New players?

Archey · Apr 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM

Sparkfield red said: ↑

And you can almost guarantee that not one name from above posts will be here next season
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I don't know, I usually get 1 right.

thomasevans · Apr 30, 2025 at 8:32 PM

Archey said: ↑

I posted some of these in another thread a few weeks ago. I've removed a few that I think were probably unrealistic and added a couple more.

George Abbott: 19 year old Centre Mid from Tottenham (likely on loan). Has spent this season at Notts County, played primarily as a holding midfielder, though likes to get hold of the ball and drive the team forward. He's scored 4 and assisted 5 from deep. Despite his age, he's adapted to the physicality of league 2 well by all accounts. County's fans seem to think he'll join a championship side on loan, though I recall Donny fans saying the same about Matty Craig this time last year.

Jamie McDonnell: 21 year old Centre mid from Forest. This is probably an either or with the aforementioned Abbott, as both are holding midfielders. Though McDonnell is a more likely option as I believe he's out of contract at Forest this summer. He's spent the season out on loan at Colchester and has been instrumental to them going on a long unbeaten run, which ended whilst he was suspended. He's certainly more of a midfield anchor compared to Abbott who is more box to box, though he can also play at centre half if required.

Taylor Allen: 24 year old Centre Half from Walsall. Has a year left on his deal at Walsall so would command a fee. Has gone from strength to strength in his 3 years with the Saddlers by all accounts. He's a left footer, so likely only to be an option if either Earl or Shepherd are moved on. Good in both boxes, he's scored 10 goals this season and assisted a further 7. He could be the perfect foil for one of Robbo's long throw ins. It's looking increasingly likely that Walsall could bottle promotion, so he could have some suitors.

Denver Hume: 26 year old wingback from Grimsby. Bit of a left field one (excuse the pun), as Hume has had a couple of cracks at league 1 with Sunderland and Pompey, though injuries have plagued him previously. He's nailed down a place at Grimsby this season, and been a revelation in the left wing back role, though can also play as a full back if needed to switch to a back 4. Has 12 assists to his name and is out of contract in the summer. Likes to run at players, and can play with both feet, meaning he can also cut in side if needed. He leads the assist chart and chances created chart in league 2.

Jay Henderson: 23 year old forward from Ross County. Primarily plays on the right wing, or wide in a front 3. He's spent the season on loan at Ayr Utd in the Scottish Champ, scoring 7 and assisting a further 10 in what has been his breakthrough season. Unsure how long he has left on his deal at County though, though the Scottish Leagues are usually good for a decent deal on a player.

Harrison Male: 24 year old goalkeeper from York. Another left field one. I watch Bunch of Amateurs on YouTube and Male was the goalkeeper for Dorking during their relegation from the National League, though it was clear he'd kept them in so many games and they could have been down a lot sooner without him. 12 months on, and he's kept 15 clean sheets in 33 appearances for York. He's a good shot stopper and commands his box well from corners. Might be a big step up for him, but I do think he's a capable keeper.

Terry Taylor: 23 year old midfielder from Charlton. Despite his age, Taylor is experienced at this level with Burton, Charlton and most recently on loan at Northampton. Another holding midfielder, he's been a revelation at Northampton and played every minute since signing there. He's had bad luck with injuries over the years, but appears to have played regularly this season. Charlton fans on their forum don't understand why he was suddenly out of favour as he'd been performing for them. Good at set plays by all accounts too. We were linked with him last summer, and is often the case, might go back in now his contract has a year less on it, particularly if Charlton go up.

Murphy Cooper: 23 year old Goalkeeper from QPR. I believe he's out of contract this summer. Kept 16 cleansheets this season on loan at Stevenage and had a good season at Swindon before suffering a hamstring injury the year before.

Rob Street: 23 year old centre forward from Lincoln. He's got quite a while left on his deal at Lincoln, but played less than an hour for them since signing last summer suggesting they're not keen. Scored 10 goals in half a season at Doncaster. Tall, strong, quick old fashioned number 9.

Ollie Pearce: 29 year old striker from York. Bit of a gamble as he's never played in the league, but has 30 national league goals this season, and 43 in the NLS the year before. The sort of signing Peterborough make. Hasn't scored fewer that 24 goals in the last 4 seasons.

Kusini Yengi: 26 year old striker from Portsmouth. Been a bit part player for Pompey who have survived the drop in the Championship, but netted 13 times when they won the league. Out of contract and seemingly unlikely to stay on. Their fans were raving about him at the start of last season, though an injury slowed his progress. Might not be the sort of player we require as their fans believe he's got tons of ability and can win a game out of nothing, but has a tendency to go missing.

Struggling to recommend many experienced players as I think wages may be an issue.
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Add Samson Tovide from Colchester United. 6'2" target man striker. Just because he fits the bill and it would be great to have Samson on the back of your shirt.

Django · Apr 30, 2025 at 9:41 PM

I don’t watch enough lower league football to know who we should be after but I would like to see us sign Owen Dodgson on a free (not sure if there would be any compensation).

He was unlucky that Cadden was excellent & rarely injured in his half season with us but when he did get a go I thought he looked decent & by the sounds of it he’s been a big factor in Burton’s turnaround in the second half of the season. I was also impressed with him when he came to Oakwell with Burton a few months back.

I think he’s a lot better than Gent & Farrugia & more importantly I think he could play in a back four a lot better than them two.

onemickybutler · Apr 30, 2025 at 9:56 PM

Django said: ↑

I don’t watch enough lower league football to know who we should be after but I would like to see us sign Owen Dodgson on a free (not sure if there would be any compensation).

He was unlucky that Cadden was excellent & rarely injured in his half season with us but when he did get a go I thought he looked decent & by the sounds of it he’s been a big factor in Burton’s turnaround in the second half of the season. I was also impressed with him when he came to Oakwell with Burton a few months back.

I think he’s a lot better than Gent & Farrugia & more importantly I think he could play in a back four a lot better than them two.
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I agree about Dodgson. Burton have put together a decent side on a shoestring. If they manage to hang on to their players I can see them comfortably making top half next season. Whoever runs their recruitment is streets ahead of Sormaz. They’ve got a very good coach too in Gary Bowyer.

NathanBFC94 · Apr 30, 2025 at 10:21 PM

onemickybutler said: ↑

I agree about Dodgson. Burton have put together a decent side on a shoestring. If they manage to hang on to their players I can see them comfortably making top half next season. Whoever runs their recruitment is streets ahead of Sormaz. They’ve got a very good coach too in Gary Bowyer.
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The striker they have that scored last night Rumarn Burrell is worth a look too imo

onemickybutler · Apr 30, 2025 at 10:24 PM

NathanBFC94 said: ↑

The striker they have that scored last night Rumarn Burrell is worth a look too imo
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Definitely. Think he’ll have suitors higher up the food chain than us though.

ed12j8w · Apr 30, 2025 at 10:39 PM

Django said: ↑

I don’t watch enough lower league football to know who we should be after but I would like to see us sign Owen Dodgson on a free (not sure if there would be any compensation).

He was unlucky that Cadden was excellent & rarely injured in his half season with us but when he did get a go I thought he looked decent & by the sounds of it he’s been a big factor in Burton’s turnaround in the second half of the season. I was also impressed with him when he came to Oakwell with Burton a few months back.

I think he’s a lot better than Gent & Farrugia & more importantly I think he could play in a back four a lot better than them two.
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I’d like Dodgson back as well. Important we get proper fullbacks in and he fits the bill. He's under contract with Burnley until 2028 though so will cost something.

Django · Apr 30, 2025 at 11:07 PM

ed12j8w said: ↑

I’d like Dodgson back as well. Important we get proper fullbacks in and he fits the bill. He's under contract with Burnley until 2028 though so will cost something.
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I could have sworn I’d read someone say he was out of contract. That’s the end of that in all likelihood then.

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