 games for Villa U21s. Can play anywhere down the left. Sam McClelland a 21-year-old 6ft 3in centre half released by Chelsea. Captained Chelsea on occasions at youth level, McClelland is also a full Northern Ireland International after also previously appearing at U17, U19 and U21 level. 20-year-old CF Bryan Fiabema released by Chelsea. Not sure what happened last season at Forest Green, but when I've watched him in the past at Chelsea he looked quite promising with decent attributes to develop. 6ft, quick, strong and powerful. 21-year-old versatile player Henry Lawrence released by Chelsea too. A RB/RWB predominantly, he can also do a job on the left. Capped by England at U19 and U20 level. 19-year-old Derrick Abu another RB/RWB released by Chelsea. Former England U17 international. Abu was trialling at Crystal Palace recently, but not sure of situation there or whether they are following up their interest. Manni Norkett was on trial recently at Leicester so not sure if they are taking interest any further, but Norkett has been released by Man Utd. 18-year-old 6ft CF. Also, Jamal Baptiste released and was highly-rated by Moyes and coaches at West Ham during his time there. Two months short of his 16th birthday he became the second-youngest West Ham U23s player in history and became a regular for the U23s whilst only 17 years of age. Represented England at youth level and as a 15-year-old he played against Germany U17s in 2019 and then later went on to feature at U18 and U19 level too. Unfortunately things haven't gone smoothly over the past year or so, but if attitude right and fully recovered and fit he could be worth considering. Read The Athletic article here: web.archive.org/web/20230524082611/https://theathletic.com/4509490/2023/05/24/jamal-baptiste-west-ham/ |
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Post by pirate on Jun 17, 2023 14:02:20 GMT
The youngster Jaevon Dyer playing for the Kinetic Academy and representing Corinthian Casuals this season in the FA Youth Cup (reached 2nd round so far) has caught my eye. Played for Whyteleafe in the National League U19 Alliance last season and helped one of his other sides into the final of the London Saturday U16 Cup Final. Be interesting to see how this lad Jaevon Dyer gets on after stepping up 4 levels. |
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Post by pirate on Jun 25, 2023 2:27:23 GMT
Could we look to expand our recruitment to abroad? I have seen decent data and heard good things about this 19-year-old 5ft 11in Italian-born Albania U21 international centre forward Stiven Shpendi at 3rd tier side Cesena for example and would be worth monitoring. I've watched lower league stuff in Germany too and could be an area to exploit. Certainly worth considering moving forward. View Attachment "Clubs in Leagues One and Two will be able to sign up to two overseas players per season who do not meet the regular Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) criteria, which have been approved by the Home Office, opening up the European market for Joey Barton and his recruitment team at Bristol Rovers should they wish to proceed down that route." www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/fa-confirm-new-transfer-rules-8522566This is an excellent article to understand the new rules around signing overseas players. GBE reduced the size of the pool to sign players from, but the latest changes have in effect increased the pool size.
With that in mind I have highlighted some players below that are eligible with the new rules. The players have produced good data and performances over that past year or so and are examples of some of the realistic(ish!) quality that could potentially now be available to clubs at our level.
Jari Vandeputte, 27-year-old, Winger/Attacking Midfielder, Catanzaro. In total he has scored 29 goals and created 62 assists in 179 games at 3rd tier Serie C level. Capped 25 times in total by Belgium from appearances at U15, U17, U18 and U19 level.
Alessandro Plizzari, 23-year-old, 6ft 3in, Goalkeeper, Pescara. Came through the youth ranks at AC Milan where he was highly-rated and capped by Italy at youth level 43 times in total and represented them at every level from U15-U21. During 22/23 he kept 13 clean sheets in 30 appearances conceding only 29 goals for the 3rd tier Serie C club.
Manuel Gasparini, 21-year-old, 6ft 3in, Goalkeeper, Potenza. A highly-rated product of the Udinese youth system, he was capped 28 times by Italy at every level from U15-U18 and was a runner-up at the 2019 European Under-17 Championship. Currently at 3rd tier Serie C side Potenza (average attendance 2,410) where he has kept 12 clean sheets in 41 appearances.
Christian Dimarco, 20-year-old, 5ft 10in, Left Back, Fiorenzuola (on loan from Feralpisalo). Capped 33 times in total by Italy at every level from U15-U18. Has made 43 appearances in total for clubs at 3rd tier Serie C level after initially coming through the youth ranks at Inter Milan (where his older brother Federico plays).
Abdoul Guiebre, 25-year-old, 5ft 10in, Left Back/Wing Back/Winger, Reggiana (on loan from Modena). Capped 4 times by Burkina Faso at full international level. Currently on loan at Italian third tier Serie C side Reggiana (average attendance 6,230).
Federico Bonini, 21-year-old, 6ft 1in, Left Back or Centre Back, Gubbio (on loan from Virtus Entella). Promising aggressive left sided defender capped by Italy at U19 and U20 level after initially starting in youths at Fiorentina and later also spending time with Bologna at U19 level.
Giuseppe Leone, 22-year-old, 5ft 10in, Defensive Midfielder, Siena. A highly-rated product of the Juventus youth system, he was capped 40 times for Italy at a variety of age groups representing them at every level from U16-U20 and was a runner-up at the 2018 European Under-17 Championship. Currently at 3rd tier Serie C club Siena (average attendance 2,554).
Alessio Riccardi, 22-year-old, 5ft 10in, Attacking Midfielder, Latina Calcio. A highly-rated product of the Roma youth system where he had a record of a goal or assist every other game at U19 level with 42 goals/assists in 84 games. At international level he scored 19 goals in 56 appearances for Italy at a variety of age groups representing them at every level from U15-U20 and was captain when the side were runners-up at the 2018 European Under-17 Championship with Riccardi scoring in the final. Currently at 3rd tier Serie C club Latina Calcio (average attendance 1,511).
Ludovico D'Orazio, 23-year-old, winger, Mantova (on loan from SPAL). Impressed coming through the ranks at Roma where he had a record of a goal or assist every other game at U19 level with 32 goals/assists in 62 games. Capped by Italy at U15 and U16 level.
Hamza Rafia, 24-year-old, 5ft 10in, Attacking Midfielder, Pescara. Born in Tunisia he moved to France as a child and played in the youths at Olympique Lyonnais. Juventus signed him for a fee of €400,000 (which could have reached €5 million in add-ons, and 20% on his future sale) and Rafia played for Juventus' reserve team in Serie C. He was capped by France at U17 and U18 level before switching his allegiance to Tunisia where he has made 19 full international appearances. Currently at 3rd tier Serie C side Pescara.
Edoardo Vergani, 22-year-old, 6ft 1in, Centre Forward, Pescara. Prolific at youth level for Inter Milan when they won the U17 league, he took his form to the 2018 UEFA European Under-17 Championship held in England, scoring 4 goals, including winning goals in the quarter-final and semi-final, as Italy finished as runners-up to Netherlands. In total he scored 33 goals in 55 appearances for Italy at a variety of age groups where he was capped from every level from U15-U20. Currently at 3rd tier Serie C side Pescara.
Alessandro Capello, 27-year-old, 6ft, Centre Forward, Carrarese. Came through the youth setups of Bologna and Inter Milan, he was capped by Italy at U17, U18 and U19 level. 49 goals in 167 games in the 3rd tier Serie C, including 14 goals (and 6 assists) in 36 appearances during 22/23.
Matteo Stoppa, 22-year-old, 5ft 9in, Forward, Vicenza (on loan from Sampdoria). Spending time in the youth setups at Juventus and Sampdoria, he was capped by Italy at U18 and U19 level. Versatile player who can play in any attacking midfield or forward role centrally or wider, he scored 8 goals and created 8 assists in 32 appearances during 22/23 on loan in the 3rd tier Serie C.
Eric Hottmann, 23-year-old, 6ft 1in, Centre Forward, Energie Cottbus. He scored 15 goals and got 3 assists from 36 games at U17 level and 21 goals and 15 assists at U19 level for Vfb Stuttgart. Scored 8 goals in 23 games between U16-U19 international level for Germany. Last season he got 14 goals and 7 assists in 39 games for Energie Cottbus in one of the German 4th tiers.
Din Barlov, 19-year-old, 6ft 1in, Attacking Midfielder, SKN St. Pölten. Capped by Austria at U16, U17 and U18 level, he scored 5 goals and created 5 assists in 30 appearances for his club SKN St. Pölten (average attendance 1,659) in the 2nd tier 22/23 2. Liga season and certainly worth scouting further.
Valmir Matoshi, 19-year-old, 6ft, Central Midfielder, FC Thun. He caught the eye with his data playing in the 2nd tier Challenge League for FC Thun (average attendance 3,079) where he scored 5 goals and created 3 assists in 22 appearances. Capped by Switzerland at U20 level.
Jan Kronig, 23-year-old, 6ft 1in, Left Back/Centre Back, FC Aarau. Capped 57 times for Switzerland at every level from U15-U21 and included in the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship squad , he currently plays his club football the Swiss 2nd tier Challenge League club FC Aarau (average attendance 4,085).
Goduine Koyalipou, 23-year-old, 6ft, Forward, US Avranches (on loan from Lausanne-Sport). A versatile forward who can play anywhere across the front 3, he previously scored 4 goals in 5 appearances for a combination of France U18s and U19s. Currently on loan at French 3rd tier Championnat National club US Avranches (2 assists and 13 goals in 18 games) from Swiss 2nd tier club Lausanne-Sport.
Hugo Gambor, 20-year-old, 6ft 1in, Centre Back, USL Dunkerque. The best defender in the 3rd tier Championnat National last season and one with huge potential.  Amilcar Silva, 23-year-old, 5ft 9in, Left Back, CS Sedan. A French-born former Portugal youth international who represented them at U19 and U20 level having come through the youth system at Monaco. Currently at 3rd tier Championnat National club CS Sedan (average attendance 2,383). Exauce Mpembele Boula, 21-year-old, 6ft 1in, Winger/Attacking Midfielder/Forward, Wasquehal. Scored 35 goals for Lille’s U17s and U19s in 18/19 and was heavily linked with some of the biggest clubs in Europe. Capped by France at U16 level where he scored 2 goals in 9 appearances. Currently playing for fourth tier club Wasquehal where he has 9 goals and 2 assists in 12 appearances.
Max Williamsen, 19-year-old, 6ft 3in, Centre Back, Kristiansund. Currently at 2nd tier OBOS-ligaen club Kristiansund (average attendance 3,123), he has been capped by Norway at every level from U16-U21.
Tom Strannegard, 21-year-old, 5ft 10in, Attacking Midfielder, IK Start. Capped by Sweden at U15 and U20 level, he is also part of the current U21 squad. Currently playing for Norwegian 2nd tier OBOS-ligaen club IK Start (average attendance 4,707), in total he has scored 6 goals and created 6 assists in 26 league games for the club .
Isak Andri Sigurgeirsson, 19-year-old, 6ft 1in, Attacking Midfielder/Winger, Stjarnan. Has created 6 assists and scored 5 goals in 9 appearances in the current Icelandic top flight Besta Deild 2023. Capped by Iceland at U17, U19 and U21 level.
Ivan Cedric, 21-year-old, 6ft 1in, Centre Forward, Real Valladolid Promesas. 13 goals and 3 assists in 29 games for the reserve side of Real Valladolid in one of the Spanish 4th tiers.
Samuel Omorodion, 19-year-old, 6ft 4in, Centre Forward, Recreativo Granada. Scored 26 goals during 21/22 for their U19s leading to his promotion to the B/reserve team. Scored 18 goals during 22/23 for them in one of the Spanish 4th tiers.
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Post by pirate on Jun 25, 2023 11:55:10 GMT
Dario gricic. 20 year old attacking midfielder. With the new transfer rules Dario Grgic would be eligible for a transfer after being capped 13 times by Serbia at U16, U17 and U19 level. He is due to complete a transfer to Serbian 2nd tier Prva liga Srbije club Zeleznicar Pancevo (stadium capacity 1,200, average attendance under 700) this summer, but with 15 goals and 9 assists in 36 appearances last season, being 20-year-old and a decent 5ft 11in frame, if we were exploring the foreign market you would hope his name would be flagged up on any data algorithms we would use to identify potential players to scout/sign. |
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Post by pirate on Jun 30, 2023 10:18:35 GMT
The 21-year-old winger Charlie Reilly at Albion Rovers in Scotland worth scouting or a trial if possible. Looks a good prospect.  What a strike this is today by the way!!! 😮😍 Unsurprisingly Reilly ended up winning the Scottish L2 Player of the Year and earning a move to the Scottish Prem with Dundee.  ...but their January signing Joe Bevan an 18-year-old CF also caught the eye last season at Albion Rovers. Big strong unit, quick, powerful left foot. Raw, but definitely has something worth monitoring. |
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Post by Gaswood on Jun 30, 2023 22:54:19 GMT
A player that’s been catching the eye recently in the Isthmian and youth set ups is young midfielder Teo Kurtaran who would be worth a trial 👀
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Post by pirate on Jul 1, 2023 1:53:00 GMT
Seeing as we are trialling players this summer, this is who I think we should consider for a closer look. Harry Williams, 20-year-old, 6ft 4in, Centre Back, Alvechurch. Good pedigree having progressed through the youth ranks at West Brom and on the books at U23 level with Burnley, he also represented England at youth level. Had a short trial with Leicester City last month and is highly-rated. Luke Hall, 20-year-old, Winger/Attacking Midfielder, Worksop Town. Former Sheffield Wednesday youngster and England youth international. The Northern Premier League East Division Young Player of the Season
Junior Moses, 17-year-old, Left Back/Wing Back, Cockfosters. Named MOTM in the Middlesex Jeff Ritson Senior Youth Cup final and named Cockfosters 22/23 U18 Players Player of the Year after previously being named the Cockfosters 21/22 U16 Players Player of the Year. His chairman announced that Junior was flying over to Italy for a trial with AC Milan recently, but is now back in the country as I watched him in another cup final recently and it's also since been announced he's signed first team forms for the 23/24 season. Outstanding potential. Billy Mardell-Smith, 17-year-old, Central Midfielder, Hertford Town. Previously on the books at Watford and also involved with England at youth level. Impressed with Hertford Town U19 side that won the 22/23 National League U19 Alliance National Cup. Made his Hertford Town first team debut as a 16-year-old becoming a regular and subsequently awarded Players Player of the Season and Young Player of the Season trophies. Brody Peart, 17-year-old, Forward, Basingstoke Town. Joined the club having previously lived in Germany where he played for Paderborn and Borussia Dortmund at youth level. Peart impressed in the National League U19 Alliance for Basingstoke Town with 12 goals in 19 games, he then impressively stepped up to first level scoring 8 goals and played a crucial role in the club winning a league and cup double. Had a trial with Huddersfield back in November scoring a goal for their U19s and I noticed he appeared for the Brighton U18s as a sub back in April. Caleb Capone, 17-year-old, Winger, Dunstable Town. Prior to moving to England from the United States due to his dad's work he played for Met Oval Academy U16s. Met Oval has placed more youth players in MLS and Int'l academies (50+) in the past four years, than any other club in the region cementing itself as one of the top talent developers in the nation. The season before he left he scored 11 goals in 15 games while playing against teams such as NYCFC, Red Bulls, and Philadelphia Union. Was invited to every USSF National Training Center and made it all the way to the top 240 in the country, but then Covid came so they had to cancel the final summer camp. After linking up with Dunstable Town he scored 20 goals in 13 games for U18s and made first team debut at 16-year-old. Errol Mundle-Smith, 17-year-old, Forward, Croydon. Caught the eye playing for Kinetic Academy and Corinthian-Casuals youth team. Linked up with Croydon in the Southern Counties East Football League towards the end of the season scoring 3 goals from 5 starts. Can play in any attacking position, centrally or wide. Abdoul Gnaou, 17-year-old, Defensive Midfielder, Rushall Olympic. Impressed in youths at Sutton Coldfield Town before switching to Rushall Olympic and then shortly after making his first team debut at 17-year-old. Beck-Ray Enoru, 20-year-old, Winger, Barwell. Was part of the Fox Soccer Academy founded by Christian Fuchs and attached to Aylestone Park in the United Counties League. During his time in the Fox Soccer Academy he trialled with the Barnsley U18s and impressed in the UCL with Aylestone Park scoring 33 goals in 54 appearances. He moved to Barwell and had an outstanding 22/23 season creating 25 assists and scoring 17 goals to be awarded FOUR end of season club awards. Silindile Sisa Tuntulawana, 19-year-old, 5ft 11in, RB/RWB, Grantham Town. Impressed in the National League U19 Alliance with 12 goals in 24 appearances in total for Grantham Town and also scored 5 goals in 21 appearances on loan for Wisbech Town during 22/23. He also started in the final as Grantham Town won the 2022-23 Lincolnshire Senior County Cup.
Ben Gelder, 18-year-old, Centre Forward, Goole AFC (was at Hemsworth Miners Welfare). During 22/23 he scored 18 goals in 19 games in the National League U19 Alliance for Hemsworth Miners Welfare and at first team level as a 17-year-old he got 11 goals in 15 starts and 15 goals in 24 total appearances all competitions for the club and also named Non League Yorkshire’s (@nonleaguenorth) November Player of the Month.
Richard Asamoah, 19-year-old, LB/LWB/Winger, Billericay Town (was Waltham Abbey). A Kinetic Academy graduate, Asamoah joined Billericay this summer after previously impressing at Essex Senior League side Woodford Town with 7 goals in 18 games and then later having stepped up with Waltham Abbey where he scored 19 goals from 42 starts. Sol Baugh, 20-year-old, Winger/Attacking Midfielder, Sevenoaks Town. A Kinetic Academy youngster, he caught the eye with 6 goals in 30 starts at Glebe during 21/22 and again during 22/23 with 10 league goals in 30 appearances for a combination of Sevenoaks Town and Waltham Abbey.
Richard Kone, 19-year-old, Centre Forward, Athletic Newham. If visa issues resolved (!!!). |
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Post by pirate on Jul 2, 2023 17:00:57 GMT
Following on from my previous post about overseas talent potentially now available to lower league clubs if they choose to go down that route with the new rule changes. Here are some more names likely to catch the eye if we were to explore the foreign market. Daniel Fuzato, 25-year-old, 6ft 3in, Goalkeeper, UD Ibiza. Represented Brazil at U20 level where he played against England in 2016, U23 level and later in 2019 he was an unused substitute against South Korea and Argentina for the full Brazil side. Currently at now 3rd tier Spanish club UD Ibiza (average attendance 2,328 in 2nd tier during 22/23). Jon Aramburu, 20-year-old, Right Back, Real Unión. Made appearances for Venezuela at U17, U21 and full international level. Currently playing in one of the Spanish 3rd tiers for Real Unión (average attendance 567). Ivan Morante, 22-year-old, 6ft, Central Midfielder, UD Ibiza. A highly-rated product of the Villarreal and Real Madrid youth systems, he Made 31 appearances for Spain representing them at every level from U16-U20. Currently at now 3rd tier UD Ibiza (average attendance 2,328 in 2nd tier during 22/23). Víctor Pastrana, 26-year-old, 5ft 11in, Winger/Attacking Midfielder, Atlético Baleares. Represented Spain at U19 level. 7 goals and 7 assists from 40 appearances in total for Spanish 3rd tier club Atlético Baleares (average attendance 1,521 during 22/23). Antonio Casas, 23-year-old, 6ft, Forward, Córdoba CF. A product of the Real Madrid and Sevilla youth systems, he played for Spain at U19 level. Currently at Spanish 3rd tier club where he has 24 goals and 8 assists in 68 games Andrea Ghion, 23-year-old, Central Midfielder, Catanzaro (on loan from Sassuolo). Represented Italy at U16 level. Scored 1 goal and created 9 assists in 33 appearances for Italian 3rd tier side Catanzaro (average attendance 7,640) after previously scoring 5 goals and creating 4 assists in 33 appearances for 3rd tier club Carpi (average attendance 68). Looks a good player with eye catching data.  Davide Merola, 23-year-old, Winger/Attacking Midfielder, Forward, Pescara (on loan from Empoli). A highly-rated product of the Inter Milan youth system where he scored 55 goals in 93 games between U17-U19 level, he has also also represented Italy every level from U15-U19 scoring a total of 26 goals in 60 appearances. Impressed in loan spells at Italian 3rd tier sides Foggia and Pescara with a total of 19 goals and 10 assists in 51 appearances. Lorenzo Dickmann, 26-year-old, 5ft 10in, Right Back/Wing Back, SPAL. Represented Italy at U20 and U21 international level. 200+ club appearances at Serie B level. Currently at Italian 3rd tier club SPAL. Andrea Papetti, 20-year-old, 6ft 3in, Centre Back, Brescia. Highly-rated defender who has represented Italy at U20 level, he has 42 Serie B and 11 Serie A appearances to his credit already - he is currently at Italian 3rd tier side Brescia. Giacomo Olzer, 22-year-old, 6ft 2in, Attacking Midfielder, Brescia. A highly-rated creative player with a lovely left foot and product of the AC Milan youth system where he scored 26 goals in 74 games at a combinationof U17 and U19 level, he also represented Italy at U18 level. Currently at Italian 3rd tier side Brescia. Matteo Cardinali, 22-year-old, 6ft 3in, Goalkeeper, Latina Calcio. A product of the Roma youth system, he also represented Italy at U15, U16 and U17 youth international level. Currently at Latina Calcio (average attendance 1,511), he has kept 22 clean sheets in 79 appearances at 3rd tier Serie C level. Nicolas Kocik, 24-year-old, 6ft 4in, Goalkeeper, Le Mans. A former France U17, U19 and U20 international, he has kept 12 clean sheets and conceded only 41 goals in 37 appearances for French 3rd tier Championnat National club Le Mans (average attendance 4,304). Goncalo Tabuaco, 22-year-old, 6ft 2in, Goalkeeper, CD Lugo. Joined Spanish 3rd tier club Lugo (average attendance 2,818 during 22/23 in 2nd tier) this summer on a free transfer after playing in the Portuguese 2nd tier where he kept 14 clean sheets in 53 games. Represented Portugal at U17, U18 and U21 level. Lazar Carevic, 24-year-old, 6ft 5in, Goalkeeper, Vojvodina. I don't know how realistic this is because I'm not exactly so familiar with the Serbian league, but a promising player who has caught the eye with his data and worth scouting/making enquiries. Made one full international appearance for Montenegro and also appearances at U17, U19 and U21 level. Conceded only 76 goals in 74 games and kept 26 clean sheets in his homeland for top flight side OFK Grbalj. He was then signed at the start of 17/18 season by Barcelona to play in their U19 team and stayed in Spain for 5 years before departing in time to join his new club on a free transfer ahead of the 22/23 season. During 22/23 he conceded only 33 goals in 36 games and kept 14 clean sheets for top flight Super liga Srbije club Vojvodina (average attendance 3,896). Mads Larsen, 21-year-old, 6ft, Central Midfielder, Esbjerg fB. Represented Denmark 13 times at a combination of U16, U17 and U18 level, he is currently at Danish 3rd tier club Esbjerg fB (average attendance 2,764) where he was the youngest debutant in the history of the club at 16 years and two months and appointed captain at 19-year-old. He has 11 goals and 10 assists in 95 appearances at a variety of levels including 1 goal in 8 appearances in the top flight Superligaen. |
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Post by pirate on Jul 3, 2023 2:39:09 GMT
"Clubs in Leagues One and Two will be able to sign up to two overseas players per season who do not meet the regular Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) criteria, which have been approved by the Home Office, opening up the European market for Joey Barton and his recruitment team at Bristol Rovers should they wish to proceed down that route." www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/fa-confirm-new-transfer-rules-8522566This is an excellent article to understand the new rules around signing overseas players. GBE reduced the size of the pool to sign players from, but the latest changes have in effect increased the pool size.
With that in mind I have highlighted some players below that are eligible with the new rules. The players have produced good data and performances over that past year or so and are examples of some of the realistic(ish!) quality that could potentially now be available to clubs at our level.
Eric Hottmann, 23-year-old, 6ft 1in, Centre Forward, Energie Cottbus. He scored 15 goals and got 3 assists from 36 games at U17 level and 21 goals and 15 assists at U19 level for Vfb Stuttgart. Scored 8 goals in 23 games between U16-U19 international level for Germany. Last season he got 14 goals and 7 assists in 39 games for Energie Cottbus in one of the German 4th tiers. Worth scouting.
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Post by pirate on Jul 7, 2023 22:44:35 GMT
He looks very raw, but will be worth monitoring the progress of Laken Torres at Chesterfield. Had a prolific 21/22 season with the club's U18’s and U21’s that saw him score 51 goals and named Youth Team Player of the Year. Has recently been in or around first team setup and worth keeping an eye on. |
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Jul 7, 2023 22:55:51 GMT
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Post by pirate on Jul 7, 2023 22:55:51 GMT
Bram Franken a 22-year-old CM/CDM playing for Quick Boys in the Dutch 3rd tier would be a lad worth monitoring. Highly-rated coming through the youth setup at AZ Alkmaar where he scored 30 goals in 119 appearances between u17-U21 level, he also appeared 19 times for Netherlands at a combination of U17 and U18 level.
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Jul 8, 2023 0:10:59 GMT
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Post by pirate on Jul 8, 2023 0:10:59 GMT
I'm sure he'll have other interest and I'm not sure how realistic or circumstances of his release from Juventus' Next Gen team in the 3rd tier Serie C, but a player with potential to develop and a possible sell-on value is 20-year-old 6ft 2in defender Felix Nzouango Bikien. Maybe Eddie and Joey could charm and convince him to make his next step in the English 3rd tier? If the internet is to be believed (rolls eyes) he was earning £780 per week in Juve Next Gen setup. Represented France every level from U16-U20.
This 22-year-old 5ft 11in RB/RWB Rafael Fonseca (aka Bandeira) at Portuguese 2nd tier club Academico Viseu (average attendance 1,916) is also another ex Juventus (and Sporting Lisbon) youngster with a potential sell-on value worth scouting further. Scored 2 goals and created 9 assists in 44 appearances during his time in Juve U19's and last season he got 2 goals and 6 assists in 38 appearances for Academico Viseu. Represented Portugal at U18 level.
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Post by Gaswood on Jul 8, 2023 9:33:00 GMT
So glad it’s onto a new page now that doesn’t crash my device 🙌
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