New season

Shepperton Supporter · Thu May 25, 2023 11:51 am

Never release a player until you've had his tracksuit and training kit back!
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This was at the start of the season and in the ‘amateur ‘ days. Not sure if such items were issued!!

Shepperton Supporter · Thu May 25, 2023 12:02 pm

I think 7 new players so that’s 17 signed up . To get to Mel’s 20 if that is his aim, it leaves a central defender, possibly a midfielder and striker. The way we are going that might just be the minimum! The budget has had a boost. Getting very excited about the coming season.

BevereeMaster · Thu May 25, 2023 12:30 pm

I’d say now we have two strikers a winger is more important as we only really have CKB and Donaldson as our wingers. So for me one more defender (versatile type) a midfielder whose a box to box and then a winger with an abundance of pace

Josh2002 · Thu May 25, 2023 5:18 pm

Alex Solomon, defender and Cyprus youth international signs after he left Kingstonian.

BevereeMaster · Thu May 25, 2023 5:20 pm

BevereeMaster wrote: ↑Thu May 25, 2023 12:30 pm I’d say now we have two strikers a winger is more important as we only really have CKB and Donaldson as our wingers. So for me one more defender (versatile type) a midfielder whose a box to box and then a winger with an abundance of pace

There is that versatile defender we needed, some really exciting business being done nice and early. First time in a long time I have been truly excited for the upcoming season.

Tony · Thu May 25, 2023 6:29 pm

From what I can see played only a couple of games for Ks. Maybe one of Mel’s development players?

Shepperton Supporter · Thu May 25, 2023 7:42 pm

Tony wrote: ↑Thu May 25, 2023 6:29 pm From what I can see played only a couple of games for Ks. Maybe one of Mel’s development players?

Would agree with this, he fits into this category.

BevereeMaster · Thu May 25, 2023 7:55 pm

Does the signing of Solomon almost confirm to us that Fernandez won’t be re signing. If so would be nice to get some clarity from the club.

Shepperton Supporter · Thu May 25, 2023 8:31 pm

The fact that ten of last season’s team have already signed does suggest Fernandez is looking elsewhere. Personally I hope an experienced central defender might be lined up as Mel cannot wait too long on Fernandez.
I tend to agree that Solomon is one for developing, rather than first team squad player.

Tony · Thu May 25, 2023 9:29 pm

Another announcement tomorrow morning apparently.

Tony · Fri May 26, 2023 7:05 am

Fernandez signs. Good news, one of our best players when fully fit.

Lord Elpus · Fri May 26, 2023 7:35 am

Tony wrote: ↑Fri May 26, 2023 7:05 am Fernandez signs. Good news, one of our best players when fully fit.

Yep, probably not a major surprise but I'm happy with this. I thought he got better and better once fit.