New players / trialists / rumours 1

[Harry Aire]

Agree - a very encouraging signing

[garthrockett]

Good signing, and its almost certain we will stick to the 'lone striker' formation given the abundence of riches in the m/f.
Chances are we'll take a youth striker on loan as cover.

[TWG85]

Fantastic signing! Huge fan. Certainly one to renew optimism after the players lost. They must've threw some money at him!

Must say I'm really surprised. In that I expected a physical, ball winning midfielder to come in to complete the centre of midfield. Which looking at the numbers I wouldn't expect to see now. Very much moving back to how Harriers were a few years ago, in the make up of the side. I do have a slight concern they may be a bit lightweight in there.

Regardless, great marquee signature in isolation.

[Phil]

I go out for the day and it all kicks off again after nothing happens on the player scene but I'll do this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7BGytFlZcc

[Badger]

Really pleased , great signing . We now have experience, youth and a lot of potential.

I agree about defence, would like to know that Cameron has a deal sorted.

Just one question which is not so important these days but who will be captain?

[Sheffield Harrier]

Really pleased with this. Looks to be what we need.

Now for a centre half and someone to support AMS.

[ograzebrook]

Im impressed how many of you can notice the quality of opposition individuals. I struggle to just track how our team are playing.

Therefore, I know the name and the hype, but can't remember him specifically.

The hype is highly encouraging and as he says, clearly determined to win the league.

[tonythescout]

Massive signing and a real signing of intent, well done to Russ on this one. I imagine Byrne TOE and Lowe will be the three in the middle with TOE given license to push towards AMS.
Would love to see Cameron retained though I am not confident given we have bizarrely offered him reduced terms. Hopefully see a new keeper in also and a winger as we have two plus the young Tolley.

[Mayo]

I agree we could do with a striker (although could be Ethan's season, 6 goals not a terrible return given his limited starts and apps) and a CB, but for me, Palms should start in goal and we should invest in those positions instead.

He's done enough to deserve his chance and his season out on loan in a competitive team only one league below is more that enough of a test. He probably played more competitive football as a first choice keeper in that one loan season than Simpson did in his whole career leading up to signing for Harriers (don't get me wrong, I thought Simpson did great for us but I think Palm's 'lack of experience' is a bit of a red herring)

[ograzebrook]

I agree we could do with a striker (although could be Ethan's season, 6 goals not a terrible return given his limited starts and apps) and a CB, but for me, Palms should start in goal and we should invest in those positions instead.

He's done enough to deserve his chance and his season out on loan in a competitive team only one league below is more that enough of a test. He probably played more competitive football as a first choice keeper in that one loan season than Simpson did in his whole career leading up to signing for Harriers (don't get me wrong, I thought Simpson did great for us but I think Palm's 'lack of experience' is a bit of a red herring)

agreed re Palms. Hope he gets and takes his chance.

[koro]

For me, Byrne was the best player in that league last season and definitely on my wish-list. Now I'm optimistic that this could be a good season.

I hope Palmer gets the No.1 shirt.

[King Monkey]

I agree we could do with a striker (although could be Ethan's season, 6 goals not a terrible return given his limited starts and apps) and a CB, but for me, Palms should start in goal and we should invest in those positions instead.

He's done enough to deserve his chance and his season out on loan in a competitive team only one league below is more that enough of a test. He probably played more competitive football as a first choice keeper in that one loan season than Simpson did in his whole career leading up to signing for Harriers (don't get me wrong, I thought Simpson did great for us but I think Palm's 'lack of experience' is a bit of a red herring)

Do you think we will sign a 3rd striker though? Cant see the budget allowing for that to be fair given that we only play 1 up front. Maybe Freemantle out on loan and another one in on loan? Think 20 games on loan would do Freemantle the world of good.

[Sheffield Harrier]

All it takes is for AMS to be out for a few weeks and we are struggling IMO.

[HarrierN2]

I'd love to see us sign a striker with some goals in him + a big aerial threat. Would allow us a plan B late in games.

[HarrierN2]

I'm super excited about the Shane Byrne signing. I think games are won and lost in midfield and we're definitely targeted midfield this summer!