Squad Update

[Reeeebbbbeeeelllllls]

Matty Stevens has been realeased by Peterborough...???

[Reading Rebel]

34 minutes ago, CookhamRebel said:

 

Thanks Neil... How many more additions do you envision?

Current squad is 16 players, this includes Max... I'd love to see Billy Clifford come back...

Can't help but think that Francis might want to try to step up again!

Now we have Max I think we have more than enough cover in midfield.

Yes, Billy would add that little bit of quality but unless you rotate there will be good midfield players sitting on the sidelines and at this level unless you're paying silly money I'm not sure it works at least not for very long.

[Reading Rebel]

4 minutes ago, Craig lejeune said:

Matty Stevens has been realeased by Peterborough...???

Well I never    

[3spirit]

7 minutes ago, CookhamRebel said:

 

Thanks Neil... How many more additions do you envision?

Current squad is 16 players, this includes Max... I'd love to see Billy Clifford come back...

Can't help but think that Francis might want to try to step up again!

There's no point going to higher placed club if you aren't going to get games, or will just get loaned out. If Francis doesn't get above his station,he could be on a winner at Slough,as it's a great place to develop under knowledgeable managers and puts his performances in the shop window.

If he starts to do the business,he'll soon get other attention.

Different if he gets offered a professional contract with a league club but for now I think Slough is an ideal club to be at, for him and us. 

[Matt]

9 minutes ago, Craig lejeune said:

Matty Stevens has been realeased by Peterborough...???

He’s not, he’s on the transfer list. 

[Reading Rebel]

52 minutes ago, CookhamRebel said:

 

 

2 hours ago, 3spirit said:

Have you seen him play then, RR?

I've seen his name written down and I've seen Maidenhead and Staines on the odd occasion over the last few seasons but I can't recall seeing him. 

I like the fact [written about him] that he is a tenacious left sided player [George Wells could do with some help] and it seems he has plenty of experience but I'll reserve judgement till I've seen what he can do.

Certainly reads like a good signing but so did Louis Soares. Unfortunately it never quite happened for Louis at Slough but I wish him and Nathan Smart all the best at their new clubs. Sometimes it's not about how good a player is, it's more about can they fit into the system the team plays, and can they up the ante when they get the opportunity to play. Nathan did do that to a certain extent but Louis didn't seem to grasp the chances that came his way. He was always going to have his work cut out to oust Wazza from the starting line up but Louis's form was sporadic at best. Age catches up with everyone [apart from Manny ! ha ha].

On Nathan and Louis I would think both players will get snapped up easy enough, more likely at Southern/Bostik Premier division level.

Though, Hungerford may take another chance again on Louis. At Hungerford, Louis may get more of a chance to star in the show, at Slough he hasn't. 

3spirit, as Glen has said you don't have to see a player to know that they are highly rated/good player. Whether they will fit into certain clubs is another matter but on face value Max Worsfold is an excellent signing.

Max's profile say's that he is a hard working, attacking central midfielder but again I think he is versatile enough to play anywhere across the midfield. 

Edited May 8, 2019 by Reading Rebel

[3spirit]

7 minutes ago, Reading Rebel said:

Now we have Max I think we have more than enough cover in midfield.

Yes, Billy would add that little bit of quality but unless you rotate there will be good midfield players sitting on the sidelines and at this level unless you're paying silly money I'm not sure it works at least not for very long.

I'd like to see Billy Clifford back, if we could get him,as he seemed to lift the players confidence,whenever he played, and seemed to bring about some extra grit in midfield but if it doesn't happen, it won't be the end of our team.

[3spirit]

26 minutes ago, Reading Rebel said:

 

3spirit, as Glen has said you don't have to see a player to know that they are highly rated/good player. Whether they will fit into certain clubs is another matter but on face value Max Worsfold is an excellent signing.

Max's profile say's that he is a hard working, attacking central midfielder but again I think he is versatile enough to play anywhere across the midfield. 

Might be wrong but I thought he was predominantly a wide player, who is left footed. Anyway,whatever on paper he looks a quality addition.

[Bernie Gogan]

3 hours ago, 3spirit said:

Might be wrong but I thought he was predominantly a wide player, who is left footed. Anyway,whatever on paper he looks a quality addition.

Saw him at Staines a few times and yes he played left wing/midfield. Adds balance to our squad plus experienced at Nat. South.

[Reading Rebel]

Most of his profiles give Max as either central or left midfield which as Bernie say's give us a good balance.

[Neil Baker]

Max is predominately a left sided player, however can play central also.

Francis is signed on for next season.

Plan is to bring one more in, however with the possibility of bringing one more in during pre season depending on what becomes available,  that could be Billy it could be someone else, we have our other initial target and have met up with him, and will wait and see where that goes.

[Stan]

Great news about Francis . I think he is a great prospect . Seems mature beyond his years both in skill and attitude. I think that it is no coincidence that our late season run coincided with his appearance in the side . He fulfills the same pivotal role that Matt Stevens did, in that when we get the ball everyone knows exactly where the outlet is. 

As for the players who have left just to say thanks to Louie and Nathan. Given that Smartie only came in as cover originally then played such a crucial role last year and was always there when we needed him this year. Very fitting that he got a cup winners medal to sign off with. 

[GlenSTFC]

Slightly off topic... but I’m sure I can’t be the only one to notice that Neil and Jon always/majority of the time come out first before KO and for the second half? Do I presume the team talk is left to Lee/Sam/Mark?

[Jon Underwood]

No, we do the team talk, we just don’t like to over-complicate things and talk for too long. Prefer to make a few key points and then leave them to it. There are enough big characters in there, those you mentioned and others too, who might choose to say a few things once we’ve gone but that’s up to them.

We encourage senior players to take responsibility but they still know who the bosses are! ?

Edited May 8, 2019 by Jon Underwood

[Alan Greenaway]

15 hours ago, Jon Underwood said:

No, we do the team talk, we just don’t like to over-complicate things and talk for too long. Prefer to make a few key points and then leave them to it. There are enough big characters in there, those you mentioned and others too, who might choose to say a few things once we’ve gone but that’s up to them.

We encourage senior players to take responsibility but they still know who the bosses are! ?

Slightly off topic. congratulations to Spurs and I will be rooting for them Would be great to see a new name on the trophy.

[Reading Rebel]

I heard at the presentation evening that the striker we have targeted will let us know his decision by next week?  

[GlenSTFC]

I think Jon/Neil said they spoke to him this week and expect to know more next week. Hopefully we get an answer either way as you don’t want it dragging on for too long and you obviously you want players who want to be here for the right reasons. But on the flip side this player may well have other offers on the table and is understandably taking his time to make the right decision. I’m sure if we don’t get this target there are a couple of others already on the list.

[Reading Rebel]

23 hours ago, GlenSTFC said:

I think Jon/Neil said they spoke to him this week and expect to know more next week. Hopefully we get an answer either way as you don’t want it dragging on for too long and you obviously you want players who want to be here for the right reasons. But on the flip side this player may well have other offers on the table and is understandably taking his time to make the right decision. I’m sure if we don’t get this target there are a couple of others already on the list.

Sure, no problem if there's other offers on the table but I'd give him about a week to decide then look elsewhere.

Edited May 12, 2019 by Reading Rebel

[Curtis]

Some players might even be on contracts until the end of May or even June.

[Reading Rebel]

3 minutes ago, Curtis said:

Some players might even be on contracts until the end of May or even June.

Of course but I think it would of been mentioned if our targeted striker was one of those players.