Summer Transfer Rumours

[gijsbert_bos]

I'd like to think Smith would get the starting berth initially, with Slocombe as backup. Bit of a kick in the teeth for him if not.

 

[impsimps]

Would like to see Smith given his chance tonight though, he knows the defence in front of him, the new guy wont. UTI.

 

[Scotimp]

Smith is the National Game goalkeeper of the year and was signed to give Vickers competition for the top spot. On that basis, Smith will surely play until decided otherwise. Very good young goalkeeper - why would we not play him?

 

[nlondonimp]

slocombe - 6'0" - ideal world would rather a keeper be a bit more beast monster than that. started their first two games but wants to move back to north lincs... so looks like he could be a loan with a permanent option in jan.

 

[sedgleyimp]

Smith was assured last week at Vale and should be considered as number 1 until Vickers returns. Slocombe should be a back up option

 

[Luke Imp]

Seems we've signed one of the trialists from the Derby U23 games.

http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=28980

 

[jimcarver]

Smith is the National Game goalkeeper of the year and was signed to give Vickers competition for the top spot. On that basis, Smith will surely play until decided otherwise. Very good young goalkeeper - why would we not play him?

Farman was also the NL Goalkeeper of the year...

 

[sedgleyimp]

Seems we've signed one of the trialists from the Derby U23 games.

http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=28980

17 year old on a 2 year scholarship deal. Not reported elsewhere as yet though so maybe wait on an official announcement

 

[Luke Imp]

Wouldn't have thought they'll be an announcement as it's an Academy signing by the looks of it.

 

[Scotimp]

Academy signing. Also played in the Lincs Cup defeat to Spalding.

The All Nigeria Soccer article is being a tad optimistic, I would say, when suggesting his full debut is imminent.

 

[Davidimp]

I doubt Slocombe has even trained with us, be very harsh on Smith if he doesn't start tonight.
1 game clean sheet and a loanee takes his place.

 

[nlondonimp]

bbc saying it is an emergency loan. i thought you could only loan a keeper on an emergency loan if all the full time pro keepers were unavailable
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45260158

 

[Luke Imp]

Loan window is still open, though.

 

[Bart Simpson]

Can't imagine Slocombe will be ready to start yet. He'll need time on the training pitch and will also need to get his pussy settled in to a new location.

 

[bristolimp]

7 day loan so they expect Vickers to be ok

 

[Imprest 1]

bbc saying it is an emergency loan. i thought you could only loan a keeper on an emergency loan if all the full time pro keepers were unavailable
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45260158

Perhaps the Injury to Vickers isn't that bad then.

 

[Jo Imp]

Smith was assured last week at Vale and should be considered as number 1 until Vickers returns. Slocombe should be a back up option

Smith was injured at Vale. He had some difficulties taking his gloves off.

 

[Imprest 1]

Smith was injured at Vale. He had some difficulties taking his gloves off.

Yeah, I noticed that too.

 

[Jo Imp]

Perhaps the Injury to Vickers isn't that bad then.

Sounds more like a confirmation of Smith's injury.

 

[Jo Imp]

slocombe - 6'0" - ideal world would rather a keeper be a bit more beast monster than that. started their first two games but wants to move back to north lincs... so looks like he could be a loan with a permanent option in jan.

Same as Smith I believe.