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Post by Prof on Jul 14, 2017 20:55:18 GMT
No panic required guys - around 6 weeks until the transfer window shuts.
Agree though that our squad is a little lacking in numbers.
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Post by Roy of the Rovers on Jul 14, 2017 22:09:40 GMT
9 players Prof
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Post by andrewrovers on Jul 14, 2017 22:57:00 GMT
Plus another 4 or 5 from last seasons u20 squad
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Post by Rover n out on Jul 14, 2017 23:10:48 GMT
I'm hearing from good sources that at least 4 or 5 from the u20s ready to make that step up to first team.
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Post by Rovergrant on Jul 15, 2017 6:06:02 GMT
Still leaves a threadbare squad......
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Post by tommysermanni on Jul 15, 2017 8:58:36 GMT
Big big difference between 4 or 5 Under 20 players being ready for the 1st team and 4 or 5 Under 20 players being promoted to the 1st team because of lack of signed players in the squad.
Also unfair to expect players from that group to keep up levels for the whole season(injuries, loss of form/confidence).
It's a big step up and you can also hinder a players development by pushing him into the 1st X1 too early and for too many games.
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Post by andrewrovers on Jul 15, 2017 9:51:12 GMT
Dan Lightbody looks ready made for first team football, seemed fairly comfortable on the ball, good height, and isn't afraid to put himself about
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Post by Rover n out on Jul 15, 2017 13:05:31 GMT
I'm no saying the 4 or 5 from the 20s is the right thing but I do feel it providing a wee safety net to a degree for the club as they are (hopefully) trying to source more experienced players. Given the timescales here their is no doubt in my mind we'll be starting the season with quite a few of the 20s squad involved. Is that a good thing? Time will soon tell. Can't win anything with kids mind.
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Post by Rover n out on Jul 15, 2017 13:38:16 GMT
And as if by magic.........twitter just literally confirms 8 u20s moving up to 1st time plus 3 new signings.
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Post by teekasule on Jul 15, 2017 14:20:47 GMT
Albion Rovers Fc Full Squad List. 2017-18
GRAHAM BOWMAN ALAN REID MICHAEL MCMILLIN DANIEL LIGHTBODY JASON MARR GRAEME HOLMES GARY FISHER ROSS DAVIDSON JOAO VICTORIA ALAN TROUTEN SEAN HIGGINS CONNOR SHIELDS RYAN MCMANUS LIAM MCGUIGAN JOHN GUTHRIE SCOTT MCLAUGHLIN PAUL ARCHIBALD MIKE HOPKINS JAMIE GALLAGHER ROSS PERRY DANIEL POTTS
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Post by stewmelrover on Jul 15, 2017 14:48:39 GMT
Perhaps we can just let the manager get on with it now...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2017 15:35:29 GMT
Good to see things starting to finalise themselves. Ryan McManus and Liam McGuigan are excellent young players and impressed a lot in the under 20's. A huge step up for them of course but let's give them a chance
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Post by bucky on Jul 16, 2017 8:48:34 GMT
Will be good to see some of the u20's get their chance the previous manager was pretty tame when it came to giving youngsters a chance.
Just one thing I would add is there are no signings from the Juniors this year. Some players from those ranks are worth a punt and aren't looking for the Earth in terms of wages.
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