Squad Update

[Reading Rebel]

18 hours ago, GlenSTFC said:

I see young Francis is the latest of our players to sign up to an agency. Selfishly I don’t see it as a good news as although there may be some decent agents out there, let’s be honest their primary purpose is to move players on or get them better deals (and in turn earn a commission). 

Although there is no doubt that Francis Amartey has a future ahead of him I really don't think now is the time for him to look to progress up the leagues.

He has plenty of ability but also he has a lot to learn and IMO will be more ready to progress up the leagues in another season or two.

Unfortunately when an agency gets involved what's best for the player's future tends to get ignored.

 

[Alan Greenaway]

Is Scott Armsworth still with us? I would have thought with our recent centre back issues he would have featured at least on the bench or have I missed any news?

[Reading Rebel]

28 minutes ago, Alan Greenaway said:

Is Scott Armsworth still with us? I would have thought with our recent centre back issues he would have featured at least on the bench or have I missed any news?

I think we were told that he went out on dual registration or on loan.

We haven't been told any different so I would assume he still is.

[tbox]

I through he got injured in a the friendly and would be out for about 6-8 weeks think it was a fracture not certain

Edited September 3, 2019 by tbox

[SloughFlyer]

Tbox - you are thinking of Adam Richards from Marlow.

I'm pretty sure Armsworth is out with Badshot Lea currently.

[tbox]

Yes I think you are right

[Neil Baker]

Scott is out on dual reg, in reality he is a young boy who needs to play senior football at a few steps lower, and see how he gets on.

[Alan Greenaway]

18 hours ago, Neil Baker said:

Scott is out on dual reg, in reality he is a young boy who needs to play senior football at a few steps lower, and see how he gets on.

Thanks Neil

I think it is great we are bringing younger players in and then managing their progress. 

[sdelaney]

He scored 1st goal last night after his transfer to Forest Green  Rovers

[sdelaney]

1 minute ago, sdelane said:

He scored 1st goal last night after his transfer to Forest Green  Rovers

 was somebody asking about Matty Stevens somewhere.

 

[Reading Rebel]

1 hour ago, sdelane said:

 was somebody asking about Matty Stevens somewhere.

 

Don't think so SD but thanks all the same for the info.

[Radders]

Matty actually scored his first 2 competitive senior goals on Tuesday night, scoring his second in the 89th minute to secure a win against Southampton u21’s in the efl trophy. Hope that gives him the boost to score plenty more, best of luck to him!!!

[Reading Rebel]

Yes, IMO Matty Stevens was treated badly by Peterborough when he was recalled early from his loan spell with us and hardly got a look in.

Hopefully he can now go on to bigger and better things now he's getting his chance at Forest Green.

[GeorgeS]

Is Ade Shokunbi still trialling/training with us?

[Jon Underwood]

No he isn’t, we decided not to bring him in.

Edited September 17, 2019 by Jon Underwood

[GeorgeS]

Thanks Jon ?

[3spirit]

13 hours ago, GeorgeS said:

Is Ade Shokunbi still trialling/training with us?

 

11 hours ago, Jon Underwood said:

No he isn’t, we decided not to bring him in.

He got the man of the match award in his first match for Beaconsfield and was involved in his second outing for the Rams which ended in a 0-4 loss to Wimbourne.Last night he played in the 1-2 comeback win against Harrow Borough and played all game,so Gary Meakin must think he's offering something ie playing three games on the trot and not being subbed.

He might be worth keeping an eye on, given his size, age and potential. Can understand Unders and Bakes not going for him, though, as our team/squad is flying with their current form, so why change it?  However, if later our form does dip, Ade Shokunbi might be a relatively cheap recruit and could be in the first wave of new recruits, unless of course, they thought he was rubbish !   

[Neil Baker]

No Ade did well enough and is clearly a decent enough player, however at this stage we do not feel he is better than what we have, and with his aim for trying to get back in the pro game, we need someone who is committed to us and the club for us to move on a player who is committed.

[3spirit]

40 minutes ago, Neil Baker said:

No Ade did well enough and is clearly a decent enough player, however at this stage we do not feel he is better than what we have, and with his aim for trying to get back in the pro game, we need someone who is committed to us and the club for us to move on a player who is committed.

Understandable,then.

[Stan]

Just dipping in on here after a few days . Very noticeable how many times Jon or Neil have responded to comments or questions. Got me thinking, are we incredibly spoiled or do fans from other clubs get this level of service.? Personally never have i felt more informed and respected as a fan than i do right now . It’s one of those count your blessing momermnts for me. An FA CUP game on Saturday ( yet another good run?) going gangbusters in the league and the club moving forward in all directions. Given their success on the pitch i would not care if Bakes and Unders were completely anonymous yet it is such a bonus that they are the characters that they are.  As I say, stop and smell the roses for moment.