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Post by chesterken on Jul 3, 2024 12:09:06 GMT
Yeah, I think we could do with that. Recruitment has been good so far but won’t have come cheap. Mind you not having to pay for and being restricted by the Brackley stuff this year and some money for Stanway has probably helped. Don’t think this last signing will be marquee unless Cal is bluffing us, maybe a young striker dropping down or stepping up but not reputable. The only chance we could have for someone like might be waiting to see who is out of favour when the season starts and go for a loan. I agree with this. I'd expect a forward on loan too. I think our budget has been used to physically strengthen and add character to the side. The signing of Rawlinson is a really good one in my eyes. We need that leader, dare I say we missed Kenyon when he left. For all their abilities, Weeks and Glendon aren't on pitch leaders. Hopefully the spine being strengthened will enable our more technical players to create chances. Also gives us a massive threat from free kicks and corners we really only had Burke before as I never felt Williams attacked the ball when he went forward.
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Post by weareblues on Jul 3, 2024 12:45:20 GMT
Anyone else think Rawlinson will take over the captaincy from Glendon? Would surely be more vocal Hope so great player at this level Glendon but never a leader
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Post by Anders on Jul 3, 2024 13:04:09 GMT
I agree with this. I'd expect a forward on loan too. I think our budget has been used to physically strengthen and add character to the side. The signing of Rawlinson is a really good one in my eyes. We need that leader, dare I say we missed Kenyon when he left. For all their abilities, Weeks and Glendon aren't on pitch leaders. Hopefully the spine being strengthened will enable our more technical players to create chances. Also gives us a massive threat from free kicks and corners we really only had Burke before as I never felt Williams attacked the ball when he went forward. That has to be the plan to try and win more games at home. Away from home is good, we’re a defensively solid side who has more space to play in because the onus is on the home team to come out and play. At home though pretty much everyone sits in and last season Glendon, Weeks & Whitehouse had no way through and the strikers had no service and we wasted all of our set pieces by either restarting possession with free kicks or not beating the first man at corners. This season shoot on sight a bit more to get corners, bring Murray on to buy free kicks late on in games etc. Mentioned it in the other thread, next season if we go with three centre backs, we’ll have them (Williams, Rawlinson & Pollock) and a holding midfielder (Burke or Bainbridge by the looks of it) up there to cause chaos if we get the ball in the box to them with better delivery, get in front ugly and draw the opposition out. That then allows Weeks, Glendon and the forward players more space to play in to finish teams off. That’s the hope anyway. This is exactly how that Gloucester thrashing came about at the end of last season.
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Post by loskasleftfoot on Jul 3, 2024 13:06:46 GMT
Also gives us a massive threat from free kicks and corners we really only had Burke before as I never felt Williams attacked the ball when he went forward. That has to be the plan to try and win more games at home. Away from home is good, we’re a defensively solid side who has more space to play in because the onus is on the home team to come out and play. At home though pretty much everyone sits in and last season Glendon, Weeks & Whitehouse had no way through and the strikers had no service and we wasted all of our set pieces by either restarting possession with free kicks or not beating the first man at corners. This season shoot on sight a bit more to get corners, bring Murray on to buy free kicks late on in games etc. Mentioned it in the other thread, next season if we go with three centre backs, we’ll have them (Williams, Rawlinson & Pollock) and a holding midfielder (Burke or Bainbridge by the looks of it) up there to cause chaos if we get the ball in the box to them with better delivery, get in front ugly and draw the opposition out. That then allows Weeks, Glendon and the forward players more space to play in to finish teams off. That’s the hope anyway. Anders, are you Callum in disguise? 😀
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Post by Micky Wilde on Jul 3, 2024 13:17:58 GMT
If we signed 11 right backs and they were wearing blue and white you would be happy. Some of us can debate the pro's and cons of what we need as a squad of players, as well as potential value for money. Callum quotes we are tens of thousands short when it comes to the finances we need to bring in goals, do you think Rawlinson is on peanuts now or was at Notts County? I don't doubt he's a good acquisition, but question if we need him. What is the point in you? Seriously? Careful he will start throwing empty threats around
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Post by 1paulcarden on Jul 3, 2024 14:01:09 GMT
It’s obviously a brilliant signing and a player that highly rated by fans from two leagues above suggests it’s quite the coup for us. Playing devil’s advocate (which as we know is not allowed on here these days as debate about signings goes against the new unofficial house rules) I would argue that was centre back the position that needed the most rectifying? I’m not sure it is. Anyway, in Cal we trust.
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Post by deesideblue1 on Jul 3, 2024 16:33:26 GMT
It’s obviously a brilliant signing and a player that highly rated by fans from two leagues above suggests it’s quite the coup for us. Playing devil’s advocate (which as we know is not allowed on here these days as debate about signings goes against the new unofficial house rules) I would argue that was centre back the position that needed the most rectifying? I’m not sure it is. Anyway, in Cal we trust. Not like you to play devils advocate though is it? Shouldn’t be any caveat to Connell’s signing. He’ll be the best centre half in the league and he’s the best player available to any NLN club.
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Post by Lobster on Jul 3, 2024 16:37:16 GMT
The latest, and I would have thought now the last, player to have played for the club both pre- and post-reformation. Since pre-season is boring, I make it Rawlinson will be the tenth player to play for both pre-2010 Chester City and the current Chester FC. Can we name the other nine? There will probably be others I've forgotten. Must have played at least one first team game for both.
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Post by 1paulcarden on Jul 3, 2024 16:47:18 GMT
It’s obviously a brilliant signing and a player that highly rated by fans from two leagues above suggests it’s quite the coup for us. Playing devil’s advocate (which as we know is not allowed on here these days as debate about signings goes against the new unofficial house rules) I would argue that was centre back the position that needed the most rectifying? I’m not sure it is. Anyway, in Cal we trust. Not like you to play devils advocate though is it? Shouldn’t be any caveat to Connell’s signing. He’ll be the best centre half in the league and he’s the best player available to any NLN club. And it’s unlike you to be hyperbolic. After a season where we finished 10th and didn’t score for the last 5 home games I think fans can be a little concerned about the attacking part of things. The defensive seems to be rock solid.
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Post by Curva Nord on Jul 3, 2024 22:20:13 GMT
The latest, and I would have thought now the last, player to have played for the club both pre- and post-reformation. Since pre-season is boring, I make it Rawlinson will be the tenth player to play for both pre-2010 Chester City and the current Chester FC. Can we name the other nine? There will probably be others I've forgotten. Must have played at least one first team game for both. Danby
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Post by weareblues on Jul 3, 2024 22:24:37 GMT
Since pre-season is boring, I make it Rawlinson will be the tenth player to play for both pre-2010 Chester City and the current Chester FC. Can we name the other nine? There will probably be others I've forgotten. Must have played at least one first team game for both. Danby Kevin Mcyntire Paul Linwood Jon Wornsop Obviously Kev Roberts too
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Post by Blockhead on Jul 3, 2024 22:55:48 GMT
Kevin Mcyntire Paul Linwood Jon Wornsop Obviously Kev Roberts too Craig Lindfield
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Post by Blockhead on Jul 3, 2024 22:57:02 GMT
Kevin Mcyntire Paul Linwood Jon Wornsop Obviously Kev Roberts too Craig Lindfield Carl Ruffer
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Post by Anders on Jul 3, 2024 23:08:11 GMT
Robbie Booth and I think the last one might be Rob Marsh-Evans?
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Post by Blockhead on Jul 3, 2024 23:12:56 GMT
Robbie Booth and I think the last one might be Rob Marsh-Evans? Marsh-Evans was on the books, but can't see any stats that he actually played a competitive game for CCFC from a quick Google search
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Post by rhodri on Jul 4, 2024 7:41:10 GMT
Evan Horwood
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Post by chesterken on Jul 4, 2024 7:46:04 GMT
Interesting that Jonno has us down as his favourites to win the league this season followed by Brackley second and Scunthorpe third, he thinks our recruitment has been incredible.
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Post by rhodri on Jul 4, 2024 8:02:37 GMT
I think there's been a few youngsters from the last season as City who have been on trial since, but didn't sign. Glenn Rule and Jack Rea come to mind
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Post by rhodri on Jul 4, 2024 8:03:31 GMT
Interesting that Jonno has us down as his favourites to win the league this season followed by Brackley second and Scunthorpe third, he thinks our recruitment has been incredible. I saw this. As much as I'd like to think he's not wrong, I think it's a bit of mind games from Jonno too, extra bit of pressure on Cal
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Post by yoshimitsu on Jul 4, 2024 8:06:08 GMT
Interesting that Jonno has us down as his favourites to win the league this season followed by Brackley second and Scunthorpe third, he thinks our recruitment has been incredible. I saw this. As much as I'd like to think he's not wrong, I think it's a bit of mind games from Jonno too, extra bit of pressure on Cal Exactly this. Always big up your opposition.
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Post by chesterken on Jul 4, 2024 8:12:57 GMT
I think it’s a bit early in the season for mind games personally but if someone asks him a question he will always tell you what he thinks.
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Post by Lobster on Jul 4, 2024 8:19:58 GMT
Correct. One of three loan players who featured in a 5-0 thrashing at Carlisle and were immediately sent back to their parent clubs! Marsh-Evans was on the books for both clubs but never played for either.
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Post by superhans on Jul 4, 2024 11:00:18 GMT
I saw this. As much as I'd like to think he's not wrong, I think it's a bit of mind games from Jonno too, extra bit of pressure on Cal Exactly this. Always big up your opposition. 100% this. Still can't believe he uses social media the way he does. No other serious manager is sitting there tweeting their views and trying to goad opposition fans (maybe this was a genuine opinion from him but I have my doubts)
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Post by southernblue on Jul 4, 2024 12:15:30 GMT
Correct. One of three loan players who featured in a 5-0 thrashing at Carlisle and were immediately sent back to their parent clubs! Marsh-Evans was on the books for both clubs but never played for either. Christ that was a long day, especially the drive back to Dorset.
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Post by Eddie Gray's left foot on Jul 4, 2024 12:18:28 GMT
Interesting that Jonno has us down as his favourites to win the league this season followed by Brackley second and Scunthorpe third, he thinks our recruitment has been incredible. Mind games already.
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Post by Eddie Gray's left foot on Jul 4, 2024 12:22:22 GMT
Correct. One of three loan players who featured in a 5-0 thrashing at Carlisle and were immediately sent back to their parent clubs! Marsh-Evans was on the books for both clubs but never played for either. Christ that was a long day, especially the drive back to Dorset. We also had one of the worst penalty misses I've ever seen that day. Convinced that the player missed it on purpose.
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Post by Lobster on Jul 4, 2024 12:43:49 GMT
Christ that was a long day, especially the drive back to Dorset. We also had one of the worst penalty misses I've ever seen that day. Convinced that the player missed it on purpose. Branch missed a pen and then I think he threw his armband on the floor as he was subbed. With hindsight I don't really blame players for their behaviour during that period. God knows what kind of crap they were dealing with. Also remember the first Carlisle goal looked nowhere near over the line, but nobody could be arsed complaining.
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Post by blue4life on Jul 24, 2024 10:06:28 GMT
Wonder if we're due one today 👀
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Post by Matt on Jul 24, 2024 15:09:11 GMT
Fans on social media are convinced Willougby is back
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Post by blue4life on Jul 24, 2024 15:27:35 GMT
Fans on social media are convinced Willougby is back Thats because he is.
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