Transfer rumours, speculation and associated discussion - summer 2018 (Part I) - Page 242 - RedPassion.co.uk

smotyns · 19th June 2018, 08.02:02

Having read the article in The Leader I am becoming a little concerned with the apparent laissez-faire attitude to recruitment. Which I am sure is not the case, but the lack of communication on the issue prior to this interview has been frustrating. It may be a front from the club trying to put a positive spin on, what on the face of it appear to be struggles in the transfer market. I would expected that behind this facade there are serious discussions being had about the lack of transfer activity.

It is apparent that we have a dedicated and hardworking board but I wonder if are we being encumbered by not having an experienced football person directly involved. I say this with slight reticence after the failure of Barry Horne to have any great impact. However, judging by the travails we have had with both player and coaching staff recruitment I feel a head of recruitment from a football background might be required. To manage the process of staff/player departures as well, the way we lost Wedgebury being a case in point; a fee could and possibly should have been secured for him.

We have brought in a young and inexperienced manger to try and manage a recruitment process, which I believe is new to him. The board have been through the process but I guess aren't able to manage the process full time; please correct me if I am incorrect.

I hope that the next 2 weeks prove me wrong. That we see the club appoint a experienced number 2 to Sam and players of the requisite quality to be competitive.

Redordead · 19th June 2018, 08.45:19

They’ll be outrage when Oswell signs for Chester.

billybersham · 19th June 2018, 08.50:47

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Originally Posted by EnglishRed

As for ‘writing off a season for no reason’ - some would say that trying to yet again hope a collection of journeymen magically come together and get promotion ahead of better funded teams is unlikely enough to be writing off a season.

This phrase (journeymen) gets thrown around a lot but what does it actually mean? Who in our team is a journeyman? We've got an established back 4. We've been signing up players for a couple of seasons, they are settling in the area. Whilst we have had a few typical journeyman in the squad (James Hurst is archetypal) they haven't been the norm. I'm of the opinion that continuity is what is needed for long term success but thats hard to achieve when patience is so low and everyone is looking for the quick fix.

We will soon be in our 11th season in the national league and you mention fans wanting a quick fix and loosing patience.

sparky · 19th June 2018, 08.51:27

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Originally Posted by Redordead

They’ll be outrage when Oswell signs for Chester.

Why?

Ooh aah Paskin · 19th June 2018, 08.52:13

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Originally Posted by Redordead

They’ll be outrage when Oswell signs for Chester.

Not really, as I think the only reason he would sign for chester is if he wanted to stay part time and still keep his full time job in the Countess.

Can't blame the club or Ricketts for that.

moynkeepthefaith · 19th June 2018, 08.56:41

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Originally Posted by Ooh aah Paskin

Not really, as I think the only reason he would sign for chester is if he wanted to stay part time and still keep his full time job in the Countess.

Can't blame the club or Ricketts for that.

Be sure some will

Perhaps because Wolves used the loan system to the limit of (but within) the rules last season and won the title by a country mile SR plans the same - hopefully with the same end result

TomWFC · 19th June 2018, 08.57:12

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Originally Posted by Ooh aah Paskin

Not really, as I think the only reason he would sign for chester is if he wanted to stay part time and still keep his full time job in the Countess.

Can't blame the club or Ricketts for that.

This.

It amazes me how many people can’t grasp this.

It’s a rubbish situation but nobody’s fault. If he wants to stay part-time, keep his job in the Countess but have a chance to play football as well then Chester would be firmly in the driver’s seat for him.

Bigmike · 19th June 2018, 09.10:09

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Originally Posted by TomWFC

This.

It amazes me how many people can’t grasp this.

It’s a rubbish situation but nobody’s fault. If he wants to stay part-time, keep his job in the Countess but have a chance to play football as well then Chester would be firmly in the driver’s seat for him.

re Oswell well said Tom

marathonplny · 19th June 2018, 09.11:05

Oswell works at the Countess, lives in Chester - sounds perfect for him, and who could blame him

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smotyns Club Captain Joined: Jul 2012 Racecourse Spot: Nostalgically The KOP Real Name: My name is Michael Caine Twitter: @	Re: Transfer rumours, speculation and associated discussion - summer 2018 Having read the article in The Leader I am becoming a little concerned with the apparent laissez-faire attitude to recruitment. Which I am sure is not the case, but the lack of communication on the issue prior to this interview has been frustrating. It may be a front from the club trying to put a positive spin on, what on the face of it appear to be struggles in the transfer market. I would expected that behind this facade there are serious discussions being had about the lack of transfer activity. It is apparent that we have a dedicated and hardworking board but I wonder if are we being encumbered by not having an experienced football person directly involved. I say this with slight reticence after the failure of Barry Horne to have any great impact. However, judging by the travails we have had with both player and coaching staff recruitment I feel a head of recruitment from a football background might be required. To manage the process of staff/player departures as well, the way we lost Wedgebury being a case in point; a fee could and possibly should have been secured for him. We have brought in a young and inexperienced manger to try and manage a recruitment process, which I believe is new to him. The board have been through the process but I guess aren't able to manage the process full time; please correct me if I am incorrect. I hope that the next 2 weeks prove me wrong. That we see the club appoint a experienced number 2 to Sam and players of the requisite quality to be competitive. __________________ I know it's a bit cheeky but, er, I'm a cheeky young monkey!

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Redordead Due a Testimonial Joined: Feb 2014 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Transfer rumours, speculation and associated discussion - summer 2018 They’ll be outrage when Oswell signs for Chester.

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marathonplny Legend Joined: Jan 2008 Racecourse Spot: GUS Real Name: Keith Twitter: @	Re: Transfer rumours, speculation and associated discussion - summer 2018 Oswell works at the Countess, lives in Chester - sounds perfect for him, and who could blame him