MelvinBragg Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 Happy enough with the squad we have. Slight concern that we're an injury to Paulsen or Connelly away from a very inexperienced goalkeeper as backup. Last season we had Oxborough available to recall. I imagine we have a list of free agent goalkeepers in a drawer somewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 11 hours ago, Spiderpig said: So releasing him was the only sensible option. Has he been released? Not seen anything from the club yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 2 hours ago, MelvinBragg said: Happy enough with the squad we have. Slight concern that we're an injury to Paulsen or Connelly away from a very inexperienced goalkeeper as backup. Last season we had Oxborough available to recall. I imagine we have a list of free agent goalkeepers in a drawer somewhere... I don’t think Lee Hollis has been employed by anyone after us….. come to think of it I don’t think he was employed by anyone before us. I’m sure he’ll be available fits the criteria, small and looks like a full back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennyc Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 2 hours ago, MelvinBragg said: Happy enough with the squad we have. Slight concern that we're an injury to Paulsen or Connelly away from a very inexperienced goalkeeper as backup. Last season we had Oxborough available to recall. I imagine we have a list of free agent goalkeepers in a drawer somewhere... I think the rules allow for emergency loans at any time if a team runs short of goalies due to injury. Not ideal but at least it does not tie us to the transfer window. So no doubt we have someone in mind should that need arise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 58 minutes ago, Mad Dog said: Has he been released? Not seen anything from the club yet. Aye i noticed that as well, which concerns me if hes not actually been released. Maybe its part of the deal or probably more likely that the club and the players agents etc are still w orking out the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 3 hours ago, well_said said: I dont recall Ryan bowman taking penalties. So Ap Stam was better than him at that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellup83 Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 4 hours ago, MelvinBragg said: Happy enough with the squad we have. Slight concern that we're an injury to Paulsen or Connelly away from a very inexperienced goalkeeper as backup. Last season we had Oxborough available to recall. I imagine we have a list of free agent goalkeepers in a drawer somewhere... Could always register Neil Alexander in an emergency. Bit off topic but is Davie Henderson still at the club? Haven't seen him about? At least I don't think he's been one of our physios on the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldonmac Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 38 minutes ago, wellup83 said: Could always register Neil Alexander in an emergency. Bit off topic but is Davie Henderson still at the club? Haven't seen him about? At least I don't think he's been one of our physios on the pitch. Mark Gillespie is still on the books at Newcastle. Third choice, signed a 1 year deal in the Summer. He'd certainly do as emergency cover (imo) if it came to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshi-1991 Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 1 minute ago, coldonmac said: Mark Gillespie is still on the books at Newcastle. Third choice, signed a 1 year deal in the Summer. He'd certainly do as emergency cover (imo) if it came to it. Has he played a first team game since leaving us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 1 hour ago, Spiderpig said: Aye i noticed that as well, which concerns me if hes not actually been released. Maybe its part of the deal or probably more likely that the club and the players agents etc are still w orking out the details. I think he can play in goals do that gives us extra cover 🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 16 minutes ago, Yoshi-1991 said: Has he played a first team game since leaving us? He played in a few league cup games the first season he joined them, but nothing since. He'll be getting paid handsomely to work with the other keepers, and is obviously happy with what he's doing there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The African Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 Mark Gillespe has benefitted greatly from the fact that he is a product of the Newcastle United youth academy. As such, his presence in their squad ticks an important box regarding clubs' youth development even if he is unlikely to ever get a first team game. If they see value in having him around then you cannot blame him for picking up ten grand a week (speculation) for turning up for training. He was a very decent player for us so good luck to the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted September 7 Report Share Posted September 7 Lennon on bench for udinese v lazio. However..........Steve Seddon starts for Wimbledon away to Bromley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted September 7 Report Share Posted September 7 33 minutes ago, grizzlyg said: Lennon on bench for udinese v lazio. He got an early start. Coming on as a sub after 15 mins 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 Ap Stam away. Club just announced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewelllfan Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 Stama mutualled to pursue 'opportunities elsewhere'. Just hasn't really worked out for him here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 Glad AP has gone, as much as I think he is a good striker and was a potentially good buy, it’s not worked out and it’s clear he wants to be back in Oz with his family. Fair enough. Good for us as it removes a decent wage but unsure what opportunities he’ll get… but not our problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stv Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 Overall AP was one of the worst signings we have paid for in a long time Always in the wrong place , 2 yards short, never really looked interested at all in his time here and permanently injured. Think he wanted away after two months here. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 Just now, stv said: Overall AP was one of the worst signings we have paid for in a long time Always in the wrong place , 2 yards short, never really looked interested at all in his time here and permanently injured. Think he wanted away after two months here. 100% spot on that sums up his time here perfectly, he was dross. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 Didn't work out in the end, but better than our Alex Fisher/Jordan White/Jacob Blyth tier of non-scoring strikers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsince75 Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 Toughest position to recruit for . When it comes to successful strikers there’s probably been more bad than good or certainly a fair amount of meh . Need convincing that Thor will prove to be any better but at least we can give the guy a chance . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yabba's Turd Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 1 hour ago, wellsince75 said: Toughest position to recruit for . When it comes to successful strikers there’s probably been more bad than good or certainly a fair amount of meh . Need convincing that Thor will prove to be any better but at least we can give the guy a chance . JBA brought him in, I'm sure he thought he would do a job, needs a run in the team to see if he's any good though, feels like he's never had that kind of run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsince75 Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 10 minutes ago, Yabba's Turd said: JBA brought him in, I'm sure he thought he would do a job, needs a run in the team to see if he's any good though, feels like he's never had that kind of run Will be interesting to see if he’s able to get a run of games . His pro record has him averaging less than 14 games per season . hopefully he comes good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 3 hours ago, Andy H said: Ap Stam away. Club just announced Aye spiderpig . I hope you're pleased with yourself 🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 I probably more than anyone banged the Stama drum but injuries just never meant he could get a run. Lone striker not suited to him. I felt him and JT were developing a partnership until....yup...you guessed it..........stama got injured. Certainly not worst striker I have seen but just didnt work out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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