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Triallists - Who Will We Sign? BigAlDevey   [ homedefenceuk.com ]   Thu 29-Jul-2010 10:27:34 authenticated user: BIGALDEVEY (id=8713) [ views 1472 ] [ return to index ] [ Message 133454, follow-up to none ] Well, now that Dobson's been to the bank and the embargo's lifted, as well as last night's forum representing an effective slap-down for all the naysayers (are you watching Tigerroar?), we can get back to the fun business of who we want to see pulling on a Boro shirt this coming season. So which of the new boys who've taken part in the friendlies so far do we think The Smurf might offer a contract to following the Wycombe game this Saturday? By my reckoning the candidates would be: Zephirin Conroy Wolleaston Challinor Robinson Benjamin Clarke McCollin Mclean Do correct me if I've got any of those wrong or missed anyone. It seems like Zephirin could be a shoo-in to fill the reserve keeper slot (particularly after that penalty save against Godalming) and everyone on here seems to think Conroy would be a fantastic acquisition and exactly what we need at right back. Also, with the new Swansea manager seeming to lose interest in Deano, we may not be down a striker after all... Thoughts? [ post follow-up ]

 

Triallists - Who Will We Sign? Trents  Thu 29-Jul-2010 10:38:09 authenticated user: TRENTS (id=553) [ views 1357 ] [ return to index ] [ Message 133456, follow-up to 133454 ] King seems to be very keen on Wolleaston who would be a great capture. The Zeppelin looks a deffo to challenge for the keepers shirt. Looks like we'll have a similar retricted size squad as per last season so not many will join. I'll be happy with those 2 and Conroy. Challinor would be a bonus but I'm guessing SH's pockets will already be at full stretch by then. [ post follow-up ]

 

Triallists - Who Will We Sign? jack63  Thu 29-Jul-2010 11:22:18 authenticated user: JACK63 (id=8159) [ views 1308 ] [ return to index ] [ Message 133457, follow-up to 133456 ] I believe Wolleaston is close to signing a deal. [ post follow-up ]

 

Triallists - Who Will We Sign? Bearded Avenger  Thu 29-Jul-2010 12:16:53 authenticated user: BEARDED AVENGER (id=2514) [ views 1269 ] [ return to index ] [ Message 133458, follow-up to 133457 ] It must be very difficult for a manager this tim eof the year. ALthugh it stikres me that as we currently have 4 strikers on contract and another 4-5 on trial that it's also difficult to give them enough time on the pitch, especially as they all pretty much look the same in terms of skill level, etc: Robinson Benjamin McCollin Mclean They all seem pretty interchangable. Personally, there are 3 contracted players (not naming names) I'd happily release because we have trialists who are better. Of all the trialists I think Challinor would be the best signing, so hopefully (a) he's still around and (b) we have the capacity to sign him. I'd be prpared to sacrifice an existing player to bring him in as he coul dbe oneo ofthe best players in the league at this level. Otherwise Zepherin, Conroy and Wolleastonseem obvious signings (if Conroy doesn't get an offer from elswhere that allows him to continue with his modelling career). I think we need a speedy winger, so Clarke and McCollin seem to most abley fill this role. I suppose if they don't get better offers and we have a full squad in place, some players may be willing to play on a non-contract basis. [edited by Bearded Avenger Thu Jul 29 12:21:41 2010] [edited by Bearded Avenger Thu Jul 29 12:23:52 2010] [ post follow-up ]

 

Triallists - Who Will We Sign? Boroblood  Thu 29-Jul-2010 12:52:38 authenticated user: BOROBLOOD (id=7807) [ views 1212 ] [ return to index ] [ Message 133460, follow-up to 133458 ] King has always spoken about two in, two out, which would really limit us, particularly with a reduced budget on last year. Not sure who the two are, apart from Robinson (GK), but that would mean Zepherin/or another keeper would have to be a must. Conroy is a definite and I would try and squeeze Wolleaston in as well. Much depends whether players are cheaper this year and King can get more for his money and if some players are willing to join on a pay as you play basis. A couple more might leave if they think they can get regular football elsewhere (eg Thomas, Sacha, Robbo etc). I haven't seen Challinor play but he sounds like he could be a great addition if we had the finances. [edited by Boroblood Thu Jul 29 12:53:48 2010] [ post follow-up ]

 

Triallists - Who Will We Sign? Bearded Avenger  Thu 29-Jul-2010 18:21:36 authenticated user: BEARDED AVENGER (id=2514) [ views 1019 ] [ return to index ] [ Message 133462, follow-up to 133460 ] I'd suggest that the two out doesn't include Robinson, but is a refernce to the remaining squad - ie if we get in trialist who impress more than a couple of existing contracted players then they'll get released. Suspect that a striker, a midfielder and a defender are under threat. A couple of existing players have played very little... although got the impression that Robinson, for instance, has been injured due to the warming up he's been doing differing from other subs. [edited by Bearded Avenger Thu Jul 29 18:26:57 2010] [ post follow-up ]

 

Triallists - Who Will We Sign? Boro  Thu 29-Jul-2010 12:49:21 authenticated user: BORO (id=6320) [ views 1221 ] [ return to index ] [ Message 133459, follow-up to 133458 ] Jean-Zephirin: Made a mistake against Reading for the goal but otherwise has been quite good. Plus we need a back up keeper for Jordan. Challinor: We have some very good midfielders already but after just one game against AFC Wimbledon you can see he is a class act. Robinson: Needs to lose a bit of weight but has looked very good with the ball at his feet and still has a lot of pace. Been very impressed with him so far. Conroy: Good player. Get a tackle in and gets the ball out of danger. Another option at right back which for me is the only place we needed some cover. Benjamin (Might be worth another look) McCollin (Got better players in his positions) Clarke (Worth another look) Wolleaston (If we could get Challinor then not needed) Mclean (?) [ post follow-up ]

 

Triallists - Who Will We Sign? eddienewton  Thu 29-Jul-2010 16:00:12 authenticated user: EDDIENEWTON (id=9341) [ views 1103 ] [ return to index ] [ Message 133461, follow-up to 133459 ] what about binns has he signed? Then dont need clarke or mcollin [ post follow-up ]

 

Triallists - Who Will We Sign? Bearded Avenger  Thu 29-Jul-2010 18:24:38 authenticated user: BEARDED AVENGER (id=2514) [ views 1043 ] [ return to index ] [ Message 133463, follow-up to 133461 ] Is Binns injured or what?? However, ignoring him I would suggest that McCollin is more versatile. He can play on the wing, but also up front. And we lacked wingers last season (Price not performing, Ciardini not being played there, Braham-Barrett gets forward well but his final ball/shot are why he's not playing at a higher level). [ post follow-up ]

 

Triallists - Who Will We Sign? eddienewton  Thu 29-Jul-2010 18:48:23 authenticated user: EDDIENEWTON (id=9341) [ views 1030 ] [ return to index ] [ Message 133464, follow-up to 133463 ] no one seems to know about binns. He is on the player profiles list though [ post follow-up ]

 

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