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Post by sqzl on Aug 17, 2018 13:52:47 GMT
I think that Swettenhams Chemists are realistic enough to know that some of the lads are not ready yet. Ian Swettenham sits on the clubs Operations Board, so I am sure he has been consulted. Whilst technically these lads are excellent, they now need to learn how to adapt to playing the mens game. It is so much better for their development that they go and play games in a competitive open age league than sit in the stands watching older Chester players in their positions. It works out even better for the club if these clubs are covering the wages of these boys, enabling strengthening of areas needed. It worked for Sam Hughes at Witton, and Tom Crawford at Runcorn Town, hopefully the spells spent by the lads at Barnoldswick and elsewhere will help this years crop progress in the same manner, better equipped to grab the opportunity for Chester when it shows itself. Yeah I mean all that is fair enough. I just think a few of those lads would have offered more than some did against Blyth. Albeit a freak result, it’s nice to have young hungry players pushing those seasoned pros that will almost expect a place in the side. We can only make limited changes to our next lineup, even though we could easily drop 6-7 for their efforts. I’d be shocked if the lads didn’t go to a 4-3-3 next game.
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Post by rcb on Aug 18, 2018 11:23:50 GMT
I think that Swettenhams Chemists are realistic enough to know that some of the lads are not ready yet. Ian Swettenham sits on the clubs Operations Board, so I am sure he has been consulted. Whilst technically these lads are excellent, they now need to learn how to adapt to playing the mens game. It is so much better for their development that they go and play games in a competitive open age league than sit in the stands watching older Chester players in their positions. It works out even better for the club if these clubs are covering the wages of these boys, enabling strengthening of areas needed. It worked for Sam Hughes at Witton, and Tom Crawford at Runcorn Town, hopefully the spells spent by the lads at Barnoldswick and elsewhere will help this years crop progress in the same manner, better equipped to grab the opportunity for Chester when it shows itself. Yeah I mean all that is fair enough. I just think a few of those lads would have offered more than some did against Blyth. Albeit a freak result, it’s nice to have young hungry players pushing those seasoned pros that will almost expect a place in the side. We can only make limited changes to our next lineup, even though we could easily drop 6-7 for their efforts. I’d be shocked if the lads didn’t go to a 4-3-3 next game. Where are the 3 up front coming from?
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Post by Sealand Road Veteran on Aug 18, 2018 11:27:55 GMT
Yeah I mean all that is fair enough. I just think a few of those lads would have offered more than some did against Blyth. Albeit a freak result, it’s nice to have young hungry players pushing those seasoned pros that will almost expect a place in the side. We can only make limited changes to our next lineup, even though we could easily drop 6-7 for their efforts. I’d be shocked if the lads didn’t go to a 4-3-3 next game. Where are the 3 up front coming from? Anthony Dudley, dean Smalley and Matty hughes maybe?
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Post by rcb on Aug 18, 2018 12:24:44 GMT
Where are the 3 up front coming from? Anthony Dudley, dean Smalley and Matty hughes maybe? In which case I’d be happier with 4-5-1, with a wider midfield supporting a stronger back four, in light of the Blyth performance( I use this term loosely).
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Post by Jack on Aug 18, 2018 13:12:06 GMT
From the little we've seen and the stuff we've heard, it seems that Roberts, Stopforth and Burton are all good players at this level.
Against Spennymoor and Blyth, we definitely struggled with 2 in midfield and lost the control in the game. I'd be tempted to stick all 3 of them in there and get hold of the game.
4-3-3 with Hughes, Dudley and Mooney/Mahon up front. Utilise Stopforth's engine by getting him the furthest forward of the 3 to play the box-to-box role. He can run all day long. Mooney has been lost in the games I've seen and strikes me as a winger.
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Post by sqzl on Aug 18, 2018 17:25:24 GMT
Yeah I mean all that is fair enough. I just think a few of those lads would have offered more than some did against Blyth. Albeit a freak result, it’s nice to have young hungry players pushing those seasoned pros that will almost expect a place in the side. We can only make limited changes to our next lineup, even though we could easily drop 6-7 for their efforts. I’d be shocked if the lads didn’t go to a 4-3-3 next game. Where are the 3 up front coming from? Mooney (give him a chance in his natural winger position) Dudley Hughes/Brown Whilst I admit it’s not ideal it’s maybe the best we have right now, or George Green in behind Smalley and Dudley, when the paperwork gets sorted and Green gets fit!
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Post by uptheseals on Aug 23, 2018 16:38:23 GMT
What's the latest with this situation then it's almost been 2 weeks and he's not been officially announced ? Is he still eligible to play for us ?
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Post by dmcnally on Aug 23, 2018 17:10:10 GMT
What's the latest with this situation then it's almost been 2 weeks and he's not been officially announced ? Is he still eligible to play for us ? Spennymoor put in their 7 day notice and have had since Monday to negotiate a deal so I'd expect something soon.
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Post by sirfred on Aug 23, 2018 17:51:44 GMT
Even if it all falls apart wouldn't have him back - doesn't want to wear the shirt so hope he sits on the Spennymoor bench surrounded by 400 home fans !
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Post by uptheseals on Aug 23, 2018 18:01:34 GMT
What's the latest with this situation then it's almost been 2 weeks and he's not been officially announced ? Is he still eligible to play for us ? Spennymoor put in their 7 day notice and have had since Monday to negotiate a deal so I'd expect something soon. just been announced
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Post by Rio Doherty on Aug 23, 2018 18:28:00 GMT
Striker Shaun Tuton has left Chester FC today to sign for Spennymoor Town. This has been coming for a while now, but has just been announced which provides us with a fresh blow. It is disappointing to see Shaun leave in the manner that he has. I know that he wasn’t on a proper contract here, but it’s frustrating to see him leave so soon when he was showing some promising signs for us. Sadly, these sort of situations happen in modern day football quite often due to money etc. and we must move on. Anthony Dudley is our only current recognisable striker (as Deane Smalley’s situation is still on-going) so we must look for another option pretty soon. Good luck for the rest of your career Shaun Tuton!
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Post by MPW on Aug 23, 2018 18:34:35 GMT
I hope we can bring a replacement in before Saturday, we certainly need one.
Dudley up front on his own won’t work and we’ll struggle to hold the ball up imo.
I’ve given up on he fact that Deane Smalley might be available, the time it’s taking the FAW to sort it is infuriating. It’s a players livelihood at the end of the day.
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Post by Imperial on Aug 23, 2018 18:41:57 GMT
I hope we can bring a replacement in before Saturday, we certainly need one. Dudley up front on his own won’t work and we’ll struggle to hold the ball up imo. I’ve given up on he fact that Deane Smalley might be available, the time it’s taking the FAW to sort it is infuriating. It’s a players livelihood at the end of the day. DP has said on Twitter that doesn’t look likely. With Nathan Brown out on loan maybe Lloyd Marsh-Hughes might get some minutes? Or isn’t Matty Hughes available now?
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Aug 23, 2018 18:57:48 GMT
What disappointing manner has he left in? Can't say I've seen any quotes from him to be honest, think he's just gone about it very quietly and assured himself of a proper contract and the financial stability that comes with that.
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Post by MPW on Aug 23, 2018 19:02:01 GMT
I hope we can bring a replacement in before Saturday, we certainly need one. Dudley up front on his own won’t work and we’ll struggle to hold the ball up imo. I’ve given up on he fact that Deane Smalley might be available, the time it’s taking the FAW to sort it is infuriating. It’s a players livelihood at the end of the day. DP has said on Twitter that doesn’t look likely. With Nathan Brown out on loan maybe Lloyd Marsh-Hughes might get some minutes? Or isn’t Matty Hughes available now? I suppose it depends on what formation will be used, but I just think we’re short of options without Tuton, Smalley and Green.
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Post by Jack on Aug 23, 2018 19:02:36 GMT
Slightly disappointing that he didn't want to play in front of bigger gates and help us challenge, but I agree that it's very hard to turn down a bigger - and more secure - contract offer.
Good luck to him, he looked a really decent player from the little we saw.
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Post by uptheseals on Aug 23, 2018 19:11:09 GMT
Seen a lot of people on twitter claiming he's a money grabber end of the day if you got offered a job earning more money closer to home you'd take it shame he's gone as he looked a real talent for us
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Post by dmcnally on Aug 23, 2018 19:14:32 GMT
We already had a thread on him, we didn't need another.
Edit - thanks mods
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Post by Imperial on Aug 23, 2018 19:17:33 GMT
DP has said on Twitter that doesn’t look likely. With Nathan Brown out on loan maybe Lloyd Marsh-Hughes might get some minutes? Or isn’t Matty Hughes available now? I suppose it depends on what formation will be used, but I just think we’re short of options without Tuton, Smalley and Green. Yeah I don’t disagree. They’re looking for a replacement though. Been quite happy with their recruitment so far.
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Post by Anders on Aug 23, 2018 19:31:15 GMT
What disappointing manner has he left in? Can't say I've seen any quotes from him to be honest, think he's just gone about it very quietly and assured himself of a proper contract and the financial stability that comes with that. Don’t blame him but he probably could have handled it better. Came in on trial and offered a deal but rejected that to try his luck at Fylde. Eventually comes back here and offered a non-contract whilst giving his word to Morley and Johnson that’ll he’ll at least stick around until the end of August. Apparently he was disappointed he wasn’t re-offered that original deal, however we’d recruited since then. His agent called one of the managers the Friday night before Blyth to say he’s off. As I said, I don’t blame him but he’s messed us about a few times there, perhaps inadvertently though.
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Post by dmcnally on Aug 23, 2018 23:24:24 GMT
Unfortunately it’s pretty much a repeat of the situation as to why Halifax fans don’t like him. Suddenly told them he was going to leave and apparently refused to play on the Saturday to push through his move. Sounds familiar eh
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Post by oldsealandroadender on Aug 24, 2018 0:31:14 GMT
I hope we can bring a replacement in before Saturday, we certainly need one. Dudley up front on his own won’t work and we’ll struggle to hold the ball up imo. I’ve given up on he fact that Deane Smalley might be available, the time it’s taking the FAW to sort it is infuriating. It’s a players livelihood at the end of the day. The FAW can overturn red cards for the likes of Wxm pretty damn quick, why the delay on a player registration? Isn't it a couple of years since he played in Wales? And hasn't he played in England since anyway?
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Post by bogsnorkel on Aug 24, 2018 2:36:48 GMT
If you read his chronicle interview of a few weeks ago there was a hint then when he said he was looking forward to the Blyth game as its almost a home game for him given where he lives. Assume he lives in Yorkshire so travel may have been an issue also
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2018 7:42:27 GMT
If you read his chronicle interview of a few weeks ago there was a hint then when he said he was looking forward to the Blyth game as its almost a home game for him given where he lives. Assume he lives in Yorkshire so travel may have been an issue also Wasn’t that Gary Stopforth who said he lives in Burnley? Tongue in cheek maybe.
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Post by Hannibal on Aug 24, 2018 7:59:01 GMT
I hope we can bring a replacement in before Saturday, we certainly need one. Dudley up front on his own won’t work and we’ll struggle to hold the ball up imo. I’ve given up on he fact that Deane Smalley might be available, the time it’s taking the FAW to sort it is infuriating. It’s a players livelihood at the end of the day. I've just watched the Kidderminster 4, Salford City 4 game video from last season in which Kiddie were winning 4-0 with 10 minutes to go. The only current Chester players involved for Salford were Dudley and Burton. They were both anonymous.
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