04 Jul 2025 07:52:29
I think russell martin and kevin thelwell are signing the correct type of players that can play martin's type of football/ style of play and for the here and now which we most definitely needed to do. We have to start winning trophies instead of recruitment drives that sign players who ain't suited to our league and the size of our club. Of course our recruitment has to still find the gems for the future and future sell on values but first we need to recruit with players ready/ suited to the here and now and that's what we're doing, as far as i can see and i'm happy about that.
04 Jul 2025 08:42:42
Time will tell if they are right or wrong coops but am happy we are getting players in as some said we would have one two at the most in before champs league.
04 Jul 2025 09:04:57
Storm I agree; we only know how the players will be suited when the actual games start. good to see us making signings this early as well and they do seem to be mainly the coaching staff picks so I assume they are selected to play his style of play. More leadership qualities is what I see as well so that will help the lads who are already here play better than they have been allowed to so far.
04 Jul 2025 09:08:43
Think Aaron's and Rothwell will be very astute signings
Actually looking forward to seeing Rothwell think he will be right in and about our play looks right up for it
think he will score a few goals from midfield too.
04 Jul 2025 09:41:22
Your post Angus states why i think they will be the correct signings mate.
04 Jul 2025 09:59:55
SWS, we've signed 4 players so far.
2 recruited prior to Martin and co coming in and 2 requested by Martin.
By the end of the window, I foresee that the majority of signings will come from prior recruitment - so there isn't really a change in direction or strategy.
By all accounts Purdy is extremely impressed by the team and systems he's inherited.
04 Jul 2025 10:01:06
Yeh definitely leaders being introduced particularly if Coady arrives too!
Rothwell is the signing so far for me! He will become a fans fave for me! Getting him at his peak too!
Wolves defender also looks like a monster!
04 Jul 2025 10:09:28
Think these new signings have a bit of metal about them. I think up to speed they'll be fine.
04 Jul 2025 13:11:08
I am really happy with that EHL, my major concern was that we are moving away from a modern analytics approach to more old school eye test stuff.
As much as I have been moaning about the English market I actually like the players signed.
I also think my expectations were off, I thought it would be a slow gradual build but it's looks like they want to win right away and if it works all the concerns will disappear. Because we have seen a number of false dawns in recent years I think a number of fans, like myself, will only believe it when we see it.
04 Jul 2025 13:12:13
Surely only Cameron was recruited before Martin and co. came in . If not, which of Aarons, Rothwell or Fernandez were already lined up?