O'Brien Signs

[SaltySeaDog]

If the incoming players are going to be of this quality, it would be good to see some outgoings to make room for more.

It will be interesting to see how many we can get out. You would think Husin, Patching, Hawk & Ward were top of this list

Positive signs so far that Ardley has a good idea of what we need, and could get the players through the door.

[countygump]

[MagpieMike]

Very happy with this signing. Just the kind of player we need. Shows serious intent from both the manager and the owner. The kind of player we've missed all season. This and the news on Enzio on the same day is a big positive step.

Moving out loan signings seems a positive too, the club clearly want to maximise use of the loan market.

[LaxtonLad]

Where were they training, and when?

[Oldstripy]

Where were they training, and when?

Basford yesterday morning.

[BigFatPie]

Let’s hope he stays injury free. It’s this type of signing that makes me wonder why Hardy gets so much stick.

[Old_pie]

Let’s hope he stays injury free. It’s this type of signing that makes me wonder why Hardy gets so much stick.

He got the stick for hyping up players such as Virtue (shedding a tear) and Husin. The last two transfer windows were a "future England" manager disaster and hopefully AH, NA will have given us a chance of rescuing the situation which will put as back to where we were when AH took over 2 years ago.

On paper these are two signings we could have done with in the summer. But still, good looking business done early and hopefully NA has a better idea for what is needed at our level than former premiership stars.

[CheltenhamPie]

The business done so far is very encouraging; however the proof will be on the pitch. I think the chairman has clearly shown that he remains very committed to the cause.

Let's hope we all get the rewards our support deserves.

[Elite_Pie]

The business done so far is very encouraging; however the proof will be on the pitch. I think the chairman has clearly shown that he remains very committed to the cause.

Let's hope we all get the rewards our support deserves.

Agree. We seem to be trying to address the main weaknesses in the squad and a central defender and a battling midfielder were among the priorities. Allessandra seems back in contention and the imminent return of Enzio is almost like a third signing, so I am a bit more optimistic on our survival chances than I was at the turn of the year.

[Moreton_Pie]

Spot on Big Un. Couldnt agree more. Well posted.