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Post by autistichatter on May 28, 2024 9:09:18 GMT
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Post by gazz on May 28, 2024 10:43:58 GMT
I personally believe that the main objective next season is to hold our own, at least initially, and get off to a solid start. Older, more experienced defenders that have played at that level or higher would help us achieve that.
I'm under no illusions that we're going to just carry on upwards and challenge for promotion, far from it, I think it's going to be a tough season. I'll be happy with not having to worry about the bottom places, with anything more than that being a bonus.
Mark Stott's plan of bringing younger players through is a clear one, but it's going to be gradual, so there will be room for some experienced signings along the way.
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Post by autistichatter on May 28, 2024 16:46:51 GMT
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Post by hatter_in_macc on May 28, 2024 16:51:57 GMT
Good signing for Wimbledon - and all the best to Hippo! ![](http://i.imgur.com/p2XklbI.gif)
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Post by gazz on May 28, 2024 17:03:49 GMT
Agreed, he's got a decent contract and they've got a decent player - good luck to both him and the real Dons.
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Post by dudleyhatter on Jun 3, 2024 21:22:32 GMT
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Post by autistichatter on Jun 4, 2024 8:41:35 GMT
I like Sam Byrne's take on the need to not just keep mentioning a guy named Louie, because it kinda detracts from any other signings that we do make, and some of the thoughtful replies to it - see below. Welcome Jayden, best of luck to you: yes Sarce's number 10 shirt is a big one to fill and, sure, the young lad won't have Sarce's accumulated experience and mental processing speed, but he is younger, probably faster physically and possibly stronger - he definitely looks to be a big unit. So let's welcome him, support him and see what he can do and give him the chance he deserves. x.com/_SByrne/status/1797741739140362430?cn=ZmxleGlibGVfcmVjcw%3D%3D&refsrc=email
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Post by archie on Jun 4, 2024 9:52:40 GMT
The club statement says he's "comfortable with both feet" but I notice he's signing his contract with his left hand.
Also, the club Facebook page has a cryptic mention of agent Mingi, suggesting he might have influenced Fevrier's decision.
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Post by countyfan on Jun 4, 2024 9:55:29 GMT
I think Sam probably does know if we are or aren't personally!
Also, if MS wouldn't have mentioned anything about Louie in his interview then there wouldn't be all this excitement and interest about him with every signing we announce.
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Post by gazz on Jun 4, 2024 11:19:18 GMT
The club statement says he's "comfortable with both feet" but I notice he's signing his contract with his left hand. You are Sherlock Holmes and I claim my £5!
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Post by Epworth Hatter on Jun 4, 2024 20:58:34 GMT
I'm working this week away with a colleague who is a Portsmouth fan.
He mentioned Jay Mingi and he's not hugely impressed - with his agent, at least.
He was offered a new contract at Pompey, after time out injured. He rejected it thinking he was worth a lot more money, which Pompey wouldn't pay. So he went to the mighty Colchester. And now on to us.
No doubt he's a talented lad with bags of potential, but questions from my colleague over attitude (or at least choice of agent).
Maybe nothing in it, but an interesting (cynical?) insight from his former club.
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Post by gazz on Jun 4, 2024 21:02:10 GMT
I'm working this week away with a colleague who is a Portsmouth fan. He mentioned Jay Mingi and he's not hugely impressed - with his agent, at least. He was offered a new contract at Pompey, after time out injured. He rejected it thinking he was worth a lot more money, which Pompey wouldn't pay. So he went to the mighty Colchester. And now on to us. No doubt he's a talented lad with bags of potential, but questions from my colleague over attitude (or at least choice of agent). Maybe nothing in it, but an interesting (cynical?) insight from his former club. It's always good to get a broader view on any targets or signings, Eps, so cheers for posting this. It's good to have an owner with money, but sometimes it can attract the wrong kind of player, let's hope Mingi isn't.
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Post by autistichatter on Jun 7, 2024 5:53:06 GMT
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Post by hatter_in_macc on Jun 7, 2024 7:51:41 GMT
Great news, indeed! Thanks for sharing, AH.
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Post by gazz on Jun 7, 2024 15:15:58 GMT
That's fantastic news and thoroughly deserved. He's been brilliant thus far, not least for his cartoon-like pace and up and at 'em style, and the scary thing is that there's so much more to come from him. Great piece of business.
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