Stickied League 2 Transfer Rumours/Confirmed Transfers 2023/24

[Spanishstag]

Who wouldn't want to sign for this guy?

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Parky realised that Norwood doesn't suit the brand. He wouldn't play well to an American audience- they just wouldn't understand what he was.

The BRAND it just makes me cringe

 

[Kauto Star]

Can tell you’ve never been in non-league. Halifax 2008 have never been in the Football League.

Still Halifax Town to me. Still play at The Shay which is better than a lot of league 2 grounds and would attract a decent following for a small town with 3 football league neighbours on their doorstep.

 

[EnglishRed]

The BRAND it just makes me cringe

Well I obviously used the word in deadly earnest.

 

[Chris FGR]

Still Halifax Town to me. Still play at The Shay which is better than a lot of league 2 grounds and would attract a decent following for a small town with 3 football league neighbours on their doorstep.

FC Halifax are similar to the current Bradford (Park Avenue). Or Aldershot.

 

[Spanishstag]

Well I obviously used the word in deadly earnest.

I know but its closer to the truth than some realise i suspect

 

[EnglishRed]

I know but its closer to the truth than some realise i suspect

'Project' is the one I hate.

"I really wanted to join the project"
No you went for the money.

 

[Chris FGR]

I’m delighted to be here, I was excited as soon as I heard the club were interested a couple of weeks ago, the manager/DoF really sold the project to me, I’ve always enjoyed coming up against them in the past etc etc.

It’s literally the same quotes every signing, and usually means Jack shit. The player signed because it’s the best/only offer they could get.

 

[Spanishstag]

'Project' is the one I hate.

"I really wanted to join the project"
No you went for the money.

With stags they usually mention the RH academy our training ground

 

[Crewelad87]

Tariq Ukakwe. Any use Crewe fans?

He's got some decent attributes, so I can see why he was at Chelsea so long. But his biggest issue is I just don't see where fits into a system. He just doesn't seem to have a position, he's not really a full back, or a winger or centre mid. But on the same hand he can do a job in any of these positions filling in. Good utility player, but I just don't see him as a starter week in week out at league 2 level.

 

[Nobby]

FC Halifax are similar to the current Bradford (Park Avenue). Or Aldershot.

Halifax are a bigger club than FGR without doubt

 

[EnglishRed]

With stags they usually mention the RH academy our training ground

"they're a massive club, who shouldn't be in this division..I'm excited to show the fans what I can do."

 

[F!RTHY]

Still Halifax Town to me. Still play at The Shay which is better than a lot of league 2 grounds and would attract a decent following for a small town with 3 football league neighbours on their doorstep.

AND they wouldn’t allocate visiting supporters 900 tickets.

 

[Agombar stool]

He's got some decent attributes, so I can see why he was at Chelsea so long. But his biggest issue is I just don't see where fits into a system. He just doesn't seem to have a position, he's not really a full back, or a winger or centre mid. But on the same hand he can do a job in any of these positions filling in. Good utility player, but I just don't see him as a starter week in week out at league 2 level.

He potentially sounds like a better version of Ellis Iandolo. (who we sold to Colchester) I wonder if Flynn has him pencilled in for LWB. Still not a done deal, but it sounds like it could well be on the cards.

 

[Chris FGR]

Halifax are a bigger club than FGR without doubt

True. But that wasn’t the point.

The point is they are a reformed club, so if they come up they wouldn’t be returning to the Football League.

 

[Agombar stool]

I’m delighted to be here, I was excited as soon as I heard the club were interested a couple of weeks ago, the manager/DoF really sold the project to me, I’ve always enjoyed coming up against them in the past etc etc.

It’s literally the same quotes every signing, and usually means Jack shit. The player signed because it’s the best/only offer they could get.

Let's not kid ourselves, the average league 2 footballer is getting offers in league 2 for a reason. A large % of these players are going to have a shortish career playing in the lower leagues. Whilst of course career wise they will want to go and play as high up the pyramid as possible but in many many cases, that's simply not going to happen. Family is going to be a big factor but at the end of the day these guys are not fans, given a choice, the vast majority are going to pick whoever pays the most/provides the most security for him and family. Some fans get arsey that a player allegedly picks a 'smaller' club over there's, but it's the nature of the beast.

The new player interview is all PR flim-flam that they've been instructed to say. Who in their right mind is going to actually say without any prompting - 'it's a dream to play in front of these brilliant fans at the Colchester Community Stadium and the clubs ambitions align perfectly with mine'. (No offence to Col U fans, first club that sprang to mind)

It's the same bullshit when a club announce that they've 'beaten off a host of Championship clubs for the signature of Rolando Pizzari from Southall United'. Total merde.

 

[Chris FGR]

He potentially sounds like a better version of Ellis Iandolo. (who we sold to Colchester) I wonder if Flynn has him pencilled in for LWB. Still not a done deal, but it sounds like it could well be on the cards.

We trialled Uwakwe at LB during this pre-season, looked ok there. Much prefers playing in midfield though, apparently.

You also are rumoured to be in for another of our trialists, Darnell Johnson. Bit frustrating if both end up signing for you as many of us were hoping we’d get them. We’re a bit short of depth or quality.

 

[Indian Dan]

That Johnson has only played 3 games in 2 years

 

[Chris FGR]

That Johnson has only played 3 games in 2 years

Had injuries I believe. Looked good the other night.

 

[Indian Dan]

These sort of players usually do look good - until they break down again.

 

[Chris FGR]

That’s the gamble you have to take sometimes though.

I mean we did similar with Jordan Moore-Taylor, was known as being pretty injury prone but was worth the risk as he’s quality when fit and played a big part in our promotion. Unfortunately last season he ended up being injured a lot more.

Also our top scorer last season was Connor Wickham, who we actually managed to keep fit for a couple of months. Can’t be many more injury prone players then him..

 

[Son of Cod]

AND they wouldn’t allocate visiting supporters 900 tickets.

They are known slashers. One of the originators of the modern day era infact...

Halifax Town (A) Tickets On Sale Tomorrow - Grimsby Town Football Club

Tickets for our Boxing Day trip to FC Halifax Town go on sale exclusively to season ticket holders from 10am on Wednesday 8th December.

gtfc.co.uk

...on Boxing Day too, the quisling little rats.

 

[F!RTHY]

They are known slashers. One of the originators of the modern day era infact...

Halifax Town (A) Tickets On Sale Tomorrow - Grimsby Town Football Club

Tickets for our Boxing Day trip to FC Halifax Town go on sale exclusively to season ticket holders from 10am on Wednesday 8th December.

gtfc.co.uk

...on Boxing Day too, the quisling little rats.

Wasn’t that due to police advice, though?

 

[Son of Cod]

Wasn’t that due to police advice, though?

Police, SAG, Calderdale Council and FC Halifax all in cahoots together. Was a moot point in the end as the game was postponed but I'm classing that as the club having previous.

 

[F!RTHY]

Police, SAG, Calderdale Council and FC Halifax all in cahoots together. Was a moot point in the end as the game was postponed but I'm classing that as the club having previous.

Loosely translated: Fax as a club didn’t independently reduce away allocation, but other clubs in this league have.

Glad we cleared that one up.

 

[Casey]

Anthony Grant signs for Crawley. Signed a short term deal last season. Been with us all pre season.

Casey

 

[dan_wrexhamafc]

Few on our message boards saying we're in for James McClean from Wigan.

Would be decent cover for the LWB position but I'd rather we signed a few younger players. Probably a load of bull again anyway

 

[Mighty_Bantam]

Anthony Grant signs for Crawley. Signed a short term deal last season. Been with us all pre season.

Casey

He's still around?!

 

[dan_wrexhamafc]

Few on our message boards saying we're in for James McClean from Wigan.

Would be decent cover for the LWB position but I'd rather we signed a few younger players. Probably a load of bull again anyway

Maybe not, having a medical today apparently, will signing from Wigan, should go through in time for the cup game on Tuesday against Wigan

 

[Master D]

Few on our message boards saying we're in for James McClean from Wigan.

Would be decent cover for the LWB position but I'd rather we signed a few younger players. Probably a load of bull again anyway

I know he's fairly high profile but is he even better than Mendy though? Does seem like cover.

 

[chief]

I know he's fairly high profile but is he even better than Mendy though? Does seem like cover.

Not sure a player like McClean's coming down here to sit on the bench. An interesting one.