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Post by wateryblue on Jun 28, 2014 7:04:54 GMT
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Post by pirateer on Jun 28, 2014 7:15:26 GMT
Even within this story they discount our "bid", it seems like our name is being linked with anyone looking to move at the moment!
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Post by GasMacc1 on Jun 28, 2014 8:17:51 GMT
“Adam had an offer from Stevenage, which he rejected, and Bristol Rovers and Nuneaton have also made bids for him.
But Bristol Rovers probably isn’t a realistic move for him and I don’t think Nuneaton’s offer matches our valuation of him.”
I'm intrigued by the use of the word "realistic". Why would Bristol Rovers not be a realistic move for him? Is geography a factor after all? Is there something in that sentence that explains one of the barriers for players moving to us?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2014 8:37:50 GMT
“Adam had an offer from Stevenage, which he rejected, and Bristol Rovers and Nuneaton have also made bids for him. But Bristol Rovers probably isn’t a realistic move for him and I don’t think Nuneaton’s offer matches our valuation of him.” I'm intrigued by the use of the word "realistic". Why would Bristol Rovers not be a realistic move for him? Is geography a factor after all? Is there something in that sentence that explains one of the barriers for players moving to us? it could be geography lets face it that is sometimes a reason why players wont move long distance,he may also be part time and wants to stay that way[he turned down stevenage]? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2014 11:02:59 GMT
“Adam had an offer from Stevenage, which he rejected, and Bristol Rovers and Nuneaton have also made bids for him. But Bristol Rovers probably isn’t a realistic move for him and I don’t think Nuneaton’s offer matches our valuation of him.” I'm intrigued by the use of the word "realistic". Why would Bristol Rovers not be a realistic move for him? Is geography a factor after all? Is there something in that sentence that explains one of the barriers for players moving to us? it could be geography lets face it that is sometimes a reason why players wont move long distance,he may also be part time and wants to stay that way[he turned down stevenage]? Possibly the small wages and length of contract? (He's a good player IMHO too). |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2014 11:25:30 GMT
Just in case he does sign, here's a bit of background info on him...
A former Norwich City academy player. Following his release from Norwich City he joined Cambridge United where he scored 11 goals from 21 starts (38 sub apps) at Conference Premier level. He then joined Cambridge City during the 11/12 season and has enjoyed some good form for the club scoring a total of 69 goals from 82 appearances, including 44 goals in 40 games during the 13/14 season. Cambridge City boss Gary Roberts said: “He’s a diminutive player, he has good movement, great natural control and the ability to take a man on. You never expect these sort of numbers (of goals), you expect him to do well, that’s why we signed him, but perhaps he just needed that little drop down from the Conference in order to blossom.” Former Brentford striker Roberts added: “I’ve seen a lot worse players than Adam play league football, it’s really up to him now how he wants to keep progressing.”
5 goals in one game:
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2014 11:31:04 GMT
Played against St Albans in the Southern Premier play off and got shut out by a less than mobile defence.
I would ignore the goals at that level when comparing to league football, I watched a lot of games at St Albans last season and some if the defending by teams was comical. Does not mean he cannot progress, I guess anyone can, but its not something to be jumping up and down about as gashead.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2014 11:40:23 GMT
Played against St Albans in the Southern Premier play off and got shut out by a less than mobile defence. I would ignore the goals at that level when comparing to league football, I watched a lot of games at St Albans last season and some if the defending by teams was comical. Does not mean he cannot progress, I guess anyone can, but its not something to be jumping up and down about as gashead. Oldie, there is absolutely nothing to be jumping up and down about as a gashead. Nothing at all. Also, we're not a league club anymore anyway and he has scored goals previously at the level we are currently at (11 in 21 starts) and has reportedly improved as a player from playing regular games. If we created chances, he looks a decent finisher to me. |
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Post by GasMacc1 on Jun 28, 2014 12:35:40 GMT
Thanks Wes. I enjoyed the video of Cambridge City v Bashley, and was very impressed with the passing style of Cambridge City, albeit against an outclassed Bashley.
I had to resort to Wikipedia to discover that Bashley is on the edge of the New Forest / Hampshire. And they finished bottom of the Southern League Premier.
Thinking about our non-League status, and to corrupt ITV's World Cup slogan: "Brace yourself, it's going to be educational"!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2014 13:10:15 GMT
Thanks Wes. I enjoyed the video of Cambridge City v Bashley, and was very impressed with the passing style of Cambridge City, albeit against an outclassed Bashley. I had to resort to Wikipedia to discover that Bashley is on the edge of the New Forest / Hampshire. And they finished bottom of the Southern League Premier. Thinking about our non-League status, and to corrupt ITV's World Cup slogan: "Brace yourself, it's going to be educational"! Bashley were in complete disarray last season, could not pay players etc Wes. John Frendo scored more than Marriott last season in all competitions, and was Southern Premier Golden Boot winner the season before with well over 40 goals. League or non league, context and all that |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2014 13:20:56 GMT
Thanks Wes. I enjoyed the video of Cambridge City v Bashley, and was very impressed with the passing style of Cambridge City, albeit against an outclassed Bashley. I had to resort to Wikipedia to discover that Bashley is on the edge of the New Forest / Hampshire. And they finished bottom of the Southern League Premier. Thinking about our non-League status, and to corrupt ITV's World Cup slogan: "Brace yourself, it's going to be educational"! Bashley were in complete disarray last season, could not pay players etc Wes. John Frendo scored more than Marriott last season in all competitions, and was Southern Premier Golden Boot winner the season before with well over 40 goals. League or non league, context and all that It's not all about the goal records for me, it's about general play and having the potential to step up. From the little I've seen he has a decent touch, holds the ball up quite well for a smaller guy, can link midfield and attack, can play off the shoulder and looks a decent finisher. He reminds me a bit of Cureton. He is also regarded as a better player now than when he was last at this level too, and was said to be unlucky to be released by Cambridge United at the time. Two good finishes Two Goals |
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Post by Westcountry Gas on Jun 28, 2014 13:26:44 GMT
When i first read the article i thought he was a targetman to replace Harrold, but after reading the reports and see the videos he seems similar to Jamie White. Could it be that Brunt is going and DC only wants 1 targetman & 1 goalscoer (Marriott)?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2014 13:36:31 GMT
When i first read the article i thought he was a targetman to replace Harrold, but after reading the reports and see the videos he seems similar to Jamie White. Could it be that Brunt is going and DC only wants 1 targetman & 1 goalscoer (Marriott)? I'm not convinced by White's ability to stay injury free, so i would be looking to bring in another player of a similar ilk, providing there is enough in the budget for the attacking midfielders and other reinforcements needed. I'm also not convinced by Brunt's ability to stay injury free, so I would be looking to sign a 'targetman' type (possibly on loan if he gets injured) to give us options, hence previously mentioning Dan Taylor (Spennymoor Town, ex Newcastle/Oldham) and Dumebi Dumaka (Heybridge Swifts) as potential trialists. |
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Post by Lambert's Right Boot on Jul 8, 2014 18:07:10 GMT
Just signed for Stevenage:-
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2014 19:45:42 GMT
I'm intrigued by the use of the word "realistic". Why would Bristol Rovers not be a realistic move for him? Is geography a factor after all? Is there something in that sentence that explains one of the barriers for players moving to us? Because we're s**t? |
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Post by lincolnfan on Jul 9, 2014 0:18:28 GMT
I cannot comment on your club but as a general rule I think you'll find players will generally go for a Football League option over a Conference option if it is available. I don't think it reflects on your particular club but I do believe there is a built in aversion to having Conference on the CV if it can be avoided.
Geography is certainly a matter for some players with families, kids at school etc. Definitely. I am not sure whether this is built in to make believe games on FIFA and Football Manager. Last season Luton tried to sign a gifted player from "oop North" and while he wanted to take the opportunity Mrs Footballer did not because she has an excellent job and earns more than he does. It made sense to HIM for football reasons but made no sense to HER for family unit reasons. Transfer did not happen and I sort of understand that.
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Post by Ilfracombe Gas on Jul 9, 2014 8:05:28 GMT
With the club only being understandably, able to offer 1 year contracts, I cant see many players with families going through the cost of relocating to Bristol.
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Post by mehewmagic on Jul 9, 2014 8:59:18 GMT
With the club only being understandably, able to offer 1 year contracts, I cant see many players with families going through the cost of relocating to Bristol. yes. and what the Impsfan wrote was excellent. even worse is trying to get a player from an area with cheap housing to move to bristol. A few in the past have been shocked at how their quality of life has gone down by having to pay silly prices for shoeboxes and/or living in the dirty, noisy bits of the City. |
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Post by mehewmagic on Jul 9, 2014 9:00:38 GMT
Just signed for Stevenage:- hmmm. things have changed since Barry hayles. |
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Post by chrissyg58 on Jul 9, 2014 15:45:38 GMT
Signed for Stevenage today
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