A Bit of Fun Transfer Rumours Thread (Potential New Signings)

[Blue Yonder]

I believe Phil Brown is now our manager, so no.

To be fair he's inherited a lot of younger players but he does like experience that's for sure. Resale value isn't on the check list for new signings.

 

[MCB]

People really moaning about signing a 31 year old experienced midfielder? Did you not learn anything from last season no?

Also please don’t pay any attention to what the Barnet fans are saying about JD, 9 times out of 10 the selling clubs fans will always say he’s sh*t etc..

Get behind the lad (if he signs) and make your own opinion of him after actually watching him play rather than being negative before he’s even kicked a ball.

TBF I only joined when you signed Sim (and we got Moshni) - an outstanding player, with a great work ethic, and more talent than 99% of the players in the Conference and a record of success, just a bit fragile. If you get 40 league games out of him next season then you'll be in the play offs. I just say it as it is.

Rhys Murphy has also destroyed us before - we've tried to sign him before, he has potential to be excellent for you.

 

[sufc4life21]

I believe Phil Brown is now our manager, so no.

I dont mind signing couple old pros, but would prefer players in their mid 20s who will offer more in the long term.

In brown we trust I guess.

 

[Blue Yonder]

TBF I only joined when you signed Sim (and we got Moshni) - an outstanding player, with a great work ethic, and more talent than 99% of the players in the Conference and a record of success, just a bit fragile. If you get 40 league games out of him next season then you'll be in the play offs. I just say it as it is.

Rhys Murphy has also destroyed us before - we've tried to sign him before, he has potential to be excellent for you.

Interesting view from a visitor.... a bit of luck with injuries we make the play offs. Our sights of course are on winning the league with record points spurred on by record crowds. The line up of signings and potential signings that are so far resolutely average to average plus aren't making the slightest dent in that expectation. A dire couple of seasons but bottom half of NL would still be viewed as failure I think.

 

[Shepshead]

Ricky Miller incoming???

Having seen him play when at Dover and once for Aldershot recently, I don’t believe he’s a target man. Has played very little football since leaving Dover and clearly has had issues in his personal life, whilst at Peterborough and Port Vale.

 

[Murkey_Mouse]

Interesting signing if true.

68 goals in 118 games at National League level is a great record, but he has had a tough time off the pitch from reading his Wiki page. If he is signing, let's hope he is still capable of producing moments like these ...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1287431642764771329

Given his passion, he will love to play in front of big crowds at Root Hall and big away following at like of Barnet etc.

 

[SHRIMPERPETER]

Ricky Miller incoming???

Source?

 

[kentblues]

If we think we have any chance of 25 goals a season 25 year olds with no issues then we will be disappointed ( they will be off to the EFL, demand big fees or wages, or both). Proven goal scorers at this level, 30-32 years old is probably the sweet spot.

 

[palexander]

Mate is a Posh fan and said Miller has loads of issues, but a “sober” Miller would have been good enough for their side last season.

 

[Barry.C]

Ricky M Age 32, out of the game for 18 months, , found not guilty of assault but Luton cancelled contract, 2 drink driving charges 2006 and 2009, convicted of refusing to provide blood sample in 2018

Classic Southend signing

 

[Ricey]

Source?

Read a couple of posts afterwards it has been explained.

He’s leaving Aldershot and tweeted about it and then retweeted an article by PB about a tough pre season. It’s an assumption but very strange if there is nothing in it.

 

[Barry.C]

Yep

we must all ignore the following as Phil continues his love affair with the elderly and knackered. Signs looking ominous unless he can fall off a horse or something like that and have a Tilson Damascine revelation, sadly unlikely

Recents Comments on Dunne by fans who know nothing of course...........

Out of position in midfield, prefers right back
only 23 appearances last season
2 reds then furloughed
Not very good
Think his legs may be gone
8 games then injured
Not a single vote for Player of the year
His attitude Sucks
Well off the pace in last appearances
Runs around a lot to no effect

Any chance of a decent NL signing like Hobson who is under 32??

Im sure he will be great for us,

 

[kentblues]

Yep

we must all ignore the following as Phil continues his love affair with the elderly and knackered. Signs looking ominous unless he can fall off a horse or something like that and have a Tilson Damascine revelation, sadly unlikely

Recents Comments on Dunne by fans who know nothing of course...........

Out of position in midfield, prefers right back
only 23 appearances last season
2 reds then furloughed
Not very good
Think his legs may be gone
8 games then injured
Not a single vote for Player of the year
His attitude Sucks
Well off the pace in last appearances
Runs around a lot to no effect

Any chance of a decent NL signing like Hobson who is under 32??

Im sure he will be great for us,

Except he has only played RB twice in his entire career- he has spent his career in CM/DM (300 games).
He played 21 of 24 games before his furlough and captained the side. Played 5 missed 3 then played 16. Not only picked every time he was available, but for the first 18 games played the full 90 minutes.
So yes if they said this they are probably every bit as insightful as ours. And of course the managers(s) selecting the teams are idiots (should leave it to the fans)
Why do we have to slaughter players before they even play a game- is it because once they do the opportunity to do so might disappear..

 

[Andy_S]

Dunne isn’t exactly a signing that’s going to get any of us excited BUT, he’s probably what we need. He’s got vast experience, including knowing what it takes to have a good season in the NL as well as a bad one. He’s seen as a leader, he’s an all effort midfielder and he clearly likes to get a challenge in. He’s the sort of non showy, blood and thunder player we need in the side this year.

 

[Barry.C]

Phils Contract planning so far

WHITE Aged 35
HALFORD Aged 37
? DEMETRIOU Aged 33
MURPHY Aged 30
? DUNNE Aged 32
? Holmes Aged 33
? Miller Aged 32

Thank God for HOBSON

I appreciate we need a bit of experience but FFS !!

New shirt sponsor .PHYLLOSAN ??

 

[brigg blue]

Phils Contract planning so far

WHITE Aged 35
HALFORD Aged 37
? DEMETRIOU Aged 33
MURPHY Aged 30
? DUNNE Aged 32
? Holmes Aged 33
? Miller Aged 32

Thank God for HOBSON

I appreciate we need a bit of experience but FFS !!

New shirt sponsor .PHYLLOSAN ??

Compared to this time last year that's a massive age swing, at least we are getting business done early

 

[Barry.C]

Dunne has managed 143 appearances in 3 years mainly midfield downside ..ONE GOAL

 

[Pak Power]

Southend United set to sign experienced midfielder James Dunne | Echo (echo-news.co.uk)

 

[Barry.C]

Good luck Tom with any new Business Model and working with Phil bringing in his old cronies

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

Except he has only played RB twice in his entire career- he has spent his career in CM/DM (300 games).
He played 21 of 24 games before his furlough and captained the side. Played 5 missed 3 then played 16. Not only picked every time he was available, but for the first 18 games played the full 90 minutes.
So yes if they said this they are probably every bit as insightful as ours. And of course the managers(s) selecting the teams are idiots (should leave it to the fans)
Why do we have to slaughter players before they even play a game- is it because once they do the opportunity to do so might disappear..

Well, we’ve signed a lot of past it or injury prone players in recent seasons so can understand people being worried. I trust PB to put these players through their paces and decide whether they’re what we need and well, he’s got experience. Last season people said we were lacking it! A winning team silences the moaners and well, sometimes not even then!