Transfer News, Gossip & Speculation Transfer Rumours Thread 2023-24

[tommy tucker]

As long as it ends with no closing of the transfers...If we can get 3 or 4 in will help

 

[BoyWonder2]

Can we close this thread until the 22nd August at least please. Getting depressed at missing out on players from NL south.

He isn’t from National League South, he is from Lincoln City, although had a very productive spell in NLS.

 

[Leeboy]

Nor will the universe, apparently, but its end is still quite a way off yet.

we should get Brian Cox to explain- after that the universe would be a piece of pi ss

 

[Linda Loan Shark]

We are losing signings left right and centre. Our non league rivals are making some very good signings indeed

Achievement with Ron this season is to beat the drop. Sod this investment

 

[KiwiRob]

We are losing signings left right and centre. Our non league rivals are making some very good signings indeed

Achievement with Ron this season is to beat the drop. Sod this investment

It is really extraordinary and almost unforgiveable how RM and his missing-in-action Board of Directors have completely mishandled the sale of Southend United over the last four months and in the process effectively sabotaged the prospects of the club on the playing field for the forthcoming season.

 

[Shrimper]

We are losing signings left right and centre. Our non league rivals are making some very good signings indeed

Achievement with Ron this season is to beat the drop. Sod this investment

Relegation is sadly likely

 

[Sparte]

we should get Brian Cox to explain- after that the universe would be a piece of pi ss

Brian Cox couldn’t explain what is going on at SUFC, nobody can!

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

It is really extraordinary and almost unforgiveable how RM and his missing-in-action Board of Directors have completely mishandled the sale of Southend United over the last four months and in the process effectively sabotaged the prospects of the club on the playing field for the forthcoming season.

The Board of Directors aren’t handling the sale of Ron’s shares, that’s Ron.

 

[Boreham Blue]

So my understanding is that we currently have 14 contracted players and we are allowed 2 non-contracted players. The assumption has been that these will be Bridge and Ralph. Meaning that players like Sandat and JD aren't in the 16. What I don't understand, and people closer to players such as @BoyWonder2 might, is the following: Does non contracted mean game to game and so if GSM was to get a knock then Demi could replace Ralph or Bridge and the same with Sandat etc?

 

[Boreham Blue]

So my understanding is that we currently have 14 contracted players and we are allowed 2 non-contracted players. The assumption has been that these will be Bridge and Ralph. Meaning that players like Sandat and JD aren't in the 16. What I don't understand, and people closer to players such as @BoyWonder2 might, is the following: Does non contracted mean game to game and so if GSM was to get a knock then Demi could replace Ralph or Bridge and the same with Sandat etc?

I also assume that if Mooney or Lomas leave then we can use more non contract players?

 

[Shrimper]

I also assume that if Mooney or Lomas leave then we can use more non contract players?

I would assume not. If they're registered then they count right?

 

[Westcliff DGS]

I would assume not. If they're registered then they count right?

If they Lwave then i assume non contract is possible, but if they haven’t left and are part of the 16 and are not playing we effectively have a squad of 14+ youth players

 

[in the know]

So my understanding is that we currently have 14 contracted players and we are allowed 2 non-contracted players. The assumption has been that these will be Bridge and Ralph. Meaning that players like Sandat and JD aren't in the 16. What I don't understand, and people closer to players such as @BoyWonder2 might, is the following: Does non contracted mean game to game and so if GSM was to get a knock then Demi could replace Ralph or Bridge and the same with Sandat etc?

JD has been taken on in a permanent coaching capacity but also with the additional remit of retaining fitness enough to play in emergency situations with some sort of temporary playing registration when needed. No idea how that actually works administratively in practice, but certainly provide cover in lots of positions. Whether that is possible in this embargo I've no idea, but would be very beneficial with the current squad size

 

[Boreham Blue]

I would assume not. If they're registered then they count right?

No I mean if they leave so we go down to 12 registered then I assume we can have 4 non contract players

 

[southendkid]

None of the bookies seem to be offering relegation odds, is this normal or are they waiting to see if the embargo gets lifted for us first?

 

[Morty01]

Most predictions for the National League this season on Twitter/X put us dead last.

 

[tommy tucker]

The season is a long one if we finish 4th from bottom it will be a miracle

 

[Danshrimp1]

The season is a long one if we finish 4th from bottom it will be a miracle

But will still be relegated...

 

[MisterStubbs]

You could probably fit our remaining available targets at this stage on a postage stamp.

 

[Smiffy]

Cheers, Ron.

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