STFC Transfer Rumours

[Nemo]

Don’t think I’ve ever see a more ‘meh’ signing than Butterworth

‘Creative spark’ his current stats certainly don’t suggest so

Now that's a competitive field!

Not sure how I feel about this signings on the morning of deadline day thing. Shouldn't we be refreshing the live blog at 11pm?

[Bob's Orange]

I think Butterworth is akin to a poor man's Dan Kemp, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Butterworth and Kilkenny offer options in midfield, so perhaps that's an area of the pitch we might try using now.

[Frigby Daser]

With very few goals or assists to his name, I can only assume he hasn't been played in a Dan Kemp type role before. Our system so far this season hasn't accommodated that type of player either. I'm by no means writing this guy off before he has kicked a ball - and we may be raving about him tomorrow at 5pm - but he has 6 years of professional football under his belt as an attacking player, with no end product. Let's see whether Russell has pulled something out of the bag.  

Lots of positives here though - https://thebuzzisback.boards.net/thread/407/dan-butterworth-thread?page=1

[Exiled Bob]

I think Butterworth is akin to a poor man's Dan Kemp, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Butterworth and Kilkenny offer options in midfield, so perhaps that's an area of the pitch we might try using now.

Hopefully it's a sign that Kennedy has realised that is where our problem is.

[Riddick]

Hopefully it's a sign that Kennedy has realised that is where our problem is.

I think it was always known. Its the problem of the window closing weeks after the season has started so you often play a handful of games missing pieces. We know from many a previous season that some of your important players dont join until late in the window.

Lets see if it makes much of a difference at the weekend.

[tans]

https://x.com/foday_manneh_/status/1829452161748496825?s=46&t=JFJ6WuyoqR937j03pvTFhQ

Khan’s journo mate saying he had offers from clubs in France, MLS, the EFL Championship, and Saudi. Struggling to believe he had all them offers yet joined a L2 side on

Deadline day.

Course he did

[Peter Venkman]

Course he did

Thats certainly not what a). Kennedy said at the weekend and b). a move to Tranmere suggests.

[tans]

Dan Barden on loan

A gk on loan? He wont be here to sit on the bench surely

[Peter Venkman]

Dan Barden on loan

The expected keeper on loan done.

6 foot 5 and commanding in the area, could push Bycroft for a starting slot and a teammate of Cotterill in the Wales U21 team.

[DV]

Dan Barden on loan

A gk on loan? He wont be here to sit on the bench surely

Which does nothing for Bycroft who is actually our player.

[DV]

Unless of course he’s out the door later

[Peter Venkman]

I thought Butterworth was more of a number 10?

He can play anywhere across midfield and attack, versatile.

[Peter Venkman]

On Daniel Barden.

Arsenal's Under-18 goalkeeper Daniel Barden trialled for Norwich in October 2018 in a 7-0 defeat against Spurs. He was offered a contract in November but the deal wasn't formally announced until 24th January 2019.

Barden signed scholarship terms with Arsenal in 2017. Barden was named on the bench for Arsenal U18s as a schoolboy and made seven appearances at that level, while he was a substitute for both legs of the FA Youth Cup final against Chelsea in 2017/18. The Hale End product also made the bench for the U23s but the continued development of Arthur Okonkwo and the arrival of Karl Hein pushed him further down the pecking order.

On 13th July 2019, it was announced that Barden had joined Isthmian League side Bury Town on a season long loan to gain experience of men's football.

n September 2019, he was called up by Wales Under-19s for a tournament in Denmark. He made his debut in a 2-2 draw with Norway on 9th Septembe r2019.

International call-ups for Tim Krul and Michael McGovern and injury to Aston Oxborough saw Barden make his competitive first team debut for Norwich in the Carabao (League) Cup first round clash at Luton on 5th September 2020 which Norwich lost 3-1 although Barden did not disgrace himself. He then went on to make three further appearances and picked up the man of the match award in City’s FA Cup game against Coventry City where he made seven saves to help the team to a 2-0 victory.  He was then called up to the Wales Under-21 squad for friendlies in March 2021 but had to drop out due to injury. He then signed a new contract with Norwich on 24th March 2021 to keep him at Carrow Road until 2024. He finished the 2020/21 season with four first team appearances to his credit as Norwich won the Championship title.

On 4th June 2021 it was reported by the Daily Record that Barden was Scottish side Livingston's transfer target. This was confirmed on 2nd July with Barden joining the Scottish Premiership side on a season-long loan

On 18th October 2021 it was reported that Barden was undergoing treatment for testicular cancer. He will take a break from football to recover. He said "The initial diagnosis was a real shock for me, but the positive thing is that we've caught it early. The prognosis and next steps have all been positive. I'm optimistic and have a positive mindset. I'm confident that I'll be able to beat it and that I'll be back out there doing what I love soon."

.On 14th December 2022 he joined Maidstone United of the National League on a one month loan. This was extended and he made a total of 14 appearances.

After a long term knee injury in March 2023, he made his return to competitive action on 27th January 2024 when he played for Norwich's Under-21s against Manchester United at Old Trafford. City lost 4-2.

Barden signed a new contract with City at the end of April 2024 to keep him at the club until 2026. He said: "I'm feeling really good. It's been a long journey, but really happy to get the deal done and be here for another two years. I really appreciate everything the club has done for me. It's been a tough few years, but happy to get another two to get back out playing and do what I know I can do."

On 14th July 2024 it was reported that Barden had been training with Forest Green Rovers with a view to a potential loan move to the National League side. Speaking to Gloucestershire Live, Rovers manager Steve Cotteril said: “We have taken Dan Barden on a short-term period with us from Norwich, he is going to come away with us [to a training camp in Germany] so we can get to have a look at Dan as well." Forest Green are in need of another goalkeeping option, with only Jamie Searle and Fiachra Pagel their options in that position currently.

[Hyabb17]

I assume that's us done with the ''incomings''. The adver chap said he met all 3 yesterday.

[Peter Venkman]

I assume that's us done with the ''incomings''. The adver chap said he met all 3 yesterday.

I had heard we are after 1 more midfield option. But that could be dependant on Uwakwe leaving as thats gone tits up now.