Jane R
Sussex County Division Two
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Post by Jane R on Jul 14, 2023 16:17:55 GMT
I agree,a really good player and disappointing to see Krafty leave.
You never get used to certain players going!
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dicksmith
Sussex County Division One
COYR
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Post by dicksmith on Jul 14, 2023 17:19:40 GMT
Major, multiple losses like this are just totally foreign to my experiences from amateur and pro leagues in the States. While it might be more of the norm in the second and lower tiers of the women's FA, I can't see how it builds a club's growth, nor with women's football in general. It's like pick-up football.
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Post by stuartnoel on Jul 14, 2023 18:29:26 GMT
Major, multiple losses like this are just totally foreign to my experiences from amateur and pro leagues in the States. While it might be more of the norm in the second and lower tiers of the women's FA, I can't see how it builds a club's growth, nor with women's football in general. It's like pick-up football. To be fair Dick, so is promotion and relegation! We have a modest budget. Most of our funding does not come from the same sources as 90% of the clubs at our level and above. Naturally, we want to keep our best players but we also have to be realistic that we are a club that will spot, and sign, players that may have slipped the attention of other clubs, and develop them. We may be able to retain some, but others will be signed by other clubs. Loyalty to clubs is not very common, and I fully understand that. It’s no different to what our Men’s team have faced in the last few years and it will only get more cut throat in the next few years as clubs professionalise. The club doesn’t just accept the inevitability of the situation - we try our hardest to keep the players but we also have to be mindful we have to build a squad, not a team, and still be sustainable for the future… The club has been criticised time after time for relying on the generous donations of a few. Now we are standing on our own two feet we have to build first team squads within budget. So, some will criticise but I’d rather see a club competing on a sustainable footing in the future than one beholden to generous benefactors |
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dicksmith
Sussex County Division One
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Post by dicksmith on Jul 14, 2023 21:47:48 GMT
All granted Stuart. But I've come to appreciate promotion and relegation. I just wish that the prize money and other income would be more fairly distributed.
Maybe on the women's side we should emulate the men. When we have a new player come on board, and see their full potential, we sign them to an 18-month contract at mid-season. That way we might get a second year out of a key player, or maybe even a transfer fee. Talent attracts talent.
I know we try to keep them, but I certainly can't fault any player for seeking an upward climb. But as you point out, the rising professionalism will only get worse in the coming years. I'm just looking for any way to help build club and team's success.
P.S. Maybe we need a REALLY BIG benefactor <grin>. One of the US lotteries is up to $875million this Saturday. *IF* I win, I'll keep you in mind.
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Jane R
Sussex County Division Two
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Post by Jane R on Jul 19, 2023 16:51:46 GMT
Reanna Blades 18 signed on loan from Chelsea .
A striker who has played at all Youth age groups for England.
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joem
Sussex County Division Two
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Post by joem on Jul 20, 2023 9:08:16 GMT
Grace Riglar , a defender! Signs after leaving Sheffield United. Only 22 years old, played for Sheffield United, Coventry and Leicester
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Jane R
Sussex County Division Two
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Post by Jane R on Jul 20, 2023 12:09:09 GMT
Grace Garrad a defender ... from the website
Grace, 20, is an exciting young defender, that came through the ranks at Arsenal before making a switch to Crystal Palace in 2021.
She then found herself back in the WSL the following season with West Ham, making two appearances then joined Watford on-loan last season.
She spent the first half of the season with the Hornets, making 13 appearances and scoring three goals from the backline, including a Goal of the Month-winning strike against AFC Wimbledon in November.
Grace was a key part of their promotion campaign, but joined Norwegian side Stabæk Fotball in a permanent move in January,
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joem
Sussex County Division Two
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Post by joem on Jul 21, 2023 10:37:54 GMT
Squad
Goalkeepers
Sophie Whitehouse
Emily Moore
Defenders
Ellie Hack
Rhian Cleverly
Grace Riglar - Sheffield United
Grace Garrad - Stabæk (NOR)
Shauna Vassell - London Bees
Eve Clarkson - Cardinals (USA)
Lois Heuchan - London City
Midfielders
Amelia Hazard
Grace Palmer
Caragh Hamilton - Glentoran
Sarah Brasero-Carreira - Ipswich Town
Hollie Olding - Crystal Palace
Lois Roche - Charlton
Forwards
Valentine Pursey
Anna Grey - Ipswich Town
Maria Farrugia - Durham
Reanna Blades - Chelsea (Loan)
Jacqui Hand - Åland United (FIN)
Aimee Claypole - Chelsea (loan)
Departures
Izzy Dalton - Perth Glory (Oz)
Ellie Mason - Birmingham City
Paula Howells - Saltdean United
Rebecca McKenna - Charlton
Amber-Keegan Stobbs - Newcastle United
Emily Kraft - Southampton
Lauren Heria - AFC Fylde
Nat Johnson - Nottingham Forest
Frankie Angel - Hashtag United
Zoe Smith - Gillingham (dual contract)
Laura Hartley - Ipswich Town
Libby Copus-Brown - Newcastle Jets
Josie Longhurst - Reading
Kate Mooney - Hearts
Kate Oakley - Worthing (dual)
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joem
Sussex County Division Two
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Post by joem on Jul 26, 2023 10:32:06 GMT
Lauren Heria off to AFC Fylde in the FAWLN, Third tier North
Unannounced but looks like we’ve seen the last of Laura Hartley, Nat Johnson and Kirsty Barton too. I also imagine Libby Copus-Brown won’t be rejoining as she hasn’t been back at the club. Also sounds like Bex McKenna has a club already but it’s still unofficial so will leave that for now.
I think that leaves Aqsa Mushtaq somewhere in limbo, I haven’t heard or seen anything of her. Also had nothing on Zoe Smith, Jamie Rita or Frankie Angel but they are only peripheral figures
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Post by footymum63 on Jul 31, 2023 13:44:49 GMT
Bex McKenna has been signed by Charlton!
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dicksmith
Sussex County Division One
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Post by dicksmith on Jul 31, 2023 14:11:59 GMT
Bex McKenna has been signed by Charlton! Really sorry to lose this gal. But I knew it was coming from her earlier announcement. I suspect that it came down to available budget Pounds. |
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Jane R
Sussex County Division Two
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Post by Jane R on Jul 31, 2023 16:13:32 GMT
Huge loss to the team such an influential player .
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Post by stuartnoel on Aug 1, 2023 8:07:49 GMT
Bex McKenna has been signed by Charlton! Really sorry to lose this gal. But I knew it was coming from her earlier announcement. I suspect that it came down to available budget Pounds. It’s not always about the money |
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dicksmith
Sussex County Division One
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Post by dicksmith on Aug 1, 2023 12:43:09 GMT
Really sorry to lose this gal. But I knew it was coming from her earlier announcement. I suspect that it came down to available budget Pounds. It’s not always about the money OK.... what was it then? Your comment infers that you know. Please share. |
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Thebigman
Sussex County Division Two
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Post by Thebigman on Aug 1, 2023 13:23:52 GMT
It’s not always about the money OK.... what was it then? Your comment infers that you know. Please share. It would be wrong to share a players reasoning for leaving if they have not announced it themselves. There are loads of reasons why a player might leave and as fans we have to accept that. |
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