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Title: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on June 29, 2021, 02:16:15 PM
Today at 3pm according to Club's :scarf: Twitter page
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on June 29, 2021, 02:27:57 PM
Ps Thought it would be today :laughcry: :laughcry: :laughcry:
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: Mallard on June 29, 2021, 02:30:16 PM
What a difference a day makes. 24 little hours.

Any ideas who it could be ?
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on June 29, 2021, 02:38:21 PM
That's literally nothing between friends  :laughcry:

Well I thought you and B&G had some inside info.......I have no idea and am not doing too well with the prophecies at the mo......... thinking it's probably the big man up front
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on June 29, 2021, 02:40:59 PM
..unless it's that guy from Arbroath
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: kenny r on June 29, 2021, 03:03:43 PM
Big Centre back Pierce Bird from Eastleigh
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: Blue_and_Gold on June 29, 2021, 03:08:07 PM
Big Centre back Pierce Bird from Eastleigh

Big Bird.

Welcome to Sesame Street!   :scarf:
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on June 29, 2021, 03:16:56 PM
Ha ha, no more prophecies from me for a while...best I keep the powder dry :laughcry:
Anyone know any more about his motivation for leaving Eastleigh and coming to Lynn....having played 30 times for them last season, they obviously rated him.
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: Blue_and_Gold on June 29, 2021, 03:21:32 PM
Ha ha, no more prophecies from me for a while...best I keep the powder dry :laughcry:


Don't be like that Kes...................there's always tomorrow!   :laughcry:
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on June 29, 2021, 03:27:13 PM
Tempted to say I have high hopes for the front man tomorrow...but I better not.
Seems Eastleigh offered Bird a new contract, but he turned it down......bit of a coup for The Linnets.....great stuff !!
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: Mallard on June 29, 2021, 03:34:53 PM
22 years old so hopefully IC will work his magic on him.    Things are certainly changing.

As for the reason for him joining us.  Are Eastleigh part or full
Time ?
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: Blue_and_Gold on June 29, 2021, 03:54:23 PM
https://www.lynnnews.co.uk/sport/linnets-bring-in-former-northern-ireland-under-21-internatio-9205249/
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on June 29, 2021, 03:58:29 PM
22 years old so hopefully IC will work his magic on him.    Things are certainly changing.

As for the reason for him joining us.  Are Eastleigh part or full
Time ?


Had assumed before that they were full time, but reading the article it seems to imply that they are not
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on June 29, 2021, 04:02:58 PM
Bird is reportedly 6ft 2 and a bit and 14 stone and is decent in possession. 👍

Good signing.


Do we now need a real shard as a third centre backto cope with all these 6ft 8 centre forwards in the NL or are we ok ?
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: Mallard on June 29, 2021, 04:53:18 PM
Have we got defenders who can cope with those slippery Nipsters though ?
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: TonyM on June 29, 2021, 05:11:50 PM
Bird is reportedly 6ft 2 and a bit and 14 stone and is decent in possession. 👍

Good signing.


Do we now need a real shard as a third centre backto cope with all these 6ft 8 centre forwards in the NL or are we ok ?

All indications are that he can 'hold his own' but he is better known as a ball playing centre half.  Personally even with the addition of Bird and the new keeper I would still like to see a 'dominant in the air' centre half to play alongside McFadden and Bird.  Yes, that would limit options further up the field but given that I don't see Jones, Barrows and Denton being strong enough to be part of a back four I think we have to be looking at playing three / five at the back.
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on June 29, 2021, 05:22:14 PM
Yes, my feeling too Tony
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on June 30, 2021, 11:50:55 AM
Does 4pm on a Wednesday sound like a good time for another signing ?


Just asking  :laughcry: :laughcry: :laughcry:
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: dillydilly on June 30, 2021, 01:14:29 PM
Three or five at the back ?  What, like last season ?!  Lunks seldom cope with good nipsters !  I hope Bird is a good signing, but am a little concerned that he was frequently farmed out on loan by previous clubs.  Fingers crossed.  On defence, it is very important we have a team that spend a great deal more time in the opponents’ half than last season.  That is defending too.  Good luck to Carey at Blackpool.  I hope he gets a few games at that level.  I recall last season people were suggesting he should go on loan to a club at a lower level, to “learn the game”, whatever that means, but thankfully Dillification won the day.  He was first name on the Dilly team sheet from week one, but I fear he may have moved up a year too soon.  Would love to be proved wrong on that one.  Disappointed Melly went - he would have shone in a good side, but would always struggle in a poor one.  Signings appearing - very encouraging.  One post a week, so apols they’re long !!
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on June 30, 2021, 01:39:02 PM
It's more about the personnel Dilly, than the numbers. In some games we will need 3 centre backs, but if they are good with the ball and fleet of foot as well as being tall and strong then that will be great. Bird hopefully fits the bill and is a good age for IC to develop.

Took me a while to realise you were referring to Kelly.

Didn't seem the sort to impose himself enough on a game and really go looking for the ball.....he was playing in the same team as Carey, so I don't think you can use the quality of the squad as an excuse for him not forcing his way into the team every week.
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: TonyM on June 30, 2021, 01:54:48 PM
Sorry Dilly but we will have to agree to disagree - we played a back for for a lot of games last season and got exposed a lot of the time, admittedly some of that was down to personnel but it looks like some of those players will be back next season so it would be folly to repeat the mistakes of the last campaign. 

In terms of sending players out on loan, I think the main benefit would be to get real match time into younger players, Fleming is a prime example - not a bad player but only had bit parts in the first half of the season when we had injuries and suspensions, far better (in normal times) had he gone out on loan to (say) step 3 and had regular starts.  If he is to stay with the club then that is what I would do with him this year as he didn't do enough for me in the chance he had post-furlough to force his way into a NL match day squad.

As for Kelly, some bright spots in the NLN season but not enough to make him an automatic choice and when IC was chopping and changing the side every game at the start of last season to try and find those capable of playing NL he looked well short of  what was required, maybe another NL side will pick him up and prove you right but to me he was a classic example of why the policy of longer term contracts hasn't worked at Lynn
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on July 02, 2021, 11:10:13 AM
Certainly getting the impression that signings are long winded affairs, given presumably the detail in the contract, the agents input and the competition from other clubs.
Hopefully the big striker will be hooked soon. I see Barnet have signed Mason Bloomfield from Hartlepool...a strong 6ft 3 inch, hold up player...not dissimilar to a young Gashy I suspect.
I wonder if he was on IC's radar, as he was previously at Norwich.




Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: dillydilly on July 02, 2021, 11:49:24 AM
Morning all !  KES right to spot Melly meant Kelly !  Predictive text - only relieved it didn’t put Smelly, as would have taken some defending !  Once again we disagree, but that’s fine.  I think “big, strong, hold up players” can win games, but not many, unless they have goals in them as well.   They belonged in the W formation, on muddy pitches, in FA Cup “ battles”.  I also believe “strength” is over-rated, as it is nearly always a foul.  I realise people like Robbie Savage say “they need to commit more fouls in midfield”, but it’s rubbish, imho!  And we lost to quick nipsters all last season, often wingers, and hardly ever to big lunk “hold up” Neanderthals.  At least that’s what my eyes showed me - I disregard cliches.  We’re back to “8s, 10s, and 6s again now - 50p says you won’t hear Guardiola following that stuff !
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on July 02, 2021, 12:50:10 PM
As you say Dilly, different views. I think the set up will be a solid back four/five, depending on the opposition, with the defenders all being able to play, Coleman as anchor and then the likes of King, Sundire (apologies if that's not the correct spelling) plus one (or two) other , with Morias and a big man up top. That's a pretty balanced side, with a reasonable amount of nipstery, which I think will do ok.

Your view and you are very entitled to it, seems to be to counter a nipster with another one or two nipsters, so your ideal team would have 7/8 nipsters, which personally I feel doesn't work.
IF  the line up in the first paragraph proves successful , please don't suddenly embrace it as dillification , as it isn't me ol chum !  :laughcry:
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on July 02, 2021, 02:19:34 PM
Jacob Mensah (6ft defender ex Crystal Palace) has just left Weymouth !
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on July 02, 2021, 05:21:14 PM
https://www.kltown.co.uk/2021/07/02/latest-new-signing/
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: dillydilly on July 03, 2021, 01:36:09 PM
Anyone see Doku of Belgium last night ?  Now THAT is a nipster.  Sensational.  He was going past the Big Lunks at the back like they’d never played before.  And Insigne, of Italy !  I f I maycontinue on Kes’s incorrect assumption that a Dilly team would have 7 or 8 nipsters, he has ( or rather you have, if you’re reading , KES) misunderstood.  But ironically, the line-up he advocates would have 5 at the back, then a “holder” in front of them.  Including the GK, that’s 7 defenders, and only 4 players who might win a game for us occasionally.  Shades of last season’s hammerings, in the Dillyfied perception !
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on July 03, 2021, 01:52:21 PM
Hi Dilly. With the greatest respect , Lynn are not the Belgian national side......they are attempting to gain a foothold in the NL..The line up you highlight is one I would advocate in certain away games......for example take Chesterfield..they have the odd nipster, but have a strong, fast, powerful midfield topped off with Denton (6ft 8) and the powerful Asante upfront.

I am sorry I have misunderstood you ideal team..please itemise where your.nipsters are.

The nipsters in my line up are the 2 wing backs plus King, Nash(Sudire...again apologies if mis spelt) and Morias, with the option of Gyasi from the bench...... that's 5 plus one nipsters.........please show me your.perceived line up !
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on July 03, 2021, 01:57:13 PM
Ps What I feel you have misunderstood Dilly was that the hammerings last year, were only partly due to.incorrect formation........they were more down to the personnel either being inexperienced or sadly not quite good enough for this level
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: Mallard on July 03, 2021, 04:08:51 PM
Southgate has gone for a horses for courses principle in the Euro’s in terms of both formation and players selected. 

Not done him any harm so far.
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: gs50 on July 05, 2021, 02:14:49 PM
Striking partnership complete
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: TonyM on July 05, 2021, 02:27:41 PM
https://www.kltown.co.uk/2021/07/05/gold-omotayo-joins-the-linnets/

"For me personally this is a fresh start and a big challenge and, with the security of a 2 year deal, it is one I am looking forward too greatly." - will we ever learn?  Not 100% convinced he is a NL standard forward from comments elsewhere but we have still given him a two year deal - lets hope he repays that extra security in goals.
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: Blue_and_Gold on July 05, 2021, 02:46:01 PM
https://www.kltown.co.uk/2021/07/05/gold-omotayo-joins-the-linnets/

"For me personally this is a fresh start and a big challenge and, with the security of a 2 year deal, it is one I am looking forward too greatly." - will we ever learn?  Not 100% convinced he is a NL standard forward from comments elsewhere but we have still given him a two year deal - lets hope he repays that extra security in goals.

A positive is, if we ever need it, we now have a ready made stand in Keeper!.
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: gs50 on July 05, 2021, 02:51:26 PM
Are we starting to question the players the manager is bridging  in.
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: Blue_and_Gold on July 05, 2021, 02:58:52 PM
From the home page:

Lynn have announced the signing of Gold Omotayo (full name Gold Ire Omotayo Agbomoagan) a 27-year-old 6ft 4in striker.
Starting with FC Zurich as a goal-keeper he switched to an outfield player in his early teens. He played regional football with FC Schlieren and FC Wettswil-Bonstetten before coming to England and joining Isthmian League Premier Division side Whitehawk in July 2017.

A record of 11 goals in 16 games earned him a trial at Bury where he signed a one year deal. Scoring, what turned out to be his only goal for Bury, on his debut against Yeovil on the opening day of the 2018-19 season, a spell of seven games without a goal saw him join Maidstone on a 35 day loan (five appearances - 1 start) 1 goal.

Leaving Bury, having made 17 appearances (4 starts), he moved to Yeovil Town in August 2019 where he scored twice in 17 appearances and then to FC Halifax Town in October 2020 making four appearances without scoring.
He moved on to Gloucester City in February 2021 playing and scoring on his 73-minute debut, which turned out to be his only game with the Tigers because of the season closing.

He joined Wrexham in April 2021 where he scored three goals from eleven appearances - two of these being against Lynn. It is reported that he rejected an offer from Wrexham to return for pre-season.
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on July 05, 2021, 05:28:17 PM
 :laughcry: :laughcry: :laughcry:
I suspect that isn't a huge surprise to B & G and Mallard !!!!

I can see exactly where Tony is coming from.

On the plus side tho, he was wanted by Wrexham.

We have to back IC's judgement I feel,.......he is 6ft 4 and obviously a handful and Lynn are building a squad where people are keen, hungry and looking to prove themselves.

I suspect we may have to offer a 2year deal to get some of these guys to sign for Lynn.........even tho  it might not be the prudent financial option at this time.
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: TonyM on July 05, 2021, 05:47:40 PM
Not one of the Wrexham fans on a national forum I am on thought he would sign for them this season so I think 'wanted' might be stretching things and this was before today's news, with the general impression being he would go back to NLS or NLS.  I think the worry for me is that two of his three Wrexham goals came against us and he won't be playing against our defenders week in, week out next season!
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: dillydilly on July 05, 2021, 06:01:39 PM
Well, you’ve got your “Big Man” “up top” ! (those that want one).   Now going to have a look on YouTube, to see if he can play.  I just hope we’re not going to rely on what I call the “FA Cup - Muddy pitch” game, booting it up, and seeing what comes off the big man.  Of course, he could be good on the floor, and make use of what the nipsters create.  I’m always wary of that “brings others into play” cliche, because, as I like to see midfields flood forward in numbers, I feel that, if any aren’t already in play, they shouldn’t be on the pitch !! 
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: Blue_and_Gold on July 05, 2021, 06:06:08 PM
:laughcry: :laughcry: :laughcry:
I suspect that isn't a huge surprise to B & G and Mallard !!!!

 :dontknow:





 :laughcry:
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: Blue_and_Gold on July 05, 2021, 06:09:22 PM
:laughcry: :laughcry: :laughcry:

On the plus side tho, he was wanted by Wrexham.


No mention of Wrexham offerering him a contract though (as far as I can see).
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: Nemesis on July 05, 2021, 06:12:48 PM
Not much of decision for him - invited for pre-season at Wrexham or a two year deal at Lynn.
Just a little concerned that he seemed to be warming the bench when loaned  to Maidstone and can't help thinking he will do the same here - a big man to bring when other options fail.
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on July 05, 2021, 06:14:14 PM
Sorry B & G , have I read too much into "rejected an offer from Wrexham to return for pre season"
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on July 05, 2021, 06:19:44 PM
Well, you’ve got your “Big Man” “up top” ! (those that want one).   Now going to have a look on YouTube, to see if he can play.  I just hope we’re not going to rely on what I call the “FA Cup - Muddy pitch” game, booting it up, and seeing what comes off the big man.  Of course, he could be good on the floor, and make use of what the nipsters create.  I’m always wary of that “brings others into play” cliche, because, as I like to see midfields flood forward in numbers, I feel that, if any aren’t already in play, they shouldn’t be on the pitch !!

Most importantly, IC wanted one.
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: dillydilly on July 05, 2021, 06:33:20 PM
True.  If IC wanted him, he probably knows what he is getting.  Just looked on YT, and, if we can spend plenty of time in the opponents half, I think Gold could score for us.  Fingers crossed, of course.  Is Dayle Southwell still with us ?
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on July 05, 2021, 07:53:59 PM
Hopefully Gold will thrive under Lynn's style and knowing that the club have indicated that they want him long term.
I believe Southwell is still at the club......... a number of players are still reviewing the change to full time, to see how they can work it around other things they do....I am not sure if he is one of them.

This is not just a big season coming up for Lynn....the same applies for a number of their players, who have points to prove....lets hope it spurs everyone on.
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: Mallard on July 05, 2021, 08:40:21 PM
Let’s see how things pan out in the opening 6 games. That should see the new squad settled in on the back of full time training and some interesting friendly fixtures.

Is the first v MK Dons a sell out yet ?
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: m a hill on July 06, 2021, 12:03:51 AM
I personally can’t wait for the season to start and have decent crowds back in now that the P M has said we can get back to normal after the 19 th pity it wasn’t next week, so let the fun begin and let the good times roll
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: Grissles Oleary on July 06, 2021, 10:27:36 AM
Just need to sign a Blue now. :laughcry:
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on July 06, 2021, 10:53:06 AM
Or someone with a very high IQ (hint!?!)
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: dillydilly on July 06, 2021, 11:04:19 AM
M A Hill, (Malcolm, I believe).  In response to your recent post, Johnson doesn’t have a say in when we get back to normal, or let the fun begin.  He can say it, and some will take it as gospel, but it’s not his decision.  Only Mr Covid can pronounce the return to normality. 
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: Dazzarugby65 on July 06, 2021, 11:09:30 AM
 :farmer: :oldman" I have to say that I have not been over impressed with the players we have recruited, all the talk of players from the league being available for a lot less money, seems to have passed KLTFC . We seem in most cases to be recruiting from lower leagues. I am not saying that this is wrong as we have benefitted in recent accusations, but I really thought with all these players available we would have seen mostly NL standard players arriving maybe with an odd league player. In Ian we must Trust.

Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: Blue_and_Gold on July 06, 2021, 11:18:06 AM
Or someone with a very high IQ (hint!?!)

Mallard, he must  mean you. 

 :laughcry:
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on July 06, 2021, 12:06:14 PM
 :laughcry:
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on July 06, 2021, 12:10:36 PM
Not as far away as you might think B & G !?!
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: Blue_and_Gold on July 06, 2021, 03:34:01 PM
Not as far away as you might think B & G !?!

What, we're signing Ilkin Qirtimov?   :dontknow:
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on July 06, 2021, 05:49:55 PM
 :laughcry: No not him.

Just a hunch of mine....a player who has left a club recently.....time will tell
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on July 06, 2021, 06:33:58 PM
How many.more signings do we think are likely ?

I see.the MK Dons match will be split into sections to allow for trialists
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: Mallard on July 06, 2021, 07:13:17 PM
Depends on how many of the current squad are staying or being asked to stay.   For example what is the situation with Richards ?
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on July 06, 2021, 08:45:20 PM
I suspect he is one of those who is currently deciding on whether he can make full time football work for him
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on July 06, 2021, 09:44:54 PM
I think we still need another centre back...here are two possibilities who have both left their clubs recently, so obviously are about to sign for someone :

Jacob Mensah 6ft , 20yrs old ex Weymouth

Liam Daly.          6ft 5ins, 33 years old ex Barnet
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: dillydilly on July 06, 2021, 10:58:26 PM
We can’t afford to have a team of big slow lunks again.  We must get into their half as ŵell, or the lunks will not keep the nipsters out for 90 minutes.  I remember when the 3, 4, and 5 goal defeats started up last season,  because our ultra-defensive line-ups we’re run ragged by the quick, usually small wingers of the top half teams.  At least our GK might come off his line this season, which would make a nice change.  I’m really hoping King is going to be OK, because he, above all, takes us one level higher, as long as he’s fit, of course.
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on July 07, 2021, 10:08:54 AM
We're not recruiting any slow lunks Dilly......they are speedy, strong, tall , streetwise defenders please appreciate that.
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: Coastal linnet on July 07, 2021, 10:58:16 AM
...and with the team being full time the fitness levels should be good
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: gs50 on July 07, 2021, 11:30:38 AM
I see Danny Lapano was released by Hull City.was good when here on loan.
Title: Re: New Signing
Post by: KES80 on July 07, 2021, 03:54:23 PM
6ft,5/6 inch Liam Daly has signed for Stourbridge
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