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An intriguing project. Needs "calmness, clarity and composure" in his game in my opinion. Often far too "aggressive" / zealous in trying to win the ball. Decision-making is an area for improvement in knowing when to engage / push up / drop-off etc. Nice lad.
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RB. Palmer can play there, and Dyer COULD play there if you are *really* short, but we need some competition for JT in my opinion. No surprise that "Denzel A" is still on trial; I'd imagine PW is still looking for a RB.
Where else do you think Torquay need to recruit?
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#SalisburyFC mean business. Underestimate these at your peril, I'd say.
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Another CF definitely, creative #10 and 1/2 CB. Closer to relegation than the top 7, yet I back the squad to have more than enough to adjust to L1 well in the first season back. I think #PVFC fans would be happy with 12th-18th. Would represent a good first year back IMHO.
What more do Vale need to do and where does the current squad finish?
Hardly #MysticJoe, but confirmed transfer as per my piece ✅️
Kyran Lofthouse has joined Burton Albion on a 2-year deal, plus one-year option from Barnsley. Welcome back, Lofty. #TheBrewers
Oh, #RAFC ain't messing about in the league this year... I thought we'd see Amantchi go on loan somewhere after they signed Stuttle, and imagine he'd have had a fair bit of interest. Dieseruvwe, Rodney + Amantchi is strong depth for Dale. 🔹️Nice work, Dale.
Levi loaned in! 💙 We are delighted to announce the arrival of Levi Amantchi from Walsall 🙌 The 24-year-old joins the club on a deal until January ✍️ #rafc
A big #9 for Barham to play off. A tall + physical CM. A LB to provide competition for HB if possible. I'd look at: - Neo Dobson (loan) - Solomon Nwaboukei - Chi Ezennolim
What else do chelmsford need if we want to go up? And player suggestions
Finding a Danny Rowe Mk2. Not an easy task. If you want to be hugely ambitious, I'd be testing the waters with offer for Omar Bogle (fee). Realistically, I'd ask York City for a season long loan for Josh Stones if he's surplus.
Who should Fylde sign as their no.9 to finally replace Danny Rowe?
#Notts still 3/4 light for me. Definitely a CF; irrespective of the fact Jatta goes / stays. I'd like to see them add a back-up GK in line with their own promise of 3 GK's. I think they could do with a quality LWB to allow JJ to be used higher up.
Additions that Notts need to make in the remaining month and a bit of the transfer window?
Interesting one @ #PUFC. What I expected to happen during the summer has happened. What I wanted to happen has not. I get the total commitment to "find future re-sale value players", but 2 or 3 experienced heads in this side would TRANSFORM it immensely I feel. Mid-table.
What do you think Peterborough will be like this year?@OffTheLineBlog
I'm always cautious with sides like #ECFC; so reliant on loans. A risky game to play. Financial struggles, too. Propensity to strengthen likely lower than the majority of sides. Aim for club like City in L1 is always just to stay up. Goals, GC popularity and depth an issue.
Prediction for Exeter in League 1 this season? A lot of people have got us down as one of the favourites for relegation.
Couple of players that I'm excited - or rather intrigued - to see: Jed Meerholz Kairo Mitchell Arjan Raikhy Reiss McNally Kieron Evans Casey Pettit Regan Linney Omar Mussa Sam Austin Kane Crichlow Max Kinsey
What signings are you most looking forward to see if they perform at their new teams in the NL?
Delighted for @stefanmols to get a higher move; I've been banging the drum for him for ages. #TamworthFC will be fine. Think it may take a while to get going with Creaney having left. Peaks = 🐐 I'd say 15g/a is a decent target for starters (~5g/~10a). Could easily do more.
Now with stefen mols now at Tamworth how will he and Tamworth do this season and how many goals and assists can u see stefen getting this season?
Hamon Thomas - Dyer - Dreyer - Foulston Worthington - Sonny Young- Dennis - Morgan Cooke #TUFC 💛
Predict paul wottons lineup for the first game at home against enfield?
Jed Meerholz 🌠 A very intelligent player with such a lovely temperament. Wand of a left-foot. Composed on the ball. Record of Bristol City youngsters is good in the NL; often translate well to league. Expect big things.
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Not surprised, yet equally it's not a needle-shifter for me. A lot of "ticks" against him in terms of agility, able with his feet + quick off his line. Not big enough to dominant aerial situations; nor the frame. Funnily enough, Buse was my pick in my piece.
Will Buse has been on trial with us for the last two games. Would he be another good addition for Salisbury ?
Oof, tough one! This is my first attempt, @tomhwilliams23. Will have a sit down over a coffee later and have more of a think.
NLS XI v NLN XI - 1 player from each team max!
What do we reckon, guys? A) Keep it as it is with a "Prediction Week", and have the L1 and L2 1-24's on w/c. 4th. B) Bring them to you before the start of the season next Friday. I'll try my best whatever ⬇️
Would it not make more sense, to get L1 & L2 predictions out before the season starts next Friday?
Not at all, JGLT. Even better #WWFC fans - I was fortunate to be able to have an interview with The Ivorian King 🇨🇮👑- as well as the now ex-Chairboy @JasperPattenden - as part of the book in detailing their journeys. A pleasure to shine a light on their careers 🙌
Not read it yet, but presuming it was too late for Richard Kone?