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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Jun 15, 2020 20:10:24 GMT
Just been released by Coventry. Was a youth player at Palace while BG was there and highly thought of (winger/striker). Did well at Dulwich Hamlet, signed for Coventry but hasn't worked out for him. He was sent back to Dulwich Hamlet on loan where he seemed to do well but suffered a cruciate ligament. Just thinking he is a young player still with potential. Not in a strong position to get a good deal so could offer a trial/low terms, bit risky but Billy Bodin was in a very similar situation before he joined us and moved on to better things.
He signed a month after Widdrington left too but could maybe have been on his shortlist before he left Coventry himself.
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Post by pirate on Jun 15, 2020 20:18:30 GMT
Definitely worth a trial. Unbelievable amount of talent and so highly rated a few years ago. He was actually progressing quite nicely at Cov before injuries struck again...was one of the top scorers last season in the development league they play in. A few examples of his ability on the following link: gaschat.co.uk/post/342812 |
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Post by chewbacca on Jun 15, 2020 20:20:30 GMT
24 and 5 League appearances, way too experienced for Ben.
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Post by wrongsideoftheriver on Jun 15, 2020 20:35:50 GMT
24 and 5 League appearances, way too experienced for Ben. His balls have dropped, no chance of getting into Ben's team. |
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Post by pirate on Jun 15, 2020 20:48:21 GMT
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Post by Gas_Quarters on Jun 15, 2020 20:53:10 GMT
Speaking to a mate of mine who’s a Coventry fan it sounds like he’s taken a similar path to Bernard Mensah. They were excited when they signed him as he was so highly rated in non league, but just really didn’t cut it in League One. He did say Hiwula would be a decent signing though.
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Post by graceyboy on Jun 15, 2020 21:20:53 GMT
Now that GC has gone, our policy of signing Coventry castoffs has gone with him.. I'm sure Mansfield will be interested..
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Post by pucklegas on Jun 15, 2020 21:29:24 GMT
Speaking to a mate of mine who’s a Coventry fan it sounds like he’s taken a similar path to Bernard Mensah. They were excited when they signed him as he was so highly rated in non league, but just really didn’t cut it in League One. He did say Hiwula would be a decent signing though. Just looked at Hiwula on YouTube decent finisher and very quick, get him in. |
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Post by Gas_Quarters on Jun 15, 2020 21:46:22 GMT
Speaking to a mate of mine who’s a Coventry fan it sounds like he’s taken a similar path to Bernard Mensah. They were excited when they signed him as he was so highly rated in non league, but just really didn’t cut it in League One. He did say Hiwula would be a decent signing though. Just looked at Hiwula on YouTube decent finisher and very quick, get him in. Apparently he can play either on the wing or up top as well which is a useful option to have. Wingers are a position that we really need if BG wants to play with them, which it seems he does, as he brought in JML and Ginnelly and played them regularly. |
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Post by 1986gashead on Jun 15, 2020 21:59:25 GMT
Just been released by Coventry. Was a youth player at Palace while BG was there and highly thought of (winger/striker). Did well at Dulwich Hamlet, signed for Coventry but hasn't worked out for him. He was sent back to Dulwich Hamlet on loan where he seemed to do well but suffered a cruciate ligament. Just thinking he is a young player still with potential. Not in a strong position to get a good deal so could offer a trial/low terms, bit risky but Billy Bodin was in a very similar situation before he joined us and moved on to better things. He signed a month after Widdrington left too but could maybe have been on his shortlist before he left Coventry himself. He suffered a cruciate ligament??.. was he not born with them like the rest of us or something?? Lol |
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Post by yattongas on Jun 15, 2020 22:03:47 GMT
Speaking to a mate of mine who’s a Coventry fan it sounds like he’s taken a similar path to Bernard Mensah. They were excited when they signed him as he was so highly rated in non league, but just really didn’t cut it in League One. He did say Hiwula would be a decent signing though. Just looked at Hiwula on YouTube decent finisher and very quick, get him in. We’re after him according to sources in Cov |
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Post by Gas_Quarters on Jun 15, 2020 22:10:07 GMT
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Post by gasandelectricity on Jun 15, 2020 22:34:28 GMT
Now that GC has gone, our policy of signing Coventry castoffs has gone with him.. I'm sure Mansfield will be interested.. Gutted. Those cast offs were forming a promotion chasing team. |
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Post by stroudgas93 on Jun 15, 2020 23:07:17 GMT
I spoke to Reise probably this time last year and the biggest draw of Rovers to him was the opportunity to link up with childhood friend Tareiq Holmes-Dennis so I think it’s not as likely as it was this time last year, even with him being out of contract. A good player but I think he’s conference/league 2 at best atm
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Post by Windmill Hill Gas on Jun 16, 2020 5:54:31 GMT
Reise, Deese, maybe we'll sign some Geese? Or my niece?
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Post by pirate on Jun 16, 2020 7:06:06 GMT
Reise, Deese, maybe we'll sign some Geese? Or my niece? retired a couple of years ago and sadly This One is out of our price range. |
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Post by blueridge on Jun 16, 2020 8:18:18 GMT
I’d prefer Marcus Maddison (ex Peterborough I know!!!) to Hiwula.
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Post by Rovers 12th Man on Jun 16, 2020 8:31:31 GMT
I’d prefer Marcus Maddison (ex Peterborough I know!!!) to Hiwula. I think we all would but he spent the second half of the season on loan at Hull and has been linked with numerous Championship clubs. Can't ever see him coming here. |
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Post by blueblood1883 on Jun 16, 2020 8:39:25 GMT
I’d prefer Marcus Maddison (ex Peterborough I know!!!) to Hiwula. I think we all would but he spent the second half of the season on loan at Hull and has been linked with numerous Championship clubs. Can't ever see him coming here. He's been linked with 1982 as well I believe... |
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Post by chewbacca on Jun 16, 2020 8:44:52 GMT
I’d prefer Marcus Maddison (ex Peterborough I know!!!) to Hiwula. I'd prefer Dwight Gayle (ex Peterborough I know!!!) to Hiwula. I mean, if we're just going to write down players we won't be able to afford now.e |
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