Loan Signing

[Reading Rebel]

Welcome to the rebels Shaun Rowley a keeper on loan from Shrewsbury.

 

Must admit a bit of a surprise with Paul Strudley waiting in the wings.  

 

 

[GlenSTFC]

We've gone from none to 3 goalies! Shaun sounds promising and has higher league experience and I suppose the opportunity was too good to turn down even though Paul and Alan were more than adequate.

[Reading Rebel]

I see Shaun lives in Telford, not sure how that will work on the travelling front.

[GlenSTFC]

Hopefully he drives then! Shows commitment on his part to make the journey although I'm thinking would he attend training because of the journey and he'd be full time at Shrewsbury? Unless he's agreed to stay local and train with us?

[Neil Baker]

He is a full time pro, and will be coming to us the night before a game, to make sure he is set for the matches.

He is very highly thought of, and having spoken to Matt Jansen he was particularly glowing of him when he played at Chorley, we have been working on this for about 9 days now, and are pleased it worked out.

Obviously it is only to the end of the season, and like Elijah he will train with his parent club.

With Struds we were always working with the fact that he is Hartley keeper and whilst they have said he could play for the rest of the season, he was unavailable tomorrow and you always run the risk that they say they need him for a certain game etc.

AWH has done well in his two games, and certainly not let anyone down, however our upfront conversation with his was that we were actively looking at another option, and that if we got it then we would go with it.

[Reading Rebel]

I know Hartley are top and will win their division but I'm a bit surprised Paul Strudley doesn't want to play at a higher level.

[David Carpenter]

Read what Neil has stated RR - HW still might need to call him back etc.

[Reading Rebel]

Read what Neil has stated RR - HW still might need to call him back etc.

 

 

Dave, I know that but surely Paul Strudley is not on a contract and can sign for whoever he wants to?

[Reading Rebel]

Bakes or Unders just to clear it up, Shrewsbury have stated it's for an initial months loan which by my reckoning will finish before the season ends?

[GlenSTFC]

Initial is the key word here RR! He could be great in which case I would hope we could extend it another month but it may go the opposite way and we recall Paul or Alan.

[Neil Baker]

Guys we give so much information out it is quite frustrating to constantly have to explain every single detail of every deal, when you rarely get anything from most clubs:

 

Struds is a man of his word (something to admire in this day and age), and agreed to sign for Hartley, and does not want to let them down, therefore Hartley have the control of that situation, as if they turned round on a Thursday and said they needed him he would more than likely agree to play for them, something we are not prepared to work with at this stage of the season, however he remains registered with us. 

 

Also the deal is signed until the end of the play offs, but like every loan after 28 days the parent club have the right to recall if they need to, however we do not expect this to happen.

 

Focus on the fact that myself and Unders have worked hard to sign an excellent young keeper, and that he makes his debut tomorrow.

Edited March 17, 2017 by Neil Baker

[GlenSTFC]

Sorry Bakes, please accept my apologies on behalf of RR

[David Carpenter]

I understand that Neil which is why I got involved in my previous post. Well done on all the hard work you and Unders have put in.

[Neil Baker]

Ha ha RR knows what I mean, he is not the only one

 

There will be news of another signing later also, we are just getting ourselves ready for the final push.

[GlenSTFC]

Ryan Blake to replace Manny? ?

[SloughFlyer]

From the comments on social media, the papers etc seems like "highly rated" is right about Shaun Rowley. Looks to be a very good signing.

 

As for another signing coming, great to see both Neil and Jon working so hard to push on and confirm as high as possible finish in the league and being ready for the play offs.

[RebelDelaney]

I have been on to RR for months that he goes over board on here asking for to much info and one day he will be told to cool it.

[staines_rebel_Jr]

It must have been a crazy two weeks for Bakes and Unders since Scott got injured, having to find a replacement in a very short period of time whilst still having to prepare the squad still hoping to challenge for the title.

 

They did well to get Strudley in at short notice but obviously knew that there would be times he could not play and that it wasn’t a full replacement at this time. AWH then comes in again at short notice also knowing it was complicated situation with no guarantees. Both keepers did well though and put in full effort knowing that things could change quickly. Neil and Jon have now brought in Shaun Rowley who will almost certainly be here until the end of the season and play every game. The squad can now settle and most importantly the defence can try to settle with just one keeper and try to get to know him and his playing style in the short end of season run in.

 

We will need a new keeper next season as unfortunately Scott won’t be able to play. I am sure Strudley and AWH will be fully aware of this and hopefully will keep in contact and come back next season to become the new number 1 in better circumstances.

 

 

Neil and Jon do a great job keeping us informed and sometimes too well informed. You don’t have to look far in our league to find other clubs supporters frustrated at being kept in the dark about players.

 

It looks like a good signing for me, well done once again Neil and Jon

[michaelSTFC]

Shrewsbury know a thing or two about bringing through goalkeepers! Great work Neil and Jon. COYR!

[rebelbrewer]

Guys we give so much information out it is quite frustrating to constantly have to explain every single detail of every deal, when you rarely get anything from most clubs:

 

Struds is a man of his word (something to admire in this day and age), and agreed to sign for Hartley, and does not want to let them down, therefore Hartley have the control of that situation, as if they turned round on a Thursday and said they needed him he would more than likely agree to play for them, something we are not prepared to work with at this stage of the season, however he remains registered with us. 

 

Also the deal is signed until the end of the play offs, but like every loan after 28 days the parent club have the right to recall if they need to, however we do not expect this to happen.

 

Focus on the fact that myself and Unders have worked hard to sign an excellent young keeper, and that he makes his debut tomorrow.

Hi Neil

 

I'm sure we all appreciate the work you and Jon do and in particular how hard you have worked to cover the goalkeeping situation. No Slough managers have ever been as open as you with supporters and I for one think that is very positive. Dad and I were discussing this only lunchtime (we both go back to the Amateur Cup semis with Dagenham in 71) and like the fact that your openness leaves little room for rumour mongering (even if a player is moving on you explain why in a kind but clear way.)

 

I've said before that whilst I understand that everyone wants to have their say I see myself as more a supporter - with an active responsibility to support and encourage - than a fan.

 

The runners I coach respond better to encouragement (sometimes challenging encouragement) than just criticism and I'm sure that football players are not too different.

 

Keep up the good work.