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Post by poolepirate on Jul 6, 2017 11:00:55 GMT
sounds as if he wants to stay and we want him to stay
trouble is we are waiting on possible james alabi money to finance the deal
if it goes to a tribunal could be months before we get any cash{as happened with kingsley james)
you cant expect lucas to stay around without a contract(and hence an income)until the tribunal sits
he has to earn a wage of course
maybe a company(or individual) could finance his deal until we get the J.A. money then it could be repaid to the sponser?
just a thought a sort of an interest free loan
as an alternative we could arrange a crowdfunder type arrangement(if something similar is not already in place)
COYB
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Post by Firestick Frank on Jul 6, 2017 11:26:17 GMT
I see what you mean but I wouldn't fancy a Crowdfunder to sign a player given our recent history of such an initiative. Hopefully this new stadium sponsorship deal will cover it.
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Post by Al on Jul 6, 2017 11:39:50 GMT
I've said it before on old DC and I'll say it again on here.
I would only contribute to a crowdfunder campaign again if it was for something with more of a long term aim. Like raising money to offer an additional one or two YTS players their first professional contracts.
That way we're contributing to something more than just throwing Macca an extra couple of quid to blow on a loan signing or two. We're actually investing in our own player development instead.
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Post by Deva Chanter on Jul 6, 2017 12:12:09 GMT
I personally rate Dawson, but my priority would be getting a winger in instead of another central midfielder.
Mahon is fairly injury prone and I wouldn't have even offered Chapell a contract, let alone have him starting every week.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2017 21:09:02 GMT
dawson has signed a 1 year deal
davies has extended his contract to
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Post by Rio Doherty on Jul 13, 2017 21:12:20 GMT
GET IN! Great news for both players.
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Post by Si on Jul 13, 2017 21:18:51 GMT
Not convinced by Davies but happy to see Dawson stay. Showed enough in limited time and difficult circumstances last season to earn a deal.
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Post by MPW on Jul 13, 2017 21:20:03 GMT
I hope we haven't blown Horwoods wages to make these deals happen.
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Post by noddy on Jul 13, 2017 21:23:40 GMT
GET IN! Great news for both players. Agreed, Davies probably can't believe his good luck. How a couple of pre-season run outs justifies an extension is completely beyond me. Not good enough, quick enough or mobile enough to cut it at conference level and yes I do hope the above comments come back to bite me on the arse! Wade Joyce is one "Jack of all trades" players, all be it very limited. Do we really need another taking a wage off the club for 12 months who isn't up to the level? |
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Post by devavictrix on Jul 13, 2017 21:28:02 GMT
I enjoy watching Dawson play and he offers us something different to James and Turnbull. Has plenty of potential and will develop under Shaw and playing alongside James and Turnbull.
Don't see why McCarthy has chosen to extend Davies contract, don't rate him. Incredibly slow for a attacking midfielder, does seem to have some technical ability though. Think a 6 month contract was about right in my opinion.
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Post by tarvinblue on Jul 13, 2017 21:29:05 GMT
It concerns me a lot that we are going to end up relying on players like Davies, Joyce and Chappel at some point this season. These players are nowhere near Conference level. One thing I've learnt over the years is never judge a player based on pre-season friendlies. It's why I don't bother attending them.
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Post by noddy on Jul 13, 2017 21:36:03 GMT
I enjoy watching Dawson play and he offers us something different to James and Turnbull. Has plenty of potential and will develop under Shaw and playing alongside James and Turnbull. Don't see why McCarthy has chosen to extend Davies contract, don't rate him. Incredibly slow for a attacking midfielder, does seem to have some technical ability though. Think a 6 month contract was about right in my opinion. He at least tries to pick a pass yes and I agree there is certainly something to work on with Dawson, I can see a player potentially in there. I just don't see one in Davies, regardless of where his best position is at this level. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2017 22:18:46 GMT
It concerns me a lot that we are going to end up relying on players like Davies, Joyce and Chappel at some point this season. These players are nowhere near Conference level. One thing I've learnt over the years is never judge a player based on pre-season friendlies. It's why I don't bother attending them. I think Joyce is a decent squad player to have in this division, very solid. Not a starter but as mentioned above a 'jack of all trades' type who can provide cover in more than just one position, which we need with the small squad. Again, Chapell is a great option to have coming off the bench. He frightens defences in this division when he's at full flight. As we know with players like that, Mahon too, the end product isn't always there but they are more likely to create chances. Honestly, I don't get the stick he gets from a lot of our fans. Davies, jury is still out, hopefully we get a better player this season with a full pre season behind him |
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Post by Firestick Frank on Jul 14, 2017 6:03:25 GMT
I hope we haven't blown Horwoods wages to make these deals happen. Think it's fair to say that's probably what has occurred. Happy with Dawson, not so much Davies - would've preferred a replacement for Horwood's experienced head. |
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Post by agl on Jul 14, 2017 7:39:11 GMT
Happy with both these. Dawson definitely has something, although jury still out on Davies. Would much rather go down this route than bringing in some old lag on the way down. Rarely works out. We should be looking to develop players like this pair and accept that not all will work out. No doubt that Dawson can pick a pass - if we can get the ball down to him he could be invaluable for Hannah.
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