NEW PLAYERS

[GazzaBTFC]

Hot off the press. I have been informed that we have signed three new players

 

Luke Weaver - 24 years old, goalkeeper. Previously played at Leyton Orient, signed from the "O's" for £360k by Sunderland and then went to Northampton.

 

Patrick Sappleton, 21, Centre half, formerly at Farnborough

 

Andrew Davidson, an Australian (oooo, do I hear the Rugby World Cup being mentioned), centre of midfield, centre back.

 

All three will be available for Grays this Saturday.

 

 

[Simon BTFC]

Bit of a blow that, I was just polishing my boots ready to play on Saturday!

 

Pat Sappleton was a Jamaican youth international! Started out at Hendon, then went to Boreham wood last season and started this season with Farnborough.

 

Luke Weaver started out at Orient, then loan spells at West Ham and Sunderland before moving to the black cats. Then a few more loan spells before moving to Carlisle then Northampton.

 

Andrew Davidson was playing for Harlow earlier in the season. That's all i could find on him!

[Nitetime Neil]

Great. So we are going to play two goalkeeepers then! Didn't think we had much of a problem there, or is JJ already packing his bags to jump ship with Ansell ?

[GazzaBTFC]

I think it prudent to have two goalkeepers in the squad, don't you? One out on the field and one on the bench, unless you know of any of the outfeild players that can play in goal should JJ get sent off, injured or otherwise?

[c'mon ricay]

Looks like a waste of resources as I can see him being more expensive wage wise then Chris Howard unless the club no JJs looking to leave

[CANV EFM]

er.. dosent any team at this level need a keeper on the bench..?

[GazzaBTFC]

Well I was going to say that if we didn't and JJ got injured or sent off cum up ricay would be one of the first to have a go at the club for not having a replacement.

 

The people in charge of the club can't win with some people...

[pabird]

 

 

Although I agree with your sentiments Gazz you could have chosen your words differently

[Guest]

Plus you've taken Luke Graham for a month. He's previously been in the Wales u19 training squad and is a promising centre back.

 

 

[Simon BTFC]

Quote:

cum on ricay said:
Looks like a waste of resources as I can see him being more expensive wage wise then Chris Howard unless the club no JJs looking to leave

1) Our reserve keeper is currently Andre Foster - was on the bench Saturday. He has played for Essex U18s this season. Not sure if Chris howard is still around.

2) Weaver is on loan - so we're not paying for 2 1st team keepers! Given that Weaver is (I assume) a pro at Northampton i would assume we couldn't afford him!

Meanwhile, i found this profile of an aussie player by the name of Andrew Davidson, reckon it may be the same link...

[jl]

i also noted okita got a run out for the ressies on weds..he impressed me pre season..praps he too could me drafted into the first team squad to provide some options going forward.

[Andy Walsh]

Wouldn't be surprised if Weaver starts tomorrow. Have seen him play a few times in the football league and he looked a quality keeper. I think he's the brother of Nick at Man City or some other relation.

 

Lets hope the new lads inspire us to get some points tomorrow.

 

I think Howard went to some local side in Ryman Div 1.

 

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[Ryan.c]

Agree JL, suprised nobody has mentioned Okita. If he's fit and well (and assuming that he is actually our player) I'd have him straight in.