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Post by gassedOut on Apr 29, 2024 8:43:43 GMT
I cant really until Tuesday (ish) I believe one has been kept on as Pro though (waiting on deceision of 1 more) . So with that one, Kofi Shaw, Jerry Lawrence. Thats all you will have as under 21's Going into next season. Aren't a lot of sides u-23s? That could include Gordon and Jones. Maybe naive of me but I thought covid would knock some sense into "football people" but the wages are still absurd. I thought we would have a few almost professional "squad" players, someone like Cam Hargreaves who would be on not that much and would effectively be semi pro and be contracted to work say 6 hours a week for the Community Trust and similar hours for the FC in some other capacity, such as sponsors or social events or meet and greets at hospitality if not selected. Would have rolling two year contracts and play about 5 league starts a season but would play in the EFL trophy and early rounds of cups and would be handy to be on the bench to play the pressing game when one nil up away from home similar to his best performance when he won a blatant pen (not given!) v Cov when just constantly haranguing the Cov back line. If we had 4-5 of those type of contracts for squad players in different positions we could use more of the budget on main targets. If the player doesn't make it, at least their cv shows they have other transferrable skills and experiences other than just a failed pro. I'm not sure a full development squad and all the management, coaches, physio etc and all that entails are very cost effective. a lot of what you say makes a lot of sense but i don't think Clubs have time or money for that. and ref under 23's comment i'm pretty sure Gordon and Jones wont be here next season, I guess you could add Jed Ward and Luca Hoole oh and Kamil Conteh to that but only leaves you with 6 players under 23 now in the whole squad I believe ( If you Don't count Connor Taylor and James Connolly who are both 23 end of October i beleive) in out of that list 2 or 3 will be involved in match day squads week in and week out, so i cant see a development side certainly in the next 1-2 years. |
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Post by gassedOut on Apr 29, 2024 9:16:38 GMT
In Other news, Hearing JCH could be on his way to Mansfield.. Rotherham and Wrexham also trying to sign him early on.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2024 9:22:32 GMT
In Other news, Hearing JCH could be on his way to Mansfield.. Rotherham and Wrexham also trying to sign him early on. All just a short drive from Portishead.... Good luck to all of them in the negotiations - Think he will end up at Wrexham with Deadpool and his chums!! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2024 13:59:30 GMT
Mitch Pinnock will be out of contract in June - hard working , great shot and one heck of a long throw.
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Post by northridinggas on Apr 29, 2024 14:27:50 GMT
Mitch Pinnock will be out of contract in June - hard working , great shot and one heck of a long throw. Be worth it for the throwing alone. We never seem to exploit throw-ins in the opposition half and I still get nervous when Rovers win one in their own half! |
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Post by lastminutewinner on Apr 29, 2024 22:28:37 GMT
Mitch Pinnock will be out of contract in June - hard working , great shot and one heck of a long throw. Be worth it for the throwing alone. We never seem to exploit throw-ins in the opposition half and I still get nervous when Rovers win one in their own half! It might mean we can throw it direct to our keeper from deep in the opposition half, rather than via 2 or 3 players |
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Post by pirate on Apr 29, 2024 22:35:12 GMT
Be worth it for the throwing alone. We never seem to exploit throw-ins in the opposition half and I still get nervous when Rovers win one in their own half! It might mean we can throw it direct to our keeper from deep in the opposition half, rather than via 2 or 3 players Thanks for that, Mr Taylor. |
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Post by pirate on Apr 29, 2024 22:41:15 GMT
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Post by sam637059 on Apr 30, 2024 1:44:41 GMT
Lys mousset formerly of Bournemouth only 28 he’s free
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Post by gasmania on Apr 30, 2024 2:59:54 GMT
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Post by pirate on Apr 30, 2024 9:11:03 GMT
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Post by negas on Apr 30, 2024 12:47:10 GMT
Liked the look of Bryant Bilongo on loan at Ebbsfleet second half of this season. Attacking left-back who could make a good option for next season should Gordon depart.
Middlesbrough's use of London as a scouting area has proven to be successful in recent years with the likes of Isaiah Jones and the promising Pharrell Willis being unearthed as well as our own Conteh. Would like to see us use similar methods should the development squad actually return.
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Post by pirate on Apr 30, 2024 13:06:29 GMT
Liked the look of Bryant Bilongo on loan at Ebbsfleet second half of this season. Attacking left-back who could make a good option for next season should Gordon depart. Middlesbrough's use of London as a scouting area has proven to be successful in recent years with the likes of Isaiah Jones and the promising Pharrell Willis being unearthed as well as our own Conteh. Would like to see us use similar methods should the development squad actually return. Caught the eye in Isthmian League at Kingstonian. gaschat.co.uk/post/813934 |
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Post by pirate on May 6, 2024 1:32:20 GMT
Imagine if we could find the next Gift Orban just randomly like that Norwegian 2nd tier team did The lad Amara Diouf I mentioned is likely to develop longer term from a winger into a top striker, unfortunately he is moving to a higher level than us. Another Gift Orban-esque striker is Adama Bojang who has joined Stade Reims in France after impressing for Gambia in the U20 Africa Cup of Nations. Bojang looked an outstanding prospect and he's just recently made his debut for the Reims reserve side and scored 4 goals. Remember the name, I'm sure you'll be hearing more about him in the future. The players are out there to be found if you are willing to put in the hard yards. Orban was spotted by Stabæk's scouts during a showcase tournament. We are a bigger club than Stabæk and have bigger financial resources so there isn't any reason why we shouldn't be able to bring in someone like him if we manage to spot him early enough (which is key). There is an 18-year-old striker called Alie Conteh still playing in Africa for Sierra Leone club FC Kallon and the national team creating a little buzz and Norwegian club Molde possibly interested. The domestic league top scorer and the first-ever player to hit six goals in a single Sierra Leone league match. that lad Alie Conteh did end up moving...to tiny Norwegian 2nd division club. Be interesting to see how he adapts.  |
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Post by gasmania on May 6, 2024 9:35:15 GMT
The lad Amara Diouf I mentioned is likely to develop longer term from a winger into a top striker, unfortunately he is moving to a higher level than us. Another Gift Orban-esque striker is Adama Bojang who has joined Stade Reims in France after impressing for Gambia in the U20 Africa Cup of Nations. Bojang looked an outstanding prospect and he's just recently made his debut for the Reims reserve side and scored 4 goals. Remember the name, I'm sure you'll be hearing more about him in the future. The players are out there to be found if you are willing to put in the hard yards. Orban was spotted by Stabæk's scouts during a showcase tournament. We are a bigger club than Stabæk and have bigger financial resources so there isn't any reason why we shouldn't be able to bring in someone like him if we manage to spot him early enough (which is key). There is an 18-year-old striker called Alie Conteh still playing in Africa for Sierra Leone club FC Kallon and the national team creating a little buzz and Norwegian club Molde possibly interested. The domestic league top scorer and the first-ever player to hit six goals in a single Sierra Leone league match. that lad Alie Conteh did end up moving...to tiny Norwegian 2nd division club. Be interesting to see how he adapts. View Attachment Will keep an eye out to see how he gets on! Obviously there is no way we would get involved in making such a signing but we can dream haha 😂 Ruari Paton is scoring a fair few for Queens Park this season, despite them being 3rd bottom. Can't imagine him staying at that level for very long. |
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Post by warehamgas on May 6, 2024 11:22:22 GMT
Lys mousset formerly of Bournemouth only 28 he’s free Having seen him play for AFCB years ago before he went to Sheffield U I’d say a big no. Little motivation, usually looked uninterested and if Eddie H couldn’t get a tune out of him….. But I also say about not judging players from previous experience and he looked far better at Sheffield U. But I’d still say no knowing we need some pace in our strikers. Let’s go for players on their way up showing the attributes we need which I hope our scouting team are aware of. Fingers crossed. 🤞🏽 UTG! |
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Post by warehamgas on May 6, 2024 11:29:34 GMT
Liked the look of Bryant Bilongo on loan at Ebbsfleet second half of this season. Attacking left-back who could make a good option for next season should Gordon depart. Middlesbrough's use of London as a scouting area has proven to be successful in recent years with the likes of Isaiah Jones and the promising Pharrell Willis being unearthed as well as our own Conteh. Would like to see us use similar methods should the development squad actually return. Didn’t we have some kind of ‘London base ‘ a few years ago, prior to Covid? Istr a thread on here about Wael opening a base and team in the London area. Great idea if any club has the support to give any players a platform to perform but without that perhaps a pointless exercise. Sadly. If you're intending to do that then you need to do it properly. Not a half-arsed approach to it just to placate others or as an PR exercise etc. UTG! |
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Post by willytopp84 on May 6, 2024 21:48:22 GMT
I hope George Friend is looking outside of the UK!
Been some cracking talent in the lower leagues of Europe and beyond posted in here.
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Post by pirate on May 7, 2024 5:50:19 GMT
I hope George Friend is looking outside of the UK! Been some cracking talent in the lower leagues of Europe and beyond posted in here.  Zalán Kerezsi playing for Honvéd (ave attendance 2,456) in the Hungarian 2nd tier was another one that caught my eye. |
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Post by pirate on May 8, 2024 5:20:59 GMT
I hope George Friend is looking outside of the UK! Been some cracking talent in the lower leagues of Europe and beyond posted in here. This lad Kelvin John used to live in England when he attended the prestigious Brooke House College. Worth enquiries now he's been released by Genk 👀  |
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