Blues still in advanced talks with trio of targets

[rigsby]

I'd have looked to sign someone last January who we could begin bedding in and developing, like Tilly did with Mark Bentley.

I'd look to initially play them as a squad player so off the subs bench and/or in wide midfield (as Sturrock did with the man he may be replacing, and as Ricky Duncan did with Dru Yearwood) so that it's an easier transition.

But we did not know what division we would be in or that Lenny would be wanted by Sheff U. The question is what would you do at present, without knowing if Lenny will definitely be with us come September.

 

[Magnum PI]

But we did not know what division we would be in or that Lenny would be wanted by Sheff U. The question is what would you do at present, without knowing if Lenny will definitely be with us come September.

I guess that's why they pay him the big bucks.

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

We don't want kids on loan thanks. We've plenty of our own who are ready for the first team squad. The only reason to sign anyone at all in any position is if we can get some quality to improve on what we have, not help fund / train other clubs' yoofs.

You speaketh truth, wise one.

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

Interesting. We are probably talking to players who have more than one offer ..... but as the clock ticks away it is possible that clubs look to other targets. I have not seen many players coming down a division so far (other that Kightly, Turner and Beckford) so perhaps there is still plenty of time and options for Browny to consider.

 

[Tommy2holes]

Not one of the names I have heard.

So What have you heard?

 

[Harry Bullocks]

Pray tell.........:raspberry:

 

[Jasrod]

So my first ever post and this is a complete guess based on what has been said about the wow signing but what about Paul McShane. One year left on his contract. Was signed by Brown whilst he was at Hull. Only played 30 times for Reading last season and they are looking to bring in a central defender themselves.

 

[RHB]

So my first ever post and this is a complete guess based on what has been said about the wow signing but what about Paul McShane. One year left on his contract. Was signed by Brown whilst he was at Hull. Only played 30 times for Reading last season and they are looking to bring in a central defender themselves.

And a good one to start with Jasrod. We have been lucky with ex Reading boys before, so who knows?

 

[Angell Delight]

So my first ever post and this is a complete guess based on what has been said about the wow signing but what about Paul McShane. One year left on his contract. Was signed by Brown whilst he was at Hull. Only played 30 times for Reading last season and they are looking to bring in a central defender themselves.

I would suggest that another "marque signing" at CB would be unlikely given that Ferdinand and Turner are already here. More likely a cheaper CB option for us with the "wow" target being either a CM or FW (and more likely a midfielder as that's where we desperately need to strengthen). Spending big wages on another CB would be crazy in my book....

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

McShane is Irish and was at Hull with Brown, so he would certainly fit the usual mould. At 31 he's a decent age. Wages would be the stumbling block though I would think, and that's if he's even available

 

[geoffmundo]

Am I alone in being quite happy to find out who the targets are once they are long way down the path to signing, rather than speculate and announce to others our interest on social media...?

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Am I alone in being quite happy to find out who the targets are once they are long way down the path to signing, rather than speculate and announce to others our interest on social media...?

You're not alone. I don't know about the others but I'm just indulging in some pointless speculation in a vain attempt to gloss over the total lack of footie action in the close season

 

[geoffmundo]

You're not alone. I don't know about the others but I'm just indulging in some pointless speculation in a vain attempt to gloss over the total lack of footie action in the close season

Phew, I'm glad I'm not the only one. Although I do have a tendency to keep checking Chris Phillip's twitter feed on a regular basis in the hope of 'breaking news'!

 

[RHB]

Phew, I'm glad I'm not the only one. Although I do have a tendency to keep checking Chris Phillip's twitter feed on a regular basis in the hope of 'breaking news'!

More chance of breaking wind at the moment.

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

More chance of breaking wind at the moment.

To be fair, the club have brought a fair amount of players in the last 2 or 3 seasons. Perhaps we are becoming a bit spoiled - which is something I never thought I'd say as a Southend fan!

 

[kentblues]

So we have a mightily impressive 18 year old French striker named Amadou on trial. PB very impressed so far.
Given the claimed love of young exceptionally malnourished strikers on here I am somewhat surprised at the apparent, and inexplicable, lack of excitement..

 

[united we stand]

Thanks s because he/she isn't posting .
continental ( therefore good) young ( therefore good) hungry ( therefore good) , none of us have seen them ( therefore very good). What is there not to like ?

we are going up , WE ARE GOING UP

 

[RobM]

So we have a mightily impressive 18 year old French striker named Amadou on trial. PB very impressed so far.
Given the claimed love of young exceptionally malnourished strikers on here I am somewhat surprised at the apparent, and inexplicable, lack of excitement..

A....Ma...dou dou dou

 

[tommy tucker]

the French striker was quite impressive very speedy and a good target man .Missed a couple of sitters but won most things in the air . Worth another look in my view .

 

[Floval Flyer]

Amadou Soumah? Reims striker... 18 years old

http://formation.stade-de-reims.com/les-equipes/u19-nationaux/