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

[Ealingshrimp]

Exactly, and a struggle to get him registered in time for the Barnet game is how I read it......I don't believe the move is dead at all.


To be fair, for the style of football we play, I don't think we **** about with it that much at the back. Certainly much less so than other teams that attempt to play out from the back. I think we've struggled a bit not having Cav showing to receive the ball directly from the centre backs.

Maybe Rushall Olympic wanted to wait to secure a replacement for Waldron before they released him. Just a thought.

 

[Texas Eslan]

Credit to both of them for how they've performed, but I think we can do better than both if we want to challenge for promotions.

Exactly. Full respect to both keepers but we genuinely need a step up in quality in goal to challenge.

I’ve said it a lot, Collin is a decent young keeper but not a NL level goalkeeper as yet I’m afraid. Think of the difference a Steve Arnold would make to this side.

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

Exactly. Full respect to both keepers but we genuinely need a step up in quality in goal to challenge.

I’ve said it a lot, Collin is a decent young keeper but not a NL level goalkeeper as yet I’m afraid. Think of the difference a Steve Arnold would make to this side.

Find it really frustrating seeing him sit on the bench. Makes you wonder if he would have stayed if the circumstances were different at the time.

 

[Holy Joe]

Exactly. Full respect to both keepers but we genuinely need a step up in quality in goal to challenge.

I’ve said it a lot, Collin is a decent young keeper but not a NL level goalkeeper as yet I’m afraid. Think of the difference a Steve Arnold would make to this side.

We've conceded 2nd least number of goals in the league. Suggests the defensive unit, including keepers, are doing alright.

 

[danbowen]

Collin is class. He is young and will be a huge part of us doing well. Martin is old and barely played in the last 3 years. We need to look forward and Collin has a potential huge sell on for us too whereas Martin only has a few years at best left. Didn’t collin have the most clean sheets in the league last season?

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

Let’s not turn this thread into a Bart v Flavs type debate. It’s a bit annoying for anyone seeing an update only to find it’s someone expressing an opinion as to whether Collin is a better shotstopper than Dave!

Can we keep it to transfer rumours only please?

 

[Ian Benjamin]

Jenkins plays for Chelmsford today against Braintree

 

[Andy_S]

Jenkins plays for Chelmsford today against Braintree

Plus Adam Crowther is playing for King’s Lynn.

 

[Bluefeet]

De Girolamo playing for Buxton today, another one from the front page

 

[Supershrimper]

Alfie Rutherford currently playing for Weymouth against Weston-Super-Mare after being loaned out by Dorking. Not done much so far but Weymouth not the best team and haven't really given him much to work with. Currently 1-2 down but there is one player putting in a real shift trying to get he team going. Scored a penalty to reduce the deficit at half time. That player is one Brandon Goodship....

Could we be in for Alfie now he seems to be on his way back from his injuries (loaned put to Bognor Regis and now Weymouth to get match fit i assume) I know it was a name that has been mentioned on the white board

 

[kentblues]

From what I've heard since the incident, Dave Martin is keen to stay involved and fight for a starting place in addition to the coaching. Needs to recover fully first of course. i hope he does continue because the experience he brings at the back can prevent soft set piece goals.

He looked good. Played at top level for a reason, and keepers going on to 40 is not unusual- and he is a bit off that and keeps himself very fit. Younger will be easier to find than better..

 

[kentblues]

Exactly. Full respect to both keepers but we genuinely need a step up in quality in goal to challenge.

I’ve said it a lot, Collin is a decent young keeper but not a NL level goalkeeper as yet I’m afraid. Think of the difference a Steve Arnold would make to this side.

Really not sure this is right- Collin is a decent keeper at this level with huge potential and Martin is in great condition and I’m not sure hugely different from the keeper that was playing two of three leagues above…it screams the priority is up top?

 

[Texas Eslan]

Really not sure this is right- Collin is a decent keeper at this level with huge potential and Martin is in great condition and I’m not sure hugely different from the keeper that was playing two of three leagues above…it screams the priority is up top?

Fair dos. It’s a game of opinions after all. I do rate Martin but my comment was based on that fact I assumed he wouldn’t be playing much now Collin was back. If he is prepared to fight for his place (as mentioned above) well then I agree we don’t need another keeper as a priority.

Also agree with the need for striker/s as a priority right now. Massively need options up top.

 

[SeldomSeenShrimper]

Martin is also injured and will be out for “a number of weeks”, so we need at least someone to come in on loan as backup.

He was having an MRI on Thursday ... Sounds like he could be out for a bit longer

 

[Fairport]

Hoping for a new CB that can marshal the back line and tell them when to stop ****ing around with it at the back. Also hoping for a less lightweight forward that isn't afraid to shoot to play off Cardwell and create space for him

We could do with a CB that can score a goal from a corner or free kick, Kensdale and Taylor haven't got a solitary goal between them. I am sure KM would like to address that.

 

[Supershrimper]

Alfie Rutherford currently playing for Weymouth against Weston-Super-Mare after being loaned out by Dorking. Not done much so far but Weymouth not the best team and haven't really given him much to work with. Currently 1-2 down but there is one player putting in a real shift trying to get he team going. Scored a penalty to reduce the deficit at half time. That player is one Brandon Goodship....

Could we be in for Alfie now he seems to be on his way back from his injuries (loaned put to Bognor Regis and now Weymouth to get match fit i assume) I know it was a name that has been mentioned on the white board

Brandon just scored another beauty to pull it back to 2-3. I know we had him a few years ago but he was brought into a league 1 team with a loosing mentality and issues off the field. Bond then Campbell, Molesley and Brown.

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

Alfie Rutherford currently playing for Weymouth against Weston-Super-Mare after being loaned out by Dorking. Not done much so far but Weymouth not the best team and haven't really given him much to work with. Currently 1-2 down but there is one player putting in a real shift trying to get he team going. Scored a penalty to reduce the deficit at half time. That player is one Brandon Goodship....

Could we be in for Alfie now he seems to be on his way back from his injuries (loaned put to Bognor Regis and now Weymouth to get match fit i assume) I know it was a name that has been mentioned on the white board

I thought Rutherford had an underlying health problem which is why clubs didn't sign him as his health problem isn't covered by insurance in the EFL.

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

Colchester manager just confirmed they have a striker having a medical tomorrow as Luton have recalled Joe Taylor.

Hope they haven’t poached anyone off our white board!

 

[danbowen]

Colchester manager just confirmed they have a striker having a medical tomorrow as Luton have recalled Joe Taylor.

Hope they haven’t poached anyone off our white board!

That’s if he doesn’t get sacked first haha

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Dackers wasn't even in the matchday squad for Altrincham today.... I don't know if he's injured or suspended (I don't think so?).