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Speaking from a position of ignorance, as I haven’t seen any of the newcomers. Still, that position doesn’t often harm some big-noises in some workplaces, so I’ll continue…. I’m still a bit concerned. From what I’ve read, I can’t be confident that we have pulled in the category of player that will make us a much improved team from last season. It is a much improved team that we shall need, to survive this term. I also have a nagging feeling that we demolished our last successful team a little too hastily. as I recall a team with Marriott, Fox and Pedro still included, that beat Maidenhead away. Fingers remain crossed that improvements still to come, essentially in the attacking half of the team. And, is it safe to go to the game ? No one can answer that with confidence.
My biggest concern is that if it does all go wrong we have signed a lot of these lads on multi year deals and can we really afford to stay full time if we drop back into the NLN?
Quote from: dillydilly on July 23, 2021, 02:01:27 PMSpeaking from a position of ignorance, as I haven’t seen any of the newcomers. Still, that position doesn’t often harm some big-noises in some workplaces, so I’ll continue…. I’m still a bit concerned. From what I’ve read, I can’t be confident that we have pulled in the category of player that will make us a much improved team from last season. It is a much improved team that we shall need, to survive this term. I also have a nagging feeling that we demolished our last successful team a little too hastily. as I recall a team with Marriott, Fox and Pedro still included, that beat Maidenhead away. Fingers remain crossed that improvements still to come, essentially in the attacking half of the team. And, is it safe to go to the game ? No one can answer that with confidence.Dilly, I think most peoples assessment of the signings (given that none of us have seen them in a proper game against anything like what we will come up against in the league this season) is that we have 'upgraded' on what we had last year, although like you I still think we are a bit short of attacking options, particularly given King's previous fitness record. Good to see you talking of survival for this season, looking at some of the signings made by those in and around the playoffs last year the league is going to be stronger than ever at the top end (Mullin has just joined Wrexham from Cambs Utd) and I think we need to set expectations at a realistic level - if we can finish mid-table without the drama of a relegation battle that would be success for me. My biggest concern is that if it does all go wrong we have signed a lot of these lads on multi year deals and can we really afford to stay full time if we drop back into the NLN? As for the previous squad, I think some could have maybe held their own at NLN level but I think NL would have been a step too far for the likes of Pedro and Fox as it proved for some who were retained last year.