Adver News: Trialists' identities emerge

[News Monkey]

Trialists' identities emerge
           
           


  THE identities of the trialists currently training with Swindon Town are rapidly coming to light.

           

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[manc_red]

I know it's only a trial, etc etc, and whilst it is somewhat ridiculous to pass judgment on a player without having ever seem him play, the general level of the players that we're looking at has got to be a little bit worrying.

Yes there's a minute chance that you might find an Austin, but there's usually a reason why a player gets released from Macclesfield or hasn't found a club higher up the pyramid than Banbury.

[Batch]

Agreed, one or two are worth a try though - which is all we've signed. If that becomes 4 or 5 then I'll be more worried as I would have thought it too risky to pad the squad with so many question mark players.

As DRS pointed out yesterday we currently have a fair bit of experience on the books. I'm still seeing gaps in the spine of the team myself - centre back, centre midfield ( and wide players).

The worry is some of the experience will be off.

But as BR (Flashh') said, its only June. We'll see over the next week or three if Jed's twittering of 'expecting us to compete for promotion' was honest or if he's full of shit.

[DRS]

I really dont get the panic thouh tbh.If we sign these lot then lets worry but we have always gone this route with trialists,was there this much uproar with attiku kerouche commazi for example

[BruceChatwin]

I have no problem trying to pick up decent players from the non-league, in fact I think it's an excellent model, assuming you select appropriate players, for a club like ours, but running the rule over players from Banbury has the ring of convenience about it rather than the concerted effort of scouting the non-league far and wide for gems.

[Peter Venkman]

I really dont get the panic thouh tbh.If we sign these lot then lets worry but we have always gone this route with trialists,was there this much uproar with attiku kerouche commazi for example

No there wasn't as much of an uproar because many Swindon fans thought Paolo was a better talent spotter than KMac.

Turns out Paolo signed more than his fair share of duffers, I hope KMac signs better quality long term signings that we dont sign on 2 or 3 year contract then release them paying them up after a few months potentially ruining the club and using up vast amounts of the playing budget for the season.

I think 3 or 4 good quality signings and we will be set up well for the season.

[Paolo69]

I have no problem trying to pick up decent players from the non-league, in fact I think it's an excellent model, assuming you select appropriate players, for a club like ours, but running the rule over players from Banbury has the ring of convenience about it rather than the concerted effort of scouting the non-league far and wide for gems.

Yes its convenient but wouldn't Jed be a bit stupid not letting KMac have a look at 3 of Banbury's better players (assuming they are)?

They're on trial which means that's all we're doing - looking! If Kmac thinks they're worth a punt then maybe one or two may sign but I'll be amazed/worried if it's all 3. If a Banbury player turns out to be the next Charlie Austin we'd be pretty fucked up with Jed for having missed out on him I know.

[Peter Venkman]

Also......who is saying we are actually signing these players? maybe Jed is saying to some of the better players there to come along and experience pre season training at a league club to get them fitter for Banbury next season as a thank you to them for playing well for Banbury last year, just a thought.

[dagrumpymunki]

We, and pretty much every club up to the Championship, give trials to 20+ players of this sort every summer.

Simone Matterazi came on trail from FC Zagarolo (AFC Wimbledon look like AC Milan in comparison) last season and I don't remember that being a sign that we were scrapping the bottom of the barrel.

[Simon Pieman]

We, and pretty much every club up to the Championship, give trials to 20+ players of this sort every summer.

Simone Matterazi came on trail from FC Zagarolo (AFC Wimbledon look like AC Milan in comparison) last season and I don't remember that being a sign that we were scrapping the bottom of the barrel.

Thank fuck someone has put it in perspective.

[Arriba]

We, and pretty much every club up to the Championship, give trials to 20+ players of this sort every summer.

Simone Matterazi came on trail from FC Zagarolo (AFC Wimbledon look like AC Milan in comparison) last season and I don't remember that being a sign that we were scrapping the bottom of the barrel.

20+?  Don't think so.
The apparent low standard of trialist wouldn't matter if it was coupled with other signings of quality. As of yet that ain't happening though.
Time will tell of course but we can only make judgements on what is happening currently

[random_five]

20+?  Don't think so.
The apparent low standard of trialist wouldn't matter if it was coupled with other signings of quality. As of yet that ain't happening though.
Time will tell of course but we can only make judgements on what is happening currently

Agreed - And add to that the fact we've lost several proven L1 standard players..

[Paolo69]

The apparent low standard of trialist wouldn't matter if it was coupled with other signings of quality. As of yet that ain't happening though.
Time will tell of course but we can only make judgements on what is happening currently

Trialists are rarely of a high standard - especially at league one level. That's why they are "on trial". I don't think this year is any different in that respect.

Until we've seen the new signings play I'll reserve judgement on their "quality" too.

[Tails]

But neither of you have seen the new signings play so you dont know how good they are, nor do you have any idea of the potential they have with a coach who seems to have quite a knack of bringing through younger players through.

[Reg Smeeton]

Trialists are rarely of a high standard - especially at league one level. That's why they are "on trial". I don't think this year is any different in that respect.

Until we've seen the new signings play I'll reserve judgement on their "quality" too.

All we can do...the Board, (and I include Power in this although apparently not yet on the Board), have set out their strategy...it's obviously going to be in their interests, that some of these lads become marketable, so let's hope KMac is up to the job.

Oh and judgement should be reserved for about 25/30 games, not just a handful.