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Post by secretshrew on Jun 30, 2022 13:55:07 GMT 1
Looks like he was looking at staying by looking at his IG account which he signed off saying ‘see you all next season hopefully’
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Post by filmcrewshrew1 on Jun 30, 2022 13:56:37 GMT 1
Pompey fans are less than pleased, yet again. Saying how can they not attract AOB over a club with average crowds of 5k. its amusing but does make a refreshing change from our window last summer.
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Post by frankwellshrews on Jun 30, 2022 14:01:49 GMT 1
Pompey fans are less than pleased, yet again. Saying how can they not attract AOB over a club with average crowds of 5k. its amusing but does make a refreshing change from our window last summer. Wonder if he's taken a look at what SC is doing and decided we look a better bet? Very encouraging sign if Pompey really were after him.
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Post by secretshrew on Jun 30, 2022 14:02:41 GMT 1
Do we think Roland is splashing the cash in one last attempt to get promoted either via play offs or somewhat unrealistically automatics? Maybe that’s why we’re able to sign proven league 1 player’s?
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Post by frankwellshrews on Jun 30, 2022 14:05:01 GMT 1
Do we think Roland is splashing the cash in one last attempt to get promoted either via play offs or somewhat unrealistically automatics? Maybe that’s why we’re able to sign proven league 1 player’s? Aside from Shipley, have we actually paid a fee for any of these players? Pre this week we had a very small squad too, lot of room in the budget. I don't think we're at "splash the cash" level yet, nor are we at "speculate about promotion" either. Definitely looks to be a stronger squad than last season already though.
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Post by secretshrew on Jun 30, 2022 14:07:48 GMT 1
Do we think Roland is splashing the cash in one last attempt to get promoted either via play offs or somewhat unrealistically automatics? Maybe that’s why we’re able to sign proven league 1 player’s? Aside from Shipley, have we actually paid a fee for any of these players? Pre this week we had a very small squad too, lot of room in the budget. I don't think we're at "splash the cash" level yet, nor are we at "speculate about promotion" either. Definitely looks to be a stronger squad than last season already though. Sure, I agree. I meant more in terms of paying good wages & thus being able to attract better players (on paper anyway)?
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Post by sheltonsalopian on Jun 30, 2022 14:10:20 GMT 1
Aside from Shipley, have we actually paid a fee for any of these players? Pre this week we had a very small squad too, lot of room in the budget. I don't think we're at "splash the cash" level yet, nor are we at "speculate about promotion" either. Definitely looks to be a stronger squad than last season already though. Sure, I agree. I meant more in terms of paying good wages & thus being able to attract better players (on paper anyway)? As much as I have my gripes about SC I think the players were attracting are down to having him as the manager, been around the game a long time and probably commands a lot of respect, especially at this level.
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Post by darkshrew on Jun 30, 2022 14:14:27 GMT 1
Thought the same - pessimism is part and parcel of following the Town
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Post by chirkshrew on Jun 30, 2022 14:17:54 GMT 1
Think it's been building up over the last 2 seasons tbh.saving it up for a good go at it this season---- and the last season of Steves contract.we'll see what happens, but already looks a lot stronger squad than the last 2 seasons👍👍😁
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Post by staffordshrew on Jun 30, 2022 14:18:15 GMT 1
Do we think Roland is splashing the cash in one last attempt to get promoted either via play offs or somewhat unrealistically automatics? Maybe that’s why we’re able to sign proven league 1 player’s? More a case of a well run club with sound finances, a chairman who backs good recruitment and management people and a number of players already signed who make us look like a team on the up. Look at who we have let go who many considered pretty good, and who we've replaced them with. Shrewsbury Town has a certain momentum of improvement going for it and, I think, prospective players can sense that.
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Post by FloreatShrew on Jun 30, 2022 14:34:07 GMT 1
Do we think Roland is splashing the cash in one last attempt to get promoted either via play offs or somewhat unrealistically automatics? Maybe that’s why we’re able to sign proven league 1 player’s? 100 percent yes
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Post by chirkshrew on Jun 30, 2022 14:36:05 GMT 1
Oh dear!!! this signing is causing meltdown on the 'Pompey boards'--- oh dear how sad never mind!!!😁😁😲
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Post by harboroughshrew on Jun 30, 2022 14:40:12 GMT 1
I was disappointed to see he has never played for Coventry but at least he must have played against them a few times. And of course he will have to put the horse training on one side to concentrate on his football. But, joking aside, this looks a really good signing for us and is further evidence of the strong squad that SC and his team are now assembling. He may well have turned down a better financial offer from Pompey to join us and, if true, that tells us he values game time and thinks he can develop more as a player with us. Welcome Aiden - I am looking forward to seeing you create and score a fair few goals next season.
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Post by staffordshrew on Jun 30, 2022 14:40:53 GMT 1
Oh dear!!! this signing is causing meltdown on the 'Pompey boards'--- oh dear how sad never mind!!!😁😁😲 It could have been worse, he might have been a Wrexham "statement" signing. Last season their signings were on the up, but that damp squib appears to have fizzled out.
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Post by staffordshrew on Jun 30, 2022 14:44:30 GMT 1
I was disappointed to see he has never played for Coventry but at least he must have played against them a few times. And of course he will have to put the horse training on one side to concentrate on his football. But, joking aside, this looks a really good signing for us and is further evidence of the strong squad that SC and his team are now assembling. He may well have turned down a better financial offer from Pompey to join us and, if true, that tells us he values game time and thinks he can develop more as a player with us. Welcome Aiden - I am looking forward to seeing you create and score a fair few goals next season. Horse training? If he moves to Shropshire he's heading right into a world of horse training within easy reach as soon as practice sessions finish.
He's a busy boy "Aidan O'Brien aiming to win back-to-back Belmont Derby titles with Stone Age heading to USA instead of Sandown"
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Post by South Stand Salopian on Jun 30, 2022 14:51:31 GMT 1
Pompey fan on their forum:
So O Brien rejects us and signs for the mighty Shrewsbury. Obviously we are unwilling to compete with Shrewsbury on player wages.
This again is a utter disgrace.
If there was any proof further happy clappers that things are terribly wrong at this club, this is evidence of it. No positive spin can be put on this.
Get them all out of our club now.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2022 15:08:42 GMT 1
Another signing out of the blue....exciting times and it's not yet July!
Such a contrast to this time last year.
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Post by ssshrew on Jun 30, 2022 15:11:59 GMT 1
Reading some of the Pompey comments it looks as if they felt he was being messed about by the manager. So it could be that he went for security first. Maybe we offered him a longer contract? Some also felt he would only be a squad player with them.
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Post by thesensationaljt on Jun 30, 2022 15:42:04 GMT 1
Massive, massive Shrewsbury......
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2022 15:49:14 GMT 1
We will be beating the likes of Portsmouth
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Post by block17nick on Jun 30, 2022 15:59:56 GMT 1
Another great signing, keep them coming Steve. Excited about next season.
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Post by martinshrew on Jun 30, 2022 16:12:34 GMT 1
Has this signing been approved by Proud Salopians? Yeah, let's mock our LGBT supporters' group for daring to make their views known, show 'em what we're really made of, eh? Have a feckin word with yourself, you're embarrassing. Pretty sure he was making light of the situation, but you've decided to stoke it up again. Having a laugh is off the table now.
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Jun 30, 2022 16:15:15 GMT 1
Stats don't look great on paper, but that means naff all as a striker at this club. We've ruined plenty who had great records before coming here. Dunno. 1 goal in 3 isnt bad, lot of decent strikers not as prolific. Let's wait and see what else he brings to the team.
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Post by venceremos on Jun 30, 2022 16:15:57 GMT 1
Around 40% of his league appearances have been in the Championship and, even if not always starting, he's been part of a Championship squad in 6 out of the last 10 seasons.
On paper that's another very good signing.
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Jun 30, 2022 16:17:07 GMT 1
My thoughts too. Still if it does turn out to be then at least weve got a replacement in BEFORE we sell, that's an improvement on our usual dealings.
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Post by venceremos on Jun 30, 2022 16:17:17 GMT 1
Yeah, let's mock our LGBT supporters' group for daring to make their views known, show 'em what we're really made of, eh? Have a feckin word with yourself, you're embarrassing. Pretty sure he was making light of the situation, but you've decided to stoke it up again. Having a laugh is off the table now. Perhaps I didn't find it funny.
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Post by chameleon on Jun 30, 2022 16:31:59 GMT 1
My thoughts too. Still if it does turn out to be then at least weve got a replacement in BEFORE we sell, that's an improvement on our usual dealings. Yes would certainly agree with this.
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Post by Valerioch on Jun 30, 2022 16:32:03 GMT 1
Pretty sure he was making light of the situation, but you've decided to stoke it up again. Having a laugh is off the table now. Perhaps I didn't find it funny. Perhaps others did, judging by the likes it's got
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Post by venceremos on Jun 30, 2022 16:36:38 GMT 1
Perhaps I didn't find it funny. Perhaps others did, judging by the likes it's got Same number as mine, which only goes to show a sense of humour can be as divisive as anything else.
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Post by chirkshrew on Jun 30, 2022 16:47:48 GMT 1
....and slumberland fans now saying 'he's no good, cos he's just signed for little shrewsbury'--- ah well, better take there word for it then!!!🙈🙈🙈🙄🙄
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