Player to bring in (suggestions)

supergulls · Post by **supergulls** » 11 Jul 2013, 17:55

Ben Harding to come in midfield

wodger of awabia · Post by **wodger of awabia** » 11 Jul 2013, 17:57

Lloyder5 wrote:In an article in the Herald this morning AK said 2 players would be joining the squad after the marines game.
http://www.thisisdevon.co.uk/Rene-Howe- ... z2YkrTv0N4
A centre-forward and a centre-half

Yes it says that they are planned signings & they are being invited to the club. Does this mean that they are certain to sign?

SteveDeckchair · Post by **SteveDeckchair** » 11 Jul 2013, 18:28

supergulls wrote:Ben Harding to come in midfield

Experienced midfielder, check!

Great signing if it happens. Does anyone know if he is a midfield general or a playmaker?

supergulls · Post by **supergulls** » 11 Jul 2013, 18:48

I'm hearing he has a medical tomorrow

exiledgull · Post by **exiledgull** » 11 Jul 2013, 18:56

Would be an ideal signing! Big lad be a good signing for us and a good footballer.

Dockers Pal · Post by **Dockers Pal** » 11 Jul 2013, 19:33

Wikipedia says Harding will sign for us on 15th July.

miltonkeynesgull · Post by **miltonkeynesgull** » 11 Jul 2013, 19:40

I'd heard this too about Harding...did wonder whether we'd be in for him when Northampton released him.

Think it would be a decent signing. Pretty tall, quite physical and a good passer. Certainly got the better deal with them getting Morris! Never particularly impressed me when he's come up against us but I'm quietly confident he'll be a good signing.

AustrianAndyGull · Post by **AustrianAndyGull** » 11 Jul 2013, 19:50

Seems like he lost his way after leaving MK Dons several years ago having a few loan spells before spending 4 years at Aldershot. Latterly he was at Northampton so I think he'd be a solid acquisition for us and give us a bit of bite in midfield and a good passer but i'm not sure if he's quick enough to do a 'Labadie' nor is he a particular goal threat with about 20 in his last 10 years as a footballer. I don't know too much about him but he'll give us a bit extra in the middle no doubt. Still need a decent CB, a big front man and possibly a couple more and so it's still all to do but we'll wait and see.

supergulls · Post by **supergulls** » 11 Jul 2013, 20:06

I think Andy after this guy it will be a center half and a center forward and that will be it, I don't think there will be a couple more after that.

AustrianAndyGull · Post by **AustrianAndyGull** » 11 Jul 2013, 20:11

That's fine with me supergulls. My main priority which I believe we've been crying out for these last few years is a big, physical target man who can get on the end of set pieces as I don't believe we were anywhere near productive enough in these areas under Ling. I feel we do need a solid experienced CB too but like you say, so long as those are added i'm more than happy with the squad.

exiledgull · Post by **exiledgull** » 11 Jul 2013, 21:09

Well AK said he wanted at LEAST a centre half, centre mid, 2 strikers.

This would leave us with wanting at least 3 more if Harding is to sign. I don't think that's too bad to say before our first friendly game. I'm still hearing a strong rumour Mozika will be with us but not until November.

Richinns · Post by **Richinns** » 11 Jul 2013, 21:17

exiledgull wrote:Well AK said he wanted at LEAST a centre half, centre mid, 2 strikers.

This would leave us with wanting at least 3 more if Harding is to sign. I don't think that's too bad to say before our first friendly game. I'm still hearing a strong rumour Mozika will be with us but not until November.

November? - Any reason as to why with this rumour?

exiledgull · Post by **exiledgull** » 11 Jul 2013, 21:29

If I said anything more I would be guessing. That's all I've heard. Could be complete tosh/could be true I don't claim to be in the know and know everything just what I've heard. I wouldn't take it as gospel.

Will anyone who goes to game to do a write up on the new players? As I'm eager to find out what there like and won't be able to attend the match

supergulls · Post by **supergulls** » 11 Jul 2013, 21:31

I'm going to the match and in my drunken stupor I will make sure to post and give updates, I'm sure quite a few others will too.

AlexGulls · Post by **AlexGulls** » 11 Jul 2013, 21:38

I'll be there as well. And at the Season Ticket Holders thing beforehand as well. Be interesting to see how the new players do and if there are any trialists playing a part.

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