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Edited December 11, 20169 yr by Ratwhite

It seems a mystery to me that Enfield have sold their star striker, who must be under contract, for no fee?  I'm confused, I expected any "permanent" signings to be the of the unattached variety, why would Enfield let him go? 

Is it possibly because we’ve agreed to pay them in the future based on appearances and a hefty sell on fee?

1 minute ago, Johnnyrotten said:

It seems a mystery to me that Enfield have sold their star striker, who must be under contract, for no fee?  I'm confused, I expected any "permanent" signings to be the of the unattached variety, why would Enfield let him go? 

A bag of balls going the other way.

1 minute ago, Johnnyrotten said:

It seems a mystery to me that Enfield have sold their star striker, who must be under contract, for no fee?  I'm confused, I expected any "permanent" signings to be the of the unattached variety, why would Enfield let him go? 

Maybe a clause in his contract that if a League club comes calling - he can leave?

Dunno, just thinking out loud.Seems a strange one, like you say

Ahh well.

Anyway, must be some looking at near enough completing their 92 next season?

6 in league 2 ive never done, 7 if i cant count a morecambe friendly

But not done luton either

12 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said:

It seems a mystery to me that Enfield have sold their star striker, who must be under contract, for no fee?  I'm confused, I expected any "permanent" signings to be the of the unattached variety, why would Enfield let him go? 

dont semi pro contracts work different,

to keep him they would have to offer him a pro deal to rival ours which im guessing they couldn't do

 

may not be true

Edited January 6, 20206 yr by Werder barmen

1 hour ago, Ani said:

Hmmm. Not the seasoned pros we need if we are fighting to stay up. 

No but nor were McAteer, Tony Caldwell, etc.

14 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

The new McAteer.

Always makes me wonder, talking about Caldwell and McAteer coming from non-league obscurity to a league club, how the fuck did they remain unnoticed until Bolton come calling?

7 minutes ago, Casino said:

6 in league 2 ive never done, 7 if i cant count a morecambe friendly

But not done luton either

New ground for Luton soon too I think? 

A hefty 16 I've not done in L2 as it stands.

Over the moon that we have signed Ethan Hamilton, 

Used to teach him, which will be amazing to see him in a Bolton Shirt, proper good lad, and saw him training with the united youth, head and shoulders above most on the pitch with massive potential, 

"must be under contract". Erm not really.

Yonks ago when the 'reserves ' played at Horwich RMI's Grundy Hill  I happened to be passing & decided to spend a few minutes watching our youngsters .McAteer stood out a mile , slightly older than some but very noticably the best player on the pitch.Not knowing who he was I ambled over to the dugout & inquired as to his identity .Pretty sure it was Dean Crombie who informed me that he was a trialist from Marine called Mcateer. My comment was 'I hope we are signing him' .'We are definately' came the reassuring reply.

15 minutes ago, Werder barmen said:

dont semi pro contracts work different,

to keep him they would have to offer him a pro deal to rival ours which im guessing they couldn't do

 

may not be true

I'm not entirely an expert BUT... Who says he's under contract? Even if they are, it will only be until April. Fee wise in that case, you are talking four figures max. In reality, you let them go and take in on the chin.

Ethan Hamilton seems to get some very mixed reviews on Shrimperzone.

https://www.shrimperzone.com/forums/threads/hamilton-returns-to-manchester-united.102051/

14 minutes ago, Marc505 said:

New ground for Luton soon too I think? 

A hefty 16 I've not done in L2 as it stands.

9 in league 2 I need to tick off 

3 minutes ago, Carlos said:

I'm not entirely an expert BUT... Who says he's under contract? Even if they are, it will only be until April. Fee wise in that case, you are talking four figures max. In reality, you let them go and take in on the chin.

Aye, I doubt it was in either party's interest for him to have been under contract.

Edited January 6, 20206 yr by Lt. Aldo Raine

I think I know why we signed Hamilton it’s because he got sent off for Southend against Doncaster after a bad challenge expect him to come in and wave to the Donny fans basically we have signed him to piss of Donny

7 minutes ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said:

Aye, I doubt it was in either party's interest for him to have been under contract.

You put them under contract to stop your local rivals from offering them £20 a week more, not to deny lads their dreams.

This is all reminiscent of John McGovern's time at the club. Quite rightly folks are mentioning McAteer under Phil Neal. Caldwell is also being referenced - that was a McGovern deal. But so were two others from non league who went on to make their mark with us at roughly the same time. George Oghani (Hyde United) and Mark Came (Winsford).

This'll be a hit and miss strategy. Not all will come off. Not all will become saleable assets. But clearly the strategy is to focus on scouting and then investing in hungry young players who show promise. The caveat from me would be we need for a few experienced heads mixed in.

Edited January 6, 20206 yr by paulhanley

2 minutes ago, paulhanley said:

This is all reminiscent of John McGovern's time at the club. Quite rightly folks are mentioning McAteer under Phil Neal. Caldwell is also being referenced - that was a McGovern deal. But so were two others from non league who went on to make their mark with us at roughly the same time. George Oghani (Hyde United) and Mark Came (Winsford).

This'll be a hit and miss strategy. Not all will come off. Not all will become saleable assets. But clearly the strategy is to focus on scouting and then investing in hungry young players who show promise. The caveat from me would be we need for a few experienced heads mixed in.

Is Ray Deakin available? 😊

Wonder if KH will do more of this type of business and get rid of some of our existing youngsters because he won't get a percentage of their sell on which he is always rumoured to ask for of people he develops.

4 minutes ago, RONNIE PHILLIPS said:

Is Ray Deakin available? 😊

Them wer't days! 🙂

Sadly no longer with us of course.

How about Gerry McElhinney!?

Edited January 6, 20206 yr by paulhanley

Chris Eagles is available he's terminated his contract with Oldham by mutual consent 

15 minutes ago, paulhanley said:

Them wer't days! 🙂

Sadly no longer with us of course.

How about Gerry McElhinney!?

A centre back partnership of the 2 Gedis, McElhinney & Taggart would be useful. 

3 minutes ago, RONNIE PHILLIPS said:

A centre back partnership of the 2 Gedis, McElhinney & Taggart would be useful. 

Not for the faint hearted. Blood would be spilled. Red cards brandished!