16/17 First Additions To the Squad

[GarySTFC]

News piece to announce three new signings is now available for viewing on the Official Website.

 

www.sloughtownfc.net

 

(Three new signings not two as muggins here can't count!)

Edited May 17, 2016 by GarySTFC

[Neil Baker]

three new signings Gary ;-)

[staines_rebel_Jr]

Simon Dunn (centre mid)

Harrison Gilkes (winger / can play central)

Gavin James (striker) (international for st Vincent and the grenadines)

 

 

There is one of the two possible wingers I had mentioned a few weeks ago. (Harrison Gilkes previously from Poole)

 

P.s was about time we got another international player

Edited May 17, 2016 by staines_rebel_Jr

[GlenSTFC]

i can't say I've seen or remember any of these 3 players, although was at the FA Cup match at Basingstoke last season. So we have a solid central midfielder, a winger and striker. I'd guess another striker and defender will be the other 2 possible signings (may well be more!). Can't say much more until we see them in action but on paper appear decent additions.

[Irishadrian]

St Vincent and the Grenadines have two international matches in early September and Gavin is in their named squad Im guessing we would have to lose him if he is called up?

[Irishadrian]

Yes Glen on paper good additions but as you say its about how they blend with other team mates and the understanding they develop.

[3spirit]

Sounds like three quality signings to our squad. Well done Bakes and Unders for getting them here.

 

Don't know much about Simon Dunn, other than the Basingstoke fans on their forum saying how good he is.

Gavin James haven't seen since he was a youngster, so I expect he's come along a bit since then, as he's been playing for Maidenhead.

As for Harrison Gilkes, I'm well pleased that we've managed to get him. He is a livewire and an exciting player to watch. Sure the Slough faithful will take to him. 

[HorshamRebel]

It will be interesting to see how they play and gel with the current players, and those yet to be named.

 

Really looking forward to this next season

[Reading Rebel]

Welcome to the Rebels Simon, Harrison and Gavin.

 

As others have said, on paper they look to be three very good signings. All three come with Conference South experience especially Simon Dunn and Harrison Gilkes.

 

If we can get a top left back, a central defender and another proven striker I'll be as happy as Larry  

 

Great to see some of the hard work Bakes and Unders have been doing come to fruition!

Edited May 17, 2016 by Reading Rebel

[SloughFlyer]

Look like 3 very good signings to start things off.

 

RR - I would agree with the top left back, centre back and striker and I'd like to see at least another striker and central midfield on top of that as well, would give us good competition for places and allow some rotation of players in cup games.

 

Excellent start.

[GlenSTFC]

I think we'd need 2 more strikers wouldn't we as we only have 2 currently? Although as we all know keeping 4 decent strikers happy doesn't always work!

[Reading Rebel]

I think we'd need 2 more strikers wouldn't we as we only have 2 currently? Although as we all know keeping 4 decent strikers happy doesn't always work!

 

 

As you say Glen, keeping 4 top strikers happy is very difficult.

 

With Harrison Gilkes being predominantly a left winger perhaps Lewis Putman could fill in as the fourth striker if needed? 

[Neil Baker]

Harrison is right footed RR and is very comfortable on either side, though Puts and Warren can both be options as front men on 3G, and can provide another option, though we hope to bring in another striker a left back and a centre half as mentioned, and there will be at least 5 or 6 players in a variety of positions at pre season with decent pedigree that we will be looking to try and bolster the squad with.

Edited May 17, 2016 by Neil Baker

[Reading Rebel]

Harrison is right footed RR and is very comfortable on either side, though Puts and Warren can both be options as front men on 3G, and can provide another option, though we hope to bring in another striker a left back and a centre half as mentioned, and there will be at least 5 or 6 players in a variety of positions at pre season with decent pedigree that we will be looking to try and bolster the squad with.

 

 

My mistake, just that in the videos I've seen of Harrison for Poole and Basingstoke he seems to always be playing down the left so just assumed he was predominantly a left winger who could play on the right if required.

[Graham Cox]

Look forward to seeing the new guys, and the others that may join soon,at the pre season friendlies when we can form opinions and in particular see how they fit in with existing lads.

 

There may be an interesting tussle for starting spots in some positions which would be healthy.

 

Well done to Neil and Jon..............but, guys, please find time for some holidays before we start again!

[Reading Rebel]

Listening to Bakes on Rebels Radio I was thinking who the 'familiar goalie' might be who is coming along to give us 3 keepers in pre-season to give Mark Scott some competition.

 

I can only think of Jake Sommerville, James Warrington or possibly Jacko? 

[3spirit]

What's happened to the young keeper we had, who broke his leg the season before last?

Might have got his first name wrong, was it Adam Bonnett? Know he was highly rated but of course inexperienced.

Just wondered where he has been playing.

[staines_rebel_Jr]

Listening to Bakes on Rebels Radio I was thinking who the 'familiar goalie' might be who is coming along to give us 3 keepers in pre-season to give Mark Scott some competition.

 

I can only think of Jake Sommerville, James Warrington or possibly Jacko? 

 

Jake Sommerville is still playing in Malaysia. Their season is currently in progress and won't end until end of October.

[Reading Rebel]

Jake Sommerville is still playing in Malaysia. Their season is currently in progress and won't end until end of October.

 

 

In that case it's Warro or Jacko.

[RebelDelaney]

RR Trevor Bunting that will get you talking.