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A very good signing in Oli Rose. Just need to adopt a setup that builds stability.

Make opponents have to adapt to us on every occasion. Whether it be 433 or 442 is ok because for us it works more than 352 or 3142 etc, etc.

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Like the launch video but will be honest not the most imaginative of designs for either strip.

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Can imagine there will be a sell on clause and that the club also has an option to extend clause.

Good business for both if that is the case.

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Deereyme66 wrote:

Ha ha, only joshing. I’ll do better if I remember to make my predictions on time!

I realised that DM66 – was just having a little fun.

I do it because what Matt and the moderators do is phenomenal and I like to show my appreciation.
It takes a lot of time but they do it to keep OUR Forum independent.

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lesgeo wrote:

Are you sure that you are being reasonable about that, San Fran?

I live in hope.

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cassidystash wrote:

Come on, join in. It’s a new division so initially no form/results to go on. Usually means that my stabs in the dark leave me closer to the top of the league than later on when the experts leave me behind.
If you use and enjoy this forum then help to keep it going.

Hear, Hear Cassidy’s tash.

Deereyme66 wrote:

Sanfran49 wrote:

Come on people join in and help YOUR forum.

Because you will help, every weekend you can take a few minutes away from shouting at the politicians and display your superior football knowledge to predicting all the correct results and teach us all a thing or two.

It is fun, frustrating at times when in a minute you can go from glory to failure.

Matt should pay you commission for your promotion efforts Sanfran

Sorry Deeryme66 I could not accept nor would I counsel for such an emolument.

It would render my Amateur status as obsolete, it would make me a professional – not a chance of that happening.

All the best for the Prediction challenges ahead and I am sure you will do very well.

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cassidystash wrote:

Come on, join in. It’s a new division so initially no form/results to go on. Usually means that my stabs in the dark leave me closer to the top of the league than later on when the experts leave me behind.
If you use and enjoy this forum then help to keep it going.

Hear, Hear Cassidy’s tash.

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14 points and no stupid formations.

Also expect players to be able to pass the ball to each other consistently.

[Sanfran49]

Come on people join in and help YOUR forum.

Because you will help, every weekend you can take a few minutes away from shouting at the politicians and display your superior football knowledge to predicting all the correct results and teach us all a thing or two.

It is fun, frustrating at times when in a minute you can go from glory to failure.

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JOHNMMAW wrote:

If we are releasing Shipstone and Simmonds then Butler has not been fair with them. To hang onto them until a week before the season begins does not give them much time to get another club!! He should have seen enough of them to decide by now. From is being reported on here is correct he is going to bring in a new player next week that he hasn’t seen play yet.

All depends on what is agreed with those players agents. Perhaps they want them in a squad situation and keeping fit – things we never hear about. A lot od people were raving about Chapman, as he gone because Chadwick came in ?

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Reserve opinion as I do feel that some are affected by whether the Fan is tolerated or involved.

Just think we have slipped back a bit. But each to own.

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Bit harsh. They have a limited budget to work with.

What would you stock ?

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Deereyme66 wrote:

Better to experiment in pre-season than actual season

Provided experiments are all they are !

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4 4 2 or 4 3 3 – set our stall out from season start and make others have to deal with us.

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Thank you to those for the comments.

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lesgeo wrote:

Sounds okay, SF, but I suspect it might not be especially cheap.

It has to be a break even scheme unless of course we have someone who will fund it.
Was just an idea.

Someone mentioned Mr ?????? – he scrapped all levels by text on a saturday morning with no pre warning. Was there ever a plan !

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Rene Artois wrote:

The old timers must have being having kittens when Clemence was thrown in at the deep end? I bet their typewriters were clacking like a Gatling Gun reeling their letters of angst off to the ST.

<em class=”d4pbbc-italic”>Ray Clemence was 17 years old when he made his Football League debut for Scunthorpe United. He signed for the club on his 17th birthday, August 5, 1965, and his debut came in April 1966

I bet Notts County were Sick as a Parrot after having discarded him from their Youths!

Lincoln City gave a trial to an Irish Lad once. Manager didn’t sign him, said to him the defenders in the division would break him in half ! George Best went on to better things.

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Or perhaps looking at building a development unit. Sign and then loan out to leagues below us. Thereby creating our own feeder section. Just an idea.

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DarrynStampGoalMachine wrote:

Johnson, Simmonds and Shipstone all got another run last night.

Also added Bayliss who came on for Evans and Matthew’s who came on for Beestin.

Any ideas who they are?

Okera Simmonds 25 1.87m Centre Forward. Seems on books of Flint Town.

Josh Bayliss 19 1.82 Centre Forward. Released by Gillingham.

Brogan Matthews 18 Def. Midfld. Released by MKDons 30 Jun 2025 – says as acad player he was on £50 / week. Doesn’t
much does it ?

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theoracle wrote:

Paid up, hope I remember to play weekly

Do you follow The Iron on facebook ? If so I will give you a nod if I can ?

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An experienced player for 3 positions so on paper a shrewd move for the next 6 months.

Perhaps Chapman could be signed and loaned down the pyramid for at least 6 months !
The keeper one is more difficult can’t be too young but perhaps they are also looking for a move up a division but more a challenge to Maison to want the shirt. I know Fitz was experienced and now has The Iron keepers season most clean sheets but if I remember right he also made a few errors that cost goals.

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Deereyme66 wrote:

Our supporters don’t need much to resume the Butler flak.

Will be honest not 100% a Butler fan. His stubborn attitude when insisting on his defensive failure nearly cost us promotion – another 2 weeks of it could have sealed the deal. But he changed and I hope stupid formations do not return this season, we got promoted so he has the job.

Has to be given the opportunity and considering the budget I think he has wheeled reasonably well. We know it was reduced wages that Max K left because his offer was less then previous. The club is still in recovery mode with its finances and everyone needs to accept this. Common sense now is the priority.

So got any ideas to increase revenue then send them to the club I am sure they would appreciate.

Best to all for a good season.

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Support your manager. If a decision needs to be made I am sure Mr Butler will make it.

This is probably why a no.2 not yet signed. Needs to be a bit above a rookie/untested keeper who can step up if so required.

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Rene Artois wrote:

I see young (20) Owen Foster is now at Middlesbrough in their U21 set up.
Loan?

I wondered that but ‘Boro like their loanees to be playing.

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lesgeo wrote:

Gainsborough and Dubai?

Had a spot on bench at Trinity last season.

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PhilAnders wrote:

A GK for the second half..Johnson and a lad called Simmonds any help identifying gratefully received!

Keeper someone suggested Kian Johnson.

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Reckon to be Kian Johnson. ex Donny acad, on bench for Trinity, trial with notts cty and in dubai.

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Besides a chance to display your football knowledge ! This also helps IronBru – YOUR independent Fans Forum in its operating costs.

And now the Forum sponsors a players 1st team kit – Cal Roberts again I think.

So come on join in and enjoy this frustrating fun.

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There are enough examples of these schemes and still we ignore – !!!

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Interesting to hear that Conor Smith came down from Scotland to support the team. Seems his club want a fee for something loan or buy.

Need to get the New Shirts on sale – that will boost reserves.

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