Thought i'd get in there first ;) who's next?

I've heard Steven Gillespie mentioned!

Quoted from Mighty_Mariner

I've heard Steven Gillespie mentioned!

Also heard this and if I rightly remember Scott Brown said something about Gillespie following him on twitter

Not really sure on his style of play - would people be happy if we did sign Gillespie?

Gillespie is 29 and a free agent. Had a lot of injuries but has a good goalscoring record at a level above this. Don't know really.

Now that we saving money on Arnold, maybe only covering 1/2 his wages due to loan instead of permanent deal, could we go back to Solihull with a higher offer for Bogle????

Quoted from chaos33

Gillespie is 29 and a free agent. Had a lot of injuries but has a good goalscoring record at a level above this. Don't know really.

Is he the one who scored for Cheltenham against us in the play offs.?

Quoted from grimsby pete

Is he the one who scored for Cheltenham against us in the play offs.?

That was Steve Guinan, Pete.

Quoted from davmariner

That was Steve Guinan, Pete.

That's ok then, he can come. ;D

Steven Gillespie has struggled with injuries for years now, would be a waste of a wage IMO.

Gillespie would be a poor signing in my opinion. 60 goals in 240 games is poor if you ask me even if it is at the level above. He looks like a player who is on his way down. Much rather have Bogle.

Just put on another thread, that I think Gillespie has gone to alty

Quoted from WOZOFGRIMSBY

Just put on another thread, that I think Gillespie has gone to alty

Yeah he has. I was worried to be honest, didn't think he was good enough for us.

Must agree. Was concerned about fitness too.

Gonna be someone totally out the blue again I reckon. Nice surprise I hope.

Aaron O'Connor on a season loan is my guess.  Whats yours

I've heard something, it's not much and I have no names. But we're after a big striker, possible competition for Lenny

Parkin?

I don't know mate, i have no names what so ever!!

Quoted from Meza

Aaron O'Connor on a season loan is my guess.  Whats yours

Bogle

I don't know if what I've been told is true, but apparently we're after a big striker and then a pacey one

Quoted from marinerdean

I don't know if what I've been told is true, but apparently we're after a big striker and then a pacey one

Go on then Deano, who told you  ;)

Quoted from Marinerz93

Go on then Deano, who told you  ;)

Just a little Birdie 😉

Highly doubt it will be Ryan Bird now.

Quoted from Portsmouth News | Posted: 14th July 2014

It was an eye-catching run-out from the 26-year-old as Andy Awford’s side ran out 4-0 winners in Saturday’s pre-season opener.

Entering as a half-time substitute, Bird was involved in all four of the goals which arrived in the second period, including netting himself.

At the season’s end, Pompey activated a 12-month option in Bird’s contract to keep him at Fratton Park.

Full read here >> [url=http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/westleigh-park-pompey-rebirth-for-bird-1-6177805]http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/westleigh-park-pompey-rebirth-for-bird-1-6177805[/url]

Quoted from Nelly GTFC

Highly doubt it will be Ryan Bird now.
Full read here >> [url=http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/westleigh-park-pompey-rebirth-for-bird-1-6177805]http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/westleigh-park-pompey-rebirth-for-bird-1-6177805[/url]

The fact they opted to keen him for another year suggests to me the new manager   wants to keep him and now he has had a good pre season that completely rules that one out. The only name I have heard is Bogle.

Got a feeling it could be Jon Parkin. Hurst said the other day one of his targets could be training with another club and would have to wait and see what happened with that. Jon Parkin has been training with Lincoln but never played in there chesterfield friendly and simpson stated he was only training with them. I would be happy with this as long as we sign a Bogle/Williams type player as well.

Quoted from Meza

Aaron O'Connor on a season loan is my guess.  Whats yours

Doubt it'll be him, he'll be Newport's first choice this season.

Whoever it is i doubt Hurst will have this problem on meeting the new player.
https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t1.0-9/1504065_10152623584901340_6023417663853285526_n.jpg

Should've gone to specsavers

What's that Connor Jennings chap doing??

If we can get him cheap enough I'd sign Parkin.

Quoted from WOZOFGRIMSBY

What's that Connor Jennings chap doing??

Signed for wrexham mate.

Won't be Dan Bradley neither, he's resigned for Alfreton

Quoted from brad_gtfc

If we can get him cheap enough I'd sign Parkin.

Didn't he have a second hand shop in Oxford Street? Thought he'd have been a bit slow these days.

Pure guess work but I'm going for John Cofie, ex Man United and Barnsley.

Quoted from marinerdean

possible competition for Lenny

Could be anyone who's excrement at scoring goals then.

Quoted from 2578

Could be anyone who's excrement at scoring goals then.

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Quoted from zorro_is_a_Mariner

Signed for wrexham mate.

Hadn't seen it anywhere old boy  :P

Just heard that the new striker signing is John-Paul Pittman.

No, me neither.

Quoted from ginnywings

Just heard that the new striker signing is John-Paul Pittman.

No, me neither.

27 year old American, spent last season at Wycombe and is a free agent.

Spent two seasons at Crawley scoring 22 times in 61 games.

UTM

Quoted from ginnywings

Just heard that the new striker signing is John-Paul Pittman.

No, me neither.

*waits for posters to visit Soccerbase, get his stats, return to Fishy to moan about lack of goals*

Target man. Bit of pace, powerful...the description reminds me of Tounkara!

Bit injury prone over last few seasons after a great spell at Crawley.

Was on trial at Dagenham with connell

Know the name but dont know about him as a player

Reasonable record but no hairs left on the back of my neck!

Have we ever had an American play for us before?

Have we ever had an American play for us before?

John Thorrington was a yank I believe

Quoted from MuddyWaters

Reasonable record but no hairs left on the back of my neck!

I don`t think this is supposed to be a hair raising episode they have escaped to other pastures,  seems ok enough to shuffle the stubble tho

So is the striker signing tomorrow? Remember someone saying.

Definitely Pittman.

Quoted from MuddyWaters

Reasonable record but no hairs left on the back of my neck!

You must live one sad life,

3 signings in a week then!

1 goal every 4 or 5 matches and only played 40 games in 3 seasons. My hairs are resolutely refusing to stand to attention!

Very good signing that would be IMO!

Anyone know what type of striker he is? Looks like a big, target man kind of player which is good news as should give good competition for LJL and hopefully he starts ahead of him...

His record suggests he doesn't score that many though so a goalscorer has still got to be signed.

Quoted from Mariners_15

Anyone know what type of striker he is? Looks like a big, target man kind of player which is good news as should give good competition for LJL and hopefully he starts ahead of him...

His record suggests he doesn't score that many though so a goalscorer has still got to be signed.

Says 5' 9" on soccerbase and Wiki.

See my thread.think there's a fair bit of stuff on youtube showing him when he was good. Has to be a gamble but will be interesting to hear hursts opinion

Quoted from Mariners_15

Anyone know what type of striker he is? Looks like a big, target man kind of player which is good news as should give good competition for LJL and hopefully he starts ahead of him...

His record suggests he doesn't score that many though so a goalscorer has still got to be signed.

Don't be daft, LJL is the best striker at the club according to ph  ;)

Quoted from ackomariner

Don't be daft, LJL is the best striker at the club according to ph  ;)

I would say at this present time he is  ;)

Quoted from Nelly GTFC

Have we ever had an American play for us before?

Jake Sagare who played 1 game for us was a Yank.

I also see that Pitman played for England C even though he was born in Oklahoma!

Jake Sagare who played 1 game for us was a Yank.

I also see that Pitman played for England C even though he was born in Oklahoma.

Quoted from Les Brechin

Jake Sagare who played 1 game for us was a Yank.

I also see that Pitman played for England C even though he was born in Oklahoma.

Must have a UK passport, otherwise he wouldn't get a visa to play given his/our level.

We've had a few players that were yank!!!

And although gallimore (ditto Newell) wasn't American, he'd sure been in a few states

Quoted from Les Brechin

Jake Sagare who played 1 game for us was a Yank.

I also see that Pitman played for England C even though he was born in Oklahoma!

There's a song in their somewhere.... ;)

Bit worried about us signing an American. Before you know it we'll have Dolly Parton singing to us in the 'half-time show',
and cheerleaders dancing and cavorting and giving me a semi spoiling the traditional nature of the game here.

Quoted from Belfast Town

Must have a UK passport, otherwise he wouldn't get a visa to play given his/our level.

He was in Villa's setup at 9 so I'm guessing so!

POB: Oklahoma City, USA
(US passport holder)
DOB: 10.24.86
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 86Kg
Position: left/right wing, striker.
Favoured foot: Left


"Born in Oklahoma City to an airman and a hospital carer, my family moved to England when I was still young. I took part in many sports, but it was football that enthralled me.

Now 27, and into my 20th year playing football, I have garnered some ethics that I expect will serve me perpetually. I started playing like most kids - kicking a ball around with my friends, Before school, at lunch and again when I got home. Eventually I joined my local grass roots team Brackley Athletic, aged seven.

When introduced to the strict and professional nature of Premiership club Aston Villa, I signed a youth contract aged 9. I'm indebted to my family for travelling to Birmingham four times a week to get me to training sessions and matches. It was here I started to learn the importance of diet and nutrition, as well as; time management, self-analysis and team cohesion.

My time at Nottingham Forest aged twelve to twenty, was a poignant period also. Though mindful of the task in hand (that the industry nurtured some 98% of academy players, who don't graduate past their 18th birthday) I left home at sixteen to benefit from a sports scholarship, in pursuit of becoming a Professional. proof of my ability, belief and my persistence lays in the verity that I earned the elusive Professional contract, at one of Europe's most prestigious and respected football clubs, and have gone on to play over 200 games since. Though It hasn't been plain sailing, and many doors have been forced shut in front of me.

A penchant for study, compounded by a union with fantastic resources (and a veracious circle of peers,) has aided my development away from football. However, I'm always keen to connect with new people, shed some light and broaden my rumination.

Feel free to get in touch and Thanks for reading."

He will certainly "broaden his rumination" at Grimsby!

Quoted from Abdul19

POB: Oklahoma City, USA
(US passport holder)
DOB: 10.24.86
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 86Kg
Position: left/right wing, striker.
Favoured foot: Left


"Born in Oklahoma City to an airman and a hospital carer, my family moved to England when I was still young. I took part in many sports, but it was football that enthralled me.

Now 27, and into my 20th year playing football, I have garnered some ethics that I expect will serve me perpetually. I started playing like most kids - kicking a ball around with my friends, Before school, at lunch and again when I got home. Eventually I joined my local grass roots team Brackley Athletic, aged seven.

When introduced to the strict and professional nature of Premiership club Aston Villa, I signed a youth contract aged 9. I'm indebted to my family for travelling to Birmingham four times a week to get me to training sessions and matches. It was here I started to learn the importance of diet and nutrition, as well as; time management, self-analysis and team cohesion.

My time at Nottingham Forest aged twelve to twenty, was a poignant period also. Though mindful of the task in hand (that the industry nurtured some 98% of academy players, who don't graduate past their 18th birthday) I left home at sixteen to benefit from a sports scholarship, in pursuit of becoming a Professional. proof of my ability, belief and my persistence lays in the verity that I earned the elusive Professional contract, at one of Europe's most prestigious and respected football clubs, and have gone on to play over 200 games since. Though It hasn't been plain sailing, and many doors have been forced shut in front of me.

A penchant for study, compounded by a union with fantastic resources (and a veracious circle of peers,) has aided my development away from football. However, I'm always keen to connect with new people, shed some light and broaden my rumination.

Feel free to get in touch and Thanks for reading."

Wow. Deep Shiite man. That last paragraph will resonate with many of our fans..... :-/

Quoted from forza ivano

Wow. Deep Shiite man. That last paragraph will resonate with many of our fans..... :-/

Thank goodness we're getting these intellectuals on board before Baron Cohen's film.. ::)

Quoted from Nelly GTFC

Have we ever had an American play for us before?

I can't remember if it was Canada or USA but didn't we have some sort of feeder club over there at one point? It may have only lasted a year.

edit: found the link. It was Canada: http://thefishy.co.uk/story.php?id=8123332

He is going to have to work on his patter if he wants to pull any birds in Cleethorpes.

Quoted from psgmariner

He is going to have to work on his patter if he wants to pull any birds in Cleethorpes.

i dont think he'll have a problem with that! even i pull in cleethorpes

Quoted from oldun

He will certainly "broaden his rumination" ruination at Grimsby!

Just a joke Jon, welcome on board if your coming

Defiantly not Parkin, he has joined forest green.

Quoted from Hagrid

i dont think he'll have a problem with that! even i pull in cleethorpes

Pints?  ;)

seems to have come to a shuddering halt......

Whoever we sign will be disappointing. They almost always are. We are a 5th tier club trying to sign the gem out of  a field of shite. Good luck.

Quoted from ginnywings

Whoever we sign will be disappointing. They almost always are. We are a 5th tier at the backend of nowhere club trying to sign the gem out of  a field of shite. Good luck.

signed Clay and Pittman today

Quoted from SlouchyMetal

signed Clay and Pittman today

I hope you are joking.

Quoted from 1739

I hope you are joking.

nope


http://www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/news/article/duo-pen-town-deals-1787047.aspx

Dont post rumours/gossip on here, but im good friends with a guy in the know, the kevin phillips rumour had some truth to it, we approached him and his terms were to come in as head coach and play when needed, we were negotiating with him when leicester came in, offered him a coaching role on more money and we never heard from him again! Something to discuss for the night i suppose

Quoted from Hagrid

Dont post rumours/gossip on here, but im good friends with a guy in the know, the kevin phillips rumour had some truth to it, we approached him and his terms were to come in as head coach and play when needed, we were negotiating with him when leicester came in, offered him a coaching role on more money and we never heard from him again! Something to discuss for the night i suppose

Vanarama would love our Kev in a white tranny van - oh well its his loss!

Quoted from Hagrid

Dont post rumours/gossip on here, but im good friends with a guy in the know, the kevin phillips rumour had some truth to it, we approached him and his terms were to come in as head coach and play when needed, we were negotiating with him when leicester came in, offered him a coaching role on more money and we never heard from him again! Something to discuss for the night i suppose

To be honest i think that if  Phillips had come to us it would have been a fantastic coup
for the club, OK his playing days are getting near to over, but his knowledge of forward
play,type of supply to forwards  require and movement/positioning is exactly what we are missing, i hope this rumour is true, because at least it means that the club are aware of
the shortcomings that might be the reason we continue to be non league.

Quoted from petethemariner

To be honest i think that if  Phillips had come to us it would have been a fantastic coup
for the club, OK his playing days are getting near to over, but his knowledge of forward
play,type of supply to forwards  require and movement/positioning is exactly what we are missing, i hope this rumour is true, because at least it means that the club are aware of
the shortcomings that might be the reason we continue to be non league.

It could well have been a great move. Buckley and Dave Booth both signed experienced strikers to help the other forwards. Without Trevor Wymark to learn from, Drinkell and Wilkinson would not have been anything like as good.