The Ex Player Thread

[DonnyOsmond]

They'll be mid table. Some decent signings like Stubbs but yeah a lot of older players in that squad.

[ncRover]

That is what I thought but they are absolutely nowhere with the bookies. Odds closer to relegation than promotion.

The thinking is they have signed a load of big names who are either past it or don't fit with Appleton's preferred style of play. Plus in the last couple of years there is a trend of sides dropping into L2 then being relegated again. I can see it.

Heard the lads on NTT20 tout them for relegation saying similar. Adding that Stubbs and Anderson were “cloggers”, as if other L2 centre halves play like prime Beckenbauer

Reckon they just need someone quick to play alongside Marquis.

[MachoMadness]

I think touting them for relegation is a bit strong but I've just gone and listened and tbf they were complementary-ish about Stubbs. Did call Anderson a clogger though which is harsh on Tom, even if his best days are behind him.

Usually like listening to these guys but they also had us finishing behind Bradford this season, so f**k em.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Mo Faal season long loan to Port Vale. They're welcome to each other.

[roversdude]

Looks like Kieran Sadlier is on his way to Exeter, good player but hampered by injuries last season

[GazLaz]

Rodney Kongolo has signed for FC Emmen in Holland.

[Chris Black come back]

Dutch second tier in a 8,600 stadium. Long way from Man City for the lad.

[Chris Black come back]

An Aiden Barlow v Joe Dodoo and John Bostock showdown is currently happening in the National League.

Dodoo came on to replace an injured Solihull player and has subsequently been subbed off injured himself.

Dodoo released by Solihull Moors. You do wonder what kind of life that is for players like him. Playing games all over the place for a bit of cash. Since he left us he has played in the Turkish Cypriot league, Burton Albion, then didn't play for months, and then moonlighted at Solihull Moors at the end of the season. Will probably get half decent cash on short term deals but he is still just about in his 20s and he's jobbing around the leagues trying to find a few quid.

Has been on trial at Cheltenham Town but didn't make their squad last weekend. Doesn't look like it has worked out there, yet at least.

[Chris Black come back]

Clean sheet for Big Tom on his debut yesterday along of course with a booking. Uninspiring 0-0 home draw with Bromley is a bit concerning though.

Currently getting beat 3-0 away at Tranmere. Had a man sent off but were already 2-0 down at that point. Tough start for them.

[Chris Black come back]

Olowu on bench for Stockport with Danny Andrew.

Teddy starts for Bolton.

Olowu starts today for Stockport County away at Wycombe Wanderers, seems to be playing on right in a back three.

[BiargeBob]

I notice Alfie May has been on the bench for the last couple of Birmingham games

I noticed today that Alfie wears shirt number 26 for Huddersfield. A nod to Copps?

[Copps is Magic]

Lincoln have got Street playing in some kind of right wing position. Doesn't make sense to me.. subbed-off on 46 yesterday.

[NickDRFC]

Lincoln have got Street playing in some kind of right wing position. Doesn't make sense to me.. subbed-off on 46 yesterday.

Didn’t he play on the wing in his first half dozen performances for us before the penny dropped with McCann?

[sedwardsdrfc]

Yeah McCann said he can play anywhere upfront but having watched him he’s never a winger.  Clearly a like leading number 9

[RoversInSpain]

Bit of a thrashing for Ando, Marquis and Biggins today at Tranmere. 4-0!

[Chris Black come back]

Hiwula I think is trial at Boston United this week, and played yesterday in their match against Sheffield United u21s.

Signed a one year deal at Boston United in the National League.

[rich1471]

Hiwula I think is trial at Boston United this week, and played yesterday in their match against Sheffield United u21s.

Signed a one year deal at Boston United in the National League.

he was pretty useful at Portsmouth but once he signed for us something happened and was never the same again hope he can regain his form

[Chris Black come back]

Bit of a thrashing for Ando, Marquis and Biggins today at Tranmere. 4-0!

Lost again last night, 3-1 to Tranmere. Big Tom got booked again.

[Janso]

Hiwula I think is trial at Boston United this week, and played yesterday in their match against Sheffield United u21s.

Signed a one year deal at Boston United in the National League.

he was pretty useful at Portsmouth but once he signed for us something happened and was never the same again hope he can regain his form

He looked good in his first game or two and then Wellens called him a circus act in the DFP and was never the same player, IIRC.

[Prez]

Newcastle and Villa agree fee of £43 million for Ramsey.

[Chris Black come back]

Missed this earlier in the window - Tiago Çukur has signed for Fatih Karagümrük S.K. in the Süper Lig. They open their season tomorrow away at Galatasaray.

[drfchound]

Missed this earlier in the window - Tiago Çukur has signed for Fatih Karagümrük S.K. in the Süper Lig. They open their season tomorrow away at Galatasaray.

I wonder if he will wear the Fatih badge with pride.
Quite appropriate really.

[Draytonian III]

He’s my favourite ever Turkish player, superb goalscorer.

[Chris Black come back]

Jon Taylor joined Radcliffe in the National League North.

Dan Gardner signed for Radcliffe FC as well.

[Chris Black come back]

Josh Martin has signed a one year deal with Cheltenham Town. Good move for him. They were looking at Joe Dodoo for a few weeks on trial, but perhaps Martin has been the preference for them.

[Draytonian III]

Joe Dodoo has signed for Alfreton , Jordi Hiuwla has signed for Boston United

[Chris Black come back]

That is quite a long drop for Dodoo. He was on trial at Cheltenham Town a few weeks ago, and now signs for Alfreton Town in National League North. Both sides at this early stage helping prop up tables of their respective leagues.

[Chris Black come back]

Madger Gomes has signed for Kuala Lumpur City FC in the Malaysia Super League.

[Monkcaster_Rover]

An obscure one CBCB would be proud of.

Alex Peterson has signed for Doncaster City.

[Monkcaster_Rover]

Lee Tomlin named assistant manager at Morecambe.