Uncle John from Jamaica wrote:Burnley set to bid for Clayon today. That's a backwards step for him.
Who finished higher this season? Who was in the Premier League last?
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npower Football League Thread 2012/13
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Who finished higher this season? Who was in the Premier League last?
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CoVkId01 wrote:Went for Blackpool, Huddersfield and Southend to go up, first two have got to the final.
Good match tonight, far better than the 180mins of shit in the Sheffield-Stevenage semi-final.
Blackpool will not beat West Ham, unfortunately.
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Press conference some time today for Sean O'Driscoll as new Crawley boss. Be interesting to see what he says and who he brings in.
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Lots of rumours of Joe Garner to Leeds, and James Collins (Shrewsbury) coming to Watford.
Anyone from League 2 able to rate him?
Anyone from League 2 able to rate him?
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Some of the lads are off to Mallorca.
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He's okay, I've only seen him once but he's a target man type striker, holds the ball up well.Lux wrote:Lots of rumours of Joe Garner to Leeds, and James Collins (Shrewsbury) coming to Watford.
Anyone from League 2 able to rate him?
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I reckon they can turn them over, the large pitch at Wembley will suit Ince and Phillips.Jelavić7|EFC wrote:CoVkId01 wrote:Went for Blackpool, Huddersfield and Southend to go up, first two have got to the final.
Good match tonight, far better than the 180mins of shit in the Sheffield-Stevenage semi-final.
Blackpool will not beat West Ham, unfortunately.
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Re: npower Football League Thread 2012/13
by Uncle John from Jamaica Thu May 17, 2012 11:29 pm
Lux wrote:Uncle John from Jamaica wrote:Burnley set to bid for Clayon today. That's a backwards step for him.
Who finished higher this season? Who was in the Premier League last?
While those facts are indeed true, nobody could really say Burnley was a step forward from Leeds at this moment in time. Sideways perhaps but I still believe its backwards. Unless we are talking in financial terms of course...
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Burnley are skint now, they'll probably have to sell Jay Rod and the likes.
Rumours we've had a bid accepted for Rodriguez, and we're chasing Trippier.
If I supported Burnley I'd hate Southampton, we stole Cork from under their noses, then we pinched Fox, now we're looking to get their right back and best striker.
Rumours we've had a bid accepted for Rodriguez, and we're chasing Trippier.
If I supported Burnley I'd hate Southampton, we stole Cork from under their noses, then we pinched Fox, now we're looking to get their right back and best striker.
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Harrold wrote:He's okay, I've only seen him once but he's a target man type striker, holds the ball up well.Lux wrote:Lots of rumours of Joe Garner to Leeds, and James Collins (Shrewsbury) coming to Watford.
Anyone from League 2 able to rate him?
Well he sounds a bit like Troy Deeney then..but he is young and scores goals so I wouldn't mind taking him on....he will be cheap as it's on a tribunal so not much to lose.
Uncle John from Jamaica wrote:Lux wrote:
Who finished higher this season? Who was in the Premier League last?
While those facts are indeed true, nobody could really say Burnley was a step forward from Leeds at this moment in time. Sideways perhaps but I still believe its backwards. Unless we are talking in financial terms of course...
I agree, Leeds have the bigger stadium, more fans bla bla...but in terms of teams it is a sideways move...so not really something Clayton would want to consider.
Financially Leeds are surely better off. I think too many Leeds fans moan about finances when it's stable.
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Ollie can do it. He thrives on being the under dogs.Jordi wrote:I reckon they can turn them over, the large pitch at Wembley will suit Ince and Phillips.Jelavić7|EFC wrote:
Blackpool will not beat West Ham, unfortunately.
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Leicester signing Vardy for £1.7m 
...that much for a mid aged non-league player seems ridiculous.
...that much for a mid aged non-league player seems ridiculous.
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It was £1.7m?
Michael Owen is 4/1 to join Brighton, and 8/1 to sign for us.
Michael Owen is 4/1 to join Brighton, and 8/1 to sign for us.
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Jordi wrote:It was £1.7m?
Michael Owen is 4/1 to join Brighton, and 8/1 to sign for us.
Well I think it is £1m but can rise to £1.7m...probably if they get promoted.
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Re: npower Football League Thread 2012/13
by Uncle John from Jamaica Fri May 18, 2012 12:09 am
Lux wrote:Harrold wrote:He's okay, I've only seen him once but he's a target man type striker, holds the ball up well.
Well he sounds a bit like Troy Deeney then..but he is young and scores goals so I wouldn't mind taking him on....he will be cheap as it's on a tribunal so not much to lose.Uncle John from Jamaica wrote:
While those facts are indeed true, nobody could really say Burnley was a step forward from Leeds at this moment in time. Sideways perhaps but I still believe its backwards. Unless we are talking in financial terms of course...
I agree, Leeds have the bigger stadium, more fans bla bla...but in terms of teams it is a sideways move...so not really something Clayton would want to consider.
Financially Leeds are surely better off. I think too many Leeds fans moan about finances when it's stable.
Yeah we were one of few clubs to make profit last year. I was talking in terms of his own finances though I.e wages. That was the reason we didn't give him a new contract.
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Uncle John from Jamaica wrote:Yeah we were one of few clubs to make profit last year. I was talking in terms of his own finances though I.e wages. That was the reason we didn't give him a new contract.
Hmm true... would be surprised if Burnley can pay what he wants if Leeds won't offer him it though.
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James Collins? I remember him winding up our fans at Burton and we chanted wanker at him for ages .
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ShakerMatty wrote:James Collins? I remember him winding up our fans at Burton and we chanted wanker at him for ages
The only player Cov have been linked with so far this summer
he was born in Coventry which makes some people think that he will jump at the chance to come here
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Rangers were supposed to have had a bid rejected for Vardy in January, £1million.
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Leicester's signings in the past few days have been horrid.
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Jelavić7|EFC wrote:CoVkId01 wrote:Went for Blackpool, Huddersfield and Southend to go up, first two have got to the final.
Good match tonight, far better than the 180mins of shit in the Sheffield-Stevenage semi-final.
Blackpool will not beat West Ham, unfortunately.
Don't think it will be as one-sided as people think. WH have the better squad but Blackpool can definitely do it in the final
Jelavić7|EFC wrote:Leicester's signings in the past few days have been horrid.
More money than sense.
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Would love Blackpool to win, West Ham don't deserve to go up this season imo. Reckless spending and they still couldn't get auto promotion.
Leicester have tried to buy their way into the PL and it's failed, miserably.
I mean seriously, Mills for £5million?
Apparently they're trying to offload him to Celtic for £2million.
Leicester have tried to buy their way into the PL and it's failed, miserably.
I mean seriously, Mills for £5million?
Apparently they're trying to offload him to Celtic for £2million.
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http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2775732,00.html
Wayne Brown, Danny Woodards and Jim Paterson all offered new deals.
Full list of players released - Byron Anthony, Scott McGleish, Charlie Reece, Charlie Clough, Lance Cronin, Michael Boateng, Darren Jefferies, Lamar Powell and James Dale.
Wayne Brown, Danny Woodards and Jim Paterson all offered new deals.
Full list of players released - Byron Anthony, Scott McGleish, Charlie Reece, Charlie Clough, Lance Cronin, Michael Boateng, Darren Jefferies, Lamar Powell and James Dale.
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http://www.crawleytownfc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,11025~2775571,00.html
Reds' new manager Sean O'Driscoll has set his sights on developing the club further, while continuing the success of recent seasons. The former Bournemouth and Doncaster boss was appointed yesterday, and
says the club's honesty was a huge factor in him becoming the new manager.
Speaking at a media conference at the Broadfield Stadium today, Sean said: "All the questions I asked were answered honestly. If people are honest you appreciate that more and everyone was. They know exactly where they are, exactly what they have achieved and exactly what they want to achieve. (Chief Executive) Alan (Williams) will tell you I like to do due diligence. I ended up writing reports and what have you. It takes me a while to do a lot of things but you go with your gut instinct. I think I can take Crawley to the next level of development."
Sean, who brings with him a wealth of experience, believes his time with Doncaster will stand him in good stead. And he also sees comparisons between ourselves and League 1 play-off semi-finalists Stevenage, who also achieved back-to-back promotions and then contested the League 1 play-offs.
"In football you wait for opportunities and they bypass you. This seems to be a good fit," he added. "I did a similar job at Doncaster, and this is another club that wants to move in the right direction. There's a good set of people behind the scenes that work really hard. The benchmark is a team like Stevenage, a club that is on the next step which is something we can have a look at. They managed to get into the play-offs in League 1 with a good set of players who have work hard together. This is one of the reasons that Crawley have been successful and hopefully we can keep that and add to it."
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Happy to see Woodards and Paterson offered new deals. Hopefully they sign. Paterson was playing Europa League football last season before signing with us.Harrold wrote:http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2775732,00.html
Wayne Brown, Danny Woodards and Jim Paterson all offered new deals.
Full list of players released - Byron Anthony, Scott McGleish, Charlie Reece, Charlie Clough, Lance Cronin, Michael Boateng, Darren Jefferies, Lamar Powell and James Dale.
Only sad to see Byron go, are longest serving player.
Jordan Goddard, Mitch Harding, Ellis Harrison and Ross Staley have all been offered pro deals.
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McGhee explains the retained list. Top bloke.
McGhee explains the retained list. Top bloke.
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Preston sign Shrewsbury duo.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11719/7760613/Shrews-duo-join-Preston
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11719/7760613/Shrews-duo-join-Preston
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Torquay vs Cheltenham shortly, come on Cheltenham!
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Harrold wrote:Preston sign Shrewsbury duo.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11719/7760613/Shrews-duo-join-Preston
Happy with these.
Scott Laird and John Mousinhp have rejected new contracts at Stevenage. Can only hope they are coming to us.
One can dream
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We've signed our 2nd player, James Severn on a free-transfer after he was released by Derby. He's gonna be understudy to our keeper.
