The Squad 2024-25

[Sparky]

We’ve been linked with a couple of Marine’s players after their promotion to NLN.

 

[Am on mobile]

So, I have gleaned so far that Apter, Finlay, Sarcevic and Kemp are out of our price range. It begs the question, what do we think our price range actually is?

Netto

 

[Am on mobile]

Lol its so quiet after being told they want quality. You know its going to be cheap and easy

 

[Sparky]

Luke Norris signs a new one year deal.

Good news. Stats from last season.

21 games (16 starts)
6 Goals
4 Assists

40 Shots (19 On Target)

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

Good decision. There are not many better number nines at this level.

 

[ADD]

Agreed pleased with that. Just hope we end up with others who can play to his strengths... oh and he stays fit!

 

[Ian]

Good news.

 

[Keith Hill (Bolton)]

Good news.
It does give us good options, alongside the other players we already have.
A full season fit, so we can get the best out of him.
A midfielder, (A ratter) and a centre back that are quality.
And maybe, Apter?????

 

[bigmart]

Good news.
It does give us good options, alongside the other players we already have.
A full season fit, so we can get the best out of him.
A midfielder, (A ratter) and a centre back that are quality.
And maybe, Apter?????

Apter sadly is just wishful thinking.

Norris is a good signing and hopefully staying fit will be a big asset for us next season

 

[Keith Hill (Bolton)]

Apter sadly is just wishful thinking.

Norris is a good signing and hopefully staying fit will be a big asset for us next season

It's on my Christmas list.
And Santa owes my one.

 

[Boz]

On balance feel this is good news re Norris. Wonder if there is an option to extend, currently nearly all our players out of contract at the end of next season. Think we do need to recruit/loan a similar style player as cover

 

[Sparky]

Morecambe have lost a ton of players either released or turning down contract offers. The latter include two decent full backs Tutonda and Senior who we should look at if we can afford decent competition for wood and LOC

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

Wonder if there is an option to extend, currently nearly all our players out of contract at the end of next season.

The article on the website implies we have a one year option. That has been the case with a number of the 'better' players we have signed in the last couple of years.

 

[dollar'sbloke]

The article on the website implies we have a one year option. That has been the case with a number of the 'better' players we have signed in the last couple of years.

That suggests he had the weaker bargaining hand, which isn't too surprising as he had to settle for us 12 months ago and his stock hasn't risen. We have lost no one, kept LOC which was a pleasant surprise so logic dictates we should get better as no downside.
I would not be surprised if Dennis was mutually moved on, his wages would surely be better used as he is a square peg. Merrie and Saunders to a lesser extent underwhelm me, although if Bradford think Byrne is an answer they won't be asking us many questions. Wouldn't be shocked if Hendry got bought and that would be bad. Taylor was the brightness in utter gloom will really question my sanity if he doesn't make a resurgence.
Finally you couldn't pick a weaker division on paper? Ten to come, intriguing?

 

[bring back the cowshed!]

That suggests he had the weaker bargaining hand, which isn't too surprising as he had to settle for us 12 months ago and his stock hasn't risen. We have lost no one, kept LOC which was a pleasant surprise so logic dictates we should get better as no downside.
I would not be surprised if Dennis was mutually moved on, his wages would surely be better used as he is a square peg. Merrie and Saunders to a lesser extent underwhelm me, although if Bradford think Byrne is an answer they won't be asking us many questions. Wouldn't be shocked if Hendry got bought and that would be bad. Taylor was the brightness in utter gloom will really question my sanity if he doesn't make a resurgence.
Finally you couldn't pick a weaker division on paper? Ten to come, intriguing?

Quite agree, DB. It is still only May and it is already a good summer transfer window! I can’t remember the last time we lost no one we wanted to keep. Except for our favourite loanee, of course.

It bodes well for next season, because we have the bulk of last year’s squad signed up and they all seem to want to play for Nigel - although I expect Dennis and Hawkes may move on.

I don’t expect many more signings until the end of next month. Players get paid until then and will wait as long as possible to get the best deals.

 

[O4anotherplayoff]

Might well turn out to be irrelevant to us but a local journo is reporting that Southport midfielder Tyler Walton is about to sign a two year deal at a L2 club.

 

[Sparky]

Might well turn out to be irrelevant to us but a local journo is reporting that Southport midfielder Tyler Walton is about to sign a two year deal at a L2 club.

Seems highly rated by the sandgrounders fans although league two a step up. We’ve had a few duds from non league like Darren Stephenson and Louis Almond but there are good players out there. Newport signed Will Evans from Bala Town whose had a great season

 

[O4anotherplayoff]

A two year deal suggests to me it’s more likely to be someone like Accy than us. One to keep an eye on though.

I’ve mentioned him a while ago but Sol Solomon at Marine is someone who I still reckon could make the step up into the pro game. He’d command a fee though.

 

[Sparky]

A two year deal suggests to me it’s more likely to be someone like Accy than us. One to keep an eye on though.

I’ve mentioned him a while ago but Sol Solomon at Marine is someone who I still reckon could make the step up into the pro game. He’d command a fee though.

He does indeed join Accrington.

Have also heard good things about Solomon at Marine. One thing we need more of is pace and he has that

Barrow also sign a local player bringing in Chester’s keeper

 

[ONIGP]

On balance feel this is good news re Norris. Wonder if there is an option to extend, currently nearly all our players out of contract at the end of next season. Think we do need to recruit/loan a similar style player as cover

The problem with this is that we would end up with a Dieseruvwe/Mumbongo level of player. I'd rather switch Jennings or change formation.