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Post by thesecondjack on May 26, 2016 20:08:06 GMT
Dunkley seems to think he dealt with turning the offer down professionally...
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Post by crosscountrymark on May 26, 2016 23:48:40 GMT
Alex Gudger is in Spain with ASGUK In La Nucia coaching on a youth tournament I presume, on Alex Gudger Twitter. Good news on Tom Sharpe resigning for the club, and hoping Alex Gudger will also sign up on his return from Spain. Dunkley has made his decision, so we move on and look for a replacement, its important Carl gets the best squad he can with the budget. We cannot afford to have a repeat of the Rowe, Mcdonald, type signings for next seasons as the league looks tougher than ever with Fylde going full time.
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Post by thesecondjack on May 27, 2016 0:16:09 GMT
Apparently Harrogate might be full time too. It's going to be super tough.
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Post by Tim Munslow on May 27, 2016 14:12:14 GMT
I had forgotten about Minihan (though I'd written him off if he's going to be Rochdale based) and Morris, Ologu, Webb and Ward-Cochrane as they were only bit-part players.
I never saw Ward-Cochrane play; Ologu deserves to be persevered with. Morris always seemed to give of his best when recalled and wasn't impressed with Webb.
Surely the new coach will have some say in who else we sign won't he?
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Post by Woodenose on May 27, 2016 16:43:42 GMT
Hednesford Town have signed Tristian Dunkley on a one year deal.Plus a quote from Tristian I spoke to my brother quite a bit about this offer and he told me that Hednesford are a good club and also a family one with people being very welcoming.
“I feel really happy to be at the club and I’m very much ready to get going now. Fans can expect edge of your seat football from me and someone who is ready to work hard and play well for the team.
“When it comes to positions I can play all across the front line either on the left or right and just like to attack defences.”
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Post by adycrean on May 27, 2016 19:41:52 GMT
I see Ethan Moore has signed for Gloucester
Was a decent player I seem to recall, but lacked a level of commitment
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Post by thesecondjack on May 27, 2016 20:23:17 GMT
You recall wrong from what I remember. He was okay, has scored plenty at lower levels, if they can get the best out of him, he could do well for them, but I won't count on it.
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Post by dcx on May 27, 2016 21:26:14 GMT
Hednesford putting a decent little side together, their budget is probably bigger than ours! Wonder if that's why Liam McDonald went there...
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Post by Mark on May 28, 2016 10:50:34 GMT
I'm still waiting to hear that we have signed someone other tha Hughes who is going to score goals. Goals win games.
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Post by Tim Munslow on May 28, 2016 10:52:27 GMT
Ethan Moore was top-scorer for Cinderford Town, who won the Southern League Division 1 (South & West) last season, but have now turned down promotion (presumably on the grounds that they couldn't afford it), so hence - I guess - his desire to no longer play at the same level. He was OK for us, but not physical enough for our league.
Cinderford's decision not to take promotion has resulted in Evesham being forced to play in the Northern Premier League Divison One, with trips "up North", not a decision they fancy I'm sure.
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Post by thesecondjack on May 28, 2016 13:21:52 GMT
Evesham have been done over - they'll be missing out on Hereford and Salisbury crowds, and the exposure those teams bring to the league.
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Post by auldreekie on May 28, 2016 13:27:08 GMT
You recall wrong from what I remember. He was okay, has scored plenty at lower levels, if they can get the best out of him, he could do well for them, but I won't count on it. I think the reference to "commitment" refers to off the pitch rather than on it. I think Ethan was struggling to attend training sessions for whatever reason and that was "the lack of commitment" referred to.
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Post by thatloudbloke on May 28, 2016 21:22:46 GMT
looks like Thomoldinio is going elsewhere according to tweet
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Post by thatloudbloke on May 28, 2016 21:25:30 GMT
found out more Wayne Thomas has advised manager Carl Heeley that he will not be staying at Worcester City next season.
Thomas, who was offered a deal by the club on an appearance basis has decided to pursue alternative options.
Speaking on the news of Thomas' departure, manager Carl Heeley said that "Wayne Thomas has had a huge influence on the squad and been an integral part of some great memories over the past couple of seasons. I consider Wayne to be a friend and on behalf of everyone at the club I would like to wish him well and sincerely thank him for his massive contribution."
In other squad news, Marius Ologu has also been invited back for pre-season, where further discussions on his future will take place.
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Post by thesecondjack on May 29, 2016 10:04:21 GMT
A shame about Wayne leaving, but with him getting on a bit and his back playing up, I don't think it would have been right to offer him a full contract. I wish him the best - we'll just have to point out to whoever he joins that he shouldn't be put on penalty duties - unless he's the keeper, then he'll probably do a job.
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Post by alwaysnextyear on May 29, 2016 11:34:22 GMT
Thommo has been generally very good for Worcester. He was a natural leader, always gave 100 %, always enjoyed the battle ( a bit too much at times ) , and was a great character to have in the team. A pay as you play offer was fair as Thommo was starting to miss matches with injury. He has been instrumental in keeping us up, and played a big part in our cup runs especially at Coventry and Scunthorpe. I wish him well.
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Post by Mark on May 29, 2016 15:59:03 GMT
Thommo has been generally very good for Worcester. He was a natural leader, always gave 100 %, always enjoyed the battle ( a bit too much at times ) , and was a great character to have in the team. A pay as you play offer was fair as Thommo was starting to miss matches with injury. He has been instrumental in keeping us up, and played a big part in our cup runs especially at Coventry and Scunthorpe. I wish him well. I agree 100%. Thanks Thommo
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Post by dcx on May 29, 2016 16:54:08 GMT
So this is where we are at the moment (updated 25th July):
Signed
Goalkeepers: Draper
Defenders: Weir Sharpe Hutchison Smith
Midfielders: Jackman Gater Waldron Batchelor English Geddes Fitzpatrick
Forwards: Hughes Perry Bates
Unconfirmed Morris
Released Vaughan (to Solihull Moors) Dunkley (to Hednesford Town) Gudger (to Brackley Town) Nti (to York City) Minihan (to Stockport County) Webb (to Rhyl FC) MacDonald (to Redditch United) Thomas (to Kidderminster Harriers) Ward-Cochrane (released) Nash (released) Burton (retired)
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Post by thesecondjack on May 29, 2016 17:21:19 GMT
Ward-Corchrane to be on the unconfirmed list too - I don't believe Thompson has signed, the article that was from has been rubbished by KHFC's new manager, so I think it might have been someone jumping the gun.
There's the start of a decent team, but I'd like to see us sign up another 3-4 players by this time next week. At least we'd be able to field a starting 11, and begin on the bench!
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Post by dcx on May 29, 2016 19:10:37 GMT
Ward-Corchrane to be on the unconfirmed list too - I don't believe Thompson has signed, the article that was from has been rubbished by KHFC's new manager, so I think it might have been someone jumping the gun. There's the start of a decent team, but I'd like to see us by Advertise"> sign up another 3-4 players by this time by Advertise"> next week. At least we'd be able to field a starting 11, and begin on the bench! Knew I would forget someone, cheers. Would like to see the kid play to be honest... I'm of the same view as you, in that I am keen to get moving in the market. At this time of year its like a buffet, and all the good stuff goes first! I'm concerned it's going to be a repeat of last season with a slow start to the season as a result of poor summer activity. A mistake we can ill afford to make again. Slightly off topic, but look at the money Salford City are chucking around, recently signed Michael Nottingham from Solihull (who aren't short of few quid), Fylde's captain and a lad from Southport. Expected of course, but scary none the less.
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Post by Mark on May 30, 2016 5:28:17 GMT
We need a goal scorer or two
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Post by Mark on May 30, 2016 5:29:14 GMT
We need a goal scorer or two
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Post by Tim Munslow on May 30, 2016 9:18:01 GMT
Michael Nottingham was the most impressive of all the Moors' players, and is destined for higher things I reckon.
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Post by geoffworcester on May 31, 2016 14:34:00 GMT
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Post by dcx on May 31, 2016 21:09:36 GMT
Carl almost sounds too relaxed...he must be almost certain these 2 or 3 players are going to come to WCFC if he is in no rush to get the contracts done imminently. No guarantees in football but I am sure CH knows that. Doesn't strike me that there is a massive race for these guys' signatures though...
Sounds like the Rhys Thompson deal is more or less done, he didn't deny it which he would have if there was no truth in it.
Talks about 2 or 3 players we were missing last year, so where would that be? I am guessing a creative midfielder, another goal poacher and perhaps another full back?
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Post by adycrean on Jun 2, 2016 8:07:42 GMT
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Post by alwaysnextyear on Jun 2, 2016 8:37:27 GMT
Two very good signings. Batchelor is exactly what we need, tough tackling and no nonsense. Geddes ? Wow ! A motivated and " on it " Sean is a tremendous player, as we all know. Delighted to see them join. Carl and Snapper are doing well with the signings.
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Post by thesecondjack on Jun 2, 2016 9:41:15 GMT
If we get him going, we know what he can do, could be a great signing. Lets hope we get Geddes circa November 2014, not November 2015.
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Post by auldreekie on Jun 2, 2016 10:35:24 GMT
Batchelor is exactly what we need, tough tackling and no nonsense. “ tough tackling and no nonsense” – music to my ears! Richard sounds like a great signing. Again, my friend Mr Google says that he was at the Birmingham City Academy but was released at 16. He had a two-year spell with Romulus FC before a short spell in Jamaica at the Montego Bay-based Seba United (now Montego Bay United) thanks to a first cousin (Norman “ Bigga” Foster) who was a player connected with the club and the club paid for him to travel from the UK to train with them. I am not sure if he got international clearance to play although he has family connections and is qualified to play for Jamaica. He suffered a cruciate ligament injury that prevented him playing for Leamington in their first season in National League North having played a big part getting them there. However, he returned fighting fit. He also had time with Hednesford Town and Chasetown.
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Post by citytoon on Jun 2, 2016 11:39:55 GMT
Batchelor is a great signing in my view- rate him and he is just what we need. As for Sean's return, I agree with thesecondjack. Let's hope he comes back with his form of November 2014, rather than November 2015. Would be great to see him back to his best again.
Squad's coming together nicely. Still feel we a short of a decent striker though.
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