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Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: kaufman on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 13:15:08 good news
lets hope this paul smith follows ! http://www.swindontownfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10341~682115,00.html Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: janaage on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 13:20:48 The excitement builds. Roll on August!!
Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: Kinky Tom on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 13:21:56 Crikey, I'm moist with anticipation now.
Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: Piemonte on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 13:27:55 Get the fuck in there! :D
Its not all bad news today then Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: le god cuervo on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 13:29:15 quality! king is finding some right gems this summer! :D
Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: le god cuervo on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 13:29:36 quality! king is finding some right gems this summer! :D
Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: Tails on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 13:29:55 I'd love to sign Smith to piss the Jills off.
Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: magicroundabout on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 13:30:20 Quote Crikey, I'm moist with anticipation now. :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: Fucking super King guys. Roll on August. Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: J.D on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 13:32:14 Yeah Andy King seems to be performing better in the transfer market when finances are tight and he really has to think about how to spend what wage money is available. Fingures crossed but it seems like their are no clangers like Opra being signed
Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: Barry Scott on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 13:52:26 Fantastic!
Question though. If we sign smith as well, thats 2 central midfielders in Whalley and Smith. We alson have migs as a cenral midfielder, but we will still require someone on the left as its clear both Smith and whalley are stricty central. What can we do about left midfield? Dukey? or is his deal about to go in the bin along with igoe's? Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: Papa Smurf on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 13:54:25 I think Jack Smith will be used if needed in left midfield at times with someone else eg nicholas at left back
Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: Asher on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 14:13:17 I think king has done well this year. Maybe he wasnt stupid to let a few of the players go liek we thought. I think he will pull out a left sided player and a centrel defender.
Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: unclemark on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 15:23:50 All good signings so far.
Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: janaage on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 15:27:16 We haven't seen them play together yet though. Just to err on the cautious side.
Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: Leggett on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 15:37:22 nice rice!
Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: Batch on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 16:07:48 Excellent news. We have somehow attracted much better players than I thought we would given the gloomy financial picture.
Oh god, I think I'm becoming optomistic. Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: kick_ass1987 on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 17:37:14 Quote from: "Barry Scott" Fantastic! Question though. If we sign smith as well, thats 2 central midfielders in Whalley and Smith. We alson have migs as a cenral midfielder, but we will still require someone on the left as its clear both Smith and whalley are stricty central. What can we do about left midfield? Dukey? or is his deal about to go in the bin along with igoe's? I think the way Kingy said "he has the left foot we have been looking for" i reckon that means he will try him on the left wing.... i know he is a central midfielder, but as we are still without one, and his other target is ment to be a defender, then its looking more likely, he sounds good, but im more excited about the sounds of smith.... must admit i havent heard of him before, but 4 player of the years in 8 seasons, and a midfielder.... i so hope he joins Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: unclemark on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 18:01:56 I rang up asking about a season ticket and the man I spoke to said that it was looking like he will sign.
Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: yeo on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 18:37:55 Great .
Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: Britchy on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 18:50:31 Hopefuly kingy will sign holmes cuz derby have signed 2 left wingers and holmes has dropped dwon the pecking order
another center mid and center back plus Lee Holmes what a team nxt season Next season swindon 4-0 shitty Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: yeo on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 18:57:56 Heres what a Wigan fan says about him on another forum(I think he's taking the piss but i hope he's right)
Quote Gareth Whalley A.K.A The master of the 5 yard pass. Don't take that the wrong way, he's a cracking little player who gets stuck in with his defence but tends to leave the creativity up to the rest of the team. Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: Whits on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 19:15:02 Quote from: "Yeovil Red" Heres what a Wigan fan says about him on another forum(I think he's taking the piss but i hope he's right) Quote Gareth Whalley A.K.A The master of the 5 yard pass. Don't take that the wrong way, he's a cracking little player who gets stuck in with his defence but tends to leave the creativity up to the rest of the team. i don't think that would be a major issue, we just need someone to kick people :D alot of the good anchormen don't tend to be able to pass but there job is to get the ball back and let the creative players play Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: Ben Wah Balls on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 19:19:57 Whalley's main strength is his quality passing. He is generally described as a creative playmaker. Paul Smith is the strong midfielder type.
Quote The skilful midfielder came to Valley Parade in a £750,000 double swoop along with Ashley Westwood from Crewe Alexandra in July 1998. Chris Kamara had tried to bring Whalley to Bradford on transfer deadline day 1997, but his £1million bid was turned down.Whalley is one of the many players to come off the Dario Gradi production line at Crewe. He looked destined for a move to either Liverpool or Spurs in 1997 and later Forest, Coventry and Blackburn were interested in the talented midfielder, but he eventually signed for Bradford.An excellent creative playmaker, Whalley is known for the quality of his passing. He is also a hard working player in the middle of the park who can open up defences with a creative spark. He was outstanding in City's promotion season in the 1998/1999 season but the following term in the Premiership, he was often left out of the starting line-up. If Whalley is given time on the ball he can be a world beater but in the heat of the action his lack of a physical presence can leave him isolated. Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: Whits on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 19:24:49 :oops: got them mixed up :oops:
Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: DiV on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 20:07:31 The Cardiff fan I was speaking to said Whalley was one of the best signins they have ever made and wish he had never left
Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: Dazzza on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 20:14:55 King sees him playing in the middle according to the official site so I dare say he has something lined up for the left.
If he can pull a Lee Holmes out of the bag I'll be most impressed. Think Duke to Darlo is looking positive while Sammy Igoe must be reaching the point of no return if it's not already passed. Rumour from MyOnly has ex-Reading centre back Dean Gordon on trial although I thought he had gone to Greece. Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: DiV on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 20:16:35 Isnt Dean Gordon a left back?!
Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: DMR on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 20:17:46 is he a hard bastard?
Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: Ben Wah Balls on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 20:17:54 Gordon is on trial, it's on the official site.
http://www.swindontownfc.premiumtv.co.uk/javaImages/c3/fe/0,,10341~589507,00.jpg Quote Another recognized face amongst the trialists at training on Thursday was former Crystal Palace and Middlesborough defender Dean Gordon. "Dean Gordon (above) is here as well. We need a left back and he has come to train with us for a few days and we shall see what happens. I haven't spoken about money with him yet but I will have a look at him. He has been playing in Cyprus and looks pretty fit at the moment," said King speaking on Thursday after training. Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: Dazzza on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 20:18:06 Quote from: "DV85" Isnt Dean Gordon a left back?! Yep think you're right. Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: DMR on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 20:25:26 if we got dean gordon i'd cum, he scored a fucking beauty against man utd in the fa cup circa '97 8)
Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: DiV on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 20:38:21 is it really a left back we need
Nicho, J.Smith?! Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: DMR on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 20:40:27 stop whining for once
Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: FlashGordon on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 20:49:14 ahhhh from relegation battlers....to promotion chasers in a couple of short weeks...this is why i love being a fan, getting hyped up for the season then slowly lose faith until thers a chance for playoffs...then usually ending up dissapointed but looking forward 2 next season...!! :beers:
Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: DiV on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 21:12:27 Quote from: "dave_m_russell" stop whining for once Its a serious question, we have at least two people who can already play left back..... Two seasons ago Nicho was solid, last season he was rushed back from injury too quickly....does he need to be replaced? Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: Nils on Thursday, July 7, 2005, 21:36:14 quality signing, i wonder if grant smith has any regrets, well i dont care he can stay and rot at brizzol
Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: Ben Wah Balls on Friday, July 8, 2005, 04:04:40 I think King wants to sign a natural left back, Jack Smith is right-footed, he can play left back but may be better on the right and he can also be played in midfield.
Other than I think we now need one strong midfielder - someone like Paul Smith and and one central defender and the squad would look very good. Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: larwood on Friday, July 8, 2005, 08:21:43 I knew i was right to have faith in King.At this moment in time ,i am looking forward to the coming season.Don' know how long it will last though. :)
Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: BrightonRed on Friday, July 8, 2005, 11:27:05 I think all of us must remember that it was the departure of players such as Smith and Parkin that has made this optimism possible, had no-one left we would almost certainly started this coming season with the same squad as last season and would be looking at another mid-table obscurity finish.
Could it be possible that the departure of these players has been a good thing for the club? Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: Reg Smeeton on Friday, July 8, 2005, 11:42:12 Quote from: "dave_m_russell" if we got dean gordon i'd cum, he scored a fucking beauty against man utd in the fa cup circa '97 8) I've heard that both Gordon and Smith as well as Whalley have signed today. Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: yeo on Friday, July 8, 2005, 11:44:31 Bloody pensioners.
Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: Kinky Tom on Friday, July 8, 2005, 11:47:03 Quote from: "Reg Smeeton" Quote from: "dave_m_russell" if we got dean gordon i'd cum, he scored a fucking beauty against man utd in the fa cup circa '97 8) I've heard that both Gordon and Smith as well as Whalley have signed today. Where'd you hear that? Title: Gareth Whalley signs Post by: Bedford Red on Friday, July 8, 2005, 21:00:36 Quote from: "Reg Smeeton" Quote from: "dave_m_russell" if we got dean gordon i'd cum, he scored a fucking beauty against man utd in the fa cup circa '97 8) I've heard that both Gordon and Smith as well as Whalley have signed today. I wish that were true, after the news about Whalley stalling on signing with us and talking to Grimsby, looks like he will sign for them tomorrow now. :( |