Pre Season 2

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Pre Season is upon us

We have had our holidays in the sun, but the boys are back early, i need them in top condition for this season

but first, the lads who wont be continuing on with us this year.




Nottingham and Allen were taken on a Free just before they were released, they both deserve clubs as they are good enough, but not for the level we are at


Phenix renewed his contract, but as he is slowing down for retirement, he goes onto a non-contract £0 contract but with a £900 appearance fee making him the clubs top earner, so he will play only when needed this season it would seem.



I just couldnt let him go
i said i wouldnt pay for player until we got into the league but this was a weird one
if we signed him on a pre-contract we had to pay sollihull 6.5k
but they were willing to accept £130 as a transfer
so im not counting it
anyway
Welcome home Shepherd


We go Global
well
He's from Leeds
but he is spanish and should provide a solid backup up front for a season long loan


nothing special
but a decent utility player
Brought in from Blackburn on a season long loan and will hopefully fill in wherever needed across the middle of the park


I like Jamal Lewis
he played a blinder against Chelsea in real life and i've had my eye on him since
he becamse available for loan so i took him
its close between him and touray, theyll both have a part to play this year



And Now

the first ever £1000 a week player at Salford City


Rabbi Daudet Djonhambo - DJ for short

released from Standard Liege in Belgium due to Disciplinary issues i picked him up the day he got released
i'd been watching teams all over europe as my scouting network only covers england and this guy popped up a few times for Standards under 23's last season, i was thrilled to get this one over the line
i see him more as a winger than a striker, i hope he understands this as he will be being retrained.

and next, the real Diamond in the crown



Riqui Puig

a product of the famous La Masia
Touted at one point, and i shit you not, the next Lionel Messi after performances like this


to say im excited would be an understatement

he costs us a pretty 1.2k a week but this lad could take us up this season if he can replicate his time with the barca under 16 set up from a couple of seasons ago

a coup!





We again asked the fans to see if they wanted a Director of Football bringing into the club

and they voted that we hire an ex professional player

i wanted an international of some variety to bring some pedigree to the backroom


it turns out that the Vanarama national isn't the most glamorous league to attract the big names

so we got Marcus Tudgay

i've only given him a one year deal as i reckon we can improve this next season.

but lets see who he brings in








What's he trying to say about my defence?

he's brought in these two and they look like capable cover, but i was hoping for something more explosive than this.

anyway

onto the fixtures



a mixed bag

i looked to test the boys against better opposition this year and they did ok

its always hard to tell, but we've hit the ground running.

our defence isnt keeping clean sheets, but limiting bigger teams to less shots and only a goal here and there gives me faith.


And for the First time in Salford City History

Squad numbers are to be assigned to the first team!

the fans waited outside the club shop for the announcement and to look to buy their heroes shirt, with printed number, for the first time ever

We've stocked up on Redshaw and Puig shirts

but i doubt anyone will want to pay for Daudet-Djonhambo, as he decided he wanted his entire last name on the back

£32 that'll cost you




Puig 7
Redshaw 9
Burge 8

these will be the money makers i reckon

although Rocky fans out there might punt for Balboa 20 who knows

we will see by the end of the season.

lets get to it!



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  1. Anonymous1 February 2018 at 05:59

    Jesus, how long is this pre-season break?

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