A couple of non league snippets

[cufcgeneral]

16 minutes ago, Reading Rebel said:

Dan Roberts to Weymouth.

Which to date gives them 10 new signings.

Presumably we didn't want him otherwise to travel that far it can only be for the money.

Weymouth train in Eastleigh now (AFC Stoneham opposite the Eastleigh ground) so it's not the full trek to Dorset for training

[Reading Rebel]

1 hour ago, cufcgeneral said:

Weymouth train in Eastleigh now (AFC Stoneham opposite the Eastleigh ground) so it's not the full trek to Dorset for training

Right, didn't know that.

Not as bad as originally thought but still over 2 hour round trip for training 2 or maybe 3 times a week if then go full time training.

And around a 5 hour round trip for a home game. 

The good thing is our manager must think we've got better striker/s either at or coming to the club than Dan Roberts.

Edited May 27, 2023 by Reading Rebel

[GlenSTFC]

3 minutes ago, Reading Rebel said:

Right, didn't know that.

Not as bad as originally thought but still over 2 hour round trip for training 2 or maybe 3 times a week if they go full time training.

And around a 5 hour round trip for a home game. 

The good thing is our manager must think we've got better striker/s either at or coming to the club that Dan Roberts.

I would have Dan back but only as a sub/squad player as he could be a decent impact player but he wouldn’t want that.

[Nathan]

I don't understand this implicit hostility towards Dan Roberts. Granted we didn't see the best of him while he was with us, but IMHO that was because we weren't playing to his strengths.

[GlenSTFC]

2 minutes ago, Nathan said:

I don't understand this implicit hostility towards Dan Roberts. Granted we didn't see the best of him while he was with us, but IMHO that was because we weren't playing to his strengths.

You sure hostility is the correct word! Fans are always going to have mixed opinions on players, this is no different? He was obviously better in his first spell with us but I think Mickel and the other new striker will be much better, that’s all.

[Nathan]

9 minutes ago, GlenSTFC said:

You sure hostility is the correct word! Fans are always going to have mixed opinions on players, this is no different? He was obviously better in his first spell with us but I think Mickel and the other new striker will be much better, that’s all.

Yes - my comments weren't related directly to these last two posts but on the general feeling on the terraces whenever his name cropped up, and on some comments on this forum made at the end of his last spell with us. I remember one poster (without looking back to see who it was) openly saying he'd be happy to pay for his taxi out of the club, which I thought was extremely harsh. That's all.

[Reading Rebel]

15 hours ago, Nathan said:

Yes - my comments weren't related directly to these last two posts but on the general feeling on the terraces whenever his name cropped up, and on some comments on this forum made at the end of his last spell with us. I remember one poster (without looking back to see who it was) openly saying he'd be happy to pay for his taxi out of the club, which I thought was extremely harsh. That's all.

Certainly the taxi jibe was uncalled for but they're allowed to voice their opinion.

Scored 13 goals in season 2019/20 but the goals dried up the following season and Dan was reduced to being on the bench before he left.

Certainly not a number 9 to lead the line but imo a bit of a Tony Boot player who could feed off someone like Ian Hodges.

Looking on the positive side if Dan Roberts has to go all the way to Weymouth to play his football instead of staying local he's either getting a bundle of money or Scotty thinks we have a better striker lined up.

 

 

[Curtis]

We had Dan Roberts on loan this season when we were going through a difficult patch where we only picked up 1 point from 5 matches & he didn’t score.
 

But he moved on to Hungerford where he scored 6 goals in 19 starts (including a winner against us). Did we not provide him with the right sort of service? Or if we had been more patient would he have done well for us?
 

Personally if he starts regularly for Weymouth I would be surprised if he doesn’t score 12-15 goals. 
 

And I think it will be interesting to see whether Platt or Roberts score most over the season.

[GlenSTFC]

12 minutes ago, Curtis said:

We had Dan Roberts on loan this season when we were going through a difficult patch where we only picked up 1 point from 5 matches & he didn’t score.
 

But he moved on to Hungerford where he scored 6 goals in 19 starts (including a winner against us). Did we not provide him with the right sort of service? Or if we had been more patient would he have done well for us?
 

Personally if he starts regularly for Weymouth I would be surprised if he doesn’t score 12-15 goals. 
 

And I think it will be interesting to see whether Platt or Roberts score most over the season.

I’ve not seen Platt play so will reserve judgement until I do but he’s highly rated and I’ve read nothing but great reviews. Plus Scott says he’s far from the finished article so hopefully he will only get better playing for us. Also with his power and pace may be more of a provider than scorer, we just don’t know yet. 

[Nathan]

10 hours ago, Reading Rebel said:

Certainly the taxi jibe was uncalled for but they're allowed to voice their opinion. 

Of course they're allowed to voice an opinion - I never suggested otherwise. I simply felt he was being made a scapegoat even though I felt he was forced into a system to which he wasn't suited. 

[Reading Rebel]

Farnborough are announcing signings tomorrow at 10am.

As long as a certain player isn't one of them I'll be happy. 

[GlenSTFC]

10 minutes ago, Reading Rebel said:

Farnborough are announcing signings tomorrow at 10am.

As long as a certain player isn't one of them I'll be happy. 

Amartey?

[Reading Rebel]

Farnborough have only announced players retained and leaving.

The only one of interest is Freddie Grant leaving.

Looks like he wanted more money and Farnborough weren't willing to match the offers he's received from other clubs. 

Edited May 29, 2023 by Reading Rebel

[3spirit]

2 hours ago, Reading Rebel said:

Farnborough have only announced players retained and leaving.

The only one of interest is Freddie Grant leaving.

Looks like he wanted more money and Farnborough weren't willing to match the offers he's received from other clubs. 

We need a left back. I thought Freddie Grant was good at what he did. I like Gabe George but prefer him as a wing back. Freddie I can't see him coming back to Slough but you never know.

Edited May 29, 2023 by 3spirit

[GlenSTFC]

12 minutes ago, 3spirit said:

We need a left back. I thought Freddie Grant was good at what he did. I like Gabe George but prefer him as a wing back. Freddie I can't see him coming back to Slough but you never know.

I thought Grant was good but nothing spectacular and he seems to chase the money after leaving us for more at Farnborough and now doing the same to them. Gabe is as good if not better plus has time on his side to develop even further.

[3spirit]

4 minutes ago, GlenSTFC said:

I thought Grant was good but nothing spectacular and he seems to chase the money after leaving us for more at Farnborough and now doing the same to them. Gabe is as good if not better plus has time on his side to develop even further.

I don't agree.

Freddie Grant is a better player than Gabe George but he should be as he is older and is far more experienced than Gabe. Freddie can play a number of positions and will be in demand.Could play one league higher. Gabe is still learning his role in our team and is still very much a novice. He has plenty of potential but we shouldn't expect too much from him yet. 

[3spirit]

3 hours ago, Reading Rebel said:

Farnborough have only announced players retained and leaving.

The only one of interest is Freddie Grant leaving.

Looks like he wanted more money and Farnborough weren't willing to match the offers he's received from other clubs. 

I found it odd RR that you said there is only one of interest that being Freddie Grant, as I thought Farnborough have quite a few players of interest.

Scott Davies needs a coach to replace Lee Togwell. I thought it would be a bonus if Slough could find a coach that could still play occasionally, and what would be good was if that coach happened to be a striker ! There's a player called Ricky Holmes at Farnborough that is a highly qualified coach and played League football. He has had injuries but to me might make a good coach for Slough and help our young strikers get better[and other players] and may be of use as a bit part squad player.

Then there's a young striker called Chike Kandi played for Dover and Farnborough last season.Good age and may be worth looking over for Slough pre-season.

Then there's a wide defender called John Oyenuga who has been Farnbough's best player for two seasons,who hasn't signed for them yet.

Plus one or two young midfielders [Paget I think is one of them,can't remember the other's name] that might be worth a view pre season, and then there's Reggie Young a player not the biggest but certainly a good creator of attacks reminds me of Paul Hodges ie short,quick,breaks into the box,can go past a player,passes well and scores the odd goal.

So to me Farnborough have a number of players that should be of interest to Scott.   

Edited May 29, 2023 by 3spirit

[Reading Rebel]

48 minutes ago, 3spirit said:

We need a left back. I thought Freddie Grant was good at what he did. I like Gabe George but prefer him as a wing back. Freddie I can't see him coming back to Slough but you never know.

Couldn't afford him.

Can't blame him but he's all about chasing the money.

[3spirit]

2 minutes ago, Reading Rebel said:

Couldn't afford him.

Can't blame him but he's all about chasing the money.

Yes, I expect you are right.

[Reading Rebel]

17 minutes ago, 3spirit said:

I found it odd RR that you said there is only one of interest that being Freddie Grant, as I thought Farnborough have quite a few players of interest.

Scott Davies needs a coach to replace Lee Togwell. I thought it would be a bonus if Slough could find a coach that could still play occasionally, and what would be good was if that coach happened to be a striker ! There's a player called Ricky Holmes at Farnborough that is a highly qualified coach and played League football. He has had injuries but to me might make a good coach for Slough and help our young strikers get better[and other players] and may be of use as a bit part squad player.

Then there's a young striker called Chike Kandi played for Dover and Farnborough last season.Good age and may be worth looking over for Slough pre-season.

Then there's a wide defender called John Oyenuga who has been Farnbough's best player for two seasons,who hasn't signed for them yet.

Plus one or two young midfielders [Paget I think is one of them,can't remember the other's name] that might be worth a view pre season, and then there's Reggie Young a player not the biggest but certainly a good creator of attacks reminds me of Paul Hodges ie short,quick,breaks into the box,can go past a player,passes well and scores the odd goal.

So to me Farnborough have a number of players that should be of interest to Scott.   

I didn't mean of interest to sign him just of interest to know about as an ex Slough player.

No chance of John Oyenuga he has his sights set on going higher and besides Farnborough want him back so why would he come to Slough?

All these players you mention from Farnborough would have to take a drop in wages.

No harm in asking but unless they were desperate I doubt they'd be prepared to do that.

Edited May 29, 2023 by Reading Rebel