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Post by jwoodj1 on Jul 20, 2018 9:13:12 GMT
Chester have officially signed Simon Grand, looks a great signing for me, experienced defender is what we needed. Very happy with this. Anyone see his trial games? Looks a steal for us having played for a lot of games for Fylde last season!
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Post by MPW on Jul 20, 2018 9:22:40 GMT
Might be getting on abit, but I think his experience will be massive for us. Good signing.
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Post by bluejay on Jul 20, 2018 9:28:47 GMT
Hope he can chip in with at least 20 goals a season!
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Post by bluearmy on Jul 20, 2018 9:30:04 GMT
Turned down the Red shi** to sign for us
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Post by jwoodj1 on Jul 20, 2018 9:35:08 GMT
Turned down the Red shi** to sign for us Always a bonus haha |
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Post by dmcnally on Jul 20, 2018 9:52:40 GMT
Rave reviews from Fylde fans this morning...
Will do a cracking job at that level.Reads the game well,leads and chips in with a few goals.Not the quickest but a very good signing for ya
He’s great I’m gutted he’s gone 😞 vocal in defence.
Very solid, won that league 3 times. Prone to the odd big mistake though like against yourselves for White's equaliser last season
Superb, proper leader and he genuinely loves playing football
Great player at that level.. good signing for you 👍
I am still disappointed we didn't keep hold of him. In my opinion he didn't do alot wrong when he played. Didn't make any more mistakes than every other centre back. Yes he lacked pace and but made up for it in leadership and organisational skills. Loves a big tackle too. Hopefully he will get the regular game time he deserves. He will be a great signing
If they’re gutted to lose him as a play off chasing NL side then that must be a good sign.
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Post by rcb on Jul 20, 2018 9:53:07 GMT
Turned down the Red shi** to sign for us Always a bonus haha Let’s hope it’s a better bonus than Ross Hannah this time last year! |
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Post by bluearmy on Jul 20, 2018 10:03:06 GMT
Thought he was decent against Ramsbottom better then the other Trialist Defender we had early stages so far but looks promising
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Post by rcb on Jul 20, 2018 10:21:32 GMT
Rave reviews from Fylde fans this morning... Will do a cracking job at that level.Reads the game well,leads and chips in with a few goals. Not the quickest but a very good signing for ya He’s great I’m gutted he’s gone 😞 vocal in defence. Very solid, won that league 3 times. Prone to the odd big mistake though like against yourselves for White's equaliser last season Superb, proper leader and he genuinely loves playing football Great player at that level.. good signing for you 👍 I am still disappointed we didn't keep hold of him. In my opinion he didn't do alot wrong when he played. Didn't make any more mistakes than every other centre back. Yes he lacked pace and but made up for it in leadership and organisational skills. Loves a big tackle too. Hopefully he will get the regular game time he deserves. He will be a great signing If they’re gutted to lose him as a play off chasing NL side then that must be a good sign. Same was said about Blaine Hudson and Ian Sharps. Lots of pacy forwards in this league, so I’ll reserve judgement. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2018 11:13:10 GMT
All centre halves make mistakes, and none are slower than Ryan Astles was. His positional sense, leap and bravery are what marks him out.
Welcome Simon, squad is coming together nicely now.
This is Chester, so it could all go TU, but for now I am enjoying being positive about a squad being assembled within a budget that isn't putting my club at risk.
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Post by Imperial on Jul 20, 2018 11:25:29 GMT
Happy with this, did well against Rammy & gives us three decent CB’s before we look at the first year lads.
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Post by jwoodj1 on Jul 20, 2018 11:57:39 GMT
Got to be better than John McCombe who won promotion from this league last season!
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Post by iandychesterfc on Jul 20, 2018 12:04:07 GMT
Turned down Graham Barrow. always good.
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Post by Rio Doherty on Jul 20, 2018 12:16:37 GMT
A ‘’Grand’’ signing indeed for us. Honestly though, I’m delighted that we have managed to snap him up when our friends down the road were having a sniff at him to. Simon is arriving with bags of experience as some of his previous clubs include Carlisle United, Rochdale, Salford City and Barrow which is a big boost for us. Also, competition for places will be really competitive in the defensive area this season with Dom Smalley, Jon Moran, Steve Howson, John Pritchard and now Grand in our squad. Our squad is shaping up superbly now, and I’m thoroughly looking forward to watching these lads play for us. Welcome to Chester FC Simon! 🔵⚪️🔵⚪️
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Post by Si on Jul 20, 2018 12:18:07 GMT
Would be slightly wary about pairing him with Howson - I've only just recovered from the immobile pairing of Astles and McCombe. I had no problem with Astles, but he needed a Sam Hughes or a Heneghan alongside him. Haven't seen Moran but I'm guessing he has a bit of pace about him - may well see Moran and Grand as first choice?
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Post by Imperial on Jul 20, 2018 12:34:53 GMT
Would be slightly wary about pairing him with Howson - I've only just recovered from the immobile pairing of Astles and McCombe. I had no problem with Astles, but he needed a Sam Hughes or a Heneghan alongside him. Haven't seen Moran but I'm guessing he has a bit of pace about him - may well see Moran and Grand as first choice? I’d imagine we’ll generally see one of Howson or Grand with Moran or one of the young lads Thompson or Downes. |
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Post by jwoodj1 on Jul 20, 2018 13:50:48 GMT
Would be slightly wary about pairing him with Howson - I've only just recovered from the immobile pairing of Astles and McCombe. I had no problem with Astles, but he needed a Sam Hughes or a Heneghan alongside him. Haven't seen Moran but I'm guessing he has a bit of pace about him - may well see Moran and Grand as first choice? I’d imagine we’ll generally see one of Howson or Grand with Moran or one of the young lads Thompson or Downes. I can't see if Moran wasn't available why they wouldn't go Grand and Howson. Full backs both have a bit of pace and the managers will trust them more than the young lads. |
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Post by Imperial on Jul 20, 2018 14:38:00 GMT
I don’t mean that they wouldn’t ever play them together but they seem happy enough to give the young lads game time.
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Post by Lobster on Jul 20, 2018 17:32:06 GMT
It’s a Grand signing and I’m sure our new centre halves will get on like a Howson fire and keep Moran more clean sheets as the season goes on.
Already got my coat.
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