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Post by stevehtfc on Jul 30, 2024 18:33:49 GMT 1
Fortunately for him he only has to go to Barrow once a fortnight for home games. He'll actually be reducing his commute without moving house. Where do Barrow train? Manchester I've heard Cos they can't attract players otherwise
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Post by stevehtfc on Jul 30, 2024 18:34:37 GMT 1
As Brereton Diaz is now confirmed at Southampton, and they are reputedly after a Celtic striker (O'Riley), the greater the chances of Ballard going out on loan. O'Reilly is a CM isn't he?
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Post by Terriersmad on Jul 30, 2024 18:38:15 GMT 1
Jackson wasn’t a Championship player, but you’d imagine he’ll be very good indeed in League Two. A run of games in a side winning games and in one position - rather than switching between left and right - should see him kick on. I wouldn’t have objected to keeping him for the season as a versatile squad option, but that has been his downfall - he’ll play wherever asked.
Wish him all the best. He’ll do well at Barrow.
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Post by tepidterrier on Jul 30, 2024 18:46:12 GMT 1
Jackson wasn’t a Championship player, but you’d imagine he’ll be very good indeed in League Two. A run of games in a side winning games and in one position - rather than switching between left and right - should see him kick on. I wouldn’t have objected to keeping him for the season as a versatile squad option, but that has been his downfall - he’ll play wherever asked. Wish him all the best. He’ll do well at Barrow. Agreed, it's a brilliant move for him. He had a big role in Bolton's promotion out of League 2 a few years ago. I imagine he can carve out a decent L1 career eventually, but was never going to be with us because we have higher ambitions, no time to wait for him to kick on, and too many left backs.
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Post by arry11 on Jul 30, 2024 18:48:03 GMT 1
Another 2 of the squad should leave us room for 2/3+
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Post by Moooooy on Jul 30, 2024 18:48:09 GMT 1
Good moves for all parties. Glad we’re starting to shift folk on and thin the squad out, need less quantity and more quality.
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Post by Wingman on Jul 30, 2024 18:49:05 GMT 1
Good moves for all three today. Slightly concerning we are seeing more departures than incomings but in fairness, the leavers are the right moves all round. Let's have some signings Swiss Toni!!
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Post by Million Dollar Babies on Jul 30, 2024 18:50:06 GMT 1
Manchester I've heard Cos they can't attract players otherwise Perhaps we should try it
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Post by Dan on Jul 30, 2024 18:52:37 GMT 1
Good moves for all three today. Slightly concerning we are seeing more departures than incomings but in fairness, the leavers are the right moves all round. Let's have some signings Swiss Toni!! As discussed on the 2024/25 squad thread, in League One there is a squad size limit of 22 players. This doesn't include goalkeepers or under 21's. After today's departures, we're down to a squad size of 22! So we need to get rid of more to make way for new signings before the end of the window. High, Hudlin, Austerfield, Bojan and maybe Harratt leaving will give us 5 spots to play with though...
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Post by londoncowling on Jul 30, 2024 18:53:45 GMT 1
all the best to Sorba and Ben with the moves to Nantes and Barrow and for the future could well be just the move they needed hopefully they’ll be regular starters and can thrive in their new environment good luck 🍀
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Post by bells ringing :) on Jul 30, 2024 18:54:39 GMT 1
Good moves for all three today. Slightly concerning we are seeing more departures than incomings but in fairness, the leavers are the right moves all round. Let's have some signings Swiss Toni!! As discussed on the 2024/25 squad thread, in League One there is a squad size limit of 22 players. This doesn't include goalkeepers or under 21's. After today's departures, we're down to a squad size of 22! So we need to get rid of more to make way for new signings before the end of the window. High, Hudlin, Austerfield, Bojan and maybe Harratt leaving will give us 5 spots to play with though... but under 21's don't count, therefore taylor is 21 and Ballard is 19 and i think hodge is 19/20 so all three could come in ?
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Post by Terriersmad on Jul 30, 2024 18:55:28 GMT 1
Good moves for all three today. Slightly concerning we are seeing more departures than incomings but in fairness, the leavers are the right moves all round. Let's have some signings Swiss Toni!! As discussed on the 2024/25 squad thread, in League One there is a squad size limit of 22 players. This doesn't include goalkeepers or under 21's. After today's departures, we're down to a squad size of 22! So we need to get rid of more to make way for new signings before the end of the window. High, Hudlin, Austerfield, Bojan and maybe Harratt leaving will give us 5 spots to play with though... We don’t have to register players though. Just if we don’t register them, they don’t play. The issue is more getting wages off the books (which for most of those won’t be significant).
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Post by Is It Eidur Gudjohnsen on Jul 30, 2024 18:55:32 GMT 1
Jackson gone to Barrow too but this one is permanent Anyone got any idea of the fee? Two curlywurlies and a can of Tizer
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Post by htafcdan on Jul 30, 2024 18:56:52 GMT 1
does anyone know what is happening on the joe hodge front? gone very quiet and seemed at one point as if it was nailed on he was coming
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Post by Gag_N_Bone_Man on Jul 30, 2024 18:57:06 GMT 1
Anyone got any idea of the fee? Two curlywurlies and a can of Tizer Had their pants down
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Post by Dan on Jul 30, 2024 19:01:01 GMT 1
As discussed on the 2024/25 squad thread, in League One there is a squad size limit of 22 players. This doesn't include goalkeepers or under 21's. After today's departures, we're down to a squad size of 22! So we need to get rid of more to make way for new signings before the end of the window. High, Hudlin, Austerfield, Bojan and maybe Harratt leaving will give us 5 spots to play with though... We don’t have to register players though. Just if we don’t register them, they don’t play. The issue is more getting wages off the books (which for most of those won’t be significant). That's right, but there's not many teams other than Forest who keep players who aren't registered. I was just making the point as wingman had said it was slightly concerning that there were more departures than incomings - when in fact, that's what will be needed to get us a decent squad this season, more outs than ins.
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Post by arry11 on Jul 30, 2024 19:02:18 GMT 1
Good moves for all three today. Slightly concerning we are seeing more departures than incomings but in fairness, the leavers are the right moves all round. Let's have some signings Swiss Toni!! As discussed on the 2024/25 squad thread, in League One there is a squad size limit of 22 players. This doesn't include goalkeepers or under 21's. After today's departures, we're down to a squad size of 22! So we need to get rid of more to make way for new signings before the end of the window. High, Hudlin, Austerfield, Bojan and maybe Harratt leaving will give us 5 spots to play with though... Don't think first three will be included and will sent out on loan or gone if they get an offer , with Balker out we will be down to 18
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Post by Terrier Ramone on Jul 30, 2024 19:18:33 GMT 1
O'Riley is very good but he's not a striker, he's a midfielder. Apologies. I was misinformed. No problem mate, no apologies necessary, I wasn't having a go.
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Post by terriers2000 on Jul 30, 2024 19:29:24 GMT 1
Taylor playing for Luton tonight
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Post by saintlyterrier on Jul 30, 2024 19:32:03 GMT 1
Apologies. I was misinformed. No problem mate, no apologies necessary, I wasn't having a go. I didn't think you were. I was just embarrassed. Anyhow, I would still like a FIT Ballard to join Town.
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Post by htafcdan on Jul 30, 2024 19:32:28 GMT 1
Taylor playing for Luton tonight sorba was playing for us day before he flew out🤷♂️
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Post by bells ringing :) on Jul 30, 2024 19:33:59 GMT 1
heck what happened to that cf, that was almost done ? or the danny bath offered contract and dommic ball signing ?
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Post by rothwellterrier on Jul 30, 2024 19:35:37 GMT 1
Taylor playing for Luton tonight That’s their reserve/academy team. He did come on as a sub for the first team the other day though.
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Post by Up the Duff. on Jul 30, 2024 20:08:40 GMT 1
Serious question... where has it come from that we are trying to sign Taylor ? Is this a twitter rumour that we all like the idea of ? Is there anything from the likes of Maynard, chicken or anyone else about this ?
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Post by terriersyndrome on Jul 30, 2024 20:10:06 GMT 1
If it's to be believed that loads of clubs are in for Taylor, I doubt he'll be coming here tbh. We're not exactly aggressive in the window, nor do we seem to have the finances or the DOF to attract an in demand player. Ballard seems more likely imo.
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Post by Million Dollar Babies on Jul 30, 2024 20:11:03 GMT 1
If it's to be believed that loads of clubs are in for Taylor, I doubt he'll be coming here tbh. We're not exactly aggressive in the window, nor do we seem to have the finances or the DOF to attract an in demand player. Ballard seems more likely imo. Yeah Ballard makes sense as he returns from a nasty injury. We love a gamble
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Post by htafcdan on Jul 30, 2024 20:12:23 GMT 1
Serious question... where has it come from that we are trying to sign Taylor ? Is this a twitter rumour that we all like the idea of ? Is there anything from the likes of Maynard, chicken or anyone else about this ? nixon
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Post by bells ringing :) on Jul 30, 2024 20:12:27 GMT 1
If it's to be believed that loads of clubs are in for Taylor, I doubt he'll be coming here tbh. We're not exactly aggressive in the window, nor do we seem to have the finances or the DOF to attract an in demand player. Ballard seems more likely imo. how dare you bad mouth, the incredible Mark Cartwright. Did you not know he brought saquri, Bojan and Autanovic to Stoke, in fact they were nicknamed Stokealona when he was there. He was so good at pulling off a deal that Stoke wellll..... But still he is so well thought of in the game and well connected and is just great.
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Post by terriersyndrome on Jul 30, 2024 20:13:16 GMT 1
If it's to be believed that loads of clubs are in for Taylor, I doubt he'll be coming here tbh. We're not exactly aggressive in the window, nor do we seem to have the finances or the DOF to attract an in demand player. Ballard seems more likely imo. Yeah Ballard makes sense as he returns from a nasty injury. We love a gamble Less interest + bad injury = top town target.
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Post by arry11 on Jul 30, 2024 20:19:08 GMT 1
If it's to be believed that loads of clubs are in for Taylor, I doubt he'll be coming here tbh. We're not exactly aggressive in the window, nor do we seem to have the finances or the DOF to attract an in demand player. Ballard seems more likely imo. Would think he might go were he thinks he can get enough service and game time.
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