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[CP Gull]

I think something with Easton is sorted, because he has been with us on that long tiral for awhile. I hope he does sign anyway.

Pretty sure that the trial was for 2 weeks only and ended before the last game of the season at Hereford. Just had a look at his twitter page and he seems to be in the throes of taking his UEFA B licence. Perhaps with this in mind, Lingy has a Player/Coach role in mind for him? I guess it might enable us to justify the (probable) high wage demands of someone who Lingy suggested might be used only as a potential back up to Damon Lathrope in the holding role in midfield.

[tufcbrett]

Could be anthing. I guess we will see. I will say i am happy with what Ling has done with the squad so far.

[bixieupnorth]

the new chris hargreaves??

[Jeff]

Pretty sure that the trial was for 2 weeks only and ended before the last game of the season at Hereford. Just had a look at his twitter page and he seems to be in the throes of taking his UEFA B licence. Perhaps with this in mind, Lingy has a Player/Coach role in mind for him? I guess it might enable us to justify the (probable) high wage demands of someone who Lingy suggested might be used only as a potential back up to Damon Lathrope in the holding role in midfield.

I wondered (hoped) whether Easton had the possibility to involved in the coaching side of things. I would imagine that with only really Shaun Taylor and Kenny Veysey we might have had room for another coach - if he can still play a bit as well then even better!

It certainly seems like Lingy wants to have a bit of a clear out, which is good. Having had two good seasons, there is always the risk that we wouldn't change too much and fall behind a lot of teams. Having shipped out LRT and Palmer (and I'd imagine Atieno as well), listed McPhee and Macklin, if we can usher Leadbitter and Halpin towards the departure door we have some room to manoeuvre. We just need to replace the aforementioned with players who can do a job at L2 level - easier said than done!

[Regiment]

i think what we are seeing now is the fallout from what Ling had to assemble in a short space of time last year. that's no disrespect to any of the players, but Ling had to assemble a squad within about two weeks, and to be fair, we didn't do too bad did we ?

i'm really pleased to see Ling is already looking ahead, and i'm convinced he MUST have players lined up to come in. there are probably players he would've signed last year had he had more time to do so. In stark contrast to a year ago, I'm looking forward to pre-season, and the season ahead. I'm fully expecting ML to unearth a few more gems like Bobby, Saah and Howe.

[the_shredder]

I too am looking forward to seeing what ML can sign - last summer he did well with limited resources, limited time, and a bit of uncertainty surrounding the club - players must have known they were gambling this season in joining us. Whereas, this time round, there is no reason to doubt, players will assume we have a right to challenge this season again and want to be part of it.
So what do you think Ling, can you find a striker that makes Howe look useless and a couple of wingers to tear any L2 defence to pieces? Looking forward to finding out!