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

[Massimo Giovanni]

A keeper would be nice in the next couple of days.

I agree, we will also have those new "cup" games V Prem U19s that need to be played; and ideal for 2nd choice players i/c GK.

 

[Shrimper]

A keeper would be nice in the next couple of days.

I presume our new GK Coach will fill that role

 

[bazzashrimper]

I agree, we will also have those new "cup" games V Prem U19s that need to be played; and ideal for 2nd choice players i/c GK.

What are the rules for that cup? Can we play our u19s?

 

[Shrimper]

What are the rules for that cup? Can we play our u19s?

Suspect there will be ridiculous rules about fielding full strength sides

 

[danbowen]

Suspect there will be ridiculous rules about fielding full strength sides

EFL cup is like that which is a joke too. Especially when the FA Cup doesn’t have rules like that and premier league teams can make wholesale changes

 

[SUFCGoals]

Wouldn’t sign Pedder seems injury prone, he also had a hamstring problem at QPR, maybe a good player at this level but not worth the risk!

Injury prone because he’s had one injury

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

Injury prone because he’s had one injury

I think it was stated that he had injuries at QPR too.

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

You may be right. But class in terms of playing performance is not permanent. In the past, Southend has signed its share of better class players on big wages that simply did not perform at Roots Hall. Forest Green Rovers will have to keep their fingers they have not forked out for players that are already on the downward slope...

Good point(s). [thumbs up]

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

Praying Tozer and Sercombe are past it as a few years ago they would be absolutely marmalising the division. Even in that case though, Adam May should be too good for this level and I expect him to be running games. Gonna be very tough matches against them.

Just seen their team without any further additions. Innis and Tozer is some partnership at this level. I don't know why anyone underestimated FGR's threat this year. They have always spent money and have a great setup. We can all have opinions about their fanbase and their owner, but they are a huge threat. The same as Barnet. They got a shed load of points last season and scored even more goals. They have also added to their squad too. They are rightly clear favourites with the bookies to win the league.

I think there are some that still have their opinions on teams wearing their fanbase and size of club hat. None of those win you anything. It will be just as tough this year as it has been in previous seasons, make no mistake.

 

[Linda Loan Shark]

This is going to be another season with some very strong teams

 

[Sammy Shrimper]

True that, why didn’t he do that last season

He did on Troy Deeney but that didn’t work out too well

 

[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher remains keen to strengthen his squad.

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[Andy_S]

As we’ve found out in the past, don’t underestimate how hard it is to get out of losing every week. Forest Green might find this season harder than you think after the last two years.

 

[Hadleigh Blue]

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher remains keen to strengthen his squad.

Maher has brought in defender Joe Gubbins, striker Josh Walker and wing-back George Wind since the end of last season.

But, speaking after Saturday’s 1-0 win at Chelmsford City, the Shrimpers head coach admitted he was still pursuing more signings.

“There’s two or three we’d like to bring in,” said Maher.

“There’s work going on behind the scenes and we’d like to add to the areas we feel we need to.”

It is believed Blues are still hoping to sign another goalkeeper, a midfielder and a striker.

 

[JD]

Just seen their team without any further additions. Innis and Tozer is some partnership at this level. I don't know why anyone underestimated FGR's threat this year. They have always spent money and have a great setup. We can all have opinions about their fanbase and their owner, but they are a huge threat. The same as Barnet. They got a shed load of points last season and scored even more goals. They have also added to their squad too. They are rightly clear favourites with the bookies to win the league.

I think there are some that still have their opinions on teams wearing their fanbase and size of club hat. None of those win you anything. It will be just as tough this year as it has been in previous seasons, make no mistake.

I spy a certain Emmanuel Osadebe on their bench….

Wasn’t it him and Theo Vassell that were signed but we could register, due to yet another umbongo?

 

[Barling Magna]

....another goalkeeper, a midfielder and a striker...

That's certainly what we need. Good luck Kev.

 

[Sussexshrimper]

I spy a certain Emmanuel Osadebe on their bench….

Wasn’t it him and Theo Vassell that were signed but we could register, due to yet another umbongo?

Yes i believe was those 2 players ..i do think york and gateshead have a good chance this year

 

[Crowstone Crevette]

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher remains keen to strengthen his squad.

Maher has brought in defender Joe Gubbins, striker Josh Walker and wing-back George Wind since the end of last season.

But, speaking after Saturday’s 1-0 win at Chelmsford City, the Shrimpers head coach admitted he was still pursuing more signings.

“There’s two or three we’d like to bring in,” said Maher.

“There’s work going on behind the scenes and we’d like to add to the areas we feel we need to.”

It is believed Blues are still hoping to sign another goalkeeper, a midfielder and a striker.

My God!!!

Is Maher getting his managerial 'tips' from SZ?

...or do people think he may have already actually been aware of where we needed to recruit?

 

[They Call It Madness!!!]

As we’ve found out in the past, don’t underestimate how hard it is to get out of losing every week. Forest Green might find this season harder than you think after the last two years.

You do know that Cotterill almost saved them having been proper rock bottom after inheriting crap and had them finish strongly last third of the season.

That is why, with Suttons resurgence Colchester were really dragged into it.

Edit: they lost 10 out of his 19 but did win 7 against some good teams.

He walked in with them not winning in 12 games prior.

Anyway sorry for being off topic.

Chris Doidge will score 20 plus.

 

[Boreham Blue]

Would be nice to have a few new transfer rumours on here