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

[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher will look to sign a defender on loan ahead of Tuesday night’s match with Wealdstone.

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[BoyWonder2]

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher will look to sign a defender on loan ahead of Tuesday night’s match with Wealdstone.

The Shrimpers currently have just three centre-backs available for the National League clash at Roots Hall with Harry Taylor and Ollie Kensdale both still sidelined with injuries.
And Maher will aim to bolster his options if possible.

“It’s always tough but we will look to see if there’s someone to bring in to add to what we’ve got,” said Maher.

“It’s an area we’re a touch short in so if there is then we definitely will.”

Kensdale has missed the last two matches with a fractured cheekbone while Taylor has been out with a hamstring issue he suffered against Gateshead in early February.

“He’s (Taylor) doing some running with the medical team,” said Maher.

“That will continue this week and he’s getting closer.”

We are in talks with a couple of centre halfs at EFL clubs.

Also, a defender we have earmarked for the summer, we have looked at seeing if we can bring that forward, but not sure that one will happen.

 

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SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher will look to sign a defender on loan ahead of Tuesday night’s match with Wealdstone.

The Shrimpers currently have just three centre-backs available for the National League clash at Roots Hall with Harry Taylor and Ollie Kensdale both still sidelined with injuries.
And Maher will aim to bolster his options if possible.

“It’s always tough but we will look to see if there’s someone to bring in to add to what we’ve got,” said Maher.

“It’s an area we’re a touch short in so if there is then we definitely will.”

Kensdale has missed the last two matches with a fractured cheekbone while Taylor has been out with a hamstring issue he suffered against Gateshead in early February.

“He’s (Taylor) doing some running with the medical team,” said Maher.

“That will continue this week and he’s getting closer.”

That cut looked really nasty, so not surprised it is a fracture. Poor Kensdale, that must be really painful as well. Fingers crossed he recovers soon.

 

[Jmayhew32]

We are in talks with a couple of centre halfs at EFL clubs.

Also, a defender we have earmarked for the summer, we have looked at seeing if we can bring that forward, but not sure that one will happen.

From a lower league?

 

[Chrisb]

Definitely need cover for Ollie - thank goodness we are now able to bring in loanees without having to go cap in hand to the NL.

 

[Morty01]

Are we bringing anyone in

 

[Medway Blue]

Yep. We certainly need an experienced no.9 like McCallum and/or someone you can put your house on bagging 20 goals. Kabamba, Dinanga, or a punt on Pearce at Worthing?

Would love to see us go for Pearce if Worthing fail to win promotion. 33 goals in 33 appearances so far down there this season, and 24 in 46 last season. Only slight mark against him is he'll be 29 when next season starts, so probably in the latter half of his prime years.

 

[Medway Blue]

Are we bringing anyone in

They are trying.

 

[ColinMorrisWalksOnWater]

Be nice if we were, as the two chances Oldham have when they carved us open down the middle were avoidable with players used to playing CB.

By no means am I having a go at Demi, he's been brilliant over the last three games, but Saturday/Tuesday must be telling on him and I would prefer cover that is a genuine CB if we are able to get someone in.

 

[Petejames]

They are trying.

We are desperate so let’s hope they are trying hard

 

[Spenser]

Having 2 centre backs injured is not ideal but I don't think we are 'desperate'. We have proved many times this season that the players can adapt and play in various positions if necessary.

 

[The General]

It’s a shame that Brooklyn left when he did as there would have been plenty of game time for him during this period. I thought we dealt really well with the Alty attack last Tuesday and I think it helped they didn’t have loads of huge lumps and they tried to play football which worked for us with Ralph and Demi at the back. We may come unstuck against more “direct” sides.

 

[Pak Power]

Efe Sodje type loan would be nice

 

[NZamba Legend]

Efe Sodje type loan would be nice

A Nigerian who wears a hat?

 

[ColinMorrisWalksOnWater]

Looks like another unsuccessful day spent trying to get cover CB in.

(Desperately hoping this will tweek the nose of fate and one will be announced within minutes of putting this up!)

 

[GBJ]

We are desperate so let’s hope they are trying hard

Are we?

In our last 3 games we’ve played 3 playoff chasing teams & lost none whilst only conceding 3.

I’d say we’re in a precarious position, not a desperate one.

 

[GBJ]

Looks like another unsuccessful day spent trying to get cover CB in.

(Desperately hoping this will tweek the nose of fate and one will be announced within minutes of putting this up!)

Are you sure?

 

[CorkShrimper]

Looks like another unsuccessful day spent trying to get cover CB in.

(Desperately hoping this will tweek the nose of fate and one will be announced within minutes of putting this up!)

Woodman signs on loan from QPR!

 

[ColinMorrisWalksOnWater]

Looks like another unsuccessful day spent trying to get cover CB in.

(Desperately hoping this will tweek the nose of fate and one will be announced within minutes of putting this up!)

Woodman signs on loan from QPR!

It worked lol!

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Thread to discuss the Woodman signing is here