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Jeff wrote:
Branston signed for Kettering (in BSN at the time) out of choice, not out of playing for too many league clubs. They were in a boom period though, and paying league salaries so it's a hard one to judge, but he did choose to go there.

And remember Saah has played over 100 league games for Orient in both leagues 1 and 2. He's got pedigree and his highly rated at Cambridge - he's their skipper. If we complete that deal I would be very happy with it.

EDIT - and Buckle was linked to signing Saah for us 2 years ago before he went to Cambridge

regiment wrote:i'm not sure if i've ever seen Saah play, but from what i know of him, and what i've heard from Orient fans, i'll be more than happy to see him join us. he's only about 25, but already been around for a while, so an experienced head on a relatively young player, and a natural leader by all accounts. he's not Guy Branston, but i believe he'll bring the same know how to the team, and will help the "young" players. i think he will help Ellis and Robbo improve, he's a good communicator, and with a good keeper behind them, Nico and Leadbitter, that looks like a solid defensive group. as has already been mentioned, we seem pretty flush with central midfield options, so it's not all doom and gloom.

Having read this morning, Ling's comments on Danny, it's another example of good management in my opinion. OK, maybe he doesn't know Danny very well, and maybe Buckle would've let him go, but Ling's basically said to Danny, "you've got talent, show us". If it doesn't work out, Danny can't have any complaints, but IF he does come good, and he finds that bit extra and the consistency, he could prove to be a useful player.

we've been through a few rough weeks at the club, but the players that are left, and the new ones coming in have really got to fight for each other, Ling needs to get that dressing room buzzing, and the yellow army need to get behind each and every one of them.

COYY

regiment wrote:i'm not sure if i've ever seen Saah play, but from what i know of him, and what i've heard from Orient fans, i'll be more than happy to see him join us. he's only about 25, but already been around for a while, so an experienced head on a relatively young player, and a natural leader by all accounts. he's not Guy Branston, but i believe he'll bring the same know how to the team, and will help the "young" players. i think he will help Ellis and Robbo improve, he's a good communicator, and with a good keeper behind them, Nico and Leadbitter, that looks like a solid defensive group. as has already been mentioned, we seem pretty flush with central midfield options, so it's not all doom and gloom.

Having read this morning, Ling's comments on Danny, it's another example of good management in my opinion. OK, maybe he doesn't know Danny very well, and maybe Buckle would've let him go, but Ling's basically said to Danny, "you've got talent, show us". If it doesn't work out, Danny can't have any complaints, but IF he does come good, and he finds that bit extra and the consistency, he could prove to be a useful player.

we've been through a few rough weeks at the club, but the players that are left, and the new ones coming in have really got to fight for each other, Ling needs to get that dressing room buzzing, and the yellow army need to get behind each and every one of them.

COYY

Warwickgull wrote: Agree with all that but shocked that Stevens has a 2 year deal in front of him to sign, and I think he can count himself one lucky boy. Ling makes it clear how much Stevens needs to improve, surely a one year prove yourself to me deal should have been on the table. I like Danny and hopefully he does improve but lets be honest, hes been here a while and he isn't suddenly going to start ripping up any trees. For me a two year deal is allowing him to relax and plod on if he wants, a one year deal would have put a rocket up his ass and hopefully got more out of him performance wise. If he wasn't willing to sign a one year deal I personally would have let him go.

Warwickgull wrote: Agree with all that but shocked that Stevens has a 2 year deal in front of him to sign, and I think he can count himself one lucky boy. Ling makes it clear how much Stevens needs to improve, surely a one year prove yourself to me deal should have been on the table. I like Danny and hopefully he does improve but lets be honest, hes been here a while and he isn't suddenly going to start ripping up any trees. For me a two year deal is allowing him to relax and plod on if he wants, a one year deal would have put a rocket up his ass and hopefully got more out of him performance wise. If he wasn't willing to sign a one year deal I personally would have let him go.

tufcbrett wrote:I really cant see why most people are on his back already. You cant go on what we saw 4/5 years ago as he is a new player. Any player who can put 18 goals away in the BSP is worth a chance, its just hes an ex player not someone we dont know so noone is raving about him.

From what i have seen of him last season, he has got a lot stonger, more skillful and his finishing has improved by a mile. I would be very confident that is he is up top and gets infront of goal he will score plenty of goals.

Come on Chris prove everyone wrong.