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Post by badgemansince1991 on Jul 22, 2023 16:34:05 GMT
I’m not on any of the social media platforms , but I understand we lost at Leatherhead 3-2
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Post by stuartnoel on Jul 22, 2023 20:03:15 GMT
Correct - 2-0 down at HT but a good performance in the second half brought it back to 2-2 before Leatherhead scored a late winner
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agl
Sussex County Division One
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Post by agl on Jul 23, 2023 8:44:57 GMT
Not sure how the squad is shaping up but see that Danny Barker has been released by Worthing. Been a regular there for the past few seasons.
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Thebigman
Sussex County Division Two
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Post by Thebigman on Jul 23, 2023 8:56:19 GMT
Not sure how the squad is shaping up but see that Danny Barker has been released by Worthing. Been a regular there for the past few seasons. He played for Horsham yesterday I believe, look to be putting an impressive side together! Although as others have alluded to on a decent budget
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Post by stuartnoel on Jul 23, 2023 9:47:06 GMT
Correct on both counts
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Post by stuartnoel on Jul 23, 2023 9:49:24 GMT
Not sure how the squad is shaping up but see that Danny Barker has been released by Worthing. Been a regular there for the past few seasons. We used 18 players yesterday including two keepers. Starters included Elliott, Vint, Penney, Pritchard, Moore, Dalling, Taylor, Whelpdale and Olukoga. Gondoh came off the bench for the second half. Egan and Murtagh were rested
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robm99
Isthmian South
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Post by robm99 on Jul 23, 2023 12:01:36 GMT
Not sure how the squad is shaping up but see that Danny Barker has been released by Worthing. Been a regular there for the past few seasons. We used 18 players yesterday including two keepers. Starters included Elliott, Vint, Penney, Pritchard, Moore, Dalling, Taylor, Whelpdale and Olukoga. Gondoh came off the bench for the second half. Egan and Murtagh were rested Good stuff! Suggests to me, we're looking good. Can't wait for the Ramsgate friendly! Might camp nearby for the week-end. Ooh!
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agl
Sussex County Division One
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Post by agl on Jul 23, 2023 16:47:54 GMT
Not sure how the squad is shaping up but see that Danny Barker has been released by Worthing. Been a regular there for the past few seasons. We used 18 players yesterday including two keepers. Starters included Elliott, Vint, Penney, Pritchard, Moore, Dalling, Taylor, Whelpdale and Olukoga. Gondoh came off the bench for the second half. Egan and Murtagh were rested . Unless I've missed something Olukoga, Gondoh, Moore, Dalling and Pritchard are not yet confirmed as signed for the season. Happy to have all of them on board. Dalling seems to have lost his way but definitely a player there. Assume Hyde has gone off to be a celebrity so we've seen the last of him.
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Post by rooksfollower on Jul 23, 2023 20:18:24 GMT
Whats happened to Alfie Young?
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Post by stuartnoel on Jul 23, 2023 22:17:50 GMT
Whats happened to Alfie Young? Decided to play for someone closer to home in North London
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Post by rooksfollower on Jul 24, 2023 16:54:39 GMT
Oh that's a shame, didn't see it mentioned anywhere unless I missed it.
Reading the above post, are we (fans) assuming Olukoga, Gondoh, Moore, Dalling and Pritchard haven't signed this season?
Anymore signings to be announced?
What was the results of the Poll of our new kits?, eta of them being sold?
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rook99
Sussex County Division Three
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Post by rook99 on Jul 26, 2023 19:07:21 GMT
So 6 players retained from last season according to Tony's quote in the club's latest tweet. From what I saw at the Erith game and photos from the other pre-season games I'd hazard a guess that it's JT, Deon, Gondoh, Ayo, Pritchard, and Tamplin. Add the 7 new signings, Deshane Dalling who returns from a break, and obviously a new keeper - that makes it 15. I also imagine we'll sign a few trialists to fill up the squad at some point.
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Thebigman
Sussex County Division Two
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Post by Thebigman on Jul 26, 2023 21:23:44 GMT
I’m not sure whether to be concerned by the latest tweet regarding the 12th man fund. We are certainly getting a bit of stick about it anyway.
It sounds like we are struggling to attract players and that Tony isn’t completely happy with the squad assembled and with just over 2 weeks until the season starts that is worrying.
Seems a bit of a downer compared to the great news earlier on in the week
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Post by stuartnoel on Jul 27, 2023 4:48:14 GMT
I’m not sure whether to be concerned by the latest tweet regarding the 12th man fund. We are certainly getting a bit of stick about it anyway. It sounds like we are struggling to attract players and that Tony isn’t completely happy with the squad assembled and with just over 2 weeks until the season starts that is worrying. Seems a bit of a downer compared to the great news earlier on in the week The 12th Man/Woman fund has always been there and there’s a few fans on here who contribute a few pounds every month - we are promoting it now along with other schemes such as the dual careers programme because we are asked on occasions by fans how they can financially help and this gives them an opportunity to choose how their generous donations will be used. Many clubs in our league have a similar fund - Billericay, who potentially have one of the biggest budgets use it, as too do Horsham I believe. There’s a big difference between struggling to attract and not being able to offer the same wages as other clubs. Whilst some may think we are “big spending Lewes” we don’t have the level of budgets that other sides have. It’s not all about money - you have to be able to get the best out of the players you have, but on occasion and extra few £££ can make a difference in bringing in a player who could be a game changer for us. The way we play football and the way we treat our players is a bigger factor than being the best payers for some. We’ve seen some eye-opening requests from players this summer who have ended up going to our rivals. Good luck to them. If fans have a few spare pounds then fantastic. If not then your vocal support is all we ask.
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Thebigman
Sussex County Division Two
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Post by Thebigman on Jul 27, 2023 6:56:26 GMT
I’m not sure whether to be concerned by the latest tweet regarding the 12th man fund. We are certainly getting a bit of stick about it anyway. It sounds like we are struggling to attract players and that Tony isn’t completely happy with the squad assembled and with just over 2 weeks until the season starts that is worrying. Seems a bit of a downer compared to the great news earlier on in the week The 12th Man/Woman fund has always been there and there’s a few fans on here who contribute a few pounds every month - we are promoting it now along with other schemes such as the dual careers programme because we are asked on occasions by fans how they can financially help and this gives them an opportunity to choose how their generous donations will be used. Many clubs in our league have a similar fund - Billericay, who potentially have one of the biggest budgets use it, as too do Horsham I believe. There’s a big difference between struggling to attract and not being able to offer the same wages as other clubs. Whilst some may think we are “big spending Lewes” we don’t have the level of budgets that other sides have. It’s not all about money - you have to be able to get the best out of the players you have, but on occasion and extra few £££ can make a difference in bringing in a player who could be a game changer for us. The way we play football and the way we treat our players is a bigger factor than being the best payers for some. We’ve seen some eye-opening requests from players this summer who have ended up going to our rivals. Good luck to them. If fans have a few spare pounds then fantastic. If not then your vocal support is all we ask. Thanks Stu, appreciate the response. Looking across the league there have been some very interesting signings and a lot of them are clearly trying to push for promotion this season. Folkestone and Hornchurch spring to mind as those who appear to be spending a fair whack as well. With the signings we have made on paper we have a really good experienced spine to a team. I suppose the difficulty is ensuring that we have that quality across the squad and are not left short. Talking of signings it was mentioned a while ago that we had identified possibly the next Tanner/Razz type player who was going to ge announced. Is that still going ahead or is that one who wanted more cash elsewhere?
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