Latest Rumours The free agents Southend United could look to sign if transfer embargo is lifted

[Angell Delight]

Right, well he definitely doesn't want to come here then. On doctor's advice.

I'd take Guy Roger Nzamba at this stage....even at the age of 50.

 

[flangejackrabbit]

Calvin Andrew? Doesn't score much but a total pain in the arse, Acquah could learn a lot from him.

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

Calvin Andrew? Doesn't score much but a total pain in the arse, Acquah could learn a lot from him.

He's exactly the type of player I had in mind!

 

[flangejackrabbit]

Mike Fondop was a pretty imposing presence in the Conference last season, he did tend to lose his rag a bit but maybe we need some of that.

 

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DESPITE the transfer window having now closed, Southend United will still be able to add to their squad by bringing in free agents.

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[Floval Flyer]

Same here, his record looks decent, Sam Hart is still without a club as well which would be an ideal replacement for Ralph if he's out for a bit.

Really surprised that Sam Hart is a free agent, would love to see him return. Could potentially play left back with Ralph higher up when he returns.

 

[londonblue]

The thing is no one player will sign because of where we are and how poor our reputation is.

An interesting approach might be to invite a group of potential players to a meeting together to show them we mean business and what the group of them could do if they all signed.

Dream on...

 

[Floval Flyer]

If we still played the old Friday night games at Roots Hall this guy would be perfect!

 

[Jay_SUFC]

The thing is no one player will sign because of where we are and how poor our reputation is.

An interesting approach might be to invite a group of potential players to a meeting together to show them we mean business and what the group of them could do if they all signed.

Dream on...

If you're out of a job though, and have no other options (and want to stay in football) I don't think you'll be that bothered by our reputation

 

[hlane17]

If you're out of a job though, and have no other options (and want to stay in football) I don't think you'll be that bothered by our reputation

Further to this, if you could come to a club like ours as an out of contract player and make an impact, your stock will go up massively.

 

[londonblue]

If you're out of a job though, and have no other options (and want to stay in football) I don't think you'll be that bothered by our reputation

You won't need to take my approach with bargain basement players. You might if you want some quality. Most decent players that we need at the moment won't even consider us given how low our reputation is.

That said, I can't see that approach even being tried let alone succeeding.

 

[amsemp]

My wish list would be:

Josh Vickers - local lad, good number of games under his belt and at the right end of his career.

Sam Hart - no explanation needed!

Rhys Bennett - big, strong, experienced centre half who would definitely give us more presence at the back.

Rohan Ince - another big, strong lad who would give us something in midfield and not get bullied.

And a decent experienced lump up front, maybe Calvin Andrew. But it’s a bit worrying that we’ve currently only got Acquah for that role.

 

[flangejackrabbit]

I like Bennett but he probably would want more than we could offer. Can't see that we would prioritise any central midfielders at the moment tbh.

 

[hlane17]

My wish list would be:

Josh Vickers - local lad, good number of games under his belt and at the right end of his career.

Remember watching Josh Vickers playing for on loan for Concord a few years back. A good confident keeper IMO

 

[londonblue]

Remember watching Josh Vickers playing for on loan for Concord a few years back. A good confident keeper IMO

I'm sure we can knock that out of him.

 

[shrimpled]

Vickers would be an excellent signing IMO. Joel Lynch would also be a decent signing if he has any interest.

 

[Chapperz]

Vickers would be an excellent signing IMO. Joel Lynch would also be a decent signing if he has any interest.

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Sounds like he wants at least a 2 year deal for a decent wage (says £1,000 a week is low that he believes no League 1 or League 2 club can do with the salary cap).

He does want to stay in England though.

 

[Murkey_Mouse]

I think we are waiting for embargo’s to be lifted, before we can sign these players on a free.

 

[Rob1920]

Daniel Sturridge
Mario Balotelli
Jack Wilshire

With their injury records they'd fit right in. Well, two of them anyway. The other one can't work out how to put a bib on so might struggle with MM's tactical masterplan.

 

[Chapperz]

George Thorne is also available and he suits us perfectly! In the past he has suffered two cruciate ligament ruptures, three thigh strains, two calf injuries, a fractured leg, a dislocated shoulder, and a hamstring injury. Would fit in well with our squad...