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Post by Rusholme Ruffian on Jul 2, 2024 22:37:38 GMT 1
Haven't felt this low as a town fan in quite sometime, seeing clubs we are historically well out performing sign our better players on the regular as we barely can put an xi out as we start pre season training. We are now expecting Hurst and Moore to perform a minor miracle putting on the shoulders of one or two kids the task of scoring the goals to try and keep us up. Expect he won't be the last out the door as others have alluded to. Sure, but there are also clubs who historically we were on a similar level to who have gone bust or are competing at a much lower level. Town are 3 leagues above: Chester Darlington Hereford Scarborough Sc***horpe Torquay And 2 above: Southend Yeovil Hartlepool Oldham Rochdale York All of these clubs have played at much higher levels in relatively recent times, and also are based in towns and cities that are generally at least the size of Shrewsbury. And yet now are in non league. Shrewsbury are not
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Post by mrcricket on Jul 2, 2024 22:44:24 GMT 1
Shame about Dan and how it's all been handled but I have a feeling he's not the forward that would be suitable for a Hurst system (who likes a battering ram / juggernaut who holds up the ball for others).
Still Dan worked hard for the team. I'm sad to see him go. Wycombe isn't exactly the world's end and I suspect they will battle with the town in the places in the table.
Its time Hurst and Doig build their own team and identity. Roland you should support that but I'm unsure whether you will.
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Post by chirkshrew on Jul 2, 2024 22:45:44 GMT 1
I agree about Shipley pilch.....looked unfit and lazy at times....but came up with 2/3 banging goals....and might improve more,with a good pre season under Hurst.... he'll be fitter that's for sure!!!
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Post by chirkshrew on Jul 2, 2024 22:47:21 GMT 1
Rolands already supported Hurst..... he's had him back!!!😂🤣👍👍
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Post by Rusholme Ruffian on Jul 2, 2024 23:07:59 GMT 1
Shame about Dan and how it's all been handled but I have a feeling he's not the forward that would be suitable for a Hurst system (who likes a battering ram / juggernaut who holds up the ball for others). Still Dan worked hard for the team. I'm sad to see him go. Wycombe isn't exactly the world's end and I suspect they will battle with the town in the places in the table. Its time Hurst and Doig build their own team and identity. Roland you should support that but I'm unsure whether you will. Think Wycombe will certainly have higher aspirations than town. They've been higher than town in each of the last 6 seasons, and I'm sure will be aiming for promotion. Fairly clear Hurst is very much not seeing that as remotely realistic
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Post by mrcricket on Jul 2, 2024 23:09:58 GMT 1
Reported on Twitter that Wimbledon are interested in Bloxham now.
This could be quite a clear out!
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Post by shrewswolf on Jul 2, 2024 23:22:17 GMT 1
Udoh and Shipley aren’t world beaters by any stretch of the imagination, and the latter in particular has spells of being really bloody annoying. However, in our current predicament I can’t see us being able to improve on them in their respective positions, and as a whole the forthcoming season is only going to go one way it seems.
I’d have thought Udoh was perfect for Hurst, so would love to know his opinion on this all right now. I’d hazard a guess that it’s been even harder than Roland had warned.
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Post by vladimir on Jul 2, 2024 23:31:06 GMT 1
Haven't felt this low as a town fan in quite sometime, seeing clubs we are historically well out performing sign our better players on the regular as we barely can put an xi out as we start pre season training. We are now expecting Hurst and Moore to perform a minor miracle putting on the shoulders of one or two kids the task of scoring the goals to try and keep us up. Expect he won't be the last out the door as others have alluded to. Sure, but there are also clubs who historically we were on a similar level to who have gone bust or are competing at a much lower level. Town are 3 leagues above: Chester Darlington Hereford Scarborough Sc***horpe Torquay And 2 above: Southend Yeovil Hartlepool Oldham Rochdale York All of these clubs have played at much higher levels in relatively recent times, and also are based in towns and cities that are generally at least the size of Shrewsbury. And yet now are in non league. Shrewsbury are not And yet there's others in our league of similar or historically small status now out performing us on an upward trajectory. As I said as a town fan right now I feel low and utterly bewildered as to our current trajectory. From the no the comment after the AGM debacle, the revelations of the finances yet **** all comment from the Chairman, now our longest serving multiple time top scorer is off. The recruitment for this season is way off already, as pointed out we are behind on numbers and quality. Praying we strike lucky on not one but five 18-21 year olds is a massive massive ask. It all feels a mess to me.
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Post by mrcricket on Jul 2, 2024 23:48:44 GMT 1
Lincoln, Northampton, Cambridge, Bristol Rovers, Exeter probably comparable clubs.
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Jul 3, 2024 0:04:35 GMT 1
Shame about Dan and how it's all been handled but I have a feeling he's not the forward that would be suitable for a Hurst system (who likes a battering ram / juggernaut who holds up the ball for others). Still Dan worked hard for the team. I'm sad to see him go. Wycombe isn't exactly the world's end and I suspect they will battle with the town in the places in the table. Its time Hurst and Doig build their own team and identity. Roland you should support that but I'm unsure whether you will. Think Wycombe will certainly have higher aspirations than town. They've been higher than town in each of the last 6 seasons, and I'm sure will be aiming for promotion. Fairly clear Hurst is very much not seeing that as remotely realistic Possibly but they havnt got out of the same division that we are also in. And for the majority of last season until the last few weeks were dogging around very close to us.
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Post by greeny on Jul 3, 2024 0:19:46 GMT 1
The low numbers in the squad is a huge concern. Need a lot through the door soon as pre season will tick away quickly.
Pierre and Toto emphasised the benefit of a proper Paul Hurst pre season when they signed. We can’t afford to be off it fitness wise this season.
Price can’t be joining if they’re not putting him through his paces over the next few weeks. This is where the recruitment team get to show they’re worth their wages… .
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Post by ProudSalopian on Jul 3, 2024 6:18:58 GMT 1
Think Wycombe will certainly have higher aspirations than town. They've been higher than town in each of the last 6 seasons, and I'm sure will be aiming for promotion. Fairly clear Hurst is very much not seeing that as remotely realistic Possibly but they havnt got out of the same division that we are also in. And for the majority of last season until the last few weeks were dogging around very close to us. Wycombe were in the Championship in 20/21, since then their lowest finish in L1 was 10th (last season, finishing 17 points ahead of us). Historically I would class them as smaller side than us but they have financial backing and can afford to cherry pick our best players
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Post by secretshrew on Jul 3, 2024 7:01:22 GMT 1
My take is that we’ve lost our biggest goal scoring threat in a team that has struggled for goals with our last 3 mangers. Udoh earned a bigger wage packet and good luck to him.
We desperately need 3 new strikers.
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Post by BlueAndAmber50 on Jul 3, 2024 7:10:32 GMT 1
Without a quick injection of investment, we will be relegated.
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Post by ssshrew on Jul 3, 2024 7:39:25 GMT 1
Sad thing is that we haven’t sold him - he’s gone for free.
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Post by Feedo Gnasher on Jul 3, 2024 7:40:15 GMT 1
The low numbers in the squad is a huge concern. Need a lot through the door soon as pre season will tick away quickly. Pierre and Toto emphasised the benefit of a proper Paul Hurst pre season when they signed. We can’t afford to be off it fitness wise this season. Price can’t be joining if they’re not putting him through his paces over the next few weeks. This is where the recruitment team get to show they’re worth their wages… . Price no chance, considering he was coming back from a major operation and had to prove his fitness it shows how unmotivated he was that he was spending every spare day in the boozer. He can give it all the talk about loving his home town club but actions speak louder than words. But it’s alright because Nolan will be the next of the old guard back through the door…
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Post by Feedo Gnasher on Jul 3, 2024 7:43:01 GMT 1
On Udoh, just look at how few games we’ve won in the last few seasons and how many of them he scored in, has been our best striker for a while. Poor bloke coming back from a season out injured was forced to play almost every minute last year such was the desperation and reliance on him.
I can’t even pretend to be bitter, or claim that he wasn’t that good or that we won’t miss him, it’s the biggest loss out of any of the players in my opinion. Good luck Daniel.
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Post by Exkeeper on Jul 3, 2024 8:37:27 GMT 1
Sad thing is that we haven’t sold him - he’s gone for free. Most of us were more than a little surprised when Cotterill retained him and offered him his last contract. He justified that but I still believe that we can get someone more suited to a Hurst formation.
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Post by Exkeeper on Jul 3, 2024 8:44:46 GMT 1
The low numbers in the squad is a huge concern. Need a lot through the door soon as pre season will tick away quickly. Pierre and Toto emphasised the benefit of a proper Paul Hurst pre season when they signed. We can’t afford to be off it fitness wise this season. Price can’t be joining if they’re not putting him through his paces over the next few weeks. This is where the recruitment team get to show they’re worth their wages… . Price no chance, considering he was coming back from a major operation and had to prove his fitness it shows how unmotivated he was that he was spending every spare day in the boozer. He can give it all the talk about loving his home town club but actions speak louder than words. But it’s alright because Nolan will be the next of the old guard back through the door… A fully fit, injury free and motivated Jon Nolan could probably do a decent job at this level. Doug could get him fit and Hurst could motivate him. My only concern is would he be over his injuries.
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Post by chirkshrew on Jul 3, 2024 9:08:57 GMT 1
Woodsy signed for Exeter
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Post by gtismygod on Jul 3, 2024 9:28:10 GMT 1
Price no chance, considering he was coming back from a major operation and had to prove his fitness it shows how unmotivated he was that he was spending every spare day in the boozer. He can give it all the talk about loving his home town club but actions speak louder than words. But it’s alright because Nolan will be the next of the old guard back through the door… A fully fit, injury free and motivated Jon Nolan could probably do a decent job at this level. Doug could get him fit and Hurst could motivate him. My only concern is would he be over his injuries. He’s 32 and just been released by a team in the 7th tier. If we sign Nolan we may as well give up.
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Post by thesensationaljt on Jul 3, 2024 9:29:21 GMT 1
Not too bothered about Woods. He isn't the player he was. I'm just praying that a team in our league takes on Joey Barton as manager.
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Post by Feedo Gnasher on Jul 3, 2024 9:39:54 GMT 1
A fully fit, injury free and motivated Jon Nolan could probably do a decent job at this level. Doug could get him fit and Hurst could motivate him. My only concern is would he be over his injuries. He’s 32 and just been released by a team in the 7th tier. If we sign Nolan we may as well give up. Be prepared to give up is all I’d say.
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Post by Pilch on Jul 3, 2024 9:55:51 GMT 1
Bowman averaged 5 goals a season for us , maybe we could double his wage with a new contract instead 😝
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Post by hectord0g137 on Jul 3, 2024 10:14:04 GMT 1
I am looking for the positives for the future of our club based on comments from the posts on B&A. For me I have come to the conclusion that in a few seasons I could be watching the Shrews at the mighty Brimscombe and Thrup. A positive indeed just a small walk to the ground.
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Post by pughywasfree on Jul 3, 2024 10:21:47 GMT 1
The low numbers in the squad is a huge concern. Need a lot through the door soon as pre season will tick away quickly. Pierre and Toto emphasised the benefit of a proper Paul Hurst pre season when they signed. We can’t afford to be off it fitness wise this season. Price can’t be joining if they’re not putting him through his paces over the next few weeks. This is where the recruitment team get to show they’re worth their wages… . Price no chance, considering he was coming back from a major operation and had to prove his fitness it shows how unmotivated he was that he was spending every spare day in the boozer. He can give it all the talk about loving his home town club but actions speak louder than words. But it’s alright because Nolan will be the next of the old guard back through the door… Where has that come from?
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Post by pughywasfree on Jul 3, 2024 10:25:36 GMT 1
I am looking for the positives for the future of our club based on comments from the posts on B&A. For me I have come to the conclusion that in a few seasons I could be watching the Shrews at the mighty Brimscombe and Thrup. A positive indeed just a small walk to the ground. I'm hoping for a season of scraping through on a low budget to put us in better state financially and ensuring all revenue streams are maximised. Most clubs lost big during the last set of accounts so we just need to ensure we handle it better than most.
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Post by secretshrew on Jul 3, 2024 10:41:04 GMT 1
A positive is that spending money doesn’t always equal success otherwise we may as well as give up watching football! Yes it helps but fitness, cohesion and team spirit also play a massive part.
I can guarantee that not all the teams spending will do well.
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Post by Feedo Gnasher on Jul 3, 2024 10:48:41 GMT 1
I am looking for the positives for the future of our club based on comments from the posts on B&A. For me I have come to the conclusion that in a few seasons I could be watching the Shrews at the mighty Brimscombe and Thrup. A positive indeed just a small walk to the ground. I'm hoping for a season of scraping through on a low budget to put us in better state financially and ensuring all revenue streams are maximised. Most clubs lost big during the last set of accounts so we just need to ensure we handle it better than most. The problem with that is revenue streams won’t be maximised if the long suffering fans get further drawn into a state of depression, despair and disillusionment. I think it’s going to take an absolute miracle to make this season a good one in any shape or form.
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Post by trueblue89 on Jul 3, 2024 10:52:23 GMT 1
Rumours that offers to be made for Jordan Shipley from Big spenders Birmingham and Mansfield wanting to compete.
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