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Post by rjdgull on Feb 3, 2023 8:07:30 GMT
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Post by plainmoorpete on Feb 3, 2023 8:29:54 GMT
All guess work as per usual. My guess Crole would have returned as hes not featured and was only a short term loan. Aguiar no idea injured perhaps. Hall no idea injured perhaps. Omar no idea injured perhaps. Aguiar apparently returned to Swindon at his own request. |
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Post by torregull on Feb 3, 2023 10:20:17 GMT
Hall has a "short-term illness".
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Post by Jon on Feb 4, 2023 13:43:07 GMT
I had not realised that Lewis Collins nearly joined the Beatles. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_CollinsIt could have been John, Paul, George and Lewis…….. and Ringo Starr could have signed for Torquay United. |
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Post by Rob on Feb 4, 2023 14:20:01 GMT
Will take Who Dares Wins today with a bit of Thomas The Tank Engine thrown in from Lapslie.
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Post by nickbrod on Mar 1, 2023 13:35:07 GMT
Dillon De Silva recalled by QPR.
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Post by petef on Mar 1, 2023 14:12:16 GMT
Dillon De Silva recalled by QPR. Lawrence next I fancy the only player who could play at a higher level IMHO. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2023 18:05:10 GMT
I love the way that they say De Silva has been recalled by QPR, whilst it’s more likely that De Silva got hold of QPR and said: ‘get me the f**k out of this mess!’ 💨
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Post by petef on Mar 3, 2023 13:10:53 GMT
Hall has a "short-term illness". Hall recovering from knee surgery apparently. Who knows? Its a secret society these days. Lapslie and Moxey likely out with hamstring injuries. Da Silva returns to parent club QPR. No sign of Crole or Ali Omar. When is Lawrence's loan up? The club treats its supporters with utter contempt these days and this policy quite obviously comes from the top with GJ as the willing front man. No wonder hes still in charge . As much as i respect and have supported GJ, there are not many clubs where a manager would have survived with his recent record. We can all guess the budget and whats said in meetings and becoming pretty clear whats gone on this last twelve months. |
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Post by Rob on Mar 19, 2023 17:13:46 GMT
Along with most, I have pretty much resigned myself to the fact we will be in National League South next season.
I suspect Moxey and Hall will retire rather than turn out for TUFC. Unsure as to who is still under contract for next season, but of those who are presently TUFC players and not loanees, I would keep:-
Halstead
Lovett
Donnellan
Dawson (c)
Lapslie
Jarvis
Donnellan gets in for versatility and performances before Barnet in the Trophy became a game too far where a rest would have been preferable.
I suspect Dawson is being lined up as replacement for Asa Hall, and early signs sound ok. Can’t recall him doing anything wrong at Aldershot the other week, but I haven’t personally seen him since.
I have heard Hanson is under contract, but nothing of anyone else. Jarvis and Lapslie can get a contract playing in National League next season rather than playing regional football given their decent performances in a poor side.
Of the loanees, if they are free agents, would be tempted to utilise Lewis Collins’ pace. Not seen Stobbs, who seems to have had a good game yesterday. Evans and Lawrence won’t be returning. Fadahunsi, no thanks. Unsure if I missed anyone loanee-wise.
I’m pleased Tomlinson is having some more NLS experience as he may turn out more suited than Marshall and Omar, both of whom I would release. Along with Wyatt, Crowe, Martin, Hanson, if possible, and McGavin. I doubt we can or will release all of those, mind.
Koszela - I have no idea as only saw him play many years ago now, it seems. Appreciate GJ said Koszela would always be at TUFC as long as he is, but GJ is another I don’t expect to be around next season.
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Post by petef on Mar 19, 2023 21:55:47 GMT
Must admit Im struggling to see the point of retaining very many of this seasons squad, if we have an option, the quality has been so poor.
Im guessing a few we will have no option. Hall and Moxey I hope will see sense and retire.
Would try and keep Lapslie and Jarvis perhaps but likely they will attract other clubs if out of contract and will be gone - and if they have any sense.
I read elsewhere MacGavin was on a two year contract sadly. Dawson? or indeed any one decent. Would he be foolish enough to sign for us.
You have to ask who will be in charge? I still get a feeling the owners are happy with GJ as their controllable mouthpiece and may offer him a chance to carry on, God forbid.
Alternatively its being suggested Moxey or Hall or both may be the ideal cheap option to replace the "Gaffer".
We all know were all but down. and I hope the false hope doesn't linger on too long.
There's been no sign at all we could ever turn this around and the managerial appointment be it GJ or AN Other will be a clear indicator of where the owners want to take the club.
Don't hold your breath. They think nothing of the supporters.
Owners players managers come and go and give the club their ten minutes of faux loyalty . They eventually bugger off to their next project, bigger wage packet etc.
Supporters, the hard core do not have that luxury and are at the bottom of the pile under this ownership,
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Post by Rob on Mar 19, 2023 22:40:03 GMT
I also forgot about Moyse, who appears to be well thought of at Dorchester of Southern Premier South. Again, not one I have seen, but I would imagine both him and Koszela will be retained. Probably as squad players.
In terms of the ownership’s intentions, I don’t think any but the daftest of supporter ever thought Osborne gave a sh*t about TUFC. Some of those daft probably still think he does give a sh*t, but there’s no helping some people. Twice his ownership has taken us to our lowest level. If he’s still anyone’s saviour, they are long overdue needing to give their head a wobble.
I personally think with the fan base we have, an ownership model that does give a sh*t could emerge that is competitive at National League South level post Osborne as long as Osborne himself (and the local authority) doesn’t make that impossible. Something he, of course, made impossible elsewhere after the housing was built.
Keep the ground. Live again. We’ll be competitive in National League South unless the owner decides that’s not what he wants us to be. So hopefully we will win more than we lose next season with much bigger gates than most of our competition at that level.
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Post by petef on Mar 23, 2023 15:59:44 GMT
Frank Nouble signs for the remaining nine games but far too late in the day even if he does happen to hit the ground running which is highly unlikely. That's the last throw of the dice for certain.... torquayunited.com/67880-2/ |
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Post by rjdgull on Mar 23, 2023 18:13:31 GMT
Frank Nouble signs for the remaining nine games but far too late in the day even if he does happen to hit the ground running which is highly unlikely. That's the last throw of the dice for certain.... torquayunited.com/67880-2/ At least we are making a go of it….. |
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Post by sporty60 on Mar 23, 2023 18:44:32 GMT
Well, can't grumble about this but hope it's not too late.
Unplayable on his day.
Wouldn't have been short of offers,but maybe the carrot of a nice bonus payment if we stay up swung it.
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