Question Who goes??

[amsemp]

Anyone who has played a league game, that is on a professional contract, counts I believe, so Rush for sure, depends on the status o& Klass and Acqah I guess as neither seems to be around

From what I remember Acquah was offered a new deal and didn’t sign it. He then started training with us again last month in a bid to impress MM. Makes me think he’s currently technically a free agent and therefore doesn’t count towards the limit. Probably explains why he hasn’t signed too as I guess we don’t want him taking up a space. Wonder if Acquah regrets not signing first time round?

 

[dusterman]

Heard Gary Neville talking Salford last night and he said they only had 23 players, 17 of which are senior pros and the rest youth products; and they are probably one of the most secure clubs financially in the league. Problem is our ratios (youth/scenario) are just wrong at the mo and we need to resolve it. Plus our seniors like to get injured so doubly in trouble...

 

[davewebbsbrain]

So because we used so many U23 players last season, they now count as part of the main squad and we can't move them back to the U23's, leaving space for new signings???

 

[Paulie Walnuts]

Oxley first and foremost and then Goodship for me who is totally out of his depth.

 

[OllieSteph44]

Oxley first and foremost and then Goodship for me who is totally out of his depth.

You actually think MM will look to offload Goodship?? Are you crackers?

 

[Paulie Walnuts]

What because he scored a few goals for him in a Micky Mouse league a couple of years ago?

I haven't seen him perform once since hes come to Southend and last Saturday proved hes also not good enough for league two.

 

[amsemp]

So because we used so many U23 players last season, they now count as part of the main squad and we can't move them back to the U23's, leaving space for new signings???

That’s the way I’ve taken it. If they’re on a professional contract and have made a senior appearance then they count towards the limit. Not sure if the senior appearance has to be League though.

So Kenny Coker and Callum Taylor for example shouldn’t count as I don’t believe they’re on pro contracts. But someone like Klass will.

 

[southendkid]

So because we used so many U23 players last season, they now count as part of the main squad and we can't move them back to the U23's, leaving space for new signings???

They count as first team players under the rules of the embargo (max 23) they don't count for the league's 22 registered players max rule, so if we somehow lift the embargo we'll be well below the limit.

 

[tottenham541]

I’d off Oxley if possible, if not JD as he is suspect with injuries as well these days.

 

[southendkid]

What because he scored a few goals for him in a Micky Mouse league a couple of years ago?

I haven't seen him perform once since hes come to Southend and last Saturday proved hes also not good enough for league two.

Seems premature to write players off based on a single game (especially since literally everyone was crap). He's one of the only players we've got that couldn't appear for the under 23s, aside from Oxley because of his salary I don't think we should be offloading the more senior players of the squad.

 

[OllieSteph44]

What because he scored a few goals for him in a Micky Mouse league a couple of years ago?

I haven't seen him perform once since hes come to Southend and last Saturday proved hes also not good enough for league two.

I’m not saying whether you would or I would, or even if MM should.

I’m just asking do you actually think he will given his past working relationship with him?

 

[Jai]

I’m not saying whether you would or I would, or even if MM should.

I’m just asking do you actually think he will given his past working relationship with him?

Brandon Goodship has never played in a decent Southend side that creates chances, plus was played wide left a lot of the time last year. I'm not saying I rate him on his showings so far, but I'm not sure I'm ready to write him off.

 

[GBJ]

I reckon Kyprianou might be in the crosshairs. Has struggled with injuries, in a position where we have depth, and probably on a higher contract than most of the youngsters.

Yes good point, I hadn’t considered Kyps, but now feel that his injury problems are likely to go against him.

 

[wiggy]

Would rather have Seaden in goal over Oxley anyway

Not sure about that.....had high hopes for him but as soon as he stepped up looked very vulnerable. I'm all for Oxley going as haven't seen a worse keeper here for years but need an experienced one in. These weak youth/20 year old keepers are not good enough. Bishop, Smith, Bex, Seadon.......just 60% of what is required in this very important position!

 

[wiggy]

Yes good point, I hadn’t considered Kyps, but now feel that his injury problems are likely to go against him.

Not up to it even with a fit set of limbs!

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Oxley, Seaden
Bwomono, Ralph, Clifford
Hobson, Lennon, White, Kyprianou, Taylor, MMN
Dieng, Demetriou, Hutchinson, Gard, Phillips
Green, Egbri, Kinali
Akinola, Kelman, Goodship

That’s 22 and doesn’t include Rush, Acquah, Callum Taylor, Klass who have all appeared for the first team

So who have I missed?

So the 23rd player is Alan McCormack?

 

[GBJ]

So the 23rd player is Alan McCormack?

Yes.

However I’m still expecting 3 departures (minimum) from your list, which will allow for more recruits to sign

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Yes.

However I’m still expecting 3 departures (minimum) from your list, which will allow for more recruits to sign

On loan or permanently?

Is this a development post Harrogate?

 

[amsemp]

Yes.

However I’m still expecting 3 departures (minimum) from your list, which will allow for more recruits to sign

Oxley, Lennon and Kyp?

 

[GBJ]

On loan or permanently?

Is this a development post Harrogate?

Gone permanently.

Not sure about post Harrogate though.