Current Squad: June 2020

[WorcesterImp]

I find the optimism on here unsettling. I am preparing for a relegation battle and hoping a significant number of clubs have a worse financial situation than us and poorer coaches.

This didn’t show up ‘green’ is my i-pad playing up!

 

[Rob the Imp]

We have our first game on Saturday away to Peterborough, two 75-minute halves.

Peterborough are way ahead of us fitness-wise, they have already played four pre-season games (and won all four by 1-0, 4-2, 8-0 and 2-0 today at Mansfield).

Those are quite long halves!

 

[NottyImp]

Those are quite long halves!

They sound more like five-sixths to me!

 

[Scotimp]

Those are quite long halves!

They are, but the format for pre-season games appears to be different to previous years. The majority of games to date have consisted of two completely different teams playing longer halves - 60 minutes each way has been common. This is the first time I have seen 75. I'm not sure playing 75 minutes each way against a squad that has already played four games is a great idea, especially as we only have 18 players at the moment.

 

[nlondonimp]

appleton already mentioned we had one trialist at the club, i am sure there are plenty more that we could take a look at.
he mentioned 1 signing plus one loan by last weekend (which turned out to be bridcutt + eyoma). then said, he was planning to sign 2 more by the 15th.

players can go off, come back on. we can play some of the juniors. we will be fine for a friendly.

 

[nlondonimp]

and just to add, we had a squad game at the weekend, so must have managed 22 for that. and that squad game was probably just as tough as Peterborough's wins against kettering or peterborough sports.

 

[imps_joe]

TJ of course does not fall within the salary cap, along with JAS and Sean Roughan.

Is that true for all loan signings, even if we are contributing to wages?

Seems like it could be a big loop hole.

 

[Imps2018]

Is that true for all loan signings, even if we are contributing to wages?

Seems like it could be a big loop hole.

I assume due to being under 21 rather than on loan?

 

[Scotimp]

Is that true for all loan signings, even if we are contributing to wages?

Seems like it could be a big loop hole.

Yes, all players under 21 fall outside of the cap. That is one of its main purposes - to promote younger players and give them the opportunity to enter the men's game from academies.

 

[Scotimp]

Update following the arrival of Adam Jackson:

Goalkeepers: (1)
Ethan Ross, 23 (June 2021)

Defenders: (8)
Lewis Montsma, 22 (June 2023) Centre-half
Sean Roughan, 17 (June 2023) Centre-half
Max Melbourne, 21 (June 2022) Left-back
Cian Bolger, 28 (June 2021) Centre-half
Aaron Lewis, 22 (June 2021) Right-back
Adam Jackson, 26 (unknown) Centre-half
TJ Eyoma, 20 (season loan from Spurs) Right-back / centre half

Ben Coker, 31 (June 2021) Left-back On season loan at Stevenage

Central Midfielders: (6)
James Jones, 24 (June 2023)
Tayo Edun, 22 (June 2022)
Liam Bridcutt, 31 (unknown)
Jorge Grant, 25 (unknown)
Alex Bradley, 21 (unknown)
Conor McGrandles, 24 (unknown)

Wingers: (2)
Zack Elbouzedi, 22 (unknown, 'long-term deal')
Harry Anderson, 23 (unknown, extension signed in July 2019)

Strikers: (3)
Tom Hopper, 26 (June 2023)
Anthony Scully, 21 (June 2021)
Jordan Adebayo-Smith, 19 (June 2021)

Total: 19
Contracted: 19
In on loan: 1
Out on loan: 1

Average age at 30 June 2020: 23 years 4 months
(excluding players out on loan)

 

[Scotimp]

Current average ages in each department (excluding Ben Coker):

Goalkeeper: 23 years 3 months

Defence: 22 years 6 months

Central midfield: 24 years 10 months

Wingers: 22 years 9 months

Strikers: 22 years 4 months

 

[Rasenimp]

Current average ages in each department (excluding Ben Coker):

Goalkeeper: 23 years 3 months

Defence: 22 years 6 months

Central midfield: 24 years 10 months

Wingers: 22 years 9 months

Strikers: 22 years 4 months

Starting to get a spine with a bit more experience if you think Bolger/Jackson, Bridcutt and Hopper at least. Pleased to see a defender who has played a few games come in.

 

[Davidimp]

Current average ages in each department (excluding Ben Coker):

Goalkeeper: 23 years 3 months

Defence: 22 years 6 months

Central midfield: 24 years 10 months

Wingers: 22 years 9 months

Strikers: 22 years 4 months

The former of the fans in the echo reckons we'll win nothing with kids and certs for relegation and Appleton will clear off when the going gets tough.
Cheerful devil

 

[Rob the Imp]

They are, but the format for pre-season games appears to be different to previous years. The majority of games to date have consisted of two completely different teams playing longer halves - 60 minutes each way has been common. This is the first time I have seen 75. I'm not sure playing 75 minutes each way against a squad that has already played four games is a great idea, especially as we only have 18 players at the moment.

Right, thanks for the information. I thought the same about tiredness and all, plus the heat (although presumably drinks breaks will be plentiful). 75 minute halves seem a strange thing in the context of implementing tactics, assuming they are used in these games - surely they'll be knackered after an hour? Anyway. Not my decision!

 

[Red Wimp]

Michael Hortin says 2 more loans & 1-2 permanents still to come

 

[Merthyr Imp]

I find the optimism on here unsettling. I am preparing for a relegation battle.

I was prepared for a re-election battle after we lost 3-1 at Newport on the first day of the 1975/76 season

 

[impsimps]

I was prepared for a re-election battle after we lost 3-1 at Newport on the first day of the 1975/76 season

I remember expectations being high at the start of 75/6 and the Newport defeat came as a bit of a shock, maybe did us good, who knows, great season though never to be forgotten !

 

[imps_joe]

Yes, all players under 21 fall outside of the cap. That is one of its main purposes - to promote younger players and give them the opportunity to enter the men's game from academies.

Thanks for clearing that up for me!

 

[PerthImp]

It’s a difficult time for us Imps fans. The squad is coming together nicely but it is a new, young, squad with a bit of experience being thrown in lately. The difficult bit for us is patience because it is a completely unknown squad, in terms of ability, with little or no continuity. I’m sure MA will be excited by the potential he’s got to work with but it will take time for them to gel and strike up partnerships and understandings. One or two more apparently to come yet so more unknowns into the mix (unless it’s JJ ). May be a difficult start to the season but let’s see where we go and encourage the players, especially the young ones, with our support. Whatever happens it will just be great to see our beloved Imps back playing again. UTI.

 

[Scotimp]

Update following the arrival of Joe Walsh:

Goalkeepers: (1)
Ethan Ross, 23 (June 2021)

Defenders: (9)
Lewis Montsma, 22 (June 2023) Centre-half
Sean Roughan, 17 (June 2023) Centre-half
Max Melbourne, 21 (June 2022) Left-back
Cian Bolger, 28 (June 2021) Centre-half
Aaron Lewis, 22 (June 2021) Right-back
Adam Jackson, 26 (unknown) Centre-half
Joe Walsh, 28 (unknown) Centre-half
TJ Eyoma, 20 (season loan from Spurs) Right-back / centre half

Ben Coker, 31 (June 2021) Left-back On season loan at Stevenage

Central Midfielders: (6)
James Jones, 24 (June 2023)
Tayo Edun, 22 (June 2022)
Liam Bridcutt, 31 (unknown)
Jorge Grant, 25 (unknown)
Alex Bradley, 21 (unknown)
Conor McGrandles, 24 (unknown)

Wingers: (2)
Zack Elbouzedi, 22 (unknown, 'long-term deal')
Harry Anderson, 23 (unknown, extension signed in July 2019)

Strikers: (3)
Tom Hopper, 26 (June 2023)
Anthony Scully, 21 (June 2021)
Jordan Adebayo-Smith, 19 (June 2021)

Total: 20
Contracted: 20
In on loan: 1
Out on loan: 1

Average age at 30 June 2020: 23 years 6 months
(excluding players out on loan)