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dannyrvtufc4life wrote:An apology if this has already been mentioned on here.

From a reliable source the Striker we are going to sign is Rene Howe from Peterborough who recently played on loan for Bristol Rovers for 2 games scoring 1. He scored a decent amount of goals wherever he has gone. Apparently he is having a medical at Seale Hayne and signing a 2 year contract.

So what do we all think if this is true?

Trojan 67 wrote:

Went in to the office this afternoon to collect my season ticket and heard the very same thing. That is, that it's a player from Posh. Unfortunately, I can't confirm the name of the player as the well known local pugilist who does a lot of voluntary work for TUFC, was having a punch drunk/senior moment.

Jerry wrote: Dave Hibbert?

Danny Mills?

Jeff wrote:Having had a little trawl on the givemefootball list (again - it seems I do little else at work than check out here and that list) only a couple of players stood out for me.

One, as mentioned on here, is Steve Brooker. Wasn't aware that he'd spent time at her majesty's pleasure, but knew he'd been injured. Given that he's probably not as mobile as he once was (and never really was anyway), maybe he'd be pitching at L2 level. I'd be happy if it was - a real grizzly battering ram of a centre forward is always good to have - but I'd guess that he wouldn't come cheap.

The only other player I could see who'd "played" at championship level last season (he made 1 appearance, that was how I interpreted the article) and potentially within our scope is Paris Cowan-Hall. Ex Pompey, was at Scunthorpe last season but had a brief loan spell in the BSP. Suggests he'd be realistic, but don't know much about him. The only other player I would consider as being realistic is Rene Howe, who didn't play in the Championship but did have a spell at the Gas towards the end of the season. Get the impression he comes with an average-to-poor reputation from his previous clubs though.

It is refreshing to see we have gone in for Sandaza though, obviously a good player who wasn't quite good enough for a very good Brighton side - although he was kept out of the side by Ashley Barnes! At least it shows a bit if ambition even if we are blown out of the water by St Johnstones offer.

EDIT - note to self, Paris Cowan-Hall scored on trial for Gillingham tonight. Given that Ling was in London area over the weekend discussing with a potential signing, not sure whether this adds weight or discredits my theory

Jeff wrote: Almost called it right!

AndyC wrote:Certainly wasn't in the Championship last season, so if he's a depth signing fine, but he's been a troublemaker in the past and his record in the league is hardly inspiring apart from a spell in L2 with Rochdale a few seasons ago.

And the classy 'Dating In The Dark' is apparently his latest attempt to score as well

jacko wrote:paris cowan hall would be a fantastic signing, he has 2 great feet, blistering pace, more tricks than a magician and a work ethic to go with it.
Having played with and against him id compare him to ashley young and his goal on trial for gillingham was an absolute belter.....

ferrarilover wrote:What?

Matt.