Stickied League 2 Transfer Rumours/Confirmed Transfers 2023/24

[LS Bantam]

Our ITK on twitter claiming a defender is coming in. Would imagine it's a first choice LB as anything else would be pure lunacy.

We’ve a surplus of centre halves (not helped by signing a shit one the other day) but having lost Critchlow we could do with a replacement at least close to his standard otherwise we’re basically stuck with last years defence.

 

[Kauto Star]

Hopefully someone pacy and athletic, someone similar to Headly who was on loan at Harrogate.

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Headley looked a quality player, be good to tempt him, not sure whether in Huddersfields plans though?

We will probably end up with someone more like Bola. Very underwhelming business so far recruitment wise

 

[THE LAST WALTZ]

He sounds ideal for us really, we’re going to try and dominate possession every game and want technical players we can get on the ball, never going to be a counter attacking side at all. Hopefully it’s similar to Bostock where a guy with talent clearly above this level but a bit of a nomadic career can find a home.

We had him pre-season a couple of years back and you could see he had ability.
Apparently he had a Billy big bollocks attitude though.
Speaking to fans of other clubs he can have a shit attitude and will play only when he wants to.
Hope he doesn’t upset your dressing room.

 

[Crewelad87]

Seen Wrexham are linked with Nick Powell. That would be a ridiculous signing at this level. Last time he was at this level when he was 18 he was already way beyond this level, pretty certain he would more than do a job in the championship still.

 

[AR27]

We’ve a surplus of centre halves (not helped by signing a shit one the other day) but having lost Critchlow we could do with a replacement at least close to his standard otherwise we’re basically stuck with last years defence.

Tbf our defence was pretty sound as a whole last year. Platt and Stubbs only conceded something like 8 in 12 when they played together and I think we only conceded 19 goals from open play all year. Our issue was defending set pieces which I think was more of a team problem.

 

[Boz]

It’s good that Rovers have done some decent recruiting and early on. Norris in particular adds something different up front.

The next issue will be sorting a new keeper and right-back, with Dacres-Cogley rumoured to be heading to Bolton. Though maybe O’Connor will revert to playing there.

If the development model remains, then presume there will also be one or two younger players to come in and build up to sell on.

 

[Master D]

Seen Wrexham are linked with Nick Powell. That would be a ridiculous signing at this level. Last time he was at this level when he was 18 he was already way beyond this level, pretty certain he would more than do a job in the championship still.

From what I know of him he's lazy and very injury prone. I don't see it at all really and not sure where he'd play.

 

[Bartonyellow]

He still lives in Burton so it would suit him.

He does. My mate plays golf with him. He lives behind the Pirelli. I was gutted when he left in fairness.

 

[pontoonlew]

Going to put this out there now, Wrexhams policy of just signing the best/most expensive players they can isn’t a policy I can see winning League 2.

I don’t doubt they can afford it and they’ll obviously go to minimum Championship level at some point but the transfer methods don’t strike me as particularly wise, especially at this level.

 

[Indian Dan]

Yeah, much better to sign moth-eared old journeymen

 

[EnglishRed]

Going to put this out there now, Wrexhams policy of just signing the best/most expensive players they can isn’t a policy I can see winning League 2.

I don’t doubt they can afford it and they’ll obviously go to minimum Championship level at some point but the transfer methods don’t strike me as particularly wise, especially at this level.

Thats mainly what people say about us though, whether it's actually true or not is another matter. We also get linked to every player whether or not we are actually interested.

Last season the majority of our signings were free transfers or players from the National league. Cannon, Forde and O'Connell cost money and were from higher divisions but they address specific problems in out squad.

In general our recruitment is pretty measured- which is why we still haven't signed anyone.

 

[Agombar stool]

Going to put this out there now, Wrexhams policy of just signing the best/most expensive players they can isn’t a policy I can see winning League 2.

I don’t doubt they can afford it and they’ll obviously go to minimum Championship level at some point but the transfer methods don’t strike me as particularly wise, especially at this level.

There are echoes of us in 2011 when Andrew Black was our chairman and we threw the buck at it with Di Canio at the helm. Because it was a circus at the club we weren't very popular and at times it was like a revolving door of players coming in and going out.

Players like Alan Connell, Alan McCormack, Paul Benson, Lee Holmes, John Bostock, James Collins, Gary Roberts and the legend that is Troy Archibald-Henville were brought in and we won the league. We also beat Premier league Wigan in the FA Cup.

In league 1 we were motoring until Andrew Black pulled the plug on his investment, Di Canio left, Matt Ritchie was sold to help pay off some debt and we ended up losing the play off semi to Brentford on penalties. We've not quite hit those heights since (ignoring the play off final defeat to Preston in 2015) and its been a constant battle to get things sorted off the pitch since then.

I have a feeling the Wrexham owners might be in it for the longer haul than Andrew Black was. I can definitely see them going straight through this season and probably play-offs in league 1 next.

 

[LS Bantam]

There are echoes of us in 2011 when Andrew Black was our chairman and we threw the buck at it with Di Canio at the helm. Because it was a circus at the club we weren't very popular and at times it was like a revolving door of players coming in and going out.

Players like Alan Connell, Alan McCormack, Paul Benson, Lee Holmes, John Bostock, James Collins, Gary Roberts and the legend that is Troy Archibald-Henville were brought in and we won the league. We also beat Premier league Wigan in the FA Cup.

In league 1 we were motoring until Andrew Black pulled the plug on his investment, Di Canio left, Matt Ritchie was sold to help pay off some debt and we ended up losing the play off semi to Brentford on penalties. We've not quite hit those heights since (ignoring the play off final defeat to Preston in 2015) and its been a constant battle to get things sorted off the pitch since then.

I have a feeling the Wrexham owners might be in it for the longer haul than Andrew Black was. I can definitely see them going straight through this season and probably play-offs in league 1 next.

Paul Caddis’ Under the cosh interview is a good listen for a lot of the Di Canio stuff and how much they were spending, there’s a bit on Leon Clarke and what he was on.

 

[F!RTHY]

Caddis’ interview is a good watch, but It’ll never pip the one with Si Ferry - absolute comedy gold that lad!

 

[Gladders]

Harvey Rodgers from Accrington the latest rumour for us

 

[Master D]

Thats mainly what people say about us though, whether it's actually true or not is another matter. We also get linked to every player whether or not we are actually interested.

Last season the majority of our signings were free transfers or players from the National league. Cannon, Forde and O'Connell cost money and were from higher divisions but they address specific problems in out squad.

In general our recruitment is pretty measured- which is why we still haven't signed anyone.

The recruitment has largely been spot on since day 1 and all the big name/big fee transfers have worked out and there's only been a couple of flops like Brisley and Hyde really.

 

[Indian Dan]

Recruitment gets harder the higher up clubs go. I think the difference with Wrexham is that they don’t have to have an eye on future sale value - it’s all here and now.

 

[EnglishRed]

It just what has happened the last few seasons. Notts County or someone signs a player from a higher division and it's seen as a really good signing. We buy a player from L1 and "it's a circus, they'll go bust soon"

 

[jacobncfc]

It just what has happened the last few seasons. Notts County or someone signs a player from a higher division and it's seen as a really good signing. We buy a player from L1 and "it's a circus, they'll go bust soon"

To be fair, isn’t the obvious difference that you can/have paid big transfer fees to sign regular starters from leagues higher than you. That’s pretty much unheard of, although the ‘going bust’ stuff is obviously nonsense. When we or anyone else sign a player from a higher division it’s someone who’s been released (bar the fairly unique McGoldrick circumstances).

 

[Master D]

Seems little old Wrexham are getting pushed about by Coventry, they want Tom O'Connor from us and are offering silly money.

Overall he is the best player at the club IMO and would be a big loss.

 

[jacobncfc]

Seems little old Wrexham are getting pushed about by Coventry, they want Tom O'Connor from us and are offering silly money.

Overall he is the best player at the club IMO and would be a big loss.

Always impressed me at National League level, but top half Championship seems a bit of a jump.

 

[pontoonlew]

Harvey Rodgers & Harvey Cartwright signing today apparently, both look like 2 more good captures

 

[joethegill]

Seems little old Wrexham are getting pushed about by Coventry, they want Tom O'Connor from us and are offering silly money.

Overall he is the best player at the club IMO and would be a big loss.

Tom O'Connor was absolutely bang average in League One, I'm not surprised he looked good in the National League but I think Coventry are going to get absolutely fleeced if they think he's a Championship player.

 

[Son of Cod]

The recruitment has largely been spot on since day 1 and all the big name/big fee transfers have worked out and there's only been a couple of flops like Brisley and Hyde really.

Individually yep, however as your MO is currently get up the divisions as fast as possible you have to say that collectively it failed in 21/22. I know that's harsh because fine margins and all that but that is ultimately the long and short of it for me. I agree with Indian Dan's comment about the Wrexham transfer policy being about the here and now, which is absolutely fine. I'm not knocking that. It worked a treat last season but the thing that I find a little off is for all the talk about community and securing the long term future of the club and for all the ingenuity of the publicity that the two Ryans have implemented, the transfer market movement just seems a little basic and obvious. There's no real plan there it seems and it doesn't really sit with the rest of the work going on at the club from what I've seen. I reckon this'll be fine at this level, but you're potentially gonna face some hefty pay offs in L1 on top of having to improve your squad which could hamper progress. I think your playing recruitment will need to be a bit cannier when you're up there to be able to compete at the top end. Unless I'm missing things, in which case happy to be put right on this.

 

[Son of Cod]

To be fair, isn’t the obvious difference that you can/have paid big transfer fees to sign regular starters from leagues higher than you. That’s pretty much unheard of, although the ‘going bust’ stuff is obviously nonsense. When we or anyone else sign a player from a higher division it’s someone who’s been released (bar the fairly unique McGoldrick circumstances).

Yep I'm equally dismissive of both Notts' and Wrexham's ludicrous spending.

 

[jacobncfc]

Yep I'm equally dismissive of both Notts' and Wrexham's ludicrous spending.

Saw you lot handing out a three year deal and paying a fee yesterday. Sad to see the future of a great, historic club out at risk with such reckless behaviour.

 

[Master D]

Individually yep, however as your MO is currently get up the divisions as fast as possible you have to say that collectively it failed in 21/22. I know that's harsh because fine margins and all that but that is ultimately the long and short of it for me. I agree with Indian Dan's comment about the Wrexham transfer policy being about the here and now, which is absolutely fine. I'm not knocking that. It worked a treat last season but the thing that I find a little off is for all the talk about community and securing the long term future of the club and for all the ingenuity of the publicity that the two Ryans have implemented, the transfer market movement just seems a little basic and obvious. There's no real plan there it seems and it doesn't really sit with the rest of the work going on at the club from what I've seen. I reckon this'll be fine at this level, but you're potentially gonna face some hefty pay offs in L1 on top of having to improve your squad which could hamper progress. I think your playing recruitment will need to be a bit cannier when you're up there to be able to compete at the top end. Unless I'm missing things, in which case happy to be put right on this.

We had to get up ASAP so I guess that's why the policy was to mainly get experienced players and give them long contracts. Might change now we are up but we've still got a good mix of young players alongside them. If we get up this season then huge changes would be needed next summer.

We will be losing money on the likes of Tozer and Palmer for sure but they've played their part in getting us here so maybe those losses will be accepted.

 

[Son of Cod]

Saw you lot handing out a three year deal and paying a fee yesterday. Sad to see the future of a great, historic club out at risk with such reckless behaviour.

All paid for by our FA Cup money. We're untouchable for the next few windows, what a time to be alive and on the lower league forums.

 

[Agombar stool]

Caddis’ interview is a good watch, but It’ll never pip the one with Si Ferry - absolute comedy gold that lad!

Ferry is brilliant.

 

[Son of Cod]

Harvey Rodgers & Harvey Cartwright signing today apparently, both look like 2 more good captures

Rodgers in particular sounds like a great signing going off what the Accrington fans are saying. Absolutely stacked at the back if this one comes off.