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Post by lincolnexile on May 1, 2024 6:59:15 GMT
Weird why people think 35 is over the hill these days. Maybe so in the 80’s but with fitness and nutrition most good pro’s go to 37-38. He’d dictate this league. Get him in. No way you'd be able to shoe horn McConville into our midfield unless you get rid of two out of Weeks, Glendon and Whitehouse, and I can't see Callum moving on either Weeks or Glendon.
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Post by league2 on May 1, 2024 8:47:08 GMT
If macclesfield come up I expect a lot of our players to go there .
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May 1, 2024 10:33:47 GMT
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Post by waggoner on May 1, 2024 10:33:47 GMT
No. We always have people wanting to sign former players. My view is that they are ex players for a reason The reason being that they were good enough to play at a higher level maybe. Yes but not at the EFL level now hence Accrington getting rid. Not been getting onto the bench even. We need maybe one old head in the squad but not lots of journeymen. All academic of course because he would be looking for a club paying decent wad at least in NL
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Post by Si on May 1, 2024 10:53:29 GMT
Not sure you can accommodate McConville and Weeks in the same team to be honest. And as Weeks is under contract then I can't see us allocating budget for a similar type of player. Weeks playing deeper nullified him this season so he most definitely needs to be playing in a more advanced role, which is typically where you'd expect McConville to occupy.
Whitehouse out and Crawford in would represent an upgrade for me, so would be a bit of a no brainer to see if that's a cost effective move for us. The Cal factor would no doubt count for a lot, but may well depend on if he is willing to leave full time training behind him for now.
Seen people mention about Hughes and Jolley too. Hughes is a bit too nice a footballer for me.....we've got too many of them already, need a bit more bite in there. Jolley would be interesting, but a Tranmere mate of mine said he's not been the same since injury, and that's not the profile of player we seem to be targetting.
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Post by Anders on May 1, 2024 12:45:38 GMT
So Macc or Marine next season. Hope NY's boys pull it off. Obviously Macc would be a huge fixture for us, but can see them being a serious force in NLN if they go up. Marine would have a huge problem with the ground if they come up. Capacity is a tad over 2k, the minimum allowed is 3k with the ability to show how 4,000 could be achieved. Would have a year to sort out but can't see how on earth they could achieve it. Unless they came to an agreement with Southport they would probably have to go back down no matter where they finished.
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Post by dc2cfc on May 1, 2024 13:05:30 GMT
So Macc or Marine next season. Hope NY's boys pull it off. Obviously Macc would be a huge fixture for us, but can see them being a serious force in NLN if they go up. Marine would have a huge problem with the ground if they come up. Capacity is a tad over 2k, the minimum allowed is 3k with the ability to show how 4,000 could be achieved. Would have a year to sort out but can't see how on earth they could achieve it. Unless they came to an agreement with Southport they would probably have to go back down no matter where they finished. If Marine do go up then that would be a crazy in terms of the ground and minimum crowd! I went to Kettering last season, not too sure how that even passed some kind of ground inspection for this level.
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May 1, 2024 13:29:14 GMT
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Post by Lobster on May 1, 2024 13:29:14 GMT
Went to the playoff game between Runcorn Linnets and City of Liverpool last night. Runcorn seem destined to stay at that level, they didn't turn up against a decent looking CoL side who won 2-0. CoL were kicked out of Bootle's ground a few months ago and have been playing at Vauxhall and Widnes, but have been in great form since.
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May 1, 2024 13:40:04 GMT
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Post by proudblue on May 1, 2024 13:40:04 GMT
It’s a good point about Marine’s ground. Being surrounded by housing will make it very difficult to expand any further and not being able to accommodate spectators in the side behind the dugouts is always going to limit capacity.
Believe they weren’t allowed to go up to the Conference when they won the Northern Premier League title a couple of times in the 1990s. I guess going forward they are ultimately going to have to decide whether they remain at their spiritual home or look at moving elsewhere to match their on-field ambitions.
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Post by Anders on May 1, 2024 14:58:16 GMT
It’s a good point about Marine’s ground. Being surrounded by housing will make it very difficult to expand any further and not being able to accommodate spectators in the side behind the dugouts is always going to limit capacity. Believe they weren’t allowed to go up to the Conference when they won the Northern Premier League title a couple of times in the 1990s. I guess going forward they are ultimately going to have to decide whether they remain at their spiritual home or look at moving elsewhere to match their on-field ambitions. Only option would be to do a Walsall behind the goal to even more of an extent, but they would have to sacrifice the clubhouse, cost a bomb and take significant time. Doubt it would be viable to use the place whilst it would be carried out either.
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May 1, 2024 16:02:41 GMT
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Post by nytram on May 1, 2024 16:02:41 GMT
McConville (35) left Accrington Yes/no?7 One of my favourite players of all time in a Chester shirt. A number 10 like Martin Peters. Didn't seem to do much but brought the whole team to life with one touches (hardly ever backwards) and a great shot.
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Post by Lobster on May 1, 2024 16:12:32 GMT
Weird how everyone now insists they really rated McConville. I'm sure the widespread reaction when Accrington paid money for him was we'd done very well out of that deal. Am I the only one who will admit to thinking he was pretty average?
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Post by Blockhead on May 1, 2024 16:17:04 GMT
Weird how everyone now insists they really rated McConville. I'm sure the widespread reaction when Accrington paid money for him was we'd done very well out of that deal. Am I the only one who will admit to thinking he was pretty average? I thought he was 'meh', but certainly better than Rooney. Happy to receive a fee for him, but equally would have seen him stay That was in the league above too, he'd be one of the best players in this league if he's still got the legs
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Post by weareblues on May 1, 2024 16:30:03 GMT
Weird how everyone now insists they really rated McConville. I'm sure the widespread reaction when Accrington paid money for him was we'd done very well out of that deal. Am I the only one who will admit to thinking he was pretty average? Fairly sure he was our top scorer / assists that season he played for us Was a solid player and we've never really replace him either
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Post by noddy on May 1, 2024 17:52:08 GMT
Weird how everyone now insists they really rated McConville. I'm sure the widespread reaction when Accrington paid money for him was we'd done very well out of that deal. Am I the only one who will admit to thinking he was pretty average? Turned down the goats a couple of seasons ago, who offered to double his wages I believe.
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May 1, 2024 21:00:40 GMT
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Post by Moltisanti on May 1, 2024 21:00:40 GMT
Telford beat Mickleover
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May 1, 2024 21:43:08 GMT
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Post by jimianto on May 1, 2024 21:43:08 GMT
And Lemmo beat Redditch, so one of last year's relegated teams will be back with us. Hope it's Telford and they have home advantage in the final.
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Post by Lobster on May 1, 2024 22:49:20 GMT
And Lemmo beat Redditch, so one of last year's relegated teams will be back with us. Hope it's Telford and they have home advantage in the final. God I hope we don't get Leamington back. Lousy away day and our record against them is rubbish.
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May 1, 2024 23:07:34 GMT
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Post by borussiachester on May 1, 2024 23:07:34 GMT
Obviously I’d prefer Telford back up, but I actually don’t think Leamington is as bad an away game as people make out - their ground is pretty rubbish and in the middle of nowhere, but the bus service that the club run is pretty good, and for all the jibes they throw our way on Twitter, I’ve always found them to be friendly hosts.
Can’t say I’m quite as enamoured about how the NPL playoffs have turned out, though. Marine are clearly the much lesser of the two evils - no Savage and less likely to be a major threat in this league, though by all means I could see them surprising a few - but their ground situation is a major issue. As Anders says, it’s difficult to see how they could get it up to standard in a short space of time, and there’d likely be a Warrington-esque rush for tickets.
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Post by Neil Hunt Nonsense Potter on May 2, 2024 8:47:40 GMT
Obviously I’d prefer Telford back up, but I actually don’t think Leamington is as bad an away game as people make out - their ground is pretty rubbish and in the middle of nowhere, but the bus service that the club run is pretty good, and for all the jibes they throw our way on Twitter, I’ve always found them to be friendly hosts. Can’t say I’m quite as enamoured about how the NPL playoffs have turned out, though. Marine are clearly the much lesser of the two evils - no Savage and less likely to be a major threat in this league, though by all means I could see them surprising a few - but their ground situation is a major issue. As Anders says, it’s difficult to see how they could get it up to standard in a short space of time, and there’d likely be a Warrington-esque rush for tickets. Marine is an outstanding train away day. Telford and Macc easy enough too. Can't stand Savage, but with the crowds Macc are getting that would also make for a good day out. Leamington is a fenced farmers field in no mans land. Horrific.
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Post by Harry Lime on May 2, 2024 9:00:12 GMT
Obviously I’d prefer Telford back up, but I actually don’t think Leamington is as bad an away game as people make out - their ground is pretty rubbish and in the middle of nowhere, but the bus service that the club run is pretty good, and for all the jibes they throw our way on Twitter, I’ve always found them to be friendly hosts. Can’t say I’m quite as enamoured about how the NPL playoffs have turned out, though. Marine are clearly the much lesser of the two evils - no Savage and less likely to be a major threat in this league, though by all means I could see them surprising a few - but their ground situation is a major issue. As Anders says, it’s difficult to see how they could get it up to standard in a short space of time, and there’d likely be a Warrington-esque rush for tickets. Marine is an outstanding train away day. Telford and Macc easy enough too. Can't stand Savage, but with the crowds Macc are getting that would also make for a good day out. Leamington is a fenced farmers field in no mans land. Horrific. From a promotion viewpoint we don't want Macc coming up, as they will be throwing money at it to get promoted again. So that's one serious competitor for top 3 and certainly playoff places. Then you've got the Savage factor. Agree it's another decent away game though. Only drawback with Marine coming up is that we wouldn't be able to offload any duff signings out as easily, or give young players some game experience. No one will want Leamington back. Even their few supporters probably.
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May 2, 2024 18:54:38 GMT
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Post by chewy on May 2, 2024 18:54:38 GMT
As Leamington are local to me I’ve seen them a few times this season. They have a new ground on the horizon but still 3-4 years away. With limited resources I doubt they would be competitive in NLN and with the extra travelling many of their fans would probably prefer the status quo for the time being
We have a shocking record at Leamington but I’m expecting a Telford victory which is good news for us as it’s a decent away day
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May 2, 2024 19:24:44 GMT
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Post by Lon on May 2, 2024 19:24:44 GMT
As Leamington are local to me I’ve seen them a few times this season. They have a new ground on the horizon but still 3-4 years away. With limited resources I doubt they would be competitive in NLN and with the extra travelling many of their fans would probably prefer the status quo for the time being We have a shocking record at Leamington but I’m expecting a Telford victory which is good news for us as it’s a decent away day Could do with Telford being back in our league to be fair now the double header is being moved to Easter weekend. Telford away Good Friday can’t go much wrong with that!
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May 4, 2024 15:10:48 GMT
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Post by Rimmer on May 4, 2024 15:10:48 GMT
Brackley currently 1-0 up against Boston in the NLN play off final
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May 4, 2024 15:20:37 GMT
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Post by Rimmer on May 4, 2024 15:20:37 GMT
1-1 now at HT
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Post by theshed1 on May 4, 2024 15:51:10 GMT
Brackley 1 Boston 2 60mins
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Post by yoshimitsu on May 4, 2024 16:28:44 GMT
What a terrible record they have in the play offs.
Can you imagine the meltdown on here if that was us?
Oh well, another easy away day for me next year. They better do better than a bloody cheese bap next time.
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Post by Rimmer on May 4, 2024 16:28:58 GMT
Finished 1-2 so it’s Boston Utd that get promoted , so I don’t think it’s the best scenario for us as we wanted Brackley out of this league for next season 😕
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Post by theshed1 on May 4, 2024 16:30:25 GMT
Stuck with Brackley for another year then
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Post by Lon on May 4, 2024 16:31:55 GMT
Finished 1-2 so it’s Boston Utd that get promoted , so I don’t think it’s the best scenario for us as we wanted Brackley out of this league for next season 😕 Brackley guaranteed to make playoffs again and bottle it again so no problem with that
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May 4, 2024 16:33:42 GMT
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Post by jamieablock on May 4, 2024 16:33:42 GMT
Fuck Brackley and their shit ground. I’m glad they’ve got beat
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