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

[Jai]

Well if people are moaning about the reaction of Barnet fans to Dunne, they have to consider the reaction of FGR fans to Stokes. He's very highly thought of by them.

A real tough pro, and a left sided player too. Sounds like this would be a very decent signing indeed, if it happens. FGR fans seem convinced there will be league interest though.

 

[RHB]

Well if people are moaning about the reaction of Barnet fans to Dunne, they have to consider the reaction of FGR fans to Stokes. He's very highly thought of by them.

A real tough pro, and a left sided player too. Sounds like this would be a very decent signing indeed, if it happens. FGR fans seem convinced there will be league interest though.

Anyone know whether Stokes is a veggie, coming from FGR. If he's not he soon will be if he's made to sample our burgers (with or without onions).

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

Be a good signing if we get Stokes. 30+ games for a FGR's team that got into the play offs in the league above us.

Most fans really wanted White to stay who is a heck of a lot older than Stokes, who was also part of our team that conceded lots of goals and got relegated.

If we were to get him, it shows that we are able to offer decent wages to the right player and the manager is a pull for some players too.

 

[kentblues]

Anyone know whether Stokes is a veggie, coming from FGR. If he's not he soon will be if he's made to sample our burgers (with or without onions).

Is there an age adjustment for vegatarians?

 

[Chapperz]

I don't mind these "older" signings. At least we are getting players who are still capable of starting regularly and playing the majority of games in a season.

Murphy (30), Dunne (31), and Stokes (30) are only just into their 30s. It isn't like we are signing a 36 year old who had barely played in the last three seasons.

Hopefully they will give us the experience and leadership to help the younger players.

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

If we bring in as many newbies as has been suggested by some, I would have big doubts about our team gelling early enough to mount a realistic challenge in the National League. It would interesting to see how many of the Bristol Rovers team that escaped first time were from their existing players. I can't be arsed to check but I'm sure someone on here could. Teams take time to bed in so getting a good balance is absolutely vital.

It’s an interesting comparison is Bristol Rovers. They shifted a lot of the squad on mainly free transfers including Matt Harrold. They retained a few who were decent. Notable signings were Matt Taylor (24), Andy Monkhouse (33), Lee Mansell (31), Daniel Leadbitter (23) and Stuart Sinclair (26).

These all knew non league - above in Monkhouse’s case - and the latter was one of 3 brought in by manager Darrell Clarke from his old club, Salisbury City. 4 players who ended the season in L2 kicked off in the NL. So quite a turnover. They also signed the experienced striker Jermaine Easter later in the season. So a good mix.

Definitely not top heavy on crocks and a few with resale value. Players who knew what the league was about and were in their prime, mainly. Some were looked at by league teams. Most of those mentioned played a part in their promotion to L1 the following season.

 

[Barry.C]

27 to 28 is considered sadly as peak, 30 comes up as it is recognised in most cases when a decline sets in, Not all of course but he more you have etc

Im not against experience at all but hanker for a decent balance which is not the current case if we head for our 8th 30 year old plus.

If you are building a team for the future having 8 more senior citizens on the park is no way to go

It appears Phil is opting for this direction and if it continues we will have a team more geared for an excellent dominoes night

 

[kentblues]

27 to 28 is considered sadly as peak, 30 comes up as it is recognised in most cases when a decline sets in, Not all of course but he more you have etc

Im not against experience at all but hanker for a decent balance which is not the current case if we head for our 8th 30 year old plus.

If you are building a team for the future having 8 more senior citizens on the park is no way to go

It appears Phil is opting for this direction and if it continues we will have a team more geared for an excellent dominoes night

So a 30 year old is a “senior citizen”
28 is “peak”
I don’t care how old- I dare suggest that Murphy at 30 might, just might, deliver more than 26 year old Brandon Goodship
In fact I would be very confident a 34 year old Cox would as well.
This obsession with age is bizarre- I assume the guy from FGR at 30 is a senior citizen to be avoided at all costs too?

 

[Barry.C]

Your lack of understanding the impact of ageing is even more bizarre, Try some research

 

[Jasrod]

Your lack of understanding the impact of ageing is even more bizarre, Try some research

What like the goat he was a bit of a disaster wasn’t he?

 

[Barry.C]

So let me get this right, you wish to ignore all the research that informs us the peak age for a professional footballer is around 28. Can you confirm you believe that bringing in 8+ potentially players over 30, a number of whom are closer to 35, is the way to go to develop a squad for the future ?

Lincoln took 5 years in the Wilderness before they were able to develop a squad capable of gaining promotion, it was based on a Business plan that didnt feature large numbers of older players

They also went through 6 Managers. They started their first season back with more than half the squad at peak age a concept that seems to pass you by? ?

What like the goat he was a bit of a disaster wasn’t he?

No he was great and a clear exception but we dont need 8 goats plus put out to chew the grass

 

[rigsby]

Your lack of understanding the impact of ageing is even more bizarre, Try some research

A 30 year old with ability, experience and a proven track record of professionalism is far better than a gamble on an unwanted 25/26 year old. Thats right, if they are wanted they won't be signing for us in early June. They will be on the beach and letting their agent play a few clubs off against each other.

No one has to do any research we have all seen this with our own eyes in the last few seasons that age is not the issue.

Anyway patience Baz. There are names being mentioned that are more in your preferred age group but its a bit like the fittest birds on the dance floor. You have cut a few shapes, make them laugh and perhaps buy them a babycham or two...That is if you want to punch above your weight rather than go for a ten to two special.. In fact you might even have to show interest in their mate if their playing hard to get.

Unlike MM on his big night out on January 31st, PB wont be going home in a cab alone.

 

[Jasrod]

So let me get this right, you wish to ignore all the research that informs us the peak age for a professional footballer is around 28. Can you confirm you believe that bringing in 8+ potentially players over 30, a number of whom are closer to 35, is the way to go to develop a squad for the future ?

Lincoln took 5 years in the Wilderness before they were able to develop a squad capable of gaining promotion, it was based on a Business plan that didnt feature large numbers of older players

They also went through 6 Managers. They started their first season back with more than half the squad at peak age a concept that seems to pass you by? ?



No he was great and a clear exception but we dont need 8 goats plus put out to chew the grass

As you have just said and as in life there are always exceptions to the rule.
For me it’s what your up against! A team needs a blend and that blend needs to be better in a lot more things that just age!
A signature of a 28 year old in his prime that becomes homesick cause we brought him in from Glasgow and doesn’t like the new area?
Players with attitude are so much better than those that want a pay day look at Mesut Orzil brilliant but just there for the money not for the team.
im sorry but regardless of research that will I’m sure say that a like for like athlete or football player should perform better at 28 than 30 two many other factors make up a good or poor signing whatever the age.

 

[Barry.C]

I wonder if Stans wetting himself at seeing the growing list of Phils older cronies potentially coming to the club to build our sustainable future ?

 

[Barry.C]

As you have just said and as in life there are always exceptions to the rule.
For me it’s what your up against! A team needs a blend and that blend needs to be better in a lot more things that just age!
A signature of a 28 year old in his prime that becomes homesick cause we brought him in from Glasgow and doesn’t like the new area?
Players with attitude are so much better than those that want a pay day look at Mesut Orzil brilliant but just there for the money not for the team.
im sorry but regardless of research that will I’m sure say that a like for like athlete or football player should perform better at 28 than 30 two many other factors make up a good or poor signing whatever the age.

I think thats a fair and well reasoned response, however on the BALANCE OF Probabilities weighing up all the research about age do you think it wise to significantly pack your squad with a large troupe of older players? to build for the future ?

I am arguing for balance and fear another relegation battle unless we can bring in some more energy at dare I say that peak level and build on that

 

[Mr Browns Ghost]

So let me get this right, you wish to ignore all the research that informs us the peak age for a professional footballer is around 28. Can you confirm you believe that bringing in 8+ potentially players over 30, a number of whom are closer to 35, is the way to go to develop a squad for the future ?

Lincoln took 5 years in the Wilderness before they were able to develop a squad capable of gaining promotion, it was based on a Business plan that didnt feature large numbers of older players

They also went through 6 Managers. They started their first season back with more than half the squad at peak age a concept that seems to pass you by? ?



No he was great and a clear exception but we dont need 8 goats plus put out to chew the grass

You’ve turned this thread into one of the most boring I have ever read on this forum, and there have been many

 

[KiwiRob]

A 30 year old with ability, experience and a proven track record of professionalism is far better than a gamble on an unwanted 25/26 year old. Thats right, if they are wanted they won't be signing for us in early June. They will be on the beach and letting their agent play a few clubs off against each other.

No one has to do any research we have all seen this with our own eyes in the last few seasons that age is not the issue.

Anyway patience Baz. There are names being mentioned that are more in your preferred age group but its a bit like the fittest birds on the dance floor. You have cut a few shapes, make them laugh and perhaps buy them a babycham or two...That is if you want to punch above your weight rather than go for a ten to two special.. In fact you might even have to show interest in their mate if their playing hard to get.

Unlike MM on his big night out on January 31st, PB wont be going home in a cab alone.

Maybe that is because the Chairman has something to do whether with the manager can succeed in getting their transfer target or not. As far as we know, PB is not facing anything like the constraints that MM did when he was manager. And that has to be good news.

 

[flangejackrabbit]

27 to 28 is considered sadly as peak, 30 comes up as it is recognised in most cases when a decline sets in

Totally position and role dependent! For instance a striker who likes to make runs off the shoulder of the last man might peak at 25/26 depending on their history whereas you will rarely see a big arse target man peak before 31 or so and often later.

 

[Jasrod]

Totally position and role dependent! For instance a striker who likes to make runs off the shoulder of the last man might peak at 25/26 depending on their history whereas you will rarely see a big arse target man peak before 31 or so and often later.

Is that because they like a fag and it’s stunted their growth?

 

[stewart]

Who to say that all these golden oldies ( lol ) will all feature in the side together anyway, Be patient people ,stop your moaning and trust in PB. Lets give each and everyone of them a chance, you may very well get the surprise of your lives ,Its certainly no good going in the NL with a team off youngsters, they would get booted off the park.