I keep seeing comments that our defence is not good enough which boggles the mind. We had the best defence in the NL last season and have not lost anyone out of it, only strengthened it with a League 1 standard centre back.
Our problem last season was scoring goals in critical moments and...
I'm not sure I like the phrase 'nice to get Stott out'. That lad was one of the reasons we got promoted out of the NLN and hasn't been given a fair crack at the whip in the NL IMO.
Lets not forget he played a fair few games for Oldham at the start of the 2019/20 season in League Two so he's...
Two Trialists for us in our game vs Ashton United last night.
'Trialist A' has been given the number 6 shirt for the upcoming season and is unmistakably Ben Barclay from Accrington.
The other Trialist appeared to be Kofi Anokye-Boadi who I think had a spell with Barnet? Played left hand side...
Updated after 3 recent signings
Goalkeepers
Ben Hinchliffe
Ethan Ross
Defenders
Sam Minihan
Macauley Southam-Hales
Ash Palmer
Liam Hogan
James Jennings
Mark Kitching
Jamie Stott
Ryan Rydel
Midfielder
Jordan Keane
Lois Maynard
John Rooney
Ryan Croasdale
Will Collar
Elliot Newby
Connor Jennings...
Updated Squad:
Back up keeper needed and probably a left centre back as I hear Jamie Stott his on trial at Chester at the moment.
Midfield looks fairly sorted although I wouldn't be surprised to see Lois Maynard leave and if the rumours of Ben Barclay from Accrington are true that would...
First rumbling of a rumour at EP this summer. Deal likely to be concluded for Ben Barclay from Accrington Stanley apparently.
I can't say I know a lot about him but he played 26 times in League One for Stanley last season so must be fairly decent.
Sam Minihan is still with us yes. Club legend now. Brilliant player competing with Macauley Southam-Hales for the RB/RWB spot. Both good enough for the FL for sure.
Nyal Bell was released this week after being with us for 3 seasons.
Not a signing for us, indeed one we've let go.
Jordan Williams has signed for TNS on a permanent deal.
Never really happened for him at EP and failed to score in any of his 22 apps (mostly from the bench tbf)
Good luck to him
I liked Stephenson during his time at EP. Could be quite a frustrating player at times as he can carry the ball from one end of the pitch to the other but then lose it too easily trying to do too much.
Plays best off the left wing. Best game I saw him play was vs Maidenhead in the FA Trophy...
Looking at the squad its almost hard to see where we need to strengthen as on paper we have good options and depth for every position on the pitch (except GK)
GK - Ben Hinchliffe
RB / RWB - Macauley Southam-Hales / Sam Minihan
LB / LWB - Mark Kitching / Ryan Rydel / James Jennings (if needed)...
Our Released/Retained list was released this week.
Not really very much to shout about as most of our players are contracted for next season.
Retained
Ben Hinchliffe
Josh Schofield (Yth)
Sam Minihan
Macauley Southam-Hales
Ash Palmer
Liam Hogan
James Jennings
Mark Kitching
Jamie Stott
Ryan...
Great to see Ash Palmer getting a mention. He's be solid as a rock this season. Made the step up from NLN football seemlessly and could easily step up into the EFL. A proper towering fearless centre half.