January Transfers and Rumours

[philmpv]

Just had a quick squizz at how the proven strikers that were bandied about on here as being the answer to all our prayers are doing so far this season. Cole Stockton, Tyler Walker, Aaron Pressley, JCH (Brian's choice), Tyrese Simpson, Dale Taylor - 9 league goals between the lot of them. Garritys got more than any of them.

[MBE]

1 hour ago, philmpv said:

Just had a quick squizz at how the proven strikers that were bandied about on here as being the answer to all our prayers are doing so far this season. Cole Stockton, Tyler Walker, Aaron Pressley, JCH (Brian's choice), Tyrese Simpson, Dale Taylor - 9 league goals between the lot of them. Garritys got more than any of them.

Very true.

To be fair Stockton and Walker have been injured most of the season to date ,Presley can't get in the team, JCH sulking he didn't get one last pay day, Tyrese Simpson thinks he's a baller and therefore doesn't need to work hard because he had a good 3 months in L2 and Dale Taylor is not a proven goal scorer.

I would still love to have Stockton in our squad. 

Edited November 14, 2023 by MBE

[Trumpingtonvale]

 

11 hours ago, MBE said:

Very true.

To be fair Stockton and Walker have been injured most of the season to date ,Presley can't get in the team, JCH sulking he didn't get one last pay day, Tyrese Simpson thinks he's a baller and therefore doesn't need to work hard because he had a good 3 months in L2 and Dale Taylor is not a proven goal scorer.

I would still love to have Stockton in our squad. 

Sam Smith could be added to both lists too ie a name bandied about but out injured. Just goes to show what a gamble, and an expensive gamble at that, it can be signing any striker at this level. 

Edited November 15, 2023 by Trumpingtonvale
Smelling pistake

[werstayinup]

I think last night showed why we have to tie Walters down to a 3yr+ deal now,him and Plant could be future money makers for us.

It also showed how important it is to stay in League One because both of those players will be worth a lot more top end of league one/championship than back in League Two,so if this is the model we are aiming for then we need to aim high and get the younger players signed up before others sniff around

[CAVALIER]

Just seen that Walter’s agent is Leon Constantine

[Birches Head Fred]

I've heard on the grapevine that Carol is thinking of shipping out the existing Trophy Cabinet and replacing it with a larger one.😉

[valeparklife]

17 hours ago, philmpv said:

Just had a quick squizz at how the proven strikers that were bandied about on here as being the answer to all our prayers are doing so far this season. Cole Stockton, Tyler Walker, Aaron Pressley, JCH (Brian's choice), Tyrese Simpson, Dale Taylor - 9 league goals between the lot of them. Garritys got more than any of them.

This is an impossible statement to make.

You don't know how they would have done at Vale - different styles/locations/settling in periods etc etc

Personally I think we'd have been stronger with any of those.

[philmpv]

This is an impossible statement to make.
You don't know how they would have done at Vale - different styles/locations/settling in periods etc etc
Personally I think we'd have been stronger with any of those.

So you're basically saying that I make an impossible statement (based purely on facts on how many league goals have been scored by them), then say that you think we'd be stronger with any of the strikers mentioned (based purely on conjecture). I'm not entirely sure what you're trying to argue.

[The French Connection]

20 hours ago, valeparklife said:

This is an impossible statement to make.

You don't know how they would have done at Vale - different styles/locations/settling in periods etc etc

Personally I think we'd have been stronger with any of those.

I don't see that he did say how they would have done at Vale.  He was just pointing out that none of them has shone this season, and that Garrity has scored more than any of them.  Simples. 

Edited November 16, 2023 by The French Connection

[1]

The best squad business we could do in January is in-house.

Secure Walters on a 5 year deal, and then proceed to give him time off the bench regularly.

Highlight that we can offer Arblaster stability, playing time and development and emphasise he enjoys playing here - to ensure he stays.

Map out a clear plan of action for Devine to convince Spurs to let him carry on developing here.

 

Sort out cover for Clark and rotate a few parts = even better. But those 3 points above alone would make it a successful January.

[philmpv]

The best squad business we could do in January is in-house.
Secure Walters on a 5 year deal, and then proceed to give him time off the bench regularly.
Highlight that we can offer Arblaster stability, playing time and development and emphasise he enjoys playing here - to ensure he stays.
Map out a clear plan of action for Devine to convince Spurs to let him carry on developing here.
 
Sort out cover for Clark and rotate a few parts = even better. But those 3 points above alone would make it a successful January.

Think we should aim for more than 3 points in January personally

[MBE]

4 hours ago, 1 said:

The best squad business we could do in January is in-house.

Secure Walters on a 5 year deal, and then proceed to give him time off the bench regularly.

Highlight that we can offer Arblaster stability, playing time and development and emphasise he enjoys playing here - to ensure he stays.

Map out a clear plan of action for Devine to convince Spurs to let him carry on developing here.

 

Sort out cover for Clark and rotate a few parts = even better. But those 3 points above alone would make it a successful January.

Show Spurs how well we have looked after Devine then pitch for his club and international team mate Dane Scarlett. He’s a really dynamic player and would be excellent for us. 
 

[Paul6754]

On 14/11/2023 at 19:14, Trumpingtonvale said:

 

Sam Smith could be added to both lists too ie a name bandied about but out injured. Just goes to show what a gamble, and an expensive gamble at that, it can be signing any striker at this level. 

Interesting how this has gone as in the 60's and 70's there were many strikers that moved between clubs who were "nailed on" to score goals for each club. I'm thinking of those who played for the Vale, the likes of Roy Chapman, Tony Richards, Bert Llewelyn, Ernie Moss, Ken Beamo etc. 

There's probably many more who were one club/one season wonders.

[greengrass]

Give loft a chance to get fit and up to speed, and then let him feel the warmth from the vale fans. ??  and you never know, we could have a decent player.(tin hat on time)

 

[osprey]

19 minutes ago, greengrass said:

Give loft a chance to get fit and up to speed, and then let him feel the warmth from the vale fans. ??  and you never know, we could have a decent player.(tin hat on time)

 

If he doesn’t he will feel the wrath of the Vale fans 😬