Transfer News and Gossip Danny Waldron Signs

[leeblue]

Nice to be positive, innit.

Still so odd talking football and not if the water has been cut off

 

[Lincoln Shrimp]

I was interested to learn that Waldron was only converted to a centre forward in 2021 whilst at Alvechurch. Before that, he was playing as a winger. That might explain why it's taken him a little while longer to reach the National League as it does take a little while to adapt to a new position.
He seems to have all the attributes needed to succeed. His biggest battle may well be getting up to speed fitness wise. However, after a proper pre-season he should be flying come our opening game in August.

 

[ColinMorrisWalksOnWater]

Interesting that both cards and Waldron have previously played as wingers earlier in their career.

We should have pace in abundance when they come together as a front pairing.

 

[fredheim_holm]

I was interested to learn that Waldron was only converted to a centre forward in 2021 whilst at Alvechurch. Before that, he was playing as a winger. That might explain why it's taken him a little while longer to reach the National League as it does take a little while to adapt to a new position.
He seems to have all the attributes needed to succeed. His biggest battle may well be getting up to speed fitness wise. However, after a proper pre-season he should be flying come our opening game in August.

That does go some way to explaining his late blooming journey, but it does seem funny how long it took his managers to notice what people describe as a “natural goalscorer”.

 

[Tampa Blue]

He hasn’t even played yet but I already have huge admiration for him.

it takes a brave and confident person to give up his job, move away from home, friends and family to follow a dream at 27 years old.

Really hope this works out for both him and us.

 

[graingerroad54]

He hasn’t even played yet but I already have huge admiration for him.

it takes a brave and confident person to give up his job, move away from home, friends and family to follow a dream at 27 years old.

Really hope this works out for both him and us.

Anyone know what his job was?

 

[CorkShrimper]

Anyone know what his job was?

Believe it was mentioned he worked in finance.

 

[PIERS]

Well being nearer London won’t hurt, post football career

 

[OldWilliam]

Anyone know what his job was?

Anyone know what his dream is?

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

I was interested to learn that Waldron was only converted to a centre forward in 2021 whilst at Alvechurch. Before that, he was playing as a winger. That might explain why it's taken him a little while longer to reach the National League

Interesting. As you say that may well explain why he’s taken so long to emerge and makes him a more intriguing prospect.

David Crown converted late in his career from winger to centre forward - I’d take his Southend career thank you very much!

 

[rigsby]

Believe it was mentioned he worked in finance.

So did Nile Ranger

 

[Ninja]

Anyone know what his dream is?

To play for Southend United

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Anyone know what his dream is?

World peace

 

[PrawNZ]

Interesting. As you say that may well explain why he’s taken so long to emerge and makes him a more intriguing prospect.

David Crown converted late in his career from winger to centre forward - I’d take his Southend career thank you very much!

Plus Crowny's an accountant / business owner. Could point him in right direction or even hire part time!

 

[Dave Smiths Love Child]

Just an 18 month contract, recent deals have been 2 & 1/2 years

Works both ways, if he doesnt cut the mustard then we dont have player on long term contract
However if the goal machine, and still in NL, he can move onto better things
Would think both parties are happy, end of the day we dont know how the new owners will be in 18 months

 

[geoffmundo]

Believe it was mentioned he worked in finance.

Great, he can do the accounts then!

 

[Firestorm]

his linkedin profile has him as an IFA Administrator at AFH Wealth Management, he joined June 22 , there is nothing listed after he left UNI in 2017

 

[Blues Brother]

I assume he won’t be asked to work his notice period with them.

 

[SS9_Shrimper]

Believe it was mentioned he worked in finance.

He's an IFA administrator. Basicllay processes applications from finacial advisors.

Have been for jobs in this sector before I started in mortgages. Usual pay of 25k outside of London. If he was training to be an IFA alongside this he could hope to earn 80-100k when qualified.

So realistically, assuming his Linkedin is up-to-date, he has probably doubled his basic salary coming here (not taking in to account his part-time footbal salary from Rushall).

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

Is it me? Should there be a limit as to quite how much "delving" into a player's background is undertaken?

Quite possibly me just showing my age.

Anyway, here is an article from the Non-League paper to consider.