Transfer News and Gossip Transfer Rumours Thread 2023-24 (Part 2 - Back in Business. Oh no we’re not)

[MikeLapper]

Any ‘ITKs’ aware of whether we like Mancini? He’d be a dream signing for the summer.

 

[BILLERICAY BLUE]

Hi everyone. Here’s my recruitment document I’ve been working on. It’s a long read, but I’ve put shortcuts at the top of the page to take you straight to each position that I’ve written about to make it easier to navigate through, so people can keep going in and out of it instead of reading all of it at once! Thanks.

Southend United Recruitment Plan – January 2024

Links to headings: Goalkeeper suggestions Left-Sided Centre-Back suggestions Right Wing-Back suggestions Left-Sided Central-Midfielder suggestions Centre-Forward suggestions Second-Striker suggesti…

shrimperstats.data.blog

Great stuff, top quality as always

 

[BoyWonder2]

Any ‘ITKs’ aware of whether we like Mancini? He’d be a dream signing for the summer.

Pretty certain everyone that has seen him likes him. Whether he is attainable is another thing altogether.

 

[ShrimperStats]

For Gus backup (and bridge) , did you look at wide mids / wingers that are capable at tracking back rather than defenders?

For the GSM back-up options I only looked for right wing-backs, as I wanted them to be able to defend as a situational right-back for if we press Bridge higher up the pitch, which would leave us with a back four.

And I didn’t specifically look for Bridge back-ups, as I think that Bridge, Ralph and a LCB who can also cover LWB would give us enough depth.

 

[ShrimperStats]

Would love to see you do some work with the club going forward. Fantastic as always.

Cheers mate, really appreciate that! Let’s see what happens!

Great stuff, top quality as always

Thank you mate!

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

For the GSM back-up options I only looked for right wing-backs, as I wanted them to be able to defend as a situational right-back for if we press Bridge higher up the pitch, which would leave us with a back four.

And I didn’t specifically look for Bridge back-ups, as I think that Bridge, Ralph and a LCB who can also cover LWB would give us enough depth.

I think you rate Vilhete higher than I do but I think a Bridge back-up would be top of my list now.

Whilst we could go Ralph at LWB it does alter our balance. Plus I think I’d rather go for the attacking cover as I’m comfortable with some of our defensive alternatives if trying to see out a game (Demi, Ralph, Taylor etc) but if we’re chasing a game I think we’re short of attacking options from the bench.

I’m not sure if that’s the role they envisaged Shiloh Remy in.

ps have you stats on Jaden Crowhurst - how would he rate as a potential Gus back-up?

 

[Blues ‘n’ twos]

Hi everyone. Here’s my recruitment document I’ve been working on. It’s a long read, but I’ve put shortcuts at the top of the page to take you straight to each position that I’ve written about to make it easier to navigate through, so people can keep going in and out of it instead of reading all of it at once! Thanks.

Southend United Recruitment Plan – January 2024

Links to headings: Goalkeeper suggestions Left-Sided Centre-Back suggestions Right Wing-Back suggestions Left-Sided Central-Midfielder suggestions Centre-Forward suggestions Second-Striker suggesti…

shrimperstats.data.blog

Nice work

 

[Morty01]

Has sandat gone back?

 

[Callumturner22]

Has sandat gone back?

He was training today so no

 

[ShrimperStats]

Nice work

Thanks mate!

I think you rate Vilhete higher than I do but I think a Bridge back-up would be top of my list now.

Whilst we could go Ralph at LWB it does alter our balance. Plus I think I’d rather go for the attacking cover as I’m comfortable with some of our defensive alternatives if trying to see out a game (Demi, Ralph, Taylor etc) but if we’re chasing a game I think we’re short of attacking options from the bench.

I’m not sure if that’s the role they envisaged Shiloh Remy in.

ps have you stats on Jaden Crowhurst - how would he rate as a potential Gus back-up?

Tbh, the reason I didn't look for a Bridge back-up is because I don't think it's sensible to have someone who can only play in one position covering him when his place in the squad is so secure. For me, it makes more sense to bring in a LCB who can cover Ralph, and if Bridge was unavailable we could move Ralph to LWB. If this LCB can also cover LWB, then even better! As I mentioned in my recruitment document, I do think we have enough depth to cover LCB, but nobody can replicate what Ralph gives us in the final-third, which has knock-on effects for Bridge and Fonguck. I understand that we don't have a like-for-like cover for Bridge either, but I see LCB cover as more of a priority, as Bridge will typically play more matches than Ralph across a whole season.

And unfortunately I only have access to data down to NL N/S level, so can't see anything for Crowhurst.

 

[yogi bear up the cagire]

In the anguish concerning the postponement of today's game new signing have rather taken a back seat. Suddenly, I thought we could all be cheered after not getting our Saturday afternoon football fix by news of another signing.

 

[Bearded Shrimper]

out of interest Mr Stats, do you pay for the data for work or a hobby?

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

ah I had a notification that I had a post deleted but had no details on what one or why - guess it was one asking about the no10 role?

You received a notification with a message on it. That all mentions were deleted should also give you a hint. Please can we keep schtum on that subject for the time being. Thanks

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

In the anguish concerning the postponement of today's game new signing have rather taken a back seat. Suddenly, I thought we could all be cheered after not getting our Saturday afternoon football fix by news of another signing.

You received a notification with a message on it. That all mentions were deleted should also give you a hint. Please can we keep schtum on that subject for the time being. Thanks

Please note above. You were sent a notification - no mentions remaining is a pretty clear hint folks please!

 

[Morty01]

Imagine transfer rumours and gossip on a transfer rumours and gossip thread. Can't be having that can we lads

 

[yogi bear up the cagire]

Imagine transfer rumours and gossip on a transfer rumours and gossip thread. Can't be having that can we lads

Certainly not. Especially if a situation is not yet resolved and negotiations may be at a sensitive stage. Careless talk can cost lives........or, at least, the possible loss of a hoped for new signing.

 

[CaptainSmudger]

Hi everyone. Here’s my recruitment document I’ve been working on. It’s a long read, but I’ve put shortcuts at the top of the page to take you straight to each position that I’ve written about to make it easier to navigate through, so people can keep going in and out of it instead of reading all of it at once! Thanks.

Southend United Recruitment Plan – January 2024

Links to headings: Goalkeeper suggestions Left-Sided Centre-Back suggestions Right Wing-Back suggestions Left-Sided Central-Midfielder suggestions Centre-Forward suggestions Second-Striker suggesti…

shrimperstats.data.blog

Brilliant !, Well Done @ShrimperStats Excellent piece of work, very time consuming, a great read and reference tool.

 

[leeblue]

@ShrimperStats is beyond elite.
Essential follow on twitter
Brings the depth of analysis you can just paw over for ages and learn some of the nuances of the plan set out by the three amigos. Then he'll tell you how the players are contributing to said plan. And then he'll point out statistically how new/potential signings will fit in.
Masterful

 

[ShrimperStats]

Brilliant !, Well Done @ShrimperStats Excellent piece of work, very time consuming, a great read and reference tool.

@ShrimperStats is beyond elite.
Essential follow on twitter
Brings the depth of analysis you can just paw over for ages and learn some of the nuances of the plan set out by the three amigos. Then he'll tell you how the players are contributing to said plan. And then he'll point out statistically how new/potential signings will fit in.
Masterful

Thank you!

 

[ShrimperStats]

out of interest Mr Stats, do you pay for the data for work or a hobby?

It’s a hobby at the moment which I’m hoping will lead to some proper work at some point!