After who knows how many hours in preparation, our build up to the new season closes with League 2. Thank you to all of the contributors across the three divisions who were so generous with their time and views; we better get started on repaying those favours…Accrington StanleyHeadline of the SummerTransfer embargo. Preparations for the new season have been hampered by a (now lifted) embargo for the late filing of accounts, which has impacted on manager John Coleman’s attempts to replace the important players who have left.Ins/OutsINCraig Lindfield (Macclesfield)Michael Hall (Blackburn)Ray Putterill (Liverpool)*Andy Parkinson (Gateshead)*Ricky Boulding (Bradford)Jon Bateson (Bradford)Alex Cisak…
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TTU 2010/11 Season Preview: League 2 (Part Two)
See Part One of the TTU 2010/11 League 2 Season Preview here.Macclesfield Headline of the SummerUpwardly Mobile. Gary Simpson did a very good job taking over from the sadly deceased Keith Alexander. He has brought continuality and stability to the Silkmen, who continue to be hard to beat. Having managed to keep leading players Emile Sinclair, Ricky Sappleton and John Rooney, Simpson has added to his side with established League 2 players Richard Butcher and the classy Matt Hamshaw, amongst others. This should mean they should avoid any last-day drama this time around.Ins/OutsINRichard Butcher (Lincoln)Tyrone Barnett (Hednesford) Lewis Chalmers (Aldershot)…
TTU 2010/11 Season Preview: League 1 (Part One)
And so our preview of the Football League rolls on. League 1 is in the spotlight today, as 24 fans from across the length and breadth of the country cast light on their clubs’ preparations for the new term.AFC BournemouthHeadline of the SummerManager Eddie Howe signing a new contract.Ins/OutsINRhoys Wiggins (Norwich)Harry Arter (Woking)Marc Pugh (Hereford)Michael Symes (Accrington)Steve Lovell (Partick Thistle)Stephen Purches (Leyton Orient)Mitchell Nelson (Tooting & Mitcham)OUTJeff Goulding (Cheltenham)Alan Connell (Grimsby)Scott GuyettSammy Igoe (Havant and Waterlooville)Any major worries?Having seen our kids turned over 4-0 by Tooting & Mitcham recently, I’d say there’s a worry that there aren’t enough bright prospects…
TTU 2010/11 Season Preview: League 1 (Part Two)
See Part One of the TTU 2010/11 League 1 Season Preview here. MK Dons Ok. Leaving the club from Milton Keynes out altogether may make us look a little childish. Will we still be ignoring them 20 years from now, when they have supporters who have grown up with them as their home-town club? Probably not. But, after a bit of back and forth, it was decided that this year is too soon for us. Notts County Headline of the Summer Not an easy one since we’ve strengthened beyond many expectations with some quality signings who are already impressing the…
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