I think the CB situation is an interesting one. I'd take Jones or someone of that ilk as the other CB and then look to get Elewere a good League 2 loan , I would have said Colchester but they've signed Nico Lawrence this week on loan from Southampton. Mitchell can continue to develop with cup games and U21s.
Snap, I thought Colchester for Deji with Ben Garner in Charge but Nico Lawrence who had a really good Loan at Torquay despite their relegation after replacing Ness who back at cafc, had a good season.
To give you an idea of the Journey of a young footballer, Nico was in the same academy team as Harvey Elliott at Fulham and you get a car come to pick you up for training. At 15 he is released and then the wilderness years come as you try to make it elsewhere. Kinetic academy came to his rescue for football and education. At 18 he is playing low down for Glebe (Chiselhurst) in the Kent League and a Southampton scout has been alerted to the CB. He gets a months trial at Southampton and in his first match (U21) has an England U19 int in his pocket and he gets a contract the following day. A month before his trial at the Saints he had an option of a college sports degree move to the States according to his Dad. Now 20 he has a chance.
Interesting next decisions for Deji and Mitchell in stay or loans ?
Was told that we had no interest in May , DH was asked if he wanted him he said no and that was that .. seemed it all come from his agent using the local press trying to drum up interest from bigger clubs ..
I thought you said that he had a medical & was about to sign. That was 2 weeks ago.
Covered End lad said Alfie was having a medical a few weeks ago I'm not sure if Ronnie 'the scoop' Moore jumped on this band wagon 🤔
In fairness I was told “May is booked in” I had taken that to be a medical given the source but it seems he was just shown around the training ground
Have u heard much recently regarding transfers ?
We were keen on Banks from Palace but that’s gone a bit quiet so not quite sure. Think there was talk of him signing a new deal and joining us on loan or potentially not signing a new deal and joining us
Scott Banks is in family holiday but looks like joining us on loan in a couple of weeks when he returns .. also expect another incoming in the next 24/48 hours
I think loans but it's got to be the right situation for both. The last thing you'd want is them to be thrown into a circus like say Crawley were last season.
Do we think it’s Hec and Ness as the 1st choice pairing and we’re now looking for depth or do we want another starter?
When will Ness be back from injury? Since this was a significant injury and he is still young we need to be careful about his rehabilitation and return to the first team. There is also the possibility of 2nd season syndrome.
I would be looking for another starter at CB for the first half of the season, maybe a decent loan with the option to return in January.
It was mentioned when Hector first signed for us that after leaving Fulham he took time out to care for his father who was seriously ill. I believe that he has now signed a one year deal on the understanding that we are going to make a real effort to gain promotion this season. If we don't achieve that he will be gone.
Sounds pretty sensible... wish us fans had a similar clause 😄
That is centre back well and truly taken care of then, building from the back it seems and we also have plenty of aerial threat. Got to prioritise replacing JRS now.
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Snap, I thought Colchester for Deji with Ben Garner in Charge but Nico Lawrence who had a really good Loan at Torquay despite their relegation after replacing Ness who back at cafc, had a good season.
To give you an idea of the Journey of a young footballer, Nico was in the same academy team as Harvey Elliott at Fulham and you get a car come to pick you up for training. At 15 he is released and then the wilderness years come as you try to make it elsewhere. Kinetic academy came to his rescue for football and education. At 18 he is playing low down for Glebe (Chiselhurst) in the Kent League and a Southampton scout has been alerted to the CB. He gets a months trial at Southampton and in his first match (U21) has an England U19 int in his pocket and he gets a contract the following day.
A month before his trial at the Saints he had an option of a college sports degree move to the States according to his Dad. Now 20 he has a chance.
Interesting next decisions for Deji and Mitchell in stay or loans ?
I would be looking for another starter at CB for the first half of the season, maybe a decent loan with the option to return in January.
Personally I think he will be a good signing