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"Wrexham AFC are delighted to confirm the signing of experienced goalkeeper, Mark Howard, who becomes the Club’s second addition of the summer.

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Urgh. Lainton still #1 then? Or is Dibble off?

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Parkinson added: “Mark’s an experienced goalkeeper who I worked with at Bolton, and he was Player of the Season at Carlisle last year. He has a lot of league experience and will be a great addition.

[QUOTE=138+NotOut;2618279]Urgh. Lainton still #1 then? Or is Dibble off?[/QUOTE]

If he was player of the season at Carlisle, he'll surely be 1st choice?

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Any good?

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Looks a good solid signing to fight Lainton for No.1

Ex Cardiff too, so may have some previous knowledge of the area.

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[QUOTE=Wxm boy;2618281]If he was player of the season at Carlisle, he'll surely be 1st choice?[/QUOTE]

At 35 though?

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Player of season at Carlisle.

He’ll do. 4 more.

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Pleased to be signing Carlisle players again
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Played 35 times for Carlisle last season.

[QUOTE=-luke;2618286]At 35 though?[/QUOTE]

That's not old for a goal keeper.

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Released from Carlisle. I’d still guess Lainton as number 1 but seems more than decent back up.

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Just need Gary Robbie and Jason now.

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[QUOTE=Wxm boy;2618291]That's not old for a goal keeper.[/QUOTE]

Yeah I guess so...

Just really wanted a keeper who was streets ahead of the others.

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[QUOTE=frank2;2618293]Just need Gary Robbie and Jason now.[/QUOTE]

I'd take that

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He'll do for me, he is above Dibble that's all that matters, if its him or Lainton in goal I can live with that

[QUOTE=-luke;2618294]Yeah I guess so...

Just really wanted a keeper who was streets ahead of the others.[/QUOTE]

I'm happy if he's competent.

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[QUOTE=-luke;2618286]At 35 though?[/QUOTE]

35 is ok for a keeper, he is clearly fit enough getting player of the season for Carlise last season. As long as he can do a job this season and get us up is all that matters.

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[QUOTE=Wxm boy;2618303]I'm happy if he's competent.[/QUOTE]

Me too. All you need at this level is a competent keeper aslong as you have a class team infront of him.

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More like Mark Whoward

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12 games in Championship, 143 in League 1 and 72 in League.

Looks to be a solid signing.

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Least Dibble is 2 injuries away from starting now.

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Oooooh

Titter yee not!

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[QUOTE=Hometown Unicorn;2618314]Least Dibble is 2 injuries away from starting now.[/QUOTE]
This.

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35 is fine for a keeper, sounds the right profile. People shouldn't write a player off just because they haven't heard of him. To me keeper is a position where we need solid,rather than spectacular.

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[url]https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/20128533.carlisle-uniteds-paul-simpson-mark-howard-release-keiren-westwood-speculation/[/url]

Interesting article. Paul Simpson very positive about him and very vague explanation for why he was released.

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[QUOTE=the_holt_dragon;2618319]35 is fine for a keeper, sounds the right profile. People shouldn't write a player off just because they haven't heard of him. To me keeper is a position where we need solid,rather than spectacular.[/QUOTE]

Yeah fair comment. I'd rather we chuck £300k at a top midfielder than a goalkeeper.

Could be a solid signing and could provide decent rotation for Lainton. Overall I'm getting happier about it the more I think about it.

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[QUOTE=Superunknown;2618292]Released from Carlisle. I’d still guess Lainton as number 1 but seems more than decent back up.[/QUOTE]

Depends if Lainton is properly over his injury.If Howard starts the season, and performs well, he might take some shifting as first choice..

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We got a clubs player of the season in the league above as back up. I never thought I would be saying that 2 years ago

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[QUOTE=Wrexham's Patrick Bateman;2618325]Depends if Lainton is properly over his injury.If Howard starts the season, and performs well, he might take some shifting as first choice..[/QUOTE]

No issues with that, I’d just be happy to have two decent keepers both ready to go.

If Lainton is fit though I’m fully expecting him to start.

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Happy with that.

[QUOTE=Red-C;2618322][url]https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/20128533.carlisle-uniteds-paul-simpson-mark-howard-release-keiren-westwood-speculation/[/url]

Interesting article. Paul Simpson very positive about him and very vague explanation for why he was released.[/QUOTE]

Not really, he wants a younger keeper to be part of a longer term squad rebuild. Pretty clear and fair enough.

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[QUOTE=wonderboy;2618326]We got a clubs player of the season in the league above as back up. I never thought I would be saying that 2 years ago[/QUOTE]

I'm not convinced he's here as backup, unless you've heard different from your HP bottle?

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[QUOTE=benwilliams;2618330]Not really, he wants a younger keeper to be part of a longer term squad rebuild. Pretty clear and fair enough.[/QUOTE]

Indeed, and they signed a new (younger) keeper* last month for that, hence his release.

* also, interestingly, England’s tallest player [url]https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/20202660.lets-crack-on---carlisle-uniteds-giant-new-goalkeeper-raring-go/[/url]

Welcome to Mark. Hopefully him and Lainton for no 1.

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Lainton still number 1 and this guy ready for when he gets injured. Good deal.

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four pages and no one has said they are underwhelmed. got to be a record. :wrexscarf::wrexscarf::wrexscarf:

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Howard will be number 1

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Looking at the info online seems a good signing and a very good chance he will start the season as No.1

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Happy with that. Solid. Experienced. Still playing well (player of the season).
Will also know Hayden I guess?

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Welcome to the Racecourse Mark