Over the last couple of weeks we have witnessed an array of new unheard of, but in most cases young promising recruits to valley. But who of Chris Powell's new charges will go on to be big hit at the Valley?
Personally from the very little I have seen and heard so far, Danny Hollands and Dale Stephens are the two I’m most looking forward seeing in the famous red shirt.
To be honest though I probably couldn’t pick any of them out of an identify line up but I’m looking forward to seeing them take us back to the championship!
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John Pearson was our top scorer in the promotion season - I think it was something like 16 goals and he set up a few and in particular linked well with Melrose when he was signed on/around deadline day.
But you are right, we are playing on paper at the moment, but to stetch an analogy we are in the process of building something interesting and exciting, but the first step is always to get the design right.
The signings look to fit several criteria - they are young so can and should mature and the odd disappointment will be compensated by someone training on and they look like good football players. After CP came in results as we know were disappointing, but i did detect that he was trying to get the team to play a certain way with the ball on the deck a bit more and played to feet rather than hoofted around.
We aren't there yet with the squad building and there'll be a few indifferent performances on the way, but it looks like the planning and preparation element has been thought through.
He's really kind of gone under the radar but I think he's going to be a great piece of business
But in honesty I am impressed and pleased with ALL of them
Even Pritchard? ;-)
Statement of Intent: Rhoys Wiggins
sadly Paul hayes does nothing for me, I think its the surname that kills it.
All these signings for me have been excellent, the only concern I have is this is pretty much a brand new team. Getting them to gel is a very hard thing to do (look at the difference with Southampton between early/late season and with less player turnaround).
This will really be CP's biggest test of if he can cut it. Expectation from us fans and a board that have spent a lot will be hugely inflated on what it already was! I really hope CP can do it though, I am so desperate for him to succeed here. I hope that if things don't start with 5 straight wins that there is no over-reaction.
Rohys Wiggins for me purely based on the fact the he seems to have turned a club in a higher league for us.
Seems like we've out sold the club over many rivals with a lot of this signings and it's impressed me as makes me believe that the board and management have really got a vision and the foundation to back it up.
Yes Bing, both are factors that help quicken the process. Having about 8/9 completely new names in a team line up will still take a decent amount of time to get up to full speed. I just fear that CP won't get the time he needs.
IIRC Pender had a long term injury and was out for the first two/three months after promotion and was then shipped on to Bristol City (or Rovers?) after a few games.
All 9 of them... SO EXCITED!
green and stephens will produce moments of magic im sure, but alonso, like his brother, will do the simple experienced thing that i love when watching a game.