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Post by Boomer on May 9, 2014 20:14:11 GMT
As a moderator I should really be encouraging this thread to return to the topic but I'm enjoying this too much. You just need to handle with care.  |
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Post by COYS on May 9, 2014 21:22:00 GMT
As a moderator I should really be encouraging this thread to return to the topic but I'm enjoying this too much. You just need to handle with care. I set you up for that one, You Got Lucky! |
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Post by Hatboy on May 10, 2014 15:29:56 GMT
I'll feel a whole lot better, knowing we're back in the connie south
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Post by westwalessaint on May 10, 2014 16:35:47 GMT
We need to make sure we stay there now. Build on the squad but keep the majority.
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Post by Saint on May 13, 2014 10:52:30 GMT
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Post by bob666 on May 14, 2014 2:46:23 GMT
Given the context, outstanding play off victory and the success he has generated in his period in charge, I can understand James Grey's comments but I cannot help but think there a bit optimistic. Everyone involved with the club should take pride in our achievements this season and I not trying to emulate my near namesake (sideshowbob) but in the final analysis we only averaged 1.93 points a game last season and finished 17 points behind Hemel. We won the playoff and thus deserved to go up but taking the season as a totality we looked like a good southern league team not a side who clearly belonged in a higher division (as Hemel did). In a lot home games this season we did not look palpably superior to midtable opposition. I not suggesting the squad needs a complete overhaul but if we are to secure a mid table finish then i think we need to let some of our more marginal players go and bring in another 4-5 players who are proven at Southern Conference level. Obviously, this means a higher wage bill (its easy to spend other peoples money) and it not particularly pleasant to 'reward' players for achieving promotion by effectively sacking them but I think we will struggle with our present squad. On a partially related note I notice that several clubs in the southern conference charge 13 quid (may be higher in 2014-15 season), given we are among the (the most?) expensive in the calor league I assume we follow a similar policy in the conference. I accept this if the playing budget is also increased (actually given that there will be fewer midweek games) I might go for a season ticket.
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Post by barringtongobi on May 14, 2014 5:35:07 GMT
Have to agree with you Bob. On the back of the excellent 13/14 season, the first task should be to stay in the league. We had 2 fantastic cup runs which helped the budgets this season. I hope that we don't return to the unrealistic budgeting that led to the mid-season 20% ticket price hike. As for the players, I'm pretty sure we already have a competitive conference south side. I'd also like to see some of the younger players develop & get more game time. The likes of Kaloczi & Bailey could easily be regulars by the end of the season.
A better standard of league could also suit the open, passing playing style of the side. As you say, some 'nouse' will be needed, as I suspect sides won't led individual players dominate games... A fascinating summer & 14/15 season awaits...
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Post by Hatboy on May 14, 2014 9:16:46 GMT
Everyone involved with the club should take pride in our achievements this season and I not trying to emulate my near namesake (sideshowbob) but in the final analysis we only averaged 1.93 points a game last season and finished 17 points behind Hemel. We won the playoff and thus deserved to go up but taking the season as a totality we looked like a good southern league team not a side who clearly belonged in a higher division (as Hemel did) If you take out the first two months of the season when we started quite poorly (especially against the top sides) while we were still trying to get the team to gel (Graham & Jimmy's first full season with a new squad) and before Ram joined us then i think our performances, points and points per game look a hell of a lot better and of course the two good cup runs also. 2.05 points per game since Ram joined us (that's the equivelant of a win and a draw against each side !), Hemel were 2.22 over the same period. |
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2014 9:21:05 GMT
well said,
the 4 games i saw hemel they certainly didn't look like a side who 'belonged' in a higher division.
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Post by bob666 on May 14, 2014 17:43:01 GMT
If you take out the first two months of the season when we started quite poorly (especially against the top sides) while we were still trying to get the team to gel (Graham & Jimmy's first full season with a new squad) and before Ram joined us then i think our performances, points and points per game look a hell of a lot better and of course the two good cup runs also.
2.05 points per game since Ram joined us (that's the equivelant of a win and a draw against each side !), Hemel were 2.22 over the same period.
But another way of looking at is that in last 12 games we only managed 1.75 points a game. So the anomaly is not the beginning but the mid part of the season were, taking confidence from the cups, we played at a unsustainable high level and looked like a championship side. Throughout most of the season we simply looked like a upper mid table side with the expectational mid season run being the anomaly. Ram has been a great signing and what the players/ management have achieved is fantastic, I am grateful to all concerned but still think the team will struggle without 4-5 high quality signings. Like I say I be happy to pay a bit more to watch better players
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Post by Saint on May 14, 2014 18:35:13 GMT
St Albans City F.C. @stalbanscityfc 1m
PLAYER NEWS! A New Signing Will Be Announced at 8pm Tonight! #sacfc
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Post by Saint on May 14, 2014 18:36:39 GMT
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Post by Saint on May 14, 2014 18:47:13 GMT
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Post by Saint on May 14, 2014 19:02:22 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2014 19:03:27 GMT
Great news
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Post by Hatboy on May 14, 2014 19:21:08 GMT
Is that a good start for you bob666 |
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Post by westwalessaint on May 14, 2014 19:38:30 GMT
Excellent news about all 3 signings. Hopefully more to come but to get these sorted so early is very promising. I think the Wealdstone fans on the Conference South forum have met their match!!  |
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Post by stanj on May 14, 2014 19:46:53 GMT
Lee Clarke only managed 7 goals in 35 matches for Welling last year.However he is not 31 until July so should have a couple of good years left in him. He should act as a good foil with John Frendo, possibly playing just behind, pretty much as Rooney at Man U.
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Post by Saint on May 14, 2014 19:50:05 GMT
Lee Clarke only managed 7 goals in 35 matches for Welling last year.However he is not 31 until July so should have a couple of good years left in him. He should act as a good foil with John Frendo, possibly playing just behind, pretty much as Rooney at Man U. He's more of a central midfield based player now, and in all comps scored 10 goals from that position last season (According to a Welling fan I spoke to) which isn't half bad for that level, and it's probably quite a few more goals than most of our midfielders! |
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Post by EFMTFTV on May 14, 2014 20:05:13 GMT
He's played in Central mid now for a few seasons, on fact it was Colin Lippiat that started him there in the Conf season and he's remained there pretty much ever since mainly
That's a good record from midfeild
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Post by Saint on May 14, 2014 20:06:52 GMT
His record for Welling (All from central midfield) is 48 goals in 146 appearances.
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Post by EFMTFTV on May 14, 2014 20:15:01 GMT
Also, a player we may have missed being with us for next season is Tom Ward who signed a 18 month contract last Christmas
So that's:
Lee Chappell
Tom Ward
Lee Clarke
John Frendo
Already the nucleus of a good side
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Post by Boomer on May 14, 2014 20:38:04 GMT
Lee Clarke only managed 7 goals in 35 matches for Welling last year.However he is not 31 until July so should have a couple of good years left in him. He should act as a good foil with John Frendo, possibly playing just behind, pretty much as Rooney at Man U. 48 goals in 146 games for Welling from centre mid. Not a bad return. 79 goals from 196 games with the Saints, first time around. |
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Post by COYS on May 14, 2014 22:11:51 GMT
Great news.
Adds yet another winner to this side, only 12 months ago he was lifting the Conference South title as captain of Welling.
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Post by barringtongobi on May 14, 2014 22:27:14 GMT
An excellent addition to the squad & it is great to see Lee back at the saints. The guy who led Welling to the conference, played 2 seasons of conference football & scored THAT goal against Weymouth. Versatile & experienced, can score & create from midfield. It looks like a really strong spine to the team is developing.
Am I right in thinking that Ram is off? Think James Gray mentioned it in his post match interview v Chesham. He will be very hard to replace, could be time for James Kaloczi to step up? Personally I think he has so much potential...
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Post by Saint on May 14, 2014 22:36:18 GMT
James and Graham will be speaking to Ram soon. Ram's family may be moving abroad, but nothing is confirmed yet, and as such, they'll be having chats about his future. (From what I gather) |
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Post by davymac55 on May 15, 2014 7:05:37 GMT
Great to see Lee back. Clarkeisgod can now resurface!! So if we have Bazza, can keep Ram, Big bAd Ben, got Lee, Watters.... can you see where im going?
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Post by davymac55 on May 15, 2014 7:14:18 GMT
Could turn into an episode of 'RIPPING YARNS'
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Post by theduke on May 15, 2014 8:20:21 GMT
Could turn into an episode of 'RIPPING YARNS' Not "8 bloody 1" again I hope. |
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Post by Canary Saint on May 15, 2014 9:20:21 GMT
Many of the players who played 20 or more games during our Conference season have shown a touching affinity with the club.
Bastock - Returned
Batt Damien
Clarke - Returned
Davis
Elphick
Hakim - Returned and gone
Hann
Marwa - Returned
Seeby - Returned and gone
Theobald
Cracknell
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