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Matt Hall has joined Hanwell Town. Just leaves Bush, Owen, Walsh, Benyon and Obi from last seasons squad. Can only seeing 1 or 2 staying although wouldn’t be surprised if they all move on. Aside from Giles, the CM and the on loan goalkeeper we can’t look to sign anymore until we know the future of these 5 players. We do need at least one more striker and another defender.

Rhys has joined Enfield Town (step 3), he joins up with his former manager at the Met Police.

Seeing as their new Twitter is called Windsor & Eton FC I’d say it’ll be the same!

We forgot about Kayani!

Appreciate the update Scott.

Would you mind confirming if the retained players announced are all the ones we’re keeping or are you still waiting on others to confirm as there seems to be 7 players from last seasons squad left with no news on them?

Ahem… shouldn’t your school project be updated by now?

We’re signing the cream of the crop, these players were minutes away from being NLS players and all have that winning mentality. They’ve all stepped up to the challenge and want to test and better themselves so I’m fully on board with this and much rather have these signings than some ‘journeymen’ or only here for the money signings. With another couple to sign and if we can get the goalkeeper right and get lucky again like we did with Will we could be in for an exciting season.

Firstly, all excellent signings and players who appear to have the hunger to test and excel themselves. Really looking forward to seeing them all play and gel as a team, it could be an exciting season! I do wonder though as these have all been announced now are they all on contract? If not then surely that’s a big risk they could be tempted elsewhere and you only have their word? Only ask as nearly every other pre season we’ve not announced until league forms come out unless we specified the player has signed a contract. Well he’s used to playing in front of said man and his dog… 😉

Yes from left to right, who do you think the striker and defender is?

Striker, Defender, Winger in that order 👍

Her husband Joe will be so pleased!

Already know Scott 😉

I thought Grant was good but nothing spectacular and he seems to chase the money after leaving us for more at Farnborough and now doing the same to them. Gabe is as good if not better plus has time on his side to develop even further.

We have no assets or own anything so no buying took place more of a taking on the running of the club. Not sure these accounts show their true worth as there are ways around with smart accounting. It could be Ashley or some other individual(s) who are putting funds into the club, or there may be some big sponsorship deal we’ve yet to reveal….

Amartey?

I’ve not seen Platt play so will reserve judgement until I do but he’s highly rated and I’ve read nothing but great reviews. Plus Scott says he’s far from the finished article so hopefully he will only get better playing for us. Also with his power and pace may be more of a provider than scorer, we just don’t know yet.

You sure hostility is the correct word! Fans are always going to have mixed opinions on players, this is no different? He was obviously better in his first spell with us but I think Mickel and the other new striker will be much better, that’s all.

I would have Dan back but only as a sub/squad player as he could be a decent impact player but he wouldn’t want that.

Resigned from both organisations on 5th May. I wouldn’t read anything into it 👍

Just don’t accept a ‘H. Lloris’ either..

But we don’t know what age and experience these keepers are? It’s very unlikely we’d sign a 17/18 year old inexperienced keeper is it? Out of the 8 keepers offered, the management team including the goalkeeper coach will study videos and get feedback from the clubs they’ve played for last season then decide which 2 or 3 to invite for pre season. The intensive pre season will then determine which one is best for us.

I guess it’s beneficial to the parent club to have a club play and nurture their young players. For what that players earns will be absolute peanuts to a Championship and most definitely a Premier League club. It seems our reputation has spread with what we did with Will so to have so many options to try pre season is exciting and hopefully we can find another Will.

Very interesting and surprising about the no cost. Hopefully the success of Will’s loan has shown other clubs were a great option to play and improve their goalkeepers. Great that we have pre-season to try out a few and choose one hopefully for a season long loan.

Intrigued to know whether Rhys or the club said no? Just hope we can find another Will.