James Alibi

http://www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/news/article/tractor-boy-joins-town-2818780.aspx

Looks like our new LJL. Hope his finishing is better  ;D

I know his name! big powerful striker

Always handy to have an alibi

5 strikers, interesting. Has there been a setback with Bogle or Pittman's injuries?

I suppose we can't sign anyone after today until January - and it's nice to have options.

Possibly Bogle's injury, but possibly PH has been made aware that Jones will be going back at the end of his month and so needs someone in. If this is the last day that we can get loan players in does that means we cannot resign Jones until Jan? Anyone know the rules??

Two cup games coming up. Do they both require us to name 7 subs. I know the FA Cup does.
Best not to leave us short and also when does Alex Jones' loan end soon???

Quoted from The Grim Reaper

James Alibi

http://www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/news/article/tractor-boy-joins-town-2818780.aspx

I don't believe it.

Quoted from ivanosandwich

I don't believe it.

At least it gives Hurst an excuse if things go wrong. ;)

Quoted from Posh Harry

Possibly Bogle's injury, but possibly PH has been made aware that Jones will be going back at the end of his month and so needs someone in. If this is the last day that we can get loan players in does that means we cannot resign Jones until Jan? Anyone know the rules??

Ah yes, could well be that.

His loan ends December 12, but as he's currently registered with us, we can extend it after the deadline (I think)

Shame as I'm guessing this means it's unlikely Jones will stay longer?

It's Alabi, in fact to be totally correct his full name is James Bamidele Oluwatemi Alabi.

FGR say he was worse than Jolley

Quoted from Les Brechin

It's Alabi, in fact to be totally correct his full name is James Bamidele Oluwatemi Alabi.

A good job Roly Godfrey no longer commentates on Town matches, God knows how he would pronounce that name. ;)

PH can't resist a striker when he sees one as he's out and about. Then he gets home and has to decide what to do with them.

Quoted from GrimRob

PH can't resist a striker when he sees one as he's out and about. Then he gets home and has to decide what to do with them.

sounds like my mrs and shoes.. ;)

Quoted from Les Brechin

It's Alabi, in fact to be totally correct his full name is James Bamidele Oluwatemi Alabi.

Jim then.

The lad looks a big unit hope he does well certainly gives us great options up front. We look stronger in depth in all departments.

Come on town, TIME TO  TAKE THIS LEAGUE BY THE SCRUFF OF THE NECK. UTM.

http://www.twtd.co.uk/forum/360761/alabi-joining-grimsby-on-loan/#10

Some comments from some farmer chappies.

Welcome

Quoted from moosey_club

sounds like my mrs and shoes.. ;)

The Fishy is the perfect platform for making a comment like that!  ;)

I hope the idea is for him to be on the bench in case we need to throw the kitchen sink in at the end of a game to get a result. A good option.

What we don't want is for the side to lose the football we've been playing and revert to the hit and hope ball for the big lad to fight for. So I wouldn't want to see him as a regular starter.

Maybe someone smarter than me can come up with lyrics to thin lizzy's song "waiting for an alibi"..catchy tune.

Hes waiting just to catch your eye

As he waves the defenders bye bye

Different to what we already have, could have done with a unit like him to bully Fanny Parslow when we played Cheltenham.

Hurst has been looking for a target man type for a while, so i guess that Jones will be going back at the end of his month spell. Gives us options we don't currently have, so i welcome his signing.

Quoted from Sigone

Maybe someone smarter than me can come up with lyrics to thin lizzy's song "waiting for an alibi"..catchy tune.

I thought I saw it posted ( youtube ) earlier on this thread, must be losing the plot.... ::)

Quoted from ginnywings

Hurst has been looking for a target man type for a while, so i guess that Jones will be going back at the end of his month spell. Gives us options we don't currently have, so i welcome his signing.

I think he will probably keep Jones, he's a different option and looks a player.

Quoted from headingly_mariner

I think he will probably keep Jones, he's a different option and looks a player.

It would be nice to keep them both,

You can never have too many strikers. :)

Quoted from Les Brechin

It's Alabi, in fact to be totally correct his full name is James Bamidele Oluwatemi Alabi.

Try saying that when you're drunk.... Or sober for that matter!!

Looking at the (few) stats on Alabi I've found on the internet (6 feet 1 inch, beefy, left-footed) he might have a sub's role replacing Monkhouse - who can't last 90 mins of every match IMO - allowing us to continue with the same style of play. PH clearly likes to play that way as he's always picked a fit Monkhouse to start, and at the moment we have to play rather differently when we sub Monkey.

Given that Alabi can be used as a 'battering ram' centre forward too, looks an interesting signing to me. Can't believe there'll be any issues with his ability, having read the Ipswich fans' comments about him.

Quoted from arryarryarry

http://www.twtd.co.uk/forum/360761/alabi-joining-grimsby-on-loan/#10

Some comments from some farmer chappies.

a couple of whom seem to think we are still in League 2 !!

Quoted from moosey_club

a couple of whom seem to think we are still in League 2 !!

AND

One who thinks we are in an easy league.

Quoted from Mariner56

http://youtu.be/6FIDCC6m8_E

http://youtu.be/t0M3RJ13P88 Goal v Hartlepool

As long as we keep Jones looks like a decent addition.

Quoted from headingly_mariner

I think he will probably keep Jones, he's a different option and looks a player.

Hope so. I like the look of Jones but we can't accommodate them all in the matchday squad, so is it feasible to have 2 loan strikers? Depends on the injury situation i suppose.

CAN WE BRING HIM ON EACH TIME WE WIN A CORNER ?

Why do we hardly ever score from these dead ball situations?

Will Jones move backwards into a central midfield role if he stays?

To be fair, a power forward could be another option, in tight games when opponents play ten at the back !

Texted Scunny supporting mate for any info, his response:

"Decent player mate, scored a few for us"

Quoted from Rik e B

Texted Scunny supporting mate for any info, his response:

"Decent player mate, scored a few for us"

two loan spells at Scummy ,    10 appearances  -  1 goal.

Numpty  ;D

Quoted from grimsby pete

At least it gives Hurst an excuse if things go wrong. ;)

His name's an excuse
His name's an excuse
James Alabi
His name's an excuse.

(well almost).

Quoted from ginnywings

Hope so. I like the look of Jones but we can't accommodate them all in the matchday squad, so is it feasible to have 2 loan strikers? Depends on the injury situation i suppose.

I wonder if the forward/striker situation of our own players isn't so clear cut .  JJP  as we know won't be fit all season and is or has got a long term problem that we don't know about , Bogle  I liked what I saw first off , now ?. Whether it's because it's his first season as a pro up against better defenders , a different playing style or something else ?  PH sees it all in training so we must trust his judgement. , we still have Podge thank goodness .

The 'right' sort of signing for us (and for him). Getting younger players in from higher division clubs can only be good for their development and, of course, it theoretically means we get a better quality player (potentially).

As Bogle doesn't seem to be doing particularly well with the hustle and bustle aspect against big defenders, having another physical option available up front is just what we need. Let's hope he has a similarly positive impact to Jones.

as the loan window closed last night, i assume it was more of a pre-caution signing incase we got an injury to a striker between now and January

New song has got to be.

We're only here for an Alabi
We're only here for an Alabi
That's why we turned up
We're only here for an Alabi.

He looks a sort of striker we need at times would of been perfect for the games against tranmere and Cheltenham when we just hoofed the ball to nobody, i would rather we play on the deck and pass it about but at least he gives that strength up front.

new man first name on the sheet then, here we go again!

"You can never have too many strikers".

Birmingham possibly close to signing another striker on loan possibility Jones may stay with us

Quoted from TownSNAFU5

"You can never have too many strikers".

Ah yes ole Scotty boy, weren't we top Christmas time then fell away largely due to a million shoddy loan signings and our strikers not getting a settled run in side...

Not trying to churn up negativity about the here and now just that statement didn't sit well with me at the time. I'm sure Hursts got his reasons, JPP made of glass, Bogle injured/claims he's injured a lot/thrown his toys out pram... or whatever the case might be. Or it could be that Jones will be going back or this target man type only just come available.

We never know the absolute truth of Hursty's workings or what goes on.

I just hope we don't revert to the easy hoofball when we've made great progress conciously trying to play it the right way of late. It's a good option to have but not so good if overused; mix it up however and each differing attack method can wreak chaos as opposition don't know what to expect next.

Any further striker injuries / possible suspensions are now covered, and the strength player that Hurst was looking for has hopefully been found.

Devil if you do, devil if you don't - if no one had been brought in and we had a spate of injuries, then Hurst would be heavily cursed by his knockers for not preparing properly - don't forget these players still have to be paid for, so no signing will be lightly done !

Is this a direct possible solution to not many headed goals from numerous corners in many of the games played?? Someone said that he may be the direct sub for Monkhouse if he flags towards the end of a game.

Extra subs allowed in the cup competitions, so all eventualities could be considered, even a second goalie on the bench??

You can't blame Hurst for not wanting the most cover for most game situations !

I just hope that Jones stays - he looks hungry and has promise, even without a goal glut - he brings something up front to pen up defenses !

Lenny Mark 2? Tractor fans say he has been different class in their under 21's. See how he gets on in the tough action of The National League.

Agreed re Jones; he's not brought goals, yet, but he's slotted into our side brilliantly as the perfect foil to those around him  and helping our attacking play become sharp and incisive.

League and cup ( trophy ) double looks on now,

Whatever team Paul puts out in the trophy we will have a good chance of winning,

This must be the strongest squad we have had for years.  8)

Quoted from ClarkyGTFC

Birmingham possibly close to signing another striker on loan possibility Jones may stay with us

They have signed striker James Vaughn from Huddlesfield.

So lets hope Jones stays.

So people on here are happy for him to go straight into the first team to the detriment of the other lads,This man should be back up only playing in the tin pot cup, but no he will be straight in and not on his scoring record but on the basis he looks likes Hursts long gone love.

He may be a good signing and certainly gives PH another option up front. I just wish that the photo of Alibi in the GET didn't show him wearing one of " those shirts "  !!!!

Bit of a sweeping statement that Grim74. I'd like Jones and Amond to continue their partnership and then whoever looking the most dangerous to start after that. If they drawing blanks and Alabi comes on and grabs a brace I wouldn't begrudge him winning a starting berth.

So because he's an archetypal target man you've made him a hate figure and already conjuring up a stick to beat Hurst with before a ball has been kicked in anger?

I suggest waiting and seeing before firing mouth off but it appears you've already taken the shitlark position of judge, jury and executioner without (most likely) having ever seen him play.

Deary me.

Quoted from Grim74

So people on here are happy for him to go straight into the first team to the detriment of the other lads,This man should be back up only playing in the tin pot cup, but no he will be straight in and not on his scoring record but on the basis he looks likes Hursts long gone love.

Wow, if that's what you have to say about this young lad who you've never seen play and probably have never heard of, I can only imagine how much you must have slagged off the signing of Jones. After all, he'd never scored any first team goals for any club (and still hasn't) which isn't surprising as he hadn't even made an appearance in senior football before he joined us.

Alabi is enormously experienced in comparison.

Boo... Hursts out!! FFS sort it Fenty!

:-/

Quoted from Grim74

So people on here are happy for him to go straight into the first team to the detriment of the other lads,This man should be back up only playing in the tin pot cup, but no he will be straight in and not on his scoring record but on the basis he looks likes Hursts long gone love.

Yeah! Booooo! Hurst out! For something that hasn't even happened.

Non sure if this has been mentioned in the previous pages but he played with Omar Bogle when they were both at Celtic.

Quoted from Rik e B

Bit of a sweeping statement that Grim74. I'd like Jones and Amond to continue their partnership and then whoever looking the most dangerous to start after that. If they drawing blanks and Alabi comes on and grabs a brace I wouldn't begrudge him winning a starting berth.

So because he's an archetypal target man you've made him a hate figure and already conjuring up a stick to beat Hurst with before a ball has been kicked in anger?

I suggest waiting and seeing before firing mouth off but it appears you've already taken the shitlark position of judge, jury and executioner without (most likely) having ever seen him play.

Deary me.

Did Ben Tomlinson and Matt Robinson not happen then??
I seem to remember some unhappy fishy folk on here when Mr Hurst decided to drop better first teamer's just to acommodate his new loans??

Quoted from Grim74

Did Ben Tomlinson and Matt Robinson not happen then??
I seem to remember some unhappy fishy folk on here when Mr Hurst decided to drop better first teamer's just to acommodate his new loans??

Better in whose opinion though? Despite Tomlinson not scoring, the results improved when he was in the side and Robinson was much maligned IMO. Wasn't he brought in when Clay had some "personal" issues and Brown was still injured?

Maybe the new lads have been brought in to negotiate the FA Trophy and give some players a breather. I think Hurst has been doing well lately with results and signings and i say that as not one of his biggest fans, so we need to give him some slack and see what transpires.

Tomlinson and Jones both made their debuts from the bench.

Bloody marvelous only here could signing of players be regarded as trying to course friction in the camp. Yeah Hurst wants to upset a wining side to give you lot something to moan about. FFS.

I trust Hurst regarding signings he`s a deep thinker and is not prone to rash judgements regarding signings, some have not been successful but most have, why not wait and see who starts and who is on the bench and judge it from there

Quoted from ginnywings

Better in whose opinion though? Despite Tomlinson not scoring, the results improved when he was in the side and Robinson was much maligned IMO. Wasn't he brought in when Clay had some "personal" issues and Brown was still injured?

Maybe the new lads have been brought in to negotiate the FA Trophy and give some players a breather. I think Hurst has been doing well lately with results and signings and i say that as not one of his biggest fans, so we need to give him some slack and see what transpires.

The results have improved a lot more since Tomlinson has been left out of our starting 11 that's for sure!!

Looking at Alabi in action he looks like a younger version of John Lewis.

Good on Hurst.Quite pleased with who we have signed on paper on loan eg the Ipswich lad and now the ex Arsenal player

Quoted from toontown

The results have improved a lot more since Tomlinson has been left out of our starting 11 that's for sure!!

Agree, but I'd say his presence made the other strikers realise they needed to up their game to get back in and perform well in other aspects of the game.

Everyone (including me) asks for a new central midfielder to boost the squad - he signs one - everyone now starts to grumble! (not including me !)

Let the next month play out, and see what results in cups and league pan out, and later league position we're in after the holidays, then if everyone's still unhappy, they at least will have a clear reason to moan !!

I think that he is signing hunger, with players wanting to play and prove themselves !C

Could have the possibilities of our best squad in years !!

Roll on Saturday !!!

Quoted from toontown

The results have improved a lot more since Tomlinson has been left out of our starting 11 that's for sure!!

They have yes but i'm talking about how the results improved when Tomlinson came in, not as they are now. Amond has been a better player since and has admitted that he realised he had to work harder after watching Tomlinson, who took his place in the side.

Quoted from ginnywings

They have yes but i'm talking about how the results improved when Tomlinson came in, not as they are now. Amond has been a better player since and has admitted that he realised he had to work harder after watching Tomlinson, who took his place in the side.

Therefore the end justifies the means! Sometimes certain players need a reality check to make them up their game and play to their potential.

Quoted from rancido

Therefore the end justifies the means! Sometimes certain players need a reality check to make them up their game and play to their potential.

And why playing with better players helps players improve their game.Hence at our level some of the youths could learn a thing a two from the likes of Disley and Gowling.