Didn't the club 'brag' last season that their physio and medical departments can work wonders. They seemed to have 'managed' many players through the season, including BWP's knees. So with this new chap, perhaps it's time to go to work on him. Anyway, if he makes the 1st team squad, who will buy a big enough team shirt to have his full name on the back. Also, how much does it cost now - £1 a letter?
People were really disappointed with Yann signing and Smith signing on the last day, people saying we were scraping the barrel and don't have any money. I'm stocking up on the humble pie i think you guys will eat
Hope he turns out to be another Yann. Not holding my breath. Didn't see anything particularly special in him at Bromley. Infact he was consistently beaten in the air.
Though he did quite well at Bromley, actually won a lot of headers and looked to have good distribution. Difficult to add to assessment from cameo at Gillingham..
I think he'll be decent but it's hard to see how he'll make an impact in a year. With Cort and Morrison the likely starters, and Taylor on the bench, it's going to take an injury for him to even be named as a sub IMO.
Good to have him though. Another clever move by Powell.
Certainly proves that there is no money left in the club.
How does it prove anything? We signed players on free transfer as well. Not concerned by the lack of signings at all as we brought in a squad last summer that will lead this club over the next few years.
I also wouldn't rule out him finishing the season as first choice alongside Morrison.
Nothing against the player but yet another example of our non-existant clout in the transfer market with this dodgy, skint mob in charge...
...God help us.
Bore off - if it were really as bad as you seem to think then why didn't most of our first team ask for a transfer this summer
We've signed a former French youth international who was absolutely adored by his previous club (Southend) who is by all accounts technically very good, very good with the ball at his feet and very strong. It's only a year so whats the harm?
Agree with this, Didnt win very many headers against their centre forward and also seemed to pass the ball straight back to Crawley on a good number of occasions, however this was just one game and the reports on him from the other pre season games seem quite promising so will give him the benefit of the doubt, Welcome Dorian.
I think he'll be decent but it's hard to see how he'll make an impact in a year. With Cort and Morrison the likely starters, and Taylor on the bench, it's going to take an injury for him to even be named as a sub IMO.
Good to have him though. Another clever move by Powell.
If he makes an impact by Christmas he'll be offered an extension and he will not have to be holding down a first team place for that. Cort was here on loan and was signed permanently before he ousted Taylor
Nothing against the player but yet another example of our non-existant clout in the transfer market with this dodgy, skint mob in charge...
...God help us.
Bore off - if it were really as bad as you seem to think then why didn't most of our first team ask for a transfer this summer
We've signed a former French youth international who was absolutely adored by his previous club (Southend) who is by all accounts technically very good, very good with the ball at his feet and very strong. It's only a year so whats the harm?
Who were the last two players who we signed from Southend and were absolutely quality and both involved in their player of the year before they came on our books......?
I agree he was very average/below average at Crawley... but SCP has seen him every day for the last few weeks and decided he's good enough - until I see otherwise in a competitive match I'll go with Powell's judgement over mine.
We may be skint and not able to buy added quality but at the same time I can't see Chris Powell signing utter cack just for the sake of making a signing - so in SCP I trust.
Nothing against the player but yet another example of our non-existant clout in the transfer market with this dodgy, skint mob in charge...
...God help us.
Bore off - if it were really as bad as you seem to think then why didn't most of our first team ask for a transfer this summer
We've signed a former French youth international who was absolutely adored by his previous club (Southend) who is by all accounts technically very good, very good with the ball at his feet and very strong. It's only a year so whats the harm?
Who were the last two players who we signed from Southend and were absolutely quality and both involved in their player of the year before they came on our books......?
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See what you're getting at, but don't forget how good Nicky Bailey turned out to be.
We may be skint and not able to buy added quality but at the same time I can't see Chris Powell signing utter cack just for the sake of making a signing - so in SCP I trust.
this for me. Alonso and Clarke were also gambles that didn't come off, but tbh he made a lot of other gambles that have come off
We may be skint and not able to buy added quality but at the same time I can't see Chris Powell signing utter cack just for the sake of making a signing - so in SCP I trust.
this for me. Alonso and Clarke were also gambles that didn't come off, but tbh he made a lot of other gambles that have come off
Which (if you listen to rumours) neither were CP signings...........................
Nothing against the player but yet another example of our non-existant clout in the transfer market with this dodgy, skint mob in charge...
...God help us.
Bore off - if it were really as bad as you seem to think then why didn't most of our first team ask for a transfer this summer
Eh? Are you mental ill? Wtf has that got to do with anything? Our current first team haven't asked for moves cos they've already got signed/seeled contracts garanteeing their pay for the duration.
We've signed a former French youth international who was absolutely adored by his previous club (Southend) who is by all accounts technically very good, very good with the ball at his feet and very strong. It's only a year so whats the harm?
Whats the harm?? I'll tell ya sunshine, you get what you pay for in this life and this guy is free. He's been touted around a number of clubs who've had a much more detailed look at him than us and they've all decided to swerve it. We're taking a punt in more hope than judgement because he's cheap as fricken chips and is being brought in as a squad filler at best.
The `harm' is that this appears to be our limit at the moment with all the bollox going on in our boardroom at present so if you ain't got the intelligence to see it, well, thats your problem. Wake up and smell the coffee.
But yeah - you're obviously right that you get what you pay for
Morrison wasn't wanted Hamer was ignored at Reading Oldham fans were delighted we signed Stephens
Maybe, just maybe, Chris Powell is pretty astute with his signings but just because we aren't flush with money doesn't mean we have no clout. There is no harm in signing him and I'm glad we did because, from what I've read, he is a talented player if he stays fit
Would be interesting to see what Spurs fans thought of him. I know he didn't really break through there but I would have thought they would be able to give a view on a former academy player.
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Clearly signed to make up the numbers. If we are looking for a 4th choice CB Mambo can fill that roll, so don't understand the additional wages.
Didn't see anything particularly special in him at Bromley. Infact he was consistently beaten in the air.
It would certainly help produce a passing game, building from the back.
Watch this space ! He will be superb
With Cort and Morrison the likely starters, and Taylor on the bench, it's going to take an injury for him to even be named as a sub IMO.
Good to have him though. Another clever move by Powell.
...God help us.
How does it prove anything? We signed players on free transfer as well. Not concerned by the lack of signings at all as we brought in a squad last summer that will lead this club over the next few years.
I also wouldn't rule out him finishing the season as first choice alongside Morrison.
We've signed a former French youth international who was absolutely adored by his previous club (Southend) who is by all accounts technically very good, very good with the ball at his feet and very strong. It's only a year so whats the harm?
Dorian Dervite-Vaussoue has had a change of heart about the number 19 it seems, he will now wear the number 44 shirt instead (JS) #cafc
northstandsteve - "looked very poor v crawley"
Thats why I love this board.
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We may be skint and not able to buy added quality but at the same time I can't see Chris Powell signing utter cack just for the sake of making a signing - so in SCP I trust.
Let's hope he's f**king mean
Dorian ........ Dorian
To the tune of 'Quartermaster's Stores'
The `harm' is that this appears to be our limit at the moment with all the bollox going on in our boardroom at present so if you ain't got the intelligence to see it, well, thats your problem. Wake up and smell the coffee.
Nice one Draizetrain. But why don't you say what you really feel. :-)
Pritchard was free
But yeah - you're obviously right that you get what you pay for
Morrison wasn't wanted
Hamer was ignored at Reading
Oldham fans were delighted we signed Stephens
Maybe, just maybe, Chris Powell is pretty astute with his signings but just because we aren't flush with money doesn't mean we have no clout. There is no harm in signing him and I'm glad we did because, from what I've read, he is a talented player if he stays fit