NEW PLAYERS

[drwhoman]

Has anyone heard anything from anywhere? Should we have heard something by now or am I being impatient?

 

[bigmart]

plenty of rumours but nothing concrete as yet, should start to pick up soon.

 

[frenchrover]

Looks as though Ipswich are interested in Fon Williams.

"Out-of-contract Tranmere keeper Owain Fon Williams looks set to be the man competing with Scott Loach for the Town number one jersey during 2013/14. The Blues are understood to have offered terms to the 26-year-old Welshman, who was previously linked with a move to Portman Road in 2009 and again in the summer of 2010."

 

[SonkORLY?]

pretty sure he signed for 2 years

 

[Ian]

Not too fussed about OFW. Think he's easily replaceable.

Should be some news regarding new faces towards the end of the week.

 

[frenchrover]

Ronnie says he is looking to sign a midfielder on loan until January. Hope this isn't indicative of more problems for Wallace.

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

Ronnie says he is looking to sign a midfielder on loan until January. Hope this isn't indicative of more problems for Wallace.

I don't think so; we were always going to need cover in that position for a player returning from long term injury and there has been no sugegstion that Wallace is behind in his recovery. Perhaps Palmer is available again and is the player we are after ?

I am pleasantly surprised that we have brought in Foster and Horwood today; two decent signings relatively early in the summer, and in Foster's case, a player who was in demand.

Rumour has it that a deal for Ryan Lowe is also all but tied up; a really significant signing if it happens.

 

[bring back the cowshed!]

I'm assuming Foster will play alongside Ash with Goodi as cover. But I'm not sure about Harwood. Assuming Zoum leaves, will he be first choice? I would expect not. He's experienced, but being released by Carlisle and Hartlepool doesn't make an impressive cv. However, I'd be happy to see him as back-up.

 

[bigmart]

Good to see a couple of new signings today Steven Foster & Evan Horwood a couple of good defenders with plenty of experience, also good to see Robbo sign for another year.

Ive heard that Ryan Lowe had a medical today and should be announced as a new signing shortly.

 

[Ian]

I think Foster is a really good signing and brings with him a lot of experience from the Championship. Pleased Robinson signed on for another year. He's still an integral part of the team.

Think it will take Wallace a good few games to get back into the swing of it. Good news is that he's been out for so long, he'll be hungry to get playing again.

 

[Boz]

Foster seems like a good signing, while I share BBTC's reservations about Horwood. Robinson seemed to be showing his age in the second part of last season; his experience is invaluable, but we need to be realistic about our expectations of him.

If we are to sign Ryan Lowe, presumably some money will change hands, given he's still under contract?

 

[Ian]

Ive heard that Ryan Lowe had a medical today and should be announced as a new signing shortly.

I think we're all just waiting for the announcement now. If Ronnie can work his magic and get another decent striker in, we might have some much needed firepower.

 

[bigmart]

Foster seems like a good signing, while I share BBTC's reservations about Horwood. Robinson seemed to be showing his age in the second part of last season; his experience is invaluable, but we need to be realistic about our expectations of him.

If we are to sign Ryan Lowe, presumably some money will change hands, given he's still under contract?

No money will change hands they will agree to release him from his contract.

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

Apparently the midfielder we are trying to sign on loan is Chris Atkinson at Huddersfield. He is 21, made 7 appearances for them in the Championship last season, scoring agsinst Leeds, and seems to be highly rated by their supporters.

If Twitter is to be believed, we are also trying to sign Josh Simpson at Crawley, but the deal is unlikely to go through.

 

[bigmart]

Apparently the midfielder we are trying to sign on loan is Chris Atkinson at Huddersfield. He is 21, made 7 appearances for them in the Championship last season, scoring agsinst Leeds, and seems to be highly rated by their supporters.

If Twitter is to be believed, we are also trying to sign Josh Simpson at Crawley, but the deal is unlikely to go through.

No chance of Simpson he recently signed new contract with Crawley think for 2 years.

 

[bring back the cowshed!]

It's great to see the site back in action after the early summer lull. Glad that Mooney, Goodi and Robbo have re-signed, but what news of Zoum and Owain? Are they definitely going? It seems increasingly likely. If so, who could replace them? I notice that Paul Rachubka is now a free agent. He can be erratic, but working with Dave Timmins could help.

 

[merseyside bossman]

I reckon Ryan Lowe's signing will be announced today

 

[Ian]

but what news of Zoum and Owain?

Not sure if the old saying 'no news is good news' applies here. Maybe agent and club are trying to work on a deal. They may have their sights set elsewhere. I'll be a bit gutted if Zoom goes though.

I notice that Paul Rachubka is now a free agent. He can be erratic, but working with Dave Timmins could help.

I have no recollection of him ever playing for us. For those that remember, was he any good?

 

[bring back the cowshed!]

Rachubka was signed on loan from Leeds when OFW broke his hand the season before last. Considering he had lost his confidence at Leeds, I thought he did quite well. Les extended his loan period and I don't remember him having any bad games.

 

[Ian]

Ahh yes, thanks, that does ring a bell now.