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

[Fairport]

I watch a fair amount of NLS football and overall IMO there is a sizable gap between that division and the National League. However, if you could sign the best player from each team in the NLS then you would have a decent side. I am sure we all have faith in John Still and his network to suss out the gems.

 

[Westcliff Shrimper]

Oh absolutely, but by all accounts, Gard is totally ripping trees up at Tonbridge. That's why I'm keen that he be given that chance. Ok, it is only Tonbridge (without meaning any disrespect) but he should be bursting with confidence and at pretty good fitness levels.

And as we all know, he's a great lad who fits in well in a dressing room and knows nearly all of the squad.

Speaking also of Jayden Crowhurst, he only left because the club couldn't offer him a contract due to the embargo. Wouldn't surprise me to see players like him return so we can finally get the "B" team going under Benno and JD.

 

[meerkat54]

Wouldn’t be surprised if he returns to Barrow, seems like they loved him there

My guess he will go back to Stevenage.

 

[Morty01]

Any eyes expected anytime soon?

 

[JD]

My guess he will go back to Stevenage.

He’s hardly played there since joining them on loan.
as already hinted, he’s going to a league two team, struggling at the bottom (reading between the lines) of @Sensei Phil post.

 

[Richard Hearn]

he’s going to a league two team, struggling at the bottom as already hinted, (reading between the lines) of @Sensei Phil post.

Col Ewe it is then.

 

[danbowen]

He’s hardly played there since joining them on loan.
as already hinted, he’s going to a league two team, struggling at the bottom (reading between the lines) of @Sensei Phil post.

technically it doesnt have to be a bottom of league two team, it could be a team in NLN, NLS, NL who we have played twice already, or towards the bottom of L1 if we got promoted or someone currently in L2.

 

[Target man]

Col Ewe it is then.

100% not happening.

 

[SHRIMPERR]

JUST SEEN JACK BRIDGE IN WHSMITH BUYING A BLACK BIRO
MAKE OF THAT WHAT YOU WILL

 

[SeaSideDoughnut]

I've just caught up with all comments and I thought I'd throw my opinion out there.

Crowhurst - would've have left were it not for the embargo. It was never a question of a youth player not being good enough. The club axed the U23's to focus more on the genuine prospects and Jayden was one of them.

Benton - maybe he hasn't scored he hasn't scored since joining Solihull Moors but being in team of the weeks might suggest that he's adapting to the step up in this league and has possibly improved other areas of his game. Just speculating.

Gard - league clubs were watching him and if we were keeping a tab on him, we wouldn't be only ones.

I was sticking up for the other Sheff Utd played who was recalled. I can't even remember his name now, that's how much I know about him. But the thing is, if we've looked at him or any of these ex-players I have absolute trust that they've been brought in for good reason.

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

Players will be scouted and signed to us if they are good enough and if they fit into the profile of the club. Whether they played for us before will be totally irrelevant if they don't meet the two criterias above. If they do, then they have an equal opportunity to come to us.

However, do Gard and Crowhurst improve our starting 11? No. Do they improve our bench? Yes, as we hardly have one. Those players, if wanted, would have to decide if a place on our bench is something they'd want. I'm also sure that the scouting team have a whole host of players in mind for both the bench and starting 11 though.

As a fan, it is sometimes harder in these situations to lead with your head instead of your heart. That's why it's imperative those decisions aren't made by fans.

The same could be said about Vilhete. Yes he came in when times were tough but let's not just assume that it was one way traffic in regards to who did who a favour. Would he have been able to come to a club like Southend and play in front of 8k at 30 years old, playing for the club he did? Our perilous situation worked in his favour to try and earn an opportunity to put himself in the shop window for either us or another club. I don't think it's as simple as just giving him a contract because we 'owe' him one. We rewarded Bond for keeping us up, look how that turned out! Again, if the management team believe Vilhete deserves a contract, I'm behind it 100%, but would I be surprised if he isn't given one? No.

I'm just happy at the moment that we are all able to have differing opinions about actual signings. It's such a surreal and welcome feeling. Utb!

 

[JD]

technically it doesnt have to be a bottom of league two team, it could be a team in NLN, NLS, NL who we have played twice already, or towards the bottom of L1 if we got promoted or someone currently in L2.

Also was said that it’s not a team in this league. No chance he goes to a NLN or NLS team.

Fair point about bottom of league 1 though, hence the “slim chance” comment. In fact thats what I think will happen - struggling league 1 team.

 

[Morty01]

JUST SEEN JACK BRIDGE IN WHSMITH BUYING A BLACK BIRO
MAKE OF THAT WHAT YOU WILL

Signing something hopefully a contract

 

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[southendkid]

I was sticking up for the other Sheff Utd played who was recalled. I can't even remember his name now, that's how much I know about him.

Zac Brunt? He played the full 90 against us on Boxing Day.

 

[BriggBlue]

JUST SEEN JACK BRIDGE IN WHSMITH BUYING A BLACK BIRO
MAKE OF THAT WHAT YOU WILL

Totally off topic, how are WH smith still in business?

 

[CornishShrimper]

Totally off topic, how are WH smith still in business?

It's a front for gangster money laundering. Always has been.

 

[Hadleigh-shrimper]

Should I be refreshing f5. Yet?

 

[Jack_23]

Should I be refreshing f5. Yet?

If I was a betting man I’d say any time after 5ish . My want to leave it as late in the day as possible to stop Barnet with their game plan

 

[JAL]

Totally off topic, how are WH smith still in business?

Said this to my dad, we determined it’s only their airport and transport shops keeping them in.