Transfer rumours !

Manny Onariase anyone?

Another CB as well!

Cajunboy wrote:West Ham Academy Graduate.


Can't fail.

Frank Lampard. Joe Cole. Jermaine Defoe

CB but played a lot on the right side of a back three for Dagenham last year and if he signs it's looking like Evatt is going with three MASSIVE lads at the back.


Likes the cross field ball...to Big George on the left?

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Former Northampton star Jordan Turnball is looking like he is going to be signing for Bolton, he has held talks with several league two clubs but wage demands have been the stumbaling block [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

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The spelling is off-putting, but hey. I have to say though, we don't seem to be shy about spending money on the players we want - I only hope it turns out to be worth it!

He’s signed for Salford

Maybe this proves that we are not just throwing money at it, Turnbull was reported to be one of the highest paid in this league at a reported 4k a week, maybe the manager said jog on and Saford missing out to us on other signings stumped up the cash?  Signed Tom White a Blackburn reserve on loan for the year box to box midfielder played for Evatt last year. So another midfielder in.

wessy wrote:Maybe this proves that we are not just throwing money at it, Turnbull was reported to be one of the highest paid in this league at a reported 4k a week, maybe the manager said jog on and Salford missing out to us on other signings stumped up the cash?  Signed Tom White a Blackburn reserve on loan for the year box to box midfielder played for Evatt last year. So another midfielder in.

Just a shot in the dark but maybe Matt Platt, a defender, who was on loan from Blackburn as well, to Barrow last season and will now be out of contract (I guess when the season ends for Blackburn in the Championship, after the play-off final?) might be at least being considered as a target?

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Can't say I've heard of him before so must give credit to someone by the name of 'Born to be a Trotter' on the BN comments section who came up with the suggestion -

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Whilst I'm on, anybody know what has happened to Iles, he seems to have disappeared!

I was going to give him until tomorrow before asking, as his last tweet was 6 days ago and I guess he might have gone away for the week.

The thing is though he's always mentioned he wouldn't be about and link you to whoever was covering for him and still tweeted anyway, even from Mexico!

Schools are back soon so I could understand him having a family break before then but having him suddenly 'quit' twitter without any warning and not been back on since just seemed unusual behaviour from him.

Obviously I hope things are well for him even though I'm certainly not his biggest fan.

I was on the Barrow forum to see what they thought about White joining us and the comment was "not surprised maybe Platt will be next?" i might be wrong but i think Platt may have a longer contract at Rovers so it might not fit the profile, guessing if White is a big hit then he is out of contract and would want to stay with Evatt hopefully in League 1. 

Only guessing but we seem to be offering two year contracts so i hope Evatt feels that the signigs so far are good enough for a division higher so less of  a building job next year if things go well.

Non-league signings are going to help with the budgeting and Evatt knows what he's looking for so to me it's promising so far. Signings seem to be geared up for high press attacking footie and on paper it looks good - all depends on whether the non-league lads can step up. 
I believe he's putting a competitive team together within budget which is exactly what the doctor ordered.

I'm so impressed, I'm considering joining the lottery 

Cross him off our shopping list!

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BoltonTillIDie wrote:Brandon Comley - he’s been training with us

BoltonTillIDie wrote:Ricardo Santos
George Taft

Think you might be on for 3 out of 3 here!

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It would be great if we got Santos - another 6'5" defender. Stick Onariase on the right and he'd be the shortest of the back 3 at a mere 6'3"!

Salford seem to be putting together a potential title-winning team having signed goalscorer Ian Henderson, Jason Lowe, Tom Clarke, Jordan Turnbull and Ash Hunter. Tons of experience playing at a higher level - our non-leaguers will really have to step to compete with that.
Ditto Mansfield.

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wanderlust wrote:Salford seem to be putting together a potential title-winning team having signed goalscorer Ian Henderson, Jason Lowe, Tom Clarke, Jordan Turnbull and Ash Hunter. Tons of experience playing at a higher level - our non-leaguers will really have to step to compete with that.
Ditto Mansfield.

Easier just to link to where you read this -

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To be fair to you, you were quick off the mark, within a hour of them issuing the article.

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Easier just to link to where you read this -

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To be fair to you, you were quick off the mark, within a hour of them issuing the article.

Like the Brandon thing a few posts before BTID?

I suspect L2 isn't going to be a stroll in the park was the point I was making and that wasn't really in the article albeit implied.

Pedantry aside, whilst I like the look of the players we've signed and have confidence that the manager will produce exciting footie, it does require a leap of faith to see a promotion-winning side in this league at this stage. But as always, there's that hope thing lurking around again.

Ian Henderson would have been amazing, didn't realise he was available. I know a couple of Dale fans and they will be gutted.

Norpig wrote:Ian Henderson would have been amazing, didn't realise he was available. I know a couple of Dale fans and they will be gutted.

What a record at Dale though! 16 goal a season man

But I bet he'd have cost a few quid so I expect Salford have a bigger budget than us. And TBF he's getting on a bit whereas Evatt has one eye on the future from what we've seen so far.