Transfer News and Gossip Transfer Rumours Thread 2024/25 - Time to Cook 👨‍🍳

[SHRIMPERR]

Is that a position we need strengthening in really?

We have no back up for Ralph and signing a LCB (Gubbins) also allows us to play Ralph LWB if we want to

 

[Medway Blue]

Is that a position we need strengthening in really?

Why not? Ralph a bit injury prone and not a natural CB......Taylor arguably not a natural CB.......Kensdale likely attracting attention from higher up.......Kev likes 3 at the back, so should probably have 5 options there, perhaps even 6 with 7 subs on the bench and the ability to bring 5 on.

 

[Morty01]

And I've got one, two, three, four, five

John Stills working overtime

six, seven, eight, nine, ten

Blues are on the up again

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Is that a position we need strengthening in really?

Yes. Our first choice at LCB is a thirty something who has never played more than 36 league games in a season and our depth behind him is an out of contract right footed wing-back(!) who is nearing retirement.

 

[Flinty]

I actually prefer Ralph as LWB

 

[SeaSideDoughnut]

Yes. We lost Lomas, Ralph is not always going to be fit the whole season and as Kev likes 3 at the back you need cover.

Didn't we also signed Crowther though? I'm sure what order LL leaving and AC arriving was but you could argue LL was replaced.

Why not? Ralph a bit injury prone and not a natural CB......Taylor arguably not a natural CB.......Kensdale likely attracting attention from higher up.......Kev likes 3 at the back, so should probably have 5 options there, perhaps even 6 with 7 subs on the bench and the ability to bring 5 on.

I agree. The squad definitely isn't set in stone and there are a number of players you could justifiably move up the ladder. An extra player here or there might seem like surplus to begin with but you never know and it's JS and KM job to have a contingency plan. Hopefully a proactive one.

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

I actually prefer Ralph as LWB

Not sure Ralph can play LWB when Bridge is fit, they get in each others way! He can certainly cover there and so it makes perfect sense to get a back up LCB.

 

[ShrimperStats]

I really like how our defence would look if we can bring Gubbins in:
RCB: Taylor, Crowther
CCB: Kensdale, (Crowther)
LCB: Ralph, Gubbins

Ralph can also cover Bridge at LWB, and if we brought someone in who can cover both wing-back roles (we definitely need to sign someone to cover GSM) we’d have excellent depth in defence.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1809897566022033592

 

[Flinty]

Not sure Ralph can play LWB when Bridge is fit, they get in each others way! He can certainly cover there and so it makes perfect sense to get a back up LCB.

Sorry I meant I prefer him to Bridge, controversial to some I suppose but I think he whips a decent ball in 1st time…I know people will say about assists from Bridge, but we don’t know how many Ralph would create

 

[Charisma]

I asked @OffTheLineBlog on Twitter (X) for potential signings for us now the embargo is lifted and these are his suggestions.

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One of those names is definitely on the whiteboard, I won’t say which.

If you’re on Twitter, he is well worth a follow.

James Holden - ex Bury, Reading, and Cambridge - has played in League 2 and was on loan with a couple of NL clubs a couple of years ago. An excellent shot stopper who would fit into the Team very well.

 

[BoyWonder2]

Dackers scored for Salford in their pre-season friendly today.

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

Dackers scored for Salford in their pre-season friendly today.

To be fair Salford were playing the 3rd Eccles Scouts Group* and were expected to win ...........


* Part of this might not be 100% correct ..............

 

[Transferguru]

Dackers scored for Salford in their pre-season friendly today.

Any incomings early this week?

 

[Medway Blue]

Any incomings early this week?

You're the "transfer guru".....you tell us.

 

[Transferguru]

You're the "transfer guru".....you tell us.

I know a bit

 

[danbowen]

I know a bit

Are you TC9 from Twitter?

 

[A Century United]

Given we aren’t supposed to negotiate new signings whilst under embargo? It would probably be good etiquette to leave a few days to announce signings even if they are “done” (although not obviously)

Do we not have a player training with us while waiting for the embargo to be lifted?

 

[flangejackrabbit]

I know Charlie Ruff signed on for another year with Chelmsford but I still think this is someone who should be on our radar.

 

[flangejackrabbit]

Also I wonder if we retain any interest in Shiloh Remy who according to info I had (not sure how accurate - ITKs let me know) was extremely close to signing for us at one point. Didn't take off at daggers but I think a very talented player.

 

[Rob Noxious]

I know Charlie Ruff signed on for another year with Chelmsford but I still think this is someone who should be on our radar.

Let's hope we might get a few leads soon.