Looking at signings I’d say it’s 3-5-2 as believe there’s at least one more defender to come. Looks like Ricketts holding and runners around him in midfield
So it begins, ins and outs
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Pink Panther
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I've continued tracking all Isthmian Premier Division clubs' player announcements and have attached an updated and tidied up version of my record below. New additions are highlighted in red. (The many additional Whitehawk players were already there a week ago but I somehow omitted them by mistake.) Concord have been the busiest club this week, with four new players announced on Tuesday and another four this evening, but most clubs have reported nothing new on this front. Hashtag have announced that they will be releasing a comprehensive retained and signed list "soon".
One player who's been "unannounced" is Crossley Lema, who joined Folkestone from Carshalton on 29th May but has now moved to Welling United. (Announcements from both Folkestone and Welling linked below.)
folkestoneinvictafc.co.uk
www.wellingunited.com
There was a similar incident in National South with Alex Finney trumpeted as a statement signing from Ebbsfleet by Tonbridge, only for Eastbourne Borough to step in a couple of weeks later with an offer that was apparently too good to refuse. (Article linked below.)
www.kentonline.co.uk
Did Finney actually sign a contract at Tonbridge? The article just says he'd "agreed terms" with them, which isn't necessarily the same thing. I guess it's possible Tonbridge might agree to release a player from a newly signed contract if he subsequently gets a much more lucrative offer from elsewhere, but you'd expect an acknowledgement of thanks from Eastbourne if this was the case. All of Eastbourne's social media only refers to his time at Ebbsfleet and before, with no mention of him ever being at Tonbridge.
All this makes me wonder how many of the 200 or so players so far announced by clubs in our division might be vulnerable to being poached like this. Possibly dozens, even though most if not all of them will stay put. Equally there could be dozens more players already lined up by clubs like ours, who prefer a more cautious approach, rather than risk looking silly if one of them slips through the net. Wingate & Finchley more or less stated they won't be making any squad announcement before the pre-season fixtures start for this reason. I suspect they and others have few if any players under contract in any case.
One player who's been "unannounced" is Crossley Lema, who joined Folkestone from Carshalton on 29th May but has now moved to Welling United. (Announcements from both Folkestone and Welling linked below.)
Welcome Crossley
Former Carshalton, Margate & Leatherhead defender agrees deal to become the first signing of the summer.
folkestoneinvictafc.co.uk
Wings secure signing of full-back Crossley Lema
Welling United are delighted to confirm the arrival of right-back Crossley Lema. The 24-year old has caught the eye in the Isthmian League Premier Division in recent seasons with Margate and Carshalton Athletic, winning the Robins’ Player of the Year award for his sparking displays last term...
www.wellingunited.com
There was a similar incident in National South with Alex Finney trumpeted as a statement signing from Ebbsfleet by Tonbridge, only for Eastbourne Borough to step in a couple of weeks later with an offer that was apparently too good to refuse. (Article linked below.)
Finney quits Tonbridge
Defender Alex Finney has left Tonbridge after only three weeks - after receiving an offer he couldn’t refuse.
Did Finney actually sign a contract at Tonbridge? The article just says he'd "agreed terms" with them, which isn't necessarily the same thing. I guess it's possible Tonbridge might agree to release a player from a newly signed contract if he subsequently gets a much more lucrative offer from elsewhere, but you'd expect an acknowledgement of thanks from Eastbourne if this was the case. All of Eastbourne's social media only refers to his time at Ebbsfleet and before, with no mention of him ever being at Tonbridge.
All this makes me wonder how many of the 200 or so players so far announced by clubs in our division might be vulnerable to being poached like this. Possibly dozens, even though most if not all of them will stay put. Equally there could be dozens more players already lined up by clubs like ours, who prefer a more cautious approach, rather than risk looking silly if one of them slips through the net. Wingate & Finchley more or less stated they won't be making any squad announcement before the pre-season fixtures start for this reason. I suspect they and others have few if any players under contract in any case.
Probably all players nominally under contract are currently available. If not registered with the FA I believe you can generally wriggle out of contracts. Unless the Isthmian and Conference South registration dates are well in advance of the typical dates, the registration period hasn't opened yet.I've continued tracking all Isthmian Premier Division clubs' player announcements and have attached an updated and tidied up version of my record below. New additions are highlighted in red. (The many additional Whitehawk players were already there a week ago but I somehow omitted them by mistake.) Concord have been the busiest club this week, with four new players announced on Tuesday and another four this evening, but most clubs have reported nothing new on this front. Hashtag have announced that they will be releasing a comprehensive retained and signed list "soon".
One player who's been "unannounced" is Crossley Lema, who joined Folkestone from Carshalton on 29th May but has now moved to Welling United. (Announcements from both Folkestone and Welling linked below.)
Welcome Crossley
Former Carshalton, Margate & Leatherhead defender agrees deal to become the first signing of the summer.
Wings secure signing of full-back Crossley Lema
Welling United are delighted to confirm the arrival of right-back Crossley Lema. The 24-year old has caught the eye in the Isthmian League Premier Division in recent seasons with Margate and Carshalton Athletic, winning the Robins’ Player of the Year award for his sparking displays last term...
There was a similar incident in National South with Alex Finney trumpeted as a statement signing from Ebbsfleet by Tonbridge, only for Eastbourne Borough to step in a couple of weeks later with an offer that was apparently too good to refuse. (Article linked below.)
Finney quits Tonbridge
Defender Alex Finney has left Tonbridge after only three weeks - after receiving an offer he couldn’t refuse.
Did Finney actually sign a contract at Tonbridge? The article just says he'd "agreed terms" with them, which isn't necessarily the same thing. I guess it's possible Tonbridge might agree to release a player from a newly signed contract if he subsequently gets a much more lucrative offer from elsewhere, but you'd expect an acknowledgement of thanks from Eastbourne if this was the case. All of Eastbourne's social media only refers to his time at Ebbsfleet and before, with no mention of him ever being at Tonbridge.
All this makes me wonder how many of the 200 or so players so far announced by clubs in our division might be vulnerable to being poached like this. Possibly dozens, even though most if not all of them will stay put. Equally there could be dozens more players already lined up by clubs like ours, who prefer a more cautious approach, rather than risk looking silly if one of them slips through the net. Wingate & Finchley more or less stated they won't be making any squad announcement before the pre-season fixtures start for this reason. I suspect they and others have few if any players under contract in any case.
Pink Panther
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I know contracts have to be registered with the FA, so presumably there's a loophole until that process is completed, but I've no idea whether there's some sort of closed window during the summer when this cannot be done. League registration forms are another matter, applicable to both contracted and non-contract players, and I believe these are not made available to clubs until shortly before the new season starts.
scousedom
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He’s either very clever waiting for the market to come to him, or… he isn’t. Personally I agree with you, there will be so many players available later on anyway you’re better hanging on.
Is there even a counter argument that says you’re better signing players late? The advantage of getting everyone in early is you have your squad for all of pre-season. But do some players who get signed up early let themselves go over the break? Sign a player late, that player has had to keep himself in good condition through the summer trying to get a gig… Not saying it would always be the case but maybe sometimes…
Pink Panther
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Article on recent signing Mark Ricketts:
londonnewsonline.co.uk
Former Charlton youngster: Dulwich Hamlet move is not about winding down career – I want a promotion
Ricketts became a club legend at Boreham Wood, captaining the side during his seven seasons at Meadow Park and helping Luke Garrard’s team continually attempt to punch above their weight in the Nat…
londonnewsonline.co.uk
scousedom
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Would be very interesting at the end of the season to see if there’s a relationship between how early a player signed and how much they played. I know it will be imperfect, because announcement date isn’t necessarily the same as the signing date, but I do wonder what it would show…I've continued tracking all Isthmian Premier Division clubs' player announcements and have attached an updated and tidied up version of my record below. New additions are highlighted in red. (The many additional Whitehawk players were already there a week ago but I somehow omitted them by mistake.) Concord have been the busiest club this week, with four new players announced on Tuesday and another four this evening, but most clubs have reported nothing new on this front. Hashtag have announced that they will be releasing a comprehensive retained and signed list "soon".
One player who's been "unannounced" is Crossley Lema, who joined Folkestone from Carshalton on 29th May but has now moved to Welling United. (Announcements from both Folkestone and Welling linked below.)
Welcome Crossley
Former Carshalton, Margate & Leatherhead defender agrees deal to become the first signing of the summer.
Wings secure signing of full-back Crossley Lema
Welling United are delighted to confirm the arrival of right-back Crossley Lema. The 24-year old has caught the eye in the Isthmian League Premier Division in recent seasons with Margate and Carshalton Athletic, winning the Robins’ Player of the Year award for his sparking displays last term...
There was a similar incident in National South with Alex Finney trumpeted as a statement signing from Ebbsfleet by Tonbridge, only for Eastbourne Borough to step in a couple of weeks later with an offer that was apparently too good to refuse. (Article linked below.)
Finney quits Tonbridge
Defender Alex Finney has left Tonbridge after only three weeks - after receiving an offer he couldn’t refuse.
Did Finney actually sign a contract at Tonbridge? The article just says he'd "agreed terms" with them, which isn't necessarily the same thing. I guess it's possible Tonbridge might agree to release a player from a newly signed contract if he subsequently gets a much more lucrative offer from elsewhere, but you'd expect an acknowledgement of thanks from Eastbourne if this was the case. All of Eastbourne's social media only refers to his time at Ebbsfleet and before, with no mention of him ever being at Tonbridge.
All this makes me wonder how many of the 200 or so players so far announced by clubs in our division might be vulnerable to being poached like this. Possibly dozens, even though most if not all of them will stay put. Equally there could be dozens more players already lined up by clubs like ours, who prefer a more cautious approach, rather than risk looking silly if one of them slips through the net. Wingate & Finchley more or less stated they won't be making any squad announcement before the pre-season fixtures start for this reason. I suspect they and others have few if any players under contract in any case.
Ben Caldecourt
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My club at Step 5 started on 10th June! Believe our season does start slightly earlier though on 29th July.
pompeydunc
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Who are you playing for now?
Ben Caldecourt
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Managing down at Lingfield now mate. Retired at 23, concerning.
pompeydunc
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Pink Panther
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I think Deadfield was the first signing last year and the first to leave. Although he still outlasted the manager who signed him!
By contrast Felix was last to be confirmed before the opening day and played the most matches.
Paula_G
Flitting in & out like Tinkerbell on Meth
Plenty of women’s teams starting their pre season training already though all the festivals plus Prides in London & Brighton tend to play havoc with that.
AveryDave
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Assuming they are back, they must be sick of five-a-sides by now. Would imagine they're pretty high scoring, though.
Pink Panther
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An interesting signing. A relatively young player from a local lower division club that was close to reaching our new division last season.
www.pitchero.com
Tumkaya Makes The Step Up
Long-serving Cray Valley PM centre-back makes first move into Step 3.
www.pitchero.com
Ben Caldecourt
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GK announced tomorrow at midday
I’m guessing Tom Hadler ex stone.
Moroccan Sunset
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Signed for Ramsgate in May.
Not him then! Any other ideas?
Ben Foster for the Dulwich sequel to 'Welcome to Wrexham'
Stuart Fordyce
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De Gea is a free agent, his contract with Manchester United expires at midnight
scousedom
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Shite
T Corcoran
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I reckon Yusuf Mersin. Was at Maidstone last season then sent on loan to Welling soon after Hak left. He hasn't resigned with anyone for the upcoming season
Sparkle Motion
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Yusuf Mersin fell victim to the Tom Hadler fan club and ridiculous goalkeeper debate that raged all season at Maidstone, where whoever was in goal was blamed for relegation. He was no better or worse than Hadler playing behind a terrible team and could do a good job for you two levels down.
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