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Deereyme66 wrote:

Well he looks happy in that signing photo anyway. Good start. Hope he’s still smiling in a few months.

The more cynical might suggest he’s smiling because he’s signed for the only club that would have kept him in the league.

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Medical this morning, still not announced. Is he having second thoughts?

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Will he reveal what multiple of Kenyon’s wages he was looking for? If, as reported, Morecambe had the lowest L2 budget then possibly Kenyon fitted the chairman’s criteria perfectly.

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alcazar

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Creative MF should be a priority, this is not him. But I always welcome wholehearted 100% ers.

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mistertonmick wrote:

So do you think we should sign a player released by a National League club, possibly will, good shout.

Depends why he’s been released maybe. If he’s not good enough then we don’t want him, if his wages are too high then we can’t have him. Either way it looks a no go.

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That’s a relief, I thought we’d signed one.

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Absolutely right SS24, first priority for a Cox winger – provide cover for your FB. ( Even if we’ve got the ball.)

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Unless you’ve bought XXL.

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Jarvis has already passed Olomola’s goal tally, unlikely that KDT will do the same. Price per goal for OO must be massive, price per minute on the pitch (for us) will be pretty frightening too. Anybody with the knowledge, and statto tendencies, to work it out?

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“If this is unlikely to happen it is because Scunthorpe United cannot afford his wages. Simple as.”

Not sure it is that simple. Cods want to keep him, if their offer is similar to ours he might be settled in Grimsby. If another L2 club comes in with an offer significantly better than ours (and probably more than he’s worth) then why wouldn’t he take that? As a NL player with questions over his injury record his expectations shouldn’t be that high. Not somebody I’d be desperate to sign, que sera sera.

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Well the first 3 “possibles” don’t excite me, much as I like to see local boys come good.

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Has he seen the shirt and thinks it’s Newcastle’s feeder club?

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Northumbiron

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“Featherstone always was a tidy player, did the basic work that many are unable to do. Put stability in the midfield.”

Tidy player who’s found his level.

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Cliff Byrne’s Right Peg wrote:

Be interesting to know what type of wage a player likes Oates commands in the National league, although I expect it will now beyond our means.
Nicky featherstone looked a tidy player too

If we can’t compete with Hartlepool wages then we are in BIG trouble.
(Unless Jeff is subbing them of course!!)

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“Good to see Kyle has added a little bit of nasty to his game. Loft was one of our more effective players last season but on today’s showing Kyle woold be an upgrade on him. He will be back in the efl next season even if Notts County don’t make it.”

As long as it’s not with us, some people have very short memories, he’s had his chance here, move on.

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IRONINTHEBLOOD

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I suppose if players are resigned to having to accept a reduced salary then, if they are contracted to the end of June, it would be foolish to sign another lesser one before then. Makes the chairmans claim about the squad being in place by the end of May even more bizarre.

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Haven’t seen any of our 17 released have been snapped up either.

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Awaywego wrote:

Well that’s good to hear Cass,so like UTI says let’s get behind the players on the pitch.

I support the Club, I can’t help it, sometimes I wish I could. I also give my support to those players who give their all when playing for the Iron. I have no time for those who just turn up for the money with no pride in their performance nor any interest in where the Club, my Club, goes in the future. Sorry if that offends anybody.

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No.

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Borrowed from another thread:-
” Uptheiron99uptheiron99
Are you still going on about the end of May deadline? Cox said it won’t happen, he’s the boss.”

How you can post this and accuse other posters of having opinions “beyond bizarre” is, quite frankly, baffling.
BTW still waiting for those reasons to be positive and optimistic that you were asked for several times, are you ready to share yet?

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Anonymous wrote:

Are you still going on about the end of May deadline? Cox said it won’t happen, he’s the boss.

Porcine squadron overhead!!!

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Anonymous wrote:

Some ‘fans’ opinions on here are beyond bizarre. We are Scunthorpe United, since when did ANY of us follow the club based on great football and winning promotions?
Get behind the PLAYERS on the pitch. That’s what football is about.

You’re right – and yours are among the most bizarre in refusing to find fault when our club is clearly in crisis.
The players have to earn support, they’re not entitled to it if they’re not doing their bit on the pitch and last season (and earlier) many weren’t. If we see a “can’t be bothered” attitude on the pitch then you shouldn’t be surprised to see a similar attitude from fans.

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We could be spared embarrassment by having crowd restrictions being imposed at the start of the season. When we get 1500 (our limit maybe) then the management will assume that there are another 2000 that were hoping to get in and, as far as they’re concerned, everything will be rosy. By the time the crowd restrictions are lifted we’ll be unbeaten, 10 points clear at the top and the 4000 will be accomodated, nothing to worry about.
(OK I might have made the last bit up)

BTW I saw the chairman on TV yesterday from Beverley races where his horses performed in very similar fashion to his football team – coincidence maybe?

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Sanfran49

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Optimistic Possibilities.
Keiran Westwood as player/GK coach using Slocombe’s wages, Mussy’s wages and a bit of KVV’s?
Jem Karacan as player/Asst manager using Lillis’s wages, Russ’s wages and a bit of KVV’s?

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Northumbiron wrote:

To replace the five we lost?
Sharp, Lundstrum, Norwood, Johnstone and Townsend.

Lundstrum, Norwood, Townsend not automatic picks for us. Johnstone I remember had one absolute nightmare for us, a clearance straight to the opposition, picked up a backpass and handled outside the area. At least one led to a goal. I’d be amazed if Goode or Daniels got a start in the Prem., we’re much more their level.

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MK Iron wrote:

Am currently dithering Les. Got until Monday to save a few quid on the early bird thing.

I have zero optimism for the season and I think the team will be shite for the fourth season running. But…they are my shite and have been for 50 odd years. What else would I have to moan about.

Wouldn’t be entirely unexpected if the Early Bird date was pushed back would it?
” What else would I have to moan about” Not married then MK?

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MK Iron

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I think you’ve missed a few les, that or your standards are higher than mine. Toney, Yates, Lolley & Crookes impressed me and are performing at a higher level now. They are, however, well outnumbered by the duds, can’t think of any of them that have shown any improvement on their form with us.

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” we need to go back to what we used to be good at, signing hungry young players with the right attitude to progress and make money from.”

It helps if you don’t let their contracts run down though.

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It will finish bartonscorpion if Slowcoach comes back, the best example of a stay on your line keeper we’ve ever had IMO. Also the only keeper I’ve seen timewasting after 10 minutes of a home game that’s still 0-0. Please let Smudger be wrong.

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Yes it looks like 3 options now.
1. Exciting day ahead.
2. Club statement explaining the change of plan
3. Nowt.
Anybody want to run a book?

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