Summer transfer rumours and speculation

[The Kalamazoo Kid]

3 minutes ago, philmpv said:

6 minutes ago, The Kalamazoo Kid said:

I didn't think that Shorrock did much at all - opinions, eh?!

He didn't but more than most. He's by far the rawest of our youngsters for me and would likely benefit most from a loan at VNL level. Has ability though

Agree. He's shown flashes of talent and promise - Blackpool & Barnsley 2nd half spring to mind and he clearly has something about him for the rumoured interest from the likes of Forest and Southampton.

[werstayinup]

11 minutes ago, philmpv said:

14 minutes ago, The Kalamazoo Kid said:

I didn't think that Shorrock did much at all - opinions, eh?!

He didn't but more than most. He's by far the rawest of our youngsters for me and would likely benefit most from a loan at VNL level. Has ability though

I wont be shocked if he isn't here at the start of the season

[valeparklife]

Also watched Crewe vs Colchester today.

Looked up Elliott Nevitt and was a bit surprised by his goal record for Crewe.

Last season: 21 games, 0 goals.
This season: 43 games, 16 goals.

Goes to show prior records mean nothing.

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[Bald Eagle]

2 hours ago, valeparklife said:

Has it been confirmed that the retained list is out on Monday?

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Should have done it straight after the match.

They could have all stood in the centre circle whilst their fate was decided, and we could have shown our ‘appreciation’ as they left the pitch towards the exit.

We could even had Anne Robinson on the big screen - you are the weakest link, goodbye!

[Owd Seth]

45 minutes ago, Bald Eagle said:

Should have done it straight after the match.

They could have all stood in the centre circle whilst their fate was decided, and we could have shown our ‘appreciation’ as they left the pitch towards the exit.

We could even had Anne Robinson on the big screen - you are the weakest link, goodbye!

I am sure that what ever work/job you had, you would have soooo appreciated the same respect in terms of your end of year review of performance. We do need to get real here, the end result is sh*te, but not in any other job, would you accept without screaming to your union rep, would you accept this "outing" of your performance levels. Grow up.

[Spunk Trumpet]

Jensen Weir out of contract now. 
Not that I’d personally want him but considering Moore kept bringing him on and starts him today, I wouldn’t be surprised if he was one of the first players to sign. 

[Guitar Ray]

1 hour ago, Spunk Trumpet said:

Jensen Weir out of contract now. 
Not that I’d personally want him but considering Moore kept bringing him on and starts him today, I wouldn’t be surprised if he was one of the first players to sign. 

We had the same conversation at half time, I thought the same as you myself but someone pointed out lack of other available options today maybe got him the gig at RWB.  He looked ok going forward but not much end product and didn’t look great defensively, so pretty much the same as everyone else who’s played in that position this season.

[Nippy Naylor]

1 hour ago, Spunk Trumpet said:

Jensen Weir out of contract now. 
Not that I’d personally want him but considering Moore kept bringing him on and starts him today, I wouldn’t be surprised if he was one of the first players to sign. 

I bloody hope not mate 

He's hasn't exactly pulled up any trees 

[valiant_593]

16 minutes ago, Nippy Naylor said:

I bloody hope not mate 

He's hasn't exactly pulled up any trees 

That’s being polite. He’s been absolutely gash. Still, I think he will be one of our first signings. 

[Bald Eagle]

Note to self, I must run all tongue in cheek remarks via HR as it’s now 2024 and someone is bound to take offence!🤪

9 hours ago, Owd Seth said:

I am sure that what ever work/job you had, you would have soooo appreciated the same respect in terms of your end of year review of performance. We do need to get real here, the end result is sh*te, but not in any other job, would you accept without screaming to your union rep, would you accept this "outing" of your performance levels. Grow up

[man in the pub]

12 hours ago, werstayinup said:

I just hope we dont get the old DF spin of you have to wait until right at the end of the window to get the best players,lets strike early and bring in a good striker to give us a bit of hope for next season

Moving season tickets in the close season is going to be a very hard sell after the garbage we have had to endure this year. Fans need incentives to buy and pegging the price might in the owners eyes be that incentive but from a fans point of view not that attractive a deal when it's back to League 2 football. Neither is the prospect of a new training pitch or a roof on the Railway bogs going to shift many tickets, as needed as the improvements might be.

It's going to be signings of decent players that will entice fans back and as a result of fans disillusionment it will need a few jaw dropping signings to shift season tickets in serious numbers. I don't just mean  signing a decent left back either but at least 2 goalscoring strikers. Even if that means paying " over the odds" for which I read as the going rate. May I suggest this happens sooner rather than later as this will be the only Early bird offer that will persuade me to part with my money.

[Walka003]

Jensen Weir out of contract now. 
Not that I’d personally want him but considering Moore kept bringing him on and starts him today, I wouldn’t be surprised if he was one of the first players to sign. 

We're officially knackered if this is the type of players we're after. One of the most underwhelming loan signings in a long time, well since we signed Dan Gore, or maybe Alex mighten, or Rhys Williams.

The list of garbage loan signings in recent memory is a long one. Take Alfie and ollie out and you've got a long list of utter rubbish.

[Walka003]

That's because that's not the way he plays. Someone posted on here some time ago that Gasheads said he's best playing on the break with the ball played down the chanell and trying to turn players. Think he did this against us before. 
We're just not using him at what he's best at. Sounds a common theme at Vale Park right now. 
Also, I'm with @Brian Johnson I think (from what I've heard Moore is going to be given a lot more to play with in the budget. 
First we'll know if Monday when the retained list comes out, eh...
IF Carol does want us straight back up then, like Wrexham and Stockport, we'll need to splash the cash 
UTV

She has indirectly caused our relegation over the last two seasons. She absolutely should be putting her hand in her pocket to fix the mess she allowed to happen.

[bomber]

I think many fans like myself accepted the first season back in league one due to the playoffs delaying any signings. However this season there has been no excuse we scraped by last year , but to make the exact same mistakes this year is unbelievable . For two seasons we have endured some right garbage! Although having a corporate season ticket I just could not find the energy to attend. I am so disappointed and disillusioned I just don’t know if I will bother again. After sixty odd years of watching the Vale you would think I would be used to disappointments every defeat hurts like hell! But the lack of effort and commitment is just to much to take.

[PV1973]

2 hours ago, Walka003 said:

She has indirectly caused our relegation over the last two seasons. She absolutely should be putting her hand in her pocket to fix the mess she allowed to happen.

If you’re wondering where the money went the. get yourself into the corporate for a game, crawling with staff, great food and very busy.