Transfer update

[Christies Child]

Given that any 20+ striker in League One or better is way out of our league (pardon the pun) then the only 20+ strikers from last season in either league two or blue square prem were:

Simeon Jackson ( Gills) 21
Grant Holt (Shrews) 20
Jack Lester (chesterfield) 20

Andrew Mangan (FGR) 26
James Constable (Oxford utd) 23
Steve Morison (stevenage) 22
Charlie Griffin (salisbury city) 21
Matthew Barnes-Homer (Kiddy) 20
Jack Midson (Histon) 20

Unless we mean nearly 20, in which case it could be anybody. Danny Ecob hasn't left the forces has he?

....you've left out the entire Scottish and Irish Leagues as well as those from Wales.

Andy Mangan was on pre-season trainig with us, but left before been given a chance on the pitch. Morrison has already joined somebody else (not sure who). Constable, Griffin and the others .....

[George Dawes]

Given that any 20+ striker in League One or better is way out of our league (pardon the pun) then the only 20+ strikers from last season in either league two or blue square prem were:

Simeon Jackson ( Gills) 21
Grant Holt (Shrews) 20
Jack Lester (chesterfield) 20

Andrew Mangan (FGR) 26
James Constable (Oxford utd) 23
Steve Morison (stevenage) 22
Charlie Griffin (salisbury city) 21
Matthew Barnes-Homer (Kiddy) 20
Jack Midson (Histon) 20

Unless we mean nearly 20, in which case it could be anybody. Danny Ecob hasn't left the forces has he?

i think people refer to signing a striker capable of getting 20-goals a season


all be it you do need to supply them, thats why i always harp on about a left wing crosser of the ball on these forums, as we now have M Duffy with what I've seen of, as pace and can beat defenders and cross early balls across the goal mouth

[P/T Indie]

Given that any 20+ striker in League One or better is way out of our league (pardon the pun) then the only 20+ strikers from last season in either league two or blue square prem were:

Simeon Jackson ( Gills) 21
Grant Holt (Shrews) 20
Jack Lester (chesterfield) 20

Andrew Mangan (FGR) 26
James Constable (Oxford utd) 23
Steve Morison (stevenage) 22
Charlie Griffin (salisbury city) 21
Matthew Barnes-Homer (Kiddy) 20
Jack Midson (Histon) 20

Unless we mean nearly 20, in which case it could be anybody. Danny Ecob hasn't left the forces has he?

Well it wont be any of the top 3 and hell would freeze over before we could sign a FGR player so that narrows it down somewhat.

[nobbyshrimp]

I think some people under estimate how hard it must be for Sammy and Mark to entice players to come to Morecambe. Its hardly a club on players wish lists. And before I go on any further James Constable has recently signed at Oxford, where he was on loan. The Shrews (round the corner from me) have just signed Jake Robinson who was recently released by Brighton. He is a good young experienced striker and should partner Holt up front. Shrews paid nothing! What they have is a good stadium, fan base and the prospects of promotion. This Robinson liked. They can also match his wage demands because of overall revenue. How can we match that? We can't (yet) match the stadium, fan base or revenue and so the best we can hope for is to pay a transfer fee for someone under contract but on less wages because of our smaller (income) revenue. What I think Sammy should be doing now (and he may already be doing so) is using the new stadium as a way to attract players who he may sign on a 12mth+ contract because nowadays the majority of players want/need good training facilities and a good atmosphere at home games. Have faith in Sammy, I have.

[chipbuns]

Morison has gone to millwall , whereas this "20 goal striker" actually scored 12 last season

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/footbal ... 080230.stm

[Sammy h]

Forgive me if i'm wrong, but i don't think i have seen this posted as of yet?

http://www.morecambefc.com/page/NewsDet ... 11,00.html

Bumper 42k offer, as i have always said, we will never sign anybody we have heard of! All there big names CC etc is pulling out of the hat, no chance.

[Christies Child]

Forgive me if i'm wrong, but i don't think i have seen this posted as of yet?

http://www.morecambefc.com/page/NewsDet ... 11,00.html

Bumper 42k offer, as i have always said, we will never sign anybody we have heard of! All there big names CC etc is pulling out of the hat, no chance.

What big names from which hat

If you are refering to players such as Boulding and Abbot......then they have been touted around by others as well

Wouldn't suprise me if we say the return of O'Carroll.

[Heysham_Shrimp]

How about Paul Benson ?

I think he may be out of contract and is over 23 years of age.

[bigreddog]

I'd personaly be quite happy with a smattering of free transfers in a couple of weeks. It's all a bit hit and miss anyway. Happy to trust Sammy and the board and get behind whoever they sign, whether I've heard of them or not

[steve mfc]

This just confirms how difficult a job Sammy has in either affording or persuading players to come to Morecambe. I must admit i was surprised that we had that much money to spend in the first place.

[John L]

Wouldn't suprise me if we say the return of O'Carroll.

Neil, will you please buy some eye drops?

[Heysham_Shrimp]

Thats 2 strikers Bury have signed this week who will both expect to be in the starting eleven.

Add them to Bishop , Morrell (who has 2 years on his contract) and Phil Jevons (if he made his loan move permanent)

You would think they would be letting one striker go. I don't want Morrell or Jevons but you don't think we could go for .................. do you

[Christies Child]

Wouldn't suprise me if we say the return of O'Carroll.

Neil, will you please buy some eye drops?

It's happened at other clubs and just supposing we can't get a striker in...

[Howe Magic]

More chance of a vicar playing up front next season than a bishop lol !!!!

[P/T Indie]

More chance of a vicar playing up front next season than a bishop lol !!!!

Carlsile were looking at Bishop

[Howe Magic]

According to reports we should be signing a full back this week - so possibly some positive news later today

[P/T Indie]

Bury seem to be building a good team there Knill has done a fantastic job in a short space of time.

I expect Rotherham & Bury to get automatic promotion this season.

[Christies Child]

Bury seem to be building a good team there Knill has done a fantastic job in a short space of time.
I expect Rotherham & Bury to get automatic promotion this season.

Most certainly has.

He's targeted who he's wanted and gone out and got them. However I also suspect that he's got more money to play with than Sammy and that makes life a bit easier. Also geographically they have an advantage.

I'm sure that we'll have some good news re:signings in the very near future. Maybe not Sammy's first choice(s) but still capable of doing an excellent job for our team.

[nobbyshrimp]

Rene Howe has had a lucrative offer from a league one club but turned it down Probably 'cos of money the selfish greedy sod! He won't get a chance at Peterborough and should have snapped there hand off

[Christies Child]

Rene Howe has had a lucrative offer from a league one club but turned it down Probably 'cos of money the selfish greedy sod! He won't get a chance at Peterborough and should have snapped there hand off

Now why doesn't that suprise me?

Which club was it by the way?

[parkyboy]

So come on then who eventually will be our first signing come july

[RedRedWine1]

Mark Duffy

We need at least one striker who has a proven record at this level if we are to move forward next season. It is an area that we lacked last season.

[Heysham_Shrimp]

other possible striking targets

Billy Clarke (and he's Irish)
Scott Rendell
Pavel Abbot (not very likely. probably going to Oldham with Penny)
Gareth Evans (Macclesfield)
Paul Mullin (a bit too long in the tooth)
Michael Boulding (problem being brother Rory comes with him as a package)
Keigan Parker
Ian Craney

[nobbyshrimp]

Rene Howe has had a lucrative offer from a league one club but turned it down Probably 'cos of money the selfish greedy sod! He won't get a chance at Peterborough and should have snapped there hand off

Now why doesn't that suprise me?

Which club was it by the way?

Not sure

Another transfer-listed striker, Rene Howe, has had a lucrative offer to move to a League One club according to Fry, but has not taken it up.

Fry added: "We gave Rene permission to speak to the club.

[Posh]

other possible striking targets

Scott Rendell

"Fry revealed Posh have received a £150,000 offer for misfit striker Scott Rendell from a League Two club".

Certain not to be us.

http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/spor ... 5342231.jp