TUFC best XI. Pre Matchday:1

Parkys People · Post by **Parkys People** » 30 Jun 2018, 15:31

Just to highlight where are at. So we can see where the club have to strengthen etc

Goalkeeper: Neal Osborne. Is he under contract still?

RB: Ben Wynter
LB: Liam Davis
CB: Jakub Sokolik
CB: George Essuman
CB: Josh Gowling (Transfer listed)

CM: Samir Nabi
CM: Asa Hall
RW: Bobson Bawling
LW: Jason Banton

CF: Brett Williams
ST: Jon Paul Pittman (Transfer listed)
ST: Jamie Reid
ST: Ruairi Keating
ST: Olaf Koszela

CP Gull · Post by **CP Gull** » 01 Jul 2018, 10:50

Neal Osborn was released - and has now joined Plymouth Parkway - which means we could face him in the First Round of the Devon Bowl, not sure whether he would be first choice there though.

Parkys People · Post by **Parkys People** » 01 Jul 2018, 14:47

Cheers CP Gull.

Richinns · Post by **Richinns** » 01 Jul 2018, 15:15

Parkys People wrote: 30 Jun 2018, 15:31 Just to highlight where are at. So we can see where the club have to strengthen etc

Goalkeeper: Neal Osborne. Is he under contract still?

RB: Ben Wynter
LB: Liam Davis
CB: Jakub Sokolik
CB: George Essuman
CB: Josh Gowling (Transfer listed)

CM: Samir Nabi
CM: Asa Hall
RW: Bobson Bawling
LW: Jason Banton

CF: Brett Williams
ST: Jon Paul Pittman (Transfer listed)
ST: Jamie Reid
ST: Ruairi Keating
ST: Olaf Koszela

Striker wise it would appear (unless Pittman finds another club) we are at capacity for the squad size we can expect. It really does not make sense to me why we would resign those that did not produce enough goals last season. Giving Reid a contract mid season so we could free up another loan spot seems a rash one now and I simply cannot understand keeping Keating who has never looked anything other than a busy hard working yet far from prolific player. Williams could be an asset at this level but if this group could not score enough goals to keep us up last year I fail to see how suddenly they will be able to produce enough for us to gain promotion this.

Wolborough · Post by **Wolborough** » 01 Jul 2018, 15:20

I think there has been modest progress squad building but still feel we need a big number 9 to hold the line and boss opposition central defenders and all our forwards are to say the least on the small side? Perhaps Owers will get a loan forward - we do need some season long consistency up front though to pose a challenge.

MellowYellow · Post by **MellowYellow** » 01 Jul 2018, 15:25

Would like to see a target man brought into the picture - we all knew that was our primary shortfall last season. until the little to late, loan arrival of Rhys Healy. Williams is not a CF and not sure Keating is the finished product for a promotion chasing team.

Dazza · Post by **Dazza** » 01 Jul 2018, 16:09

It would be madness not to have another striker, in my view two signed before the season begins. Owers is talking about the possibility of up to another 5 players by then. A goalkeeper probably two takes maybe two slots. A centre forward surely has to be another.

nickbrod · Post by **nickbrod** » 01 Jul 2018, 20:47

Under new management will Romain remain at Dagenham?

Plainmoor78 · Post by **Plainmoor78** » 01 Jul 2018, 22:36

I would think if Romain had to choose between staying at Dagenham or coming here, he would stay in Essex. He has clearly stated that he does not want to play at NLS level.

Parkys People · Post by **Parkys People** » 09 Jul 2018, 14:27

Goalkeeper: Alex Bass (Season long loan from Portsmouth)

RB: Ben Wynter
LB: Liam Davis
CB: Jakub Sokolik
CB: George Essuman
CB: Josh Gowling (Transfer listed)

CM: Samir Nabi
CM: Asa Hall
RW: Bobson Bawling
LW: Jason Banton

CF: Brett Williams
ST: Jon Paul Pittman (Transfer listed)
ST: Jamie Reid
ST: Ruairi Keating
ST: Olaf Koszela

MellowYellow · Post by **MellowYellow** » 09 Jul 2018, 17:43

If we can overcome our nemesis of last season namely a target man and prolific goal scorer (someone in the mould of Rhys Healy) then I think we are good to go.

Wolborough · Post by **Wolborough** » 09 Jul 2018, 17:52

Agreed - perhaps with a further midfielder and central defender?

Parkys People · Post by **Parkys People** » 10 Jul 2018, 16:28

Goalkeepers: Alex Bass (Season loan from Portsmouth)
Shaun MacDonald, Blyth Spartans.

RB: Ben Wynter, Bromley.
LB: Liam Davis
CB: Jakub Sokolik
CB: George Essuman, Dover Athletic.
CB: Josh Gowling (Transfer listed)

CM: Samir Nabi, Carlisle Utd.
CM: Asa Hall, AFC Barrow.
RW: Bobson Bawling, Woking.
LW: Jason Banton, Woking.

CF: Brett Williams
ST: Jamie Reid
ST: Ruairi Keating
ST: Olaf Koszela
ST: Jon Paul Pittman (Transfer listed)

Parkys People · Post by **Parkys People** » 16 Jul 2018, 22:45

Goalkeepers: Alex Bass (Season loan from Portsmouth)
Shaun MacDonald, Blyth Spartans.

RB: Ben Wynter, Bromley.
LB: Liam Davis
CB: Jakub Sokolik
CB: Kyle Cameron, Newcastle Utd.
CB: George Essuman, Dover Athletic.
CB: Jean-Yves Koue Niate
CB: Josh Gowling - (Transfer listed)

CM, LM, LB: Ryan Dickson, Yeovil.
CM: Samir Nabi, Carlisle Utd.
CM: Asa Hall, AFC Barrow.
RW: Bobson Bawling, Woking.
LW: Jason Banton, Woking.

CF: Brett Williams
ST: Jamie Reid
ST: Ruairi Keating
ST: Olaf Koszela
ST: Jon Paul Pittman (Transfer listed)

The squad appears to be coming along nicely on paper.

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