Now the inquest

Quoted from Stew0_0

Not sure if complete overall would be true statement as i wouldnt be adverse to this starting next year

GK
New keeper
New No.2

RB
New RB/WB x 2

LB
New LB/WB x 2

CB
Harvey Rodgers
Doug Tharme
Toby Mullarkey
Niall Maher (New Contract)

RW
2 x new wingers

LW
Charles Vernam
1 x new winger

CM
Curtis Thompson
Harry Clifton (offer new contract)
2 x new midfielders

ST
Danny Rose
2 x new striker
Donavan Wilson
Cameron Gardner

I would release, Eastwood, Hunt and Pyke from their contracts
All the out of contract players apart from Maher and Clifton let go.

All this meaning for a starting 11 we would have the spine mostly in place with the exception of GL, RB, LB, a winger and 1 or 2 CM's, ST

I'm glad you're not putting the squad together!

Got to get away from signing highly injury prone players just because they may come in at better value on terms, using us as stepping stones.

The ratio for success is low, meaning we still have to dip into a very hard to crack loan market each season.

Experience also costs money, but we need some proper fit ball players with no black and white colour blindness to actually pass well to our own players at a decent rate of speed.

Geographical location has always been a problem, so possibly look for players within a reasonable commute distance.

Can we improve the relationship with Hull city if we do need loans to enhance the squad after the permanent signings  or will their release list have any opportunities for us?

Are there any rough diamonds in other leagues such as Ireland or Scotland?

Going further afield could be problematic, but could also see what technical players could be found more cheaply.

Look at the Brighton process of conveyor belt production of fast skilful young players who can play well, impress and move on for a profit.

Can Town find a lower level at better prices?

Mr Hutchinson will be having a lot of time snd a red hot phone trying to give Artell names to supplement Artell's own wish list.

A couple of Conteh type signings in different positions would be great, even if we are being used as a step up the leagues for them.

Progress on a new training complex could also prove a selling point, so when will that move forward?

Are any new vetted investors going to come on board this year, not a lot happening on that score?

I don't know the names but how about 2/3 players in the mould of Wymark and Birtles?. It might cost a bit but these types of players don't have to think about running to get in a good position, because they have thought 2 moves ahead and are already there waiting for the ball.

There is also an added benefit that they can help younger players with their knowledge of the game.

Quoted from Maringer

I wouldn't disagree with that but, other than Crocombe, I think the last commanding keeper we had was probably Davison (unless I'm forgetting somebody). A long time ago now! Henderson as well, of course, but we're not likely to sign somebody with his potential on loan again in a hurry. You don't get all that many 'commanding' keepers at this level which makes it doubly disappointing that we didn't try hard enough to retain Crocombe.

Mildenhall?

I don't think he was as spectacular a 'keeper as a McKeown, Crocombe or even someone like Danny Coyne.  But he was just very, very good all round and commanded his area with authority.  The improvement in Rob Jones between 2004/05 to 2005/06 is often talked about, the sports psychology he tapped into and the value in trusting someone beyond their first run of games. But I wonder how much of his improvement was down to having someone like Mildenhall behind him.

Quoted from DB

I don't know the names but how about 2/3 players in the mould of Wymark and Birtles?. It might cost a bit but these types of players don't have to think about running to get in a good position, because they have thought 2 moves ahead and are already there waiting for the ball.

There is also an added benefit that they can help younger players with their knowledge of the game.

Artell built that youthful and developing Crewe side around the vastly experienced Paul Green, Nicky Hunt and Chris Dagnall through the spine.    

Our squad lacks experience, still.  Wouldn't shock me at all if we bring in a few older heads this summer.

Quoted from diehardmariner

Artell built that youthful and developing Crewe side around the vastly experienced Paul Green, Nicky Hunt and Chris Dagnall through the spine.    

Our squad lacks experience, still.  Wouldn't shock me at all if we bring in a few older heads this summer.

Hope we bring in a couple of winners aswell, lads that have been around promotion squads. Having that knack of knowing how to win games of football is very underrated.

Quoted from RonMariner

I think some of the concerns are about the poor playing surfaces causing injury.

Cleeps Town looks decent to me, can't comment on Gy Borough.  

Quoted from DB

I don't know the names but how about 2/3 players in the mould of Wymark and Birtles?. It might cost a bit but these types of players don't have to think about running to get in a good position, because they have thought 2 moves ahead and are already there waiting for the ball.

There is also an added benefit that they can help younger players with their knowledge of the game.

Times have changed . Look at Charlie Austin on Saturday, his touch was woeful . Most of them type of players don’t need the money now

Quoted from diehardmariner

Mildenhall?

I don't think he was as spectacular a 'keeper as a McKeown, Crocombe or even someone like Danny Coyne.  But he was just very, very good all round and commanded his area with authority.  The improvement in Rob Jones between 2004/05 to 2005/06 is often talked about, the sports psychology he tapped into and the value in trusting someone beyond their first run of games. But I wonder how much of his improvement was down to having someone like Mildenhall behind him.

You could also argue that not having Anthony Williams flapping around behind him was part of the upturn in Rob Jones form.

Mildenhall was a very solid keeper. As you say, a dependable all rounder.

Quoted from jamesgtfc

You could also argue that not having Anthony Williams flapping around behind him was part of the upturn in Rob Jones form.

Mildenhall was a very solid keeper. As you say, a dependable all rounder.

Gee.  Thanks for that reminder.  I'd forgotten about him