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...or agree to sign, or in negotiation, or expected to sign in next week.

http://www.accringtonstanley.co.uk

Yep, same news as we've heard in the press for some time really.

Out of all the names mentioned, only four are contracted players for 09/10 (Miles, Mullin, Mullin and McConville)

Why such delay in putting pen to paper when deals are agreed?

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Why on earth is the manager in negotiations with James Bell, why waste any money on him ? If his name wasn't Bell there wouldn't be any negotiations taking place.

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They would say it's about keeping their options open.

We offered a squad player a new contract in February but he was dithering...so it was withdrawn. He's since left and signed for somebody else. So.... , but at least we know what is needed.

Players seem to think they hold all the cards. However with the numbers looking for a contract has the pendulum swung the other way?

Great to see we play each other on Boxing Day. A return to a good old fashioned derby game at the festive time!

:thankya::thankya::thankya:

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Well, If "the manager is in negotiations with Chris King" then I for one wouldn't know who to believe.....

Having just been on the P.F.A. (sorry,haven't got a link!!) list of transfer listed players about 5 mins ago, a Christopher King of A.S.F.C. is listed on their ( P.F.A.) available players list for free transfer????:confused:

Incidentally, There are quite a few young goalkeepers on their available list, recently released by Premier league clubs. Admit that wages will always be an issue and can the Club still attract these players to come an play at Stanley.??

Quite interesting to read some of the other names listed....Pawel Abbott listed as available free....,probably wants top dollar wages, however somebody will get a bargain there!!:eek:

If Coleman is supposedly looking at bringing in some of the players that the fishy site is listing and the contract negotiations and deals supposedly signed / agreed are to be believed, then maybe, just maybe there is hope that next term won't be the apocolyptic struggle that I've been dreading!!!:o

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Chris King is a free agent - his contract ends/ended this month so he has every right to be listed as a free transfer. But many players would prefer to stay where they are than move somewhere else for little or no difference. But it was stated somewhere (Observer?) about a month ago that the sticking point would be the reduced basic and increased appearance money that he was offered in lieu of having missed 5 months of this season. Without having set the world alight here, and only having the Welsh team on his recent CV he would probably struggle to get a good deal elsewhere - unless he went part time and got a job! Good defender though so I hope he signs.

Pawel Abbott? If you've got a bit of money to throw around he would be worth signing as he does tend to bring a decent price in transfer fees (£125k, £150k and £100k in his last three) so you'd look for a decent half season from him and then hopefully sell him in January. But as Darlo had a reputed £2.9m wage bill last season and he would have been one of the better earners I think that the likes of us wouldn't even pick up the phone! I wouldn't be surprised to see Morecambe start spending a bit though and maybe they'd be looking at him?

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Although King Kenny is going to sign for Dale ,am i right in thinking hes still a stanley player until the end of the month?? if so can't we make him a better offer and try and keep him..just athought:)

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I would love the club to try that - in the wake of recent events - but I would feel that Kenny is a man of his word and if he has said he is going.....

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any news on Jimmy Ryan ?

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according to our local paper today Sammy is "talking" with 2 strikers. We don't know who they are though.

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Maybe that's the negotiation. They want him to play for free!!??

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LT today Procter has agreed deal but not yet signed. Darlington showing interest in Luke Joyce

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looking **** realy no players hav put pen to paper realy untill the end of this june so all players are looking are thats off some one close to the club . the take over could go under before it starts so ff get in there.

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Don't know bout that, Grimps, but I'd expect the first target would be a keeper

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Jimmy Ryan, Phil Edwards, Pete Murphy, Bee Ami, Andy Procter, Bobby Grant and Chris Turner have all agreed deals with the club.


I (and I'm sure a few others) would just like to know why there's such a delay in them actually signing on the dotted line. Is the club letting their contracts run out before beginning new ones or something?

Answers on a postcard...

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Not sure Shaker, but I would think that you are correct..... If new contracts are less - as we have been told - then they will not sign up until they have to. Makes sense to me... :)

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Radio Lancashire reported this afternoon that Procter had signed a new deal today.

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In today's Observer it says that Jay Bell has refused a new contract, THANK GOODNESS

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KARMA sent.:D;)

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For those who think that its all jobs for the lads, well it is one in the eye :) Jay bell could quite easily have been picked more often to ensure he was paid more, but it looks like somebody has had the b**** to stick to their guns... Things are looking up at the moment in my opinion.....

:)

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The thing is with Jay Bell hes an extremely nice guy but after refusing an offer from Accrington what is he going to do now? Tbh i dont think any league sides or even bsp will be after him? Maybe he thinks he will get signed up! He couldnt of been on alot of money this year so it must of been really bad for him to refuse the offer. But oh well, its not a huge loss!:130:

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His dad says, "He’s 20 years of age and wants to be playing first team football."
Good luck to him; I'm a bit more concerned about Leam.

Leam set to quit Accrington Stanley (From Lancashire Telegraph)

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Yeh same here Oggy, looks like the same contract for Chris King! Its a hard contract to take when its based on apperances etc! Especially with Liam having a few injurys! And Richardson is one id really like in the squad next year!!

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The thing is, as a club we cannot afford to pay players to be injured for the majority of the season - that is a hard fact of life at Stanley (Life being the keyword!) Leam and Kingy are good players in my opinion, but did not do a great deal for us last season..

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I just hope that the club have obtained medical opinion on the players' ability to play 30+ games next season before offering them pay-as-you-play deals, rather than merely going off their injuries last season. To lose a player like Leam Richardson would be a massive blow, especially if he goes on to play League football next season for another club.

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ya mean there is other opinions besides erics?:eek:

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That's a good point Shakey, and I hope they do look at career history rather than just last season history. Unfortunately for Leam his career history isn't great neither. In four full seasons with us he has managed 119 games so that gives him an average of 29.75 games and he has pretty much been first choice if available.

I like Leam a lot but we can't afford to carry anyone anymore, for that reason alone Leam would be on my transfer list. And for the same reason Cav.

I can't find any real history on Chris King other than 141 games in 6 years for TNS, but there is no break down as to how many per season - he may not have broke into the team for 3 years and then played 47 games a season for the next 3 years. But just off his performances last year and the fact that he had one injury that kept him for the rest of the season after 27 straight games, I'd like to have ensured we keep him.

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Come on guys let's sort this one out. We'll need every bit of quality next season in order to survive and progress and there's no doubt LR has the quality. And up until last season, his injury record was pretty good.

Surely the new management can find a few £ from down the back of the sofa to improve the terms, if not the principle of the deal a bit? And for Leam's part i hope the paper talk is just brinkmanship and that he'd be prepared to compromise too if the club showed some goodwill.

(i normally only lurk on the forum but i'm really concerned about this one)

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Believed to have been offered a 2 year and significantly better contract at your club. Certainly has not signed for ASFC although contract offered. Would be a big loss but money talks.

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Jimmy Ryan has agreed a new deal with Stanley.

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But he hasn't signed anything and he's been offered less money than last year.

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I would be delighted if you are right.

What evidence have you that we have offered him a contract ?

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Insider know ledge

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Jimmy Ryan has signed a two year contract with Accrington Stanley.

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Great news that Shaker :) Where did you get that from???

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Will be a least one today;)

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That's excellent news! Thanks. :)

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Yippee - Phil, Jimmy & Chris have now signed. Now I can sleep nights !

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Great news at last :):):)


Squad news
Friday 26th Jun 2009

Trio sign new deals
Jimmy Ryan, Phil Edwards and Chris Turner have all put pen to paper on new two year deals this afternoon, ensuring that they will start the season as Accrington Stanley players in 2009/10.

Midfielder Jimmy Ryan joined Stanley last summer following his release from Shrewsbury Town, making 47 appearances and going on to become our leading goalscorer with ten goals, many of them spectaclar strikes from distance. He showed himself as something of a free kick specialist and was many people's player of the season last year.

Defender Phil Edwards was at the heart of our defence in every first team match last season, including all 46 league games, both of our FA Cup fixtures and the Carling Cup and Johnstone's Paint Trophy matches. He has been at the club since October 2005, and was a key member of our Nationwide Conference winning season.

Chris Turner graduated from our youth team, signing a first year pro contract last summer. The winger got his opportunity for a start this January after John Mullin picked up an injury in the warm up, and took his chance to earn his stake for a regular spot in the team.

All three players will now join up with the rest of the squad on Monday morning for the start of pre-season training.



2 Year deals, that is great :) If the worst does come then we may end up getting cash for them.....

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That's fantastic news for the club. It's a real bonus they have all signed two year deals. Things really starting to take shape at the moment. Can someone now provide an updated list of players who are contracted.

I'm assuming a goalkeeper and striker will now be the priority signings.

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I think Mullin, Mullin, Miles, Murphy, McConville, Edwards, Turner, Ryan, Ami, Joyce, Grant, Winnard, Procter and Burton... Must have missed some..

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Praise be.

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Phil Edwards is the best footballer at the club and Jimmy Ryan had a great season last time out. I'm amazed, yet delighted to have kept them.

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Top news! Phil should now be given the captaincy IMO.

Valairian I don't think all those you mention (Proccy for example) have signed on the dotted yet......

.....but maybe this news will encourage them to do so!

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Squad news
Wednesday 17th Jun 2009

Team takes shape for 2009/10
The Accrington Stanley squad is starting to take shape for next season, with John Miles putting pen to paper today and Andrew Procter agreeing a deal to keep him at the club.
Stanley manager John Coleman is currently finalising negotiations with Ian Dunbavin to keep him at the club, at the moment the only registered goalkeeper following the departure of Kenny Arthur to Rochdale.


Hear what you are saying, it does not say he has signed......:):):)

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Brilliant news that these three have signed - let's hope it opens the floodgates for the others who have reportedly agreed their own deals. Things are definately looking rosier :)

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Does anyone know the situation with Rocky's contract??

I've been on holiday and can't find anything on him, has he been released or are the pending the match fixing enquiry.

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According to Jimmy Bell there will be a place at the club for both Rocky and Cav if they are found innocent.
Both will return for pre-season training on Monday.

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Cheers mate, thanks.

Someone always has to spoil it! After all that good news ;-)

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agree its the old one step forward, 2 backword move.:rolleyes:

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Even better news is that Jimmy Ryan turned down a move the Morecambe to stay with us.....lol :D

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If thats for real TM, I can live with that :)

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now that is Good News cheers T.M.:)

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unfortunately gentlemen it is not for real.

don't believe everything you read or hear on Sky Sports News.

"Shrimper" is the editor of the Morecambe Visitor and in this thread you will see where he asked Sammy McIlroy whether Jimmy Ryan was on his radar.

Shrimpsvoices • View topic - Jimmy Ryan

Ryan naturally kept his options open until the last minute hoping for a better offer to come in but obviously it didn't.

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great news, looks like the squad is taking shape slowly but surely.

all we need now is a keeper and a striker :)



have to agree why oh why cav and rocky are STILL on the club radar i do not know

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I just dont know which message board to believe now.............:rolleyes::D:rolleyes:

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Here is a feature on one of our triallists Matty Tipton

Wanted this to be a new thread but could not start one without being made to log on again and told I had failed

Wraggs to Riches | TIPTON HOPEFUL OF LEAGUE RETURN

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sounds like he has some potential, 41 goals in 114 league 2 appearances aint too bad

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Has gone a little downhill since his Macc days though, but did have a good season at Hyde.......:)

Matthew Tipton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

:):)

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worth a punt on, seeing as missed out on Ronaldo.:D

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An attitude that's becoming rarer and rarer in football these days. Good on you, Chris!

Football | News | League 2 | General news | Turner out to repay faith - ITV Sport

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well that does make a refreshing change, well done Chris.

now from a selfish point of view it would be hoped that he can continue his progress and if clubs like Huddersfield, Carlisle and Oldham (rumoured) have been looking at him already you would assume that there is some good money to be made on the lad in the near future. Thank god he's on a two year deal!

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Nice one CT :) Great for somebody to have that attitude and I am sure that the fans will repay him .. :):):wave8::):)

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we have been linked (again) with john newby.
He isnt league 2 standard IMO.
I got that from a Cambrdige supporter who also said we are interested in Andy Parkinson who wouldnt mind a move back to the north west.
again, not really league 2 quality.

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More put pen to paper :):)

Squad news
Friday 3rd Jul 2009

Four more put pen to paper on agreed deals
Four of last season's squad have now made their place at Accrington Stanley official by putting pen to paper on their agreed deals this afternoon. Michael Symes, Andy Procter, Robert Grant and Peter Murphy have all signed their contracts to take their place in the Stanley squad for 2009/10.

Striker Michael Symes spent a month here at Accrington Stanley at the end of last season and has now signed a one year deal following his release by Shrewsbury Town. The 25 year old made seen appearances for us last season, and scored the winning goal at Grimsby back in April. Meanwhile Andy Procter has signed a new two year deal, keeping him at the club until 2012. The 26 year old central midfielder joined Stanley in February 2002 and ha been a key member of the side throughout our rise back into the Football League.

Former youth team players Robert Grant and Peter Murphy have also signed new deals. Winger Grant made his debut as a 16 year old youth team player at MK Dons in May 2007, now 19 and after his first year as a full professional he has signed for a further twelve months. Defender Peter Murphy has put pen to paper on a six month deal after missing most of last season through injury. The 19 year old can play anywhere across the back four and started last season well before a knee injury saw him ruled him out for most of the year.

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And one more :):)

Squad news
Friday 3rd Jul 2009

Leam added to squad
Defender Leam Richardson has also this afternoon signed a new one year deal to keep him at the club next season.

The 29 year old full back signed for Accrington Stanley at the start of our Nationwide Conference winning campaign, making the left back place his own throughout the season.

He has made 130 appearances for the club in his time here, though last year was restricted to 18 appearances due to injury.

Think most of us will be happy about this one :):):)

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Is it a coincidence that now that Eric has gone players are signing ?

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That is a very cynical point of view Jeff :D:D By the way, when did Eric go :confused::confused: :)

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Im guessing today! As im sure it was said at the fans forum that all money had been transfered and the take over to be completed today! :)

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Cheers fc: :):):)

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Just to clarify Valarian, DON said that EW's shareholding is/would be 0%, therefore He has no further 'hold' over the club................when it all goes though that is!

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It is bound to be going through in a couple of days :rolleyes::D:):)

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end of an era ....

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Very happy with how the squad is shaping up. I still can't believe that we've been able to keep Edwards and Ryan. Would like to see Cav added, personally.

What's left on the shopping list then? A 'keeper, two/three defenders and a striker?

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Priority, for me, has to be a keeper who can inspire confidence in his fellow defenders as Kenny did. If Charnock and Kempson come the big need then is that all important goal poacher.

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'big need then is that all important goal poacher.'


The trouble is the good uns (at any level ) cost money and we ain't got it

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Let's see how the triallists get on.

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the biggest need fer me is a good replacement fer kenny.:eek:

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Posted via Mobile Device sitting on a beach in tunisia i can't help but think positive about the club and the coming season ahead. Just one thing though and i know i shouldnt put it on this thread but any news about the new control room we surpost to have befor the start of the season..anyone.

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Mark Hughes set for Stanley. Not that one ..this one

Stanley set for Hughes swoop (From Lancashire Telegraph)

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did anyone see the bit a couple of days where Brent Peters at Bacup Borough is hoping to scupper our potential bid for John Newby?

whether he's worthwhile or not is a different question but it made me laugh nonetheless

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Don't laugh David May turned down the chance to play at Accy and ended up playing for Bacup. Realistically they or just above them is about Newbys level now certainly not Div 2 material.It cant be the money or facilities that attracts them there.

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David May? and that was the season after he won his Champions League medal if I remember rightly. I believe the story went something along the lines of him not wanting to go training as someone of his calibre didn't need it, so Coley bombed him out.

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That may be the story that was put about in the club house, but in an earlier life (circa David Mays poss signing) I remember Coley + other officials waiting for him to come and play in an evening pre season friendly and he didn't turn up. His loss, or did he really need to play again at a lower level than Man U so close to his career pinnacle. Only played a few times at Bacup and you must wonder why.

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Brent Peters, a legend in his own ego :D



Would have been 2 seasons after, he played a season in the football league after leaving Utd.

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Mark Hughes signed for Walsall,anything to get out of that Armytraining camp!!!!

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I'd like to know how he got out of that army camp to go & sign for Walsall - security must be a bit lax :)
But seriously, why do we name these players before they've actually signed - it was on all the placards last night 'Mark Hughes set for Stanley' - what's gonna be on 'em today - 'Oh sorry we made a mistake, he's gone to Walsall'

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It could be a double bluff for the real target!!!!

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Doesn't make things feel any better but:

Northampton Town - Former Cobbler Hughes signs for Walsall

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Oh well - gives the Ultra's an excuse to pen a special verse for him in time for the League Cup match ! :theband::D

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Basham speculation

Accrington Stanley FC - Basham linked with Stanley switch

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We are being linked with more players than Man City at the moment :rolleyes::rolleyes::)

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But ours are a bit cheaper :)

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I find it hard to believe that players are looking to relocate on the kind of money we're offering.

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notice through the link Haggis posted.Stanley are favourites fer relegation, aint gonna happen.:rolleyes:

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i think the league will be a lot tighter this year and I'm gonna have a tenner on the play offs!

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I thought I might have a fiver each way .............

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what? up and down? :rolleyes:

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:)Evening all!! so how many players have we got signed up at the mo,having been away for 2wks im a bit behind on things:)