Stickied League 2 Transfer Rumours/Confirmed Transfers 2024/25

[Conker]

Too good for you!

In all honesty he certainly played a massive part in our run to the playoffs last season and a lot of our fans hoped he’d be back. Plays a DM role and helped gel our midfield together allowing Molyneaux, Bailey, Adulaken and Biggins to make forward runs. Didn’t work out at Barnsley but he did get injured early on.

So I didn’t see this happening due to Reed, but he’s been brought in as cover for him. Will probably come on when Reed picks up a yellow card.

See how he goes for him but he’s got near zero chance to displace Reed so may find game time rare unless Clough moves him in new positions.

 

[OneDecentLester]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1877449457408565256

 

[spireite]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1877449457408565256

It will suck but he's too good for League Two isn't he.

 

[OneDecentLester]

It will suck but he's too good for League Two isn't he.

Too good for Orient aswell. Was at Spurs academy though wasn’t he so I wonder if a move back closer to home for rest of season would be quite appealing to him.

We will see what happens anyway, I know he rejected league 1 clubs for us in the summer so who knows, it might happen again.

 

[Casey]

Crawley 2.0 is still ongoing as it looks like we’ve signed Jay Williams.

We now only have 2 of the starting 11 from Wembley.

Jay is a defensive midfielder. We haven't seen him for a while. 2 rumours doing the rounds . First is he has tendonitis in his knee (often strapped) and the second he went apeshit after a really poor team performance v Northamton and told a few home truths and smashed the place up. Both could be a load of crap though.

Good on the ball and doesn't mind getting stuck in. Will pick up yellows for fun though and likes the odd punch up with the opposition players. He was doing OK in league 1.

Casey

 

[Son of Cod]

Yeah Pepple was absolutely wank for us but he was also a youngster who had moved over from Canada having been shipped over from a genuine contender for one of the best places in the world to live in Calgary and got dropped off in Luton then loaned out to Grimsby, poor lad was probably thinking what the fuck am I doing with my life tbh. Now they've gone and given him Southend and Chesterfield after giving him Bromley and Inverness last season. He clearly wants it.

 

[OneDecentLester]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1877477059984814509

 

[spireite]

Yeah Pepple was absolutely wank for us but he was also a youngster who had moved over from Canada having been shipped over from a genuine contender for one of the best places in the world to live in Calgary and got dropped off in Luton then loaned out to Grimsby, poor lad was probably thinking what the fuck am I doing with my life tbh. Now they've gone and given him Southend and Chesterfield after giving him Bromley and Inverness last season. He clearly wants it.

The one thing he should get is chances, with the players in behind. From what I can see he's a big strong lad who doesn't mind a physical battle, puts himself and isn't afraid to shoot. Like you say, he's doing his best to make a fist of it so fair play on the lad. Maybe something has clicked with him at Southend? Maybe not. We just need to kick the can down the road till our strikers are back.

 

[spireite]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1877477059984814509

Silly money or keep him at this stage I reckon. If Colcloughs fitness could be relied upon and off field issues weren't there, I'd let Berry go, but they're not so we kinda need him. Especially if Markanday goes.

 

[OneDecentLester]

Silly money or keep him at this stage I reckon. If Colcloughs fitness could be relied upon and off field issues weren't there, I'd let Berry go, but they're not so we kinda need him. Especially if Markanday goes.

Way I see it is, his age coupled with his purple patch at the start of this season means his stock this window is probably the highest it’s ever going to be whilst he’s here. So I’m with you that if a decent fee comes in, we should cash in, but include a decent sell on fee in there too incase he does find some consistency and get a big move further down the line.

The facts are, that when we’ve a full squad to pick from, he doesn’t get in the first XI, but unfortunately where we’re at with the injuries means selling him could be pretty damaging to us unless we have a replacement lined up & ready to go immediately.

I saw a figure of £600k on Twitter, which I’d be very surprised at tbh… but if it’s anywhere near that, we need to get that bid accepted asap before they change their mind!!

 

[DippyDon]

We now only have 2 of the starting 11 from Wembley.

Jay is a defensive midfielder. We haven't seen him for a while. 2 rumours doing the rounds . First is he has tendonitis in his knee (often strapped) and the second he went apeshit after a really poor team performance v Northamton and told a few home truths and smashed the place up. Both could be a load of crap though.

Good on the ball and doesn't mind getting stuck in. Will pick up yellows for fun though and likes the odd punch up with the opposition players. He was doing OK in league 1.

Casey

That’s honestly exactly what we need, we’ve been too soft in the middle with too much reliance on technicality that just hasn’t worked consistently so someone like Jay Williams is a great fit on paper.

We also need a leader there so while I hope we can reign in the anger a bit and hopefully having some big names for the level in our dressing room can help there, I don’t want to lose that completely.

 

[spireite]

Way I see it is, his age coupled with his purple patch at the start of this season means his stock this window is probably the highest it’s ever going to be whilst he’s here. So I’m with you that if a decent fee comes in, we should cash in, but include a decent sell on fee in there too incase he does find some consistency and get a big move further down the line.

The facts are, that when we’ve a full squad to pick from, he doesn’t get in the first XI, but unfortunately where we’re at with the injuries means selling him could be pretty damaging to us unless we have a replacement lined up & ready to go immediately.

I saw a figure of £600k on Twitter, which I’d be very surprised at tbh… but if it’s anywhere near that, we need to get that bid accepted asap before they change their mind!!

Apparently Macc have a sizeable sell on

 

[SuperHans]

Apparently Macc have a sizeable sell on

If it is the £600k stated on Twitter, it’s a no brainer for me despite the circa 20% Macc sell on.

 

[Coalite]

It will suck but he's too good for League Two isn't he.

I’d say good luck but I actually hope it’s an unmitigated disaster there and he comes back to us in the summer after being released by Blackburn.

 

[dedwardp]

Pepple was mentioned amongst our fans when it was reported he was being recalled, and I thought it was underwhelming so surprised Chesterfield would go for him with their loftier ambitions. Rubbish for Grimsby and up until two games ago he had failed to score in fourteen of seventeen league games for Southend too.

 

[DearneValleyRover]

So I didn’t see this happening due to Reed, but he’s been brought in as cover for him. Will probably come on when Reed picks up a yellow card.

See how he goes for him but he’s got near zero chance to displace Reed so may find game time rare unless Clough moves him in new positions.

Obviously Spurs still want to see if he can cut it in League 1, they wouldn’t learn anything sending him back to us although he’s exactly what we are missing

 

[Si Robin]

Joel Colwill is being recalled by Cardiff. Probably going to Exeter or Bristol Rovers for the rest of the season.

He's been outstanding for us, so will be a massive loss. Time for a couple of our own players to step up.

 

[Dirk Diggler]

Tom Nicholls confirmed on loan from Mansfield until the end of the season. I'm sure he'll do well for us

 

[Agombar stool]

Tom Nicholls confirmed on loan from Mansfield until the end of the season. I'm sure he'll do well for us

I think so as well. Too many people see striker and them just look at the goal record and if it's not great immediately say 'that's a terrible signing'. Obviously he may well be a terrible signing but he's not been signed to come in and score bucket loads of goals. Im quite confident he'll do well. (Kiss of death)

 

[That Fat Centre Half]

Pepple was mentioned amongst our fans when it was reported he was being recalled, and I thought it was underwhelming so surprised Chesterfield would go for him with their loftier ambitions. Rubbish for Grimsby and up until two games ago he had failed to score in fourteen of seventeen league games for Southend too.

He’s not very good. I’ve seen him play for our development squad against Hitchin (Southern League Premier) and that looked about his level.

 

[GEORGE]

Joel Colwill is being recalled by Cardiff. Probably going to Exeter or Bristol Rovers for the rest of the season.

He's been outstanding for us, so will be a massive loss. Time for a couple of our own players to step up.

What position does he play ? We have quite a large squad with an abundance of midfield players . So I would'nt think it would be us.

 

[Si Robin]

He's going to Exeter.

He's an attacking midfielder - been fantastic for us.

 

[GEORGE]

I think so as well. Too many people see striker and them just look at the goal record and if it's not great immediately say 'that's a terrible signing'. Obviously he may well be a terrible signing but he's not been signed to come in and score bucket loads of goals. Im quite confident he'll do well. (Kiss of death)

You've got it spot on. Tom does'nt score a lot but is an extremely hard worker.

 

[18SixtyTwo]

We’ve apparently joined the list of clubs in bidding for Ilkeston striker Tom Cursons. Scored 27 goals already this season.

 

[THE LAST WALTZ]

You've got it spot on. Tom does'nt score a lot but is an extremely hard worker.

He is also an intelligent player.
Not the quickest or strongest, but a hard working, clever player.
I would have him over most of what we have up front right now!

 

[Casey]

I think so as well. Too many people see striker and them just look at the goal record and if it's not great immediately say 'that's a terrible signing'. Obviously he may well be a terrible signing but he's not been signed to come in and score bucket loads of goals. Im quite confident he'll do well. (Kiss of death)

Play Tom through the middle and he will score 15 a season and assist about the same.
Managers keep shunting him to the wide forward positions. He works hard there but it's not his game.

One problem. The refs never give him fouls!

Casey

 

[GTFCfish]

Yeah Pepple was absolutely wank for us but he was also a youngster who had moved over from Canada having been shipped over from a genuine contender for one of the best places in the world to live in Calgary and got dropped off in Luton then loaned out to Grimsby, poor lad was probably thinking what the fuck am I doing with my life tbh. Now they've gone and given him Southend and Chesterfield after giving him Bromley and Inverness last season. He clearly wants it.

If you think Pepple had it bad for shitholes then spare a thought for John McAtee, he consecutively went from Scunny to Grimsby to Luton.
Apparently Port Vale wanted him on loan but he said fuck that I've got to draw the line somewhere.

 

[valefan16]

Jemiah Umolu now confirmed on loan, Crystal Palace striker who is top scorer in the EPL 2.

Interesting as now have 5 strikers but usually only play 1 up front.

 

[DearneValleyRover]

Jemiah Umolu now confirmed on loan, Crystal Palace striker who is top scorer in the EPL 2.

Interesting as now have 5 strikers but usually only play 1 up front.

It’s Darren Moore, he’ll probably play him at centre half or goalkeeper

 

[valefan16]

It’s Darren Moore, he’ll probably play him at centre half or goalkeeper

There is that, our other young pacey striker Hackford he has played wide of a front three so more a winger at times! Although in fairness he did well for our first goal last week and Tolaj has played as a number 10 prior to NYD.