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If the choice is not playing (because nobody can afford you) or reducing your demands to match what monies are available, that may change things ........

Which was really the point that Beatts made in the recent interview, wasn't it?

Demand £XXXXX and not play, or accept £XXX and play ........ No brainer (?)

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Agree, F19, Jacobson would be an asset if his performances from his previous stay at Stanley are anything to go by. Cultured left foot. Wonder if he could play midfield?
Looking forward to the pre-seasons and trials already.

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Me too exile,it's a part of the season I enjoy

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Odejayi gone to Tranmere!

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Bury have signed Kelvin Etuhu wonder what they are paying him.

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Tom Smyth
http://www.footballconference.co.uk/...?news_id=12813

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Both Tom Smyth and Andy Owens looked half decent prospects when I saw them play for us. Unfortunately they happened to be in our playoff chasing squad so their chances where very limited.

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Was speaking to a Shrews fan yesterday, he was surprised they had let him go, apparently the victim of a wholesale clearout. He would have kept Joe, said he played consistently well in a poorly-performing team.

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Happy with this one :)


Bowerman Seals 12 Month Deal - Accrington Stanley FC

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Got to say I'm suprised myself - wouldn't have kept him based on his performances last season.

Still - I didn't rate Symes until he'd had a fair few games with us and then he was unstoppable!

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I always thought he showed a lot of potential as a goalscorer but needed to work harder and get more involved. Let's hope he can repay JB's faith.

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I agree, I look at it this way,If Beats says hes the best finisher at the club, That will do fer me, as Beats weren't a bad finisher himself.;)

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They would make a good front line.... :)

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And there's more ...................... Liddle's signed up for another year, g'lad Billy :)

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Very happy with all the signings thus far, and well done to Mr. Beattie for inspiring the lads.

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Team profiles had Lidds picture included before signing announcement which leaves me wondering whether my particular favourite, Nicky Hunt, is on board for the coming season ? Be good if someone on the inside, like Mr T perhaps, could tell us who has be offered but yet to sign.

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Just trawled back through this thread & there's a post that says Nicky Hunt is still in contract for another season

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On a 2yr :)

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Looks like with the confirmed signings so far we could do with:

goalkeeper
central midfielder - someone with a physical presence and can pass
another winger - either side
striker

This far out from the season starting, and compared to previous years, looks like we are in a pretty strong position. Has preseason training started yet?

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Joe Jacobson signed for Wycombe / Stanley reserves!!

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Is it me or is the Liverpool connection dwindling?.
Team use to be based around them,and it seems to be changing now.

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I like the fact that we're keeping a lot of last year's squad - they won't need to spend the first fortnight of pre-season learning one another's names this time.

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If only it was as easy to shake off Davo:rolleyes:

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Strange one that exile,on his day he will do a job for you.

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He was spotted hitch-hiking to Sligo !!!

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At least the club have saved on interpreters

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7th July.

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Good to hear Marcus Carver has signed for another 12 months. Lets hope he can make the breakthrough

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I have been told we have invited Stephen O'Donnell to training when it re-commences.
Can Mr.T confirm if that is true?

I got that info from a Dundee fan earlier today, reckons he is a top player if he can regain his fitness.

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Check out his stats davo, seems very injury prone? 30 yrs old only 143 apps?:eek:

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Agree, Cashers, if Wikipedia is to be believed. Seems like he's been a very unlucky lad with injuries. But this is the time of year to see what folk can do, so would be interested to see him in a 'psf'.

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Agree, me also Even those though can be a bit misleading? After watching Danny Webber in last seasons, i thought he would rip Div2 to bits. shame it never happened.;)

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They won't be out of work for long, they'll soon be needed in Sligo.:)

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Doesn't need Mr T to answer, the same answer will apply to all football clubs.

" The club will not discuss trialists " ;)

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Wasn't there a doctor once got struck off for having his finger on a pulse in an exotic location?

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It's bookies they'll need not interpreters !!!!!!

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The joys of working nationwide


Do the players re-commence training next week?

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Bavo is leaving Stanley after 8yrs at the club !! Good luck Ian and thankyou for some great memories :)

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http://accringtonstanley.co.uk/2014/...n-leaves-club/

Wish him all the best - had some great performances in a Stanley shirt.

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I'm very sad to see this - Bavs has been a great servant of the club, under-appreciated by many imho. I hope "mutual consent" means there's a plan B in place .....

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Just read Adam Buxton on trial at Hibs played first half in a friendly.

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All the best Bavs always had time for a chat I think his leaving was on the cards after last year we will have to bring somebody in I am sure James must have someone in mind.

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Not really a surprise after the happenings last season - just glad that the situation is sorted in time for Beatts to bring someone in & with time to get whoever it is settled before the season starts.
Good luck to Bavs wherever he ends up & thanks for the memories

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Did we show an interest?
New Chester FC signing Chris Iwelumo speaks to ChesterFC.com

Great signing for Chester

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Good signing fer em, a good pro.

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Just like to wish Bavs good luck and to say thanks for his sterling work at Stanley. He wasn't always first choice but stepped in many times when loanees got injured or were called back to their parent clubs and he always did well for us. He had a great relationship with the Clayton enders too. Thanks and good luck Bavs.
I wonder if there is any chance of loaning Betts for another year???
He was brilliant last season and he will make it big time in my opinion but another year with us will be excellent experience for him.

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found a Fulham FC site on the web - but did not find Betts listed as a squad member, just 3 other keepers. I wonder - - - - - - ?

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Certainly hope Betts can be aquired fer another season.

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He's in the U21's section - Marcus Bettinelli | Fulham Football Club

He signed a two-year contract extension in January so he won't be leaving the club this summer. If we could get him on loan again it would be fantastic. Realistically I'd expect Fulham to send him to a club in League One, but if FFC were impressed with our impact on the development of the player then there may be a chance of a return.

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thanks for that Shaker - dash of cold water on the hopes saves much disappointment later !

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Brett Ormerod seen at training. Could the prodigal son be about to return home? :)

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pic,s of first day training here KIPAX Sport and Action Photography

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Anybody recognise the keeper in the photos and I don,t mean Dawbs the one with the tache.

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Cameron Belford. :):):):) Getting a good feeling about this squad.

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You'll feel even better tonight...Rhino!!!!

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Laurence Wilson gone back to Morecambe


Bentley Adds Wilson

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Wish him all the best, dependable defender,did a good job fer us when he played.:)

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Won't happen though - he just signed for Forest Green

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another ex-league player on mega money at forest green

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Can't blame him, take the money why you can at his age

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Looks like Iain Turner could now be the favourite to be our new number 1 ??

Anyone know how bad Dawber's injury is?? We could also need a new number 2.

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Talking to his Mum and Dad on Saturday. His knee injury is not as bad as feared at first,he is likely to be out for about three weeks.

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I hope the lad recovers quickly,as they say a week is a long time in football and in league two it's more about points than developing players,would hate for him to go back down the pecking order

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Glad to hear Mr Dawber's injury is not as bad as first feared. When I saw it 'live' (from distance) I thought there'd been a collision with the Rovers' lad who scored but the video suggested he twisted his knee trying to recover the situation.

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Need to get loaned out hes not L/2 standard yet and B/Burn game proved it imho

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Can't agree mab.
He's obviously been schooled (at utd etc..),the modern way of goalkeeping.
You become a sweeper,so you have to be comfortable with the ball at your feet,can pass it,throw it and quick over the ground.
He's a decent shot stopper too, the only thing he needs to work on his catching/punching crosses which will come with experience (he not scared to come for balls).
I have seen loads of keepers at his age (a lot playing top level) and he's just as good if not better at the same age.
It's league experience he needs,not counties football.
I do get frustrated at your typical league two keepers,get the ball,push your defence upto the half way line and boot it!
For all the people who criticised him,get rovers tv and watch the full match,you will get what I am saying.

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The modern way of goalkeeping! What a load of rubbish. The only thing a goalie needs to do is keep the ball out of the net! Anything else is a bonus. Did you not see Ian Turner's goal for Preston when he hoofed it down the pitch? Give me that anytime over a dodgy outfield sweeper/goalie.

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The modern way is just B.S.imho, But as far as just keeping ball out of net,cannot agree at all, Bavs was always a damn good shot stopper, but to me the rest of his game was abysmal.:eek: if thats case then the pressure yer placed under creates more chances fer opposition, plus dont inspire the defenders.

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OK, agreed. I was overstating the case. However, to play like Manuel Neuer you have to have the skills of a Mats Hummels and Philipp Lahm in front of you. Our defenders often react like rabbits in the headlights when closed down and put the goalie under severe pressure. That's Div2 though.

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To be fair Cashy you make me smile !!,think we should return to knocking our leather studs in with an hammer !!.

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Perhaps we should return to decent studs? this modern crap makes em slip like hell.;):D

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See Bavs is playing for Wrexham tonight!

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He'll feel at home, they reckon scousers are only Welshmen with their brains kicked out. Or is it the other way round?

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Stockdale has left Fulham yesterday.

I reckob betts could be 2nd choice this season at cottage, maybe even 1st.

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[/QUOTE] James says he,s going to sign 3 or 4 players from what he has got my view is Turner and Mustoe will probaly get the nod thoughts on the others anybody.

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Reckon mostly loans,given our financial status? would like Mustoe no doubt.possibly Wort if he shows enough.:)

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Reckon 1st aint that far off the mark.

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Tom Lees signs for Sheffield Wednesday 3 year contract.

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On fishy site now, we've signed Luke Simpson on an initial 6 month deal - welcome aboard :)

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Welcome Luke,apart from 1 rick on friday,thought he had a good game.:)

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Well maybe JB has his eye on a loan signing...........?

Cisak anyone? ;)

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You're not the first person to mention the idea of getting Cisak back on loan in the last few days Smudgie, wonder if there's anything in it - I for one certainly wouldn't say no to the possibility??? Time will tell I suppose

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Welcome young Luke was very vocal on Friday against Chorley like to see that in a goalie only young time will tell, would like to see an option as well in the goals Cisak who knows, he,s probaly 3rd choice now at Burnley.

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Wouldn't mind Cisak back at all, Trouble is Burnley are so sodding tight it would probably cost too much.:eek:

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Could we offer pay his bus fare, Cashey?

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Don't think there's enough left in the kitty......Can't he hitch-hike?

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Welcome :)

http://accringtonstanley.co.uk/2014/...signs-stanley/

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More good news.:)

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Squad nos now on fishy site & I see Mr. Beattie still has his no. 21, also still no number 1
given out so reckon James has a loanee up his sleeve for that position

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Also, of the three lads signed from the youth squad, only Goulding and Jenkins are included. What happened to the third lad, Greaves, I think ?

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Young greaves has been offered and accepted a 4 (FOUR) year all expenses paid scholarship to study and play in New York!! Tough choice!!;)

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Cracking opportunity ! Best of luck to 'im

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Hear hear good luck young man also glad to see Beattie with a squad number maybe now he,s got his badges might put himself on the bench a bit. Also must be another keeper coming in for no,1 shirt.

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I reckon J.B. playing occasionally or as n impact sub would be more beneficial than Mr Ormerod, who to me by taking so long to decide is waiting to see if a better offer comes along.:rolleyes:

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Given the turmoil at Blackpool maybe Mr. Ormerod is weighing up which of the five unfilled spots he could take on.:rolleyes:

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It's a poor state of affairs when people can't sell the benefits of living and working in Accrington over New York.:D

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Team to date, can you assist by correcting any errors cheers

22 Andrew Dawber (1 year)

12 Luke Simpson (6 month)

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20 Liam Goulding(6 month)

2 Adam Buxton(1 year)

3 Michael Liddle(1 year)

5 Tom Aldred(1 year)

6 Dean Winnard(2 year)

25 Rob Atkinson(1 year)

16 Nicky Hunt(1 year)

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4 Luke Joyce(1 year)

7 Shay McCartan(1 year)

8 Josh Windass(2 year)

10 Will Hatfield(1 year)

15 Piero Mingoia(1 year)

18 Connor Martin(6 month)

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21 James Beattie(1 year)

11 Kal Naismith(1 year)

44 George Bowerman(1 year)

14 Marcus Carver(1 year)

9 James Gray(2 year)

17 James Jenkins(6 month)

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Im of the opinion we are desperatly short of real quality in midfield.
Cant believe we are going into another season with Joyce as 1st choice in central midfield.
He has been given plenty of time to prove himself.